07/12/2014  Shatin  Race 2

CITY POWER was slow to begin. KING’S FOLKS began awkwardly. GOOD YIELD began only fairly and then was ridden along to obtain a forward position. From the outside barrier, DRAGON ENERGY began awkwardly and was then taken across behind runners shortly after the start. From a wide barrier, SOLAR DRAGON was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, SOLAR BOY got its head on the side and hung out. Also making the turn near the 700 Metres, GOOD YIELD got its head on the side and lay out and then making the Home Turn hung out, resulting in TANG PALACE being hampered. Passing the 500 Metres, ALWAYS WONDERFUL was bumped by TANG PALACE which shifted out to obtain clear running. Near the 150 Metres, SOLAR DRAGON was shifted to the inside of the heels of ALWAYS WONDERFUL in an attempt to obtain clear running. A short distance later, SOLAR DRAGON and SEA SMOKE were crowded for room between ALWAYS WONDERFUL and GOOD YIELD which got its head on the side and shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. When GOOD YIELD shifted out, KING’S FOLKS attempted to improve inside that runner where there was insufficient room. As a result, KING’S FOLKS was severely checked near the 100 Metres after being disappointed for running inside GOOD YIELD which was giving ground. The racing manners of GOOD YIELD were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD YIELD will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial around a bend. Passing the 100 Metres, CITY POWER was initially shifted out from behind ALWAYS WONDERFUL and then near the 50 Metres was obliged to shift out further away from the heels of LUCKY BOLE. A veterinary inspection of CITY POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DRAGON ENERGY and MIGHTY GAINS were sent for sampling.