02/11/2014  Shatin  Race 6

SPICY SIAM was withdrawn on 30.10.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (bled after finishing track work). Shortly after the start, CIRCUIT FORTUNE and REALLY THE BEST were crowded for room between TOP ACT which began awkwardly and GLORIOUS AVENUE which was taken in by GRAND HARBOUR which shifted ground after also beginning awkwardly. After this, CIRCUIT FORTUNE was ridden along to improve its position, however, failed to muster speed. AMAZING ALWAYS shifted out abruptly at the start despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in GOOD FIT having to be checked and losing ground. After this, AMAZING ALWAYS and GOOD FIT were shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 1000 Metres, GOOD FIT was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, GLORIOUS AVENUE got its head on the side and was inclined to lay out. After the 500 Metres, TOP ACT became unbalanced when attempting to improve between GRAND HARBOUR and GLORIOUS AVENUE where there was insufficient room. G Mosse (TERRIFIC MASTER) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of TOP ACT, causing that horse to be hampered and taken in across the rightful running of DRAGON BACHELOR which was checked. G Mosse was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 4 December 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, 23 November 2014. Over the concluding stages, CIRCUIT FORTUNE, which was closing off the race well, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of AMAZING ALWAYS and consequently was not able to be ridden out properly all the way to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection of GOOD FIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOP ACT, TERRIFIC MASTER and GRAND HARBOUR were sent for sampling.