21/03/2015  Shatin  Race 7

On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie fitted to VICTORY HEART was replaced. KYNAM was crowded for room on jumping between BRILLANTE and MULTIMAX, both of which shifted ground. Shortly after the start, SUPER MAN, which began awkwardly, was steadied away from the heels of PEARL WIN which shifted in. Approaching the 1000 Metres, GIANT STARS got its head up when momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of KYNAM which shifted in after being awkwardly placed behind BRILLANTE. After being steadied in the early stages from the outside barrier, INVINCIBLE FRESH proved very difficult to settle approaching and passing the 1000 Metres. After the 200 Metres, MULTIMAX shifted out under pressure, resulting in BRILLANTE being inconvenienced. Throughout the race, PEARL WIN travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, T H So (HAPPY BAO BEI) stated that it had been intended for the horse to be ridden behind the leaders if possible. He said after standing well in the barriers, HAPPY BAO BEI bounded in the air as the start was effected, resulting in him becoming unbalanced and the horse losing ground. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY BAO BEI will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY BAO BEI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that an endoscopic examination of GIANT STARS showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse’s trachea. MULTIMAX and THOR THE GREATEST were sent for sampling.