01/07/2018  Shatin  Race 9

ROYAL PERFORMER was slow to begin. GOLDFIELD began only fairly, shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of CHEERFUL STAR which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, PLAY WISE was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 1400 Metres, ROYAL PERFORMER was awkwardly placed inside the heels of PLAY WISE which shifted in marginally. PLAY WISE lost its right front plate in the early stages. NUCLEAR POWER lost its right front plate in the early stages. At the 850 Metres, the leader TANG FLEMING became unbalanced after jumping an object on the track. This was brought to the attention of track officials. CIRCUIT GLORY lost its left front plate in the middle stages. Approaching the 600 Metres, ZILONG was awkwardly placed inside the heels of CIRCUIT HASSLER and then approaching the 500 Metres was awkwardly placed behind CIRCUIT HASSLER and JADE FORTUNE and unable to improve. At the 550 Metres, PLAY WISE was checked when crowded for room between ROYAL PERFORMER and WHAMPOA STAR which, when giving ground, got its head on the side and lay in as REMARKABLE improved to its outside. Throughout the race, CIRCUIT GLORY travelled wide and without cover. WHAMPOA STAR travelled wide and without cover throughout the race and in the Straight gave ground. The performance of WHAMPOA STAR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WHAMPOA STAR 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 GOLDFIELD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of PLAY WISE and REMARKABLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NUCLEAR POWER, JADE FORTUNE and CIRCUIT GLORY were sent for sampling.