05/02/2017  Shatin  Race 4

On arrival at the barriers, the tongue tie applied to GLENEALY PRIZE was adjusted. RATTAN, which began awkwardly, was checked on jumping when crowded for room between GLENEALY PRIZE and MASSIVE MILLENNIUM which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. In this incident, GLENEALY PRIZE became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by RATTAN. THE FULL BLOOM began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, FURLONG DRAGON got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. In the early stages, WINGOLD was steadied and shifted across behind runners and then making the turn near the 900 Metres got it head on the side and lay out. THE FULL BLOOM lost its right front plate in the early stages. Passing the 600 Metres, GLENEALY PRIZE got its head up when being checked away from the heels of NOBLE DE LOVE. In this incident, GLENEALY PRIZE shifted out, resulting in ROYALE ELEGANCE being hampered. After the 600 Metres, WINGOLD again shifted ground when laying out and awkwardly placed behind RHODE ASSASSIN. Approaching the 400 Metres, WINGOLD was shifted out away from the heels of RHODE ASSASSIN. At the 400 Metres, CONTRIBUTION became unbalanced when bumped by THE FULL BLOOM which shifted out to obtain clear running. Passing the 400 Metres, OUTLAWED raced close to the heels of FIVE STARS AGENT. Approaching the 300 Metres, RATTAN got its head on the side and shifted out when racing greenly. A veterinary inspection of ROYALE ELEGANCE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ROYALE ELEGANCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of THE FULL BLOOM and WINGOLD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. OUTLAWED and RATTAN were sent for sampling.