22/06/2014  Shatin  Race 2

MY SURPLUS began only fairly. From the outside barriers, MEDIC SWORDSMAN and GOLDEN GUNNERS were taken across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1100 Metres, LUCKY DAY momentarily raced tight between SUPER PLUS and HAYHAY which shifted out. Approaching the first turn near the 900 Metres, MY SURPLUS got its head up when proving difficult to settle and awkwardly placed close to the heels of LUCKY DAY. Making the first turn at the 900 Metres, MEDIC SWORDSMAN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OUR HONOUR. Approaching the 700 Metres, GOLDEN GUNNERS and MEDIC SWORDSMAN bumped as MEDIC SWORDSMAN shifted out when awkwardly placed behind OUR HONOUR. After the 700 Metres, MY SURPLUS, which was laying out, was steadied away from the heels of OUR HONOUR. For some distance after the 600 Metres, SUPER PLUS proved difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAYHAY. Near the 550 Metres, MEDIC SWORDSMAN was steadied away from the heels of SEA SMOKE. Over the final 200 Metres, GOLDEN GUNNERS hung in under pressure, resulting in its rider, Apprentice C Y Lui, having to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions. Throughout the race, GO-GETTER travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of GO-GETTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GO-GETTER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GO-GETTER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RIGHTEOUS and JADE PIPPO were sent for sampling.