10/02/2016  Shatin  Race 5

As the start was effected, LUCKY FRIENDS, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, reared and lost ground. Before being permitted to race again, LUCKY FRIENDS, which raced at the rear of the field throughout the event, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. ROYALE ELEGANCE was slow to begin. FLYING CAPTAIN began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, PENNY LANE shifted out and bumped SILVER GATSBY which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, MASQUERADER was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. After the 1200 Metres, FLYING CAPTAIN proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when being checked away from the heels of CLEVER SPIRIT. FLYING CAPTAIN continued to prove very difficult to settle and after the 1000 Metres shifted in away from the heels of CLEVER SPIRIT and bumped NEWSWIRE FREE. After the 900 Metres, FORZA AVANTI was left racing wide and without cover. At the entrance to the Straight, D Whyte (FORZA AVANTI) dropped his whip. Also at the entrance to the Straight, PENNY LANE and BULB MASTER raced tight as BULB MASTER shifted out to obtain clear running. Passing the 400 Metres, GORGEOUS LEGEND became unbalanced after racing tight between FORZA AVANTI and ROYALE ELEGANCE, both of which shifted ground. Then near the 350 Metres, GORGEOUS LEGEND was eased when unable to maintain its position between FORZA AVANTI and ROYALE ELEGANCE which shifted in. Near the 250 Metres, MASSIVE POWER was shifted out away from the heels of SILVER GATSBY which was giving ground. Approaching the 100 Metres, BULB MASTER shifted out and brushed PENNY LANE. PENNY LANE and BULB MASTER were sent for sampling.