25/10/2015  Shatin  Race 2

As the start was effected, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN reared, resulting in its rider, R Fourie, being dislodged and the horse leaving the barrier stalls riderless. Acting on an assurance from Mr D E Ferraris, the trainer of AFFLUENCE OF RAIN, that the horse would be retired from racing in Hong Kong, no further action was taken. After the race, R Fourie was examined by the Club's medical officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. JOLLY JOLLY lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and bumped the outside of its gate, resulting in the horse losing ground. Passing the 750 Metres, GOLDEN PARTNERS became unbalanced after the riderless AFFLUENCE OF RAIN shifted out onto the heels of that horse. Near the 600 Metres, GLORY STAR became unbalanced due to the riderless AFFLUENCE OF RAIN racing close to its heels. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GLORY STAR had sustained superficial wounds to the right hind leg. DIAMOND KING got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 300 Metres, the whip being used by N Rawiller (SHINING CHAMPION) broke. Passing the 100 Metres, MULTI-WIN GENERAL momentarily raced tight inside ROCKET which shifted in. Throughout the race, SMART GAIN travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. FABULOUS ONE and JOLLY JOLLY were sent for sampling.