29/05/2016  Shatin  Race 3

DIAMOND BIT, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 27.5.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore foot). Before being allowed to race again, DIAMOND BIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The start was delayed when DASHING DART proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, DASHING DART will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. SOLAR GAGA shifted in at the start and bumped BREEDERS' STAR. SILVER GATSBY lost its left front plate near the 800 Metres. Approaching the 500 Metres, SOLAR GAGA shifted in away from the heels of SILVER GATSBY which shifted in marginally. Over the final 400 Metres, DANCING FLAMES got its head on the side and lay in. Approaching the 50 Metres, GLORY HORSIE shifted in, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten. The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in whilst they considered if DANCING FLAMES had been afforded a fair start. Evidence was taken from J Moreira, the rider of DANCING FLAMES, Trainer C S Shum and Mr A Speechley, Deputy Starter, who started this race. After taking evidence from all parties concerned and after viewing the videos, it was established that as the start was effected DANCING FLAMES, which was being assisted in the stalls by a starting gate handler, got its head down of its own accord, resulting in the horse losing a considerable amount of ground. As the Stewards formed the view that DANCING FLAMES' barrier manners were the sole cause of the incident and that the starting gate handler had not played any part in this matter, DANCING FLAMES was deemed to have had a fair start and accordingly was declared a runner. A veterinary inspection of DANCING FLAMES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, DANCING FLAMES will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. After the race, it was reported that MEISTERSTUECK had sustained a small wound to the left hind leg. DANCING FLAMES, RED KYLIN and WONDERFUL CHASER were sent for sampling. <30/5/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, DANCING FLAMES was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. DANCING FLAMES was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a stiff restricted action and to be mildly lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, DANCING FLAMES will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.