19/09/2015  Shatin  Race 3

HARD BALL GET was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, HARD BALL GET will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, BOLD STITCH bounded in the air and lost a considerable amount of ground. After this, BOLD STITCH lost its right front plate. Before being allowed to race again, BOLD STITCH will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. FANTASTICLIFE began only fairly and then shortly after the start was crowded for room between FINE WITH ME and FLORAL SPUR which shifted in. After this, FANTASTICLIFE was ridden along, however, failed to muster speed. WEALTHY FORTUNE shifted out at the start and bumped FORTUNE GIGGLES which became unbalanced. Near the 950 Metres, FINE WITH ME was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LEADING HORSE. After the 400 Metres, BOLD STITCH got its head on the side, lay in and brushed the running rail. For the majority of the race, ISLAND GARDEN travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of FANTASTICLIFE immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, FANTASTICLIFE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ISLAND GARDEN at the request of Trainer P O'Sullivan. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ISLAND GARDEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BORN TO WIN and LEADING HORSE were sent for sampling.