01/05/2016  Shatin  Race 10

SKYROCKETS was slow to begin. From the outside barriers, DILLY, HO IN ONE and TOO FAST were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 1200 Metres, WAH MAY FRIEND was shifted out away from the heels of JOYFUL MOMENTS. After the 1100 Metres, ROYAL PARTNER got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle. AMAZINGLY, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. ROYAL PARTNER continued to prove difficult to settle for some distance after this. On two occasions near the 900 Metres, DILLY was awkwardly placed outside ROYAL PARTNER due to that horse shifting ground. NUMERO UNO had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. TRAVEL FIRST, which had difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the Straight, was steadied passing the 250 Metres when unable to improve into tight running between TEAM FORTUNE and FIVE UP HIGH which shifted in marginally. TRAVEL FIRST remained held up for clear running over about the final 100 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested. After being awkwardly placed close to the heels of JOYFUL MOMENTS passing the 100 Metres, FIVE UP HIGH was shifted out away from the heels of that horse near the 50 Metres. Close to the finishing line, HO IN ONE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WAH MAY FRIEND. Throughout the race, JOYFUL MOMENTS travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of JOYFUL MOMENTS, DILLY and TOO FAST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JOYFUL MOMENTS, WAH MAY FRIEND and HO IN ONE were sent for sampling. <3/5/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>DILLY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. DILLY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O’Sullivan 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, DILLY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.