11/05/2013  Shatin  Race 4

TRIUMPHANT WAY began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of HONG KONG FAT. When being steadied with a view to being taken across behind runners shortly after the start, YOUNG TALENT got its head up on a number of occasions and raced ungenerously for a short distance. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, ALL THE WINNERS was slow to muster speed and throughout the race travelled wide and without cover. Approaching the 1000 Metres, SICHUAN EXEC shifted in and bumped CITY DELIGHT which became unbalanced and shifted in, resulting in DREAM PARTNER racing in restricted room outside TRIUMPHANT WAY. After this, DREAM PARTNER commenced to travel keenly and proved difficult to settle. Approaching the 300 Metres, DASHING FORTUNE and FAY DEEP bumped and became unbalanced due to both horses shifting ground. After this, FAY DEEP got its head on the side and hung in under pressure. When questioned, D Whyte stated that, from barrier 13, he had been asked to position SICHUAN EXEC in the second half of the field. He said after the 1200 Metres he attempted to shift in and obtain a position behind CITY DELIGHT with cover behind midfield, however, that horse, despite being ridden along, was unable to hold its position and he was not able to shift SICHUAN EXEC behind that horse. He said because of this SICHUAN EXEC was left racing very wide approaching the first turn. He added when CITY DELIGHT continued to give ground, he was able to shift in slightly near the 800 Metres but was still left racing in a four wide position and largely without cover. He said rounding the Home Turn SICHUAN EXEC became unbalanced when bumped by YOUNG TALENT which shifted out to obtain clear running. He said considering the circumstances of the race, SICHUAN EXEC then found the line fairly despite being one-paced. A veterinary inspection of SICHUAN EXEC immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of GREAT PEGASUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SICHUAN EXEC, GREAT RENOWN and APOLLO CAVALIER were sent for sampling. <13/5/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>GREAT PEGASUS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. GREAT PEGASUS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A Lee yesterday morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GREAT PEGASUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.