07/03/2021  Shatin  Race 9

FLAGSHIP GLORY was slow to begin and then was bumped by PRECISE EXPRESS which shifted in. After this, PRECISE EXPRESS was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. From the outside barriers, SPARKY TRAIL, KYRUS UNICORN and LEADING FORTUNE were all steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. When being steadied in the early stages to obtain cover, MING WARRIOR proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. MING WARRIOR continued to travel keenly and after the 1400 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. Near the 1100 Metres, PRECISE EXPRESS got its head up when awkwardly placed behind AI ONE. Passing the 500 Metres, KYRUS UNICORN was steadied when disappointed for clear running between SPARKY TRAIL and PRECISE EXPRESS which, when commencing to improve to the outside of AI ONE, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse as AI ONE was taken out by MR ALDAN (M Chadwick) which shifted out. M Chadwick was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances where circumstances permit. LEADING FORTUNE, which was following MR ALDAN, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse approaching the 400 Metres. When AI ONE was taken out by MR ALDAN, that horse bumped the hindquarters of MING WARRIOR which became unbalanced. Passing the 400 Metres, PRECISE EXPRESS was awkwardly placed behind MING WARRIOR. Approaching the 300 Metres, KYRUS UNICORN was directed to the inside of LEADING FORTUNE to obtain clear running. After the 300 Metres, MING WARRIOR, which was giving ground, raced tight outside AI ONE which got its head on the side and shifted out away from LEADING FORTUNE. A veterinary inspection of GREAT TREASURE, PRECISE EXPRESS and MING WARRIOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLAGSHIP GLORY and AUTHENTIC CHAMP were sent for sampling.