01/07/2014  Shatin  Race 7

ONGOING VOLATILITY began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 1400 Metres, XILAI XIANZI was steadied away from the heels of GOOD FIT. Passing the 1300 Metres, GOOD FIT got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of ELEGANCE KLAMMER which shifted in. Approaching the 500 Metres, DUAL HAPPY was checked away from the heels of CLASSY VICTOR. Rounding the Home Turn, FASTER MORE and ROBUST MOMENTUM raced tight as FASTER MORE shifted out into clear running. CLASSY VICTOR, which was following ROBUST MOMENTUM, was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Also rounding the Home Turn, DEMOKLES and ELEGANCE KLAMMER raced tight as DEMOKLES shifted to the outside of EMPEROR CLAUDIUS into clear running. Approaching the 300 Metres DUAL HAPPY was shifted out away from the heels of ROYALE ELEGANCE. Then near the 250 Metres, DUAL HAPPY was steadied when disappointed for running between ROYALE ELEGANCE and GOOD FIT. Also approaching the 300 Metres, ONGOING VOLATILITY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ELEGANCE KLAMMER which shifted in. After the 200 Metres, ISLAND GARDEN was checked when crowded for room between VERY WELL and CLASSY VICTOR which, after initially being taken in slightly by ROBUST MOMENTUM, then got its head on the side and shifted in further away from that horse. Passing the 100 Metres, ONGOING VOLATILITY was steadied when disappointed for running between ELEGANCE KLAMMER and GOOD FIT which hung in under pressure. After this, ONGOING VOLATILITY was unable to obtain clear running and because of this was not tested over the concluding stages. Throughout the race, EMPEROR CLAUDIUS travelled wide and without cover. XILAI XIANZI lost its right front plate after passing the winning post. A veterinary inspection of ISLAND GARDEN and ROYALE ELEGANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FASTER MORE and GOOD FIT were sent for sampling. <2/7/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>ISLAND GARDEN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. ISLAND GARDEN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W Y So this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ISLAND GARDEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.