21/02/2010  Shatin  Race 10

At the start, CLASSA was crowded for room between SAPELLI which shifted out and AMNESTY which shifted in after being bumped by ROYAL KNIGHT which began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Near the 300 Metres, ELEGANCE DESIRE was hampered by INVINCIBLE HEART which shifted in. WALKONTHEWILDSIDE was unable to obtain clear running until near the 200 Metres. Throughout the race, ETERNAL BEAUTY travelled wide and without cover. Also throughout the race, SPECIAL K hung out and proved difficult to ride. The performance of GLOBAL WIN, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GLOBAL WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. W C Marwing (PENGLAI XIANZI) stated that he had been instructed by the trainer to allow the horse to race where it was comfortable and to ensure that he did not restrain it at any stage. He said that he took up a forward position and travelled well until approaching the Home Turn where he placed PENGLAI XIANZI under pressure, but shortly afterwards the horse failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in the manner in which it gave ground over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of PENGLAI XIANZI after the race did not show any significant findings. In the circumstances, the performance of PENGLAI XIANZI was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PENGLAI XIANZI will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PENGLAI XIANZI, SAPELLI and AMNESTY were sent for sampling.