07/04/2015  Shatin  Race 4

ULTIMATE WINNERS was slow to begin. CHEVALIER STAR began awkwardly and shortly after the start shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of WINNER ST PAUL’S, causing both horses to become unbalanced. TELECOM BOSS began awkwardly. From a wide barrier, PEACE ON EARTH was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After travelling about 50 Metres, HAPPY AGILITY was shifted out away from the heels of TOP BONUS (J Moreira) which shifted in when not properly clear. J Moreira was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, CHEVALIER STAR and HEAVENISARACEHORSE raced tight. For some distance after the 800 Metres, AMBITIOUS SPEEDY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TOP BONUS. After the 700 Metres and again making the Home Turn, HAPPY AGILITY got its head on the side and lay out. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, CHEVALIER STAR was awkwardly placed inside the heels of TELECOM BOSS. AMBITIOUS SPEEDY was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Near the 350 Metres, NEVER BETTER was disappointed for running between GOLDEN GUNNERS and TOP BONUS which shifted out. CHEVALIER STAR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RUN FORREST after the 300 Metres when held up for clear running behind that horse. Near the 75 Metres, RUN FORREST was bumped by HEAVENISARACEHORSE which shifted in away from PEACE ON EARTH. Over the concluding stages, HEAVENISARACEHORSE raced tight between RUN FORREST and PEACE ON EARTH which shifted in. Also over the concluding stages, NEVER BETTER was awkwardly placed behind TOP BONUS and WINNER ST PAUL’S and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. Throughout the race, WINNER ST PAUL’S travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of CHEVALIER STAR immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained a small wound to the left front cannon. A veterinary inspection of GOLDEN GUNNERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY AGILITY and TOP BONUS were sent for sampling.