Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Beauty Live just held off Shining Gem after moving to the front 100m out following a pace-stalking run for a third win from five starts. He's a nice progressive type and can win again. Shining Gem stayed on nicely to make it close in the end after chasing the speed wide without cover. He's honest as the day is long. Righteous Doctrine ran on nicely to snatch third in deep stretch after a patient ride two from the rear. He proved a surprise second with a step back to 1,400m last start was not a fluke. Long-time leader Kilindini grudgingly gave way after turning the final bend a length on top. He's shown improved following a downgrade in his last two runs. Seasons Bliss ran on steadily to just miss the frame after a wide with cover trip in midfield. He's found things harder in his past four runs at this level. Circuit Stellar made good ground late after tacking on to travel one from the rear 1,000m out after a very slow start. It was nonetheless another honest performance. Veteran Racing Fighter wasn't too far off the mark after a one-off run behind midfield. It was his best effort of the season. Well-backed late Brilliant Way was short of room at times but nonetheless disappointing after a box-seat run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (538) - LAI KING HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

As the start was effected, CIRCUIT STELLAR became fractious and lifted its front feet off the ground, resulting in the horse losing a considerable amount of ground.

Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT STELLAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.

SHINING GEM shifted out at the start and inconvenienced BEAUTY LIVE.

From the outside barriers, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE and NOWITZKI were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After the 1200 Metres, SHINING GEM was left racing wide and without cover.

After the 1100 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when racing close to the heels of DECRYPT.

For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, CIRCUIT STELLAR got its head up when travelling keenly.

Passing the 400 Metres, ACE ONE was held up for clear running behind BEAUTY LIVE.

Approaching the 100 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE raced tight inside RACING FIGHTER when improving into restricted room between that horse and SHINING GEM.

When questioned regarding the performance of BRILLIANT WAY, V Borges stated that the horse travelled too keenly in the early and middle stages to be able to finish the race off.

He said when being steadied to obtain cover after the 1300 Metres, BRILLIANT WAY proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions.

He added that after being crossed by KILINDINI after the 1100 Metres, BRILLIANT WAY wound not relax.

He said he was able to obtain a clear run to the inside of KILINDINI in the early part of the Straight, however, BRILLIANT WAY was not able to improve into the run due to the horse not being able to finish the race off as a result of its racing manners in the early and middle stages.

A veterinary inspection of BRILLIANT WAY immediately following the race found that horse to have blood in the mouth and to have sustained a laceration to the tongue.

BEAUTY LIVE and SHINING GEM were sent for sampling.

<28/3/2022 Additional Veterinary Reports>After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on NOWITZKI at the request of Trainer T P Yung.

The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

The Veterinary Surgeon also reported that NOWITZKI was lame in its right hind leg on the morning after racing.

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

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GENERAL:

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Racing Laboratory tests of VIVA MAMA, ABOVE ALL, DIAMOND STAR, SMILING FACE, PACKING FAMOUS, KING DRAGON, KOKUSHI MUSOU, GANG OF BROTHERS, BULLETPROOF, UNIVERSAL GO GO, BIG TWO, LIKE THAT, FARIBAULT, EASON, STOCK LEGEND, ARMOUR EAGLE, SCOTCH TYCOON, BE READY, GALLANT CROWN, RED MAJESTY and EVERYONE'S DELIGHT (16.3.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawals Race 2: KWAI CHUNG ELITE on 26.3.22 on veterinary advice.

Race 3: BEAUTY JOY on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

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Fine Race 2: Trainer K L Man (SPEEDY DRAGON): $2,000 for failing to submit a gear change for the horse by the required time.

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Severe Reprimand Race 2: B Shinn (GO GO SIXTEEN) for shifting out after the 200 Metres.

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Reprimands Race 6: K Teetan (NOBLE BOYZ) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

Race 9: V Borges (CASA LEGEND) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

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Warnings Race 6: Z Purton (FUN N GLORY) for shifting in passing the 300 Metres.

Race 7: J Moreira (COPARTNER AMBITION) re using the whip down the shoulder of the horse.

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Barrier Trials Race 6: COUNTRY TREASURE Race 10: CIRCUIT STELLAR

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: KWAI CHUNG ELITE Race 3: BEAUTY JOY BEAUTY FIT Race 6: COUNTRY TREASURE Race 7: PRESENCE Race 8: SALUTATION INFINITY WIN

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A+3 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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