01/01/2015  Shatin  Race 10

CALIFORNIA CHERISH began only fairly. From wide barriers, LET ME DO and FUN TAPESTRY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 900 Metres, WORLD CITY raced tight inside SILLY BUDDIES (K Teetan) which shifted in before being directed out by its rider to relieve the tightening. K Teetan was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After this, SILLY BUDDIES was left racing wide and without cover. When being steadied to allow GORGEOUS DEBUT to cross, SUPER ABUNDANTE, which was proving difficult to settle, got its head up on a number of occasions after the 900 Metres. Near the 750 Metres, CHOICE TREASURE got its head up when awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA CHERISH. Approaching the 600 Metres, LET ME DO was shifted out away from the heels of CHEEKY TOO. Passing the 600 Metres, CHOICE TREASURE was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CALIFORNIA CHERISH. For some distance approaching and passing the 300 Metres, CHOICE TREASURE was steadied when disappointed for running between SILLY BUDDIES and WORLD CITY which shifted out to obtain clear running. WORLD CITY was held up for clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. At the 150 Metres, FUN TAPESTRY was checked away from the heels of SILLY BUDDIES. Approaching the 100 Metres, CALIFORNIA CHERISH was shifted out away from the heels of SUPER ABUNDANTE which was giving ground. Over the final 100 Metres, CHOICE TREASURE was unable to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be ridden out. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SUPER ABUNDANTE had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of GORGEOUS DEBUT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DA VINCI, OVETT and WORLD CITY were sent for sampling.