12/07/2020  Shatin  Race 7

As the start was effected, APOLAR WARRIOR lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently began very awkwardly. APOLAR WARRIOR then shifted out abruptly, resulting in its rider, K C Leung, being dislodged. Having regard to the manner in which APOLAR WARRIOR began, the Stewards ruled that that horse must undertake a satisfactory stalls test before being allowed to race again. K C Leung was subsequently examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. UNIVERSAL CROWN shifted out at the start and bumped SO WE JOY. From wide barriers, KA FORTUNE, TRIUMPHANT HORSE and GENERAL DINO were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, GOLDEN MISSION was shifted out to allow the riderless APOLAR WARRIOR to progress through on its inside. ARMOR STAR was also shifted out passing the 1000 Metres for the same reason. Passing the 700 Metres, SO WE JOY commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPER RED DRAGON. At the entrance to the Straight, SUPER RED DRAGON shifted out and made contact with SUMSTREETSUMWHERE. SO WE JOY was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. A veterinary inspection of ARMOR STAR immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. A veterinary inspection of UNIVERSAL CROWN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ARMOR STAR, SUMSTREETSUMWHERE and SO WE JOY were sent for sampling.