10/01/2021  Shatin  Race 3

MOON PEAKS and SUPREME PATROL bumped heavily at the start. After making contact with CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN on jumping, DASHING GRACE shifted out and bumped with LUCKY TURBO. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, CORRE RAPIDO failed to muster speed. Then making the turn after the 800 Metres, CORRE RAPIDO got its head up when steadied away from the heels of LUCKY TURBO which shifted in slightly when racing wide and without cover. At the 900 Metres, STRATHCLYDE was steadied away from the heels of SUPREME PATROL (B Shinn) which shifted in. B Shinn was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance in similar circumstances. Approaching the 600 Metres, PLANET FLYER got its head on the side, lay out towards the heels of DASHING GRACE and lost ground. Throughout the race, LUCKY TURBO travelled wide and without cover. After the race, H W Lai reported that MOON PEAKS did not appear to handle the All Weather track at its first start on the surface. A veterinary inspection of MOON PEAKS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. When questioned, C Schofield stated that STRATHCLYDE was never travelling comfortably at any stage of the race and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of STRATHCLYDE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TREASURE CHEST, SUPREME PATROL and JADE THEATRE were sent for sampling.