15/06/2016  Happy Valley  Race 1

SWEET BEAN was slow to begin. MR VANILLA and OWNERS' GLORY bumped shortly after the start. MI SAVVY BOY lost its right front plate near the 1750 Metres. CASA MASTER was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. For some distance approaching and passing the 1300 Metres, SWEET BEAN (C Y Ho) and SMART GUY (K C Leung) raced tight as a result of C Y Ho attempting to shift SWEET BEAN away from the rail. In this incident, K C Leung shifted his weight in the saddle, which is permissible, in order to prevent SWEET BEAN from shifting ground, however, his right knee was momentarily extended towards SWEET BEAN. K C Leung was advised that whilst the Stewards encourage competitive riding, there was a limit to the measures he could employ in order to maintain his position. He was further advised that his riding on this occasion had the potential of breaching the Rules of Racing. He was told to ensure that no part of his body is extended towards another horse or rider during a race. Approaching the 600 Metres, HIGH SPEED METRO was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OWNERS' GLORY when endeavouring to improve into tight running between that horse and ENDLESS LOVE. Near the 50 Metres, ENJOY THE GAME (M Chadwick) and MIGHTY WONGCHOY raced tight as a result of ENJOY THE GAME shifting in. This resulted in M Chadwick not being able to fully utilize the whip. A veterinary inspection of HIGH SPEED METRO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CASA MASTER, ENJOY THE GAME and MIGHTY WONGCHOY were sent for sampling.