16/02/2020  Shatin  Race 8

As the start was effected, HONEST WAY reared abruptly and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, HONEST WAY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. TOYCOON began only fairly and then was crowded for room between GRADE ONE and AMAZING KIWI which shifted out. FANTASY and NUREMBERG bumped at the start. From wide barriers, ELIGERE and KUNG FU FIGHTER were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. When being shifted across to obtain a position behind FANTASY passing the 1100 Metres, NUREMBERG was awkwardly placed outside the heels of that horse which, after failing to muster speed in the initial stages despite being ridden along, was then steadied to obtain cover. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, AMAZING KIWI got its head up when travelling keenly. After the 900 Metres, AFRICAN SKY was left racing wide and without cover. In the Straight, VALIANT DREAM lay out under pressure. Over the concluding stages, GRADE ONE raced tight outside FANTASY which shifted out after being brushed by SNAP FIT which shifted out away from VALIANT DREAM near the 50 Metres as that horse continued to lay out under pressure. A veterinary inspection of AMAZING KIWI and MONKEY JEWELLERY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FANTASY, TEAM SPIRIT and VALIANT DREAM were sent for sampling.