19/04/2015  Shatin  Race 1

BAMBOO DANCE, which was leaning on the outside of its stall as the start was effected, was slow to begin. WINNING BOY began awkwardly. GOOD FRIENDS MAGIC shifted out shortly after the start and bumped the hindquarters of SOLAR DRAGON. From a wide barrier, YOUNG HAPPY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 900 Metres, GOOD FRIENDS MAGIC was checked and got its head up when crowded for room inside WINNING BOY which shifted in away from the heels of SOLAR DRAGON which was awkwardly placed behind WINNING EXPRESSO. As the Stewards were satisfied that there was no carelessness exhibited on the part of any rider in this incident, no further action was taken. Approaching the 800 Metres, FRIENDS OF YAN OI momentarily raced tight inside INTELLECTUAL GLIDE which shifted in marginally. Passing the 300 Metres, SOLAR DRAGON was shifted out away from the heels of WINNING BOY. Close to the finishing line, MEDIC SWORDSMAN raced tight between YOUNG HAPPY and BAMBOO DANCE which shifted out away from the heels of HAPPY KAISER. Consequently MEDIC SWORDSMAN was not able to be ridden out to the end of the race. Throughout the race, JOY TOGETHER travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of JOY TOGETHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of MEDIC SWORDSMAN and SOLAR DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FIRE STARTER and WINNING BOY were sent for sampling. <20/4/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>MEDIC SWORDSMAN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. MEDIC SWORDSMAN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A T Millard 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, MEDIC SWORDSMAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.