09/04/2012  Shatin  Race 2

KING OF FISH II began very awkwardly, resulting in its rider, O Doleuze, making heavy contact with the right hand barrier gate. In this incident, O Doleuze lost the use of his right iron for a short distance after the start. Because of this, KING OF FISH II raced back in the field. After the race, O Doleuze was examined by the Club’s medical officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements. TAKE BY STORM blundered at the start and then despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to muster speed. After this, TAKE BY STORM was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. MERACUS began awkwardly and then travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. In the Straight, HERO’S WIN hung in and proved difficult to ride. A veterinary inspection of TAKE BY STORM after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of KING OF FISH II after the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, KING OF FISH II will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. KING OF FISH II, BROTHERS IN ARMS and HERO’S WIN were sent for sampling.