09/05/2015  Shatin  Race 6

GRAND PLUS was slow to begin. SUGAR CITY began awkwardly and shifted out at the start, resulting in the horse being awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY HAMMER. TERRIFIC MASTER, which was leaning on the inside of its gate as the start was effected, began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, AXIOM was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1200 Metres, RUMBA KING was checked when crowded for room inside GREAT SKY (N Rawiller) which, after initially racing tight inside DALWARI, then shifted in further. N Rawiller was advised that the Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied to what extent DALWARI had contributed to this incident and therefore it had been decided that he should not face a charge of careless riding. Nonetheless he was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. EXPEDITE was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight. For the majority of the race, CHARLIE VICTOR travelled wide and without cover. FREE JUDGEMENT lost its right front plate during the running of the race. After the race, B Prebble reported that RUMBA KING was reluctant to stretch out in the conditions. A veterinary inspection of RUMBA KING, BUDDY BUDDIES and TERRIFIC MASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY HAMMER and HAPPY JOURNEY were sent for sampling.