01/11/2020  Shatin  Race 5

When parading behind the barriers, K Teetan was dislodged from AMAZING ROCKY without incident. FORTUNE MASTER shifted in abruptly at the start and bumped SOARING TOWER which became unbalanced when crowded for room outside RUN RUN GOOD which also became unbalanced after making contact with SOARING TOWER. From wide barriers, WINNING GENGHIS and VICTORIOUS LEADER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. GALACTIC lost its left hind plate in the early stages. Approaching the 1100 Metres, DRAGON IN FIELD, which was travelling keenly when attempting to obtain cover, was brushed by GALACTIC which raced tight outside AMAZING ROCKY. Making the turn near the 850 Metres, GALACTIC, which was travelling keenly, was steadied away from the heels of PEGASUS GLORY (K C Leung) which shifted in when not properly clear. K C Leung was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is fully clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. For some distance after the 800 Metres, DRAGON IN FIELD proved very difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed behind GALACTIC. Then passing the 700 Metres, when continuing to travel keenly, DRAGON IN FIELD shifted out and bumped FORTUNE MASTER, causing DRAGON IN FIELD to become unbalanced. SOARING TOWER, which was following DRAGON IN FIELD, shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence, resulting in RED MAJESTY shifting out from behind SOARING TOWER, causing VICTORIOUS LEADER to be taken wider. Approaching the 500 Metres, SOARING TOWER shifted out abruptly away from the heels of FORTUNE MASTER (T Piccone) which became badly unbalanced when racing tight outside GALACTIC. After the race, T Piccone stated that after this incident FORTUNE MASTER did not feel comfortable in its action over the latter stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of FORTUNE MASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE MASTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. At the entrance to the Straight, VICTORIOUS LEADER raced tight outside RED MAJESTY which shifted out. After this, VICTORIOUS LEADER lay in under pressure and proved difficult to ride. Passing the 200 Metres, MONKEY JEWELLERY was brushed by REWARDING TOGETHER which improved into tight running between that horse and PEGASUS GLORY. Throughout the race, MONKEY JEWELLERY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, it was reported that GALACTIC had sustained minor abrasions to the left hind fetlock and pastern. A veterinary inspection of AMAZING ROCKY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GALACTIC, SOARING TOWER and PEGASUS GLORY were sent for sampling.