27/06/2015  Shatin  Race 3

FISHKING THUNDER and THUNDERSTROKE began awkwardly. CRUISE CONTROL also began awkwardly and then shortly after the start was bumped by RAPID TRIUMPH which shifted out. Shortly after the start, G-ONE LEADER got its head up when being steadied to obtain a position with cover. From wide barriers, JUST PLEASANT and HEAVENISARACEHORSE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1300 Metres, G-ONE LEADER was checked when crowded for room between HEAVENISARACEHORSE and MULTI-WIN GENERAL which was bumped and taken out by THUNDERSTROKE which shifted out when racing greenly. As there was no rider error associated with this incident, no further action was taken. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, PLENTY OF SPEED got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of RAGING BULL. Rounding the Home Turn, JUST PLEASANT was taken wider by MULTI-WIN GENERAL which shifted out to obtain clear running. Also rounding the Home Turn, HEAVENISARACEHORSE became unbalanced when improving into tight running inside CRUISE CONTROL. ACUMEN was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 250 Metres became unbalanced when momentarily crowded for room between AZTEC EMPIRE and RAPID TRIUMPH which, when giving ground quickly, shifted out after being brushed by FISHKING THUNDER which shifted out marginally. In this incident, AZTEC EMPIRE became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by ACUMEN. As there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken. ACUMEN lost its right front plate at the 150 Metres. Near the 50 Metres, CRUISE CONTROL was steadied away from the heels of PLENTY OF SPEED which shifted in after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of PENNY LANE. After this, PLENTY OF SPEED was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race when racing close to the heels of PENNY LANE. Close to the finishing line, HEAVENISARACEHORSE was awkwardly placed outside the heels of RAGING BULL. Throughout the race, RAPID TRIUMPH travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of THUNDERSTROKE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ACUMEN immediately following the race found the horse to have sustained a superficial wound to the left front leg. ONE MORE WORLD and RAGING BULL were sent for sampling.