06/03/2016  Shatin  Race 8

After being loaded, KHAYA became fractious and kicked out at the back gate. KHAYA was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. WHITE MAGIC began awkwardly and lost ground. TRAVEL BROTHER shifted in at the start and bumped HELENE PARAGON. TRAVEL BROTHER was then shifted across behind runners. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, BUBBLE CHIC failed to muster speed. Near the 1350 Metres, AERO was momentarily steadied away from the heels of KHAYA which shifted in. Passing the 1000 Metres, HELENE PARAGON (J Moreira), which was being restrained to obtain a trailing position behind MR GNOCCHI (N Rawiller), was steadied away from the heels of that horse which shifted in when not properly clear. N Rawiller was severely reprimanded and advised that whilst the Stewards accepted J Moreira was restraining his mount to allow MR GNOCCHI to cross, nonetheless he has the responsibility to ensure that he was properly clear before shifting ground. Throughout the race, TOP ACT travelled wide and without cover. After the race, M Chadwick (DOYENI) stated that the horse did not appear sound in its action. However, a veterinary inspection of DOYENI immediately following the race found that horse to be trotting sound. DOYENI lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection of BUBBLE CHIC immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HELENE PARAGON and DOYENI were sent for sampling. <7/3/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that AREO was lame in its right front foot on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, AREO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.