12/10/2014  Shatin  Race 3

WILD BOY was withdrawn on 10.10.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter JUST ACE (Y T Cheng). SOLAR SPIRIT was withdrawn on 11.10.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter RIBOT LEGACY (T H So). Before being allowed to race again, WILD BOY and SOLAR SPIRIT will both be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GLORY OF LONGWAH and MELLIFLUENT began only fairly. As the start was effected, DARK CORE lifted its front feet off the ground. Shortly after the start, DRAGON ENERGY and JUST ACE bumped. A short distance later, DRAGON ENERGY was momentarily crowded for room between JUST ACE and KYNAM, both of which shifted ground. Also shortly after the start, GLORY OF LONGWAH was crowded for room between KYNAM and JETSO DELIGHT. When being shifted out after the 900 Metres, DRAGON ENERGY was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of JUST ACE. Near the 800 Metres, GLORY HORSIE was steadied away from the heels of XI YING MEN (C K Tong) which shifted in when not properly clear. C K Tong was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear prior to shifting ground in future. He was told that this was the second occasion in recent times that he had been spoken to regarding shifting ground when not properly clear. Near the 300 Metres, RIBOT LEGACY was shifted in away from MELLIFLUENT which was directed in by OCEAN ROAR which was taken in marginally by GLORY HORSIE. Near the 150 Metres, KYNAM was steadied when crowded for room between JOY TOGETHER and DARK CORE which shifted in. Over the concluding stages, KYNAM was awkwardly placed close to the heels of DARK CORE and consequently could not be properly tested. GLORY HORSIE and MELLIFLUENT were sent for sampling.