13/03/2016  Shatin  Race 3

DIAMOND BIT, which was fractious in the barriers, put its head down as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. RUGBY DIAMOND began awkwardly and lost ground. Shortly after the start, INVISIBLE shifted out and bumped LEAN JOURNEY. After the 200 Metres, ART OF SUCCESS was shifted out away from the heels of DANCING FLAMES. After this, ART OF SUCCESS raced in restricted room when attempting to improve into tight running between DANCING FLAMES and SOLAR GAGA. Then passing the 100 Metres, ART OF SUCCESS was checked when disappointed for running between DANCING FLAMES which initially shifted out marginally and SOLAR GAGA which shifted in. As the Stewards were satisfied that ART OF SUCCESS had not properly established running between DANCING FLAMES and SOLAR GAGA, no further action was taken. RUGBY DIAMOND, which was following ART OF SUCCESS, was hampered and shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence. RUGBY DIAMOND was then unable to obtain clear running for the remainder of the race. SOLAR GAGA was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to ART OF SUCCESS and shifted out abruptly and made contact with FISH N' CHIPS which shifted in marginally when brushed by DIAMOND BIT which, when finishing the race off strongly, improved into tight running between FISH N' CHIPS and ST YAZIN. ART OF SUCCESS, which was following SOLAR GAGA, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Whilst this incident was one of some significance, the Stewards were not of the view that there was any rider error associated with the incident and accordingly no further action was taken. Over about the last 150 Metres, LEAN JOURNEY was not able to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be properly tested. Approaching the 100 Metres, DIAMOND BIT was held up behind ST YAZIN. Approaching the 50 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH was steadied when disappointed for running between DANCING FLAMES and SECRET AGENT which shifted out. K C Leung (RESPECT) was fined the sum of $2,000 for raising his whip arm above shoulder height. A veterinary inspection of KIDS AND WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SOLAR GAGA immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a wound to the right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, SOLAR GAGA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DANCING FLAMES, GALLANT ROCK and ST YAZIN were sent for sampling. <14/3/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>KIDS AND WIN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. KIDS AND WIN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O' Sullivan this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a sore right front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, KIDS AND WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.