09/09/2018  Shatin  Race 1

Just prior to the start being effected, RUMINARE became fractious and consequently was slow to begin. GLITTERING ARMOUR was slow to begin. WHISTLE UP began only fairly and then was crowded for room between SHOW MISSION which raced tight inside MASTER VIKING and DOUBLE DOUBLE which got its head on the side and shifted out away from SUPERIOR BOY. In this incident, DOUBLE DOUBLE became badly unbalanced after being bumped by SHOW MISSION which continued to shift in. SHOW MISSION lost its left front plate near the 600 Metres. Approaching the 500 Metres, THE HAPPY BUNCH was awkwardly placed behind WISH COME TRUE. Passing the 250 Metres, THE HAPPY BUNCH raced tight outside WISH COME TRUE which was taken out by MASTER VIKING which raced in restricted room outside WHISTLE UP. For the majority of the race, DOUBLE DOUBLE hung out and proved difficult to ride. After the race, it was noted that HOT HOT PEPPER was making a respiratory noise. The Veterinary Officer reported that an endoscopic examination found the horse to be a "roarer”. A veterinary inspection of RUMINARE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HOT HOT PEPPER, HAPPY SOUND and SUPERIOR BOY were sent for sampling.