06/07/2014  Shatin  Race 2

MIGHT AND VISION was withdrawn on 3.7.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter JUST GOOD. JUST GOOD was subsequently withdrawn on 5.7.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter KING ON EARTH (H W Lai). Before being allowed to race again, JUST GOOD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SLEDGE HAMMER’s arrival at the Parade Ring was delayed when that horse required replating after casting its right front plate when being saddled. FLYING KEEPER was slow to begin. SPLENDID VICTORY began awkwardly and lost ground. From the outside barrier, CAPTAIN AMERICA was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LYRIC ACE and KING ON EARTH were also taken back at the start. For a considerable distance making the first turn after the 900 Metres, SPLENDID VICTORY got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle. Near the 800 Metres, CAPTAIN AMERICA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SPLENDID VICTORY. Throughout the race, GOOD LUCK WIN travelled wide and without cover and after the 700 Metres got its head on the side and lay out. Near the 350 Metres, SPLENDID VICTORY got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of JUST MISTERE. Approaching the 200 Metres, FLYING KEEPER lost its left front plate. Passing the 200 Metres, SPLENDID VICTORY momentarily raced tight between JUST MISTERE and DIAMOND START which shifted in away from the heels of GOOD LUCK WIN. A veterinary inspection of JUST MISTERE, ARCHER’S BOW and WINE LOVERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ARCHER’S BOW, FLYING KEEPER and MASSIVE were sent for sampling.