31/01/2021  Shatin  Race 5

AQUILA shifted out at the start, resulting in TELECOM SMART being checked when crowded onto ETERNAL BEAUTY. After beginning awkwardly and making contact with the inside gate, GUNNAR (Apprentice K H Chan) then failed to muster speed despite being vigorously ridden for some distance. Apprentice Chan reported that he initially was hopeful of finding a position near midfield, however, after making contact with ETERNAL BEAUTY after leaving the 1000 Metres, his saddle shifted to the right which placed him at a disadvantage from that point onwards. When GUNNAR lost ground due to its saddle shifting, it shifted in, causing some momentary crowding to SUPER ALLIANCES approaching the turn after the 800 Metres. A veterinary inspection of GUNNAR immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GUNNAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the 800 Metres, AQUILA raced keenly and got its head up for a short distance. SUNSET WATCH travelled wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, J Moreira reported that ALL FOR SOUTH commenced to hang out after the 600 Metres. A veterinary inspection of ALL FOR SOUTH immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea and also found the horse to have sustained a small cut to the left hind cannon. Before being allowed to race again, ALL FOR SOUTH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Also after the race, C Schofield reported that FALCON TURBO, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface, never travelled comfortably and did not appear to handle the track. A veterinary inspection of FALCON TURBO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of AQUILA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ALL FOR SOUTH, SUNNY BOY and SUNSET WATCH were sent for sampling. <1/2/2021 Additional Veterinary Report>ALL FOR SOUTH, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea and also found the horse to have sustained a small cut to the left hind cannon. ALL FOR SOUTH was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer F C Lor this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. As previously advised, ALL FOR SOUTH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.