28/02/2016  Shatin  Race 1

MY LEGEND began only fairly, shifted out at the start and became unbalanced after bumping the hindquarters of ST YAZIN, resulting in MY LEGEND losing ground. Then despite being ridden along, MY LEGEND failed to muster speed. DR RACE began only fairly. ST YAZIN was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 900 Metres and again making the turn after the 700 Metres, HURRICANE KID was awkwardly placed close to the heels of I'M THE WON FOR U. Making the first turn near the 700 Metres, HAPPY SOUND got its head on the side and was steadied away from the heels of HELEN'S CHOICE (Apprentice K K Chiong) which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice Chiong was advised to ensure that she is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. WINNING VIBE, which was following HAPPY SOUND, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence and forced wider. Near the 500 Metres, HAPPY SOUND momentarily raced in restricted room between WINNING VIBE and ST YAZIN which shifted out marginally. At the entrance to the Straight, ST YAZIN raced in restricted room between WINNING VIBE and HURRICANE KID which, when shifting to the outside of HELEN'S CHOICE, was taken out slightly by that horse. Both EASY SUCCESS and WINNING VIBE lay out under pressure in the Straight. When questioned, C Soumillon (WINNING VIBE) stated that it was anticipated today's race would be run at a faster tempo than that of its first race start. He said he was asked to have WINNING VIBE travelling where it was comfortable and it was hoped that this would be in about a midfield position with cover. He said he was able to obtain a trailing position behind HAPPY SOUND approaching the first turn, but after being steadied away from the heels of that horse, WINNING VIBE was then left racing wide and without cover for the remainder of the race and further back in the race than had been hoped. Throughout the race, HELEN'S CHOICE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, G Lerena reported that DR RACE got its tongue over the bit during the race. A veterinary inspection of I'M THE WON FOR U immediately following the race found the horse to have sustained a small cut to the inside of the left front cannon. A veterinary inspection of MY LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WINNING VIBE, HELEN'S CHOICE and TRAVEL COMFORTS were sent for sampling. <29/2/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>I'M THE WON FOR U, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time he found the horse to have sustained a small cut to the inside of the left front cannon. I'M THE WON FOR U was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, I'M THE WON FOR U will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.