10/02/2019  Shatin  Race 9

Whilst in the Parade Ring, BIZ POWER had its left front plate refitted. BIZ POWER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern regarding the action of ROMAN IMPERO. ROMAN IMPERO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that after the necessary consultations the horse was suitable to race. ELITE PATCH and BIZ POWER began only fairly. HARBOUR ALERT stumbled at the start. From a wide barrier, ROMAN IMPERO was shifted across behind runners in the early stages and for the majority of the race was detached from the main body of the field. The performance of ROMAN IMPERO was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ROMAN IMPERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Passing the 800 Metres, NOBLE DE LOVE hung in despite the efforts of its rider, causing HARBOUR ALERT to be hampered and NOBLE DE LOVE to become unbalanced after shifting in towards the running rail making the turn approaching the 700 Metres. Approaching the 300 Metres, SUN SUN FA FA was shifted to the outside of GOLDIE FLANKER after momentarily racing in restricted room between that horse and SPEEDY LUCK. A veterinary inspection of SPEEDY LUCK immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of SPEEDY LUCK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPEEDY LUCK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. NOBLE DE LOVE and SHIMMER AND SHINE were sent for sampling.