24/03/2019  Shatin  Race 9

RICKFIELD was slow to begin and then was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. OWNERS’ STAR began only fairly and then was crowded for room between DRAGON COMMANDER and SUPER GIANT, both of which shifted ground. From the outside barrier, GREAT TREASURE was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Shortly after the start, SUPER GIANT raced in restricted room between DRAGON COMMANDER and ULTIMATE GLORY which shifted out. After this, DRAGON COMMANDER and SUPER GIANT raced tight. DRAGON COMMANDER then got its head up on a number of occasions passing the winning post on the first occasion when being steadied to obtain cover. DRAGON COMMANDER was subsequently left racing without cover after the 1500 Metres and was allowed to improve passing the 1400 Metres to obtain a position closer to the rail. Passing the 1400 Metres, RICKFIELD got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle. After the 1300 Metres, VOLPINO commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of IMPERIAL CONCORDE. RICKFIELD, which was following VOLPINO, was hampered in consequence. After the 1300 Metres, HANG’S DECISION was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, RICKFIELD got its head up and shifted out, resulting in RICKFIELD being awkwardly placed inside the heels of SUPER GIANT. A veterinary inspection of HANG’S DECISION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SUPER GIANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. CHUNG WAH SPIRIT and GAMEPLAYER EMPEROR were sent for sampling. <25/3/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>SUPER GIANT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. SUPER GIANT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER GIANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.