28/03/2009  Shatin  Race 7

THE GOODIES was slow to begin. On jumping, PRINCE KALAMOUN was taken back. After the 800 Metres, when being steadied away from the heels of SOLAR POWER, TRIUMPHANT DIAMOND shifted out to a position without cover. For some distance after the 400 Metres, PRINCE KALAMOUN had some difficulty obtaining clear running. K L Chui (MAINLAND SHUTTLE) explained approaching the 700 Metres he momentarily steadied his mount away from the heels of UPSIDE OF ANGER which in turn was steadied away from the heels of PALAIS D’OR. He said when he did this MAINLAND SHUTTLE shifted out slightly and at that time THE GOODIES improved to be racing inside his heels. He said shortly afterwards he received a call from the rider of THE GOODIES to make him aware that that horse had improved its position. He said he then shifted MAINLAND SHUTTLE out slightly further to ensure he did not cause interference to THE GOODIES. When questioned regarding the poor performance of SOLAR POWER, H W Lai said his mount began well, he initially rode to go forward, however, after a short distance he steadied to obtain a position with cover. He said after the 1200 Metres PALAIS D’OR commenced to improve its position and making the turn at the 800 Metres shifted in and as a consequence SOLAR POWER was left racing wide and without cover. He said in the Straight SOLAR POWER disappointed in the manner in which it finished the race off and over the concluding stages gave ground noticeably. He said in his opinion SOLAR POWER was not suited by the manner in which today’s race was run. SOLAR POWER was sent for an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SOLAR POWER after the race did not show any significant findings. UPSIDE OF ANGER was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. GREAT SHOW was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of UPSIDE OF ANGER after the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, GREAT SHOW was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GREAT SHOW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEST POWER and PALAIS D’OR were sent for sampling.