21/02/2015  Shatin  Race 5

MARK TWO was withdrawn on 20.2.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (sore left fore suspensory) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter STAND BY YOU (C Y Ho). KIROV was also withdrawn on 20.2.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter PROPEL REPEL (M Chadwick). Before being allowed to race again, MARK TWO and KIROV will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. INDIGO WAY began only fairly. STAND BY YOU dwelt at the start. SURE PEACE and PROPEL REPEL bumped at the start. From wide barriers, GLACIER BLUE and AMAZING ALWAYS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 900 Metres, STAND BY YOU was momentarily crowded for room inside CANNY FRANCO which was racing tight inside SURE PEACE which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ALL MY GAIN. Then making the turn after the 900 Metres, CANNY FRANCO and SURE PEACE raced tight. Near the 850 Metres, SURE PEACE, which was proving difficult to settle, was checked after improving into tight running between PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT and GLACIER BLUE (M Demuro) which shifted in marginally. In this incident, CANNY FRANCO, which was racing inside SURE PEACE, was hampered. M Demuro was advised that whilst, in the opinion of the Stewards, SURE PEACE’s racing manners had played a significant role in this incident, he must ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside. Approaching the 700 Metres, STAND BY YOU got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of PROPEL REPEL, resulting in STAND BY YOU losing ground. Rounding the Home Turn, PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT and ALL MY GAIN raced tight as PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT shifted out into clear running. Near the 100 Metres, UNIQUE HAPPIEST shifted out under pressure and raced tight inside PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT. For the majority of the race, ALL MY GAIN travelled wide and without cover. PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT and UNIQUE HAPPIEST were sent for sampling.