27/05/2020  Shatin  Race 4

HARMONY HERO was withdrawn on 26.5.20 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, HARMONY HERO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. NOBLE STEED was checked when crowded for room on jumping between MONGOLIAN KING and STAR PERFORMANCE which, after shifting out of its own accord, was then taken out by CORDYCEPS. GLORIOUS ARTIST was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Passing the 1400 Metres, STAR PERFORMANCE got its head up when crowded for room inside MONGOLIAN KING which shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CORDYCEPS. After the race, C Y Ho reported that CORDYCEPS, which was having its first start on the All Weather surface tonight, in his opinion, did not appreciate the kickback. He said after obtaining a position behind the speed, CORDYCEPS was reluctant to maintain its position in the middle stages and came under pressure passing the 700 Metres. He said after this CORDYCEPS did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of CORDYCEPS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KINGS SHIELD and BUDDIES were sent for sampling.