23/11/2014  Shatin  Race 9

Just prior to the start being effected, HELENE SUPER STAR became fractious and as the gates were released lifted its front feet off the ground, began awkwardly and consequently lost ground. WILLIE CAZALS lost its right hind plate on jumping. From a wide barrier, TRAVEL BRAND was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1800 Metres, MR GNOCCHI commenced to prove difficult to settle and approaching the 1700 Metres shifted out when being checked away from the heels of MILITARY ATTACK when continuing to race keenly. Approaching the 500 Metres, DOMINANT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BLAZING SPEED. Near the 350 Metres, MR GNOCCHI and ENDOWING raced tight as ENDOWING shifted out into clear running. Near the 150 Metres, the whip of K Teetan (BUBBLE CHIC) was momentarily caught under the jaw of CALIFORNIA MEMORY, resulting in K Teetan dropping his whip. A veterinary inspection of DOMINANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DESIGNS ON ROME, BLAZING SPEED and MILITARY ATTACK were sent for sampling. <24/11/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that TRAVEL BRAND was lame in its left front fetlock on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, TRAVEL BRAND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.