10/07/2016  Shatin  Race 6

JAEGER BOMB was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, JAEGER BOMB will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When in the Parade Ring, VICTORY DUKE was very fractious and difficult to manage. On arrival at the Start, VICTORY DUKE, which made contact with a rail on a number of occasions, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse was suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY DUKE will be required to undergo a satisfactory parade test. GERONIMO MEADOW, SOCCER BRAVE and DANEWIN EXPRESS were slow to begin. KING’S MAN began only fairly. From the outside barrier, HOME RUN was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Despite being aggressively ridden in the early stages, BEST HOPE failed to muster speed. Passing the 1300 Metres, PACKING STARCRAFT travelled keenly when being steadied. Approaching the 1100 Metres, FINE WITH ME commenced to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PACKING STARCRAFT. After this, FINE WITH ME raced wide and without cover. SUPER CLAN was also left racing wide and without cover after the 900 Metres. Passing the 750 Metres, HOME RUN was steadied after attempting to improve between GERONIMO MEADOW and DANEWIN EXPRESS where there was insufficient room. J Moreira (REWARDING FLYER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of KING’S MAN, causing that horse to be taken out into the rightful running of GERONIMO MEADOW which was checked. J Moreira was fined $245,000. After the 400 Metres, HOME RUN was hampered by SOCCER BRAVE which got its head on the side and shifted in after being bumped on the hindquarters by HOME RUN. SUPERIOR BOY, REGENCY BABY and REWARDING FLYER were sent for sampling.