20/11/2016  Shatin  Race 4

Just prior to the start being effected, HO HO FEEL became fractious and as the start was effected lifted its front feet off the ground and was slow to begin. HO HO FEEL was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LOTUS STRIKES BACK shifted out at the start and bumped PACKING GENIUS. SHARP SAILOR began awkwardly. From a wide barrier, FULL GLORY was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 1700 Metres, JOLLY GENE was left racing wide and without cover and was then allowed to improve its position passing the 1600 Metres. JOLLY GENE continued to travel wide and without cover until after the 1200 Metres at which stage it was able to assume the lead. PREMIUM CHAMPION was left racing wide and without cover after the 1200 Metres. Near the 750 Metres, SHARP SAILOR became unbalanced when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EASY HEDGE. At the entrance to the Straight, HO HO FEEL was shifted in away from the heels of PACKING GENIUS to obtain clear running after being held up for a run behind that horse rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 300 Metres, EASY HEDGE was steadied away from the heels of HOLMES LEGEND when unable to obtain clear running between that horse and HAPPY CONTENDER. For some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres, EASY HEDGE was badly held up for clear running after again being disappointed for running between HOLMES LEGEND and HAPPY CONTENDER. S de Sousa (ALLCASH) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that for some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in, causing SHARP SAILOR to be badly crowded for room, to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. S de Sousa was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 18 December 2016 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, S de Sousa was fined $22,500. A veterinary inspection of FULL GLORY and ABLE DEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EASY HEDGE, REDWOOD BABY and ALLCASH were sent for sampling.