31/05/2017  Shatin  Race 2

SWEET BEAN began only fairly. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and GENTLEMEN bumped at the start. From wide barriers, HOLY UNICORN and ATOMIC BLAST were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 1500 Metres, DRAGON GLORY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CONSISTENT. FAITHFUL BOY travelled wide and without cover until passing the 1100 Metres. Passing the 1100 Metres, VIVACIOUS WINNER was bumped by DIAMOND FRIENDS which shifted in. Passing the 800 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME was bumped and taken wider by VIVACIOUS WINNER which shifted out to improve. Passing the 600 Metres, SWEET BEAN was held up behind DRAGON GLORY. Approaching the 500 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME and DIAMOND FRIENDS raced tight outside DRAGON GLORY which was taken out by CONSISTENT. Passing the 500 Metres, FUN MANAGER raced tight between HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and GENTLEMEN which shifted out. Near the 400 Metres, CONSISTENT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FUN MANAGER and then shifted out away from the heels of that horse, inconveniencing DRAGON GLORY. After the race, J Moreira was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of NOTED PERFORMER. He said the horse travelled satisfactorily in the race, however, after being placed under pressure did not finish off its race. A veterinary inspection of NOTED PERFORMER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ATOMIC BLAST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GENTLEMEN and SWEET BEAN were sent for sampling.