25/03/2015  Shatin  Race 3

PERPETUAL TREASURE lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, PERPETUAL TREASURE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. FISH N’ CHIPS was slow to begin. MEDIC KINGDOM began awkwardly and then was ridden along to obtain a forward position. Shortly after the start, RUBY COAST was crowded for room between ROCKET LET WIN and GRAND PLUS, both of which shifted ground. From a wide barrier, MR GINGER was taken across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 950 Metres, PERPETUAL TREASURE lost its left hind plate. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, KINGSTON JUMBO travelled keenly when being steadied to allow MEDIC KINGDOM to cross. Making the turn after the 700 Metres, CALIFORNIA CHARIOT got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. Near the 450 Metres, CALIFORNIA CHARIOT was crowded for room between GRAND PLUS and RUBY COAST (N Rawiller) which, after attempting to improve into tight running between CALIFORNIA CHARIOT and ROCKET LET WIN, was then taken out by ROCKET LET WIN which shifted to the outside of RUMBA KING. Whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, N Rawiller was nonetheless reprimanded and advised to ensure that there is sufficient room when attempting to improve between runners in similar circumstances. In this incident, GRAND PLUS became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by CALIFORNIA CHARIOT. FISH N’ CHIPS, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. KINGSTON JUMBO lay out rounding the Home Turn. Over the concluding stages, PERPETUAL TREASURE, which was closing off the race strongly, raced in restricted room between RUMBA KING and MEDIC KINGDOM. In the Straight, GRAND PLUS got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. Throughout the race, FANTASTICO travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of GRAND PLUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YEE CHEONG STAR and KINGSTON JUMBO were sent for sampling.