27/09/2014  Shatin  Race 4

RED ADVENTURE was withdrawn on 26.9.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter YUAN’S FORTUNE (Y T Cheng). Before being allowed to race again, RED ADVENTURE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. JUST GOOD and YUAN’S FORTUNE were slow to begin. After the 1000 Metres, SMART GUY was steadied away from the heels of LITTLE WIND which was proving difficult to settle and shifted ground when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FLYING IN which got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed close to the heels of MY CUP OVERFLOWS. At the 400 Metres, FORTUNE BRAVO got its head on the side and shifted in. Passing the 100 Metres, FORTUNE BRAVO shifted out away from the heels of WINNING NOVEL which got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure. For the majority of the race, GOLD TARTINI travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the improved performance of PERFECT TRIUMPH, Trainer T K Kg stated that the horse’s last start, in his opinion, was better than it appeared on paper. He said after being obliged to race worse than midfield due to having drawn 10, PERFECT TRIUMPH, over 1400 Metres, in his view, finished off the race satisfactorily as it was the first occasion that the horse, when trained by him, had been able to make up some ground in the Straight. He said as he was of the opinion that PERFECT TRIUMPH is best suited over races of a longer distance, he stepped the horse up to 1600 Metres and when the horse drew barrier 1, he felt this would provide PERFECT TRIUMPH with the opportunity to run an improved race today. After the race, Y T Cheng reported that despite being vigorously ridden throughout the race, YUAN’S FORTUNE did not stretch out at any stage and did not feel comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of YUAN’S FORTUNE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, due to the fractious nature of the horse, an endoscopic examination was unable to be performed. The performance of YUAN’S FORTUNE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, YUAN’S FORTUNE 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 SUPER HORSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FORTUNE BRAVO, PERFECT TRIUMPH and MY CUP OVERFLOWS were sent for sampling. <29/9/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>YUAN’S FORTUNE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. YUAN’S FORTUNE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui yesterday morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, YUAN’S FORTUNE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.