02/02/2013  Shatin  Race 4

After being loaded, LUCKY GAINS became fractious. PILLOWIN, which was fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin. CRAIG’S PRIDE was also slow to begin. From wide barriers, ARCHER’S BOW and MOBILE KING were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. After the 1200 Metres, PLAIN RED BANNER commenced to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PURE VICTORY for some distance. Passing the 800 Metres, CRAIG’S PRIDE became unbalanced and lost ground after getting its head on the side and shifting out onto PURE VICTORY. PILLOWIN was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and after the 300 Metres was shifted to the inside of FRESH AIR to obtain clear running. Then approaching the 100 Metres, PILLOWIN was awkwardly placed outside the heels of SUPREME GENKI which shifted out under pressure. SAMMY’S FALCON was not able to obtain clear running until passing the 250 Metres. Throughout the race, GOOD GOOD VIEW travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on LUCKY GAINS at the request of Trainer K L Man. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY GAINS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of CRAIG’S PRIDE and SUPREME GENKI after the race did not show any significant findings. GOOD GOOD VIEW and DRAGON PINS were sent for sampling.