14/06/2015  Shatin  Race 10

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that GOOD GOOD VIEW had lost its right front plate. This plate was refitted. GOOD GOOD VIEW was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. OUR GENERATION and RED DANCER were crowded for room shortly after the start inside TOP ACE which was taken in slightly by BUSINESS AS USUAL. ROCKET FLY began only fairly. BEST SHOW lost its right front plate at the 450 Metres. At the entrance to the Straight, BEAUTY LEAD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OUR GENERATION. BEAUTY LEAD then had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 300 Metres. In the early part of the Straight, WIN IT got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Near the 300 Metres, ROCKET FLY raced tight inside RAZOR QUEST. Near the 150 Metres, ROCKET FLY was shifted to the outside of RAZOR QUEST after being steadied when disappointed for running between that horse and FOODIE. Over the concluding stages, DUAL HAPPY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ROCKET FLY. When questioned, G Mosse (ALBICELESTE) stated that near the 1300 Metres he was racing tight between ROCKET FLY and RAZOR QUEST to his outside. He said as he was advised that ALBICELESTE has a tendency to over-race, he was asked to ensure that he did not ride the horse along in the early stages and to ensure that it was able to settle satisfactorily. He said when racing tight between ROCKET FLY and RAZOR QUEST, ALBICELESTE got its head up and proved difficult to settle and as he did not want to ride his mount along to maintain his position at this stage, he steadied ALBICELESTE to take a trailing position behind RAZOR QUEST after the 1200 Metres. G Mosse was advised that his explanation would be reported, however, he must ensure that he maintains advantageous positions wherever circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of FOODIE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RAZOR QUEST, RED DANCER and WIN IT were sent for sampling. <15/6/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that BEST SHOW was lame in its left front foot on the day after racing. Before being allowed to race again, BEST SHOW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.