19/11/2017  Shatin  Race 5

ROCKETEER and RICKFIELD were slow to begin. HANG’S DECISION began only fairly. From a wide barrier, GENERAL SHERMAN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1400 Metres, HAPPILABABY was steadied away from the heels of SACRED ELIXIR which shifted in after initially being directed in by PRAWN BABA (U Rispoli). U Rispoli was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Passing the 400 Metres, PRAWN BABA was awkwardly placed inside the heels of FRIENDS OF KA YING which shifted in. HAPPILABABY lost both front plates near the 100 Metres. Passing the 100 Metres, FRIENDS OF KA YING was momentarily eased away from the heels of DINOZZO which lay in under pressure. Approaching the 50 Metres, SACRED ELIXIR and DINOZZO bumped due to both horses shifting ground. A veterinary inspection of PRAWN BABA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SUPREME PROFIT immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and had bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME PROFIT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DINOZZO and SACRED ELIXIR were sent for sampling.