11/12/2022  Shatin  Race 6

Whilst in the saddling stalls, DEAR SIBLING had its right hind plate refitted. DEAR SIBLING was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Just prior to the start being effected, POWERFUL WINGS, which was being assisted by a starting gate handler, became fractious and reared, resulting in the horse losing ground. Before being allowed to race again, POWERFUL WINGS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. S J TOURBILLON shifted out on jumping and inconvenienced SWAN BAY. After this, from a wide barrier, SWAN BAY was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Also from a wide barrier, INVINCIBLE MISSILE was steadied in the early stages to obtain a position closer to the rail. Shortly after the start, BLASTOISE was awkwardly placed outside the heels of SWEET ENCOUNTER which shifted out. Near the 1400 Metres, S J TOURBILLON was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching and passing the 700 Metres, SWAN BAY brushed the running rail when racing tight inside INVINCIBLE MISSILE. Passing the 500 Metres, J Moreira (INVINCIBLE MISSILE) dropped his whip. A veterinary inspection of ENTRUSTED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ROUND THE EARTH immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, ROUND THE EARTH will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SWEET ENCOUNTER and SECRET VISION were sent for sampling.