01/01/2018  Shatin  Race 10

LUCKY YEAR began only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied to obtain cover. From the outside barrier, DUNDONNELL was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Near the 1050 Metres, SOUTHERN LEGEND was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEAT THE CLOCK. Near the 550 Metres, BEAT THE CLOCK was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIFTY FIFTY. In the early part of the Straight, SOUTHERN LEGEND raced tight between CONTENTMENT and HELENE PARAGON (T Berry) which shifted out marginally. Then passing the 300 Metres, SOUTHERN LEGEND was hampered and CONTENTMENT, which was giving ground, was steadied when crowded for room between HELENE PARAGON and DUNDONNELL (C Schofield) which shifted in. T Berry was advised to exercise more care whilst C Schofield was reprimanded and told that the majority of the crowding had emanated from DUNDONNELL shifting in. Passing the 100 Metres, FIFTY FIFTY shifted out and bumped BEAT THE CLOCK. Throughout the race, CONTENTMENT travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of GIANT TREASURE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. FIFTY FIFTY and BEAT THE CLOCK were sent for sampling.