25/04/2010  Shatin  Race 7

On arrival in the Parade Ring, it was noted that IMBONGI had shifted its left hind plate. This plate was refitted and the horse was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. SUNNY KING, which began awkwardly, was crowded for room at the start between BEAUTY FLASH and BRAVE KID which shifted in. BEAUTY FLASH was not able to obtain clear running passing the 300 Metres. Also passing the 300 Metres, FAIR TRADE, which for some distance had raced in restricted room between GOOD BA BA and IMBONGI, was steadied when disappointed for running between those horses due to IMBONGI being taken out slightly by BEAUTY FLASH. When shifted to the outside of GOOD BA BA near the 200 Metres, FAIR TRADE bumped THUMBS UP. Z Purton (FELLOWSHIP) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of BRAVE KID, causing that horse to be checked and lose its rightful running. Z Purton was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 17 May 2010 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). This suspension shall commence on Sunday, 9 May 2010 on which day he was due to resume race riding from a suspension incurred at the Sha Tin racemeeting on Saturday, 10 April 2010. In addition, Z Purton was fined $40,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating one further raceday. A veterinary inspection of DAO DAO and THUMBS UP after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of FAIR TRADE after the race revealed that the horse was lame in the right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FAIR TRADE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ABLE ONE and FELLOWSHIP were sent for sampling. <26/4/2010 Additional Veterinary Report> DAO DAO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. DAO DAO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg.