02/06/2013  Shatin  Race 1

On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern over the action of PILLOWIN. PILLOWIN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who, after the necessary consultations, said the horse was suitable to race. INFINITE COURAGE, which was leaning on the inside of its stall, began awkwardly and shortly after the start, from a wide barrier, was taken across behind runners. In the early and middle stages, DIAMOND KNIGHT proved difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of BERNARD’S CHOICE. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, COSMO ONE got its head on the side and hung out, resulting in TREASURE MAN being hampered and taken wider. Near the 700 Metres, PILLOWIN raced tight inside BERNARD’S CHOICE. Rounding the Home Turn, JUST FOLLOW ME and DIAMOND KNIGHT hung out. COSMO ONE was badly held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between JUST FOLLOW ME and GORGEOUS LIFE. PILLOWIN, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After this, COSMO ONE remained held up and was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 200 Metres. At the 100 Metres, DRAGON CHOICE raced tight between YOUNG HAPPY and BERNARD’S CHOICE which got its head on the side and shifted in slightly. In this incident, DRAGON CHOICE and BERNARD’S CHOICE bumped, resulting in BERNARD’S CHOICE becoming unbalanced. Over the concluding stages, KING OF THE DAY raced tight inside JUST FOLLOW ME. Throughout the race, GORGEOUS LIFE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KING OF THE DAY had lost its left front plate and that JUST FOLLOW ME had lost its right front plate. A veterinary inspection of DIAMOND KNIGHT and INFINITE COURAGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COSMO ONE, DRAGON CHOICE and YOUNG HAPPY were sent for sampling. <3/6/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that JUST FOLLOW ME was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, JUST FOLLOW ME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.