09/05/2015  Shatin  Race 1

TAI PO FORTUNE was slow to begin. CRIMSON HEART lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently began awkwardly. Shortly after the start COLOURFUL PROFIT was crowded for room between LUCKY BOLE which initially shifted out and bumped COLOURFUL PROFIT and HOLY STAR which shifted in. From the outside barrier, LA COTE DE BLEU was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1300 Metres, PERFECT TRIUMPH was crowded for room between CRIMSON HEART which shifted in slightly and CULTURAL CITY which got its head on the side and lay out. After this, CULTURAL CITY proved difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied. This resulted in PERFECT TRIUMPH being further inconvenienced. Near the 1200 Metres, TAI PO FORTUNE, which was improving its position, momentarily raced in restricted room inside CRIMSON HEART. After this, TAI PO FORTUNE proved very difficult to settle when being steadied to obtain cover. After the 1200 Metres, VIVA GUY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CULTURAL CITY. In the early stages, MY CUP OVERFLOWS was left racing wide and without cover and after the 900 Metres was allowed to improve its position into the lead. After the 600 Metres, TAI PO FORTUNE was awkwardly placed behind REAL GENERAL which was commencing to give ground. VIVA GUY, which was following TAI PO FORTUNE, blundered near the 450 Metres after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. Throughout the race, SAFARI MAGIC travelled wide and without cover. K Teetan (COLOURFUL PROFIT) was fined $3,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right hindquarter. A veterinary inspection of CRIMSON HEART immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY BOLE and SURE PEACE were sent for sampling.