13/06/2021  Shatin  Race 4

FULL SAILING, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 12.6.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, FULL SAILING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WONDERFUL FANTASY, which brushed a rail at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. THIS IS GUTS began awkwardly and then was hampered by STAR OF RED which shifted out after being brushed by CHIU CHOW BROTHER. When THIS IS GUTS was taken out, BLAZE WARRIOR became unbalanced when bumped by that horse. After this incident, THIS IS GUTS was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. From the outside barriers, GOOD RUNNER and VUKAN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1050 Metres, MEGA BONUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HARMONY WIN WIN when being shifted behind that horse. Passing the 700 Metres, MEGA BONUS, which was travelling keenly, got its head up when racing close to the heels of HARMONY WIN WIN which was also travelling keenly. Near the 550 Metres, HARMONY WIN WIN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIRE BALL. After this, HARMONY WIN WIN continued to race close to the heels of FIRE BALL and was held up for clear running at the entrance to the Straight behind that horse. Passing the 500 Metres, MEGA BONUS (N Callan) improved quickly to be racing close to the heels of DIAMOND DIESEL. MEGA BONUS then shifted out abruptly away from the heels of that horse, resulting in WONDERFUL FANTASY becoming badly unbalanced and stumbling and in turn shifting out and inconveniencing THIS IS GUTS. N Callan was told that whilst the Stewards accepted that MEGA BONUS’ racing manners had largely been responsible for this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Passing the 150 Metres, STAR OF RED was shifted out away from the heels of KABI SMART which shifted out under pressure. Throughout the race, STAR OF RED travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of VUKAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BLAZE WARRIOR and FIRE BALL were sent for sampling.