20/02/2022  Shatin  Race 9

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that FABULOUSIO had blood in the mouth. FABULOUSIO was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. PRIME MINISTER bumped the inside gate on jumping and consequently lost ground. FABULOUSIO was slow to begin. ROYAL PRIDE began awkwardly and lost ground. INFINITE POWER shifted out at the start and inconvenienced PEGASUS GENERAL. From the outside barriers, PEGASUS GENERAL and CROSSFORD were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. After the 1000 Metres, CHEVALIER PRINCE was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 500 Metres, PEGASUS GENERAL became unbalanced when bumped by FABULOUSIO (M Chadwick) which shifted out away from the heels of CROSSFORD. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. At the entrance to the Straight, PRIME MINISTER was awkwardly placed behind HELENE ALLIBOR. MAJESTIC VICTORY had some difficulty obtaining clear running from near the 300 Metres until passing the 200 Metres. Passing the winning post, MAJESTIC VICTORY shifted out abruptly. For the majority of the race, KOWLOON GREAT travelled wide and without cover. After the race, K Teetan stated that ROYAL PRIDE dipped on a number of occasions during the race which he attributed to the horse failing to handle today’s track condition. A veterinary inspection of ROYAL PRIDE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ENTRUSTED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CAPTAIN WIN, MAJESTIC VICTORY and ZOOM BOOM were sent for sampling.