12/02/2013  Shatin  Race 10

SUPREME WINNER was slow to begin. From wide barriers, BUDDY BUDDIES and FLUKE were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. At the entrance to the Straight, GOODVIEW SUCCESSOR was held up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of BREEZE OF LUCK which shifted out. At the 400 Metres, BREEZE OF LUCK was momentarily steadied away from the heels of GENKI TWINS which shifted in slightly. For the majority of the race, FLUKE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, Z Purton reported that FREAK ZONE did not feel comfortable in its action and he felt that the horse may have bled. A veterinary inspection of FREAK ZONE after the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FREAK ZONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SUPREME WINNER at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME WINNER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of CARE FREE PEGASUS after the race did not show any significant findings. HOLYANGELHOLY, GENKI TWINS and BUDDY BUDDIES were sent for sampling.