11/05/2013  Shatin  Race 9

Whilst in the saddling stalls, I SMELL MONEY had its left front plate refitted. I SMELL MONEY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. When parading behind the barriers, SMILING WATCH kicked a rail. SMILING WATCH was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. MEDALLIST was slow to begin. UWILLBEGLORIOUS began awkwardly and shortly after the start shifted in and was steadied away from the heels of DARS AUTO. JOLLY GOOD was crowded for room at the start between HELENE FUN STAR and SMILING WATCH which shifted out. After the 1400 Metres, HONEY KING PRAWN commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of HELENE FUN STAR. At the 1000 Metres, DARS AUTO and HONEY KING PRAWN were left racing wide and without cover. After the 1000 Metres, CHEERS JOY commenced to prove very difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of I SMELL MONEY and in doing so bumped HORSE APLENTY which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of DARS AUTO. Shortly after entering the Straight, UWILLBEGLORIOUS was shifted to the inside of MEDALLIST to obtain clear running. Approaching the 100 Metres, UWILLBEGLORIOUS was shifted in away from the heels of MEDALLIST which shifted in slightly under pressure. After the 100 Metres, HORSE APLENTY was inconvenienced when taken out by DARS AUTO. When questioned, Y T Cheng stated that he had been instructed to ride HONEY KING PRAWN in midfield with cover if possible. He said it was felt that were HONEY KING PRAWN to be ridden along in the early stages to take up a forward position as had been the case previously, the horse may over-race and consequently be unable to finish off its race. A veterinary inspection of HELENE FUN STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped. A veterinary inspection of MEDALLIST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DARS AUTO and EAGLE POWER were sent for sampling.