11/07/2010  Shatin  Race 8

YOUNG ELITE was slow to begin. Near the 1200 Metres, EXPRESS WIN was crowded for room inside JACKPOT DELIGHT which at this time was taken in by YOUNG ELITE which itself was taken in slightly by CHATER WAY. Then near the 1000 Metres, EXPRESS WIN was again crowded for room inside JACKPOT DELIGHT which shifted in after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of YOUNG ELITE. For some distance passing the 1100 Metres, ENRICHED proved difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. After racing in restricted room between JACKPOT DELIGHT and YUMMY SPIRITS passing the 800 Metres, EXPRESS WIN was steadied near the 700 Metres when YUMMY SPIRITS shifted out slightly. In the middle stages, the left side winker applied to YUMMY SPIRITS became loose and then rounding the Home Turn was dislodged. Whilst the riding out of JACKPOT DELIGHT by Apprentice C Y Ho did not affect the horse’s final finishing position, he was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts right out to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of YOUNG ELITE after the race including an endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. A veterinary inspection of EYSHAL, which finished tailed out, after the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of EYSHAL was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, EYSHAL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ENRICHED, CHATER WAY and YOUNG ELITE were sent for sampling.