02/02/2013  Shatin  Race 2

PLOT RATIO blundered badly at the start, resulting in its rider, H W Lai, becoming badly unbalanced in the saddle and losing the use of his left stirrup iron for a short distance. MR MARFACH began only fairly. NEWSWIRE TOO began awkwardly and shortly after the start shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of INVICTUS which became unbalanced. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, HUMONGUS was steadied away from the heels of EUPHEMISM (A Suborics) which shifted in when not properly clear. A Suborics was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future. Near the 500 Metres, MR MARFACH was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EUPHEMISM. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on M’S MAGIC at the request of Trainer P O’Sullivan. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, M’S MAGIC will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of ICE FIRE after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of EUPHEMISM including an endoscopic examination after the race confirmed that horse to be a roarer which had previously been reported. MS MAGIC, INVICTUS and PLOT RATIO were sent for sampling. <4/2/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>ICE FIRE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. ICE FIRE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T K Ng yesterday morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ICE FIRE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.