09/05/2015  Shatin  Race 4

GO GO WIN’s left hind plate was adjusted in the Parade Ring. On arrival at the Start, GO GO WIN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said it was suitable to race. MASSIVE MOVE began very awkwardly and lost ground. After this, MASSIVE MOVE was vigorously ridden to make up lost ground and near the 1300 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of LEAN JOURNEY. KING BOUNTIFUL was slow to begin. From wide barriers, ACUMEN and BE THERE AHEAD were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1200 Metres, MASQUERADER was awkwardly placed outside the heels of ELEGANCE KLAMMER which shifted out. Making the turn at the 900 Metres, ELECTRONIC FORTUNE momentarily raced tight between ALL MY GAIN and ONE MORE WORLD which shifted out. Approaching the 800 Metres, LEAN JOURNEY shifted out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOLD TALENT. ALL MY GAIN travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. In the early part of the Straight, ACUMEN got its head on the side, hung in and proved difficult to be shifted to the outside of LEAN JOURNEY to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, ACUMEN again got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. J Moreira (ONE MORE WORLD) was fined $2,000 for failing to initially weigh out with a girth. When questioned regarding the performance of LEAN JOURNEY, Z Purton stated that making the first turn his mount was inclined to shift out away from other runners. He said after this LEAN JOURNEY travelled only fairly and after being placed under pressure in the early part of the Straight did not stretch out and did not appear to be comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of LEAN JOURNEY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LEAN JOURNEY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LEAN JOURNEY 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 MASSIVE MOVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ELEGANCE KLAMMER and ONE MORE WORLD were sent for sampling. <11/5/2015 Additional Veterinary Report> MASSIVE MOVE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. MASSIVE MOVE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson 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, MASSIVE MOVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.