13/12/2009  Shatin  Race 1

MY MATE ADRIC and TURF MAGIC were slow to begin. Rounding the first turn near the 800 Metres, MR CELERITY was momentarily crowded for room inside MAELSTROM. Both CENTRAL ROLE and MY MATE ADRIC hung out making the turn at the 800 Metres. For some distance between the 700 Metres and passing the 500 Metres, MY MATE ADRIC, which was continuing to hang out, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CENTRAL ROLE. For some distance passing the 200 Metres, MR TOPAZ was steadied away from the heels of SUPER SPIRIT which shifted ground when weakening. Throughout the race, TOPPING LIGHT travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, B Prebble (SUPREME TYCOON) said his mount began only fairly and in the early stages raced greenly. He said near the 500 Metres SUPREME TYCOON commenced to travel, however, was laying in. He added when placed under pressure in the Straight, SUPREME TYCOON hung in badly and proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection of SUPREME TYCOON after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of REGENCY KINGDOM after the race revealed the horse had bled from both nostrils. MR CELERITY and LEADING CITY were sent for sampling.