12/01/2013  Shatin  Race 1

Shortly after the start, PETIT PRINCE was crowded for room between BARCELONA TOO which initially shifted in and SOLAR BOY which was shifted out to relieve tightening to MEDIC CHAMPION. A short distance later, MEDIC CHAMPION became unbalanced when crowded for room between DASHING ACE and SOLAR BOY, both of which shifted ground. At the 400 Metres, IDYLLIC WIND raced in restricted room between HAPPY FRIENDS and WHITE HART KING. Shortly after this, HAPPY FRIENDS and IDYLLIC WIND bumped as HAPPY FRIENDS was taken out slightly by YOUNG SUPREME. Rounding the Home Turn, HAPPY KAISER raced tight between PLOT RATIO and PETIT PRINCE. Throughout the race, HAPPY FRIENDS and PLOT RATIO travelled wide and without cover. In the Straight, DASHING ACE was eased down and did not complete the race. A veterinary inspection of DASHING ACE after the race revealed the horse had bled from both nostrils and was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being permitted to race again, DASHING ACE will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.. A veterinary inspection of MEDIC CHAMPION after the race did not show any significant findings. HURRY HURRY UP and SOLAR BOY were sent for sampling.