10/10/2015  Shatin  Race 9

MARVEL TRIBE shifted in at the start and bumped FAY DEEP. After this, MARVEL TRIBE was steadied and shifted across behind runners. From wide barriers, DA VINCI and STINGER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 700 Metres, FLYING MOOCHI got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of COURAGEOUS BROTHER. MARVEL TRIBE was unable to obtain clear running from on entering the Straight until passing the 200 Metres. In the early part of the Straight, DR RACE raced in restricted room between COURAGEOUS BROTHER and FLYING MOOCHI when improving into tight running between those horses. Throughout the race, COURAGEOUS BROTHER travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SENSATION, J Moreira stated that, from barrier 11, he had been asked to ride the horse in about a midfield position with cover if possible. He said due to the make-up of the field in the early stages, it was apparent to him that he would not be able to obtain a midfield position without being left wide and for this reason, near the 1100 Metres, he steadied SENSATION to obtain a trailing position behind FAY DEEP. He said after obtaining cover, SENSATION travelled reasonably well, however, when he commenced to place the horse under pressure from the 500 Metres, SENSATION did not respond to his riding at any stage and failed to quicken. He said SENSATION was very disappointing in the manner in which it failed to respond to his riding in the Straight before finishing towards the rear of the field. He added immediately after the race SENSATION did not appear to be comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of SENSATION following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SENSATION, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SENSATION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LUCKY BUBBLES and LUCKY YEAR were sent for sampling.