26/09/2021  Shatin  Race 8

ROCK YA HEART, which was kicked by a lead horse behind the barriers, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse was suitable to race. MASTER DELIGHT began only fairly. ROCK YA HEART began very awkwardly and lost ground. EMBARKED shifted out abruptly at the start and was steadied away from the heels of GOOD HEALTH which resulted in EMBARKED losing ground. After this, from a wide barrier, EMBARKED was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barrier, PLEASANT ENDEAVOR was also steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. Approaching the 900 Metres, ROCK YA HEART was awkwardly placed behind DIAMOND BRILLIANT. Also approaching the 900 Metres, WAR OF COURAGE was left racing wide and without cover and was steadied to obtain cover. Passing the 400 Metres, ROCK YA HEART raced tight between FIVE ELEMENTS and DIAMOND BRILLIANT. DIAMOND BRILLIANT (Apprentice C L Chau) then shifted in, resulting in ROCK YA HEART being crowded for room outside FIVE ELEMENTS. ROCK YA HEART was then hampered approaching the 300 Metres between DIAMOND BRILLIANT and FIVE ELEMENTS which shifted out marginally. Apprentice Chau was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Throughout the race, DIAMOND BRILLIANT travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of DIAMOND BRILLIANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PACKING VICTORY and FIVE ELEMENTS were sent for sampling.