27/02/2011  Shatin  Race 7

Whilst in the saddling stalls, IRIAN had its right front plate refitted. IRIAN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. On arrival at the barriers, IRIAN’s right front plate was re-examined and found to be correctly fitted. CARTHAGE and MR MEDICI were slow to begin. From a wide barrier, KING DANCER was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. After the 1800 Metres, SPECIAL DAYS commenced to travel keenly when left racing wide and without cover. For this reason, SPECIAL DAYS was allowed to stride forward into the lead. MR MEDICI was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. Near the 300 Metres, PACKING WINNER was checked when disappointed for running inside SPECIAL DAYS. Passing the 200 Metres, the whip carried by Apprentice K C Leung (CARTHAGE) was knocked from his hand by the whip of Z Purton (SIGHT WINNER). Near the 100 Metres, W C Marwing’s left foot slipped out of the stirrup iron, resulting in him becoming momentarily unbalanced in the saddle. W C Marwing did not regain the use of this stirrup iron for the remainder of the event. When questioned regarding the performance of IRIAN, D Beadman stated that on the way to the Start and behind the barriers IRIAN became stirred up. He said the horse travelled satisfactorily during the early and middle stages and rounding the Home Turn he shifted IRIAN to the outside of VIVA PATACA into clear running. He said in the early part of the Straight IRIAN responded satisfactorily to his riding to improve its position to be racing on level terms with VIVA PATACA, however, over the final 150 Metres IRIAN was disappointing in that it failed to respond to his riding and finished off the race only fairly. He added that after the race he noted IRIAN had lost its right front plate. A veterinary inspection of IRIAN after the race did not show any significant findings other than the Veterinary Officer had confirmed that the horse had lost its right front plate. A veterinary inspection of VIVA PATACA after the race revealed that horse to have a bleeding medial quarter crack to the right fore extending through to the coronary band. Before being allowed to race again, VIVA PATACA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUPER SATIN after the race did not show any significant findings. IRIAN, CALIFORNIA MEMORY and KING DANCER were sent for sampling. <28/2/2011 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, VIVA PATACA was examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison. He said at that time he noted the horse to have had a bleeding medial quarter crack to the right front foot extending through to the coronary band. VIVA PATACA was again examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison at the stables of Trainer J Moore this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg as a result of the injury to the right front foot. As previously advised, VIVA PATACA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.