26/12/2007  Shatin  Race 8

CLASSIC NAVIGATOR began awkwardly, bumped the outside gate of its stall, then after bumping with JIANG JUN shifted out and bumped ALWAYS GIGGLE. In the early stages, from a gate towards the inside, DEFERENTIAL was taken across behind runners, then for a considerable distance approaching and passing the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Over about the final 200 Metres, NIRVANA and JIANG JUN raced tight when endeavouring to improve into running between BOOMING CITY and STEP TO WIN. Then at the 50 Metres, NIRVANA was checked when unable to maintain its position between BOOMING CITY and JIANG JUN as a result of both horses shifting ground. In the circumstances, no action was taken. At the 100 Metres, ELEGANT WIN was shifted in to obtain clear running. Close to the winning post, DEFERENTIAL and ALWAYS GIGGLE bumped. ALPHA MAIL, ALWAYS GIGGLE and GALBRAITH were sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, ALPHA MAIL was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of ALWAYS GIGGLE and GALBRAITH after the race did not show any significant findings. JIANG JUN, STEP TO WIN and ELEGANT WIN were sent for sampling.