04/01/2009  Shatin  Race 10

UPSIDE OF ANGER was withdrawn on 3.1.09 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore foot) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter, CHATER D’CAT (W C Marwing). Before being allowed to race again, UPSIDE OF ANGER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On jumping, NAMJONG FIGHTERS and THE ONLY KID were taken back from wide barriers. In the early stages, HOME TREASURE proved difficult to settle and at the 1100 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of RELY ON ME. Approaching the 1000 Metres, ISTIDE lost ground when following WHIPLASH which after initially being ridden to go forward was then steadied in an attempt to be taken back to a position with cover. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, HOME TREASURE, which continued to prove difficult to settle, was steadied when crowded for room inside WINSOME REFLECTION (Apprentice M Chadwick) which shifted in momentarily. As the Stewards were satisfied Apprentice Chadwick relieved the pressure he was applying to HOME TREASURE, no action was taken, however, he was advised to exercise care. Near the 500 Metres, SPRING SUN became unbalanced, shifted in and bumped WISE LOVER. At the 500 Metres, WHIPLASH was steadied when awkwardly placed while improving inside the heels of WINSOME REFLECTION which commenced to give ground. On straightening, NAMJONG FIGHTERS and THE ONLY KID bumped. Over about the final 100 Metres, NAMJONG FIGHTERS was not able to obtain clear running and because of this was not ridden out to the end of the race. In the Straight, WISE LOVER hung out. Also in the Straight, GOOD PARTNER hung in and proved difficult to ride. Close to the line, SOARING RIVER, which was closing the race off, was crowded for room between SPRING SUN and CHATER D’CAT. Throughout the race, WINSOME REFLECTION travelled wide and without cover. D Whyte, the rider of THE ONLY KID, 5th placegetter, will be reminded of his responsibility to ensure he rides his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. WHIPLASH was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of WHIPLASH after the race did not show any significant findings. HOME TREASURE and CHINA HERO were sent for sampling.