26/09/2021  Shatin  Race 6

NIMBLE NIMBUS shifted out at the start and bumped LIGHT OF WANSHI which lost ground. STRIVE FOR GLORY began awkwardly. PASSING FASHION shifted out abruptly at the start and was checked away from the heels of VOYAGE STAR, resulting in PASSING FASHION losing ground. From a wide barrier, LEGION OF MERIT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. After travelling a short distance, STRIVE FOR GLORY was shifted out away from the heels of SHINING RED. Approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, PASSING FASHION travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed behind GOOD BEAUTY. After initially being ridden along to obtain a forward position, TURQUOISE ALPHA was steadied passing the 1300 Metres in an attempt to obtain cover. TURQUOISE ALPHA was then left racing wide and without cover and approaching the 1000 Metres was ridden along to clear PASSING FASHION. Then after the 800 Metres, TURQUOISE ALPHA was again left racing wide and without cover. After the 800 Metres, PASSING FASHION was also left racing wide and without cover and subsequently finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of PASSING FASHION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of PASSING FASHION was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PASSING FASHION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Approaching the 500 Metres, STRIVE FOR GLORY was awkwardly placed between TURQUOISE ALPHA and NIMBLE NIMBUS which shifted out. Then at the entrance to the Straight, NIMBLE NIMBUS improved into tight running between GOOD BEAUTY and TURQUOISE ALPHA. NIMBLE NIMBUS was then awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOOD BEAUTY passing the 400 Metres before being directed to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running. Passing the 400 Metres, LIGHT OF WANSHI was directed to the inside of WAH MAY LUCK to obtain clear running and lay out under pressure after the 200 Metres. After the race, WAH MAY LUCK was found to have sustained a minor laceration to the right hind fetlock. A veterinary inspection of GREAT TREASURE, TURQUOISE ALPHA and SHINING RED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. VOYAGE STAR and BREEZE OF SPRING were sent for sampling.