19/02/2014  Happy Valley  Race 1

Shortly after the start, GRACYTOM was crowded for room between JUST MISTERE and SLEDGE HAMMER which shifted out. In this incident, JUST MISTERE shifted in after being bumped on the hindquarters by GRACYTOM. FLYING KEEPER and SHANGHAI PIONEER were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. SHANGHAI PIONEER lost its left front plate in the early stages. After being ridden along in the early stages, WINE LOVERS was steadied when racing wide passing the 1100 Metres in an attempt to obtain cover. Then near the 1000 Metres, WINE LOVERS momentarily got its head up when awkwardly placed inside the heels of HAPPY GOAL. Making the first turn, SLEDGE HAMMER got its head on the side and was checked after hanging out across the heels of MIGHT AND VISION. For some distance after this, SLEDGE HAMMER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MIGHT AND VISION. Approaching the 800 Metres, GRACYTOM, which was racing keenly, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RED ADVENTURE when racing tight inside SLEDGE HAMMER which was over-racing. SLEDGE HAMMER continued to over-race and near the 500 Metres got its head on the side, hung out and lost ground when awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY GOAL. At the entrance to the Straight, GRACYTOM and SLEDGE HAMMER raced tight as GRACYTOM shifted out to obtain clear running. In the early part of the Straight, JUST MISTERE got its head on the side, hung in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of HAPPY GOAL which was giving ground. Near the 75 Metres, MIGHT AND VISION was bumped by KOWLOON EAST KING (N Callan) which shifted out. N Callan was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion. Throughout the race, HAPPY GOAL travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of KOWLOON EAST KING immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, KOWLOON EAST KING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of WINE LOVERS and JUST MISTERE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ALL TIMES LUCKY and RED ADVENTURE were sent for sampling. <20/2/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>JUST MISTERE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. JUST MISTERE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, JUST MISTERE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.