12/06/2016  Shatin  Race 2

ENCHANTING DIAMOND began awkwardly and shortly after the start shifted out and bumped SAFARI MAGIC, causing both horses to become unbalanced. HAY GO LUCKY shifted out at the start, resulting in HEAR THE ROAR being crowded for room inside DRAGON HARMONY. After this, from a wide barrier, HEAR THE ROAR was shifted across behind runners. Shortly after the start, FRIENDS FOREVER shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of NOVEL START which became unbalanced. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, FRIENDS FOREVER and NOVEL START bumped. Also passing the winning post on the first occasion, CRIMSON HEART got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to obtain cover. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, JOY TOGETHER failed to muster speed and subsequently finished tailed out. The performance of JOY TOGETHER was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, JOY TOGETHER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After being ridden along in the early stages, HAY GO LUCKY was left racing wide and approaching the 1400 Metres was steadied to obtain cover. Then passing the 1200 Metres, HAY GO LUCKY was shifted from behind NOVEL START and allowed to improve into a more prominent position. Near the 650 Metres, TRIBAL GLORY was awkwardly placed inside HAY GO LUCKY which got its head on the side and lay in. ENCHANTING DIAMOND had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 300 Metres, SPICY SIAM was checked away from the heels of TRIBAL GLORY which shifted out when giving ground. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON HARMONY, HAY GO LUCKY, NOVEL START and MASQUERADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EASY AHEAD and SAFARI MAGIC were sent for sampling. <13/6/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>DRAGON HARMONY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. DRAGON HARMONY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Moore this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front and left hind legs. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON HARMONY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MASQUERADER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. MASQUERADER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A Schutz 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, MASQUERADER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.