12/07/2020  Shatin  Race 6

As the start was effected, CLASSIC POSH kicked out behind with both legs, resulting in CLASSIC POSH beginning awkwardly and losing ground. TIGER GLARE began only fairly. WAR LORD and PRAWN YEAH YEAH bumped at the start as did HAPPY VICTORY and HARD PROMISE. From the outside barrier, DIAMOND PEGASUS was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover and passing the 700 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PRAWN YEAH YEAH and consequently shifted out away from behind that horse. Passing the 1100 Metres, THE ABRAXAS shifted in and bumped WINNING WAYS. Near the 950 Metres, SKY FIELD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOLDEN LINK which was eased out away from the heels of THE ABRAXAS. Rounding the Home Turn, GOLDEN LINK lay in under pressure and passing the 400 Metres hung in badly behind TELECOM MISSILE and was consequently checked away from the heels of that horse passing the 300 Metres. After this, GOLDEN LINK continued to hang in and proved difficult to ride, requiring its rider, Z Purton, to stop riding and straighten his mount near the 150 Metres to prevent GOLDEN LINK from shifting in and causing interference to TELECOM MISSILE. After clearing TELECOM MISSILE, GOLDEN LINK continued to hang in. Due to GOLDEN LINK’s racing manners, the horse was not able to be properly tested. The racing manners of GOLDEN LINK were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN LINK will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Near the 200 Metres, REWARDING TOGETHER was disappointed for running between GOLDEN LINK and CLASSIC POSH which shifted to the inside of HARD PROMISE as that horse commenced to give ground. TIGER GLARE was momentarily awkwardly placed behind HARD PROMISE passing the 200 Metres as that horse continued to give ground abruptly. Near the 150 Metres, TIGER GLARE was shifted out away from the heels of HARD PROMISE, resulting in PRAWN YEAH YEAH being inconvenienced. A veterinary inspection of GOLDEN LINK and REWARDING TOGETHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SKY FIELD and CLASSIC POSH were sent for sampling.