10/06/2018  Shatin  Race 2

JOLLY AMBER, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 9.6.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, JOLLY AMBER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FORTUNE WAY began only fairly. Shortly after the start, DOUBLE POINT raced in restricted room between LUCKY WIN WIN which shifted in and EMPIRE OF MONGOLIA which shifted out when being steadied to obtain cover from a wide barrier. From the outside barrier, AMAZING GOLD was steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1000 Metres, JIMSON THE FAMOUS was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 650 Metres, AMAZING GOLD was crowded for room when improving into tight running inside EQUITY DOCTRINE which shifted in marginally and outside DOUBLE POINT which shifted out slightly. Rounding the Home Turn, HAPPY BEAUTY was awkwardly placed outside the heels of LUCKY WIN WIN. For the majority of the race, HAPPY BEAUTY travelled wide and without cover. A Sanna (SOCCER BRAVE) was warned against the practice of repeatedly hitting his mounts down the shoulder with the whip. When questioned regarding the performance of WINNINGLI, Apprentice H N Wong stated that he had to make some use of the horse in the early stages to cross SOCCER BRAVE to race outside the leader. He said after the 1000 Metres he improved his position to be racing in the lead and as he attempted to steady the tempo, SOCCER BRAVE and JIMSON THE FAMOUS improved quickly to his outside which meant that he had to ride his mount along from prior to the 700 Metres to maintain its position inside those horses. He said at this time the tempo of the race was particularly quick. He added in the Straight WINNINGLI came under heavy pressure, but then weakened noticeably over the final 200 Metres. He said on pulling up WINNINGLI made a single audible breathing noise which indicated to him that the horse may have held its breath over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of WINNINGLI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WINNINGLI, a favourite for today’s race, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WINNINGLI will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY BEAUTY immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY BEAUTY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WINNINGLI, SOCCER BRAVE and THE INVINCIBLE were sent for sampling. <11/6/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>HAPPY BEAUTY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. HAPPY BEAUTY 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, HAPPY BEAUTY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.