15/10/2014  Shatin  Race 4

JOYFUL MISSION began awkwardly and lost ground. MEDIC SWORDSMAN was hampered on jumping after being bumped by GRASSLAND DRAGON which in turn was taken out by MEDIC KINGDOM. EASY SUCCESS shifted out at the start and bumped GRAND PLUS. After the 800 Metres, EASY SUCCESS hung in badly despite the efforts of its rider, G Mosse, resulting in COLUMBUS LINE losing a considerable amount of ground when severely checked inside SEA SMOKE which was also badly checked. In this incident, GRASSLAND DRAGON, which was following EASY SUCCESS, was hampered in consequence. As the Stewards were satisfied that G Mosse had taken all reasonable measures to prevent EASY SUCCESS from shifting ground in this incident, no action was taken. Given the significance of the incident, the Stewards ruled that EASY SUCCESS must satisfactorily undergo a series of consecutive official barrier trials around a bend prior to being permitted to race again. Throughout the race, PALEPALE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of SUNSHINE KID and GRASSLAND DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PALEPALE and GRAND PLUS were sent for sampling.