On arrival at the Start, Z Purton expressed concern regarding the action of THE ABRAXAS. A veterinary examination of THE ABRAXAS found that horse to be lame in the left front leg and accordingly was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, THE ABRAXAS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, THE ABRAXAS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. REGENCY GEM was slow to begin and then despite being vigorously ridden along for some distance in the early and middle stages was detached from the field. VALIANT ELEGANCE began awkwardly and then lost ground when bumped by YEE CHEONG LUCKY which shifted out after stumbling on jumping. VALIANT ELEGANCE then became unbalanced and shifted out towards the heels of STAR SUPERIOR. After this, VALIANT ELEGANCE was ridden along for some distance to improve its position. NOBLE MAN shifted out at the start and hampered SPLENDID TIMING. Then, despite being ridden along in the early stages, SPLENDID TIMING was detached from the field. From the outside barrier, EVER STRONG was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. Approaching the 800 Metres, YEE CHEONG LUCKY raced tight between RUN DES RUN and STAR SUPERIOR which was awkwardly placed inside NOBLE MAN. In the early part of the Straight, NOBLE MAN got its head on the side and lay in and approaching the 50 Metres shifted out and brushed YEE CHEONG LUCKY. Throughout the race, NOBLE MAN travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of REGENCY GEM and YEE CHEONG LUCKY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JADE THEATRE and KA YING BRILLIANCE were sent for sampling.

SMILING FACE was withdrawn on 10.5.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SPEED TO EXCEED. Before being allowed to race again, SMILING FACE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. At the time of declaration, A Badel notified a probable overweight of 2 lbs in respect of KEEP WINNING’s allocated weight of 113 lbs. A Badel then weighed in an additional 1 lb overweight, resulting in Jockey Badel weighing in 3 lbs over the horse’s allocated weight. Jockey Badel was fined the sum of $7,500. SPEED TO EXCEED shifted out at the start and bumped FORTUNE PATROL. FAIRY FLOSS shifted out on jumping and inconvenienced YOUNG GLORY. APOLAR WARRIOR began only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of GENERAL DINO after being crowded for room between that horse which shifted in and KEEP WINNING which was taken out by PROUD SKY. AEROSONIC stumbled badly at the start and then was crowded for room between HAPPY ICHIBAN which shifted in and then shifted in further after being bumped on the hindquarters by AEROSONIC and SUN SUN FA FA which shifted out away from the heels of SOCKET ELITE. Shortly after the start, SKY GEM was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GENERAL DINO when being steadied to obtain cover. After being ridden along for some distance in the early stages to improve its position, APOLAR WARRIOR got its head up on a number of occasions approaching the winning post on the first occasion when awkwardly placed close to the heels of KEEP WINNING. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, SKY GEM became unbalanced when crowded for room between YOUNG GLORY and APOLAR WARRIOR (H Bentley) which shifted in. H Bentley was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. In this incident, SKY GEM bumped YOUNG GLORY to its inside. Passing the 1200 Metres, APOLAR WARRIOR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KEEP WINNING. After improving to be racing very tight inside the heels of KEEP WINNING after the 1000 Metres, APOLAR WARRIOR was steadied away from the heels of that horse passing the 900 Metres. Approaching the 500 Metres, YOUNG GLORY was eased away from the heels of SKY GEM which shifted in marginally. For the majority of the race, SOCKET ELITE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of PROUD SKY and KEEP WINNING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FAIRY FLOSS and DRAGON COMMANDER were sent for sampling.

FLYING HIGH began awkwardly and bumped the outside of its barrier stall on jumping. EUROMISSILE was slow to begin. WINNER METHOD travelled keenly in the early stages. Passing the 600 Metres, RESOLUTE and EIGHT TRIGRAMS bumped. After the 400 Metres, CARROLL STREET got its head on the side and lay in. A veterinary inspection of EIGHT TRIGRAMS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CARROLL STREET and WINNER METHOD were sent for sampling.

COBY OPPA began awkwardly and lost ground. HAPPY TANGO began only fairly. BEAUTY CHEERS shifted out at the start and bumped FOREVER CITY. From a wide barrier, DEMONS ROCK was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When racing wide approaching the 1000 Metres, FORTUNE HAPPINESS was steadied to obtain cover. Approaching the 400 Metres, FORTUNE HAPPINESS raced tight outside DEMONS ROCK which attempted to improve into tight running between that horse and FOREVER CITY. When unable to improve to the outside of FOREVER CITY, DEMONS ROCK was shifted to the inside of that horse passing the 400 Metres to obtain clear running. At the entrance to the Straight, FORTUNE HAPPINESS was steadied and shifted to the outside of DOLLAR REWARD when disappointed for running between FOREVER CITY and DOLLAR REWARD which shifted in away from the heels of SURE WINNER which was giving ground. Approaching the 50 Metres, DOLLAR REWARD got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of BEAUTY CHEERS, resulting in DOLLAR REWARD being awkwardly placed inside that horse. Then close to the finishing line, DOLLAR REWARD raced tight outside the heels of FOREVER CITY which was taken out by DEMONS ROCK which, when shifting out behind AMAZING KNIGHT, was corrected and shifted back in to continue improving. Throughout the race, SURE WINNER travelled wide and without cover. The performances of GOOD LUCK CHARM and COBY OPPA, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD LUCK CHARM and COBY OPPA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of GOOD LUCK CHARM and COBY OPPA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, K Teetan stated that after being slow to begin, DIVINE ERA, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface tonight, raced disappointingly. He said after travelling only fairly in the early and middle stages, DIVINE ERA came under pressure prior to the 600 Metres and after being vigorously ridden rounding the Home Turn did not respond to his riding and gave ground in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of DIVINE ERA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, J Moreira said BEAUTY CHEERS, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface tonight, finished off the race only fairly. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY CHEERS immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY CHEERS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEAUTY CHEERS, STRIKING MR C and AMAZING KNIGHT were sent for sampling.

On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern regarding the action of THOU SHALL SING. A veterinary examination of THOU SHALL SING found that horse to be lame in the left hind leg and accordingly was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, THOU SHALL SING was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, THOU SHALL SING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GOKO began awkwardly and then despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages failed to muster speed. Near the 1100 Metres, WISDOM PATCH got its head on the side and shifted in away from the heels of THE BEST HERO and in doing so bumped MAGIC SUPREME. After being brushed by INFINITE POWER approaching the 600 Metres, HANDSOME REBEL became badly unbalanced and lost ground. The Stewards were of the opinion that as there was no rider carelessness involved with this incident, no further action was taken. When HANDSOME REBEL lost ground, HOLYSHOWCASING, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. Passing the 400 Metres, LITTLE THUNDER, when being ridden along, shifted in abruptly, requiring its rider to stop riding and correct his mount. WISDOM PATCH, which was following, was awkwardly placed behind LITTLE THUNDER in consequence. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MAGIC SUPREME, A Badel stated that it was intended for the horse to be ridden in a forward position behind the speed if possible. He said MAGIC SUPREME began awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of WISDOM PATCH, resulting in MAGIC SUPREME becoming unbalanced and losing ground. He said this resulted in MAGIC SUPREME racing further back in the field than had been intended. He said after riding his mount along shortly after the start to obtain a midfield position, MAGIC SUPREME travelled fairly making the first turn at which stage the horse became unbalanced. He said MAGIC SUPREME immediately came off the bridle and then despite being ridden along failed to finish off the race. He added he was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of MAGIC SUPREME other than the fact that the horse was required to race back in the field. A veterinary inspection of MAGIC SUPREME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAGIC SUPREME, a last start winner and favourite for tonight’s race, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGIC SUPREME will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of WISDOM PATCH immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. A veterinary inspection of GOKO immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. As this was the 4th occasion since 22 January 2020 that GOKO was reported to be a "roarer” after the race, the Stewards referred this matter to the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy for further assessment in respect of the status of the horse’s roaring condition and whether further tests are required to establish its suitability to continue racing in the near future. A veterinary inspection of LITTLE THUNDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. INFINITE POWER, GALLANT LEGACY and THE BEST HERO were sent for sampling.

CIGARY began only fairly and then shifted in towards the heels of LADY FIRST, resulting in CIGARY losing ground. MISTER ARM began only fairly and then after being ridden along in the early stages was steadied passing the winning post on the first occasion when crowded for room between LAND POWER and OH BRAVO. From wide barriers, OH BRAVO and LONDON LUCKYSTAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When being ridden along shortly after the start, LADY FIRST got its head up and became unbalanced. Then, despite continuing to be ridden along for some distance, LADY FIRST failed to muster speed. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, COOLCELEB failed to muster speed. Making the turn after the winning post on the first occasion, EL VALIENTE was bumped by HANG’S DECISION which was racing tight outside WINNING VOLATILITY which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of COOLCELEB. Approaching the 1200 Metres, CIGARY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINNING VOLATILITY and then passing the 1200 Metres shifted in away from the heels of WINNING VOLATILITY, resulting in CIGARY becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Passing the 1000 Metres, EL VALIENTE was steadied away from the heels of MISTER ARM which was being steadied to obtain cover behind NOTHING NEW which travelled wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres at which stage MISTER ARM was then left racing wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MISTER ARM had sustained a laceration to the left hind heel. MISTER ARM lost its left hind plate in the middle stages. Passing the 400 Metres, LONDON LUCKYSTAR was steadied away from the heels of EL VALIENTE when held up for clear running behind that horse. At the entrance to the Straight, HANG’S DECISION was shifted in away from the heels of NOTHING NEW which was giving ground. A veterinary inspection of NOTHING NEW immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. The performance of NOTHING NEW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NOTHING NEW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Shortly after entering the Straight, K Teetan (LADY FIRST) dropped his right rein. Passing the 200 Metres, LONDON LUCKYSTAR was disappointed for running between LADY FIRST and EL VALIENTE which shifted out. This resulted in LONDON LUCKYSTAR racing tight outside the heels of EL VALIENTE for some distance before being shifted to the outside of LADY FIRST near the 100 Metres. Near the 150 Metres, FLYING SWORD was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of WINNING VOLATILITY. A veterinary inspection of FLYING SWORD immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING SWORD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HANG’S DECISION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on COOLCELEB at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea and also found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. GOLD COMET and OH BRAVO were sent for sampling.

CHANCHENG PRINCE was crowded for room on jumping between CRAIG’S STAR and BEAUTY DAY which shifted in. EVERYONE’S DELIGHT shifted out at the start, resulting in SUPER WINNER being taken out onto HARMONY WIN WIN which was bumped and in turn shifted out and bumped SPEND which became unbalanced. From wide barriers, JUNEAU PARK and KING’S CAPITAL were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Passing the 1100 Metres, KING’S CAPITAL was awkwardly placed close to the heels of JUNEAU PARK which was being ridden along. KING’S CAPITAL was then shifted to the inside of JUNEAU PARK approaching the 1000 Metres. Near the 1000 Metres, EVERYONE’S DELIGHT was checked when crowded for room inside CHANCHENG PRINCE which was taken in by BEAUTY DAY which, after being initially directed in momentarily by HARMONY WIN WIN, then shifted in away from that horse as HARMONY WIN WIN (H Bentley) was corrected. H Bentley was told that, in the opinion of the Stewards, there were some circumstances to this incident, in particular HARMONY WIN WIN was travelling keenly at this stage and BEAUTY DAY had contributed to the incident by shifting in away from HARMONY WIN WIN, nonetheless he was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground and that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside. When EVERYONE’S DELIGHT was checked, it got its head on the side and shifted out passing the 900 Metres and bumped SPEND. EVERYONE’S DELIGHT then lost ground when steadied away from the heels of SPEND near the 800 Metres. KING’S CAPITAL, which was following EVERYONE’S DELIGHT, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Approaching the 500 Metres, CHANCHENG PRINCE shifted out and bumped BEAUTY DAY. Near the 350 Metres, BEAUTY DAY was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of KING’S CAPITAL (M L Yeung) which shifted in before being corrected. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Over the last 100 Metres, STAR PERFORMANCE, which was endeavouring to improve to the outside of CRAIG’S STAR, was awkwardly placed outside the heels of that horse as CRAIG’S STAR (M F Poon) shifted out under pressure. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that STAR PERFORMANCE had not properly established running to the outside of CRAIG’S STAR, nonetheless M F Poon was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out under pressure and failing to correct his mount. After the race, A Hamelin (JUNEAU PARK) stated that he had to ride his mount along passing the 1200 Metres as it was reluctant to maintain its position. He said, despite being vigorously ridden out for some distance after this, JUNEAU PARK commenced to give ground and shifted ground on a number of occasions, particularly near the 1000 Metres. He said he continued to ride JUNEAU PARK along, however, the horse remained unbalanced in its action and continued to give ground and for this reason he eased it down after the 700 Metres. A veterinary inspection of JUNEAU PARK immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, JUNEAU PARK will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SPEND immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SPEND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY DAY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, it was reported that EVERYONE’S DELIGHT was found to have sustained a laceration to the left front cannon. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on KYRUS UNICORN at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, KYRUS UNICORN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SUPER WINNER and CRAIG’S STAR were sent for sampling.

SUNSET WATCH was withdrawn on 10.5.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter GUNNISON. Before being allowed to race again, SUNSET WATCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. H T Mo (MOERAKI) was fined the sum of $3,000 for initially weighing out without a girth which required his saddle to be returned from the saddling area in order for him to be re-weighed. TRADER shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of GUNNISON which became unbalanced. MAN STAR began only fairly. HARMONY SPIRIT was bumped by ELON on jumping when that horse was taken out by CALIFORNIA CONCORD. At the 400 Metres, GOLFMAN STAR was shifted out away from the heels of GOOD VIEW CLARICO which was taken out by MAN STAR. SKY SHOW, which was following GOLFMAN STAR, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse when being shifted out to obtain clear running. Near the 150 Metres, SKY SHOW was bumped by STAR OF YUEN LONG which was racing tight inside HARMONY SPIRIT. Near the 75 Metres, CALIFORNIA CONCORD got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of SKY SHOW. CALIFORNIA CONCORD was then momentarily steadied away from the heels of GUNNISON near the 50 Metres when that horse shifted to the outside of MAN STAR. Approaching the finishing line, STAR OF YUEN LONG was steadied away from the heels of HARMONY SPIRIT (Apprentice C L Chau) which shifted in under pressure. In this incident, STAR OF YUEN LONG shifted in and bumped SKY SHOW. Apprentice Chau was severely reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount rather than continuing to ride it along, causing unnecessary hampering to other horses. Throughout the race, GOLFMAN STAR and STAR OF YUEN LONG travelled wide and without cover. Mr D J Hall, the trainer of QUADRUPLE DOUBLE, stated that he felt that from the wide barrier too much use would have to be made of QUADRUPLE DOUBLE, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface tonight, for it to be ridden in a forward position. He said he was of the opinion that there were a number of horses engaged in tonight’s race that had shown speed in their races and therefore he instructed M F Poon, the rider of QUADRUPLE DOUBLE, to shift his mount across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover which he felt would provide QUADRUPLE DOUBLE with the best opportunity to finish off the race. After the race, M L Yeung reported that TRADER was travelling strongly rounding the Home Turn, however, immediately came under pressure at the entrance to the Straight when MAN STAR commenced to improve to the outside of TRADER. He said after this TRADER gave ground noticeably and when giving ground made an abnormal breathing noise. A veterinary inspection of TRADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA CONCORD, HARMONY SPIRIT, GOLFMAN STAR and MOERAKI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAN STAR and HARMONY SPIRIT were sent for sampling.