09/07/2017  Shatin  Race 4

GOKO was slow to begin. MASSIVE MILLENNIUM began awkwardly. VICTORY FOLLOW ME began only fairly and shifted in towards the heels of GIDDY GIDDY. LIGHTNING MISSILE began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped RESPECT. Shortly after the start, LIGHTNING MISSILE was tightened for room between RESPECT and BOLSHOI BALLET (B Prebble) which shifted in. B Prebble was reprimanded. Passing the 1000 Metres, OHANA raced tight between MASSIVE MILLENNIUM and VICTORY FOLLOW ME (J Moreira) which got its head on the side and lay in. As J Moreira was attempting to direct VICTORY FOLLOW ME out to relieve the tightening to OHANA, VICTORY FOLLOW ME got its head up and shifted in away from the heels of BOLSHOI BALLET (B Prebble) which shifted in. This resulted in OHANA being crowded for room and VICTORY FOLLOW ME losing ground. B Prebble was reprimanded and advised that whilst there were some circumstances associated to this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in future. BOLSHOI BALLET lost its right front plate near the 900 Metres. Passing the 800 Metres, GOKO became unbalanced when being steadied away from the heels of STAR SUPERIOR. Passing the 500 Metres, LIGHTNING MISSILE was shifted out away from the heels of BOLSHOI BALLET which got its head on the side and lay out. Close to the finishing line, B Prebble dropped his whip. Throughout the race, both BOLSHOI BALLET and LIGHTNING MISSILE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of GOKO, RESPECT and VICTORY FOLLOW ME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GIDDY GIDDY and STAR SUPERIOR were sent for sampling.