14/02/2016  Shatin  Race 10

When parading behind the barriers, S de Sousa reported that PIKACHU had been kicked by another runner. A veterinary examination of PIKACHU found no evidence of impact and that the horse was trotting sound. After the necessary consultations, PIKACHU was considered to be suitable to race. On arrival at the Start, it was noted that PHOTON WILLIE had lost its left front plate. After being replated, PHOTON WILLIE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. GENERAL SHERMAN began awkwardly, shifted out and inconvenienced GONNA RUN. After this, GONNA RUN was shifted across behind runners. Also from wide barriers, WINNIE??S HONEY, JAZZY FEELING and PIKACHU were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1200 Metres, JAZZY FEELING commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of PHOTON WILLIE. After the 1000 Metres, PIKACHU got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CIRCUIT LAND. Also after the 1000 Metres, MR GNOCCHI was left racing wide and without cover. Both WINNIE??S HONEY and PIKACHU were awkwardly placed close to heels at the first turn near the 900 Metres. Near the 800 Metres, GENERAL SHERMAN got its head up. Approaching the 700 Metres, JAZZY FEELING commenced to prove difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of PHOTON WILLIE. Rounding the Home Turn, CIRCUIT LAND and PHOTON WILLIE raced tight as CIRCUIT LAND shifted out into clear running. WINNING LEADER and MR GNOCCHI also raced tight rounding the Home Turn. At the 400 Metres, HELENE PARAGON was shifted to the inside of FANTASTIC KAKA after being disappointed for running between that horse and SICHUAN DAR, both of which shifted ground. SICHUAN DAR was unable to obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres. GONNA RUN was unable to obtain clear running between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres. Over about the final 75 Metres, SICHUAN DAR was not able to obtain clear running between ISHVARA and FANTASTIC KAKA and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. Over the concluding stages, HELENE PARAGON was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ISHVARA. PHOTON WILLIE lost its left front plate during the race. After the race, N Rawiller expressed concern regarding the action of PHOTON WILLIE in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of PHOTON WILLIE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SICHUAN DAR, SERGEANT TITANIUM and CIRCUIT LAND were sent for sampling.