18/10/2015  Shatin  Race 2

FAST AND FURIOUS began only fairly. GOLDWEAVER also began fairly and then despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages failed to muster speed. GREAT SPEED shifted out at the start and bumped GETAWAY GUY. After this, GREAT SPEED and GETAWAY GUY were shifted across behind runners from wide barriers. Also from the outside barrier, MY CUP OVERFLOWS was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, KING ON EARTH commenced to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FAST AND FURIOUS when racing tight inside FORTUNE TERRITORY. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, FORTUNE TERRITORY shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of GOLDEN OSMANTHUS which became unbalanced. In the middle stages, JOY TOGETHER travelled keenly in the lead. Rounding the Home Turn, FAST AND FURIOUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of JOY TOGETHER. Near the 150 Metres, FAST AND FURIOUS was steadied when crowded for room inside CONSISTENT (Apprentice H N Wong) which shifted in under pressure. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he would be expected to straighten his mounts when they immediately commence to shift ground. GOLDWEAVER was badly held up for clear running in the Straight and consequently was not able to be tested. Throughout the race, GOLD PRECIOUS travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GETAWAY GUY had bled from both nostrils. Also after the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on FORTUNE TERRITORY at the request of Trainer W Y So. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE TERRITORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of EVER SHINY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MASQUERADER and CONSISTENT were sent for sampling.