20/12/2014  Shatin  Race 8

TELECOM BOSS was slow to begin. For some distance after the start, FINE ROCK, which was being ridden along, raced in restricted room between PABLOSKY and BRAVE BROTHER. Despite being ridden along, FINE ROCK failed to muster speed and subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. Making the turn after the 700 Metres, FINE ROCK got its head on the side and hung out. Making the turn approaching the 700 Metres, STARTLING POWER became unbalanced and shifted out towards the heels of LOVELY BOY. KING DERBY, which was following, became unbalanced in consequence and brushed the running rail. After the 600 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH lay in and was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GREAT SKY. Approaching the 400 Metres, LOVELY BOY became unbalanced after racing tight between FANTASTICO and STARTLING POWER which shifted out to obtain clear running. The performance of CHOICE EXCHEQUER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CHOICE EXCHEQUER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of LOVELY BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STARTLING POWER, PABLOSKY and GREAT SKY were sent for sampling.