01/04/2020  Shatin  Race 8

ELITE PATCH and EASY GO EASY WIN bumped at the start, causing both horses to become unbalanced and for EASY GO EASY WIN to be steadied away from the heels of KINGS SHIELD a short distance later. From a wide barrier, RICKFIELD was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1300 Metres, BEAR SLAM was awkwardly placed behind RED DESERT which was steadied to allow KINGS SHIELD to cross. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, UNCLE STEVE brushed the running rail. Near the 500 Metres, GLORIOUS ARTIST was shifted out away from the heels of BEAR SLAM (G van Niekerk) which shifted out when under heavy pressure. G van Niekerk was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. Approaching the 300 Metres, DANCES WITH DRAGON was shifted to the outside of RED DESERT after being disappointed for running between that horse and MONGOLIAN KING which shifted to the outside of BUDDIES. A veterinary inspection of GLORIOUS ARTIST and ELITE PATCH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, both horses were unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of BEAR SLAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BUDDIES, MONGOLIAN KING and KINGS SHIELD were sent for sampling.