22/05/2016  Shatin  Race 2

TRIPLE KING was slow to begin. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, SLEDGE HAMMER got its head on the side and hung out, resulting in MIZZEN GREY being inconvenienced. SLEDGE HAMMER continued to hang out and after the 1400 Metres was allowed to improve its position into the lead. Passing the 1500 Metres, TRIPLE KING was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SLEDGE HAMMER. After the 1400 Metres, SWEET BEAN was left racing wide and without cover. The performance of TRIPLE KING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TRIPLE KING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, M Chadwick (MIZZEN GREY) reported that it had been intended for the horse to be ridden in a forward position, however, despite being vigorously ridden along, it failed to muster speed. K Teetan reported that it had been intended for DRAGON ENERGY to be ridden in a handy position, however, despite being ridden along the horse did not show sufficient pace and was required to race further back in the field than had been hoped. He said DRAGON ENERGY travelled satisfactorily in the middle stages, however, when the pace quickened it came off the bridle and then finished off the race only one-paced. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON ENERGY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SWEET BEAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and DRAGON HARMONY were sent for sampling. <23/5/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>SWEET BEAN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. SWEET BEAN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SWEET BEAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.