03/04/2019  Shatin  Race 1

LEVANTE began awkwardly. LUCKY COIN was slow to begin. LOTUS BREEZE and ENJOYABLE SUCCESS bumped shortly after the start. LUCKY WIN WIN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, MI BLANCO was awkwardly placed outside the heels of JIMSON THE FAMOUS. Approaching the 1200 Metres, ROMANTIC JOURNEY was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 1100 Metres, ROOKIE STAR shifted out marginally and then when being shifted back in to obtain cover behind MASTER BERNINI got its head up on a number of occasions when travelling keenly. Passing the 400 Metres, MI BLANCO was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of STRIKING MR C which commenced to give ground. After this, STRIKING MR C continued to give ground abruptly and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of STRIKING MR C immediately following the race confirmed the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of STRIKING MR C was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STRIKING MR C will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Rounding the Home Turn, LEVANTE and ENJOYABLE SUCCESS raced tight as ENJOYABLE SUCCESS improved into tight running between LEVANTE and ROOKIE STAR. The performance of ROOKIE STAR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ROOKIE STAR 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 ROOKIE STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LEVANTE and JIMSON THE FAMOUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, both horses were unable to be scoped due to being fractious. ENJOYABLE SUCCESS, KEEP WINNING and LUCKY WIN WIN were sent for sampling.