30/03/2014  Shatin  Race 3

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ASHKIYR, K C Leung stated that the horse travelled well during the early and middle stages and after the 700 Metres he shifted ASHKIYR to the outside of MR GNOCCHI to take closer order. He said ASHKIYR initially quickened well and he expected the horse to sustain its run and finish off the race strongly, however, by the entrance to the Straight ASHKIYR was commencing to give ground on MR GNOCCHI and, despite being placed under considerable pressure, weakened noticeably in the Straight and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of ASHKIYR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of PACKING WHIZ immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BUBBLE CHIC and MR GNOCCHI were sent for sampling.