28/12/2014  Shatin  Race 4

LOYAL CRAFTSMAN was slow to begin. GOLDEN PARTNERS shifted out at the start, resulting in UNICORN and PROPEL REPEL being inconvenienced. From the outside barrier, GOOD METHOD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages, FIRST COMMANDER and UNICORN proved difficult to settle. Passing the 750 Metres, FRESH AND FRESH raced tight between SO CAFFE and GOLDEN PARTNERS which shifted in . At the entrance to the Straight, FRESH AND FRESH was shifted in away from the heels of SO CAFFE (O Doleuze) which shifted out to obtain clear running. O Doleuze was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. At the 400 Metres, UNICORN shifted in abruptly when being directed to the inside of FRESH AND FRESH to obtain clear running. Approaching the 300 Metres, STRATHMORE shifted out under pressure. Over the concluding stages, SKY HERO shifted out under pressure. The performance of PROPEL REPEL, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PROPEL REPEL 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 SO CAFFE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LINE SEEKER and SKY HERO were sent for sampling.