17/10/2012  Shatin  Race 3

WHAT A HEART began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped HAPPY HOMING. For some distance after the start, WHAT A HEART was bumped on a number of occasions when racing tight between HAPPY HOMING which itself was racing tight inside PETIT PRINCE and NEW ASIA RISING which was taken out by NOVEL START which after initially taken out by INVINCIBLE HEART shifted ground of its own accord. After this, HAPPY HOMING was taken across behind runners. Shortly after the start, NOVEL START, when racing wide, was taken across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail. After the 700 Metres, O’HALO was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, NEW ASIA RISING was momentarily held up for clear running. Throughout the race, PETIT PRINCE travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TOUCH WELL, Y T Cheng stated that although his mount was not proving difficult to settle in the early stages, the horse got its head up on a number of occasions. He said making the first turn at the 700 Metres TOUCH WELL shifted out and bumped O’HALO and after this came off the bridle. He said despite being ridden along, TOUCH WELL did not respond to his riding in the Straight and did not close off the race. A veterinary inspection of TOUCH WELL after the race did not show any significant findings. SOLAR UP and O’HALO were sent for sampling. <18/10/2012 Additional Veterinary Report>TOUCH WELL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. TOUCH WELL 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, TOUCH WELL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.