05/06/2016  Shatin  Race 6

TEAM FORTUNE and BLAZE STAMINA bumped at the start. TEAM FORTUNE then raced tight between BLAZE STAMINA and SEE ME NOW for a short distance. TEAM FORTUNE again raced tight inside BLAZE STAMINA (C Y Ho) for some distance before having to be steadied away from the heels of that horse approaching the 900 Metres. C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he does not place undue pressure on other horses and to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground. SALSA BROTHERS lost its right front plate shortly after the start. After the 1000 Metres, GREEN CARD proved difficult to settle and got its head up when being steadied. Then approaching the 900 Metres, GREEN CARD got its head on the side and shifted in, resulting in DIVINE DIYA momentarily racing tight inside GREEN CARD which was then shifted out to relieve the tightening. When being shifted out, GREEN CARD bumped GENEROUS BOBO. After this, both GREEN CARD and GENEROUS BOBO travelled wide and without cover. KINGSTON JUMBO became unbalanced in its action near the 700 Metres and again near the 500 Metres. Mr L Ho, the trainer of KINGSTON JUMBO, which was having its second start for his stable, was informed that the horse's racing manners were of concern to the Stewards in that it had previously shifted ground abruptly without cause. He was advised that the Stewards would monitor KINGSTON JUMBO in its future starts and if at any time the Stewards were of the opinion that the horse presented a safety risk, then it may be that they would be required to consider its suitability to race. Passing the 700 Metres, DIVINE DIYA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LANG TAI SING and then passing the 600 Metres got its head up when being checked away from the heels of that horse. Passing the 600 Metres, LANG TAI SING improved to be racing inside the heels of MYTHICAL EMPEROR which shifted out momentarily away from the heels of DIEGO KOSTA before being shifted back in. For some distance in the early part of the Straight, GOLDEN DEER raced tight inside SWEET HOME which got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Then approaching the 200 Metres, GOLDEN DEER and SWEET HOME were crowded for room inside BLAZE STAMINA which was taken in marginally by TEAM FORTUNE which was commencing to improve into tight running inside DIEGO KOSTA. Near the 200 Metres, TEAM FORTUNE was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to runners on its inside which resulted in TEAM FORTUNE having to be steadied away from the heels of DIEGO KOSTA when awkwardly placed behind that horse. TEAM FORTUNE was then able to be shifted to the inside of DIEGO KOSTA near the 150 Metres to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection of BLAZE STAMINA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TEAM FORTUNE, BORNTOACHIEVE and MYTHICAL EMPEROR were sent for sampling.