03/05/2015  Shatin  Race 10

As the start was effected, SPICY SURE lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. GALLANT TRIUMPH began only fairly. From wide barriers, POPPING CANDY and SEA WARRIOR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, AMBER DRAGON failed to muster speed. RIGHTEOUS proved very difficult to settle in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to obtain cover. Then passing the 1100 Metres, RIGHTEOUS, which was continuing to prove very difficult to settle, was checked away from the heels of LUCKY DAY after being taken out marginally by SILLY BUDDIES. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, TRIUMPHANT LIGHT and GREAT CHARM bumped. Also making the first turn after the 900 Metres, LUCKY DAY was checked away from the heels of TARZAN I AM which shifted out after being bumped by DIVINE BOY which got its head on the side and shifted out. After the 800 Metres, GREAT CHARM got its head up when racing keenly. RIGHTEOUS lost its right front plate at the 400 Metres. In the early part of the Straight, TRIUMPHANT LIGHT had some difficulty obtaining clear running. SILLY BUDDIES was unable to obtain clear running in the early part of the Straight and then near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded for room inside RIGHTEOUS which shifted in. Passing the 300 Metres, DIVINE BOY and TARZAN I AM bumped, causing both horses to become unbalanced. Passing the 200 Metres, LUCKY DAY was shifted out away from STRATHMORE which shifted out under pressure. Near the 150 Metres, SPICY SURE was shifted in away from the heels of LUCKY YEAR to obtain clear running. Approaching the 100 Metres, LUCKY YEAR and STRATHMORE raced tight. Throughout the race, TARZAN I AM travelled wide and without cover. After the race, J Moreira expressed concern regarding the action of SILLY BUDDIES. A veterinary inspection of SILLY BUDDIES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY YEAR and STRATHMORE were sent for sampling.