22/01/2014  Happy Valley  Race 6

LONDON WALK was crowded for room at the start between COUR VALANT which shifted in and SUPER PLUS which was taken out by OVETT. From a wide barrier, RAINBOW FIGHTER was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, MULTIEXPRESS was slow to muster speed and subsequently travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. At the 1000 Metres, SUPER PLUS got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of OVETT. COUR VALANT, which was following, commenced to over-race, got its head up and shifted out abruptly away from the heels of SUPER PLUS, causing DISCIPLES TWELVE to be crowded for room onto MY GOAL. SWIFT SHADOW, which was following MY GOAL, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. After the 500 Metres, SUPER PLUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OVETT. Approaching the 200 Metres, SUNNY FAY was shifted to the inside of the heels of MULTIEXPRESS to obtain clear running. Also approaching the 200 Metres, DISCIPLES TWELVE was shifted in away from the heels of MY GOAL after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. Near the 150 Metres, LONDON WALK was struck across the nose by the whip of K C Leung (SUPER PLUS). G Mosse (SUNNY FAY) 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 RAINBOW FIGHTER, causing that horse to lose its rightful running and be checked. G Mosse was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 13 February 2014 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 2 February 2014. Over the concluding stages, DISCIPLES TWELVE was steadied when unable to improve between SUNNY FAY and MULTIEXPRESS, both of which shifted ground. A veterinary inspection of RAINBOW FIGHTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DISCIPLES TWELVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of WINFULL PATROL immediately following the race revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils. WINFULL PATROL, DISCIPLES TWELVE, LONDON WALK and OVETT were sent for sampling. <23/1/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>WINFULL PATROL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time the horse had bled from both nostrils. WINFULL PATROL was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg and stiff in both hind legs. Before being allowed to race again, WINFULL PATROL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.