06/12/2015  Shatin  Race 10

HEROIC GURU was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. From the outside barrier, THE RAINBOW was also steadied in the early stages and taken across behind runners. Passing the 1100 Metres, FOREVER ACCURATE got its head on the side and shifted in away from SO FAST and bumped LUCKY EVER. A short distance later, FOREVER ACCURATE was again inconvenienced by SO FAST which shifted in before being directed back out to relieve the pressure. At the 1000 Metres, HEALTHY JOYFUL was bumped by FOREVER ACCURATE which shifted out to relieve tightening to LUCKY EVER. After this, HEALTHY JOYFUL travelled wide and without cover. After the 1000 Metres, HAPPY AGILITY got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed behind MIDNIGHT RATTLER. Then making the turn near the 900 Metres, HAPPY AGILITY shifted out off the heels of MIDNIGHT RATTLER and raced tight inside METALLIC STAR. Approaching the 800 Metres, METALLIC STAR got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of LUCKY EVER which was awkwardly placed behind FOREVER ACCURATE. SUPER SWEET ORANGE, which was following, shifted out away from the heels of METALLIC STAR and bumped LOVE CHUNGHWA which became unbalanced. Rounding the Home Turn, LUCKY EVER and HEALTHY JOYFUL raced tight as LUCKY EVER attempted to improve outside FOREVER ACCURATE. MIDNIGHT RATTLER was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. HEROIC GURU was badly held up for clear running approaching the 300 Metres at which point the horse was shifted out around the heels of METALLIC STAR to obtain clear running. HAPPY AGILITY was unable to obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres. LUCKY EVER was held up for clear running for some distance passing the 250 Metres behind HEALTHY JOYFUL and METALLIC STAR. Near the 50 Metres, HEROIC GURU got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten the horse. A veterinary inspection of FOREVER ACCURATE and HEALTHY JOYFUL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SO FAST and MIDNIGHT RATTLER were sent for sampling.