01/10/2014  Shatin  Race 6

LUCKY COOKIE was slow to begin. Near the 1300 Metres, TELECOM PRINCE was bumped by LUCKY COOKIE which shifted out before being directed in by its rider. Near the 850 Metres, YOUNG TALENT was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY PIONEER. At the same point, HIT A HOME RUN commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of REAL GENERAL which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ZACHARY. Then near the 700 Metres, YOUNG TALENT was again awkwardly placed close to the heels of LUCKY PIONEER. Rounding the Home Turn, LUCKY PIONEER was bumped and taken wider by REAL GENERAL. After the race, C Reith was dislodged from LUCKY PIONEER. C Reith was examined by the Club’s medical officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. When questioned, J Moreira stated that REAL GENERAL was very disappointing given that it had a good run up until the Home Turn at which time the horse was able to be eased out into clear running. He said when placed under pressure, REAL GENERAL finished off the race only one-paced and did not respond as anticipated. A veterinary inspection of REAL GENERAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HIT A HOME RUN and WIN IT were sent for sampling.