06/04/2016  Shatin  Race 5

As the start was effected, ENTRUSTING, which was fractious in the barriers, lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, ENTRUSTING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. On jumping, IMPERIAL CONCORDE and HIT A HOME RUN bumped. SURE PEACE was crowded for room shortly after the start between SUM WIN DRAGON and TRUE COMMENT which shifted out. From the outside barrier, PENGLAI XIANZI was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, PENGLAI XIANZI shifted out away from the heels of HIT A HOME RUN which was being steadied to obtain cover behind ROCK THE TREE. Passing the 1400 Metres, RISING POWER raced ungenerously and got its head up on a number of occasions. Near the 550 Metres, ROCK THE TREE was shifted out away from the heels of TRUE COMMENT. K Teetan (DUAL HAPPY) dropped his whip approaching the 400 Metres. For the majority of the race, ONE OF A KIND travelled wide and without cover. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of N Callan (TRUE COMMENT), 5th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse's finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels all the way to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of ENTRUSTING and ROCK THE TREE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SEMPITERNAL and SURE PEACE were sent for sampling.