07/04/2015  Shatin  Race 8

When being saddled, it was noted that FLYING UNICORN had abrasions behind the poll of its head. FLYING UNICORN was examined by the Veterinary officer and found to be suitable to race. After leaving the Parade Ring but prior to entering the track, MI SAVVY BOY became fractious and reared over, dislodging its rider, Y T Cheng. Acting on veterinary advice that MI SAVVY BOY was found to have sustained abrasions to all four legs, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being permitted to race again, MI SAVVY BOY will be required to undergo a satisfactory parade test and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Y T Cheng was subsequently examined by the Club’s doctors and found to be fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagement. As the start was effected, CASH COURIER put its head down and to the left, resulting in the horse losing a considerable amount of ground. The performance of CASH COURIER, which subsequently finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CASH COURIER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FLYING UNICORN was badly crowded for room on jumping between JAEGER BOMB and WIRE TO WIRE which shifted out. This resulted in FLYING UNICORN losing ground and racing back in the field and JAEGER BOMB becoming unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by FLYING UNICORN. GOOD GOOD VIEW began awkwardly. For some distance in the early stages, THE SYLPH got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle. After the 1200 Metres, LANSBURY was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, WIRE TO WIRE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THE SYLPH. Approaching and passing the 600 Metres, LANSBURY and BEST TANGO raced tight due to BEST TANGO shifting to the outside of UP AND COMING. Passing the 50 Metres, T H So (WIRE TO WIRE) dropped his right rein. After the race, N Rawiller reported that APACHE SPIRIT had made an abnormal breathing noise during the race. An endoscopic examination of APACHE SPIRIT after the race conducted by the Veterinary Officer did not reveal any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of THE SYLPH immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse’s trachea. UP AND COMING and JAEGER BOMB were sent for sampling.