The Stewards have today been informed of the following in respect of the LONGINES Hong Kong International Racemeeting to be conducted at Sha Tin on Sunday, 14 December 2014:-
THE LONGINES HONG KONG MILE (Group One)
AMBITIOUS DRAGON
Mr A T Millard, trainer of AMBITIOUS DRAGON, has advised that the horse was found to be lame in the right front leg this morning as a result of a possible foot infection. AMBITIOUS DRAGON will continue to be monitored with a further release to be issued at the appropriate time.
THE LONGINES HONG KONG SPRINT (Group One)
BUFFERING
BUFFERING, trained by Mr R Heathcote, was this morning found to be lame in the right front leg as a result of a foot abscess. The abscess has been drained and the horse’s action has since improved. A further release will be issued at the appropriate time.
THE LONGINES HONG KONG CUP (Group One)
MEINER LACRIMA
During track work this morning, MEINER LACRIMA, trained by Mr H Uehara, was eased down by its rider. The Club’s Veterinary Officials have advised that the horse was subsequently found to be lame in the left front leg. As a result of this injury, MEINER LACRIMA has been withdrawn from its intended race on Sunday.
