27/05/2020  Shatin  Race 6

TAKINGUFURTHER was slow to begin. BEAUTY LOYAL began only fairly, then shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of SUNSET WATCH. KA YING LEGEND shifted out at the start and bumped VICTORY IN HAND. From the outside barrier, FANTASTIC FEELING was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 700 Metres, TAKINGUFURTHER was crowded for room inside LE TERROIR which got its head on the side and lay in. At the entrance to the Straight, TAKINGUFURTHER was shifted in away from the heels of BEAUTY LOYAL which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENSHRINED. Passing the 300 Metres, WON BALL raced tight outside BEAUTY LOYAL as that horse shifted to the outside of ENSHRINED to obtain clear running. Passing the 200 Metres, TAKINGUFURTHER was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ENSHRINED. Apprentice C L Chau, the rider of KA YING LEGEND, reported that after being crossed by SUPER POWER MAN near the 1100 Metres, KA YING LEGEND, which was having its first start on the All Weather Track in Hong Kong, had to be ridden along to maintain its position behind that horse. He said, despite being ridden along, KA YING LEGEND commenced to give ground near the 1000 Metres and then passing the 900 Metres became badly unbalanced in its action which resulted in the horse losing further ground. He said he again rode KA YING LEGEND along, however, the horse continued to lose ground and after brushing the running rail near the 700 Metres gave ground abruptly. He added as he had concerns for the welfare of the horse, he eased it down after the 600 Metres. A veterinary inspection of KA YING LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KA YING LEGEND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING LEGEND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUPER POWER MAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY IN HAND immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. SUPER POWER MAN, BEAUTY LOYAL and GOOD FOR YOU were sent for sampling. <28/5/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>SUPER POWER MAN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SUPER POWER MAN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man 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, SUPER POWER MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.