05/09/2021  Shatin  Race 9

On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie worn by STAR PERFORMANCE was refitted. When being loaded into the barriers, STAR PERFORMANCE threw its head up, making contact with the face of its rider, K Teetan. K Teetan was examined by the Chief Medical Officer who said in his opinion Jockey Teetan was suitable to fulfil his race riding engagement. PRESENCE shifted out at the start, resulting in KASI FARASI being crowded for room inside FEARLESS FIRE. NOBLE STEED began only fairly. STAR PERFORMANCE shifted out at the start and bumped BEAUTY LEGACY. From the outside barrier, HALL OF CHAMP was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. LINCOLN BRIGHT began awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. When being shifted across behind runners, LINCOLN BRIGHT travelled keenly and approaching and passing the 1000 Metres continued to prove very difficult to settle when racing behind NOBLE STEED and BEAUTY LEGACY. Then near the 900 Metres, LINCOLN BRIGHT shifted in and bumped NOBLE STEED which became unbalanced. At the 400 Metres, HALL OF CHAMP was awkwardly placed behind PRESENCE when shifted to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running. After the 100 Metres, STAR PERFORMANCE shifted in towards LUCKY FUN, resulting in K Teetan, the rider of STAR PERFORMANCE, having to stop riding and correct his mount. Throughout the race, MISSION BRAVO travelled wide and without cover. STAR PERFORMANCE and LUCKY FUN were sent for sampling.