21/03/2015  Shatin  Race 6

As the start was effected, COUNTRY MELODY lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. COUNTRY MELODY lost its left front plate on jumping. DYNAMIC VOYAGE was crowded for room on jumping between REAL SUPREME and RISING FAST which got its head on the side and shifted out. PEACE N PROSPERITY began awkwardly. COUNTRY MELODY was held up for clear running from passing the 400 Metres and after the 300 Metres was shifted in away from the heels of NO MONEY NO TALK to obtain a run. PEACE N PROSPERITY was held up when unable to obtain clear running from after the 400 Metres until passing the 200 Metres. Passing the 100 Metres, WINDICATOR STAR was steadied and shifted to the inside of NO MONEY NO TALK when crowded for room outside that horse which shifted slightly. K C Leung (ELITE SPIRIT) stated that his mount travelled well in the early stages, however, immediately upon coming under pressure near the 500 Metre the horse commenced to give ground and continued to do so abruptly thereafter despite being fully tested. A veterinary inspection of ELITE SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. The performance of ELITE SPIRIT, which finished last, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ELITE SPIRIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, it was noted that PEACE N PROSPERITY had blood at its mouth due to a cut tongue. A veterinary inspection of WORLD CITY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DANE PATROL and COUNTRY MELODY were sent for sampling.