25/10/2015  Shatin  Race 9

GOLDEN HARVEST began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped PENIAPHOBIA which in turn shifted out and bumped SMART VOLATILITY. Shortly after the start, SMART VOLATILITY stumbled. From wide barriers, CHARLES THE GREAT and ABLE FRIEND were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, CHARLES THE GREAT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SECRET SHAM when being shifted across behind that horse. Passing the 900 Metres, GOLDEN HARVEST momentarily raced tight inside AEROVELOCITY. After the 900 Metres, NOT LISTENIN'TOME was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn and at the entrance to the Straight, PENIAPHOBIA and AEROVELOCITY raced tight. At the entrance to the Straight, BUNDLE OF JOY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of AEROVELOCITY. TOUR DE FORCE had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight and approaching the 200 Metres was disappointed for running between GOLDEN HARVEST and CHARLES THE GREAT which shifted to the inside of LUCKY NINE when finishing off the race well. Throughout the race, DUNDONNELL travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of AEROVELOCITY immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and an endoscopic examination also showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, AEROVELOCITY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. AEROVELOCITY, ABLE FRIEND and GOLD-FUN were sent for sampling.