25/03/2018  Shatin  Race 6

BEST GIFT was slow to begin. MANAGEMENT STAR began only fairly. ELITE BOY shifted in at the start and bumped FIRST BEAUT. ELITE BOY lost its left front plate shortly after the start. Shortly after the start, FLYING LOVER and GOLDIE FLANKER bumped, resulting in GOLDIE FLANKER shifting out and brushing the hindquarters of STARTLING POWER which was being ridden along to obtain a forward position. This resulted in STARTLING POWER becoming unbalanced, shifting out and bumping BOND ELEGANCE. STARTLING POWER subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race From the outside barrier, HAPPY JOURNEY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 800 Metres, GOLDIE FLANKER got its head on the side and lay out and consequently raced wide and without cover. Making the first turn after the 700 Metres, BEST GIFT got its head on the side, hung out and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FLYING LOVER. SUPERIOR BOY, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. In the Straight, ELITE BOY hung in. A veterinary inspection of ELITE SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. ELITE BOY and BOND ELEGANCE were sent for sampling. <26/3/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that HAPPY JOURNEY was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY JOURNEY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.