16/05/2021  Shatin  Race 8

When parading behind the barriers, MULTIMILLION was kicked on the right hind leg by another runner. MULTIMILLION was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse was lame in the right hind leg and accordingly was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, MULTIMILLION was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, MULTIMILLION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GREEN AEON lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected, shifted in and bumped YEE CHEONG BABY. GREEN AEON was then crowded for room between YEE CHEONG BABY and MASTER MONTARO which shifted in. EXPLOSIVE WITNESS shifted out at the start and bumped LUCKY MORE. Approaching the 600 Metres, MASSIVE POCKET was momentarily crowded for room between SHINING ACE and FLYING GENIUS which shifted in before being directed out abruptly to relieve the tightening to MASSIVE POCKET. At the 550 Metres, EXPLOSIVE WITNESS was awkwardly placed behind FLYING GENIUS. EXPLOSIVE WITNESS was then held up for clear running and passing the 200 Metres was steadied away from the heels of GREEN AEON which shifted in. EXPLOSIVE WITNESS then had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 100 Metres. GOLD CHEST had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200 Metres and passing the 150 Metres was directed to the inside of LUCKY MORE to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection of EXPLOSIVE WITNESS, PING HAI BRAVO, and MASTER MONTARO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of YEE CHEONG BABY 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, YEE CHEONG BABY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. VALIANT DREAM and LUCKY MORE were sent for sampling.