21/06/2015  Shatin  Race 2

On jumping, NEWSWIRE FREE was bumped by BALTIC WARRIOR which shifted out after being bumped by HARD BALL GET. Shortly after the start, NEVER BETTER, FAST AND FURIOUS and SEA WARRIOR were momentarily crowded for room between ELEGANT FRAMES and MEDIC KINGDOM which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, DASHING FORTUNE failed to muster speed. At the 1100 Metres, BALTIC WARRIOR lost its left front plate. Near the 750 Metres, SEA WARRIOR momentarily raced tight inside ELEGANT FRAMES which shifted in away from NEVER BETTER which was steadied away from the heels of NEWSWIRE FREE after being crossed by that horse. Passing the 300 Metres, ELEGANT FRAMES was steadied away from the heels of NEVER BETTER which became unbalanced and shifted out as a result of NEWSWIRE FREE shifting out under pressure. For the majority of the race, FAST AND FURIOUS travelled wide and without cover. DASHING FORTUNE lost its right front plate after passing the winning post. When questioned, Z Purton stated that it had been intended for FISH N’ CHIPS to be ridden in a midfield position if possible as the horse had previously not finished off its races when ridden in a forward position on turf. He said FISH N’ CHIPS began only fairly today and due to a considerable number of horses being ridden along in the early stages from better draws, he steadied FISH N’ CHIPS and shifted the horse across behind runners to obtain cover. He said this resulted in FISH N’ CHIPS having to race slightly further back in the field than had been hoped. A veterinary inspection of NEVER BETTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NEWSWIRE FREE, MEDIC KINGDOM and HARD BALL GET were sent for sampling.