23/02/2020  Shatin  Race 6

Just prior to the start being effected, ROMAN IMPERO became fractious and lifted its front feet off the ground as the gates opened and consequently began only fairly. ROMAN IMPERO was then taken out on jumping by TREASURE CHEST which shifted out, resulting in KING DRAGON, which also began only fairly, being bumped and losing ground. After this, ROMAN IMPERO was ridden along to obtain a forward position and subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. Shortly after the start, ARDENODE shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of WONDER EXPRESS. After travelling a short distance, WONDER EXPRESS was steadied to obtain cover when racing wide. After the 1200 Metres, DRAGON BOLT commenced to prove very difficult to settle and for a considerable distance after the 1100 Metres was checked away from the heels of CASIMIRO. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, TREASURE CHEST raced tight inside CIRCUIT HASSLER. Approaching and passing the 200 Metres, V CHEVALIERS was shifted out a number of horses to obtain clear running and then after the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of WONDER EXPRESS after being disappointed for running between that horse and ARDENODE. For the majority of the race, KING DRAGON travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON BOLT and THE ONE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CASIMIRO and JUNEAU PARK were sent for sampling.