27/11/2016  Shatin  Race 4

LITTLE GIANT was withdrawn on 25.11.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left front foot) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter HAPPY AGILITY. Before being allowed to race again, LITTLE GIANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HAPPY AGILITY began only fairly, PROUD SKY began only fairly and shortly after the start shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of HONEST HORSE which became unbalanced. From the outside barrier, FAVOURITISM was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, PROUD SKY was steadied away from the heels of HONEST HORSE. In the early stages, PROUD SKY raced greenly and making the first turn approaching the 900 Metres shifted out and raced tight inside FAVOURITISM. Making the first turn approaching the 900 Metres, HAPPY AGILITY shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of CONVINCIBLE. HAPPY AGILITY then raced tight inside CONVINCIBLE and near the 800 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TOP SCORE. Near the 650 Metres, PAKISTAN BABY commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CONVINCIBLE. Near the 300 Metres, Apprentice H T Mo (GO BABY GO) dropped his whip. As this was the second occasion during this racemeeting that Apprentice Mo had dropped his whip, he was spoken to regarding this matter. Near the 100 Metres, FAVOURITISM was steadied away from the heels of TOP SCORE (N Rawiller) which shifted in. N Rawiller was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to keep his mounts on a straight course. N Rawiller was further advised that this was the second occasion during this race meeting that he was spoken to regarding allowing his mounts to shift ground under pressure. A veterinary inspection of HONEST HORSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY AGILITY and CONVINCIBLE were sent for sampling.