27/12/2015  Shatin  Race 9

RED KYLIN was withdrawn on 26.12.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter LUCKY ALLOY (V Cheminaud). Before being allowed to race again, RED KYLIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, GOOD LUCK BOY bounded in the air and then knuckled over, resulting in the horse losing ground. Shortly after the start, INVISIBLE and LUCKY ALLOY were crowded for room between LUCKY GUY and SKY MAN (C Schofield) which shifted out. C Schofield was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Approaching the 300 Metres, WILD BOY was held up for clear running and after passing the 300 Metres when attempting to improve between TRAVEL COMFORTS and INCREDIBLE FELLOW where there was insufficient room bumped the hindquarters of TRAVEL COMFORTS which was laying out, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. ELITE SPIRIT, which was following, was shifted out away from the heels of WILD BOY in consequence. WILD BOY then continued to be badly held up for clear running until passing the 150 Metres. Passing the 300 Metres, GOOD LUCK BOY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MULTIMAX. DIAMOND DRAGON had some difficulty obtaining clear running after the 300 Metres. Approaching the 100 Metres, SMART DECLARATION was shifted in away from the heels of SKY MAN. For the majority of the race, MULTIMAX raced with its head on the side and lay in. The performance of LUCKY ALLOY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY ALLOY 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 GOOD LUCK BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DIAMOND DRAGON and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL were sent for sampling.