21/02/2021  Shatin  Race 5

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that SMART CHARADE had blood in its mouth. SMART CHARADE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suitable to race. MASTER HERO began awkwardly. CHARGE ON began awkwardly, shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of CHARITY GRACE which became unbalanced. BRILLIANT CHINA shifted out at the start and bumped OSCAR GLORY. From a wide barrier, SAM’S LOVE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. BREEZE OF SPRING was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover. After being steadied in the early stages from a wide barrier, CASA KINGDOM travelled wide and without cover at the rear of the field and then for some distance after the 700 Metres got its head on the side and lay out. After the 900 Metres, MASTER HERO was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 700 Metres, SAM’S LOVE raced close to the heels of RUN DES RUN which was steadied away from the heels of CHARITY GRACE when travelling keenly. BREEZE OF SPRING was awkwardly placed behind CHARGE ON passing the 700 Metres. Passing the 400 Metres, RUN DES RUN raced tight between CHARGE ON which attempted to improve into tight running between STEEL WIN and CHARITY GRACE and SAM’S LOVE which shifted in. This resulted in SAM’S LOVE becoming unbalanced after being bumped by RUN DES RUN. Also passing the 400 Metres, CHARGE ON was disappointed for running between STEEL WIN and CHARITY GRACE and then was held up for clear running until passing the 300 Metres. Near the 75 Metres, BRILLIANT CHINA and SMART CHARADE raced tight. VUKAN and CHARITY GRACE were sent for sampling.