13/06/2021  Shatin  Race 10

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that CZARSON had blood in its mouth. CZARSON was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suitable to race. CZARSON was crowded for room on jumping between HARMONY AND RICH and WE THE SOUTH which shifted out. VICTORIAM began awkwardly. KURPANY and CALIFORNIADEEPSHOT bumped at the start. GOLD CHEST shifted out on jumping and bumped RED DESERT. Throughout the race, HANDSOME BO BO and RED DESERT travelled wide and without cover. The performance of HARMONY AND RICH, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HARMONY AND RICH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HARMONY AND RICH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, it was reported that RED DESERT had lost its left front plate. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KURPANY, J Moreira stated that the horse initially travelled well and it was only after having to race behind HARMONY AND RICH near the 700 Metres that KURPANY came off the bridle. He said KURPANY immediately resented the kickback and did not travel well after this. He said although KURPANY was able to obtain clear running at the entrance to the Straight, by this time the horse was already beaten and he attributed today’s disappointing performance to the horse’s failure to handle the track surface. A veterinary inspection of KURPANY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HANDSOME BO BO and WE THE SOUTH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KURPANY, WILL POWER and CZARSON were sent for sampling.