03/04/2019  Shatin  Race 2

At the time of declaration, C Schofield was declared as the rider of SUNNY ORIENT with a probable overweight of 1 lb. Mr T P Yung, the trainer of SUNNY ORIENT, was fined $3,000 for failing to declare C Schofield’s probable overweight of 2 lbs as was previously agreed between Jockey Schofield and Mr Yung. ROCHFORD began only fairly and despite being ridden along failed to muster speed. WINNING CIRCLE shifted out at the start and made contact with HIDDEN SPIRIT. From wide barriers, GUERDON HELMET and HIDDEN SPIRIT were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Near the 600 Metres, WINNING CIRCLE raced tight between RUN MOOCHI and DRAGON REGIMENT which shifted out. DRAGON REGIMENT lost its right hind plate after the 600 Metres. Near the 550 Metres, RUN MOOCHI shifted in marginally when racing very wide and brushed WINNING CIRCLE which in turn shifted in and brushed DRAGON REGIMENT. DRAGON REGIMENT then shifted in away from WINNING CIRCLE, resulting in ROCKAGE being checked and losing ground. As the Stewards were satisfied that there was no carelessness exhibited by any rider in this incident, no further action was taken. Throughout the race, RUN MOOCHI travelled very wide and without cover. Apprentice K H Chan (ROCKAGE) was informed of the Rules regarding the whip not being used on a horse out of contention. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON REGIMENT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of RUN MOOCHI 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, RUN MOOCHI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CORRE RAPIDO and THE HAPPY BUNCH were sent for sampling.