21/01/2012  Shatin  Race 6

On entering the track, CHAMPION MOUNT made contact with a rail. On arrival at the Start, CHAMPION MOUNT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Also after arriving at the start, the tongue tie fitted to CHAMPION MOUNT was refitted. REAL GENEROUS was slow to begin. At the 1400 Metres, GREAT SHOW, which was being hard ridden, was crowded for room between GOOD THINKER and MERACUS which shifted in. In this incident, GREAT SHOW made contact with the hindquarters of GOOD THINKER which became unbalanced. Making the turn near the 900 Metres, GOOD THINKER shifted out away from the heels of FASTPLUS MASTER and in doing so made heavy contact with GREAT SHOW, causing both horses to become badly unbalanced and GOOD THINKER to lose ground. IRON HAWK, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After this, GREAT SHOW travelled wide and without cover. Near the 500 Metres, RIGHT TIMING was momentarily crowded for room inside NICKU which shifted in marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of BULLISH POWER. For some distance after this, NICKU continued to be awkwardly placed behind BULLISH POWER. At the 400 Metres, GREAT SHOW became unbalanced when bumped by TELECOM TOP STAR which shifted out in an endeavour to obtain clear running. TELECOM TOP STAR then had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 350 Metres. In the early part of the Straight, FASTPLUS MASTER had difficulty obtaining clear running. Near the 250 Metres, REAL GENEROUS shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped NICKU. For the major part of the race, STARLIT WARRIOR travelled wide and without cover. The performance of GREAT SHOW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GREAT SHOW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of FASTPLUS MASTER after the race did not show any significant findings. REAL GENEROUS and RIGHT TIMING were sent for sampling.