23/11/2014  Shatin  Race 10

After initially being very difficult to load into the barriers, FIVE UP HIGH became fractious and lunged at the front gates after being loaded. FIVE UP HIGH was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. FIVE UP HIGH then again proved difficult to reload, resulting in the start being further delayed. Before being allowed to race again, FIVE UP HIGH will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. ULTIMATE WINNERS and HIGH AND MIGHTY were slow to begin. HIDDEN VALUE shifted in at the start, resulting in FIVE UP HIGH and SUGAR being crowded for room. From wide barriers, RED PEONY and PIKACHU were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 800 Metres, ULTIMATE GLORY and LONGWAH SUPREME were taken wider by FIVE UP HIGH which shifted out from behind MULTIVICTORY. For some distance after the 200 Metres, ULTIMATE WINNERS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIVE UP HIGH which was giving ground. Then near the 150 Metres, FIVE UP HIGH, which was continuing to give ground, shifted in, resulting in RED PEONY being steadied when crowded for room. Throughout the race, ULTIMATE GLORY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, M Demuro expressed concern regarding the action of FIVE UP HIGH which shifted ground on a number of occasions in the early part of the Straight before weakening. A veterinary inspection of FIVE UP HIGH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on UNIVERSAL UNION at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, UNIVERSAL UNION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HIGH AND MIGHTY and MULTIVICTORY were sent for sampling.