15/07/2018  Shatin  Race 1

SPICY DOUBLE was withdrawn on 14.7.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame both hind) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter LE PANACHE. Before being allowed to race again, SPICY DOUBLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, TRIUMPH lifted its front feet off the ground and bumped the outside of its gate, resulting in the horse losing ground. SUNNY ORIENT began awkwardly and lost ground. KWAICHUNG BROTHERS bumped the outside of its gate on jumping and then, from a wide barrier, was shifted across behind runners. JOY PLUS FUN began only fairly. Passing the 1000 Metres, LE PANACHE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LITTLE FANTASY. At the 400 Metres and again approaching and passing the 350 Metres, CASH COURIER and WONDERFUL CHASER raced tight as CASH COURIER shifted out to obtain clear running. At the 150 Metres, SUNNY ORIENT was directed out away from the heels of BEST EFFORT. After the race, M Chadwick stated that JOY PLUS FUN was making an abnormal breathing noise during the event. A veterinary inspection of JOY PLUS FUN 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, JOY PLUS FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEST EFFORT, CASH COURIER and LE PANACHE were sent for sampling.