05/07/2020  Shatin  Race 6

SIMPLE ELEGANT began awkwardly, shifted out towards the heels of UTOPIA LIFE and consequently became awkwardly placed inside the heels of that horse. GOOD FOR YOU began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped PRANCE DRAGON. After this, GOOD FOR YOU was steadied to obtain cover. When being steadied to obtain cover from a wide barrier, LUMEN BABA got its head up on jumping. From the outside barriers, PRINCE OF BON BON and STRIVE FOR GLORY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, ENSHRINED raced tight inside CALIFORNIA ARGENT which was racing tight inside UTOPIA LIFE. After the 1000 Metres, PRANCE DRAGON got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed behind WINNING FOR ALL. After this, PRANCE DRAGON shifted out, resulting in the horse being left racing wide and without cover after the 900 Metres. After the 700 Metres, LUMEN BABA was awkwardly placed behind SIMPLE ELEGANT which lost ground when reluctant to maintain its position. When LUMEN BABA was awkwardly placed behind SIMPLE ELEGANT, LUMEN BABA shifted out away from the heels of that horse approaching the 650 Metres, resulting in GOOD FOR YOU being taken out and causing STRIVE FOR GLORY to be hampered. Approaching the 100 Metres, ENSHRINED raced tight outside UTOPIA LIFE. After the race, M F Poon (SIMPLE ELEGANT) stated that after being crossed by other runners in the early stages, his mount did not travel comfortably and became unbalanced in its action near the 1000 Metres. He said SIMPLE ELEGANT was always off the bridle during the race and he formed the opinion that the horse either did not appreciate racing behind other runners or resented the kickback. A veterinary inspection of SIMPLE ELEGANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, Z Purton expressed concern regarding the action of STRIVE FOR GLORY behind. A veterinary inspection of STRIVE FOR GLORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, STRIVE FOR GLORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of PRANCE DRAGON immediately following the race found that horse to have an epiglottic ulceration. SKY SHOW, UTOPIA LIFE and ENSHRINED were sent for sampling. <6/7/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SHOUSON was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SHOUSON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.