28/06/2014  Shatin  Race 8

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that AMAZINGLY had lost its right hind plate. Due to AMAZINGLY being particularly fractious, the Veterinary Officer reported that the horse was unable to be replated and accordingly AMAZINGLY was withdrawn from the race. DANEWIN EXPRESS was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, CHARITY KINGDOM and TARZAN I AM bumped. CHARITY KINGDOM then shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of FASHION MAESTRO which became unbalanced and in turn shifted out, resulting in CHARITY KINGDOM being crowded for room inside TARZAN I AM. LET ME HANDLE IT and ARCHIPPUS were taken across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 650 Metres, LET ME HANDLE IT momentarily raced tight inside BERLINI. After the 400 Metres, FASHION MAESTRO shifted out and bumped TARZAN I AM. Passing the 200 Metres, TARZAN I AM became badly unbalanced after being bumped by FASHION MAESTRO (T H So) which shifted out and then shifted out more abruptly when bumped on the hindquarters by TARZAN I AM. T H So was severely reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts. Also passing the 200 Metres, ARCHIPPUS was shifted out away from the heels of CHARITY KINGDOM. Throughout the race, CHARITY KINGDOM and KITAYA travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of KITAYA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KITAYA, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KITAYA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of FLYING CHAPARRAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BERLINI and SUPREME FALCON were sent for sampling.