25/05/2014  Shatin  Race 1

JUST PLEASANT began only fairly. JUST ACE was crowded for room shortly after the start between GALLANT ROCK which initially shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of JUST ACE and SENSIBLE CHOICE (W M Lai) which shifted in. W M Lai was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. From wide barriers, FRESH AND FRESH, EXAGGERATION and LUCKY PROFIT were all taken across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages, LUCKY PROFIT proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, JUST ACE commenced to prove difficult to settle and shifted out when being steadied away from the heels of JUST PLEASANT. FRESH AND FRESH and EXAGGERATION, which were following, were inconvenienced in consequence. JUST ACE continued to prove difficult to settle and passing the 800 Metres was checked away from the heels of JUST PLEASANT which itself was racing close to the heels of GREAT SPEED. FRESH AND FRESH was again inconvenienced in consequence. Passing the 700 Metres, JUST ACE and JUST PLEASANT bumped as JUST ACE improved into tight running inside that horse. Near the 500 Metres, JUST PLEASANT raced in restricted room between SUCCESS AND GOLD and JUST ACE which shifted out. GREAT SPEED got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn. Near the 350 Metres, SENSIBLE CHOICE was bumped by STRATHMORE which shifted out into clear running. A veterinary inspection of EXAGGERATION and JUST PLEASANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STRATHMORE and GREAT SPEED were sent for sampling. <26/5/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>JUST PLEASANT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. JUST PLEASANT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, JUST PLEASANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.