16/09/2012  Shatin  Race 1

Whilst in the stables, SHARE OF GOLD had its left front plate refitted. SHARE OF GOLD was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. PERFECT FIT and CHINA ANGEL were hampered at the start by ALWAYS WELL which began awkwardly and shifted in. From wide barriers, BLESS US ALL and NIGHTLIGN were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Despite being ridden along, PERFECT FIT became detached from the field in the early stages and throughout the race remained detached. The performance of PERFECT FIT, which has previously raced successfully over the distance of today’s race, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PERFECT FIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Near the 750 Metres, BLESS US ALL got its head on the side and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of TWIN TURBO. For the majority of the race, NAMJONG TURBO travelled wide and without cover. C W Wong (MERIDIAN TREASURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of SHARE OF GOLD, causing that horse to be crowded for room, 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, 27 September 2012 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, 19 September 2012. D Whyte (CHINA ANGEL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of BLESS US ALL, resulting in that horse being crowded for room and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Tuesday, 2 October 2012 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 Sunday, 23 September 2012. A veterinary inspection of SHARE OF GOLD after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of CELESTIALBLESSINGS after the race revealed that the horse had bled from both nostrils. NIGHTLIGN, HAPPY CERAMIBO and MERIDIAN TREASURE were sent for sampling.