26/03/2014  Shatin  Race 3

Whilst in the saddling stalls, WORLD CITY had its left hind plate adjusted. WORLD CITY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. After being loaded, SPLENDID HORSE became fractious, reared on a number of occasions and briefly got its right front leg over the adjoining partition. SPLENDID HORSE was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Then as the start was effected, SPLENDID HORSE again reared, resulting in its rider, Apprentice C Y Lui, becoming badly unbalanced and SPLENDID HORSE losing a substantial amount of ground. Having regard to SPLENDID HORSE's record in respect of incidents in the barriers, the Stewards ruled that the horse must perform satisfactorily in a series of consecutive official barrier trials before being permitted to race again. After the race, it was noted there was blood at SPLENDID HORSE's left nostril. An endoscopic examination of SPLENDID HORSE found its trachea to be clean and accordingly the horse was not deemed to have bled. WORLD CITY began only fairly. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, NAUGHTY BABY failed to muster speed and became detached from the field until near the 800 Metres. Also despite being ridden along in the early stages., SOLAR BOY failed to muster speed and passing the 900 Metres was shifted across behind runners. A veterinary inspection of WORLD CITY and SUNSHINE KID immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STAR OF WAI BO, MEDIC KINGDOM and HURRY HURRY UP were sent for sampling. <27/3/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>SUNSHINE KID, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. SUNSHINE KID was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SUNSHINE KID will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.