19/06/2011  Shatin  Race 5

SEA PRINCE began awkwardly. Near the 800 Metres, HARSH BROWN broke down and was retired from the event. GLENEALY VIKING, KING ON EARTH and SUNSEEKER were hampered in consequence. A veterinary inspection of HARSH BROWN after the race revealed that the horse had broken down in its left front fetlock. In the Straight, SOLAR BOY got its head on the side and lay out. Throughout the race, FELAROF travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, B Prebble stated that he had been instructed to ride GLENEALY VIKING, which was having its first start for the season, quietly today from barrier 11. He said it was felt that racing first up over 1400 Metres, the horse would not be able to close off the race were it to be ridden in a forward position to overcome its wide barrier. He said accordingly he shifted across behind runners on GLENEALY VIKING shortly after the start. He added the horse proved somewhat difficult to settle after the 1000 Metres and then in the Straight got its head on the side and hung out under pressure and for this reason he changed his whip from the right hand into the left hand approaching the 100 Metres. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FELAROF had lost its left front plate. A veterinary inspection of GLENEALY VIKING after the race did not show any significant findings. HARSH BROWN, JOHN DORY and LONGWAH KID were sent for sampling.