17/05/2009  Shatin  Race 11

GOOD PARTNER was withdrawn on 14.5.09 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen left fore tendon) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter CAGA BOY (S K Sit). Before being allowed to race again, GOOD PARTNER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GRAND DRAGON was slow into stride. In the early stages, HURRICANE DASH was slow to muster. Near the 1000 Metres, EIGHT PLUS NINE, which was shifting in, was checked severely to avoid the heels of DANZULU which was checked when crowded for room between DR POSSIBLE and CAGA BOY which in turn was carried out by HURRICANE DASH which when over-racing shifted ground while being checked away from the heels of ACE OF SPADES which steadied to allow KING OF HEARTS to cross. PACHINKO, which was following, was checked severely in consequence. Although the incident was one of significance, the Stewards did not believe it appropriate to take action against any rider. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, HURRICANE DASH, which was continuing to over-race, was steadied away from the heels of DARPANA. At the 200 Metres, DANZULU was bumped by DR POSSIBLE which shifted out. Throughout the race, FLYING GALLOP travelled wide and without cover. DR POSSIBLE was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. After the race, DR POSSIBLE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse was making an abnormal breathing noise. He said an endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a "roarer". FOREVER ELATION and ROCKET POWER were sent for sampling.