14/05/2016  Shatin  Race 2

WIN ALONG was withdrawn on 13.5.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (colic). Before being allowed to race again, WIN ALONG will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. OUR GENERATION lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. DIAMOND FRIENDS began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, BO DUKE, NO LAUGHING MATTER and HASTILY FEET were crowded for room outside HO LEE HORSE (Apprentice K K Chiong) which shifted out when being ridden along. Apprentice Chiong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. From wide barriers, BUDDY BUDDIES, ROYAL PARTNER and IMPERIAL CONCORDE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1300 Metres, ROYAL PARTNER travelled keenly and got its head up when racing close to the heels of FAIR WIND. REGENCY BABY lost its right front plate in the middle stages. Passing the 600 Metres, OUR GENERATION, which was inclined to lay out, raced tight inside HAPPY MOMENTS which got its head on the side and lay in after being brushed on the hindquarters by OUR GENERATION. Throughout the race, NO LAUGHING MATTER travelled wide and without cover. The performances of HASTILY FEET and NO LAUGHING MATTER, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HASTILY FEET and NO LAUGHING MATTER 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 HASTILY FEET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DIAMOND FRIENDS and ROYAL PARTNER were sent for sampling.