26/09/2021  Shatin  Race 4

FOURAWARRIOR began only fairly and shortly after the start became badly unbalanced when crowded for room between EIGHT TRIGRAMS which got its head on the side and lay out and THE BEST HERO which shifted in after initially shifting out at the start and bumping BLOTTING PAPER. SHADOW RUNNER shifted out at the start and bumped AMAZING KNIGHT which in turn shifted out and inconvenienced SPLIT OF A SECOND and EVERYONE’S VICTORY which on jumping lifted its front feet and lost ground. After this, SPLIT OF A SECOND was shifted across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail. Also after this, EVERYONE’S VICTORY failed to muster speed despite being ridden along. In the early stages, SHADOW RUNNER was also steadied to obtain cover. Passing the 800 Metres, AMAZING KNIGHT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WHIZZ KID which failed to maintain its position despite being ridden along. Making the first turn near the 700 Metres, BLOTTING PAPER was steadied to obtain cover behind VALIANT ELEGANCE. Throughout the race, WHIZZ KID travelled wide and without cover. After the race, J Moreira stated that after not being able to show sufficient speed to lead, in his opinion, FORTUNE HAPPINESS resented the kickback as it had done in the past on occasions when ridden by him. A veterinary inspection of FORTUNE HAPPINESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of FOURAWARRIOR immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, FOURAWARRIOR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of EVERYONE’S VICTORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FORTUNE HAPPINESS, THE BEST HERO and WHIZZ KID were sent for sampling.