21/02/2021  Shatin  Race 8

SILVER FIG began only fairly and then was crowded for room outside CZARSON which shifted out. After this, SILVER FIG was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. YOUNG LEGEND lost its left front plate at the start. From the outside barriers, ELITE PATCH and HONG KONG BET were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Passing the 400 Metres, SUNNY BOY raced tight outside the heels of UGLY WARRIOR. Close to the finishing line, RED DESERT raced tight outside WE THE SOUTH which shifted out under pressure. Throughout the race, HIGHLAND FORTUNE and SUNNY BOY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, J Moreira stated that UGLY WARRIOR travelled well in the early and middle stages after obtaining a position behind RED DESERT. He said after shifting UGLY WARRIOR out into clear running rounding the Home Turn, his mount did not quicken as he anticipated and after coming under heavy pressure passing the 300 Metres commenced to give ground near the 200 Metres and then weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of UGLY WARRIOR immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, UGLY WARRIOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUNNY BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CZARSON, SILVER FIG and WE THE SOUTH were sent for sampling.