13/04/2009  Shatin  Race 1

JUST CHILL proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, JUST CHILL will have to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. On jumping, BRIGHT TOUCH bounded in the air, causing Y T Cheng, its rider, to become badly unbalanced and be dislodged. Before being allowed to race again, BRIGHT TOUCH will have to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. After the race, Y T Cheng was examined by the Club's doctor who said in his opinion he was fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements. CRIMSON LUCK began awkwardly, got its head up and then shortly afterwards was buffeted for room between CALIFORNIA MOON and JUST CHILL, both of which shifted ground. In this incident, JUST CHILL became unbalanced and lost ground. Shortly after the start, JUST CHILL was checked when crowded for room between CRIMSON LUCK which was carried in by CALIFORNIA MOON which had its head on the side and shifted ground and LEGEND EXPRESS (J Winks) which shifted out when not clear. In the circumstances, J Winks was severely reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. For the major part of the race, LUCKY SELECTION hung out and proved difficult to ride. Apprentice T H So (HEALTHY BLUEBERRY) was reminded of his responsibility to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. JUST CHILL was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of JUST CHILL after the race did not show any significant findings. CALIFORNIA MOON and DASHING VICTORY were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DASHING VICTORY had lost its left front plate.