20/11/2022  Shatin  Race 8

SENOR TOBA shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of BEAUTY JOY which became unbalanced when crowded for room inside KA YING STAR. TOURBILLON DIAMOND bumped the inside of its gate on jumping and began awkwardly. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, PANFIELD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RUSSIAN EMPEROR when being steadied to obtain cover. Also passing the winning post on the first occasion, SENOR TOBA raced tight inside the heels of SAVVY NINE. Near the 850 Metres, SAVVY NINE was awkwardly placed behind BEAUTY JOY. After the race, Z Purton reported that after being crossed by ROMANTIC WARRIOR near the 1600 Metres, BEAUTY JOY got its head up repeatedly in the middle stages when racing ungenerously. He said although BEAUTY JOY did not settle in today’s race, it had performed similarly in the past and been able to finish off stronger than it did today. He said he therefore formed the view that BEAUTY JOY may not have run out the distance of today’s race and may be better suited back in trip. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY JOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, B Shinn was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of RUSSIAN EMPEROR. He said although RUSSIAN EMPEROR had previously won on a track rated "Good”, the only reason he could find for the disappointing performance was that the horse may not have handled the "Good to Firm” racing surface today. A veterinary inspection of RUSSIAN EMPEROR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ROMANTIC WARRIOR and TOURBILLION DIAMOND were sent for sampling.