06/04/2016  Shatin  Race 1

BEAR RAPPER began awkwardly. DEJA VU was slow to begin. HURRICANE KID began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped by DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS which shifted out after being brushed by KITAYA. Making the turn after the 700 Metres, LONDON MASTER got its head on the side and lay out and making the Home Turn hung out, resulting in BEAR RAPPER being able to improve to its inside. Approaching the 600 Metres, MODERN FORTUNE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEAR RAPPER. DEJA VU was held up for clear running from near the 250 Metres until near the 150 Metres. Throughout the race, MY LEGEND travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HURRICANE KID, O Doleuze stated that the horse sweated up badly and was stirred up behind the barriers. He said although HURRICANE KID had to race in a three wide position, he was able to maintain cover behind MY LEGEND and the horse travelled satisfactorily in the early and middle stages. He said he shifted the horse out into clear running rounding the Home Turn, however, HURRICANE KID did not quicken as he thought it would and finished off the race one-paced. A veterinary inspection of HURRICANE KID immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MODERN FORTUNE, BEAR RAPPER and DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS were sent for sampling.