30/05/2018  Shatin  Race 6

MIDNIGHT RATTLER stumbled at the start. WAKEY shifted in abruptly at the start and bumped NUCLEAR POWER which lost ground when crowded for room outside MIDNIGHT RATTLER. SOLOMON’S BAY shifted in at the start and bumped INFINITY ENDEAVOUR. Despite being hard ridden in the early stages, SUNNY WIN failed to muster speed. From wide barriers, KEY WITNESS and RADIANT STEED were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 700 Metres, GOLDEN SUN was left racing wide and without cover. WAKEY made the first turn near the 700 Metres awkwardly, shifted out and inconvenienced INFINITY ENDEAVOUR. After this, WAKEY continued to lay out and passing the 600 Metres was checked away from the heels of MIDNIGHT RATTLER which was giving ground. After the race, S Clipperton (MIDNIGHT RATTLER) stated that after being crossed by ALMABABY after the 800 Metres, his mount resented the kickback and did not stretch out for the remainder of the race. The performances of MIDNIGHT RATTLER and WAKEY, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MIDNIGHT RATTLER and WAKEY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of RADIANT STEED immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, RADIANT STEED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUNNY WIN and MIDNIGHT RATTLER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WAKEY immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained minor cuts to the inside of the left hind fetlock. INFINITY ENDEAVOUR and ALMABABY were sent for sampling.