11/12/2016  Shatin  Race 2

GENERAL SHERMAN was crowded for room on jumping between HO HO FEEL and ISHVARA, both of which shifted ground. PACKING GENIUS began awkwardly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, DESMIOS was taken across behind runners in the early stages. Shortly after the start, ALLCASH was steadied away from the heels of HOLMES LEGEND, Near the 1500 Metres, HO HO FEEL commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed behind LOTUS STRIKES BACK. When being steadied to allow HOLMES LEGEND to cross near the 1500 Metres, UNICORN got its head on the side and shifted out marginally. LOTUS STRIKES BACK, which was following UNICORN, improved to be racing tight inside that horse and then had to be steadied when UNICORN shifted back in marginally. Passing the 1200 Metres, ISHVARA was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, UNICORN got its head on the side and was inclined to lay out after initially being directed out by HOLMES LEGEND which shifted to the outside of ALLCASH to obtain clear running. Near the 250 Metres, ISHVARA shifted out and made contact with GENERAL SHERMAN. Then approaching the 150 Metres, ISHVARA and EASY HEDGE bumped. Passing the 250 Metres, HO HO FEEL was struck across the nose by the whip of M Guyon (GENERAL SHERMAN). Over the final 200 Metres, ALLCASH got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Right on the finishing line, EASY HEDGE was bumped by ISHVARA which was taken in by GENERAL SHERMAN. M Guyon was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground. M Guyon was reminded of the requirement for his whip arm not to extend beyond the level of his shoulder. A veterinary inspection of UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WILLIE WAY, GENERAL SHERMAN and ISHVARA were sent for sampling.