27/05/2015  Shatin  Race 3

FABIO was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, FABIO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When being saddled up, CALIFORNIA CHARIOT reared over. Acting on the Veterinary Officer’s advice, CALIFORNIA CHARIOT was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. WINNER ST PAUL’S was crowded for room on jumping between DINING STAR and TRILLION TREASURE which shifted out. After this, WINNER ST PAUL’S was shifted across behind runners and then making the first turn near the 700 Metres got its head on the side and hung out when racing wide. SUNSHINE KID was crowded for room on jumping between GRAN BOLIVAR and LOVELY NAUGHTY which shifted out. SUPER KING STAR began only fairly. SKY FULL OF STARS was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the turn near the 700 Metres, SKY FULL OF STARS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GRAN BOLIVAR which got its head on the side and shifted in when awkwardly placed behind DINING STAR. Upon straightening, LOVELY NAUGHTY shifted out and bumped SUNSHINE KID. In the Straight, TRILLION TREASURE lay out under pressure. Throughout the race, SUNSHINE KID travelled wide and without cover. After the race, N Rawiller (AMBITIOUS KING) stated that his mount travelled strongly in the early and middle stages, however, rounding the Home Turn when LOVELY NAUGHTY improved to his outside, AMBITIOUS KING immediately came off the bridle and then weakened in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of AMBITIOUS KING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WINNER ST PAUL’S immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRILLION TREASURE and LOVELY NAUGHTY were sent for sampling.