14/06/2015  Shatin  Race 8

From a wide barrier, CHARLES THE GREAT (G Mosse) was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, CHARLES THE GREAT got its head up when proving very difficult to settle and awkwardly placed close to the heels of REWARDING HERO. After this, CHARLES THE GREAT continued to prove difficult to settle, became unbalanced and shifted out away from the heels of REWARDING HERO making the turn near the 900 Metres. After the race, G Mosse reported that because of the manner in which CHARLES THE GREAT over-raced in the early and middle stages, the horse was then not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of CHARLES THE GREAT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. When questioned regarding the performance of NOT LISTENIN’TOME, J Moreira stated that after following DIVINE CALLING throughout the race, he was able to improve his position rounding the Home Turn when that horse shifted away from the rail near the 500 Metres. He said whilst NOT LISTENIN’TOME did quicken well in the early part of the Straight, it did not show a sufficient turn of foot to be able to improve its position on the winner SECRET SHAM in the Straight. He added whilst NOT LISTENIN’TOME appeared disappointing, he felt that the tempo of the race did not suit the horse as, in his opinion, it is better when able to sit behind a more genuine tempo. A veterinary inspection of NOT LISTENIN’TOME including an endoscopic examination immediately following the race revealed the horse to have inflamed laryngeal cartilages. A veterinary inspection of ALL YOU WISH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on DIVINE CALLING at the request of Trainer A T Millard. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, DIVINE CALLING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. NOT LISTENIN’TOME, SECRET SHAM and REAL SPECIALIST were sent for sampling.