21/01/2023  Shatin  Race 7

YOO YOO KNIGHT began awkwardly. DASHING TRIUMPH shifted out at the start and bumped PRINCE OF PORTY. GLENEALY GENERALS began only fairly and then was crowded for room outside CHEVAL VALIANT which shifted out. EXCELLENT FIGHTER also began only fairly and then was crowded for room between SPARKLING DOLPHIN and NOBLE ONE which shifted in. In the early stages, EXCELLENT FIGHTER lay in. At the 800 Metres, FLYING HIGH was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SPARKLING DOLPHIN which shifted out before being directed back in to relieve the crowding to FLYING HIGH. Approaching the 600 Metres, FLYING HIGH and FORTE brushed. EXCELLENT FIGHTER had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 400 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres, HANDSOME REBEL lay out under pressure. A veterinary inspection of UPTREND immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. EXCELLENT FIGHTER, PRINCE OF PORTY and FLYING HIGH were sent for sampling.