23/09/2010  Happy Valley  Race 9

MY HOME TOWN and VIGOR DELIGHT were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. EASY WINNER shifted out at the start and bumped FLYING IN. C W Wong (LU YUE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that shortly after the start he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of TAKE THE RAP, causing that horse to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. C W Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 21 October 2010 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 13 October 2010. Approaching the 1200 Metres, NEEDLES AND THREAD was steadied away from the heels of TAKE THE RAP. D Beadman (FLYING IN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of VIGOR DELIGHT, resulting in that horse being checked and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. D Beadman was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 11 October 2010 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Friday, 1 October 2010. Throughout the race, OPERATION SECRET travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of OPERATION SECRET and TAKE THE RAP after the race did not show any significant findings. VAUGIRARD and RIDE WITH THE WIND were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAPPY REUNION had lost its left hind plate.