21/02/2021  Shatin  Race 4

AMAZING LUCK began awkwardly and then was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barriers, PLAY WISE and EXALTATION were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Passing the 1700 Metres, AMAZING LUCK got its head up and raced keenly when awkwardly placed inside the heels of EZRA. After being crossed by EZRA, AMAZING LUCK continued to travel keenly and raced close to the heels of that horse approaching the 1600 Metres. Near the 850 Metres, CABLE SPEED lay in momentarily, resulting in JIMMU being crowded for room. Passing the 500 Metres, H N Wong (MCMUNIGAL) dropped his whip. Close to the finishing line, YES WE CAN was bumped by BULLETPROOF which shifted out. This resulted in BULLETPROOF and YES WE CAN becoming unbalanced. Because of this, BULLETPROOF was not able to be ridden out over the final stages. After the race, J Moreira stated that it had been hoped that EZRA may be able to obtain a midfield position from a wide barrier, however, the horse did not show any early speed despite being ridden along and was required to race further back in the field than had been intended. He said after the 600 Metres, when racing on the rail, he was unable to shift out to commence improving his position to take closer order as he was a considerable distance from the leader at this stage. He said after obtaining clear running at the entrance to the Straight EZRA then finished off the race satisfactorily in the circumstances. A veterinary inspection of EZRA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of EXALTATION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EZRA, PAKISTAN FRIEND and JOYFUL HEART were sent for sampling.