03/05/2015  Shatin  Race 1

When parading, it was noted that SUPER DRAGON had blood in its mouth due to losing two incisor teeth. SUPER DRAGON was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. JIMSON THE FAMOUS was slow to begin. LUCKY GIFT shifted out shortly after the start and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EASTERN EXPRESS. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, FINE WITH ME was awkwardly placed behind LUCKY GIFT. Near the 800 Metres, JIMSON THE FAMOUS got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of SOLAR KID. Near the 750 Metres, SOLAR KID commenced to travel keenly and was steadied away from the heels of HAPPY CHAPPY. For some distance approaching the 600 Metres, CLASSIC EMPEROR and SUPER DRAGON raced tight as CLASSIC EMPEROR attempted to shift out from behind EASTERN EXPRESS. Then passing the 600 Metres, CLASSIC EMPEROR was steadied away from the heels of EASTERN EXPRESS. At the 500 Metres, EASTERN EXPRESS shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of HAPPY CHAPPY which became unbalanced. Approaching the 400 Metres, EASTERN EXPRESS lost its right hind plate. Approaching the 300 Metres, HAPPY CHAPPY got its head on the side and lay in towards the hindquarters of HIGHLAND HAMMER. Passing the 350 Metres, LUCKY GIFT lost its left front plate. Passing the 300 Metres, EASTERN EXPRESS was shifted out to obtain clear running. Also passing the 300 Metres, D Lane (HAPPY CHAPPY) dropped his right rein. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY CHAPPY immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a small overreach wound to the outside of the left front heel. A veterinary inspection of FINE WITH ME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPER DRAGON and HIGHLAND HAMMER were sent for sampling.