28/02/2016  Shatin  Race 6

Shortly after the start, SECRET WEAPON was hampered when bumped by FLAME HERO which also shifted out after initially being bumped by HELENE SUPER STAR which shifted out. From the outside barrier, HELENE HAPPY STAR was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, FLAME HERO was steadied away from the heels of MR GNOCCHI (N Rawiller) which shifted in. N Rawiller was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Approaching the 1300 Metres, BLAZING SPEED was awkwardly placed outside the heels of HELENE SUPER STAR which shifted out away from the heels of DAN EXCEL when that horse was being restrained in the lead. After this, DAN EXCEL raced keenly in the lead. Passing the 1300 Metres, GIANT TREASURE was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of BLAZING SPEED. Near the 700 Metres, HELENE HAPPY STAR got its head up when racing close to the heels of MR GNOCCHI. Passing the 400 Metres, DOMINANT was bumped by GIANT TREASURE when disappointed for running between that horse which shifted in and BLAZING SPEED. After this, DOMINANT was held up for clear running until near the 100 Metres. C Soumillon (GIANT TREASURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of FLAME HERO, causing that horse to be checked and to lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. C Soumillon was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 17 March 2016 on which day he may resume race riding (4 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Dubai Racing Club meeting to be conducted on Saturday, 5 March 2016. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the degree of interference sustained by FLAME HERO as well as the status of the race. GIANT TREASURE lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection of GIANT TREASURE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. BLAZING SPEED, DESIGNS ON ROME and HELENE HAPPY STAR were sent for sampling.