15/10/2014  Shatin  Race 5

From the outside barrier, GLORIOUS VICTORY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, NEW PET failed to muster speed. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, SUPER TORNADO was severely checked and lost a significant amount of ground when crowded for room inside HEARTS KEEPER which was badly hampered when taken in by FOREVER FUN (H W Lai) which got its head on the side and hung in. After this, FOREVER FUN continued to hang in rounding the turn near the 600 Metres and in the Straight hung in badly when giving ground and proved difficult to ride. Having in mind FOREVER FUN’s racing manners, the Stewards afforded Jockey Lai the benefit of the doubt that he had made a sufficient effort to prevent FOREVER FUN from shifting ground, however, he was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground, thereby avoiding causing interference to other runners. The racing manners of FOREVER FUN were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FOREVER FUN must satisfactorily undergo a series of consecutive official barrier trials around a bend. Making the turn after the 700 Metres, GLORIOUS AVENUE got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of DANEWIN TIGER. Throughout the race, HURRY HURRY UP travelled wide and without cover and near the 550 Metres was bumped by ABLE WARRIOR which got its head on the side and shifted out. A veterinary inspection of HURRY HURRY UP and SUPER TORNADO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HEARTS KEEPER and CONFUCIUS ELITE were sent for sampling.b