27/12/2015  Shatin  Race 5

WORLD CITY was fractious in the barriers after initially being difficult to load. WORLD CITY then bounded in the air as the start was effected, resulting in the horse losing ground. Before being allowed to race again, WORLD CITY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. At the 900 Metres, MASSIVE MOVE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MOLLY'S JADE STAR when being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind that horse. Approaching the 700 Metres, MASSIVE MOVE and MELLIFLUENT bumped and became unbalanced due to MASSIVE MOVE shifting in abruptly before being directed out to relieve the tightening. After this, MASSIVE MOVE was left racing wide and without cover. At the 350 Metres, GOLDEN CANNON was brushed by GLENEALY PRIZE as that horse shifted out into clear running. Passing the 300 Metres, H W Lai (MASSIVE POWER) dropped his whip. Also passing the 300 Metres, KING'S DAGGER raced in restricted room inside WORLD CITY which shifted in. KING'S DAGGER was then held up for clear running approaching and passing the 100 Metres when awkwardly placed close to the heels of REAL SUPREME. The performance of STORM KID, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STORM KID will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of WORLD CITY immediately following the race confirmed the horse to be a "roarer" which had previously been reported. GLENEALY PRIZE and MOLLY'S JADE STAR were sent for sampling.