12/11/2016  Shatin  Race 1

GLAMOROUS RYDER was withdrawn on 11.11.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame both fore). Before being allowed to race again, GLAMOROUS RYDER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DANEWIN EXPRESS began very awkwardly and, from the outside barrier, was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. ENJOY THE GAME was also steadied shortly after the start and shifted across behind runners. Near the 1800 Metres, WIN CHANCE was momentarily tightened for room between BEST JADE TRIUMPH and HOLY STAR which shifted in. HOLY STAR was then directed back out to relieve the tightening to WIN CHANCE. Approaching the 1600 Metres, MY FOLKS commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HIGH SPEED METRO. CHOICE EXCHEQUER was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 300 Metres. LOYAL CRAFTSMAN was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 200 Metres. Near the 150 Metres, WIN CHANCE, which was giving ground, was momentarily eased away from the heels of BEST JADE TRIUMPH which was taken in by HIGH SPEED METRO. Close to the finishing line, MALAYAN PEARL was directed in away from the heels of BEST JADE TRIUMPH which in turn shifted in away from HIGH SPEED METRO. When questioned, K Teetan stated that he had been asked to obtain a forward position on HOLY STAR. He said near the 1600 Metres he was racing to the outside and slightly behind the leader MALAYAN PEARL and he was content to maintain this position, however, after the 1600 Metres the rider of MALAYAN PEARL steadied the horse and appeared to be attempting to obtain cover with MALAYAN PEARL. He said therefore he allowed HOLY STAR to continue forward in order to cross MALAYAN PEARL. He said he had to ride his mount along at this time, but having in mind the way MALAYAN PEARL was being steadied, it was likely that he would just be able to improve his position forward of MALAYAN PEARL and cross into the lead without having to pressure his horse. He added however that MALAYAN PEARL was not able to be steadied and maintained its position inside HOLY STAR and therefore he was obliged to continue to race outside that horse and slightly in advance of MALAYAN PEARL until after the 1000 Metres at which time he was able to steady HOLY STAR to race directly to the outside of MALAYAN PEARL. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on HOLY STAR at the request of Trainer D J Hall. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HOLY STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Also after the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on MALAYAN PEARL at the request of Trainer D Cruz. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MALAYAN PEARL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Following the race, it was reported that DANEWIN EXPRESS had sustained a wound to the right stifle. A veterinary inspection of WIN CHANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HIGH SPEED METRO and MY FOLKS were sent for sampling.