17/01/2021  Shatin  Race 1

PRIME TIME was withdrawn on 14.1.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter BLAZING PARTNERS. Before being allowed to race again, PRIME TIME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. TAILOR MADE lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently missed the start. BLAZING PARTNERS threw its head up on jumping and began awkwardly. RIGHTEOUS WIN shifted in at the start and bumped MANNA FROM HEAVEN. Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, DAILY CHARM failed to muster speed. Approaching and passing the 1200 Metres, BLAZING PARTNERS got its head up and raced ungenerously when being steadied. EASY DAZZLING was left racing wide and without cover approaching the 900 Metres. EASY DAZZLING then commenced to lay out and was reluctant to shift over to race closer to MANNA FROM HEAVEN. EASY DAZZLING hung out making the Home Turn, resulting in TAILOR MADE, which was improving to its outside, being severely hampered and forced extremely wide. A veterinary inspection of EASY DAZZLING immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. The racing manners and performance of EASY DAZZLING, which weakened badly in the Straight and finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, EASY DAZZLING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After leaving the 800 Metres, BRAVERY AND POWER shifted out off the heels of BLAZING PARTNERS and approaching the 600 Metres commenced to hang out. BRAVERY AND POWER then hung out severely in the Straight and consequently was not able to be tested. A veterinary inspection of BRAVERY AND POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of BRAVERY AND POWER were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BRAVERY AND POWER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend. Passing the 600 Metres, BLAZING PARTNERS again got its head up when awkwardly placed behind SMART THINKER. For a short distance after straightening, DAILY CHARM and WONDER WIN raced tight as WONDER WIN shifted out around the heels of CIRCUIT NUMBER ONE to improve and DAILY CHARM endeavoured to improve inside the heels of RIGHTEOUS WIN. Near the 350 Metres, when unable to proceed inside the heels of RIGHTEOUS WIN, DAILY CHARM was then shifted back to the outside of that horse in order to obtain clear running. After leaving the 400 Metres, SMART THINKER and SANGRIA raced tight due to both horses shifting ground. WONDER WIN was held up for clear running behind SPEED FORCE from approaching the 300 Metres until the 200 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres, DAILY CHARM was steadied away from the heels of SANGRIA (B Shinn) which shifted in when placed under pressure. B Shinn was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes more effort to keep his mounts straight. A veterinary inspection of DAILY CHARM and TAILOR MADE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DAILY CHARM, SHANGHAI DRAGON and MANNA FROM HEAVEN were sent for sampling.