26/04/2015  Shatin  Race 7

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that PENIAPHOBIA had lost its left front plate which required the horse being replated. PENIAPHOBIA was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse was suitable to race. This resulted in a delay to the start of the race. CHARLES THE GREAT was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, GOLD-FUN became unbalanced after being bumped by LUCKY NINE which was taken out by FREDERICK ENGELS. From the outside barrier, GOLDEN HARVEST was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1100 Metres, LUCKY NINE lost ground when crowded for room between FREDERICK ENGELS and GOLD-FUN (O Peslier) which got its head on the side and lay in. O Peslier was severely reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing interference to other runners. After the 800 Metres, LUCKY NINE was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 200 Metres, N Rawiller (FREDERICK ENGELS) dropped his whip. Near the 200 Metres, GOLDEN HARVEST was checked when crowded for room between TEOFILO CALVA (K Teetan) and FREDERICK ENGELS (N Rawiller), both of which shifted a minimal amount of ground. Having regard to the relatively minor shifts from both horses, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise K Teetan and N Rawiller to do their utmost to keep their mounts on a straight course in similar circumstances. CHARLES THE GREAT was unable to obtain clear running until near the 200 Metres and then near the 150 Metres was shifted out away from the heels of TEOFILO CALVA. A veterinary inspection of TEOFILO CALVA immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and had bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, TEOFILO CALVA will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY NINE and GOLDEN HARVEST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DUNDONNELL and GOLD-FUN were sent for sampling. < 27/4/2015 Additional Veterinary Report> GOLDEN HARVEST, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. GOLDEN HARVEST was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A T Millard this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN HARVEST will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.