29/03/2015  Shatin  Race 1

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that GOOD THINKER had lost its left front plate. This plate was refitted. GOOD THINKER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. LA COTE DE BLEU began awkwardly and lost ground. YOUNG HAPPY began only fairly. LEELI’S STAR lost its left front plate on jumping. Despite being aggressively ridden in the early stages, COOL PAL failed to muster speed and passing the 1500 Metres raced tight between ARCHER’S BOW and ENCHANTING DIAMOND, both of which shifted ground marginally. COOL PAL consequently raced back in the field. Near the 1450 Metres, GOOD THINKER was steadied away from the heels of ZACHARY which was racing tight inside LUCKY BOLE (Y T Cheng). Y T Cheng was advised to exercise more care. Passing the 1200 Metres, ARCHER’S BOW was steadied away from the heels of ZACHARY which was directed in by HAPPY KAISER. Near the 950 Metres, ENCHANTING DIAMOND was bumped by ARCHER’S BOW which got its head on the side and shifted in away from the heels of ZACHARY. Approaching the 600 Metres, ZACHARY was steadied when unable to improve between HAPPY KAISER and COOL PAL where there was insufficient room. In this incident, COOL PAL became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by ZACHARY. HAPPY KAISER had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. LA COTE DE BLEU, which had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight, shifted out approaching the 200 Metres and bumped ENCHANTING DIAMOND when improving between that horse and COOL PAL. At the 400 Metres, ENCHANTING DIAMOND and ZACHARY both became unbalanced after bumping due primarily to ENCHANTING DIAMOND shifting out. Near the 350 Metres, K C Leung (SURE PEACE) dropped his whip. For the majority of the race, SURE PEACE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY KAISER, YOUNG HAPPY and LUCKY BOLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY KAISER, JUN JU and ORIENTAL FANTASIA were sent for sampling.