Recap by phillip woo

Firming favourite Golden Sixty responded very well under a hands-and-heels ride to win going away 120m out as he liked in a most-impressive debut. He might have a very bright future. Shining Ace found one too smart after assuming the lead from Happy Cooperation at the 300m. He's naturally coming to hand in his four starts with a rise in trip. It was a fair distance back to Brave Baby, who just held off Speedy Optimist for third following a dream run third near the fence. It was another honest effort by Brave Baby over this Sha Tin trip. Plunged late Speedy Optimist ran on steadily around midfield to make it a bob of heads for third. He's shown some ability in his two starts but is still a work in progress. Family Leader ran on late without menacing following a patient ride fifth from the rear. He's better suited over the 1,400m. Eight Trigrams did make some ground travelling fourth from the back. He hasn't gone all that badly in his two runs.

Racing Incident Report

Race Four: (541) - CASTLE PEAK BAY HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

KEEN FAY FAY was withdrawn on 30.3.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind).

SPIRIT PATCH was also withdrawn on 30.3.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality).

Before being allowed to race again, KEEN FAY FAY and SPIRIT PATCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

GOLDEN SIXTY began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of HAPPY COOPERATION.

FABULOUS EIGHT began awkwardly and then lost ground when crowded for room between FAMILY LEADER and EIGHT TRIGRAMS which shifted in.

From the outside barrier, JUNZI was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Near the 950 Metres, FABULOUS EIGHT was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of EIGHT TRIGRAMS.

After the 900 Metres, SPEEDY OPTIMIST was left racing wide and without cover.

Making the turn after the 900 Metres, WINNERS BROTHER got its head on the side, shifted out and dipped.

After this, WINNERS BROTHER, despite being ridden along to maintain its position, gave ground abruptly.

As a result of WINNERS BROTHER giving ground abruptly, SONIC FIGHTER was severely checked away from the heels of that horse from near the 800 Metres until approaching the 650 Metres, resulting in SONIC FIGHTER losing a considerable amount of ground.

FABULOUS EIGHT, which was racing outside SONIC FIGHTER, was inconvenienced in consequence near the 750 Metres and passing the 700 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EIGHT TRIGRAMS as a result of SONIC FIGHTER shifting out away from the heels of WINNERS BROTHER.

JUNZI, which was following FABULOUS EIGHT, was awkwardly placed behind that horse after the 800 Metres and again passing the 700 Metres.

After the race, H N Wong reported that WINNERS BROTHER was very reluctant to maintain its position in amongst other horses rather than having any physical issues.

A veterinary inspection of WINNERS BROTHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

The racing manners of WINNERS BROTHER were considered unacceptable.

WINNERS BROTHERS must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards in amongst horses around a bend prior to being permitted to race again.

A veterinary inspection of SONIC FIGHTER and FABULOUS EIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

GOLDEN SIXTY and SHINING ACE were sent for sampling.