16/12/2015  Happy Valley  Race 8

TEN FLAMES shifted out at the start and bumped OTOUTO. From wide barriers, MASSIVE MILLENNIUM and RED KYLIN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, SECRET AGENT failed to muster speed. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, TEN FLAMES momentarily raced tight inside SALSA BROTHERS which shifted in when racing in restricted room inside PEARL WIN. At the entrance to the Straight, OTOUTO dipped. At the 50 Metres, RED KYLIN and OTOUTO raced tight as OTOUTO shifted to the inside of HARBOUR ALERT to obtain clear running when finishing off the race strongly. Passing the winning post, RED KYLIN and OTOUTO raced tight between TEN FLAMES and HARBOUR ALERT which shifted in marginally under pressure. Throughout the race, ALL MY GAIN travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, U Rispoli stated that FLYING FORCE, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong tonight, proved very difficult to settle in the early and middle stages and was checked away from the heels of PEARL WIN for a considerable distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres. He said because of the manner in which FLYING FORCE raced, the horse was then not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of FLYING FORCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TEN FLAMES and HARBOUR ALERT were sent for sampling.