08/12/2019  Shatin  Race 6

After leaving the Parade Ring but prior to entering the track, RELENTLESS ME became very fractious, reared and momentarily got its right front leg over a rail. RELENTLESS ME then continued to be fractious and dislodged its rider, Apprentice K H Chan, without incident. A veterinary examination of RELENTLESS ME by the Veterinary Surgeon immediately after the incident cleared that horse to proceed to the Start at which time a further veterinary examination was conducted by the Veterinary Officer who said that although RELENTLESS ME had sustained small cuts to the inside of the right front cannon, the horse was suitable to race. SUPER STAR shifted out at the start and bumped RELENTLESS ME which became unbalanced. From wide barriers, LAKESHORE EAGLE and HERCULES were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. When racing wide and without cover, TAILOR MADE was steadied after the 900 Metres in order to obtain cover behind STAR OF YUEN LONG. Passing the 700 Metres, TAILOR MADE and CLASSIC POSH bumped. Near the 550 Metres, TAILOR MADE was brushed by CLASSIC POSH which improved to the outside of CRAIG’S STAR. ALCARI, which was following TAILOR MADE, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence, resulting in SKYEY SUPREME being awkwardly placed behind ALCARI. After this, TAILOR MADE gave ground and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of TAILOR MADE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TAILOR MADE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TAILOR MADE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. At the 400 Metres, CRAIG’S STAR and CLASSIC POSH brushed. After the 150 Metres, LAKESHORE EAGLE, which was finishing off the race strongly, was held up for clear running behind MONICA and CRAIG’S STAR and consequently was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages. Close to the finishing line, HERCULES was steadied away from the heels of SKYEY SUPREME which was taken out by CLASSIC POSH which, after being shifted out away from the heels of BEAUTY LOYAL, then shifted out further away from that horse. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SUPER STAR at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SACRED IBIS and RELENTLESS ME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WINNING DELIGHT immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, WINNING DELIGHT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SUPER STAR, STAR OF YUEN LONG and MONICA were sent for sampling.