22/05/2016  Shatin  Race 6

As the start was effected, HAPPY THREE, which was fractious after being loaded, put its head down and then stood flat-footed, resulting in the horse losing a considerable amount of ground. HAPPY THREE then finished tailed out. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY THREE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. WORLD RECORD began awkwardly and bumped TEAM SWEET. G-ONE LOVER began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of CARE FREE PRINCE (Z Purton), resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced. A short distance after the start, WORLD RECORD and TEAM SWEET were crowded for room inside CARE FREE PRINCE which shifted in. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. VOLITATION shifted in at the start and bumped AMAZING FEELING. From the outside barriers, AMBITIOUS SPEEDY and ROYAL SPIRIT were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1050 Metres, WORLD RECORD momentarily raced tight inside SHOW MISSION which was steadied away from the heels of AMAZING FEELING which shifted in when racing tight inside MY LEGEND. After the 1000 Metres, SHOW MISSION was awkwardly placed close to the heels of AMAZING FEELING. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, WORLD RECORD lay out and raced tight inside AMAZING FEELING. WORLD RECORD again got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn. Rounding the Home Turn, MOLLY'S JADE STAR and CARE FREE PRINCE raced tight and bumped as CARE FREE PRINCE attempted to shift out into clear running. After the 400 Metres, the whip of H Bowman (TEAM SWEET) became entangled in the reins. MR PICASSO was held up and unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. At the 200 Metres, CARE FREE PRINCE was bumped by FIVE STARS AGENT which shifted out away from MR PICASSO which was shifting out into clear running. Throughout the race, MOLLY'S JADE STAR travelled wide and without cover. H Bowman, the rider of the 6th placed, TEAM SWEET, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out all the way to the end of the race wherever circumstances permit. After the race, B Prebble (VOLITATION) stated that approaching the 700 Metres he felt MR PICASSO clip the heels of VOLITATION. He said after this VOLITATION appeared to lose confidence and was reluctant to stretch out properly. A veterinary inspection of VOLITATION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CARE FREE PRINCE, MOLLY'S JADE STAR and G-ONE LOVER were sent for sampling.