21/02/2015  Shatin  Race 2

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that GOOD THINKER had lost its left front plate which required farrier’s attention. GOOD THINKER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. TAI PO FORTUNE began awkwardly. ENCHANTING DIAMOND was checked shortly after the start when crowded for room between NEW PET which was taken out by KING TAI SING and GLORIOUS VICTORY which began awkwardly and shifted in and then was taken in further by CHINA GOOD. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, GOOD THINKER failed to muster speed. Passing the 1200 Metres, GOLDWEAVER got its head up when being steadied to allow KIDS AND WIN to cross. NEW PET was unable to obtain clear running in the early part of the Straight. Approaching the 100 Metres, ENCHANTING DIAMOND was steadied when crowded for room between KING ON EARTH and NEW PET which, when shifting to the outside of NOVEL START in an attempt to obtain clear running, was obliged to shift away from the heels of that horse which was taken out marginally by PRECIOUS GEM. NEW PET was then unable to be ridden out over the concluding stages when it remained held up. Near the 350 Metres, KING TAI SING, which was commencing to give ground, got its head on the side and was awkwardly placed outside LUCKY BOLE. Over the concluding stages, PRECIOUS GEM was awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY BOLE and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. Throughout the race, CHINA GOOD travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of KING TAI SING, O Doleuze stated that making the first turn after the 900 Metres his mount commenced to lay out and consequently he was not able to shift in to a two wide position with cover behind NOVEL START. He said KING TAI SING continued to lay out when racing three wide and without cover before coming under pressure as far out as the 600 Metres. He said whilst KING TAI SING continued to lay out rounding the Home Turn and raced ungenerously in the Straight, nonetheless the horse was disappointing in that it was beaten as far out as the 600 Metres. A veterinary inspection of KING TAI SING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KING TAI SING was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KING TAI SING will be required to perform competitively in an official barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of ENCHANTING DIAMOND, NEW PET and MR AWARD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KIDS AND WIN and GOLDWEAVER were sent for sampling.