24/04/2016  Shatin  Race 8

Shortly after the start, RISING ROMANCE was bumped by WERTHER which shifted in after being bumped by HIGHLAND REEL. A short distance later, RISING ROMANCE raced in restricted room between BLAZING SPEED and WERTHER which again shifted in. After the 1800 Metres, SATONO CROWN and HIGHLAND REEL raced tight. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, WERTHER got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heels of HIGHLAND REEL (R Moore) which shifted in when racing tight inside SATONO CROWN. R Moore was reprimanded and advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that he was racing tight inside SATONO CROWN which was shifting in, nonetheless in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts form shifting ground. Approaching the 500 Metres, HIGHLAND REEL and NUOVO RECORD raced tight. MILITARY ATTACK lost its left front plate approaching the 300 Metres. Approaching the 300 Metres, WERTHER and LOVELY DAY bumped. Passing the 200 Metres, HELENE HAPPY STAR raced tight outside MILITARY ATTACK which shifted out. After the 100 Metres, T Berry (DESIGNS ON ROME) dropped his right rein. Throughout the race, ERTIJAAL travelled wide and without cover. The performance of HELENE SUPER STAR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HELENE SUPER STAR 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 HIGHLAND REEL and SATONO CROWN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MILITARY ATTACK had sustained cuts to the inside of the left front fetlock. LOVELY DAY, WERTHER and MILITARY ATTACK were sent for sampling.