20/12/2014  Shatin  Race 10

As C Reith was overweight, permission was granted for M L Yeung to be substituted as the rider of SHORT SQUEEZE. C Reith was fined the sum of $5,000. PLENTY OF SPEED began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, TRAVEL FIRST was bumped by SHORT SQUEEZE which shifted in after being bumped by KITAYA. Also shortly after the start, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT was crowded for room between BERLINI which shifted out initially and then HIGH AND MIGHTY which was taken in by KOKODA. After this, both BERLINI and CONFUCIUS SPIRIT were shifted across behind runners. Near the 500 Metres, LEOWL was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HIGH AND MIGHTY. HIGH AND MIGHTY made the Home Turn awkwardly. At the entrance to the Straight, KITAYA was shifted out away from the heels of TRAVEL FIRST. BERLINI was badly held up for clear running until passing the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, FLYING UNICORN travelled wide and without cover. U Rispoli (KOKODA) was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels all the way to the end of the race. After the race, Z Purton stated that METALLIC STAR initially responded well to his riding early in the Straight, however, stopped badly after the 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection of METALLIC STAR immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, METALLIC STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BERLINI and HIGH AND MIGHTY were sent for sampling.