28/03/2016  Shatin  Race 1

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that the ring bit fitted to DANEWIN TIGER had broken. This required the bridle being replaced, resulting in a considerable delay to the start of the race. After the race, the Stewards inspected the relevant piece of equipment and were satisfied that it was in overall good condition. DANEWIN TIGER was slow to begin. HIGHLAND DRAGON began awkwardly and then travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. INTELLECTUAL GLIDE shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of MAGICAL BEAM which became unbalanced. Approaching the 900 Metres, NOVEL START shifted in towards the running rail and became unbalanced of its own accord. Passing the 800 Metres, MIGHTY GAINS and RESPECT, which throughout the race travelled wide and without cover, raced tight. Near the 250 Metres, INTELLECTUAL GLIDE was shifted in away from the heels of SUPER KING STAR. After the 100 Metres, SUPER KING STAR raced tight outside INTELLECTUAL GLIDE (M L Yeung) which improved into tight running between SUPER KING STAR and RESPECT. Then near the 50 Metres, SUPER KING STAR was checked when crowded for room between HIGHLAND DRAGON which shifted in marginally and INTELLECTUAL GLIDE which was taken out slightly by RESPECT. M L Yeung was advised to ensure that he exercises due care when improving into tight running in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HURRY HURRY UP, N Callan stated that after having to make some use of the horse in the early stages to obtain the rail after beginning well, he was then able to ease the tempo on HURRY HURRY UP and the horse travelled comfortably in the lead. He said when ORIENTAL FANTASIA improved to the outside of HURRY HURRY UP passing the 450 Metres, HURRY HURRY UP did not quicken as he expected it would and then was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race as strongly as anticipated. A veterinary inspection of HURRY HURRY UP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of MIGHTY GAINS immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained minor cuts to both hind cannons. A veterinary inspection of SUPER KING STAR and EVER SHINY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HURRY HURRY UP, EASY AHEAD and ORIENTAL FANTASIA were sent for sampling.