Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed, Shouson came with a perfectly timed run from behind midfield to just edge High Rise Soldier for the win. He was suited by the pace and was able to go one better after just failing to salute last time out. High Rise Soldier did everything right but get the win after hitting the front 30m out following a prominent run. He keeps promising but can't seem to strike gold. Aurora Pegasus rallied nicely near the outside to finish a close third after settling five back on the fence. He's made a good impression in back-to-back runs following a break and can score shortly. Nordic Warrior finished well down the outside after settling towards the rear to just miss a placing. He has been finding the line well in back-to-back runs at this level following a win in Class Four. Harrier Jet ran on without menacing after a one-off run behind midfield. It was a better effort on his past couple of runs but age is starting to get the better of him. Favourite Ka Ying Master hit a wall 60m out after cruising to the lead 200m tracking the leader Circuit Seven on the fence.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (497) - BAKER HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

As the start was effected, EQUALETTA BLITZ reared and consequently was slow to begin.

Before being allowed to race again, EQUALETTA BLITZ will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

STRIVE FOR GLORY and NORDIC WARRIOR began only fairly.

SHOUSON shifted out at the start and bumped AURORA PEGASUS.

Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, EQUALETTA BLITZ got its head up when racing tight inside NORDIC WARRIOR.

When questioned, M Chadwick stated that, from the outside barrier, it was hoped that HERCULES would be able to show sufficient speed to be able to obtain a midfield position.

He said shortly after the start he commenced to shift HERCULES across behind runners as he was aware that EQUALETTA BLITZ, which was drawn immediately inside HERCULES, did not begin well.

He said he had hoped to obtain a position outside NORDIC WARRIOR which he anticipated would shift across to race on the rail which would afford HERCULES a trailing position behind AURORA PEGASUS.

He said making the first turn near the 1050 Metres EQUALETTA BLITZ improved its position to be racing inside NORDIC WARRIOR and for this reason NORDIC WARRIOR remained racing one horse off the rail behind AURORA PEGASUS.

He said he therefore allowed HERCULES to shift across to race behind NORDIC WARRIOR.

He said in the middle stages the race was being run at a fast tempo and HERCULES was struggling to maintain its position behind NORDIC WARRIOR.

He said he attempted to have HERCULES remain racing behind NORDIC WARRIOR, however, the horse was unable to keep up with the fast tempo.

He added as HERCULES was getting out of its ground, he commenced to ride his mount along more vigorously passing the 700 Metres to improve its position, however, it was not until near the 500 Metres that HERCULES commenced to travel more strongly.

He said he followed NORDIC WARRIOR into the Straight and as a gap opened up between NORDIC WARRIOR and HARRIER JET, he commenced to improve into this position.

He said however that HARRIER JET was being taken out by AURORA PEGASUS and he was concerned that the gap would close between HARRIER JET and NORDIC WARRIOR and for this reason he directed his mount to the outside of NORDIC WARRIOR to ensure that HERCULES had clear running.

He said over the concluding stages HERCULES then finished off the race well.

After the race, H N Wong (YOUNG LEGEND) reported that his saddle shifted back shortly after the start, placing him at a disadvantage.

A veterinary inspection of EQUALETTA BLITZ immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

KA YING MASTER, SHOUSON and HIGH RISE SOLDIER were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 7 March 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of LUCKY RUBY, LITTLE THUNDER, FLYING ON THE TURF, MOERAKI, MAGIC SUPREME, PING HAI BRAVO, DUKE WAI, CITY LEGEND, GREAT HARVEST, DRAGON FORTUNE, DECISIVE TWELVE, PLIKCLONE, SO WE JOY, GOLDEN LINK, JUNEAU PARK, CHANCHENG PRINCE, STORM WARNINGS, FLYING BONUS, LUCKY FUN, FLAGSHIP GLORY, AUTHENTIC CHAMP, SUPER FOOTBALL, BUTTERFIELD and CHARITY GO revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of IRON KING, REGENCY POET, AMAZING ROCKY, SUMMIT CHEERS, GOKO, THE CROWN, HIGHLY PROACTIVE, CALIFORNIADEEPSHOT, FORTUNE MASTER, ZONE D, STUNNING IMPACT, BEAUTY CHEERS, SIMPLY SPECTACULAR, COPARTNER AMBITION, GREEN ENVY, ALL FOR ST PAUL'S, BRIGHT KID, CHARITY FUN, VINCY, LOOKING GREAT, FANTASTIC WAY, DUBLIN STAR, WINNER METHOD, VALIANT DREAM, SILVER EXPRESS and UNCLE STEVE (28.2.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 2: TRIUMPHANT HORSE on 9.3.21 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 3: A Hamelin (TIGERLAD): $22,500 for careless riding near the 550 Metres.

Race 4: C Y Ho: $2,000 for double declaration.

Race 8: K C Leung (MERIDIAN GENIUS): $2,000 for initially presenting himself to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth number.

3.

Warning Race 5: J Moreira (STOCK LEGEND) for shifting out approaching the 200 Metres.



4.

Suspension Race 3: A Hamelin (TIGERLAD) for careless riding near the 550 Metres (from 31 March 2021 until 6 April 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

5.

Bleeder Race 5: ROMANTIC TROVE

6.

Stalls Test Race 9: EQUALETTA BLITZ

7.

Barrier Trial Race 2: CIRCUIT HERO (if to race at Happy Valley in the future)

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: TRIUMPHANT HORSE Race 6: SPICY SO GOOD

9.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B Course

10.

Rolling Arrangement Rolling after race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.