24/09/2014  Shatin  Race 7

SO CAFFE shifted out abruptly at the start and in doing so made heavy contact with FASHION MAESTRO which became unbalanced. A short distance later, SO CAFFE, which also became unbalanced in this incident, was crowded for room between FASHION MAESTRO and MIGHTY K which shifted out. From the outside barrier, FUN RIDER was taken across behind runners in the early stages. At the 350 Metres, PEARL WIN and KA YING KID raced tight as PEARL WIN attempted to shift out into clear running. In the Straight, KA YING KID raced with its head on the side. Throughout the race, REBORN TO WIN travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of SO CAFFE, D Whyte stated that, in his opinion, the horse was disappointing tonight. He said although SO CAFFE was not the best to begin, nonetheless the horse travelled very well after this in a position about midfield with cover. He said at the entrance to the Straight he shifted SO CAFFE to the outside of runners as being a young horse, he believed this would provide SO CAFFE the best opportunity to close off the race. He said however that SO CAFFE finished off the race only one-paced and, in his opinion, the horse should have finished off stronger given the run that it enjoyed throughout the race. A veterinary inspection of SO CAFFE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HO LEE HORSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SO CAFFE, MIGHTY K and FASHION MAESTRO were sent for sampling.