15/03/2015  Shatin  Race 5

PHOTON WILLIE began only fairly. HAPPY SUMMER shifted in abruptly at the start, resulting in ENSURING being inconvenienced. From the outside barrier, HAPPY ROCKY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1200 Metres, PHOTON WILLIE commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of PRESIDENT LINCOLN. AUTUMN GOLD lost its left hind plate near the 800 Metres. After the 600 Metres, BEST SHOW improved into tight running between PRESIDENT LINCOLN and AUTUMN GOLD. BEST SHOW then continued to race tight between those horses due to AUTUMN GOLD shifting out. Near the 550 Metres, INDUSTRIALIST WAY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TOP ACT. Rounding the Home Turn, INDUSTRIALIST WAY and PHOTON WILLIE raced tight as INDUSTRIALIST WAY attempted to shift to the outside of HAPPY ROCKY into clear running. For some distance approaching the 300 Metres, TOP ACT was awkwardly placed outside the heels of ENSURING when attempting to improve between that horse and FLYING UNICORN. Then passing the 300 Metres, TOP ACT was shifted to the inside of the heels of ENSURING to obtain clear running. Near the 150 Metres, LEVEL PLAYER was shifted in away from the heels of NOBLE DE MAN which got its head on the side and shifted in before being corrected by its rider. ENSURING lost its right front plate near the 50 Metres. Throughout the race, FLYING UNICORN travelled wide and without cover. After the race, T Angland expressed concern regarding the action of NOBLE DE MAN. The Veterinary Officer reported that there were no significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE DE MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of HOLMES LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOP ACT and ENSURING were sent for sampling. <16/3/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that PHOTON WILLIE was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, PHOTON WILLIE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.