17/05/2009  Shatin  Race 2

On jumping, DUEL EXPRESS blundered and became badly unbalanced. Also on jumping, HIGH NOTE was bumped by EAST RIDER which shifted out. Shortly after this, EAST RIDER was steadied when crowded for room between HIGH NOTE and WHATAFANTASY which got its head on the side and shifted out. Shortly after the start, BLESS US ALL, which had begun badly with its head up, was steadied when crowded for room inside XAVERIAN QUEST. In the early stages, SECRET OF WINNING and FLEETING QUALITY over-raced. Over about the final 600 Metres, WHATAFANTASY hung out and proved difficult to ride and after the 50 Metres brushed NAPA II. Near the 500 Metres, FANTASTISCH was steadied away from the heels of XAVERIAN QUEST. Near the 300 Metres, FANTASTISCH was checked when crowded for room outside FLEETING QUALITY (H W Lai) which initially got its head on the side and shifted out away from NAPA II and then was carried wider by that horse which shifted out to obtain a clear run. H W Lai was severely reprimanded and told he would be expected to make a greater effort to protect his fellow riders. In the run to the line, WHATAFANTASY hung out. FLEETING QUALITY was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of FLEETING QUALITY after the race did not show any significant findings. NAPA II and WASABISABI were sent for sampling.