17/03/2013  Shatin  Race 3

THE FAST LANE proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, THE FAST LANE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, WINNING INSTINCT and THE FAST LANE bumped on a number of occasions. ALL ROUND shifted out at the start and bumped SATIRICAL BOY. After this, SATIRICAL BOY was taken across behind runners. Inside the 50 Metres, DIVINE DIYA shifted in and bumped HECO RIDER. Then close to the finishing line, DIVINE DIYA was steadied away from the heels of PEPPERMINT (O Doleuze) which shifted in when not properly clear. O Doleuze was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to keep his mounts straight in similar circumstances. Because of this, DIVINE DIYA was not able to be ridden out to the end of the race as it normally would be. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of D Whyte (WINNING INSTINCT), 6th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. WINNING INSTINCT, PEPPERMINT and PERCY JACKSON were sent for sampling.