01/06/2016  Happy Valley  Race 6

FIGHTING BOY stood flat-footed at the start and lost a considerable amount of ground. Having regard to FIGHTING BOY's previous history of being slow to begin, the Stewards will interview Mr A Lee, the trainer of FIGHTING BOY, prior to the Sha Tin racemeeting to be conducted next Sunday, 5 June 2016. In the meantime, the Stewards ruled that FIGHTING BOY is not eligible to be entered to race. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, CALIFORNIA CHERISH failed to muster speed and was shifted across behind runners after travelling a short distance. From a wide barrier, ROYAL PARTNER was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Near the 950 Metres, HO HO FEEL was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TRUE COMMENT. Passing the 900 Metres, ENTRUSTING got its head up when awkwardly placed behind ROYAL PARTNER. Approaching the 250 Metres, SMART UNION was steadied when disappointed for running between FORTUNE GIGGLES which initially shifted in and GLORY STAR which shifted out. After this, SMART UNION was shifted to the inside of GLORY STAR to obtain clear running. Passing the 250 Metres, AUTUMN GOLD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FORTUNE GIGGLES and was then shifted out across the heels of HO HO FEEL to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection of ENTRUSTING, AZTEC EMPIRE and CASH COURIER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HO HO FEEL and AUTUMN GOLD were sent for sampling.