12/06/2016  Shatin  Race 10

LUCKY DAY was slow to begin. MOMENTUM LUCKY shifted in at the start and bumped PENANG HALL. From the outside barriers, GORGEOUS KING and WHAT MAN HORSE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1100 Metres, MOMENTUM LUCKY shifted out and bumped SUPREME FALCON. Apprentice H N Wong (FLYING MOOCHI) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 900 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of AMAZING MOMENT, causing that horse to be hampered and taken in onto MOMENTUM LUCKY which was checked and lost ground. Apprentice Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 27 June 2016 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 19 June 2016. In addition, Apprentice Wong was fined $20,000. SMART BOY had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 400 Metres and again near the 300 Metres, MOMENTUM LUCKY was shifted out away from the heels of AMAZING MOMENT which shifted out under pressure. The performance of WHAT MAN HORSE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WHAT MAN HORSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned, K C Leung stated that he was asked to ride RED KYLIN behind the leaders if possible as it was anticipated that today's race would be run at a good tempo. He said RED KYLIN began fairly and runners drawn both inside and outside of RED KYLIN were ridden to take up forward positions in the early stages. He said had he have continued to ride RED KYLIN forward to obtain a position as instructed, he believed that the horse would have been left racing unnecessarily wide and for this reason he elected to steady RED KYLIN after the 1100 Metres to obtain a position with cover. He said this resulted in RED KYLIN racing further back in the field than had been anticipated. He added RED KYLIN travelled satisfactorily throughout the middle stages and after being shifted to the outside of runners in the Straight initially responded well to his riding. He said however that after the 200 Metres RED KYLIN did not finish off, was one-paced and, in his opinion, may not have been suited by today's track conditions. A veterinary inspection of WHAT MAN HORSE and PENANG HALL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MOMENTUM LUCKY, REGENCY DARLING and GORGEOUS KING were sent for sampling. <13/6/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>WHAT MAN HORSE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. WHAT MAN HORSE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C H Yip this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, WHAT MAN HORSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.