20/05/2018  Shatin  Race 1

IMPERIAL CONCORDE and KING BOUNTIFUL began only fairly. HAPPY ROCKY was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. IMPERIAL CONCORDE lost its right front plate in the early stages. Rounding the Home Turn, CLOUD NINE was awkwardly placed outside ART OF RAW which shifted out when commencing to give ground. A veterinary inspection of ART OF RAW immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. The performance of ART OF RAW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ART OF RAW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Close to the finishing line, J Moreira (BULLISH GLORY) momentarily dropped his right rein. A veterinary inspection of KING BOUNTIFUL immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. PLAY IT and BULLISH GLORY were sent for sampling. <21/5/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>ART OF RAW, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was lame in its right front leg. ART OF RAW was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K W Lui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to also have a stiff and restricted action. As previously advised, ART OF RAW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. KING BOUNTIFUL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. KING BOUNTIFUL was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg and also have a stiff and restricted action. Before being allowed to race again, KING BOUNTIFUL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.