21/11/2015  Shatin  Race 6

BLAZING SPEED shifted out abruptly at the start, resulting in PACKING LLAREGYB being badly crowded for room inside TOP ACT. In this incident, BLAZING SPEED became unbalanced. From the outside barrier, BEAUTY ONLY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After being slow to begin, KHAYA was vigorously ridden along to make up lost ground and passing the winning post on the first occasion was steadied away from the heels of BLAZING SPEED. KHAYA was then shifted away from the heels of BLAZING SPEED and allowed to improve its position into the lead. Near the 1800 Metres, BLAZING SPEED got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to allow TOP ACT to cross. Near the 1400 Metres, HELENE SUPER STAR was momentarily crowded for room inside KHAYA (N Rawiller) which shifted in when not properly clear before being directed out to relieve the tightening to HELENE SUPER STAR. N Rawiller was advised to exercise more care in future. DOMINANT was held up for clear running until near the 300 Metres and then approaching the 100 Metres was shifted in away from the heels of MILITARY ATTACK. Close to the finishing line, HELENE HAPPY STAR was awkwardly placed outside the heels of BLAZING SPEED. After the race, D Whyte was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of HELENE SUPER STAR which weakened in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of HELENE SUPER STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BLAZING SPEED, which lost its right hind plate near the 1100 Metres, was found after the race to have sustained a small wound to the outside heel of that foot. A veterinary inspection of TOP ACT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HELENE HAPPY STAR, MILITARY ATTACK and BLAZING SPEED were sent for sampling.