16/05/2015  Shatin  Race 10

As the start was effected, FABULOUS NOVEMBER lifted its front feet off the ground and began awkwardly and then shortly after the start became unbalanced after shifting out and bumping the hindquarters of LORD SINCLAIR which also became unbalanced. PABLOSKY began only fairly. Near the 850 Metres, LORD SINCLAIR shifted in and bumped FABULOUS NOVEMBER. Approaching the 800 Metres, ACCESS YEARS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of HARBOUR PUNK. At the 800 Metres, PABLOSKY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MASTER KOCHANWONG. After the 800 Metres, HAPPY YEAH YEAH lost ground after becoming badly unbalanced of its own accord. GREAT SPIRIT had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 300 Metres. Near the 150 Metres, FABULOUS NOVEMBER was steadied away from the heels of LORD SINCLAIR after getting its head on the side and laying out behind that horse. Throughout the race, KEY WITNESS travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MASTER KOCHANWONG, D Whyte stated that he was able to obtain a prominent position with ease in the early stages. He said after being crossed by DOMINEER near the 800 Metres, MASTER KOCHANWONG was then reluctant to maintain its position inside HARBOUR PUNK and for this reason he had to ride the horse along making the turn near the 700 Metres. He said after the 700 Metres he was required to remain niggling at MASTER KOCHANWONG as the horse continued to be reluctant to maintain its position inside HARBOUR PUNK. He added in the Straight MASTER KOCHANWONG was disappointing in that it failed to close off the race despite being placed under pressure. He said, in his opinion, MASTER KOCHANWONG appeared timid when racing inside HARBOUR PUNK which may be as a result of the interference that the horse suffered at its most recent start over the course and distance. A veterinary inspection of MASTER KOCHANWONG immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, J Moreira stated that whilst DEHERE’S THE LOVE was somewhat disappointing, the horse was up in grade in a race that was run at a fast tempo. Also after the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAPPY YEAH YEAH had sustained a minor wound to the right front leg. DEHERE’S THE LOVE, DOMINEER and EXCITING DREAM were sent for sampling.