04/01/2015  Shatin  Race 3

Whilst in the saddling stalls, KIM GLORY had its left front plate refitted. KIM GLORY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. NAMJONG SURPRISE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages and shortly after the start was hampered by DINING STAR which shifted in after being bumped by CHEERS VICTORIES. KING OF HOUSEHOLD was crowded for room on jumping between PALEPALE and EASY SUCCESS which shifted out. LOADS OF JOY began only fairly and then, despite being ridden along in the early stages, was slow to muster speed. KING OF HOUSEHOLD travelled keenly in the early stages and passing the 900 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHEERS VICTORIES. Approaching the 800 Metres, NAMJONG SURPRISE commenced to over-race and got its head up repeatedly when being checked away from the heels of COSTA DEL SOL before making the turn after the 700 Metres awkwardly. Making the turn after the 700 Metres, KING OF HOUSEHOLD was checked when crowded for room between SUNSHINE KID and KIM GLORY which got its head on the side and shifted out. Approaching the 400 Metres, COSTA DEL SOL was shifted out away from the heels of DINING STAR after being awkwardly placed behind that horse. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KING OF HOUSEHOLD, N Callan stated that with the blinkers applied, his mount was inclined to over-race in the early stages. He said however that after the 900 Metres he was able to have KING OF HOUSEHOLD travel more kindly. He said although KING OF HOUSEHOLD was checked after the 700 Metres, the horse was able to recover from this incident and travelled well until rounding the Home Turn at which point he placed it under pressure, however, the horse was disappointing in the manner in which it weakened under riding in the Straight. He added following the race he recommended to connections that they consider removing the blinkers from KING OF HOUSEHOLD given the manner in which it raced in the early stages and also they should give consideration to re-applying the tongue tie as the horse had previously raced well in that piece of equipment. A veterinary inspection of KING OF HOUSEHOLD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PALEPALE, M Chadwick stated that, despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, PALEPALE did not show early speed and consequently was obliged to race further back in the field than had been intended. He said when obliged to race back in the field, PALEPALE appeared to resent the kickback as the horse raced with its head up and was galloping awkwardly. A veterinary inspection of PALEPALE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KIM GLORY, EASY SUCCESS and CHEERS VICTORIES were sent for sampling.