05/02/2012  Shatin  Race 4

KING OF FISH II and SUGAR ON TOP were slow to begin. POLYGOLD was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was crowded for room between HERO’S WIN and EPATANT which shifted in. From a wide barrier, SAME SAME was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. In the early stages, HERO’S WIN proved very difficult to settle and had to be checked away from the heels of FANTASTISCH for some distance. When continuing to over-race, HERO’S WIN got its head up and shifted in away from the heels of FANTASTISCH near the 900 Metres, resulting in SAME SAME losing ground when crowded for room inside that horse. As the Stewards were of the view that there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken. Near the 600 Metres, HERO’S WIN was checked away from the heels of FANTASTISCH which itself got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EPATANT. In this incident, HERO’S WIN bumped POLYGOLD. In the early part of the Straight, HERO’S WIN had difficulty obtaining clear running between SUNSEEKER and POLYGOLD. After the 300 Metres, K C Leung (GLITTERING) dropped his whip. After the 200 Metres, KING OF FISH II was steadied when disappointed for running between GLITTERING and EPATANT which shifted in. For the majority of the race, DUKE’S VICTORY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DUKE’S VICTORY had lost its left front plate. A veterinary inspection of KING OF FISH II after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HERO’S WIN after the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HERO’S WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CLASSIC FIGURE and MR AWARD were sent for sampling. <6/2/2012 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that NEWSWIRE TOO had a skin infection over the saddle region. Before being allowed to race again, NEWSWIRE TOO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.