07/11/2021  Shatin  Race 9

PAKISTAN FRIEND was withdrawn on 6.11.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (skin infection). Before being allowed to race again, PAKISTAN FRIEND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SUPER TEN shifted out at the start and bumped BEAUTY SPIRIT. SUPER TEN then shifted in and inconvenienced MASTER DELIGHT. From the outside barriers, MALDIVES and ENTRUSTED were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. Rounding the Home Turn, LIFELINE VISION was bumped by KASI FARASI (H N Wong) which shifted out. H N Wong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Passing the 400 Metres, KASI FARASI was shifted to the inside of CHEVALIER PRINCE after being awkwardly placed behind that horse. Approaching the 200 Metres, PLEASANT ENDEAVOR shifted out away from MASTER DELIGHT and bumped CHEVALIER PRINCE which became unbalanced. After being bumped on the hindquarters by PLEASANT ENDEAVOR, CHEVALIER PRINCE shifted out and inconvenienced MALDIVES. Passing the 200 Metres, ENTRUSTED was held up for clear running behind PERFECT TO GREAT. ENTRUSTED was then shifted out and was again held up for clear running behind MASTER DELIGHT passing the 100 Metres. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BEAUTY SPIRIT, M Chadwick stated that up in grade today, BEAUTY SPIRIT was left racing wide and without cover near the 900 Metres. He said nonetheless he felt that BEAUTY SPIRIT was somewhat disappointing in today’s race as he was unable to prevent LIFELINE VISION from shifting out and taking BEAUTY SPIRIT wider near the 500 Metres. He said BEAUTY SPIRIT came under heavy pressure after this and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of CHEVALIER PRINCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MASTER DELIGHT and MALDIVES were sent for sampling.