04/01/2015  Shatin  Race 9

BIG FOUR began only fairly. LAUGH OUT LOUD shifted in at the start and bumped BEYOND FANTASY. From wide barriers, GALLANT TRIUMPH and PERCY JACKSON were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being ridden along for some distance prior to and after the 1200 Metres, HAPPY PLACE was reluctant to maintain its position and then making the turn near the 900 Metres got its head on the side and shifted out across the heels of CHATER LEGEND, resulting in HAPPY PLACE being checked and losing ground. In the Straight, BUNKER SHOT hung in and proved difficult to ride and passing the 200 Metres shifted in, resulting in COLLATOR being hampered. Near the 100 Metres, HAPPY PLACE and REDKIRK WARRIOR bumped as a result of both horses shifting ground, causing them to become unbalanced. BIG FOUR was unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the Straight and consequently was not able to be tested. Throughout the race, BUNKER SHOT travelled wide and without cover. The Stewards opened an inquiry into G Mosse’s handling of REDKIRK WARRIOR. After having taken evidence from Jockey Mosse and Mr W Y So, the trainer of REDKIRK WARRIOR, the inquiry was adjourned until a date to be fixed. A veterinary inspection of REDKIRK WARRIOR, BIG FOUR and GALLANT TRIUMPH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BIG FOUR, KYNAM and REAL SUPREME were sent for sampling.