10/03/2019  Shatin  Race 2

HAY RUN began very awkwardly and lost ground. Despite being hard ridden for some distance in the early stages, HOLY UNICORN (M Chadwick) failed to muster speed and consequently raced back and for the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover. After the race, M Chadwick stated that his mount did not travel at any stage of the race which, in his opinion, was due to the track conditions. A veterinary inspection of HOLY UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HOLY UNICORN, favourite for today’s race and which had won its past two starts on the All Weather Track, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HOLY UNICORN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Approaching the 1400 Metres, TENNESSEE BOSS travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover. Approaching the 1200 Metres, KING’S MAN got its head up when being checked away from the heels of BRING IT ON. KING’S MAN then shifted out, resulting in REMARKABLE being checked when crowded for room inside HOLY UNICORN. Near the 450 Metres, ENFOLDING, which was giving ground abruptly, was momentarily steadied when crowded for room between TENNESSEE BOSS and BRING IT ON (G van Niekerk) which shifted in. G van Niekerk was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. After this, ENFOLDING continued to give ground abruptly, causing THE JOY OF GIVING to be awkwardly placed behind that horse near the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection of REMARKABLE and ENFOLDING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performances of REMARKABLE and ENFOLDING, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, REMARKABLE and ENFOLDING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HOLY UNICORN, HAY RUN and KING’S MAN were sent for sampling.