24/10/2020  Shatin  Race 4

AION, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 23.10.20 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence). Before being allowed to race again, AION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WIN FOR YOUTH began awkwardly and then was crowded for room between BRAVE POWER and HAPPY RUBY, both of which shifted ground. After this, all three horses were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. When being steadied to obtain cover, HAPPY RUBY travelled keenly and got its head up for some distance. COBY OPPA was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover. After travelling a short distance, RUNNING GUY got its head on the side and shifted out abruptly when being ridden along. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, HARD PROMISE was slow to muster speed and subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. Approaching the 1000 Metres, MAGIC SUPREME travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover behind HARD PROMISE. Then approaching the 900 Metres, MAGIC SUPREME got its head up when continuing to travel keenly and awkwardly placed behind HARD PROMISE. After the 1000 Metres, SUPER MISSION, which was being steadied to obtain cover, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SKY TREASURE (Apprentice C Wong) which shifted in when not properly clear. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. WIN FOR YOUTH made the turn after the 900 Metres awkwardly. Passing the 500 Metres, SUPER MISSION was awkwardly placed behind SKY TREASURE. SUPER MISSION then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight when inclined to lay out and then passing the 300 Metres shifted out away from SKY TREASURE and became awkwardly placed inside the heels of HARD PROMISE. After the 500 Metres, COBY OPPA raced tight between BRAVE POWER and RUNNING GUY when improving into restricted room between those horses. COBY OPPA was then held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Near the 250 Metres, WIN FOR YOUTH raced tight outside HAPPY RUBY which shifted out away from BRAVE POWER. Apprentice C Wong was reminded of his obligation in respect of using the whip on a horse when out of contention. After the race, it was reported that PACKING APEX had bled from both nostrils. COURIER WONDER and EVERYONE’S DELIGHT were sent for sampling.