20/05/2018  Shatin  Race 6

FRESH POWER began only fairly and then was bumped by FORTUNE WAY which shifted in on jumping. KIRAM began awkwardly and shifted in shortly after the start, resulting in that horse having to be steadied away from the heels of WISH COME TRUE. From the outside barrier, ROYAL PREROGATIVE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 950 Metres, KING’S FAIRY got its head up when awkwardly placed behind WISH COME TRUE. After the 900 Metres, ABSOLUCOOL (Z Purton) was left racing wide and without cover. After the race, Z Purton stated that ABSOLUCOOL did not appear comfortable in its action in the Straight as the horse became unbalanced on a number of occasions. A veterinary inspection of ABSOLUCOOL 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, ABSOLUCOOL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Passing the 800 Metres, KING’S FAIRY was again awkwardly placed behind WISH COME TRUE. Near the 550 Metres, KIRAM was awkwardly placed behind LUCKY SHINY DAY when unable to improve between that horse and ROYAL PREROGATIVE. Rounding the Home Turn, GRADE ONE shifted out marginally and bumped ABSOLUCOOL, resulting in GRADE ONE becoming unbalanced. GRADE ONE then shifted in marginally, resulting in E MASTER, which was shifting out to improve between GRADE ONE and VITAL SPRING, being checked when disappointed for running between those horses. As the Stewards were satisfied that GRADE ONE had shifted only a minimal amount of ground and that E MASTER had not properly established running between the two horses, no further action was taken. Near the 350 Metres, Apprentice M F Poon (FORTUNE WAY) momentarily dropped his left rein. Passing the 300 Metres, FRESH POWER and MAGIC SUCCESS bumped due to both horses shifting ground. Passing the 100 Metres, ROYAL PREROGATIVE and FORTUNE WAY raced tight. Throughout the race, NICE KICK travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of NICE KICK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of VITAL SPRING 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, VITAL SPRING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ABSOLUCOOL, GRADE ONE and FRESH POWER were sent for sampling. <21/5/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>VITAL SPRING, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. VITAL SPRING was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K W Lui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, VITAL SPRING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. NICE KICK, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. NICE KICK was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, NICE KICK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.