04/10/2015  Shatin  Race 7

As the start was effected, TODOS CON SUERTE stood flat-footed and consequently lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, TODOS CON SUERTE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, CASA MASTER shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of ULTIMATE GLORY. LUCKY HAMMER was crowded for room on jumping between CASA MASTER and HORSE APLENTY which shifted out. LUCKY HAMMER was then ridden aggressively to make up lost ground and passing the winning post on the first occasion was steadied when awkwardly placed behind HORSE APLENTY and HAPPY JOURNEY. From wide barriers, GOLDLAND DANCER and EXECUTIVE MANDATE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, LUCKY HAMMER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY JOURNEY. In the middle stages, NOBLE ALPHA travelled wide and without cover. At the entrance to the Straight, TODOS CON SUERTE brushed the running rail and became unbalanced. EXECUTIVE MANDATE was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. The performance of CASA MASTER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CASA MASTER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, Y T Cheng (GOLDLAND DANCER) stated that his mount did not travel well at any stage of the race and, in his opinion, did not appreciate the prevailing track conditions. A veterinary inspection of GOLDLAND DANCER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. The performance of GOLDLAND DANCER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDLAND DANCER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY JOURNEY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ULTIMATE GLORY, HORSE APLENTY and NOBLE ALPHA were sent for sampling.