31/01/2016  Shatin  Race 3

BONHEUR shifted in at the start and inconvenienced EQUITY DOCTRINE. WILD FIVE and MASTER PINNACLE began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, INNOVATIVE WINNER was inconvenienced when crowded for room between MAGICAL BEAM and MR PICASSO which shifted out. Near the 1050 Metres, BONHEUR was bumped by RAGING BULL which was momentarily taken in by CAREFREE LET GO. After this, BONHEUR (K C Ng) got its head on the side and lay out, resulting in RAGING BULL being severely buffeted for room passing the 1050 Metres before having to be checked and losing its position approaching the 900 Metres. Having regard to the fact that BONHEUR was having its first start in a race today and was inclined to hang out later in the race, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise K C Ng that, wherever possible, to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing interference to other runners. Passing the 1000 Metres, MASTER PINNACLE got its head up when proving very difficult to settle and then near the 700 Metres hung out across the heels of MAGICAL BEAM after initially being steadied away from the heels of MR PICASSO which was awkwardly placed behind WILD FIVE. This resulted in MASTER PINNACLE striking the heels of MAGICAL BEAM and becoming unbalanced. MASTER PINNACLE then continued to hang out and shifted to the outside rail and subsequently finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of MASTER PINNACLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of MASTER PINNACLE were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER PINNACLE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, RICHCITY FORTUNE momentarily raced tight inside MR PICASSO which shifted in away from EMPEROR VICTORY. Passing the 900 Metres, BONHEUR was left racing wide and without cover and then passing the 700 Metres got its head on the side and hung out. Passing the 500 Metres, MR PICASSO was checked away from the heels of WILD FIVE which was racing close to the heels of CAREFREE LET GO. RICHCITY FORTUNE had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Approaching the 350 Metres, MR PICASSO was shifted out away from the heels of WILD FIVE which was being shifted to the outside of CAREFREE LET GO. Approaching the 100 Metres, CAREFREE LET GO and WILD FIVE raced tight due to WILD FIVE getting its head on the side and shifting in away from MR PICASSO. RAGING BULL, WHO ELSE BUT YOU and MR PICASSO were sent for sampling. <1/2/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on CAREFREE LET GO at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, CAREFREE LET GO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.