14/07/2019  Shatin  Race 1

ROCKET GO began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of CAPTAIN BOSS, resulting in ROCKET GO losing ground. SKY GEM began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped PROUD SKY. After this, PROUD SKY failed to muster speed despite being ridden along. INVESTOR BOOM shifted out at the start and bumped ABOVE. ABOVE was then momentarily crowded for room inside LITTLE FANTASY which shifted in. Approaching the 900 Metres, WHAMPOA STAR was steadied away from the heels of GOOD RUNNERS WAY. Near the 550 Metres, SKY GEM was steadied when disappointed for running between ABOVE and WHAMPOA STAR which shifted out. In this incident, ABOVE was bumped on the hindquarters by SKY GEM. Passing the 550 Metres, PROUD SKY was inconvenienced when YOUNG GLORY shifted out. Near the 150 Metres, LETSGOFREE was inconvenienced when crowded for room between PROUD SKY and INVESTOR BOOM which was awkwardly placed outside WHAMPOA STAR. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ABOVE had sustained a minor laceration to the right hind fetlock. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on CAPTAIN BOSS at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, CAPTAIN BOSS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of PROUD SKY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LITTLE FANTASY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. ABOVE and MISTER MONTE were sent for sampling.