11/07/2021  Shatin  Race 11

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that BLAZE WARRIOR had blood in the mouth. BLAZE WARRIOR was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. FANTASTIC SHOW was slow to begin. CRAIG’S STAR was badly crowded for room on jumping between HELENA BABY which shifted in and ENCOURAGED which was taken out by KAI XIN DRAGON. In this incident, HELENA BABY became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by CRAIG’S STAR and ENCOURAGED lost ground. LINCOLN BRIGHT shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of RUN RUN COOL. LINCOLN BRIGHT then shifted in and bumped WIN WIN FIGHTER which became unbalanced after initially being bumped on jumping by APACHE PASS which shifted out. From wide barriers, WIN WIN FIGHTER and MASTER HERO were steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. UNCLE STEVE was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain a position closer to the rail with cover. LINCOLN BRIGHT travelled keenly for some distance after the 1200 Metres when being steadied to obtain cover behind APACHE PASS. At the entrance to the Straight, CRAIG’S STAR was momentarily directed out away from the heels of HELENA BABY which shifted out. Approaching the 300 Metres, TEAM POWER and BLAZE WARRIOR raced tight. Close to the finishing line, TEAM POWER raced close to the heels of BLAZE WARRIOR. Throughout the race, APACHE PASS travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HELENA BABY had sustained a laceration to the left hind heel. A veterinary inspection of FANTASTIC SHOW and KAI XIN DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BLAZE WARRIOR and MOERAKI were sent for sampling.