08/03/2015  Shatin  Race 9

GREAT SPIRIT, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 7.3.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen right fore fetlock). Before being allowed to race again, GREAT SPIRIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Whilst in the saddling stalls, EASY MONEY had its left hind plate refitted. EASY MONEY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. ALL YOU WISH and KING CREOLE began only fairly. Despite being aggressively ridden along in the early stages, MULTIVICTORY failed to muster speed. Near the 1000 Metres, SUPER LIFELINE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WONDER MOSSMAN (H Lam) which shifted in when not properly clear. H Lam was advised to exercise more care. After the 1000 Metres, PIKACHU was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINNING LEADER. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, SUPER LIFELINE (M Chadwick) shifted out away from the heels of WONDER MOSSMAN and bumped WONDERFUL MOMENTS which became unbalanced when taken wider. M Chadwick was advised to ensure that he does not interfere with other runners when shifting ground. Passing the 600 Metres, LUCKY AND WEALTHY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MULTIVICTORY. Rounding the Home Turn, SUPER LIFELINE became unbalanced when bumped by ARPINATI (J Moreira) which attempted to improve between SUPER LIFELINE and WONDER MOSSMAN where there was insufficient room. After becoming unbalanced, SUPER LIFELINE shifted in and made further contact with ARPINATI. After this, ARPINATI was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WONDER MOSSMAN for a short distance. J Moreira was reprimanded and advised that he must exercise due care when attempting to improve his position. Also rounding the Home Turn, WONDERFUL MOMENTS was brushed and taken wider by WINNING LEADER which shifted to the outside of SUPER LIFELINE into clear running. PIKACHU was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and approaching the 350 Metres was shifted to the inside of SUPER LIFELINE. ALL YOU WISH, which was following PIKACHU, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Near the 350 Metres, MASTER OF PUPPETS was held up behind EASY MONEY which was giving ground. MASTER OF PUPPETS was then shifted to the outside of EASY MONEY passing the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, WONDERFUL MOMENTS travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. When questioned, D Whyte stated that whilst ALL YOU WISH was somewhat disappointing in today’s race, he was not able to shift to the outside of runners in the Straight due to ALL YOU WISH having KABAYAN racing to its outside. He said in the past ALL YOU WISH had performed best when able to make its run outside of runners in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of ALL YOU WISH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WONDERFUL MOMENTS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ARPINATI and PIKACHU were sent for sampling. <9/3/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>WONDERFUL MOMENTS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. WONDERFUL COMMENTS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, WONDERFUL MOMENTS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.