05/04/2017  Shatin  Race 4

DIAMOND FRIENDS began awkwardly and lost ground. EQUITY DOCTRINE shifted out at the start and bumped CHEERFUL FRAME. From wide barriers, VIVACIOUS WINNER, ATOMIC BLAST and DOUBLE POINT were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching the 1000 Metres, SOCCER BRAVE travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EMPEROR VICTORY. After the 1000 Metres, CONSISTENT (Apprentice H T Mo) was taken into a position three wide and without cover by EMPEROR VICTORY which shifted out away from the heels of FIVE STARS AGENT. Apprentice Mo was shown the video of this section of the race and was informed of measures he could have employed to prevent being taken wider at this time. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME got its head up when being checked away from the heels of EQUITY DOCTRINE. At the entrance to the Straight, BEST JADE TRIUMPH was struck over the nose by the whip of N Callan (HOLY UNICORN). Near the 50 Metres, HOLY UNICORN was checked away from the heels of BEST JADE TRIUMPH after shifting out away from DIAMOND FRIENDS. For the majority of the race, BEST JADE TRIUMPH travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of CHEERFUL FRAME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of ATOMIC BLAST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FIVE STARS AGENT and CONSISTENT were sent for sampling.