14/06/2015  Shatin  Race 4

As the start was effected, CULTURAL CITY bounded in the air and consequently lost ground. HIGH SPEED METRO was slow to begin. ENJOY THE GAME began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of ELECTRONIC GOSPEL which shifted out. After this, ENJOY THE GAME was shifted across behind runners. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, CULTURAL CITY was crowded for room between HIGH SPEED METRO and GLAMOROUS RYDER which commenced to race fiercely and improve to be racing inside the heels of SURE CHAMP where there was insufficient room. Near the 1700 Metres, CULTURAL CITY, which improved to be racing inside the heels of SURE CHAMP (D Whyte) when racing keenly, was checked and lost ground when SURE CHAMP, which had initially been clear of CULTURAL CITY, shifted in. In the circumstances, D Whyte was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear at all times when shifting ground. At the 1400 Metres, CULTURAL CITY got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of SURE CHAMP. In the middle stages, ELECTRONIC GOSPEL raced keenly. Rounding the Home Turn, CULTURAL CITY was bumped by SMART GUY which shifted out into clear running. Close to the finishing line, SPICY SIAM raced tight inside DRAGON BACHELOR. D Whyte stated that SURE CHAMP travelled satisfactorily during the race, but after being placed under pressure the horse’s action shortened noticeably. He said as SURE CHAMP did not feel comfortable in its action, he did not test it out over the latter stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of SURE CHAMP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SURE CHAMP will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of ELECTRONIC GOSPEL and SUPER STRIKE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WIN CHANCE and DRAGON BACHELOR were sent for sampling. <15/6/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>SURE CHAMP, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. SURE CHAMP was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg with a sore tendon. As previously advised, SURE CHAMP will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.