07/06/2015  Shatin  Race 2

SMART PLANET began very awkwardly and lost ground at the start. MOBILE KING began awkwardly. From a wide barrier, ZERO ENERGY ACT was shifted across behind runners soon after the start. Soon after the start, ALL PALS, which began only fairly, was checked when tightened for room between EVERYONE’S FORTUNE and LUCKY BOLE which was taken out by SECRET IDENTITY which had shifted out abruptly at the start despite the efforts of its rider. ALL MY BENEFIT was obliged to race wide and without cover until the 700 Metres. M Chadwick (GLORIOUS VICTORY) dropped his whip approaching the 400 Metres. As this was the third occasion M Chadwick had dropped his whip in races this season, he was advised that should he offend again in the near future, he may be penalized. Soon after straightening, PRINCE OF SUNSHINE was bumped by GOLD TARTINI which shifted to the outside of LUCKY BOLE to improve. Near the 300 Metres, MOBILE KING shifted in marginally, resulting in NEW PET being crowded onto ALL MY BENEFIT. The performance of SECRET IDENTITY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SECRET IDENTITY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of LUCKY BOLE, H W Lai stated that after being ridden aggressively in the early stages to take up a forward position, he was left racing three wide to the outside of SECRET IDENTITY near the 1400 Metres and soon afterwards received contact from ALL MY BENEFIT which was shifting in from his outside. He said as a consequence of this contact, LUCKY BOLE became unbalanced in its action and soon afterwards he was obliged to ride it forward of SECRET IDENTITY in order to find a position closer to the rail. He said after assuming the position outside the leader MISTER MARC, LUCKY BOLE travelled satisfactorily, however, came off the bridle prior to the Home Turn and subsequently weakened in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY BOLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of PRINCE OF SUNSHINE 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, PRINCE OF SUNSHINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PRINCE OF SUNSHINE, MISTER MARC and GOLD TARTINI were sent for sampling. <8/6/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>PRINCE OF SUNSHINE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. PRINCE OF SUNSHINE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg with a swollen right front fetlock. As previously advised, PRINCE OF SUNSHINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.