24/02/2019  Shatin  Race 9

As the start was effected, BRIGHT KID put its head down and consequently lost ground. HAIR TRIGGER began only fairly. Shortly after the start, LASTING FRIENDSHIP shifted out and bumped FLYING TIGER HERO which in turn shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of TANG FLEMING. Passing the 600 Metres, ENDEARING raced tight outside FULL OF BEAUTY which shifted to the outside of CALIFORNIA TURBO. HAIR TRIGGER lost its right hind plate passing the 600 Metres. Approaching the 300 Metres, HAIR TRIGGER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUN SUN FA FA which shifted out. After being shifted to the inside of LASTING FRIENDSHIP passing the 300 Metres, BRIGHT KID was then badly held up when disappointed for a run between FLYING TIGER HERO and LASTING FRIENDSHIP which, after initially being directed in by TANG FLEMING (H N Wong), then shifted in further away from that horse. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that BRIGHT KID had not fully established running inside LASTING FRIENDSHIP, nonetheless H N Wong was advised to ensure that he is aware of his mounts shifting ground. BRIGHT KID was then unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages and consequently was not able to be properly tested. Near the 150 Metres, FLYING TIGER HERO was awkwardly placed inside LASTING FRIENDSHIP when being shifted to the outside of CALIFORNIA TURBO. A veterinary inspection of HAIR TRIGGER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FULL OF BEAUTY and HONEST WAY were sent for sampling.