30/11/2014  Shatin  Race 5

Whilst in the saddling stalls, REAL TREAT had its left hind plate refitted. REAL TREAT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. MIDNITE PROMISE was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, WINNING TALENT was crowded for room between SHINING CHAMPION and SECRET COMMAND which was taken in by REAL SUPREME. From a wide barrier, REAL TREAT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn at the 900 Metres, SKY MAN shifted out, resulting in TOO FAST being hampered and losing ground and causing SHINING CHAMPION and TRAVEL RENYI to both be hampered in consequence. After this, TOO FAST proved difficult to settle and lost ground when momentarily placed in restricted room between GRAN BOLIVAR and POPPING CANDY. After the 700 Metres, TRAVEL RENYI was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, REAL TREAT hung in and proved difficult to ride. In the early part of the Straight, TRAVEL RENYI hung in under pressure. Approaching the 200 Metres, TOO FAST was steadied away from the heels of WINNING TALENT which shifted in to obtain clear running after being held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 100 Metres, TRAVEL RENYI and SHINING CHAMPION bumped due to both horses shifting ground. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on REAL TREAT at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, REAL TREAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of STAR OF BOND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SHINING CHAMPION, REAL SUPREME and SKY MAN were sent for sampling.