02/12/2012  Shatin  Race 9

MI SAVVY was slow to begin. BUNDLE OF LOVE shifted in at the start, resulting in DREAM BUILDER being taken in onto ULTIMATE WINNERS which became unbalanced and lost ground. M Chadwick (PO CHING KING) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of ULTIMATE WINNERS, causing that horse to be crowded for room and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. M Chadwick was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 17 December 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, 9 December 2012. Near the 100 Metres, LUCKY SCEPTER was steadied when crowded for room between XI YING MEN and FOREVER JOYFUL, both of which shifted ground. After this, LUCKY SCEPTER was shifted to the outside of FOREVER JOYFUL to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, JUN DAO lay in under pressure and near the 50 Metres shifted in, resulting in BUNDLE OF LOVE being momentarily crowded for room. After the race, C K Tong (DANE PATROL) stated that his mount did not travel at any stage in the race and had to be ridden along to maintain its position in the early stages. A veterinary inspection of DANE PATROL after the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DANE PATROL was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DANE PATROL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Also after the race, Z Purton (XI YING MEN) stated that his mount did not feel comfortable in its action at any stage of the race, in particular when the horse was placed under pressure approaching the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection of XI YING MEN after the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, XI YING MEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ULTIMATE WINNERS, DREAM BUILDER and JUN DAO were sent for sampling.