21/02/2015  Shatin  Race 3

When proceeding to the barriers, BEAR RAPPER lost its left front plate which resulted in the horse requiring farrier’s attention behind the barriers. BEAR RAPPER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. This resulted in a delay to the start of the race. Also when proceeding to the barriers, N Rawiller’s saddle shifted forward which necessitated him having to dismount from ACUMEN. This required the girth fitted to the saddle having to be replaced behind the barriers. TRACKER began only fairly. From wide barriers, HOW SPEEDY and ALL FRIENDS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, GOOD VIEW DELIGHTS got its head up when being checked away from the heels of MY LEGEND which, despite being ridden along, was reluctant to maintain its position. Passing the 700 Metres, GOOD VIEW DELIGHTS was again awkwardly placed close to the heels of MY LEGEND. After the 700 Metres, FUN TAPESTRY was left racing wide and without cover and then after the 500 Metres was steadied away from the heels of WONDERFUL FIGHTER which shifted out. GORDON GEKKO made the Home Turn awkwardly and shifted out. Passing the 350 Metres, ACUMEN, which was racing greenly, got its head up and shifted in and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MY LEGEND. ACUMEN continued to race greenly and approaching and passing the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind FUN TAPESTRY and inside MIGHTY WONGCHOY. Then near the 150 Metres, ACUMEN shifted out abruptly away from the heels of FUN TAPESTRY, resulting in MIGHTY WONGCHOY being bumped and taken wider. Passing the 100 Metres, U Rispoli (TRACKER) dropped his right rein which he took some time to regather. In the Straight, SILVER MISSION was retired out of the race. A veterinary inspection of SILVER MISSION immediately following the race revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of MY LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THOR THE GREATEST and BEAR RAPPER were sent for sampling.