31/01/2016  Shatin  Race 6

When being paraded, SHOWING CHARACTER momentarily broke loose from its handler. RESPECT shifted out at the start and bumped MAGIC STAR which in turn shifted out, resulting in ALL IS WELL being crowded for room inside HASTILY FEET. Then from wide barriers, RESPECT, ALL IS WELL and HASTILY FEET were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. THE GREATEST and SHOWING CHARACTER bumped at the start. Passing the 1100 Metres, GOOD FOR YOU was steadied away from the heels of BO DUKE which, after initially being directed in by MAGIC STAR, then got its head on the side and shifted in further. ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, which was following, was hampered in consequence. At the entrance to the Straight, GORGEOUS LEGEND and ACE KING bumped as ACE KING attempted to shift out into clear running. As a consequence of this contact, both horses became unbalanced. Passing the 150 Metres, MAGICAL BEAUTY was awkwardly placed outside the heels of BORN TO WIN which shifted out marginally. Approaching the 100 Metres, GOOD FOR YOU was steadied and shifted to the outside of GORGEOUS LEGEND after being disappointed for running between that horse and ACE KING. Throughout the race, MAGIC STAR travelled wide and without cover. ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, BORN TO WIN and PENNY LANE were sent for sampling. <1/2/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that THE GREATEST was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, THE GREATEST will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.