12/01/2013  Shatin  Race 3

LEELI’S STAR and MR GINGER bumped at the start. ULTIMATE WINNERS began only fairly and then shortly after the start was momentarily crowded for room between LEELI’S STAR and SUPREME FLIGHT which shifted in. After this, despite being vigorously ridden along, ULTIMATE WINNERS was slow to muster speed. From a wide barrier, MY GOAL was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. SUNSHINE KID was ridden along in the early stages, however, failed to muster speed and consequently was taken across behind runners after the 1100 Metres. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, SUPER GOAL ELITE got its head on the side and shifted out and near the 800 Metres was awkwardly placed inside the heels of RIDE ON THE FIRE. Near the 500 Metres, MR GINGER and GOLD EDITION bumped. Both SUPER GOAL ELITE and SLICK BULLET made the Home Turn awkwardly. Throughout the race, GOLD EDITION travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, M L Yeung stated that he had been instructed to ride O’HALO quietly from the outside barrier and to ensure that he was able to obtain cover. He said it was anticipated that today’s race would be run at a strong tempo as a number of horses engaged in the event had shown considerable speed in their previous races. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ULTIMATE WINNERS at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ULTIMATE WINNERS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MR GINGER and ULTIMATE WINNERS were sent for sampling.