08/12/2019  Shatin  Race 1

FANTASTIC SHOW shifted out on jumping and bumped EMERALD SPUR. FANTASTIC SHOW then lost ground when crowded for room between SOLAR BILLION and EMERALD SPUR which was taken in by VICTORY MASTERY (U Rispoli) which shifted in. In this incident, EMERALD SPUR was steadied and SOLAR BILLION became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by EMERALD SPUR. U Rispoli was severely reprimanded. SUNSHINE UNIVERSE (Apprentice K H Chan) shifted in abruptly at the start, resulting in SHINEALOT being crowded onto VICTORY MASTERY which became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by SHINEALOT. In this incident, Apprentice Chan lost the use of his left stirrup iron until after the 1300 Metres. This resulted in SUNSHINE UNIVERSE not mustering speed in the early stages. From the outside barriers, GOD OF DRAGON and SMART CHARADE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1250 Metres, SUNSHINE UNIVERSE was bumped by EMERALD SPUR which shifted out away from the heels of SOLAR BILLION when travelling keenly. Then throughout the race, SUNSHINE UNIVERSE travelled wide and without cover. After the 1200 Metres, FAIRY FLOSS travelled keenly when being steadied to obtain cover. BRIGHT KID was held up for clear running from near the 350 Metres until passing the 250 Metres at which time the horse was shifted in away from the heels of ALL WONGCHOY. Passing the 300 Metres, SHAMPORT was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of TRIPLE TRIPLE. A veterinary inspection of ALL WONGCHOY 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, ALL WONGCHOY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY MASTERY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EMERALD SPUR, TRIPLE TRIPLE and FANTASTIC SHOW were sent for sampling.