08/07/2012  Shatin  Race 11

On jumping, AOMEN knuckled over, resulting in its rider, D Whyte, being dislodged. Before being allowed to race again, AOMEN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. FINEZZA and SUPER CITY were slow to begin. From the outside barrier, KING’S FOLKS was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Rounding the Home Turn, YUE LU TREASURE and KING’S FOLKS were taken wider by FINEZZA which shifted out to obtain clear running. After the race, W M Lai reported that DRAGON FIGHTER did not feel comfortable in its action and as the horse was beaten, he eased it down over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON FIGHTER after the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON FIGHTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of VICTORY MASTER, B Prebble stated that his mount travelled only fairly in the early stages and, in his opinion, did not feel comfortable on today’s track surface. He said although VICTORY MASTER was left racing without cover after the 900 Metres, he did not feel that it was travelling well enough to improve its position to shift in closer to the rail. He said that the horse gave him a brief response at the entrance to the Straight, however, after this was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to finish off its race. A veterinary inspection of AOMEN, FREE JUDGEMENT, GROOVY and VICTORY MASTER after the race did not show any significant findings. SCARLET CAMELLIA and JIMSON THE BEST were sent for sampling.