22/05/2016  Shatin  Race 3

DR LISTENING began awkwardly and lost ground. SOCCER BRAVE was slow to begin and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from an outside barrier. THUNDER DASH was crowded for room shortly after the start between MULTIEXPRESS and FINE WITH ME after being bumped by ALL TOGETHER. Passing the 1000 Metres, SOCCER BRAVE, which was racing keenly, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THUNDER DASH. Passing the 800 Metres, THUNDER DASH was checked when crowded for room between FINE WITH ME and SMART SALUTE which, when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GREENERY FORTUNE, shifted in momentarily. Passing the 500 Metres, SMART SALUTE was steadied away from the heels of GREENERY FORTUNE. N Callan (YO-YO DA) dropped his left rein near the 350 Metres. Close to the finishing line, VICTORY MARVEL was awkwardly placed outside DR LISTENING. Throughout the race, AEROLUMINANCE travelled wide and without cover. GENTRY lost its left front plate after the race. J Moreira (GENTRY) reported that from the outside barrier it had been intended for the horse to be ridden quietly, however, as the start was effected GENTRY proved fractious and then reared, resulting in the horse losing ground and being required to be further back than had been intended. He said after shifting GENTRY across behind runners in the early stages, his mount hung out badly on the first turn after the 900 Metres. He added GENTRY continued to hang out until after the 600 Metres at which point he was able to shift the horse closer to the main body of the field. He said however GENTRY continued to race greenly and did not respond to his riding in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of GENTRY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of GENTRY were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GENTRY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend. VICTORY MARVEL, REGENCY DARLING and DR LISTENING were sent for sampling.