01/10/2007  Shatin  Race 8

On jumping, FLAMING LAMBORGINI lost ground when crowded for room between SILVER SUN and FRIENDLY GAINS which shifted in. Shortly after the start, EXPECTATIONS and SUNNY SING were checked when crowded for room between COUNTRY MUSIC and ADAIKALI which shifted in after being bumped by SKYVIEW BAR. At the 250 Metres, SUNNY SING, which was held up and unable to obtain clear running, was steadied and shifted in. Near the 200 Metres, COUNTRY MUSIC was checked when crowded for room between ADAIKALI and PLANET RULER (O Doleuze) which after initially being carried out by SCINTILLATION then shifted further of its own accord whilst being ridden along. In the circumstances, O Doleuze was reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. When questioned, M Nunes (ABLE PRINCE) said from the inside barrier with the rail in the C+3 position, he was instructed to ride the horse on the inside rail. ADAIKALI was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of ADAIKALI after the race did not show any significant findings. SACRED KINGDOM and FRIENDLY GAINS and were sent for sampling.