01/01/2016  Shatin  Race 2

On arrival at the Start, G Benoist expressed concern regarding the action of FRESH AND FRESH. FRESH AND FRESH was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. GOLD TARTINI began awkwardly and then bumped heavily with MY CUP OVERFLOWS. GOLD TARTINI then shifted out after becoming badly unbalanced and bumped the hindquarters of TELECOM PRINCE. A short distance later, GOLD TARTINI was checked when crowded for room between TELECOM PRINCE and MY CUP OVERFLOWS which was taken out by HIGH SPEED METRO which in turn was taken out by FRESH AND FRESH. After this, GOLD TARTINI was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. Approaching the 500 Metres, GOLD TARTINI raced tight between WINSOME SMILE and TELECOM PRINCE which shifted out. Z Purton (HIGH SPEED METRO) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 500 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of TELECOM PRINCE, causing that horse to be unnecessarily crowded for room and to lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. Z Purton was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 21 January 2016 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 Saturday, 9 January 2016. GLORIOUS VICTORY was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight. At the 200 Metres, SPICY SIAM was shifted out away from the heels of MIGHTY WONGCHOY which was giving ground. Approaching the 50 Metres, both RUGBY AMBASSADOR and MY CUP OVERFLOWS were steadied when momentarily crowded for room between SWEET BEAN and ENCHANTING DIAMOND, both of which shifted ground. Close to the finishing line, HIGH SPEED METRO was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GLORIOUS VICTORY. A veterinary inspection of MIGHTY WONGCHOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FOREST COLOURS and SWEET BEAN were sent for sampling. <4/1/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that TELECOM PRINCE was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, TELECOM PRINCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.