25/01/2015  Shatin  Race 7

M Demuro (YOU READ MY MIND) was fined the sum of $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time. EAGLE REGIMENT began awkwardly and lost ground. SMART VOLATILITY shifted out at the start, resulting in STERLING CITY being crowded for room inside AMBER SKY which became unbalanced after being bumped by STERLING CITY. Near the 900 Metres, FREDERICK ENGELS raced in restricted room between SMART VOLATILITY and YOU READ MY MIND which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PENIAPHOBIA. From near the 400 Metres until near the 100 Metres, EAGLE REGIMENT was unable to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be properly tested. For some distance after the 400 Metres, SMART VOLATILITY was held up when awkwardly placed behind BUNDLE OF JOY. Approaching and passing the 300 Metres, FREDERICK ENGELS got its head on the side and was inclined to lay out and because of this proved reluctant to shift to the inside of AMBER SKY which was giving ground. Near the 150 Metres, FREDERICK ENGELS and YOU READ MY MIND raced tight as YOU READ MY MIND shifted out. Then over the concluding stages, YOU READ MY MIND and FREDERICK ENGELS again raced tight and inside the 50 Metres FREDERICK ENGELS became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by YOU READ MY MIND. A veterinary inspection of AMBER SKY immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea and was also found to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, AMBER SKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of EAGLE REGIMENT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PENIAPHOBIA and BUNDLE OF JOY were sent for sampling.