09/10/2011  Shatin  Race 11

CLASSIC BOY was slow to begin. ALL VICTORY was slow to begin and shortly after the start was bumped by SADDLERS LODGE which itself became unbalanced after being bumped by SUPREME FLIGHT which shifted in when awkwardly placed inside CITY KING. Near the 100 Metres, SADDLERS LODGE and FLYING CHAPARRAL bumped. Over the concluding stages, SADDLERS LODGE raced tight between CITY KING and FLYING CHAPARRAL. Throughout the race, FLYING CHAPARRAL travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DELISH, D Whyte stated that at the horse’s first up run this season, it had closed off the race strongly when ridden in a rearward position from a wide barrier. He said having in mind the manner in which DELISH closed off at its last start, it had been decided to ride the horse quietly again today. He said shortly after the start he shifted DELISH across behind runners and the horse enjoyed a good run throughout the early and middle stages. He said after obtaining clear running shortly after entering into the Straight, he placed DELISH under pressure, however, the horse failed to respond to his riding as it did at its most recent start and, in his opinion, was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of DELISH after the race did not show any significant findings, however, an endoscopic examination was unable to be performed. When questioned, G Mossé stated that he had been instructed to position ALL VICTORY behind the anticipated leader, DOUBLE DRAGON. He said although ALL VICTORY was slow to begin and then received a bump shortly after the start, he was able to improve his position in the early stages to obtain the position as instructed behind DOUBLE DRAGON. He said his mount then travelled comfortably, however, when asked to improve into a tight run between DOUBLE DRAGON and SUPREME FLIGHT after the 400 Metres, ALL VICTORY was reluctant to improve into the run despite being ridden along. He added he continued to attempt to place ALL VICTORY between DOUBLE DRAGON and SUPREME FLIGHT, however, the horse would not improve its position and it was only over the concluding stages when SUPREME FLIGHT shifted out that ALL VICTORY improved between those horses. A veterinary inspection of ALL VICTORY and DOUBLE DRAGON after the race did not show any significant findings. SCARLET CAMELLIA and VIVA FREEDOM were sent for sampling. <10/10/2011 Additional Veterinary Report>ALL VICTORY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. ALL VICTORY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ALL VICTORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.