10/03/2013  Shatin  Race 4

FIERY PATROL blundered at the start. TREASURE GLITTER was checked when crowded for room at the start between PERFECT TEN and MIRAGE R which shifted out. After this, TREASURE GLITTER was taken across behind runners. Shortly after the start, CHANTILLY blundered when bumped by MEDIC CHAMPION which shifted out after being bumped by BULLISH POWER which began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, PERFECT TEN was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. When being steadied to obtain a position closer to the rail in the early stages, DARK SECRET got its head up and travelled keenly. When racing wide without cover after the 1500 Metres, FRIENDS SUPPORT proved difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. Passing the 1100 Metres, SABINA shifted out away from the heels of FIERY PATROL and was allowed to stride into a more forward position. Passing the 1000 Metres, MEGA POSH shifted out from behind SPICY SIAM after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. After this, MEGA POSH travelled in a three wide position without cover. After the 700 Metres, DARK SECRET got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of CHANTILLY. Rounding the Home Turn, FIERY PATROL was taken wider by CASA JUNIOR which shifted out to obtain clear running. CHANTILLY, which was following, was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse in consequence. M Chadwick (BULLISH POWER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of CASA JUNIOR, causing that horse to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. M Chadwick was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Tuesday, 2 April 2013 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, 24 March 2013. In addition, M Chadwick was fined $40,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating one further raceday. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MEDIC CHAMPION had lost its left front plate. A veterinary inspection of FIERY PATROL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SPICY SIAM and BULLISH POWER were sent for sampling.