24/09/2014  Shatin  Race 2

MIZZEN GREY was hampered shortly after the start when crowded for room between TELECOM SUPREMO and IT CAN ONLY BE YOU (M L Yeung) which shifted in. M L Yeung was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting in and causing interference to other horses. After this, MIZZEN GREY was ridden along in an attempt to recover lost ground. On jumping, BAMBOO DANCE was steadied away from the heels of MISTER MARC which shifted in. From the outside barrier, HUMONGUS was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early part of the Straight, MISTER MARC was disappointed for running between DARK SECRET and ENJOY THE GAME. IT CAN ONLY BE YOU was found to have lost its right front plate during the running of the race. When questioned regarding DARK SECRET being ridden in the lead, C Reith stated that in discussions with Mr D E Ferraris, the trainer of DARK SECRET, it was agreed that there appeared to be a lack of pace in the race. He said whilst it would have been preferable for DARK SECRET to obtain cover in a forward position, this was not available to him due to the horse having drawn barrier 10 and the composition of the field in the early stages. He said nonetheless DARK SECRET was able to dictate the tempo of the race and was then able to respond well when placed under pressure. When questioned, Z Purton stated that THE ONLY KID travelled strongly until near the 500 Metres and he felt that at this time THE ONLY KID would finish off the race well. He said however that THE ONLY KID came under pressure after this and then did not stretch out for the remainder of the race. A veterinary inspection of THE ONLY KID immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of THE ONLY KID was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, THE ONLY KID will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of IT CAN ONLY BE YOU immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of IT CAN ONLY BE YOU, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, IT CAN ONLY BE YOU will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CRUISE CONTROL and DARK SECRET were sent for sampling.