21/02/2015  Shatin  Race 1

NAUGHTY BABY was very slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, NAUGHTY BABY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. SUM WIN DRAGON and BOLD STITCH began only fairly. ENDLESS LOVE shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of SOLAR SPIRIT which became unbalanced. From wide barriers, SURREAL and LONDON CITY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the Home Turn, SURREAL raced greenly and shifted out. SURREAL then continued to race greenly in the Straight. SURREAL, which was also fractious in the barriers and reared, will be required to barrier trial satisfactorily around a bend prior to its next race start. Near the 250 Metres, CHIN CHUN lay in and raced tight outside PEACE COMBINATION which shifted out slightly. Passing the 200 Metres, ENDLESS LOVE was steadied when disappointed for running between NAMJONG SURPRISE and SOLAR SPIRIT which shifted out under pressure. Approaching the 100 Metres, LONDON CITY was hampered when crowded for room inside PEACE COMBINATION which was steadied away from the heels of CHIN CHUN (J Moreira) which shifted in under pressure. J Moreira was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to keep his mounts on a straight course in similar circumstances. In the Straight, NAUGHTY BABY lay in and proved difficult to ride. Throughout the race, SOLAR SPIRIT travelled wide and without cover. CHIN CHUN, WILD BOY and BOLD STITCH were sent for sampling.