07/03/2021  Shatin  Race 1

LITTLE THUNDER began only fairy and then was brushed by DASHING GRACE which shifted out. From wide barriers, SMART CHARADE, STAR SUPERIOR and VITAL SPRING were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After being ridden along for some distance in the early stages to obtain a forward position, ONE HAPPY STAR was steadied approaching the 700 Metres to obtain a position with cover after being left racing wide. Near the 750 Metres, CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN and DR PROACTIVE bumped when racing tight inside ONE HAPPY STAR which was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY RUBY. After the 650 Metres, SKY TREASURE was left racing wide and without cover. SUPREME PATROL was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 350 Metres was directed to the inside of ONE HAPPY STAR to obtain clear running. After the race, Z Purton stated that the only explanation he could find for the disappointing performance of ONE HAPPY STAR was that the horse did not handle today’s track surface. He said ONE HAPPY STAR felt comfortable in its action throughout the race, however, travelled only fairly and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of ONE HAPPY STAR 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, ONE HAPPY STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN 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, CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUPREME PATROL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ONE HAPPY STAR, LUCKY RUBY and LITTLE THUNDER were sent for sampling.