26/12/2020  Shatin  Race 4

After being slow to begin, STAR OF WUYI lost further ground at the start when steadied away from the heels of ELIGERE which shifted out. Soon after the start, LUCKY FUN was checked and lost ground when crowded for room between BREEZE OF SPRING and FREE FOAL which was taken out by ROMANTIC TROVE. In this incident, FREE FOAL became unbalanced and BREEZE OF SPRING was also inconvenienced due to contact with LUCKY FUN. From wide barriers, GAMEPLAYER STAR and JUDY’S STAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LUCKY FUN was held up for clear running from the entrance to the Straight until approaching the 250 Metres. After passing the 200 Metres, LUCKY RUBY was steadied when ROMANTIC TROVE shifted out from behind VOYAGE STAR to obtain clear running. Over the final 200 Metres, VOYAGE STAR lay out under pressure and proved difficult to ride. Approaching the 100 Metres, BREEZE OF SPRING was steadied when crowded for room between JUDY’S STAR which initially shifted in under pressure and ELIGERE which shifted out under pressure. HONEY BEE raced wide and without cover throughout the event and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of HONEY BEE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HONEY BEE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HONEY BEE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ELIGERE had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of BREEZE OF SPRING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SIGHT SUCCESS and FIRE BALL were sent for sampling.