23/02/2014  Shatin  Race 4

STAR MAJESTIC began only fairly. MR VANILLA began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of DISTINCT COMMANDER. HEARTILY TALK was checked when crowded for room at the start between HIT THE BID and GRAND PLUS which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. After this, GRAND PLUS, HEARTILY TALK, NINE DRAGONS and HIT THE BID were all taken across behind runners. MALAYAN GEM got its head on the side in the early stages and making the turn after the 900 Metres got its head on the side and hung out after proving difficult to settle. Also making the turn after the 900 Metres, GRAND PLUS commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being shifted in across the heels of HIT THE BID. Near the 800 Metres, REAL FIT became unbalanced when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GORGEOUS DEBUT. STAR MAJESTIC was held up for clear running for some distance between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres, HIT THE BID was shifted out away from the heels of SUCCESSFUL LEADER. A veterinary inspection of HIT THE BID and MR VANILLA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GORGEOUS DEBUT and REAL FIT were sent for sampling.