06/03/2016  Shatin  Race 9

APOLLO'S CHOICE lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently began only fairly. APOLLO'S CHOICE then lost further ground when crowded for room between THE ALFONSO and DASHING FELLOW, both of which shifted ground. The shift from THE ALFONSO and DASHING FELLOW resulted in those horses making contact and becoming unbalanced a short distance later. After travelling a short distance, VALIANT SOLDIER shifted in and bumped BOBO SO CUTE. Passing the 1300 Metres, EROICO was steadied when crowded for room between TRAVEL RENYI and VALIANT SOLDIER which shifted out. Near the 1000 Metres, MASTER OF PUPPETS shifted out away from the heels of SUPER LIFELINE when travelling keenly. After this, MASTER OF PUPPETS travelled wide and without cover. After the 1000 Metres, EROICO commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TRAVEL RENYI. Making the turn near the 900 Metres, BOBO SO CUTE shifted out and raced tight inside TRAVEL RENYI. At the entrance to the Straight, THE ALFONSO was bumped and taken wider by APOLLO'S CHOICE which shifted out into clear running. After the 400 Metres, ALL YOU WISH got its head on the side and hung in away from the heels of APOLLO'S CHOICE. After this, ALL YOU WISH lay in under pressure and passing the 100 Metres was shifted in away from the heels of TRAVEL RENYI to continue improving. Passing the 100 Metres, THE ALFONSO shifted in under pressure, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten. A veterinary inspection of TOUR DE FORCE and DIVINE CALLING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. APOLLO'S CHOICE, DASHING FELLOW and THE ALFONSO were sent for sampling.