06/12/2015  Shatin  Race 11

LUCKY HAMMER began awkwardly and lost ground. After this, LUCKY HAMMER was ridden along to improve its position. GLORIOUS SUN, which was leaning on the outside of its barrier, shifted out abruptly at the start, causing CHARITY PLENTY and TIANHUANG to be badly crowded for room inside CARTOON FAY FAY which became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by TIANHUANG. From wide barriers, VANILLA and GOLDLAND DANCER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1300 Metres, LUCKY HAMMER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NOBLE ALPHA. After the 900 Metres, CARTOON FAY FAY was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, TIANHUANG and JUN HUO raced tight as TIANHUANG attempted to shift out into clear running. Near the 150 Metres, CARTOON FAY FAY was steadied away from the heels of EXECUTIVE MANDATE after being bumped by LITTLE DRAGON which became unbalanced after making contact with CARTOON FAY FAY. Near the 100 Metres, Apprentice K K Chiong (LUCKY HAMMER) dropped her whip. After the race, J Moreira stated that after being badly crowded for room on jumping, he had to ride TIANHUANG throughout the race in an attempt to have the horse maintain its position and travel better. He said this was consistent with the manner in which the horse had raced previously. He said in the early part of the Straight the horse was initially one-paced, however, found the line fairly over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of TIANHUANG immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TIANHUANG, NOBLE ALPHA and EXECUTIVE MANDATE were sent for sampling.