09/01/2022  Shatin  Race 6

PAINTER began only fairly. BELL OF VICTORY shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of AUGUST MOON which then shifted out, resulting in BELL OF VICTORY being hampered. From wide barriers, SHINY TWO, TURBO POWER and SMART LEADER were steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. Approaching the 1000 Metres, SMART WONGCHOY and AUGUST MOON bumped. After the 1000 Metres, BELL OF VICTORY, which was having its first race start today, became unbalanced of its own accord. SMART LEADER made the turn near the 900 Metres awkwardly. After the 900 Metres, PINS PRINCE was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 800 Metres, LITTLE BIRD was awkwardly placed behind MAKE IT QUICK. At the entrance to the Straight, SHINY TWO was directed out away from the heels of SMART LEADER which at the same time improved to the outside of INFINITY WIN. After the 300 Metres, MAKE IT QUICK raced tight between CAPTAIN LONG and PINS PRINCE. CAPTAIN LONG and MAKE IT QUICK then bumped passing the 200 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres, SHINY TWO shifted in and raced tight outside SMART LEADER. After the 100 Metres, PAINTER was shifted to the outside of MAKE IT QUICK. PAINTER was then checked away from the heels of INFINITY WIN close to the finishing line. Because of this, PAINTER was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages. Over the concluding stages, MAKE IT QUICK raced tight outside CAPTAIN LONG which got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. After the race, C Y Ho stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed not to ride INFINITY WIN along in the early stages and obtain a position with cover behind the speed if possible. He said at its last start the connections of INFINITY WIN were disappointed with the manner in which the horse finished the race off after being ridden in the early stages to obtain a forward position. He said in accordance with his instructions he shifted INFINITY WIN across behind runners and was able to obtain a position with cover behind PINS PRINCE near the 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection of PINS PRINCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PINS PRINCE, AUGUST MOON and SMART WONGCHOY were sent for sampling.