26/04/2015  Shatin  Race 2

Whilst in the saddling stalls, TO-KALON had its left front plate refitted. TO-KALON was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. TONES, which was fractious in the barriers after being loaded, was slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, TONES will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. BEAUTY AHEAD began awkwardly. From wide barriers, ELITE PRIDE and PRINCE OF SUNSHINE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, G-ONE LEADER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages, however, subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. Approaching the 1000 Metres, SUM WIN DRAGON, which was travelling keenly, was awkwardly placed behind STRATHTAY. Then after the 1000 Metres, SUM WIN DRAGON, which was continuing to over-race, blundered when awkwardly placed close to the heels of STRATHTAY. Passing the 800 Metres, MASQUERADER commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEAUTY AHEAD. At the same point, STRATHTAY was steadied away from the heels of UNIQUE JOYFUL. SUM WIN DRAGON, which was following STRATHTAY, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence, resulting in G-ONE LEADER being taken wider. Near the 250 Metres, STRATHTAY was bumped by G-ONE LEADER which shifted in marginally. Approaching the 200 Metres, MASQUERADER was shifted in away from the heels of BEAUTY AHEAD. Over the concluding stages, AH BO and RUN FORREST raced tight due to AH BO shifting out. Throughout the race, UNIQUE JOYFUL travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of TONES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RUN FORREST and AH BO were sent for sampling.