11/06/2014  Shatin  Race 5

COMEBACK KID began awkwardly, shifted out at the start and made contact with GREEN EASY which became unbalanced. Making the first turn near the 700 Metres, LITTLE DRAGON got its head on the side and shifted out towards I’M IN CHARGE and was reluctant to maintain its position and in doing so gave ground abruptly. HELLO KIMBERLEY (J Moreira), which was following LITTLE DRAGON, was severely hampered and taken back through the field and had to be shifted away from the heels of that horse near the 600 Metres. EASTERN PROMISE, which was following HELLO KIMBERLEY, was severely checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. When HELLO KIMBERLEY shifted out, DANEWIN TIGER was inconvenienced. The racing manners of LITTLE DRAGON were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LITTLE DRAGON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial around a bend. After the race, J Moreira stated that prior to this incident HELLO KIMBERLEY, which was up in grade tonight, was off the bridle and whilst this incident impacted upon the horse’s performance, nonetheless HELLO KIMBERLEY was then disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of HELLO KIMBERLEY immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained minor wounds to the inside of the left front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, HELLO KIMBERLEY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Despite being vigorously ridden in the early and middle stages, ORIENTAL PROSPER failed to muster speed and consequently raced well back in the field. Approaching the 400 Metres, EASTERN PROMISE was checked away from the heels of HELLO KIMBERLEY which was hampered by LITTLE DRAGON which continued to lay out. Rounding the Home Turn, ALL WIN BOY raced tight between GREEN EASY and RUMBA KING. Shortly after entering the Straight, LITTLE DRAGON was shifted in away from the heels of GAMEKEEPERS which shifted ground abruptly. Near the 300 Metres, HELLO KIMBERLEY was shifted out away from the heels of GAMEKEEPERS which continued to give ground. For the majority of the race, GREEN EASY and RUMBA KING travelled wide and without cover. RUMBA KING lost its left front plate after passing the winning post. A veterinary inspection of ALL WIN BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of GAMEKEEPERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. The performance of GAMEKEEPERS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GAMEKEEPERS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. COMEBACK KID and I’M IN CHARGE were sent for sampling. <12/6/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>GAMEKEEPERS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. GAMEKEEPERS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T K Ng this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, GAMEKEEPERS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.