18/11/2015  Shatin  Race 3

PROFIT KEEPER was withdrawn on 17.11.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter RESPECT (V Cheminaud). Before being allowed to race again, PROFIT KEEPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho (MISTER MARC) reported that his mount was struck by another runner. MISTER MARC was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that after the necessary consultations the horse was suitable to race. Also on arrival at the Start, B Prebble expressed concern regarding the action of ELITE SPIRIT at the canter. ELITE SPIRIT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion it was suitable to race. PERFECT TIMING was crowded for room on jumping between AMBITIOUS KING and SPURS ON which shifted out. MISTER MARC shifted in at the start and bumped HIGHLAND DRAGON. LOVELY NAUGHTY began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, STEP FASTER was bumped on two occasions by RESPECT which shifted out. From a wide barrier, HELEN'S CHOICE was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. HURRICANE KID lost its left front plate in the early stages. At the 400 Metres, MISTER MARC was awkwardly placed inside the heels of LOVELY NAUGHTY. Passing the 300 Metres, HELEN'S CHOICE was shifted in away from the heels of LONDON MASTER. HELEN'S CHOICE was held up for clear running until passing the 200 Metres. Then near the 150 Metres, HELEN'S CHOICE was steadied when unable to obtain clear running inside LOVELY NAUGHTY. When racing close to the heels of LOVELY NAUGHTY, HELEN'S CHOICE shifted in and bumped MISTER MARC which in turn raced tight outside HIGHLAND DRAGON which became unbalanced when attempting to improve between MISTER MARC and AMBITIOUS KING. This resulted in MISTER MARC being steadied near the 50 Metres. Over the concluding stages, HELEN'S CHOICE continued to race in restricted room between LOVELY NAUGHTY and AMBITIOUS KING and consequently was not able to be properly tested. LONDON MASTER was unable to obtain clear running from near the 250 Metres until near the 150 Metres. When held up for clear running, LONDON MASTER shifted out approaching the 200 Metres and bumped the hindquarters of SPURS ON which became unbalanced. Then for some distance after the 150 Metres, LONDON MASTER got its head on the side and lay out onto SPURS ON. Passing the 200 Metres, PERFECT TIMING became unbalanced. Throughout the race, LOVELY NAUGHTY and RESPECT travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of STEP FASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LONDON MASTER, ELITE SPIRIT and LOVELY NAUGHTY were sent for sampling. <19/11/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that RESPECT was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, RESPECT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.