17/03/2013  Shatin  Race 5

WINDICATOR POWER began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of ABLE SPEED after shifting out. Approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, WINDICATOR POWER proved difficult to settle and approaching the 800 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. At the 1000 Metres, STERLING CITY commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CAPE CANAVERAL. Passing the 1000 Metres, NEW DEERFIELD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PIZZAZZ. Rounding the Home Turn, CALIFORNIA BOUNTY got its head on the side and hung out. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, FIONN’S TREASURE was held up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of ABLE SPEED. At the 400 Metres, HEALTH WISE was bumped and taken wider by ROMAN SOLDIER which got its head on the side and shifted out away from NEW DEERFIELD. After the race, it was noted that PIZZAZZ had blood present at its right nostril. The Veterinary Officer said an endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to have bled. A veterinary inspection of WINDICATOR STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ROMAN SOLDIER immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ROMAN SOLDIER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. STERLING CITY and NEW DEERFIELD were sent for sampling. <18/3/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, ROMAN SOLDIER was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time the horse was lame in its left front leg. ROMAN SOLDIER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C H Yip this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be also lame in its right hind leg. As previously advised, ROMAN SOLDIER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.