13/09/2015  Shatin  Race 2

LIGHTNING AND GOLD was crowded for room on jumping between BEST FIGHTER and FISHKING THUNDER which shifted out. In this incident, LIGHTNING AND GOLD bumped the hindquarters of BEST FIGHTER which became unbalanced. Shortly after the start, FISHKING THUNDER (R Fourie) commenced to buck. R Fourie stated that as a consequence his saddle shifted back, causing him further difficulty. FISHKING THUNDER then continued to buck for a considerable distance, resulting in the horse losing a significant amount of ground and tailing off. A veterinary inspection of FISHKING THUNDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of FISHKING THUNDER were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FISHKING THUNDER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial. From a wide barrier, HIGH SPEED METRO was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 400 Metres, BEST FIGHTER, which was shifting out, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of BRILLIANT MONKEYS which was racing tight inside LIGHTNING AND GOLD. Near the 350 Metres, BRILLIANT MONKEYS briefly raced in restricted room between GOLDWEAVER and LIGHTNING AND GOLD. Near the 250 Metres, BRILLIANT MONKEYS was steadied away from the heels of LIGHTNING AND GOLD (B Prebble) which shifted in when being ridden out. B Prebble was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that, in similar circumstances, he does not ride his mounts in such a manner so as to allow them to shift ground and cause interference to other runners. A veterinary inspection of THE PALADIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOLDWEAVER, HIGH SPEED METRO and JACK’S GEM were sent for sampling. <14/9/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>FISHKING THUNDER, which commenced to buck shortly after the start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. FISHKING THUNDER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D E Ferraris 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, FISHKING THUNDER will now be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.