29/03/2015  Shatin  Race 2

From the outside barrier, NATURAL EIGHT lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and lost ground. NATURAL EIGHT was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shortly after the start, SHANGHAI PIONEER was bumped by MANIPULATION which was taken in by DARK CORE. Passing the 1000 Metres, JUST MISTERE shifted in and bumped BERNARD’S CHOICE. After the 700 Metres, FRIENDS OF YAN OI was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KING TAI SING. At the entrance to the Straight, MR AWARD was bumped by ELEGANT FRAMES which shifted out into clear running. In the early part of the Straight, FRIENDS OF YAN OI was held up when attempting to improve between MANIPULATION and SHANGHAI PIONEER where there was insufficient room. BERNARD’S CHOICE was also held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Throughout the race, MR AWARD travelled wide and without cover and for the majority of the race TRAVEL MASTER travelled wide and without cover. After the race, H W Lai (CHANS DELIGHT) reported that his saddle shifted back making the turn near the 800 Metres. A veterinary inspection of CHANS DELIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ELEGANT FRAMES and BERNARD’S CHOICE were sent for sampling. <30/3/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that MR AWARD was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, MR AWARD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that SHANGHAI PIONEER was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SHANGHAI PIONEER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.