07/05/2011  Shatin  Race 4

RACING SPORT was slow to begin. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, EASY AHEAD failed to muster speed and was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Making the first turn, COSMO SUCCESSOR was steadied away from the heels of GLOBAL WIN which got its head on the side and shifted out. EASY AHEAD was badly held up for clear running until after the 200 Metres. For the majority of the race, SHANGHAI PIONEER travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of MASTER KEY, B Prebble stated that MASTER KEY travelled well throughout the early and middle stages and rounding the Home Turn was able to follow REAL DRAGON into the race. He said after shifting to the outside of that horse at the entrance to the Straight, MASTER KEY initially responded to his riding, however, near the 300 Metres came under pressure. He said at this time MASTER KEY got its head on the side and lay out and did not finish off the race. He said, in his opinion, MASTER KEY was disappointing today. A veterinary inspection of MASTER KEY and SHANGHAI PIONEER after the race did not show any significant findings. HAR HAR CHARMS and LUCKY BOY were sent for sampling.