26/09/2021  Shatin  Race 2

CALIFORNIA CONCORD shifted out at the start and bumped READY TO WIN which began awkwardly. This resulted in both horses becoming unbalanced. SUPER AXIOM began awkwardly, shifted in on jumping and bumped CANTSTOPTHEFEELING. MEGA HEART began very awkwardly and a short distance after the start bumped with INVINCIBLE MISSILE. From the outside barriers, SUPER WIN DRAGON and ELON were steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. Near the 1150 Metres, OUR CREED and CANTSTOPTHEFEELING bumped. Passing the 1100 Metres, SUPER WIN DRAGON was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NORTHERN DRAGON which was being steadied to obtain cover. Passing the 600 Metres, GUNNISON was awkwardly placed inside the heels of OUR CREED. Near the 550 Metres, ELON was steadied away from the heels of SUPER WIN DRAGON. Approaching the 100 Metres, SUPER WIN DRAGON was shifted out away from the heels of CALIFORNIA CONCORD to obtain clear running. In the early part of the Straight, CALIFORNIA CONCORD lay out under pressure. After the race, K Teetan reported that CALIFORNIA CONCORD did not feel comfortable in its action during the race. A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA CONCORD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA CONCORD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, A Badel reported that he had to do too much work on CANTSTOPTHEFEELING to obtain a forward position in the early stages than had been anticipated. He said because of this CANTSTOPTHEFEELING was not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of CANTSTOPTHEFEELING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, M F Poon reported that READY TO WIN, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, was very disappointing in today’s race. He said the horse came under pressure after the 600 Metres and after this did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection of READY TO WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SUPER AXIOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CALIFORNIA CONCORD, ELON and NORTHERN DRAGON were sent for sampling.