11/12/2011  Shatin  Race 8

AMBITIOUS DRAGON was slow to begin and shortly after the start was bumped by RANSOM NOTE which was taken out by PURE CHAMPION. When being steadied to obtain cover passing the winning post on the first occasion, JACOBEE got its head up and proved difficult to settle. Near the 1700 Metres, CIRRUS DES AIGLES was steadied away from the heels of BYWORD (M Guyon) which shifted in. M Guyon was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 700 Metres, JACOBEE was steadied away from the heels of RANSOM NOTE. CIRRUS DES AIGLES had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. M Chadwick (CALIFORNIA MEMORY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 50 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of ZAZOU, resulting in ZAZOU being taken across behind the rightful running of BYWORD which was hampered. M Chadwick was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 9 January 2012 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, 1 January 2012. In addition, M Chadwick was fined $40,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating one further raceday. DURBAN THUNDER travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. AMBITIOUS DRAGON, CALIFORNIA MEMORY and IRIAN were sent for sampling.