13/12/2015  Shatin  Race 1

RUN FORREST began awkwardly and lost ground. WINGOLD was crowded for room on jumping between JOLLY JOLLY and MODERN TSAR which got its head on the side and shifted out. After this, WINGOLD got its head up on a number of occasions when being shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. LAUGH OUT LOUD and TEN SPEED bumped on jumping. MAGNETISM began only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of OVETT which shifted in. Approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, MAGNETISM got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed close to the heels of PEOPLE'S KNIGHT which was being steadied to allow JOLLY JOLLY to cross. When this incident occurred, MAGNETISM shifted in, resulting in LAUGH OUT LOUD being momentarily tightened. Passing the 900 Metres, LAUGH OUT LOUD became unbalanced when racing tight inside PEOPLE'S KNIGHT which got its head on the side and shifted in away from SUPER FLUKE (M Demuro). A short distance later, LAUGH OUT LOUD was checked when PEOPLE'S KNIGHT was momentarily taken in by SUPER FLUKE which then shifted out to relieve the tightening to runners on its inside. M Demuro was advised that in the circumstances the Stewards did not believe there was sufficient evidence to conclude that he had ridden carelessly at this stage of the race, however, he was told to ensure that he leaves comfortable room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. Near the 650 Metres, SUPER FLUKE and PEOPLE'S KNIGHT raced tight and then approaching the 600 Metres those horses bumped and as a result became unbalanced. At the 500 Metres, MODERN TSAR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PAKISTAN BABY. Passing the 500 Metres, WINGOLD got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENORMOUS HONOUR. Near the 450 Metres, ENORMOUS HONOUR shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of PAKISTAN BABY which became unbalanced. A short distance later, ENORMOUS HONOUR became unbalanced when racing tight between PAKISTAN BABY and RUN FORREST which shifted out away from the heels of TEN SPEED. Passing the 400 Metres, JUN GONG and HAPPY JOURNEY bumped. Near the 350 Metres, WINGOLD was shifted out away from the heels of ENORMOUS HONOUR which was disappointed for running between PAKISTAN BABY and HAPPY JOURNEY. After this, ENORMOUS HONOUR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY JOURNEY until passing the 300 Metres. WINGOLD was shifted out away from the heels of MODERN TSAR passing the 300 Metres to obtain clear running. In the Straight, JUN GONG raced with its head on the side and lay in under pressure. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JUN GONG had bled from both nostrils. For the majority of the race, SUPER FLUKE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of LAUGH OUT LOUD and PAKISTAN BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JOLLY JOLLY and PEOPLE'S KNIGHT were sent for sampling.