10/02/2016  Shatin  Race 10

Whilst in the saddling stalls, SMART SALUTE had its right hind plate refitted. SMART SALUTE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Just prior to the start being effected, UNBEATABLE GUTS became fractious, resulting in the horse being slow to begin. WAH MAY FRIEND began awkwardly. SUPER TALENT shifted out at the start and bumped MARVEL HERO which was in turn taken out onto the hindquarters of HARD BALL GET. Shortly after the start, HARD BALL GET was steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. From the outside barrier, LAUGH OUT LOUD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1000 Metres, ABLE DEED was steadied away from the heels of WAH MAY FRIEND which got its head on the side and shifted in away from MASSIVE MILLENNIUM. After the 1000 Metres, SMART SALUTE raced tight inside ABLE DEED. In the early part of the Straight, SMART SALUTE and SUPER TALENT raced tight. Approaching the 300 Metres, SUPER TALENT shifted out and bumped MARVEL HERO. Over the concluding stages, ABLE DEED raced tight inside MIGHTY MAVERICK. After the race, J Moreira stated that after steadying HARD BALL GET in the early stages to obtain cover, the horse came off the bridle and then did not travel well at any stage. He said in the Straight HARD BALL GET finished off the race only fairly. A veterinary inspection of HARD BALL GET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LAUGH OUT LOUD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT and JOLLY JOLLY were sent for sampling.