12/05/2018  Shatin  Race 3

After being loaded into the barriers, STARLOT was fractious and then as the start was effected was slow to begin and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, STARLOT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. NATURAL FLARE shifted out at the start and bumped RED HORSE. FLYING GODSPELL began only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by MUTUAL JOY which shifted out. On jumping, R Maia (MR STRIKING C) momentarily lost the use of his left stirrup iron. R Maia was able to regain the use of his iron a short distance after the start. Shortly after the start, MY BEAR CAT was bumped by DOUBLE DOWN which shifted out. Passing the 900 Metres, MUTUAL JOY was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of ELUSIVE STATE. Near the 850 Metres, GIDDY GIDDY got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of FLYING GODSPELL. Making the first turn near the 700 Metres, GIDDY GIDDY lay out towards the heels of FLYING GODSPELL which at this time was awkwardly placed behind DOUBLE DOWN. Passing the 600 Metres, ELUSIVE STATE got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed behind STRIKING MR C. Approaching and rounding the Home Turn, STRIKING MR C got its head on the side and lay out. Passing the 300 Metres, MY BEAR CAT, which was commencing to give ground, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of DOUBLE DOWN which shifted out marginally. MUTUAL JOY, which was following, was shifted in away from the heels of MY BEAR CAT in consequence. Throughout the race, MY BEAR CAT travelled wide and without cover. DOUBLE DOWN lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection of DOUBLE DOWN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of STRIKING MR C immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GRAND HARBOUR and GIDDY GIDDY were sent for sampling. <14/5/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>STRIKING MR C, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. STRIKING MR C was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T P Yung this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, STRIKING MR C will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.