15/03/2009  Shatin  Race 8

On jumping, SACRED KINGDOM, GREEN BIRDIE and FELLOWSHIP were taken back. After the 1200 Metres, SUNNY POWER, which was over-racing, was carried wider by JOY AND FUN. Approaching the turn at the 800 Metres, JOY AND FUN was carried out to three wide and without cover when ENTHUSED shifted away from the rail from behind DIM SUM. Approaching the 300 Metres, GOOD BA BA, which was having some difficulty obtaining clear running, was steadied and shifted to the outside of JOY AND FUN to go forward. When questioned regarding the poor performance of ENTHUSED, D Whyte said his mount travelled well in the early and middle stages, however, when placed under pressure after straightening did not respond to his riding as it had in the past. He said ENTHUSED kept on until the 250 Metres and then commenced to give ground. He said at the 200 Metres he steadied ENTHUSED which was continuing to give ground when awkwardly placed between SUNNY POWER and JOY AND FUN. He said this was of little consequence as ENTHUSED was well beaten at the time. He said in his opinion ENTHUSED raced very "flat". ENTHUSED and GREEN BIRDIE were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of ENTHUSED and GREEN BIRDIE after the race did not show any significant findings. EGYPTIAN RA and GOOD BA BA were sent for sampling.