21/09/2014  Shatin  Race 10

As the start was effected, ARCHIPPUS, which was fractious in the barriers, lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. REGENCY KING began awkwardly. From a wide barrier, GRAND ELITE was taken across behind runners in the early stages. After the 900 Metres, GRACEFUL KINGDOM was left racing wide and without cover. CHARITY KINGDOM hung out rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 400 Metres, Apprentice C Y Lui (GRACEFUL KINGDOM) dropped his right rein. Then after the 300 Metres, GRACEFUL KINGDOM got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Approaching and passing the 300 Metres, ARCHIPPUS had some difficulty obtaining clear running. The performance of VITAL PRINCE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VITAL PRINCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that REGENCY KING was found to have blood at its left nostril, however, there was no evidence of blood in the horse’s larynx or trachea. Accordingly, REGENCY KING was not deemed to have bled. A veterinary inspection of STRATHTAY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FULL TALENT and REGENCY KING were sent for sampling.