26/04/2015  Shatin  Race 9

After leaving the Parade Ring but prior to entering the track, EAGLE POWER became fractious and made contact with a rail, resulting in Apprentice K C Ng being dislodged. Apprentice Ng was examined by the Club’s medical officers who said that he was not fit to fulfil his riding engagement. To avoid an unnecessary delay to the start of the race, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of EAGLE POWER. When proceeding to the barriers, M L Yeung was momentarily dislodged from TRUMP. TRUMP was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the Start and passed fit to race. FIGHT HERO began awkwardly, shifted in at the start and bumped TRUMP, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Shortly after the start, DEEP THINKER got its head up when being shifted in across the heels of EROICO. From wide barriers, BEAUTY ONLY, LET ME GO and RAINBOW FIGHTER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1300 Metres, when being steadied to obtain cover, LORD SINCLAIR got its head up. EROICO was unable to obtain clear running until near the 200 Metres. Throughout the race, FIGHT HERO travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of LET ME GO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GIANT TREASURE and BEAUTY ONLY were sent for sampling.