21/03/2010  Shatin  Race 1

STALLION SUPREME began awkwardly. SPARKLING FEELING was slow to begin. JIMSON THE BEST, which was slow to begin, was steadied away from the heels of FAIRY DRAGON which shifted in on jumping. Near the 700 Metres, GOOD JOB shifted out and bumped JIMSON THE BEST when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FISHKING GLORY. At the 600 Metres, FISHKING GLORY shifted out, resulting in FIRST IN COMMAND being taken out onto CLASSIC NAVIGATOR, causing both horses to be hampered. In this incident, CLASSIC NAVIGATOR shifted out and crowded the room of RUGBY HEAVEN. Then near the 500 Metres, FIRST IN COMMAND was again crowded for room between CLASSIC NAVIGATOR and FISHKING GLORY (A Suborics) which shifted out. A Suborics was advised to ensure that he gives his fellow riders sufficient racing room. STALLION SUPREME, which was following FIRST IN COMMAND, was hampered in consequence. The performance of NICKU, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NICKU will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RUGBY HEAVEN and FAIR NAVIGATOR were sent for sampling.