07/07/2013  Shatin  Race 8

SUPER CAGA was withdrawn on 6.7.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetance) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter MR GOURMET (T Berry). Before being allowed to race again, SUPER CAGA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. REGENCY CHAMPION was withdrawn on 6.7.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter READY TO CELEBRATE (Apprentice K C Ng). Before being allowed to race again, REGENCY CHAMPION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, MY FAVORITE had its left front plate refitted. MY FAVORITE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. WHAT YOU DREAM began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of MONEYMAKER which shifted in. FIERY WHISPERER shifted out abruptly at the start, resulting in SPARKLING B and ACCESS YEARS being crowded for room inside READY TO CELEBRATE. In the early stages, GLAMOROUS HONOUR got its head on the side and hung in. Making the first turn near the 850 Metres, FIERY WHISPERER got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of ACCESS YEARS and consequently was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. Approaching the 700 Metres and again near the 500 Metres, MONEYMAKER got its head on the side when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIERY WHISPERER. For the majority of the race, READY TO CELEBRATE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ACCESS YEARS had lost its right front plate. ACCESS YEARS, MY FAVORITE and SPARKLING B were sent for sampling.