19/09/2015  Shatin  Race 1

After being loaded, PROPEL REPEL, which became fractious and momentarily sat down, was removed from the barrier stalls and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, PROPEL REPEL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. PROPEL REPEL was slow to begin. SAFARI MAGIC, which was slow to begin, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of NAMJONG SURPRISE shortly after the start when that horse shifted out. From the outside barrier, BLISS CARTEL was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, TRAVEL MASTER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of JOY TOGETHER. Then approaching the 800 Metres, TRAVEL MASTER was awkwardly placed inside DRAGON ENERGY after shifting out away from the heels of JOY TOGETHER. HONG KONG FAT, which was following, was hampered in consequence. Throughout the race, FRIENDS OF YAN OI travelled wide and without cover. After the race, J Moreira dismounted from FRIENDS OF YAN OI and led that horse back to the unsaddling area. FRIENDS OF YAN OI was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said it was lame in the right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FRIENDS OF YAN OI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. JOY TOGETHER and FRIENDS OF YAN OI were sent for sampling.