26/05/2013  Shatin  Race 1

MR MARFACH and BURGUNDY MAC were slow to begin. From a wide barrier, GOLDMEN Y Y was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. In the early stages, YOUNG HERO travelled wide and without cover and near the 1300 Metres was allowed to stride into a more forward position outside the lead. Approaching the 1200 Metres, KING GALILEO was left racing wide and without cover. On a number of occasions in the middle stages, CHINA DELIGHT got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of runners in front. In the early stages of the Straight, BULLISH POWER had difficulty obtaining clear running between SPICY SIAM and YOUNG HERO which shifted out. Both HUMONGUS and GOLDMEN Y Y had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. BURGUNDY MAC was unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 300 Metres. Passing the 150 Metres, SPICY SIAM was momentarily steadied away from the heels of BULLISH POWER which shifted out. R Fourie (YOUNG HERO) dropped his whip at the 100 Metres. Over the concluding stages, HUMONGUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of YOUNG HERO. Because of this, HUMONGUS was not ridden out to the end of the race. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that NOSTALGIA had lost its right front plate. A veterinary inspection of MIRAGE R and SPICY SIAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SMART GUY and BURGUNDY MAC were sent for sampling.