27/03/2011  Shatin  Race 6

On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie fitted to ISTIDE was replaced. HEXAGON and DREAMS MAKER bumped at the start. MOCHI was slow to begin. ISTIDE began awkwardly and bumped with GOOD FORTUNE at the start. After this, ISTIDE was ridden along to improve its position, however, failed to muster speed. From wide barriers, LONGWAH KID and FASTPLUS MASTER were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. W C Marwing (MIGHTY FEELING) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of DRAGON CHOICE, causing that horse to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. In this incident, ISTIDE and GOOD FORTUNE, which were racing to the inside of DRAGON CHOICE, were hampered when crowded for room. W C Marwing was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 21 April 2011 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 Wednesday, 13 April 2011. In addition, W C Marwing was fined $35,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating one further raceday. MOCHI was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight momentarily raced in restricted room inside GOOD FORTUNE. Passing the 300 Metres, LONGWAH KID was checked when crowded for room between POLYMER POWER which shifted in under pressure and GOOD FORTUNE which, after initially shifting out of its own accord, shifted out further after being bumped by MOCHI. No further action was taken. For the majority of the race, DRAGON CHOICE and ZEZAO travelled wide and without cover. The performance of TARTUFO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TARTUFO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Both Apprentices C Y Ho (ISTIDE) and K C Leung (DREAMS MAKER) were reminded of their obligations to ride their mounts out to the end of the race wherever possible. A veterinary inspection of DREAMS MAKER and ISTIDE after the race did not show any significant findings. NEW LEADER, FASTPLUS MASTER and LUCKY NISTELROOY were sent for sampling. <28/3/2011 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon has this morning reported that an endoscopic examination of TARTUFO at the request of Trainer D Cruz yesterday revealed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. As previously advised, TARTUFO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.