20/02/2022  Shatin  Race 7

COPARTNER FIONN began only fairly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of KUMASI, resulting in COPARTNER FIONN losing ground. COPARTNER FIONN was then steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. RIVER VIEWS and MIGHTY VALOR bumped at the start. From wide barriers, HARMONY N HOME and READY TO WIN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 500 Metres, READY TO WIN was bumped by COPARTNER FIONN which shifted out. Passing the 400 Metres, RIVER VIEWS shifted out away from the heels of QUADRUPLE DOUBLE and bumped KUMASI. Throughout the race, RIVER VIEWS travelled wide and without cover. After the race, K C Leung reported that, in his opinion, READY TO WIN did not handle today’s track condition. A veterinary inspection of READY TO WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, Z Purton stated that he was unable to provide any reason for the disappointing performance of FIVE ELEMENTS. He said FIVE ELEMENTS travelled well in the conditions and he expected the horse to quicken in the early part of the Straight. He said FIVE ELEMENTS took some time to gather momentum after straightening and then over the latter stages was disappointing in the manner in which it weakened. A veterinary inspection of FIVE ELEMENTS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FIVE ELEMENTS, GALLANT EXPRESS and SUPER FORTUNE were sent for sampling.