30/01/2017  Shatin  Race 6

BLOCKER DEE began only fairly and then despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to muster speed. HIT THE BID and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL were crowded for room on jumping between HAPPY METEOR and TURF SPRINT which shifted out. In this incident, HIT THE BID and TURF SPRINT bumped heavily, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. MY LITTLE FRIEND was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching and passing the 300 Metres, HIT THE BID was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY METEOR (Apprentice K K Chiong) when attempting to improve to the outside of that horse. HIT THE BID was then checked when crowded for room between HAPPY METEOR which shifted out marginally under pressure when commencing to give ground and MY LITTLE FRIEND which initially shifted in slightly before being taken in by MYTHICAL EMPEROR. Whilst the interference suffered by HIT THE BID was of some significance, the Stewards were satisfied that the shift from HAPPY METEOR was not a great one in the circumstances and that the incident had been compounded by MY LITTLE FRIEND being taken out further by another runner. Nonetheless, Apprentice Chiong was advised to ensure that she makes every effort to prevent her mounts from shifting particularly when they are weakening. BLOCKER DEE was held up for clear running for some distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection of COUNTRY MELODY, ADVENTURER and HAPPY METEOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MR STUNNING and ARCHIPPUS were sent for sampling.