20/12/2014  Shatin  Race 6

PHOTON WILLIE was slow to begin. STRATHEARN began only fairly. From the outside barrier, SYSTEM OVERLOAD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching and passing the 1300 Metres, PHOTON WILLIE proved difficult to settle. Near the 950 Metres, PHOTON WILLIE was bumped by MIGHTY K which shifted in. Near the 900 Metres, AMBASSADORSHIP raced close to the heels of PHOTON WILLIE. After the 900 Metres, FORGIVE AND FORGET was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, PHOTON WILLIE was held up for clear running behind SPINNING DANCER. AMBASSADORSHIP was held up for a run in the early part of the Straight and near the 300 Metres was shifted to the inside of the heels of SPINNING DANCER to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, PHOTON WILLIE shifted out under pressure. The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in whilst they considered if MODERN TSAR had been afforded a fair start. After viewing the official videos, the Stewards found that simultaneous with the start being effected, MODERN TSAR, which had been fractious in the barriers, reared abruptly, resulting in its rider, W M Lai, being dislodged and the horse getting its right front leg over into the adjoining stall. As a consequence, MODERN TSAR did not take any part in the race. As the Stewards were of the opinion that MODERN TSAR had been afforded a fair start, the horse was deemed to be a runner. Before being allowed to race again, MODERN TSAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. The performances of BUSINESS AS USUAL and TRENDY WIN, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BUSINESS AS USUAL and TRENDY WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of BUSINESS AS USUAL, TRENDY WIN and STRATHEARN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CLUB LIFE and GOOD GOOD VIEW were sent for sampling.