15/02/2009  Shatin  Race 8

On jumping, COLLECTION was taken back from a wide barrier. When the tempo of the race steadied near the 1000 Metres, BRILLIANT CHAPTER began to over-race after being crossed by OPERATION SECRET. Near the 900 Metres, FLEET COMMAND was checked when crowded for room between GALLANT LION and BRILLIANT CHAPTER which when being steadied away from the heels of OPERATION SECRET while continuing to over-race shifted out. After the 900 Metres, GALLANT LION, which was racing wide and without cover and proving difficult to settle, was allowed to stride forward. From on straightening until the 300 Metres, BRILLIANT CHAPTER was held up and unable to improve. At the 150 Metres, GALLANT LION was steadied when awkwardly placed between FLEET COMMAND and OPERATION SECRET which drifted out. Over the concluding stages, COLLECTION got its head up and hung out, placing D Beadman, its rider, at a disadvantage in riding his mount out. FLEET COMMAND was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. A veterinary inspection of FLEET COMMAND after the race did not show any significant findings. EXPRESS WIN and COLLECTION were sent for sampling.