11/12/2016  Shatin  Race 8

When commencing to be saddled up outside the Parade Ring, A SHIN HIKARI got loose from its handlers and then trotted unattended for a short period. After being recaptured, A SHIN HIKARI was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. On arrival at the Start, Z Purton informed the Veterinary Officer that SECRET WEAPON had made a number of unusual noises whilst proceeding to the Start. Accordingly, the girth and tongue tie carried by SECRET WEAPON were loosened. SECRET WEAPON was then trotted up in front of the Veterinary Officer who advised that Z Purton was completely comfortable with the action of the horse and that it had not made any further abnormal noises. Accordingly, SECRET WEAPON was passed suitable to race. As the start was effected, MAURICE bounded in the air and became unbalanced, resulting in MAURICE losing ground. DESIGNS ON ROME was slow to begin. From a wide barrier, QUEENS RING got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied in order to be shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 1400 Metres, LOVELY DAY shifted in and brushed the running rail. Passing the 1200 Metres, MAURICE was bumped by GUN PIT which shifted in after being brushed by QUEENS RING. SECRET WEAPON was unable to obtain clear running from passing the 400 Metres until near the 250 Metres. Passing the 200 Metres, HORSE OF FORTUNE and BLAZING SPEED bumped on two occasions, causing both horses to become unbalanced. Passing the 50 Metres, HORSE OF FORTUNE raced tight inside BLAZING SPEED. A veterinary inspection of A SHIN HIKARI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAURICE and SECRET WEAPON were sent for sampling.