19/03/2023  Shatin  Race 4

GOOD NEWS jumped awkwardly. WAR OF COURAGE was bumped on jumping by BAEBAE TSOI which shifted in. M UNICORN and VANTASTIC CHOICE bumped at the start. From wide barriers, WAR WEAPON and CHOICERUS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shortly after the start, PACKING MONKEYKING became unbalanced when crowded for room between COURIER MARVEL and GOLDEN BULL, both of which shifted ground. CHOICERUS raced keenly in the early stages. Passing the 800 Metres, COURIER MARVEL commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid GOLDEN BULL. Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres, GOOD NEWS was held up for clear running behind WAR OF COURAGE. Near the 400 Metre, CHOICERUS shifted out and brushed M UNICORN. Then when placed under pressure near the 250 Metres, CHOICERUS shifted out slightly and became unbalanced. Passing the 400 Metres, GOLDEN BULL became held up behind LUCKY GOLD when racing tight to the inside of WAR OF COURAGE. After the 300 Metres, GOLDEN BULL was then shifted to the inside of LUCKY GOLD to secure clear running. Passing the 350 Metres, ORIENTAL SPIRIT was briefly held up when racing tight to the inside of CHIU CHOW BROTHER. JIANGXI STAMINA raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. As this was the second consecutive occasion on which BAEBAE TSOI had finished tailed out in its races, its performance was considered unacceptable. The Stewards ruled that BAEBAE TSOI must perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a series of consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. A veterinary inspection of BAEBAE TSOI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, A Badel (CHIU CHOW BROTHER) reported that his mount, which was racing first up today. raced too keenly in the lead and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of CHIU CHOW BROTHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY GOLD and GOLDEN BULL were sent for sampling.