11/09/2022  Shatin  Race 4

SKY FIELD began only fairly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. LUCKY PATCH began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped KEEP YOU WARM. After the 1100 Metres, DUKE WAI was awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY SWEYNESSE. Near the 950 Metres, TRILLION WIN became unbalanced when crowded for room inside KEEP YOU WARM which was taken in by LUCKY SWEYNESSE which was then shifted out to relieve the crowding. S De Sousa (LUCKY SWEYNESSE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 800 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of KEEP YOU WARM, resulting in that horse having to be checked and shifting in across the rightful running of TRILLION WIN which was severely checked when crowded for room inside KEEP YOU WARM. SUPER WEALTHY, which was following TRILLION WIN, was severely checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. In this incident, LUCKY PATCH, DUKE WAI and SKY FIELD were also hampered in consequence. Having regard to the interference suffered by SUPER WEALTHY, TRILLION WIN and KEEP YOU WARM together with the degree of carelessness exhibited by Jockey De Sousa, he was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 28 September 2022 and to expire on Thursday, 6 October 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). After this, LUCKY PATCH remained awkwardly placed close to the heels of KEEP YOU WARM for some distance. Near the 650 Metres, DUKE WAI shifted in marginally, resulting in SUPER WEALTHY being crowded for room. After the 600 Metres, DUKE WAI shifted out away from the heels of KEEP YOU WARM and brushed LUCKY PATCH which in turn shifted out and inconvenienced SKY FIELD. Passing the 500 Metres, SKY FIELD was bumped by LUCKY PATCH which shifted out from behind WINNING DREAMER to obtain clear running. DUKE WAI was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and approaching the 300 Metres was shifted in away from the heels of KEEP YOU WARM and SUPER WEALTHY to obtain clear running. Approaching and passing the 200 Metres, LUCKY SWEYNESSE lay in under pressure. LUCKY SWEYNESSE then continued to lay in over the concluding stages. Passing the 200 Metres, DUKE WAI raced tight inside SUPER WEALTHY which shifted in. DUKE WAI was then held up for clear running behind HARMONY AND RICH and approaching the 100 Metres shifted to that horse’s outside which resulted in SUPER WEALTHY being inconvenienced. A veterinary inspection of SKY FIELD and WINNING DREAMER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of TRILLION WIN immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. LUCKY SWEYNESSE and CAMPIONE were sent for sampling.