08/11/2015  Shatin  Race 7

MIDNITE PROMISE was slow to begin. As the start was effected, DISTINCT COMMANDER lifted its front feet off the ground and began awkwardly. GOOD TREASURE began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of DANEWIN EXPRESS which became unbalanced. AMAZING ALWAYS shifted out at the start, resulting in ORACLE being crowded onto GALLANT TRIUMPH which also became unbalanced. From wide barriers, PEARL WARM WARM and ROYALE ELEGANCE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance after the 800 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME, which was travelling keenly, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of G-ONE LOVER. Near the 550 Metres, ORACLE momentarily raced tight between GALLANT TRIUMPH and AMAZING ALWAYS (R Fourie) which shifted out. In this incident, GALLANT TRIUMPH became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by ORACLE. R Fourie was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Passing the 400 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME was brushed by MOTIF which shifted out away from the heels of G-ONE LOVER. ORACLE was held up for clear running approaching and passing the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, DISTINCT COMMANDER travelled wide and without cover. After the race, R Fourie expressed concern regarding the action of AMAZING ALWAYS. AMAZING ALWAYS was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that there were no significant findings other than the horse had sustained speedy cuts to both hocks. A veterinary inspection of GOOD TREASURE immediately following the race revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the third occasion that GOOD TREASURE had bled in Hong Kong, that horse is now barred from racing. A veterinary inspection of SNOW SLIDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MOTIF and ROYALE ELEGANCE were sent for sampling.