27/06/2015  Shatin  Race 10

LET ME GO began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, LOTUS BREEZE was crowded for room between VICTORY MAGIC and PREMIUM CHAMPION, both of which shifted ground. From a wide barrier, FORMULA WON was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, VICTORY MAGIC was hampered when crowded for room inside UNIVERSAL UNION which shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of DR GOOD HABIT which was being steadied to obtain cover. After this, UNIVERSAL UNION was left racing wide and without cover. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, UNIVERSAL UNION raced tight between MR GENUINE and VICTORY MAGIC which got its head on the side and lay out. Passing the 400 Metres, LET ME GO was momentarily crowded for room between SUN JEWELLERY which shifted out away from the heels of PRECISION KING and GOAL FOR GOLD which was taken in slightly by DR GOOD HABIT. Also passing the 400 Metres, VICTORY MAGIC shifted in and bumped ANTICIPATION and then approaching the 200 Metres VICTORY MAGIC and ANTICIPATION raced tight. At the 50 Metres, PRECISION KING became unbalanced after shifting in and brushing the running rail. For the majority of the race, MR GENUINE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, D Whyte (UNIVERSAL UNION) stated that after being somewhat difficult to load, his mount did not travel well at any stage of the race and was most disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. He said in the Straight, despite being ridden out, UNIVERSAL UNION did not feel comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of UNIVERSAL UNION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of UNIVERSAL UNION was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, UNIVERSAL UNION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SUN JEWELLERY and LET ME GO were sent for sampling.