04/03/2012  Shatin  Race 3

BEAR ELITE began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, HAIR BEAUTY was steadied when crowded for room between KIDCONI and BEAR EXPRESS which shifted in. Near the 700 Metres, POTENTIAL was steadied away from the heels of PAPAS which itself was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEAR ELITE. At the entrance to the Straight, BEAR ELITE was momentarily crowded for room between STALLION SUPREME and BEAR EXPRESS which shifted out. PAPAS, which was following, was shifted away from the heels of BEAR ELITE and in doing so shifted out and bumped POTENTIAL. Near the 250 Metres, STALLION SUPREME became unbalanced after being bumped by BEAR ELITE which in turn was bumped by KIDCONI which shifted out when awkwardly placed outside the heels of MEGA CHAMPION which got its head on the side and shifted ground. In the Straight, BEAR EXPRESS hung out and proved difficult to ride. Throughout the race, STALLION SUPREME travelled wide and without cover. The performance of TOP POWER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TOP POWER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BEAR ELITE had sustained a mild wound to the back of its right front knee. A veterinary inspection of GOLD EDITION after the race did not show any significant findings. THE PEAK and BEAR EXPRESS were sent for sampling.