17/11/2013  Shatin  Race 9

BULLISH FRIEND began awkwardly. TIME AFTER TIME began only fairly. When being taken across behind runners in the early stages from the outside barrier, FREDERICK ENGELS proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions for a considerable distance. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, EAGLE REGIMENT got its head on the side and hung out and passing the 800 Metres got its head up and shifted out towards the heels of CHARLES THE GREAT. Also making the first turn after the 900 Metres, AMBER SKY got its head on the side and shifted out. AMBER SKY continued to lay out making the turns. Passing the 600 Metres, EAGLE REGIMENT again got its head up when proving difficult to settle and awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHARLES THE GREAT. Near the 150 Metres, TIME AFTER TIME was steadied away from the heels of EAGLE REGIMENT which got its head on the side and hung out under pressure. Near the 100 Metres, EL ZONDA was inconvenienced by EAGLE REGIMENT which continued to shift out. Over the final 100 Metres, CERISE CHERRY hung in under pressure and proved difficult to ride. After the race, K C Leung (CAPTAIN SWEET) reported that his saddle shifted back in the early stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of AMBER SKY immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, AMBER SKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. AMBER SKY, CHARLES THE GREAT and STERLING CITY were sent for sampling.