14/07/2019  Shatin  Race 5

AEROFLASH lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently was slow to begin. MY POWER began only fairly and then lost ground when bumped by JOY MASTER which was taken out by MY WINNER. DRAGON LEGEND shifted out at the start and bumped SLEEP EDUCATION. On jumping, Apprentice K H Chan (CARE FREE PRINCE) lost the use of his left stirrup iron which he was unable to regather until approaching the 1300 Metres. Because of this, CARE FREE PRINCE, which normally races in a forward position, raced towards the rear of the field. FALCON TURBO began awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners. BANDY was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. Approaching the 1400 Metres, SUPREME PLUS raced tight between BULB ELITE and CIRCUIT THREE which shifted in before being directed back out. Near the 1150 Metres, MY POWER, which had been ridden along to improve its position, shifted in abruptly when being checked away from the heels of DRAGON LEGEND. Near the 750 Metres, BANDY raced tight between CARE FREE PRINCE and JOY MASTER which shifted to the outside of AEROFLASH. Passing the 700 Metres, BULB ELITE was steadied away from the heels of DRAGON LEGEND. SUPREME PLUS was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 400 Metres shifted out and bumped MY POWER which became unbalanced. SUPREME PLUS continued to be held up for clear running until near the 350 Metres at which stage tight running between KA YING BRILLIANCE and MY POWER momentarily developed. Then, passing the 300 Metres, SUPREME PLUS was checked when crowded for room between MY POWER which lay in and KA YING BRILLIANCE, which was racing tight outside CIRCUIT THREE, which shifted out marginally. As the Stewards were satisfied that there was no rider error associated with this incident, no further action was taken. Near the 100 Metres, SLEEP EDUCATION shifted in abruptly, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Throughout the race, KA YING BRILLIANCE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON LEGEND immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON LEGEND will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of MY POWER, CARE FREE PRINCE and SUPREME PLUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CIRCUIT THREE and MY WINNER were sent for sampling.