01/10/2015  Shatin  Race 6

Whilst in the saddling stalls, SHINING CHAMPION had its right front plate refitted. SHINING CHAMPION was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. MULTIMAX began awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in DEJA VU being hampered when crowded for room. Soon after the start, ANIMATION MASTER was crowded for room between SHINING CHAMPION and ALWAYS WIN which shifted out. Shortly after this, SHINING CHAMPION was shifted out in order to relieve the tightening to ANIMATION MASTER which resulted in TRAVEL RENYI being crowded for room between that horse and SECRET COMMAND (R Fourie) which shifted in. SECRET COMMAND then continued to shift in, resulting in TRAVEL RENYI having to be steadied. R Fourie was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care. From the outside barrier, GRAN BOLIVAR was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After being held up for a short distance passing the 400 Metres, SHOWING CHARACTER was shifted out around the heels of HIT A HOME RUN approaching the 300 Metres in order to obtain clear running and then when placed under pressure was inclined to lay in. ALWAYS WIN was held up for clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. The performance of FLYING ELITE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING ELITE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, N Callan reported that after being ridden along in the early stages to race in a forward position, MULTIMAX was left racing three wide and without cover when SECRET COMMAND held its position to its inside. He said that after straightening MULTIMAX immediately came under pressure and the horse's action deteriorated as it weakened in the Straight which caused him some concern. A veterinary inspection of MULTIMAX immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, MULTIMAX will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SECRET COMMAND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of INVENTOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. POPPING CANDY, SENSATION and ALWAYS WIN were sent for sampling.