14/12/2014  Shatin  Race 8

HELENE SUPER STAR reared as the start was effected and then shortly after the start was crowded for room between FARRAAJ which was taken out by SAME WORLD and MILITARY ATTACK which shifted in. This resulted in HELENE SUPER STAR losing ground. From a wide barrier, CALIFORNIA MEMORY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1100 Metres, ENDOWING was taken wider by MILITARY ATTACK which shifted out. Neat the 100 Metres, PLEASURE GAINS momentarily raced tight between FARRAAJ and ARCHIMEDES, both of which shifted ground marginally. Near the 25 Metres, MILITARY ATTACK (Z Purton) shifted out and bumped DESIGNS ON ROME, causing both horses to become unbalanced. DESIGNS ON ROME and MILITARY ATTACK then raced tight over the concluding stages. Z Purton was reprimanded. Throughout the race, BLAZING SPEED travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of BLAZING SPEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DESIGNS ON ROME and MILITARY ATTACK were sent for sampling. <15/12/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>BLAZING SPEED, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. BLAZING SPEED was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, BLAZING SPEED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that ARCHIMEDES was found to be lame in its left front leg with swelling over the medial suspensory branch on the morning after racing.