02/12/2012  Shatin  Race 2

HONEY FORTUNE was withdrawn on 30.11.12 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame both fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter FASTPLUS MASTER (O Doleuze). Before being allowed to race again, HONEY FORTUNE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. JUST GOOD was slow to begin. WINNER SMART and VIVA DOLPHIN were crowded for room at the start between NICKU and BARCELONA TOO which shifted out after beginning awkwardly. In this incident, WINNER SMART lost ground. Near the 900 Metres, BARCELONA TOO was steadied away from the heels of VIVA DOLPHIN (U Rispoli) which shifted in when not quite clear. U Rispoli was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future. In the early part of the Straight, DAILY DOUBLE and PLANET raced tight as DAILY DOUBLE shifted out to obtain clear running. Throughout the race, SMART FORTUNE travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of WINNER SMART, G Mossé said that the horse was obliged to race further back in the field than had been intended after it was hampered at the start. He said after being obliged to race back in the field, WINNER SMART, despite being ridden along vigorously, did not show any early speed and failed to travel comfortably at any stage of the race. A veterinary inspection of WINNER SMART after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DASHING ACE including an endoscopic examination after the race showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea and it had lost its left front plate. Before being allowed to race again, DASHING ACE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. VIVA DOLPHIN and DARS AUTO were sent for sampling.