19/06/2022  Shatin  Race 2

As the start was effected, BLISSFUL LIFE reared and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, BLISSFUL LIFE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. EASY LIFE stumbled at the start. CHICKEN DANCE and FIGHTING STAR bumped at the start. JIANGXI STAMINA and MIGHTY STAR were tightened for room on jumping between UNIVERSAL CROWN which shifted out and SUPER KINGDOM which shifted in after bumping KOKUSHI MUSOU. After this, from a wide barrier, SUPER KINGDOM was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. After being steadied in the early stages, KOKUSHI MUSOU travelled wide and without cover after the 900 Metres. Passing the 800 Metres and again near the 700 Metres, LUCK STAR raced tight inside LUCKY EIGHT which shifted in marginally. Passing the 650 Metres, FIGHTING STAR and UNIVERSAL CROWN raced tight as FIGHTING STAR shifted out away from the heels of INFINITY WIN. A veterinary inspection of FIGHTING STAR immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. After returning to the stable, FIGHTING STAR was reported to have bled from both nostrils and accordingly the horse was deemed to have bled. A veterinary inspection of BLISSFUL LIFE and KOKUSHI MUSOU immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY EIGHT and CHICKEN DANCE were sent for sampling.