10/04/2016  Shatin  Race 11

MERION was withdrawn on 9.4.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left front foot) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter RACING HERO (Z Purton). Before being allowed to race again, MERION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LUCKY DOUBLE EIGHT began only fairly. RIGHTEOUS began awkwardly and then shortly after the start shifted out after being bumped by SO FAST, resulting in FANTASTIC KAKA being crowded for room and losing ground. From wide barriers, BRILLIANT DREAM and WINNING LEADER were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 1000 Metres, RIGHTEOUS shifted out and bumped BULLISH SMART. Passing the 800 Metres, SHARP SAILOR got its head up when proving difficult to settle. After the 800 Metres, FANTASTIC KAKA commenced to prove difficult to settle and was checked away from the heels of RACING HERO. At the entrance to the Straight, SPICY SURE raced in restricted room when advancing into tight running inside PRECISION KING which got its head on the side and shifted out marginally. RACING HERO had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Throughout the race, BULLISH SMART and MIGHTY MAVERICK travelled wide and without cover. The performance of SILVERFIELD, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SILVERFIELD 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 SILVERFIELD, LUCKY DOUBLE EIGHT and RIGHTEOUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHEEKY TOO and SPICY SURE were sent for sampling.