24/01/2018  Shatin  Race 3

As the start was effected, AMAZING RACE turned its head to the left, resulting in the horse beginning only fairly and then despite being ridden along failed to muster speed in the early stages. MAGIC AGILITY shifted out at the start and bumped GRACYDAD. Shortly after the start, SHINING ON momentarily raced in restricted room between GOLDEN EFFORT and ENREACHING. In this incident, GOLDEN EFFORT was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Then after being shifted across behind runners, SHINING ON raced greenly in the early and middle stages and making the turn near the 700 Metres got its head on the side and hung out. From wide barriers, STAR SUPERIOR and ACTUARIAT were steadied after a short distance to obtain cover. Near the 400 Metres, AMAZING RACE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ELITE BOY. Approaching the 300 Metres, NAVAS and AMAZING RACE raced tight and made contact as AMAZING RACE shifted out from behind GRACYDAD to obtain clear running. Passing the 200 Metres, AMAZING RACE got its head on the side and lay in, resulting in GRACYDAD being crowded for room. AMAZING RACE then shifted in further and became unbalanced after making contact with GRACYDAD, resulting in GRACYDAD, which was giving ground, being checked and J Moreira, the rider of AMAZING RACE, having to stop riding and straighten his mount. As the Stewards were satisfied that J Moreira had immediately stopped riding and straightened his mount in an endeavour to prevent causing interference to GRACYDAD, no further action was taken. For the majority of the race, ENREACHING and HEARTS KEEPER travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of GRACYDAD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ACTUARIAT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, an endoscopic examination was unable to be performed on the horse due to it being fractious. AMAZING RACE, WINNING SUPREME and ELITE BOY were sent for sampling. <25/1/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>ACTUARIAT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. ACTUARIAT was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O’Sullivan 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, ACTUARIAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.