13/03/2016  Shatin  Race 2

CELESTIAL SMILE began awkwardly and lost its right front plate. BEAUTY ONLY was crowded for room shortly after the start between LUGER and REWARDING HERO which was taken out by KHAYA. After this, despite being ridden along in the early stages, KHAYA failed to muster speed. Passing the 350 Metres, MULTIVICTORY drifted out under pressure. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BEAUTY ONLY, N Callan stated that after having ridden the horse throughout most of its career in Hong Kong he is of the opinion that BEAUTY ONLY is best suited on tracks where there is no give. He said today whilst it was good racing surface, there was some cut in the track and this was the only reason he could attribute to the horse's failure to close off the race. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY ONLY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, due to the fractious nature of the horse, an endoscopic examination was unable to be performed. A veterinary inspection of CELESTIAL SMILE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. REWARDING HERO and LUGER were sent for sampling. <14/3/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>CELESTIAL SMILE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. CELESTIAL SMILE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O' Sullivan this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its both front legs with a sore left front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, CELESTIAL SMILE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.