20/01/2019  Shatin  Race 5

FIFTY FIFTY and LITTLE GIANT bumped at the start. From the outside barrier, WINNER’S WAY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 300 Metres, BEAT THE CLOCK raced in restricted room between LITTLE GIANT and D B PIN which shifted in. As BEAT THE CLOCK maintained its position, D B PIN became unbalanced and shifted out after making contact with BEAT THE CLOCK. D B PIN then shifted out under pressure approaching the 200 Metres. When questioned, S Clipperton stated that he was able to obtain a forward position on D B PIN in the early stages and the horse travelled well. He said however that he became concerned with the manner in which it was going to finish off the race near the 500 Metres when he asked the horse to improve and it did not quicken as he anticipated. He said D B PIN came under pressure in the early part of the Straight and then did not finish off the race in the Straight as it had in the past. He added he was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse as D B PIN appeared to pull up well after the race. A veterinary inspection of D B PIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of STYLING CITY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAT THE CLOCK and MR STUNNING were sent for sampling. <21/1/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>D B PIN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. D B PIN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg and sore in both hind legs. Before being allowed to race again, D B PIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.