04/12/2022  Shatin  Race 3

SUGAR SUGAR began very awkwardly and bumped the outside of its gate, resulting in SUGAR SUGAR losing a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, SUGAR SUGAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. LAMMA HONOR shifted out at the start and bumped GENERAL ACE. LAMMA HONOR and GENERAL ACE were then crowded for room a short distance after the start between SMART LEADER and GOLDEN BULL which, after initially being directed out by DUBLIN STAR, then shifted out away from that horse. From the outside barrier, GOAL ORIENTED was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, FAST BUCK shifted in and bumped UNITED WE STAND. FAST BUCK then shifted out and inconvenienced GOLDEN BULL which in turn inconvenienced SMART LEADER. UNITED WE STAND then travelled keenly in the lead in the middle stages. LAMMA HONOR travelled keenly passing the 1000 Metres and made the turn near the 900 Metres awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SMART LEADER which raced wide and without cover until approaching the 600 Metres. Passing the 600 Metres, SMART BEAUTY was shifted out away from the heels of LAMMA HONOR which came under pressure. When SMART BEAUTY was shifted out, GENERAL ACE, which was following, was shifted out abruptly away from the heels of that horse in consequence. After this, LAMMA HONOR continued to give ground and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of LAMMA HONOR immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. The performance of LAMMA HONOR was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LAMMA HONOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Near the 75 Metres, SUGAR SUGAR momentarily raced in restricted room inside the heels of FAST BUCK. UNITED WE STAND and GOLDEN BULL were sent for sampling.