Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Fantastic Treasure showed a good turn of foot along the inside to win going away passing the 150m in a class record time after travelling five-back on the fence to remain unbeaten in five starts. He's still only three years of age and has very bright future ahead of him. E Star jumped out of his skin late to grab second in deep stretch after settling fifth last from a wide gate. He's been racing very well this season and was able to hold his own up in grade off a lighter weight. Punted late Hinchinlove found a couple too smart in the end after surging to the lead near the 150m following a prominent run on the fence. It was another fine effort after an upset win last start. Not Usual Talent got going from behind midfield to fill the frame without menacing the top three. It was another honest effort. Maximus came up one-paced over the final 100m after racing to the lead 300m out following a one-off run tracking the leader from gate 14. He's better suited over a mile or 1,800m. Roman Turbo only plodded when asked for an effort following a prominent run. On face value, it was a disappointing run. Another failing to live up to expectations was Beauty Smile who never fired after a one-off run in midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (679) - CRYSTAL HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1400Meters

PRIVATE ROCKET shifted out at the start and bumped ARTHUR'S KINGDOM.

BAND OF BROTHERS got its head up on jumping and consequently lost ground.

BAND OF BROTHERS was then shifted across behind runners to obtain cover from a wide barrier.

From a wide barrier, SEA OF LIFE was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.

Passing the 1100 Metres, RACING FIGHTER was momentarily crowded for room inside FANTASTIC TREASURE which was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to RACING FIGHTER.

RACING FIGHTER was then steadied passing the 1000 Metres to avoid the heels of FANTASTIC TREASURE (C Schofield) which shifted in.

C Schofield was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 950 Metres, ARTHUR'S KINGDOM, which was reluctant to improve its position inside FANTASTIC TREASURE, was eased away from the heels of that horse which shifted in.

BAND OF BROTHERS, which was following, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ARTHUR'S KINGDOM in consequence.

C Schofield was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 250 Metres, NOT USUAL TALENT raced tight outside ROMAN TURBO which got its head on the side and lay out under pressure.

For the majority of the race, PRIVATE ROCKET travelled wide and without cover.

The performance of TEAM SPIRIT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, TEAM SPIRIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After the race, J Moreira stated that SMILING TIME did not feel comfortable in its action during the event.

A veterinary inspection of SMILING TIME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Before being allowed to race again, SMILING TIME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Also after the race, Z Purton stated that passing the 200 Metres BEAUTY SMILE became unbalanced in its action and shifted out and for this reason he eased the horse down over the concluding stages.

He said however that after the race he was not able to detect any significant abnormalities with BEAUTY SMILE.

A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY SMILE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY SMILE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of ROMAN TURBO and PRIVATE ROCKET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

FANTASTIC TREASURE and E STAR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 8 - 10 were each put back 5 minutes.

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Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 12 May 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of JADE THEATRE, KA YING BRILLIANCE, FAIRY FLOSS, DRAGON COMMANDER, CARROLL STREET, WINNER METHOD, STRIKING MR C, AMAZING KNIGHT, INFINITE POWER, THE BEST HERO, GOLD COMET, OH BRAVO, SUPER WINNER, CRAIG'S STAR, MAN STAR and HARMONY SPIRIT revealed no apparent abnormality.

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Racing Laboratory tests of E HONEY, NOBLE DESIRE, HAPPY PROFIT, SUNNY STAR, SMOOTHIES, HARMONY FIRE, SUPER COMMANDER, FORTUNE HERO, AMBITIOUS HEART, EXUBERANT, WINNING DELAGO, ROYAL RACER, TOTAL POWER, JOLLY HONOUR, MCLUCKY, STOCK LEGEND, MAJESTIC STAR, KINDA COOL, HANDSOME BO BO and IGNITING (5.5.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawal Race 8: MULTIMILLION at barriers on veterinary advice.

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Severe Reprimand Race 10: C Schofield (FANTASTIC TREASURE) for shifting in passing the 1000 Metres.

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Warnings Race 6: C Wong (PERFECT TO PLAY) for shifting in passing the 200 Metres.

Race 10: C Schofield (FANTASTIC TREASURE) for shifting in near the 950 Metres.



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Stalls Tests Race 4: AHEAD A HEAD Race 6: PERFECT TO PLAY

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Barrier Trials Race 1: GOLDEN MISSION Race 5: INCREDIBLE Race 10: TEAM SPIRIT

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: GOLDEN MISSION MASTERWORK Race 5: INCREDIBLE Race 6: MORE THAN A HORSE Race 8: MULTIMILLION YEE CHEONG BABY Race 10: TEAM SPIRIT SMILING TIME BEAUTY SMILE

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement MIXED - All Weather Track / Turf C+3 Course

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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