23/04/2017  Shatin  Race 4

GRAN MASTER was slow to begin. JE PENSE began awkwardly. CROWN AVENUE began only fairly. From the outside barriers, SUPER EURO STAR and TERRIFIC MASTER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 1400 Metres, CROWN AVENUE shifted out abruptly away from the heels of SUPER TALENT, resulting in I’M THE WON FOR U being severely checked and TRAVEL AMBASSADOR also being checked. GRAN MASTER, which was following, was severely checked away from the heels of I’M THE WON FOR U and shifted out abruptly and in doing so bumped the hindquarters of SUPER EURO STAR which became unbalanced. Throughout the race, MEGATRON travelled wide and without cover. After the race, Z Purton (TRAVEL AMBASSADOR) stated that after his mount was bumped by HELEN’S CHOICE making the turn near the 700 Metres, TRAVEL AMBASSADOR came off the bridle and then did not close off the race as he expected. A veterinary inspection of TRAVEL AMBASSADOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of I’M THE WON FOR U and SUPER EURO STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRAVEL AMBASSADOR, IMPERIAL SEAL and SUPER TALENT were sent for sampling.