08/11/2015  Shatin  Race 9

On arrival at the Start, SUNNY PEARL, which made contact with a rail on the way to the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion it was suitable to race. TEN SPEED was slow to begin. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, EXPECTATOR failed to muster speed and consequently raced back in the field. After the 1100 Metres, SMILING WATCH was momentarily steadied away from the heels of PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT which shifted in when just clear. After the 900 Metres, PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KING OF MONGOLIA. Near the 800 Metres, SMILING WATCH was crowded for room between PACKING GO GO and TOO FAST which shifted in momentarily when being steadied away from the heels of DEJA VU after commencing to travel keenly. INVINCIBLE FRESH and NONE OTHER both had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 350 Metres, KING OF MONGOLIA and THE SHOW raced tight as KING OF MONGOLIA improved into tight running between THE SHOW and BEST SUPREME. After the 350 Metres, PACKING GO GO was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of INVINCIBLE FRESH which was shifting out to obtain clear running. In this incident, TOO FAST, which was racing outside of PACKING GO GO, momentarily raced tight between that horse and DEJA VU. Approaching the 300 Metres and again near the 200 Metres, THE SHOW raced tight between KING OF MONGOLIA and PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT. Near the 150 Metres, TEN SPEED, which was finishing off the race, was shifted out away from the heels of SUNNY PEARL which was giving ground. TEN SPEED was then held up for clear running behind FUNNY BUDDIES. Throughout the race, THE SHOW travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of NONE OTHER and SUNNY PEARL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NONE OTHER, INVINCIBLE FRESH and KING OF MONGOLIA were sent for sampling.