04/12/2010  Shatin  Race 8

AMEDEO, which proved difficult to load, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test prior to being permitted to race again. MY WHISKY began awkwardly. Passing the 1000 Metres, HIGH RETURN got its head on the side and shifted out across the heels of MY WHISKY, resulting in HIGH RETURN becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Making the first turn, RICH UNICORN got its head on the side and hung out. RICH UNICORN continued to hang out for the remainder of the race and because of this was not able to be tested properly in the Straight. Before being allowed to race again, RICH UNICORN will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial around a bend. Near the 100 Metres, WINDICATOR RETURNS shifted out and inconvenienced CHATER POWER. Throughout the race, LOADS OF JOY travelled wide and without cover. The performance of ASSURE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ASSURE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of RICH UNICORN after the race did not show any significant findings. KING OF HEARTS, WATCH WHAT HAPPENS and WINDICATOR RETURNS were sent for sampling.