09/04/2017  Shatin  Race 3

WEALTHY FORTUNE was crowded for room shortly after the start between HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and UNIQUE JOYFUL which shifted in. After this, WEALTHY FORTUNE was ridden along, however, failed to muster speed. Despite being hard ridden in the early stages, EASTERN PROWESS, which began awkwardly, failed to muster speed. From wide barriers, SWEET BEAN, AGIAAL and AEROLUMINANCE were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1700 Metres, HAPPY FRIENDSHIP raced tight inside UNIQUE JOYFUL which got its head on the side and shifted in away from KING WINSA. Passing the 1450 Metres, AGIAAL commenced to prove difficult to settle and was checked away from the heels of HIT A HOME RUN. AGIAAL then continued to race ungenerously for some distance after this. For some distance approaching and passing the 1400 Metres, WEALTHY FORTUNE proved difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of FAITHFUL BOY. FORTUNE GIGGLES lay out rounding the Home Turn. Approaching the 150 Metres, HIT A HOME RUN was shifted out abruptly away from the heels of FORTUNE GIGGLES. Approaching the 100 Metres, AGIAAL had some difficulty obtaining clear running. Throughout the race, MALAYAN PEARL travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. When questioned, B Prebble stated that it had been intended for KING WINSA to be ridden in about a midfield position with cover, however, after the horse began well he elected to allow it to maintain a forward position. He said however he was obliged to commence riding KING WINSA from the 1100 Metres as the horse was reluctant to maintain its position behind FORTUNE GIGGLES. He added that after being hard ridden passing the 800 Metres, KING WINSA commenced to travel more genuinely and then closed off the race well. A veterinary inspection of FAITHFUL BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HIT A HOME RUN, KING WINSA and FORTUNE GIGGLES were sent for sampling.