10/11/2012  Shatin  Race 3

SUNSHINE BOY and HOLYANGELHOLY were crowded for room at the start between CHAMPION RANGER and JADE CHRISTY (A Suborics) which shifted in. A Suborics was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make more of an effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground than he did on this occasion. From wide barriers, BACKSTREET FIGHTER and FLUKE were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. For the majority of the race, SUNNY PEARL travelled three wide and at times without cover. Apprentice C Y Lui was spoken to regarding his inattentiveness which resulted in THE PRINCE covering unnecessary ground in the middle stages. He was also spoken to regarding him repeatedly looking to his inside in the middle stages. Apprentice Lui was advised that he must ensure that he rides his mounts in such a manner so that they are afforded every possible opportunity to finish off the race. The performance of DRAGIMOVA, which was successful at its most recent start last season, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGIMOVA 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 DRAGIMOVA, WELL DONE and KARL MARX after the race did not show any significant findings. SUNNY PEARL, HOLYANGELHOLY and HEARTS KEEPER were sent for sampling.