03/11/2019  Shatin  Race 6

CALIFORNIA WHIP began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, RAGING STORM was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. After being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, TELECOM PUMA was steadied making the first turn to obtain cover when left racing wide. Approaching the 900 Metres, THANKS FOREVER was steadied away from the heels of MR LUMIERES (M F Poon) which shifted in when not properly clear. M F Poon was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Making the turn near the 900 Metres, UGLY WARRIOR got its head on the side and lay in despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in DAN CONTROL racing tight to the inside of UGLY WARRIOR. After this, UGLY WARRIOR continued to lay in, resulting in DAN CONTROL being eased away from the heels of that horse passing the 850 Metres. Passing the 700 Metres, TELECOM PUMA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FAT TURTLE. Passing the 300 Metres, HIGH FIVE was shifted to the outside of TELECOM PUMA to obtain clear running. Approaching the 100 Metres, RAGING STORM raced tight outside CALIFORNIA WHIP which shifted out. A veterinary inspection of SUNSET WATCH, DAN CONTROL and TELECOM PUMA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FAT TURTLE, THANKS FOREVER and CALIFORNIA WHIP were sent for sampling.