21/06/2015  Shatin  Race 10

On jumping, RAINBOW FIGHTER reared and struck its head on the overhead bar of the barriers. Before being allowed to race again, RAINBOW FIGHTER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, LOVELY DELOVELY, which was being ridden to obtain a forward position, shifted out away from CLEVER BEAVER which shifted out and in doing so bumped I’M IN CHARGE, causing both horses to become unbalanced. After this, LOVELY DELOVELY was obliged to race back in the field. From a wide barrier, GOLDEN SLEEP was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1000 Metres, I’M IN CHARGE raced tight outside LUCKY DOUBLE EIGHT when being eased away from the heels of EROICO. Passing the 800 Metres, GOLDEN SLEEP proved difficult to settle and shifted out away from behind LOVELY DELOVELY which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of I’M IN CHARGE. I’M IN CHARGE lost its right front plate at the 500 Metres. Approaching the 300 Metres, CLEVER BEAVER shifted out and bumped EROICO. Throughout the race, EROICO and RAINBOW FIGHTER travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, D Whyte stated that his mount initially stood well in the barriers, however, as the start was effected lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. He said JETWINGS was able to recover from this by obtaining a position just worse than midfield. He said JETWINGS travelled satisfactorily whilst on the bridle, however, after being asked for an effort rounding the Home Turn JETWINGS did not appear to be comfortable in its action and, in his opinion, did not handle today’s track surface. A veterinary inspection of JETWINGS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, JETWINGS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. A veterinary inspection of RAINBOW FIGHTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EROICO, SMART MAN and CLEVER BEAVER were sent for sampling.