27/05/2015  Shatin  Race 5

From a wide barrier, HOXO was steadied as the start was effected and shifted across behind runners. EN CIVIL began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, NO TIES was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 900 Metres, HURRY HURRY UP, which was travelling keenly, improved to be racing outside CONFUCIUS ELITE which was being steadied to allow DASHING SUPER to cross. Then near the 800 Metres, HURRY HURRY UP was left racing wide and without cover. In the early part of the Straight, HAPPY MOMENTS shifted out and bumped CONFUCIUS ELITE which in turn shifted out and made contact with HURRY HURRY UP. After this, HAPPY MOMENTS continued to lay out and proved difficult to ride. For the majority of the race, WINNING APEX and NATURAL FRIENDSHIP travelled wide and without cover. After the race, N Callan reported that CONFUCIUS ELITE did not feel comfortable in its action and felt lame in front. A veterinary inspection of CONFUCIUS ELITE immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CONFUCIUS ELITE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of AXIOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DASHING SUPER and DIAMOND FRIENDS were sent for sampling.