12/10/2008  Shatin  Race 6

When the gates opened, BULLISH GOLD, which had been fractious in its stall, reared and on landing stumbled and almost fell. As a consequence, BULLISH GOLD lost a considerable amount of ground at the start and then trailed the filed throughout. BULLISH GOLD was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, BULLISH GOLD was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse had sustained cuts to the right side of its face and mouth. The performance of BULLISH GOLD was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BULLISH GOLD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Despite being ridden out of the gates, RIGHT TONE did not muster speed and shortly after the start was steadied and taken across behind runners. Shortly after the start, NORTH HILL was checked when crowded for room between HEARTLINE and FLYING SPRINTER, both of which shifted ground. At the 800 Metres, SPRING SUN was steadied to avoid the heels of BEAUTY PLUS which initially shifted in of its own accord and then was carried in slightly further by BRILLIANT CHAPTER (D Whyte). D Whyte was advised where circumstances permit ensure runners to his inside have comfortable racing room. Throughout the race, FLYING SPRINTER and NORTH HILL travelled wide and without cover and making the turn after the 700 Metres NORTH HILL was carried wider by FLYING SPRINTER which got its head on the side and hung out. For a short distance after straightening, BEAUTY PLUS had difficulty obtaining clear running. At the 200 Metres, HEARTLINE was steadied away from the heels of REDRAGTOABULL (B Doyle) which shifted in. B Doyle stopped riding and straightened his mount. In the Straight, RIGHT TONE hung in and proved difficult to ride. BRILLIANT CHAPTER and REDRAGTOABULL were sent for sampling.