30/11/2014  Shatin  Race 6

HAPPY CENTENARY and BETTER ANNOUNCE bumped on jumping. SUPREME PROFIT and HEY CHEERS were crowded for room at the start between MONEY CAFE and TOM’S CHARM which shifted out. After this, SUPREME PROFIT and HEY CHEERS raced tight. UNIQUE JOYOUS began awkwardly. From wide barriers, GOLDEN SCALPEL, WINNAM and SUGAR CITY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1200 Metres, HAPPY CENTENARY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MONEY CAFE which was shifted out to relieve tightening to WINNING PREMIUM. Near the 1000 Metres, UNIQUE JOYOUS momentarily raced in restricted room inside TOP ACT which was crowded for room inside HAPPY CENTENARY (N Callan) which shifted in before being directed out to relieve tightening. N Callan was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. Near the 950 Metres, WINNAM was checked when crowded for room inside ENCHANTING DIAMOND which was taken in by WINNING PREMIUM which, despite the efforts of its rider, got its head on the side and lay in away from SUPREME PROFIT. As there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken. Near the 900 Metres, HAPPY CENTENARY was left racing wide and without cover. Near the 850 Metres, ENCHANTING DIAMOND was momentarily crowded for room inside WINNING PREMIUM which, when racing right inside SUPREME PROFIT, got its head on the side and shifted in. Near the 500 Metres, ENCHANTING DIAMOND was shifted out across the heels of WINNING PREMIUM. UNIQUE JOYOUS was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 400 Metres, HEY CHEERS shifted out and inconvenienced MONEY CAFE. TOP ACT, which was following MONEY CAFE, shifted out away from the heels of that horse and bumped HAPPY CENTENARY. For some distance after the 400 Metres, TOM’S CHARM, which was inclined to lay out, was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HEY CHEERS. Near the 200 Metres, TOM’S CHARM got its head on the side and again shifted out under pressure. For some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres, MONEY CAFE and TOP ACT raced tight. A veterinary inspection of HEY CHEERS and HEART WOOD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOP ACT and SUPREME PROFIT were sent for sampling.