21/03/2015  Shatin  Race 2

CHOICE EXCHEQUER and JUST ACE began awkwardly. CHEVALIER STAR began awkwardly and then shortly after the start was checked when crowded for room between E-SUPER which shifted out and GLORY BOY which shifted in after beginning awkwardly. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, SOLAR SPIRIT failed to muster speed. After the 700 Metres, CHEVALIER STAR became unbalanced. Passing the 600 Metres, JUST ACE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOLAR SPIRIT. Approaching the 300 Metres, GALLANT ROCK shifted in abruptly, causing ART OF SUCCESS to be hampered when crowded for room between GALLANT ROCK and TOP BONUS. Passing the 200 Metres, ART OF SUCCESS continued to be awkwardly placed inside the heels of GALLANT ROCK (Apprentice H N Wong) which shifted ground under pressure. Apprentice Wong was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion. CHEVALIER STAR, which raced greenly throughout the event, shifted out abruptly under pressure at the 200 Metres. Near the 150 Metres, GLORY BOY was shifted in across the heels of E-SUPER to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, CHEVALIER STAR, which was finishing off the race strongly, was awkwardly placed behind GLORY SUNSHINE. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SOLAR SPIRIT had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of ART OF SUCCESS, MOLLY’S JADE STAR and A FAST ONE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. E-SUPER and GLORY BOY were sent for sampling.