19/04/2015  Shatin  Race 8

KING DERBY, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 18.4.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, KING DERBY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to SUPER MAN was refitted. Shortly after the start, GRACEFUL KINGDOM was severely checked when crowded for room between KINGSTON JUMBO and GREAT SKY which was hampered when bumped heavily by SUPER MAN which got its head on the side and shifted out abruptly after initially being directed out by SIGHT BELIEVER which began awkwardly. From wide barriers, JAZZY FEELING and MY NAME IS BOND were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 800 Metres, KINGSTON JUMBO was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn approaching the 700 Metres, ORIENTAL PROSPER shifted in of its own accord and brushed the running rail. JAZZY FEELING made the turn near the 700 Metres awkwardly. SIGHT BELIEVER also became unbalanced making the turn near the 700 Metres. After the 600 Metres, KINGSTON JUMBO got its head on the side and lay out. After the 400 Metres, YEE CHEONG STAR and PABLOSKY raced tight as YEE CHEONG STAR attempted to shift away from the rail. Near the 350 Metres, ORIENTAL PROSPER was shifted out away from the heels of YEE CHEONG STAR. Approaching the 300 Metres, JAZZY FEELING raced tight inside RISING FAST which shifted in marginally. YEE CHEONG STAR broke down after passing the winning post. SIGHT BELIEVER lost its left front plate during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection of KINGSTON JUMBO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PABLOSKY and ORIENTAL PROSPER were sent for sampling. Samples were also taken from YEE CHEONG STAR.