14/06/2025  Shatin  Race 10

GUMMY GUMMY (H089): Jumped only fairly and was then crowded by MOJAVE DESERT which shifted out. Approaching the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied to avoid LUCKY PLANET. Sent for sampling post-race. PACKING BOLE (H246): C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 700 Metres (see MASK RIDER). BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): Between the 350 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind NORTHERN FIRE BALL. MASK RIDER (K169): C L Chau (PACKING BOLE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 700 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of MASK RIDER, resulting in MASK RIDER having to be checked to avoid the heels of PACKING BOLE and causing MASK RIDER to shift out, resulting in MASK RIDER hampering RISING FORCE which was taken wider and VICTORY MOMENTS which was also taken wider when it was steadied to avoid RISING FORCE. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 28 June 2025 and to expire on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, C L Chau was fined $30,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EASON (G061): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. VICTORY MOMENTS (H142): Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid RISING FORCE and as a result made the turn wider. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of VICTORY MOMENTS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY MOMENTS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea and also found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. LUCKY PLANET (H235): After the event M Chadwick stated that his mount was pressured in the early stages and gave ground in the Home Straight. He added the horse may not have appreciated racing on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LUCKY PLANET was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY PLANET will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488): Shortly after the start was crowded by PACKING BOLE which shifted out. ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260): Crowded shortly after the start. MOJAVE DESERT (J330): Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with GUMMY GUMMY. Sent for sampling post-race. MR ENERGIA (J239): Sent for sampling post-race. RISING FORCE (K236): Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid MASK RIDER and as a result shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. SOLID SHALAA (H228): Withdrawn on 13.6.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter EASON. Before being allowed to race again, SOLID SHALAA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.