10/02/2016  Shatin  Race 2

HOLY STAR was slow to begin and then despite being ridden along failed to muster speed. ROCKET began very awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and bumped the hindquarters of CASA MASTER which became unbalanced. SUM WIN DRAGON shifted in at the start and bumped BLISS CARTEL. From the outside barrier, KHARU was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages, SUM WIN DRAGON travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover. Passing the 1200 Metres, BLISS CARTEL got its head up when being steadied to allow SOUTHERN SPRINGS to cross into the lead. After the 300 Metres, RAY OF GOLD was awkwardly placed inside the heels of CASA MASTER which lay in under pressure. RAY OF GOLD was again momentarily crowded for room after the 200 Metres when CASA MASTER continued to lay in. Also after the 300 Metres, HOLY STAR was steadied when held up for a run and passing the 200 Metres was shifted out to obtain clear running. Then close to the finishing line, HOLY STAR was shifted out away from the heels of ZACHARY to continue improving. For the major part of the race, ZACHARY travelled wide and without cover. HOLY STAR lost its right front plate after the race. After the race, B Prebble expressed concern regarding the action of RAY OF GOLD. A veterinary inspection of RAY OF GOLD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LIGHTNING AND GOLD and BLISS CARTEL were sent for sampling.