Recap by phillip woo

Maldives dashed strongly when ridden for luck second last to snatch victory on the wire. He can be quirky at times but clearly has ability. Well-backed late Golden Link did everything right but get the win after bobbing his head in front passing the 200m following a one-off run better than midfield. He does appear from his past two of three runs to have the tools to add to a win at this level in late-March. Super Winner just nailed Super Ten for a placing after travelling box seat. It was another good effort after winning four of five prior starts. Super Ten lost a placing very late after working to a narrow lead 370m out chasing the leader Baby from a wide draw. It was another positive performance carrying more weight after back-to-back wins. Favourite War Weapon stayed on next best without menacing the top four after a wide without cover run better than midfield. He had an excuse. Lifeline Vision made some progress without ever looking a threat after a one-off run worse than midfield. He failed to build on a placing last start but was only having his fourth run in Hong Kong.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (767) - AQUAMARINE HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

HEZA BEAUTY began awkwardly.

LIFELINE VISION shifted out at the start and bumped CHEVALIER PRINCE.

WAR WEAPON was crowded for room on jumping between PARTY EVERYDAY and GOLDEN LINK which shifted out.

BABY shifted out at the start and inconvenienced MALDIVES and GREAT TREASURE.

After this, from wide barriers, MALDIVES and GREAT TREASURE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Approaching the 1100 Metres, APACHE PASS travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover behind SUPER WINNER.

Near the 1100 Metres, SUPER WINNER was hampered when directed in away from the heels of BABY (A Hamelin) which shifted in when not properly clear.

A Hamelin was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

After the 1000 Metres, WAR WEAPON and COMPASSION SPIRIT were left racing wide and without cover.

Passing the 400 Metres, PARTY EVERYDAY was very awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHEVALIER PRINCE when being shifted to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running.

Also passing the 400 Metres, SUPER WINNER was awkwardly placed behind SUPER TEN.

Approaching the 300 Metres, BABY, which was commencing to give ground, was eased away from the heels of SUPER WINNER which, after improving into tight running inside SUPER TEN, shifted in away from that horse.

Passing the 100 Metres.

MEANINGFUL STAR and PARTY EVERYDAY bumped.

Near the 75 Metres, SUPER WINNER shifted out and brushed SUPER TEN.

When questioned, J Moreira stated that in pre-race discussions with the connections of SUPER WINNER, it was noted that no horse had been able to be successful leading at today's meeting other than earlier in the day in a distance race.

He said therefore he was told to obtain a forward position on SUPER WINNER, but if another horse was intent on leading, he should obtain a trailing position behind that horse as SUPER WINNER had finished off a race strongly when successful earlier in the season when ridden in a trailing position.

He said in accordance with his instructions he rode SUPER WINNER positively in the early stages, but after travelling a short distance he observed that BABY was being ridden along from a wide barrier to also take up a forward position.

He said having regard to his instructions and as the rider of BABY was intent on leading, he elected to allow that horse to cross SUPER WINNER and obtain the position behind that horse.

He added after obtaining the lead BABY steadied the tempo of the race which resulted in SUPER WINNER being awkwardly placed behind that horse in the middle stages.

He said after having some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight SUPER WINNER then finished off the race strongly over the latter stages.

A veterinary inspection of HEZA BEAUTY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

WAR WEAPON, MALDIVES and GOLDEN LINK were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 13 June 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of CALIFORNIA SPANGLE, CORDYCEPS SIX, FOR FUN'S SAKE, TELECOM MISSILE, SKY TREASURE, VEGA RHYTHM, BLAZE WARRIOR, FIRE BALL, STEEL WIN, DASHING FIT, THE BEST HERO, PLIKCLONE, CITY LEGEND, AWE, BULB PALS, GRACYLOVE, MASTER EIGHT, THE GOLDEN SCENERY, SEVEN HEAVENS, MAN STAR, GUNNISON, WILL POWER, CZARSON, ULTRA EXPRESS and SERIOUS LIAISON revealed no apparent abnormality.

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Racing Laboratory tests of UNIVERSAL CROWN, MOON PEAKS, FOR FUN'S SAKE, SEVEN HEAVENS, SPARKLING DOLPHIN, BRILLIANT FORTUNE, JOYFUL FORTUNE, METRO WARRIOR, SURE WIN WIN, DRAGON COMMANDER, ZONE D, PACKING AWARD, ULTIMATE GLORY, FAIRY FLOSS, SUPER FAST, VICTORY SCHOLARS, INFINITE POWER, LUCKY WITH YOU, DROPS OF GOD, DIAMOND BRILLIANT, WINNER METHOD, THE HULK, KASI FARASI, LEAP OF FAITH, TOURBILLON DIAMOND, THE ROCK, HIGHLAND FORTUNE (6.6.21) and APOLAR WARRIOR, SKY GEM, WEALTHY EMPLOYEE, PACKING VICTORY, MELBOURNE HALL, TELECOM SMART, ARES, SUMMIT CHEERS, HAPPY TANGO, MANAGEMENT SUPREME, TRADER, HARMONY FIRE, HEART CONQUERED, RED MAJESTY, SAVVY KINGMAN, SMOOTHIES, EVERYONE'S DELIGHT, KA YING EXCELLENT, LUCKY MORE, HARMONY AND RICH, SHINING ACE, IGNITING, MCLUCKY, SIGHT SUCCESS (9.6.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawals Race 1: ANONYMA on the way to the Start on veterinary advice.

Race 9: SEA OF LIFE on 17.6.21 on veterinary advice.

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Fines Race 1: A Badel (RUN RUN GOOD): $180,000 for careless riding approaching the 1100 Metres.

Race 4: R Maia (MARADO): $7,500 for careless riding approaching the 1100 Metres.

Race 5: A Badel (FAST MOST FURIOUS): $5,000 for dropping his whip in races.

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Severe Reprimands Race 6: R Maia (WISDOM PATCH) for shifting in passing the 1200 Metres.

Race 10: A Hamelin (BABY) for shifting in near the 1100 Metres.

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Reprimand Race 1: K C Leung (LIGHT MY DAY) for shifting in near the 850 Metres and again making the turn after the 850 Metres.

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Warning Race 4: A Hamelin (MOST WELCOME) for shifting in approaching the 300 Metres.

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Suspensions Race 4: R Maia (MARADO) for careless riding approaching the 1100 Metres (from 26 June 2021 until 2 July 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 7: M F Poon (LUCKY PATCH) for careless riding over the concluding stages (from 4 July 2021 until 8 July 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 7: NOT USUAL TALENT HEALTHY HAPPY

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Bleeders Race 1: CHEEKY PRAWN Race 3: PEGASUS GLORY Race 9: SEA OF LIFE

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Parade Test Race 1: ANONYMA

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Stalls Test Race 8: KILLER BEE

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Barrier Trials Race 1: CRUCIATUS MAGIC BONUS Race 7: NOT USUAL TALENT HEALTHY HAPPY

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: ANONYMA CRUCIATUS MAGIC BONUS WONDER EXPRESS Race 3: NEXTMODEL Race 4: DRAGON BABY Race 7: NOT USUAL TALENT HEALTHY HAPPY Race 9: THE CROWN 13.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A Course, the false outside rail was placed at 4 metres.

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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