12/10/2019  Shatin  Race 10

On arrival at the Start, SACRED IBIS was noted to have blood at its right nostril. Acting on advice from the Veterinary Officer that SACRED IBIS was not suitable to race, that horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. A subsequent endoscopic examination of SACRED IBIS deemed that horse not to have bled. Before being allowed to race again, SACRED IBIS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ALCARI was very slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, ALCARI will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. GUY DRAGON, CRUCIATUS and HOME WIN were all steadied from wide barriers in the early stages to obtain cover. Approaching the 1100 Metres, GUY DRAGON commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GIFT OF LIFELINE. Near the 750 Metres, GUY DRAGON again commenced to travel very keenly and was checked away from the heels of ALCARI. After the 700 Metres, FLYING VICTORY got its head on the side and lay out when travelling close to the heels of CRAIG’S STAR. ALCARI had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. In the Straight, FLYING VICTORY lay out and passing the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of PICKEN (U Rispoli) when crowded for room between that horse which shifted in marginally and TRIUMPHANT HORSE. U Rispoli was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. For the majority of the Home Straight, GUY DRAGON was unable to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be properly tested. For the majority of the race, PICKEN travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CRUCIATUS was a "roarer” which had previously been reported. CRAIG’S STAR and ALCARI were sent for sampling.