22/05/2016  Shatin  Race 8

From the outside barrier, MILITARY ATTACK was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 200 Metres, the whip of J Moreira (DESIGNS ON ROME) was knocked from his grasp by the whip of Z Purton (VICTORY MAGIC). N Rawiller stated that in the early stages MILITARY ATTACK was reluctant to stretch out and became detached from the main body of the field. He said he had hoped that the tempo may steady up in the middle stages which would provide the opportunity for MILITARY ATTACK to improve its position, however, it was not until after the 500 Metres that the horse was able to commence to improve. He added after being placed under pressure in the early part of the Straight, MILITARY ATTACK again felt reluctant to stretch out and as the horse did not feel comfortable in its action, he rode it out only hands and heels over the concluding stages. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MILITARY ATTACK was lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, MILITARY ATTACK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WERTHER, BLAZING SPEED and VICTORY MAGIC were sent for sampling.