17/01/2021  Shatin  Race 9

CZARSON began awkwardly. Passing the 800 Metres, MEGA HEART was awkwardly placed outside the heels of WELLINGTON which shifted out. For some distance after passing the 100 Metres, BEAUTY APPLAUSE and WELLINGTON raced tight due to WELLINGTON’s inclination to lay out when placed under pressure. Approaching the 50 Metres, GREEN AEON was inconvenienced by LARSON which shifted in. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of C Schofield, the rider of the 5th placegetter, GREEN AEON, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out all the way to the finishing line. After the race, K C Leung was unable to offer any reason for CLASSIC UNICORN’s disappointing performance. He said the horse travelled satisfactorily in the early stages, however, was under pressure prior to the 400 Metres and weakened noticeably over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of CLASSIC UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WINNER SUPREME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAUTY APPLAUSE and WELLINGTON were sent for sampling.