07/06/2015  Shatin  Race 10

As the start was effected, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN began very awkwardly and as a consequence missed the start badly. Before being allowed to race again, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, FINE ROCK became awkward, shifted out and bumped heavily with FOREVER ACCURATE, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. For some distance approaching the 700 Metres, FANTASTICO raced fiercely and was checked away from the heels of BANGALORE which was momentarily tightened for room by LUCKY BUBBLES which shifted in near the 700 Metres. The performance of SHANGHAI BOND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SHANGHAI BOND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned, M L Yeung stated that at its previous two wins LUCKY YEAR was able to assume the lead without a great deal of pressure. He said in today’s event LUCKY YEAR had to be used up quite considerably in order to cross LINE SEEKER and BANGALORE before assuming the lead on the first turn approaching the 800 Metres. He added LUCKY YEAR then travelled satisfactorily after finding the lead and subsequently provided him with a reasonable response at the entrance to the Straight, however, the horse was found wanting over the latter stages of the race and weakened. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY YEAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Following the race, Z Purton reported that LINE SEEKER made an abnormal breathing noise during the event. A veterinary inspection of LINE SEEKER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY YEAR, LUCKY BUBBLES and LUCKY DAY were sent for sampling.