03/11/2013  Shatin  Race 6

Shortly after the start, SPARKLING SWORD, which was being steadied with the intent of being taken across behind runners, was bumped by JOYFUL LUCK which shifted out. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, SUPREME HONG KONG failed to muster speed. For some distance approaching and passing the 800 Metres, SUPREME HONG KONG proved very difficult to settle and making the turn near the 700 Metres got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of EXPEDITE. Passing the 100 Metres, MULTIEXPRESS was shifted to the outside of HURRY HURRY UP when disappointed for running between that horse and FORZA which shifted out. In the Straight, TIME WINNER got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Throughout the race, HURRY HURRY UP travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SUPREME HONG KONG at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME HONG KONG will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of MULTIEXPRESS, TIME WINNER and PALEPALE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SPARKLING SWORD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SPARKLING SWORD, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPARKLING SWORD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MULTIEXPRESS, DEHERE’S THE LOVE and AMBITIOUS GLORY were sent for sampling.