04/11/2012  Shatin  Race 1

UNDOUBTEDLY MINE and INFINITE COURAGE were checked when crowded for room at the start between CHINA ANGEL which shifted in and MAGICAL BEAM (M Chadwick) which shifted out. M Chadwick was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from causing interference. CHAMPION RANGER was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of NO TIES. From the outside barrier, SYDNEY POWER was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, CHAMPION RANGER shifted in towards the running rail and became unbalanced. UNDOUBTEDLY MINE, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. Approaching the 700 Metres, CHAMPION RANGER was awkwardly placed inside the heels of MAGICAL BEAM. Passing the 700 Metres, SYDNEY POWER got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHINA ANGEL. Near the 200 Metres, CHAMPION RANGER was shifted in away from the heels of NO TIES which at this time was steadied and shifted to the outside of PERFECT HEDGE to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, CHAMPION RANGER got its head on the side and shifted in towards SPEECHMAKER. Throughout the race, NOVEL START travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of SPEECHMAKER after the race did not show any significant findings other than the horse was confirmed to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported. SOLAR GREAT and HEARTLAND were sent for sampling.