05/06/2016  Shatin  Race 1

As N Callan was unable to fulfil the engagement on BO DUKE due to being overweight, M L Yeung was substituted as the rider of that horse. N Callan was fined the sum of $5,000. After being loaded, I'M THE WON FOR U became fractious, reared and momentarily got its right front leg over the front barrier gate. I'M THE WON FOR U was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, I'M THE WON FOR U will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, I'M THE WON FOR U was crowded for room between BO DUKE and GOLDIE FLANKER which shifted out. GOLDIE FLANKER was then steadied away from the heels of BO DUKE (M L Yeung) which shifted in soon after the start when being ridden along. M L Yeung was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he exercises more care in similar circumstances. After being ridden along in the early stages, MY LEGEND failed to muster speed. After the 900 Metres, ROBUST MOMENTUM commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RESPECT. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, MY LEGEND got its head on the side, shifted out and lost ground after having to be checked away from the heels of GOLDIE FLANKER. Approaching the 300 Metres, TRILLION TREASURE became unbalanced in its action. Throughout the race, BO DUKE travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, T H So (SIR JOHN) stated that he had been instructed to ride the horse for speed and lead as it was able to do at its last start when successful. He said after standing well in the barriers, SIR JOHN then began awkwardly and shifted out. He said he rode SIR JOHN vigorously to obtain a forward position whilst shifting his horse across towards the main body of the field, however, SIR JOHN failed to muster speed despite being ridden along for a prolonged period. He added this resulted in SIR JOHN racing back in the field. A veterinary inspection of SIR JOHN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of I'M THE WON FOR U immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained a small wound to the left front leg. A veterinary inspection of MY LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRAVEL NUMBER ONE and RESPECT were sent for sampling. <6/6/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>SIR JOHN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SIR JOHN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W Y So this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, SIR JOHN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MY LEGEND, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. MY LEGEND 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, MY LEGEND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.