16/07/2022  Shatin  Race 3

REGENCY MASTER was slow to begin. HK DRAGON shifted out at the start and bumped OVER THE MOON which lost ground when crowded for room inside CITY LEGEND which became unbalanced when bumped by OVER THE MOON. In this incident, HK DRAGON also lost ground. From a wide barrier, BARON ZEE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1300 Metres, OVER THE MOON shifted in and bumped HK DRAGON. After this, OVER THE MOON travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover behind HK DRAGON and after the 1300 Metres was bumped by HK DRAGON which shifted out. For some distance approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, AEROVERSARY travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover. Approaching the 900 Metres, INDIGENOUS REALM was left racing wide and without cover. REGENCY MASTER got its head on the side and made the turn near the 850 Metres awkwardly. Passing the 500 Metres, OVER THE MOON shifted out away from HK DRAGON after being brushed by that horse which shifted out after being awkwardly placed behind MIGHTY STAR. SUPER RED DRAGON had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight and was then unable to obtain clear running over the final 100 Metres. Because of this, SUPER RED DRAGON was not able to be tested over the latter stages. After the 50 Metres, INDIGENOUS REALM raced tight outside HAPPY DAILY which shifted out. Passing the winning post, OVER THE MOON was directed out away from the heels of HK DRAGON which shifted out. A veterinary inspection of EVER FORCE and AEROVERSARY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPER RED DRAGON, HK DRAGON and FIRE BALL were sent for sampling.