01/12/2013  Shatin  Race 11

MASSIVE IMPACT shifted in at the start and bumped BUDDY BUDDIES. DOUBLE GLORY began only fairly. From a wide barrier, GREAT SKY was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, ADMIRAL LORD was bumped by INVICTUS which was taken in by PERCY JACKSON which, after initially shifting in, was then shifted out by its rider to relieve the tightening to its inside. After this, INVICTUS got its head up and proved very difficult to settle when awkwardly placed close to the heels of RACING HERO. INVICTUS then got its head on the side after the 1400 Metres and after this was allowed to improve its position into the lead. When being steadied passing the winning post on the first occasion to obtain cover, MASSIVE IMPACT got its head up and became unbalanced in its action. Shortly after entering the Straight, INVICTUS became unbalanced and shifted in towards the running rail. A veterinary inspection of MASSIVE IMPACT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MASSIVE IMPACT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MASSIVE IMPACT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The performance of NINTH GALAXY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NINTH GALAXY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. INVICTUS, RACING HERO and SMILING WATCH were sent for sampling.