24/04/2016  Shatin  Race 2

REGENCY BABY bounded in the air at the start, began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of GRACEFUL KINGDOM, resulting in REGENCY BABY losing ground. SUPERNATURAL was slow to begin. GREAT TREASURE and DYNAMIC VOYAGE both began awkwardly. PENNY LANE shifted out at the start and bumped PURE MOMENTUM. Then, despite being vigorously ridden for some distance in the early stages, PENNY LANE failed to muster speed and consequently raced back in the field. From a wide barrier, COOL AND NEAT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1100 Metres, GRACEFUL KINGDOM got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of CARE FREE PRINCE which was being steadied to obtain cover. After this, CARE FREE PRINCE was left racing wide and without cover and near the 900 Metres was allowed to stride forward into the lead. Near the 800 Metres, GRACEFUL KINGDOM was left racing wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. Passing the 350 Metres, SMART SALUTE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SUPERNATURAL. For some distance after the 300 Metres, PENNY LANE raced tight inside PRINCE FALCON. Over the final 200 Metres, PURE MOMENTUM lay in under pressure and proved difficult to ride. PRINCE FALCON also lay in under pressure over the final 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection of GRACEFUL KINGDOM and REGENCY BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of PERPETUAL JOYANCE immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, PERPETUAL JOYANCE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PERPETUAL JOYANCE, CARE FREE PRINCE and PURE MOMENTUM were sent for sampling.