11/05/2019  Shatin  Race 9

TELECOM BROTHERS was withdrawn on 10.5.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (sore left front tendon) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SUPER TURBO (C Schofield). Before being allowed to race again, TELECOM BROTHERS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FABULOUS ONE began only fairly, shifted out and bumped JUMBO LUCK which became unbalanced after initially shifting out and bumping SAUL’S SPECIAL. HINCHINLOVE began awkwardly and then was bumped by CALIFORNIA WHIP which shifted in. Shortly after the start, BALTIC WHISPER shifted out and bumped JADE THEATRE. Near the 300 Metres, RAGING STORM was steadied when disappointed for running between BALTIC WHISPER and FABULOUS ONE, both of which shifted ground. After this, RAGING STORM was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BALTIC WHISPER before being shifted out away from behind that horse near the 250 Metres. RAGING STORM was then awkwardly placed behind FABULOUS ONE for a short distance near the 200 Metres before being shifted to the outside of that horse. When RAGING STORM shifted out, HINCHINLOVE, which was racing outside that horse, was inconvenienced. Passing the 300 Metres, Apprentice C Wong (FABULOUS ONE) dropped his whip. After the race, K Teetan (MONTREAL) reported that, from barrier 1, he was instructed to shift across to race closer to the outside rail, however, BALTIC WHISPER maintained its position outside MONTREAL in the early and middle stages which prevented him from shifting across as intended. He said MONTREAL consequently worked hard in the lead and over the concluding stages weakened noticeably after the horse’s condition gave out. A veterinary inspection of MONTREAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, Apprentice K H Chan stated that based on the manner in which SPEED VISION weakened out of the race after obtaining a forward position indicated to him that the horse may be better suited in races conducted at Happy Valley. A veterinary inspection of RAGING STORM and SPEED VISION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SPEEDY KING and REFINED TREASURE were sent for sampling. <14/5/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that JUMBO LUCK was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, JUMBO LUCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that FABULOUS ONE was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, FABULOUS ONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.