08/11/2015  Shatin  Race 10

CHIU CHOW KID began only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded for room between MODERN TSAR and FIVE UP HIGH which, after being bumped by DR RACE, then shifted in away from that horse. LUCKY SCEPTER began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped NOBLE DE BOY which in turn shifted out and bumped BRILLIANT DREAM. From wide barriers, HAPPY AGILITY and METALLIC STAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. DR RACE travelled keenly in the early stages. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, INVENTOR failed to muster speed and after being left racing wide approaching the 1200 Metres was shifted across behind runners in order to obtain a position closer to the rail. Passing the 1200 Metres, HAPPY AGILITY got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of MODERN TSAR. HAPPY AGILITY then commenced to prove very difficult to settle and was severely checked away from the heels of MODERN TSAR for some distance after the 1000 Metres. LUCKY SCEPTER, which was following, was hampered in consequence. Also passing the 1200 Metres, DR RACE commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of NOBLE DE BOY. FASHION MAESTRO lost its left front plate near the 400 Metres. At the 400 Metres, INVENTOR was bumped and taken wider by DR RACE which shifted away from the heels of NOBLE DE BOY which was taken out by MODERN TSAR which shifted to the outside of BRILLIANT DREAM into clear running. JOYFUL MOMENTS was held up for clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. Passing the 100 Metres, LUCKY SCEPTER raced in restricted room when improving into tight running between SPICY SURE and SUPER TALENT. Throughout the race, BRILLIANT DREAM and INVENTOR travelled wide and without cover. After the race, K Teetan stated that FIVE UP HIGH did not feel comfortable in its action in the Straight and as a consequence he did not test the horse over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of FIVE UP HIGH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FIVE UP HIGH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SPICY SURE, LUCKY SCEPTER and JOYFUL MOMENTS were sent for sampling.