21/06/2015  Shatin  Race 4

SURE PEACE began awkwardly. MASQUERADER began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of SUPER KING STAR, causing both horses to become unbalanced. A short distance after the start, MASQUERADER was steadied away from the heels of SPINNING DANCER when crowded for room between that horse and SUPER KING STAR, both of which shifted ground. From wide barriers, ENDLESS LOVE and GALLANT TRIUMPH were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1400 Metres, MASQUERADER got its head up and shifted out away from the heels of SPINNING DANCER. Passing the 1200 Metres, SUMARAND DRAGON was steadied away from the heels of DIAMOND FRIENDS when travelling keenly. For some distance approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, MASQUERADER proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied away from the heels of SPINNING DANCER. Approaching the 500 Metres, SUMARAND DRAGON was awkwardly placed behind INCREDIBLE ACT and to the inside of GOLD TALENT which was commencing to give ground. Then near the 400 Metres, SURE PEACE was shifted in away from the heels of GOLD TALENT which continued to give ground. Near the 50 Metres, DIAMOND FRIENDS got its head on the side and raced tight outside SUPER KING STAR. Close to the finishing line, SURE PEACE raced in restricted room between DIAMOND FRIENDS and SPINNING DANCER. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on INCREDIBLE ACT at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, INCREDIBLE ACT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUMARAND DRAGON 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, SUMARAND DRAGON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SURE PEACE, DIAMOND FRIENDS and SUPER KING STAR were sent for sampling.