12/04/2015  Shatin  Race 4

SUPER KING STAR was severely checked on jumping when crowded for room between HELLO KIMBERLEY and LOADS OF JOY which got its head on the side and shifted out. In this incident, SUPER KING STAR made contact with the hindquarters of HELLO KIMBERLEY which became badly unbalanced. GALLANT ROCK lost ground on jumping after beginning awkwardly which resulted in its rider becoming unbalanced. From wide barriers, HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and SUMARAND DRAGON were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Throughout the race, DOUBLE MASTER travelled wide and without cover. HELLO KIMBERLEY lost its right front plate and LOADS OF JOY lost its left front plate during the running of the race. The performance of GALLANT ROCK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GALLANT ROCK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GLORIOUS AVENUE, Z Purton stated that despite being ridden along in the early stages the horse failed to show early speed. He said GLORIOUS AVENUE was not comfortable in its action throughout the race and was inclined to “climb”. He said he was required to ride GLORIOUS AVENUE along throughout the race in an endeavour to maintain its action, however, the horse gave ground abruptly in the Straight and over the latter stages shortened stride noticeably. He said after the race GLORIOUS AVENUE stumbled on a number of occasions, however, he was not able to detect any obvious lameness issues. Mr C H Yip, the trainer of GLORIOUS AVENUE, was unable to offer any explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance other than it was found to have some blood issues after the race. He said the horse had pleased him in the lead up to today’s race and a forward showing was expected. A veterinary inspection of GLORIOUS AVENUE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of GLORIOUS AVENUE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GLORIOUS AVENUE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of GALLANT ROCK and SUPER KING STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GLORIOUS AVENUE, MODERN FORTUNE, SEA RUBY and TRILLION TREASURE were sent for sampling. <13/4/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that DOUBLE MASTER was lame in its right hind leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, DOUBLE MASTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.