07/04/2013  Shatin  Race 6

SUPER HORSE was slow to begin. BUDDY WATSON shifted in at the start and inconvenienced OPTIMIZATION STAR. From the outside barrier, ACTIVISM was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Shortly after the start, when racing wide, TELECOM SUPREMO was taken across behind runners. In the early part of the Straight, ACTIVISM and SUPER HORSE raced tight. HONG KONG FAT was badly held up for clear running until passing the 300 Metres. For some distance after the 300 Metres, HOLLYWOOD KISS was unable to obtain clear running when awkwardly placed between FULL VALUE and MIZZEN GREY which shifted out slightly when tiring. Near the 100 Metres, SUPERKING DRAGON shifted out under pressure and bumped the hindquarters of ALL BOUNTIFUL, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. SUPER STRIKE, which was following, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPERKING DRAGON and consequently was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FULL VALUE, G Mossé stated that due to the circumstances of the race in the early stages, he was not able to shift in any closer than three wide. He added after the 1000 Metres FULL VALUE was then left racing without cover. He said notwithstanding that FULL VALUE raced wider than had been hoped, the horse came under pressure at the 600 Metres and did not quicken at any stage thereafter. He said after being placed under pressure prior to straightening, FULL VALUE was particularly disappointing in the manner in which it weakened in the Straight. He added after the race he advised the connections that, in his opinion, FULL VALUE raced like a “tired” horse. Mr R Gibson, the trainer of FULL VALUE, stated that he had ridden the horse in some of its work leading up to today’s race and, in his opinion, that work was good. He said although the circumstances of the race did not benefit FULL VALUE today, nonetheless the horse, in his opinion, was very disappointing. He added that FULL VALUE had already raced on ten occasions this season and he would monitor the progress of FULL VALUE in the days subsequent to the race before deciding on the horse’s immediate racing campaign. A veterinary inspection of FULL VALUE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HOLLYWOOD KISS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FULL VALUE, ALL BOUNTIFUL and LET’S GOAL were sent for sampling.