14/10/2017  Shatin  Race 6

Whilst in the saddling stalls, BABA MAMA had its left front plate replaced. BABA MAMA was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. The Veterinary Officer reported that LIONROCKSPIRIT, which kicked a rail when proceeding to the Start, was found to be suitable to race. CONSORT and ROCKETEER were slow to begin. LUCKY GIRL began only fairly and then was crowded for room on jumping between EASTERN EXPRESS and LIONROCKSPIRIT which shifted out. FRIENDS OF KA YING shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of MIDNIGHT RATTLER. Then, from a wide barrier, FRIENDS OF KA YING was taken across behind runners. From a wide barrier, BABA MAMA was also taken across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1300 Metres, LUCKY GIRL was crowded for room inside CITRON SPIRIT which shifted in marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of LIONROCKSPIRIT. Passing the 1200 Metres, KEEN VENTURE got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. After the 1000 Metres, FRIENDS OF KA YING was left racing wide and without cover. Near the 950 Metres, CITRON SPIRIT raced tight inside ENCOUNTER, which when travelling keenly, shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EASTERN EXPRESS. Rounding the Home Turn, ROCKETEER raced tight inside KEEN VENTURE as ROCKETEER attempted to improve between that horse and FRIENDS OF KA YING where there was insufficient room. ENCOUNTER commenced to give ground passing the 300 Metres and then was eased down over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection of ENCOUNTER immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Near the 150 Metres, SOLAR HEI HEI and FRIENDS OF KA YING raced in restricted room inside KEEN VENTURE which shifted in marginally. Approaching the 100 Metres, the whip of S Clipperton (FRIENDS OF KA YING) was knocked from his grasp by the whip of Apprentice M F Poon (SOLAR HEI HEI). ROCKETEER, CITRON SPIRIT and KEEN VENTURE were sent for sampling.