29/03/2020  Shatin  Race 2

On jumping, KING PRINT, HAPPY WIN WIN and GALA NIGHT were hampered when crowded for room between GARLIC YEAH and DRAGON COMMANDER which began very awkwardly and shifted out. From wide barriers, CHEERFUL STAR, DEFINING MOMENT and HAPPY ROCKY were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1800 Metres, KING PRINT was steadied to avoid the heels of GALA NIGHT (K C Leung) which shifted in when not properly clear before being shifted back out to relieve the tightening to KING PRINT. K C Leung was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground. GARLIC YEAH raced wide and without cover until passing the 1200 Metres. Passing the 1000 Metres, GARLIC YEAH came under pressure and commenced to lose ground abruptly, resulting in both DEFINING MOMENT and HAPPY ROCKY being checked away from the heels of that horse approaching the 800 Metres. GARLIC YEAH then continued to lose ground and was retired from the event prior to the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection of GARLIC YEAH immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Following the race, N Callan reported that GAYSON, which weakened in the Straight, felt short in its action on pulling up. A veterinary inspection of GAYSON immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GAYSON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, M Chadwick was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of HAPPY WIN WIN. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY WIN WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON COMMANDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ABOVE and GOOD DAYS were sent for sampling.