19/04/2015  Shatin  Race 4

EASTERN DRAGON began awkwardly, then shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of KIDS AND WIN, causing EASTERN DRAGON to lose ground. STREET CAT was slow to begin. UNIQUE AWESOME began only fairly. From a wide barrier, ADDOLE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, YOUNG RANGER, which was travelling keenly, was steadied away from the heels of KIDS AND WIN. For some distance passing the 1000 Metres, EASTERN DRAGON over-raced and near the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of HOW SPEEDY. After the 1000 Metres, JACK’S GEM lost its left hind plate. Passing the 500 Metres, JOLLY SPRING was steadied when unable to improve between BEAR-POP and YOUNG RANGER where there was insufficient room. JOLLY SPRING was then held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and then after the 100 Metres raced tight inside YOUNG RANGER. BEAR-POP was unable to obtain clear running from on entering the Straight until after passing the 200 Metres. Passing the 300 Metres, both Apprentice H N Wong (STREET CAT) and M L Yeung (YOUNG RANGER) dropped their whips. Throughout the race, FAST AND FURIOUS travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on KIDS AND WIN at the request of Trainer P O’Sullivan. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, KIDS AND WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of UNIQUE AWESOME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WAH MAY BABY and GLACIER BLUE were sent for sampling.