06/12/2008  Shatin  Race 4

As the gates opened, JOLLY WONGCHOY, which was fractious in its stall, lifted its front feet off the ground and as a consequence was slow to begin. On jumping, WONG’S SUCCESS was taken back. FANTASTIC DANCER was slow into stride. Making the turn at the 700 Metres, HAPPY ALL AROUND got its head on the side and hung in. At the 600 Metres, JOYFUL YEARS was carried wider by LUCKY CHAMPION. From prior to the 200 Metres until near the 100 Metres, FANTASTIC DANCER was held up and unable to improve. B Prebble (AMAZING CHOICE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of DASH, causing that horse to be carried in, resulting in crowding on its inside to WADADELIGHT which as a result lost its rightful running and was checked. B Prebble was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday 29 December 2008 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday 17 December 2008. After the 200 Metres, WONG’S SUCCESS was steadied when disappointed for running between HAPPY ALL AROUND and NASA PEARL, then prior to the winning post when making ground was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY CHAMPION. Because of this, WONG’S SUCCESS was not ridden out to the end of the race as it normally would be. Throughout the race, BREAKING POINT travelled wide and without cover. GOLDEN TREASURE and AMAZING CHOICE were sent for sampling.