04/01/2015  Shatin  Race 4

FANTASTICLIFE began only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of CHARTER VICTORIA which shifted out. KING OF PATCH began only fairly. On two occasions shortly after the start, LIGHTNING AND GOLD and SURE PEACE bumped. From the outside barrier, STRATHTAY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1250 Metres, SURE PEACE was crowded for room between GLORIOUS VICTORY and CHARTER VICTORIA which shifted out. A short distance after this, SURE PEACE was bumped by GLORIOUS VICTORY which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of PERFECT HEDGE. SURE PEACE then got its head on the side, shifted out and bumped LIGHTNING AND GOLD which became unbalanced. Near the 800 Metres, LIGHTNING AND GOLD was checked away from the heels of CHARTER VICTORIA which was steadied away from the heels of MOTIF. PERFECT HEDGE got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn. Near the 300 Metres, GLORY BOY was bumped by PERFECT HEDGE which shifted out. At the 300 Metres, CHARTER VICTORIA got its head on the side and shifted in abruptly, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten. Close to the finishing line, CHARTER VICTORIA was momentarily crowded for room between KING OF PATCH and MOTIF, both of which shifted ground. Throughout the race, GLORY BOY and PERFECT HEDGE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of CHARTER VICTORIA and PERFECT HEDGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHARTER VICTORIA, SOLAR KINGDOM and HURRY HURRY UP were sent for sampling.