27/05/2020  Shatin  Race 9

RICKFIELD shifted out at the start and bumped TOUCH OF LUCK. GAMEPLAYER TIMES and TURIN REDSTAR bumped at the start. From wide barriers, ENFOLDING, LONDON LUCKYSTAR, LA YAKFI and UNITE SPIRIT were all steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, RICKFIELD was steadied away from the heels of TOUCH OF LUCK. Passing the 1300 Metres, TOUCH OF LUCK commenced to travel keenly and got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA ARGENT. After the 900 Metres, UNITE SPIRIT was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 300 Metres, GAMEPLAYER TIMES shifted in and inconvenienced LONDON LUCKYSTAR which then got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of TURIN REDSTAR which was commencing to give ground. The performance of FUN LEGEND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FUN LEGEND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of FUN LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. H T Mo (CALIFORNIA ARGENT) was spoken to regarding using the whip in the backhand manner down the shoulder of the horse on a number of occasions in the Straight. After the race, K Teetan reported that LA YAKFI hung out throughout the race and proved difficult to ride. A veterinary inspection of TURIN REDSTAR, PING HAI TREASURE, LA YAKFI and UNITE SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ENFOLDING and TOUCH OF LUCK were sent for sampling. 28/5/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>UNITE SPIRIT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. UNITE SPIRIT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D E Ferraris this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, UNITE SPIRIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LA YAKFI, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. LA YAKFI was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, LA YAKFI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.