07/12/2014  Shatin  Race 6

The start was delayed when HAPPY PLACE lost its left front plate behind the barriers which resulted in the horse having to be replated. HAPPY PLACE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. LAUGH OUT LOUD began awkwardly and lost ground. From the outside barrier, BRIGHT STRIKE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, PHOTON WILLIE commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of CHANCELLOR which was racing close to the heels of GRACEFUL KINGDOM. Passing the 600 Metres, CHANCELLOR was crowded for room between BIG FOUR and HAPPY PLACE which got its head on the side and lay out towards the heels of GRACEFUL KINGDOM. PHOTON WILLIE, which was following, was hampered in consequence. Rounding the Home Turn, HAPPY PLACE and GRACEFUL KINGDOM raced tight inside LUCKY BONUS which shifted in slightly when commencing to give ground. CHANCELLOR was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. REAL GENEROUS had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. LUCKY BONUS lost its right front plate at the 400 Metres. Close to the finishing line, PHOTON WILLIE shifted out abruptly under pressure. Also close to the finishing line, PIKACHU shifted in, resulting in its rider, N Callan, having to stop riding and straighten. Throughout the race, LUCKY BONUS travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LUCKY BONUS had bled from both nostrils. When questioned, G Mosse stated that he had been instructed to try and take up a forward position if possible on CHANCELLOR. He said CHANCELLOR is a horse which over longer distances has taken some riding to obtain a forward position, but it was hoped that its inside draw would assist it in being able to be as close to the lead as possible. He said he rode his mount along in the early stages in compliance with his instructions, however, CHANCELLOR was clearly outpaced by other runners which resulted in it having to be ridden from behind the speed. A veterinary inspection of LET ME DO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PIKACHU and BIG FOUR were sent for sampling. <8/12/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LUCKY BONUS had bled from both nostrils. LUCKY BONUS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY BONUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.