19/03/2017  Shatin  Race 1

DAZZLE WINNER was slow to begin. PEARL HARBOUR got its head up when being steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. INDIGENOUS STAR began only fairly. From the outside barrier, GOLDEN DEER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, FOREVER ACCURATE failed to muster speed. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, PADDINGTON raced tight between REGENCY DARLING and INDIGENOUS STAR which shifted in when racing keenly. VIVA COUNCIL and PADDINGTON lay out making the Home Turn. REGENCY DARLING was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 200 Metres. Throughout the race, VIVA COUNCIL and MR ORIOLE travelled wide and without cover. The performance of PEARL HARBOUR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. As this was the second occasion that PEARL HARBOUR was tailed out in a race, the horse will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a series of consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PEACE COMBINATION had bled from both nostrils. JUMBO LUCK, MR PICASSO and MR ORIOLE were sent for sampling.