23/11/2014  Shatin  Race 2

After being loaded, SUM WIN DRAGON became fractious and reared on a number of occasions. Before being allowed to race again, SUM WIN DRAGON will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Also after being loaded, ONE MORE WORLD became fractious, reared and sat down, resulting in its rider, J Moreira, being dislodged. ONE MORE WORLD was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ONE MORE WORLD. Following the withdrawal of ONE MORE WORLD, the field was unloaded from the barriers and the start of the race was delayed. Before being allowed to race again, ONE MORE WORLD will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. J Moreira was subsequently examined by the Club’s medical officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. When being reloaded, JOYEUX proved reluctant to enter the barrier stalls. Before being allowed to race again, JOYEUX will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. From the outside barrier, DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS began fairly and was then ridden forward. GOLD DRAGON shifted out abruptly at the start and bumped LINE SEEKER which then shifted out further, resulting in JOYEUX and SUPER TALENT being badly crowded for room inside WONDERFUL FIGHTER. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and GOOD METHOD bumped at the start. HEY PRANCER shifted in at the start and inconvenienced SUM WIN DRAGON. In the early stages, GOOD METHOD got its head on the side and hung out. Passing the 800 Metres, PROPEL REPEL was checked when crowded for room between DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS and JOYEUX which got its head on the side and shifted out when proving difficult to settle. At the 400 Metres, DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS was bumped by WONDERFUL FIGHTER which shifted to the outside of MASTER VIKING. Near the 300 Metres, WONDERFUL FIGHTER was checked away from the heels of MASTER VIKING (A Atzeni) which shifted out. In the circumstances, A Atzeni was severely reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to ensure that his mounts keep a true course. Approaching the 50 Metres, DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS was inconvenienced by MASTER VIKING which shifted out. Passing the winning post, GOLD DRAGON shifted out abruptly and bumped heavily with JOYEUX. Throughout the race, MASTER VIKING travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, N Rawiller (SUPER TALENT) stated that on straightening his mount was racing some distance behind DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS. He said therefore he elected to balance up SUPER TALENT and allowed the horse to improve its position to be racing closer behind DIAMOND MYSTERIOUS before shifting it to the outside of that runner into clear running near the 300 Metres. SUPER TALENT, LINE SEEKER and SKY HERO were sent for sampling.