31/05/2020  Shatin  Race 3

SO HAPPY was withdrawn on 30.5.20 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter HERCULES (Apprentice C L Chau). Before being allowed to race again, SO HAPPY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SPARKLING DOLPHIN shifted in at the start and bumped FABULOUS EIGHT. DASHING GRACE shifted in at the start and bumped WINNING WAYS. DASHING GRACE was then steadied a short distance after the start when crowded for room between SUPER KIN and WINNING WAYS which was taken out by HERCULES which was taken out by EL JEFE which became unbalanced after being bumped by DIAMOND PEGASUS. After the 800 Metres, EL JEFE got its head on the side and lay out. EL JEFE continued to lay out and approaching the 500 Metres shifted out, resulting in HERCULES being inconvenienced. NEXTMODEL raced with its head on the side and lay in in the middle stages. Passing the 250 Metres, DIAMOND PEGASUS and HERCULES bumped, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Approaching the 200 Metres, EL JEFE, which was continuing to lay out, was shifted in across the heels of WAYFOONG STAR to obtain clear running. After the race, Z Purton expressed concern regarding the action of GOLD 'N’ BOLD. A veterinary inspection of GOLD 'N’ BOLD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, GOLD 'N’ BOLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on DIAMOND PEGASUS at the request of Trainer A S Cruz. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea. A veterinary inspection of WAYFOONG STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WINNING DREAMER and FABULOUS EIGHT were sent for sampling. <1/6/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that EL JEFE was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, EL JEFE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.