19/01/2014  Shatin  Race 9

After being loaded, FABULOUS NOVEMBER became fractious. Before being allowed to race again, FABULOUS NOVEMBER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. As the start was effected, KABAYAN was slow to begin and consequently lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, KABAYAN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. MASTER SOMMELIER began awkwardly. BEAUTY FLAME lost its left front plate at the start. From the outside barriers, RUMBA KING and FAIRY EAGLE were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. For some distance in the early and middle stages, MASTER SOMMELIER proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed close the heels of the runners in front. Approaching the 1100 Metres, GENUINE LEADER, which was proving difficult to settle, was shifted out away from behind KING OF REASON which shifted out slightly. After this, GENUINE LEADER continued to prove difficult to settle. For the majority of the race, HO IN ONE travelled wide and without cover. Also during the race, MEDALLIST at times travelled wide and without cover. FUN TAPESTRY lost its right front plate after the race. BEAUTY FLAME and KABAYAN were sent for sampling.