01/03/2015  Shatin  Race 5

BULLISH FRIEND began awkwardly. GO BABY GO began only fairly. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, STERLING CITY got its head on the side, shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of TOUR DE FORCE. Rounding the first turn near the 700 Metres, MASTER KOCHANWONG was crowded for room inside SUPER JOCKEY (Z Purton) which initially shifted in slightly away from FLAGSHIP SHINE (N Rawiller) which was shifting in acutely from wider on the track. SUPER JOCKEY then hung in away from FLAGSHIP SHINE despite the efforts of its rider, causing MASTER KOCHANWONG to be severely checked. LORD SINCLAIR, which was following MASTER KOCHANWONG, was severely checked away from the heels of that horse and shifted out, resulting in ACCESS YEARS being hampered. The Stewards found that the initial pressure to MASTER KOCHANWONG had occurred when SUPER JOCKEY shifted in slightly away from FLAGSHIP SHINE which was shifting in abruptly to the outside. N Rawiller was advised that whilst the Stewards were satisfied that he had not directed SUPER JOCKEY in at this time and was still racing in a three wide position when MASTER KOCHANWONG was severely checked, nonetheless he was advised to ensure that he does not shift ground at too acute an angle which can have the result of other runners being influenced. The Stewards further found that after becoming unbalanced when racing tight outside MASTER KOCHANWONG, SUPER JOCKEY then hung in away from FLAGSHIP SHINE which resulted in MASTER KOCHANWONG having to be severely checked. Z Purton was advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that his mount’s racing manners had played a significant part in this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he makes every endeavour to react to his mount shifting ground as quickly as possible. For some distance approaching and passing the 600 Metres and again rounding the Home Turn, LORD SINCLAIR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BULLISH FRIEND. For the majority of the race, EXCITING DREAM travelled wide and without cover. SUPER JOCKEY and TOUR DE FORCE were sent for sampling. <2/3/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that FLAGSHIP SHINE had sustained a right fore lateral suspensory branch injury on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, FLAGSHIP SHINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.