Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Green Luck rallied nicely to take control 150m after enjoying a lovely run on the fence better than midfield. He relished the downgrade with a return to his favourite Valley 1,650m. Tsar stayed on nicely for second at massive odds after circling the field from last at the 800m to sit fore of midfield 600m out. It was an improved effort second up trying the Valley for the first time. Incanto Prepared ran on late from towards the rear to edge Bear Again for a placing. He continues to add to his fine form this season over this Valley trip. Bear Again grudgingly gave way after handing up the lead to sit second 1,000m out. He's not far off a bottom. Celestial Power kept on okay after rolling forward three deep to lead 550 out following a no-cover run behind midfield. He had an excuse. Plunged late, Beauty Spirit ran on steadily without menacing following a rail run in midfield. He's still trying to find his mark. Tashidelek was yielding ground 150m out after working hard from a wide gate to lead to lead 1,000m out. He had no favours and needed the run following a break.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (459) - TSUI MAN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

On leaving the Parade Ring, FLYING SWORD made contact with a rail.

On arrival at the Start, FLYING SWORD was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse was suitable to race.

When parading behind the barriers, TSAR made contact with a rail and was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse was suitable to race.

GREEN LUCK shifted out at the start and bumped BEAR AGAIN.

ALPHA HEDGE shifted out at the start, resulting in INCANTO PREPARED being hampered and taken out onto CELESTIAL POWER which was crowded for room inside CINQUANTE CINQ which became unbalanced after being bumped by CELESTIAL POWER.

FLYING SWORD began awkwardly and then was crowded for room on jumping between TASHIDELEK and REEL BIZZY which shifted out.

In the early stages, CINQUANTE CINQ, FLYING SWORD and TSAR were all shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, TASHIDELEK, when racing wide, was allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead near the 1100 Metres at which stage CELESTIAL POWER was left racing wide and without cover.

CELESTIAL POWER was then ridden along passing the 800 Metres to take up a more forward position and shift across to race outside the lead passing the 600 Metres.

After passing the winning post on the first occasion, FLYING SWORD got its head up when awkwardly placed behind CELESTIAL POWER.

Approaching the 200 Metres, FLYING SWORD was directed to the outside of BEAUTY SPIRIT to continue improving.

Close to the finishing line, HIGH REV was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEAR AGAIN and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race.

In the Straight, BEAR AGAIN lay out under pressure.

A veterinary inspection of CINQUANTE CINQ, HIGH REV and TASHIDELEK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

GREEN LUCK and TSAR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 21 February 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of RESOLUTE, HAPPY TANGO, PANFIELD, FLYING QUEST, WAIKUKU, SOUTHERN LEGEND, PAKISTAN FRIEND, JOYFUL HEART, VUKAN, CHARITY GRACE, MAN STAR, LUCKY FUN, GOLDEN SIXTY, FURORE, CZARSON, SILVER FIG, WE THE SOUTH, TOURBILLON DIAMOND, HEALTHY HAPPY, RUSSIAN EMPEROR, TEMPEST EXPRESS and FLAGSHIP GLORY revealed no apparent abnormality.

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Racing Laboratory tests of KUNGFUMASTER PANDA, AMAZING AGILITY, NOBLE MAN, SUN OF MAKFI, SUPER TEN, DANDY YEARS, NEW FUTURE, FANTASTIC TREASURE, SMART WONGCHOY, DIVINE ERA, DECISIVE TWELVE, SUPER WINNER, DECISIVE ACTION, GREEN ENVY, INVINCIBLE MISSILE, MASTER MONTARO, HORSESAIN BOLT, CALIFORNIA RAD, BEAUTY SMILE, STAR SHINE, SIGHT SUCCESS, WELLINGTON, DUKE WAI, WHEN YOU BELIEVE, TRUST ME, JUNEAU PARK, SUPER FOOTBALL, PRECISE EXPRESS and RIGHT CHOICE (14.2.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawal Race 6: CLASSIC UNICORN on 23.2.21 on veterinary advice.

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Riding Changes As C Schofield was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 22 February 2021: Race 1: Z Purton on SHINEALOT Race 2: Z Purton on KING DRAGON Race 5: A Hamelin on CANTSTOPTHEFEELING Race 6: A Hamelin on AMAZING STAR Race 7: C Y Ho on RED IMPACT Race 9: K C Leung on REEL BIZZY

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Fines Race 2: T Piccone (KIRAM): $12,500 for careless riding near the 350 Metres.

Race 6: V Borges (SHINING ACE): $2,000 for attempting to mount another horse in the Parade Ring.



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Reprimands Race 2: C Y Ho (HAPPY WARRIOR) for shifting in passing the 1100 Metres.

Race 6: Z Purton (GRATEFUL HEART) for shifting out at the 300 Metres.

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Warnings Race 3: M Chadwick (GENERAL'S DELIGHT) for shifting in approaching the 150 Metres.

Race 6: A Badel (SKY FIELD) for shifting in passing the 100 Metres.

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Suspension Race 2: T Piccone (KIRAM) for careless riding near the 350 Metres (from 28 March 2021 until 1 April 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Bleeders Race 2: A A AGILITY Race 7: WINNING FEELING

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 2: LUCKY DIAMOND

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Barrier Trials Race 2: LUCKY DIAMOND Race 3: SIMPLY BRILLIANT SUNSHINE WARRIOR Race 5: FORTUNE CARRIER

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: WONDER WIN SANGRIA Race 2: LUCKY DIAMOND Race 3: SIMPLY BRILLIANT SUNSHINE WARRIOR Race 5: FORTUNE CARRIER Race 6: CLASSIC UNICORN Race 8: MASSIVE POCKET Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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