16/06/2018  Shatin  Race 10

BEAUTY TRUST was withdrawn on 15.6.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SMILING CHARM (C Schofield). Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY TRUST will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Whilst in the saddling stalls, SUMSTREETSUMWHERE had its left front plate refitted. SUMSTREETSUMWHERE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. ALL GREAT FRIENDS, which began only fairly, was crowded for room on jumping by RIGHT CALL which shifted in after beginning awkwardly. From wide barriers, MONICA, NAVAS and SUMSTREETSUMWHERE were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, CHEERS TREASURE travelled very keenly and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of SACRED IBIS. A veterinary inspection of SACRED IBIS immediately following the race found the horse to have sustained a small wound to the outside of the left hind cannon. Passing the 800 Metres, ALL GREAT FRIENDS travelled keenly and after the 700 Metres was checked away from the heels of BANK ON RED. Near the 650 Metres, SUMSTREETSUMWHERE and SACRED IBIS raced very tight as SACRED IBIS shifted out to follow SMILING CHARM. Passing the 150 Metres, the whip of O Doleuze (BANK ON RED) was knocked from his grasp by the whip of C Schofield (SMILING CHARM). Throughout the race, SMILING CHARM travelled wide and without cover. After the race, Z Purton reported that SACRED IBIS changed stride on a number of occasions during the race and then when placed under pressure in the Straight did not quicken as it did at its last start when successful. A veterinary inspection of RIGHT CALL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SACRED IBIS, TOP BEAUTIFUL and INVINCIBLE FRESH were sent for sampling.