28/02/2016  Shatin  Race 8

THEWIZARDOFOZ was withdrawn on 26.2.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (right front leg swelling). Before being allowed to race again, THEWIZARDOFOZ will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEAUTY ONLY began only fairly. MULTIVICTORY shifted out at the start and bumped GOLD-FUN. After being left racing wide in the early stages, SECRET SHAM was steadied after the 1100 Metres in an attempt to obtain cover. However, SECRET SHAM raced wide and without cover for the remainder of the race. For some distance approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, CHARLES THE GREAT got its head up when proving difficult to settle. DUNDONNELL (N Callan) was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres was disappointed for running between MULTIVICTORY and GOLD-FUN which shifted in. DUNDONNELL was then shifted out away from the heels of GOLD-FUN and made heavy contact with CHARLES THE GREAT which became unbalanced. N Callan was advised that in not proceeding to a charge of careless riding, the Stewards were satisfied that prior to shifting out from behind GOLD-FUN, he had attempted to take corrective measures on DUNDONNELL by turning that horse's head inwards, however, after making contact with CHARLES THE GREAT, DUNDONNELL shifted out further which accentuated the contact between the horses. Nonetheless N Callan was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground. REWARDING HERO, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. Approaching the 100 Metres, DUNDONNELL and CHARLES THE GREAT bumped. Over the concluding stages, CHARLES THE GREAT raced tight outside DUNDONNELL which got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. Also over the concluding stages, MULTIVICTORY raced in restricted room between GOLD-FUN and BEAUTY FLAME and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection of GOLD-FUN and SECRET SHAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOLD-FUN, CONTENTMENT and BEAUTY FLAME were sent for sampling.