09/01/2016  Shatin  Race 8

GOLDLAND DANCER blundered badly on jumping, causing its rider to become unbalanced and for the horse to lose a considerable amount of ground. From the outside barrier, VANILLA was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, HORSE APLENTY failed to muster speed. Passing the 1500 Metres, TRUMP (S de Sousa) got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of JUN HUO, resulting in the horse being awkwardly placed. S de Sousa advised that TRUMP was inclined to lay out and proved difficult to ride throughout the race. JUN HUO travelled wide and without cover and passing the 900 Metres was allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead. Passing the 800 Metres, GOLDLAND DANCER became unbalanced when being steadied away from the heels of VICTORY MASTER. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, VANILLA got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of HORSE APLENTY. Passing the 600 Metres, YOUNG RANGER got its head up when racing close to the heels of TRUMP. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TIANHUANG, Y T Cheng stated that after being slow to begin, he rode his mount along in an endeavour to make up lost ground, however, TIANHUANG would not respond to his riding and remained racing at the rear of the field. He said along the Back Straight he again rode his mount along, particularly after the 900 Metres as TIANHUANG was getting out of its ground. He said, despite being hard ridden for the remainder of the race, TIANHUANG would not improve its position, was reluctant to race and only passed a limited number of tired horses over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of TIANHUANG immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TIANHUANG was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TIANHUANG will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of YOUNG RANGER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JUN HUO and LITTLE DRAGON were sent for sampling.