01/07/2022  Shatin  Race 7

Prior to being saddled, HARMONY AND RICH lost its left front plate. When attempting to be replated, HARMONY AND RICH became very fractious, resulting in the left front plate not being able to be refitted. Accordingly, HARMONY AND RICH was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. BLAZE WARRIOR began only fairly. GRATEFUL HEART shifted out at the start and inconvenienced LUCKY EXPRESS. LUCKY EXPRESS lost its left front plate in the early stages. Approaching the 500 Metres, TRILLION WIN was bumped by MASTER EIGHT (J Moreira) which shifted out. J Moreira was advised to exercise care when shifting ground, particularly given today’s conditions. Approaching the 300 Metres, MASTER EIGHT was brushed by WINNING DREAMER which improved into tight running between MASTER EIGHT and NERVOUS WITNESS. After the race, M F Poon stated that after being ridden along in the early stages to obtain the lead, CAMPIONE travelled satisfactorily in the middle stages, however, came under heavy pressure at the entrance to the Straight and then weakened out of the race noticeably over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of CAMPIONE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY EXPRESS and MASTER EIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NERVOUS WITNESS, DUKE WAI and WINNING DREAMER were sent for sampling.