10/05/2014  Shatin  Race 7

REAL TREAT was withdrawn on 8.5.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (substantial amount of blood in trachea on scoping after track work) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter GLORY BOY. Before being allowed to race again, REAL TREAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, it was noted that GLORIOUS AVENUE had lost its left front plate. This plate was refitted. GLORIOUS AVENUE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. MARVEL TRIBE began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of TRIUMPHANT JEWEL which shifted out. CHARITY KINGDOM and GLORIOUS AVENUE bumped at the start. Over the final 400 Metres, GLORIOUS AVENUE got its head on the side, hung out and proved difficult to ride. After the 400 Metres, FANTASTICO got its head on the side and lay in under pressure, resulting in its rider, T Berry, changing his whip into his right hand after the 300 Metres. Near the 200 Metres, MARVEL TRIBE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ORIENTAL PROSPER when being shifted to the inside of that horse to obtain clear running. CHARITY KINGDOM raced greenly and shifted ground on a number of occasions and near the 100 Metres was shifted out away from the heels of TRIUMPHANT JEWEL which was giving ground. Over the concluding stages, CHARITY KINGDOM, which was finishing off the race well, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINFULL PATROL. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of A Delpech (PURE FORCE), 5th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of TRIUMPHANT JEWEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MY LITTLE FRIEND and FANTASTICO were sent for sampling.