19/09/2015  Shatin  Race 4

CROATIA began awkwardly. MY CUP OVERFLOWS shifted out at the start and bumped CRUISE CONTROL. From wide barriers, ZERO ENERGY ACT, HEAR THE ROAR, ALL PALS and STRIKE EAGLE were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 900 Metres, MIGHTY WONGCHOY commenced to travel strongly and was checked away from the heels of CRUISE CONTROL and in doing so shifted in, resulting in CROATIA being momentarily crowded for room. ALL PALS and ZERO ENERGY ACT, which were following, were inconvenienced in consequence. For the majority of the race, MIZZEN GREY travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, D Whyte (MY CUP OVERFLOWS) stated that in the early stages he was able to obtain a trailing position after allowing PARENTAL SPIRIT to cross MY CUP OVERFLOWS passing the 1400 Metres. He said MY CUP OVERFLOWS then continued to travel satisfactorily until passing the 1300 Metres at which time the horse immediately commenced to hang out. He said despite applying considerable pressure to his right rein, MY CUP OVERFLOWS continued to hang out and after entering the Back Straight commenced to hang out more severely and started to shift to the outside rail despite his efforts. He said because of the manner in which MY CUP OVERFLOWS was hanging out, he was obliged to retire the horse out of the race. A veterinary inspection of MY CUP OVERFLOWS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of MY CUP OVERFLOWS were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MY CUP OVERFLOWS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend. A veterinary inspection of STRIKE EAGLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of STRIKE EAGLE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STRIKE EAGLE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of CRIMSON HEART immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CRIMSON HEART will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DRAGON BACHELOR and CRUISE CONTROL were sent for sampling.