05/07/2015  Shatin  Race 8

DALWARI proved very difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, DALWARI will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. GOLDLAND DANCER, which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly. ULTIMATE GLORY also began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, IMPERIAL CONCORDE was crowded for room between HORSE APLENTY which blundered on jumping and GO GO WIN which shifted out marginally. After travelling a short distance, DALWARI raced in restricted room between ULTIMATE GLORY and FORMULA WON which was taken in by NONE OTHER which was racing tight inside TURIN PEARL. After the 1500 Metres, GO GO WIN got its head up when being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover behind GOLDEN ADDICTION. For a considerable distance approaching and passing the 1400 Metres, APACHE SPIRIT proved very difficult to settle in the lead and got its head up on numerous occasions when being steadied to obtain cover. NONE OTHER travelled wide and without cover until approaching the 800 Metres at which point GO GO WIN was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, GOLDEN ADDICTION and GO GO WIN raced tight as GOLDEN ADDICTION shifted out into clear running. APACHE SPIRIT was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between EAGLE POWER and TURIN PEARL which shifted out marginally when commencing to give ground. After the 200 Metres, IMPERIAL CONCORDE was held up for clear running behind TURIN PEARL until near the 100 Metres. After the race, D Whyte (IMPERIAL CONCORDE) reported that his saddle shifted back in the early stages, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GOLDLAND DANCER, A Suborics stated that his mount travelled well until approaching the Home Turn after which time the horse came under pressure. He said despite being ridden out, GOLDLAND DANCER did not finish off the race as it did when he rode it when successful at its last start. He added after the race GOLDEN DANCER was not sweating up as would be expected on a day such as today. A veterinary inspection of GOLDLAND DANCER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of IMPERIAL CONCORDE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY JOURNEY, VERDANE and ULTIMATE GLORY were sent for sampling.