30/05/2018  Shatin  Race 2

MEGATRON stumbled at the start. HAY RUN was crowded for room shortly after the start between GOOD FIT which shifted in when being steadied to obtain cover and PLAY IT which shifted out. Despite being hard ridden in the early stages, LET US WIN (J Moreira) failed to muster speed. After the race, J Moreira stated that at no stage of the race did LET US WIN travel comfortably. A veterinary inspection of LET US WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, CLOUD NINE failed to muster speed and was left racing wide and without cover. CLOUD NINE was then allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead after the 1200 Metres. After initially being ridden along, RIGHTEOUS MATE was steadied approaching the 1500 Metres to obtain a position with cover. After the 1400 Metres, MONEY WINNER raced tight inside FURIOUS PEGASUS (C Schofield) which shifted in when not properly clear. C Schofield was advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground. Near the 1250 Metres, LET US WIN was awkwardly placed behind SUPER LUCKY. After the 1200 Metres, RIGHTEOUS MATE was taken wider and without cover when HAY RUN shifted to the outside of PLAY IT. After the 800 Metres, HAY RUN was left racing wide and without cover. Near the 750 Metres, MONEY WINNER shifted out, resulting in PLAY IT being taken out and bumping GOOD FIT. Rounding the Home Turn, SUPER LUCKY was awkwardly placed behind MONEY WINNER. Approaching the 100 Metres, GOOD FIT was shifted out away from the heels of PLAY IT which drifted out under pressure. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FURIOUS PEGASUS, C Schofield stated that although his mount felt somewhat restricted in its action during its preliminary, the horse had warmed up well and he was satisfied with its action by the time he arrived at the start. He said FURIOUS PEGASUS travelled well after being able to obtain a good position behind the lead. He said however that after shifting FURIOUS PEGASUS towards the outside of CLOUD NINE passing the 500 Metres, FURIOUS PEGASUS did not quicken as it had in the past. He said when placed under pressure in the Straight, FURIOUS PEGASUS’ stride shortened noticeably and the horse did not feel comfortable in its action over the latter stages of the race. He added after the race when returning to the unplaced saddling area, FURIOUS PEGASUS continued to feel uncomfortable in its action although he was not able to identify any specific lameness issues. A veterinary inspection of FURIOUS PEGASUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FURIOUS PEGASUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of GOOD FIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CLOUD NINE and HAY RUN were sent for sampling. <31/5/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>LET US WIN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. LET US WIN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Moore 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, LET US WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FURIOUS PEGASUS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. FURIOUS PEGASUS 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 front leg and had a very stiff and restricted action. As previously advised, FURIOUS PEGASUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.