27/05/2015  Shatin  Race 7

When being steadied on jumping in order to be shifted across and obtain a position with cover, GRAND PLUS shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of EXPEDITE which became unbalanced. A short distance later, EXPEDITE was crowded for room between VERDANE and EAGLE POWER which shifted out. HORSE APLENTY shifted out at the start and bumped ETON BLITZ. After this, HORSE APLENTY was vigorously ridden along, however, failed to muster speed. NOBLE DE MAN (C Y Ho) began awkwardly. After the race, C Y Ho reported that his right foot bumped the barrier gate in this incident. After being ridden along in the early stages from the outside barrier, WINNIE’S HORSE was left racing wide and without cover when unable to cross runners to its inside. After the 1400 Metres, HAPPY JOURNEY proved difficult to settle and travelled keenly when racing outside the lead. Passing the 800 Metres, GRAND PLUS, which commenced to travel keenly, blundered badly and lost ground after clipping the heels of EXPEDITE. A short distance later, EXPEDITE became unbalanced when racing between NOBLE DE MAN and EAGLE POWER. Near the 100 Metres, GRAND PLUS got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of NOBLE DE MAN. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY JOURNEY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY JOURNEY, GOLDLAND DANCER and CARTOON FAY FAY were sent for sampling.