24/04/2022  Shatin  Race 6

MASTER EIGHT was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (elevated temperature). Before being allowed to race again, MASTER EIGHT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HOT KING PRAWN and KURPANY brushed on jumping. From an outside barrier, LUCKY EXPRESS was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Approaching the 1100 Metres, STRONGER was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY EXPRESS when being ridden along in an attempt to improve its position after being slow to begin. Near the 350 Metres, as STRONGER was attempting to shift to the outside of LUCKY PATCH, LUCKY PATCH got its head on the side and shifted out away from SKY FIELD which, after initially being directed out by SUPER WEALTHY, then shifted out further away from that horse. This resulted in STRONGER being checked away from the heels of LUCKY PATCH. As the Stewards were of the opinion that STRONGER had not properly established running to the outside of LUCKY PATCH and that LUCKY PATCH had shifted out away from SKY FIELD, no further action was taken. In this incident, LUCKY EXPRESS was bumped by STRONGER. Approaching the 300 Metres, HOT KING PRAWN, which was held up for clear running, was checked away from the heels of COMPUTER PATCH. SUPER WEALTHY had some difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, LUCKY PATCH travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY PATCH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WELLINGTON and COMPUTER PATCH were sent for sampling.