Recap by phillip woo

Farshad kept finding after enjoying an uncontested lead from gate one to ring up backto- back wins. He's firing on all cylinders and should remain competitive off a higher mark in this grade. Well-backed, Surrealism kept plugging away to finish a close second following a box-seat run. He was able to give a better sight from a good gate. Exceptional Nice stuck on well to finish a close third following a pace-stalking run. He did put the writing on the wall two back from an outside draw and had gate four last night. Punted late, Sunny Star ran on well after settling last from the widest draw to dead-heat with Nothing New for fourth. It was a solid effort in a race run to suit those up front. Nothing New made a steady bid following a rail run in midfield. He's been in the thick of the finish in his past four of six local starts and can bob up at any moment. Prime Minister just failed to hit the frame after biding his time second last from an awkward gate. He does appear to be getting the hang of things in his past few runs at both tracks. Fast Pace ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He got too far back from a wide draw.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (535) - JUNCTION HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

As the start was effected, NOTHING NEW bounded in the air and consequently was slow to begin.

Before being allowed to race again, NOTHING NEW will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

PRIME MINISTER and KING OPIE bumped at the start.

After this, PRIME MINISTER was steadied to obtain cover.

From the outside barriers, FAST PACE, PIANO SOLO and SUNNY STAR were all steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, WEALTHY DELIGHT momentarily raced in restricted room inside PERPETUUM which lay in.

PERPETUUM was then left racing wide and without cover passing the 1100 Metres.

Near the 1350 Metres, PIANO SOLO shifted out and raced tight inside WEALTHY DELIGHT.

NOTHING NEW travelled keenly passing the 1200 Metres.

PIANO SOLO commenced to travel keenly approaching the 1000 Metres when awkwardly placed behind NOTHING NEW.

PIANO SOLO made the turn after the 600 Metres awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of TOTAL POWER.

After the 500 Metres, PERPETUUM raced tight outside PRIME MINISTER which shifted to the outside of WEALTHY DELIGHT.

Passing the 400 Metres, WEALTHY DELIGHT was momentarily steadied away from the heels of FAST PACE (M L Yeung) which shifted out.

M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Passing the 250 Metres, FAST PACE was shifted out away from the heels of TOTAL POWER which was directed out by KING OPIE which shifted out and away from NOTHING NEW which itself got its head on the side and lay out.

Near the 50 Metres, TOTAL POWER lay in towards KING OPIE, resulting in KING OPIE being checked away from the heels of that horse.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of WEALTHY DELIGHT, Z Purton stated that in the early stages he was able to obtain a midfield position on WEALTHY DELIGHT and the horse initially travelled satisfactorily.

He said WEALTHY DELIGHT was left flat-footed near the 700 Metres and, despite him riding his mount along, was unable to quicken.

He said he placed WEALTHY DELIGHT under heavy pressure prior to the 500 Metres, however, the horse failed to quicken and then over the latter stages of the race was only one-paced.

He added he was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of WEALTHY DELIGHT as the horse appeared sound in its action both during and after the race.

A veterinary inspection of WEALTHY DELIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

The performance of WEALTHY DELIGHT, a last start winner and favourite for tonight's race, was considered unacceptable.

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

A veterinary inspection of PERPETUUM and KING OPIE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

WEALTHY DELIGHT, FARSHAD and SURREALISM were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 21 March 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BELLA BABY, PACKING AWARD, FANTASTIC TREASURE, GALACTIC, CHARITY FUN, PAKISTAN FRIEND, CHARITY GRACE, MASTER HERO, SHANGHAI DRAGON, ULTRA EXPRESS, BELUGA, TRUE LEGEND, COURIER WONDER, REGENCY BO BO, SKY DARCI, FANTASTIC WAY, THE RUNNER, RELIABLE TEAM and BEAUTY SMILE revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of KILLER BEE, JADE PHOENIX, KA YING STAR, MORE THAN THIS, DOUBLE TAKE, YES WE CAN, SEIZE THE SPIRIT, DAILY CHARM, GUY DRAGON, ROMAN TURBO, SUPER WEALTHY, HARMONY N BLESSED, VALIANT DREAM, BRILLIANT FORTUNE, HOT KING PRAWN, WELLINGTON, COMPUTER PATCH, SUPER WINNER, DANDY YEARS, HONGKONG GREAT, STAR OF YUEN LONG, ROMANTIC COMBO, SERIOUS LIAISON and BAY TIBBS (13.3.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawals Race 8: AURORA PEGASUS on 22.3.21 on veterinary advice.

MAJESTIC GOLD on 23.3.21 on veterinary advice.



2.

Warnings Race 3: Apprentice C Wong (CABLE SPEED) for shifting in near the 200 Metres.

Race 9: M L Yeung (FAST PACE) for shifting out passing the 400 Metres.

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Suspensions Race 3: H W Lai (ALL BEST FRIENDS) for careless riding near the 1300 Metres (from 31 March 2021 until 6 April 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 7: M F Poon (SHOUSON) for careless riding approaching and passing the 200 Metres (from 14 April 2021 until 18 April 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Adjourned Inquiry Race 4

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Stalls Test Race 9: NOTHING NEW

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Barrier Trials Race 1: DR EQ Race 8: SOARING TOWER Race 9: WEALTHY DELIGHT

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: DR EQ AFTER ME I'M THE CONQUIST Race 2: TAILOR MADE Race 5: KING'S TROOPER Race 8: AURORA PEGASUS MAJESTIC GOLD SOARING TOWER Race 9: WEALTHY DELIGHT

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf C+3 Course.

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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