21/06/2009  Shatin  Race 2

On jumping, SUPREME COMMANDER, which was being taken back, got its head up. MAGIC J was slow into stride. In the early stages, after being taken back, SICHUAN HERO raced keenly. J Lloyd (SPIRIT OF LO PAN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that at the 1200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of SUPER BOBO which as a result was carried in across the rightful running of MAJESTIC HEART which was checked. ROCKET AND GOLD and SUPREME COMMANDER, which were following, were checked in consequence and ELECTRONIC MASTER and MAGIC J were hampered. J Lloyd was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday 2 July 2009 on which day he may resume race riding (1 Hong Kong raceday). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday 28 June 2009. In addition, J Lloyd was fined $40,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating two further racedays. Near the 500 Metres, CONNOISSEUR’S LOVE got its head on the side and hung in. At the 400 Metres, MAGIC J was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of WONG’S FAVOURITE which shifted in after getting its head on the side and commencing to hang. On straightening, ELECTRONIC MASTER was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of SICHUAN HERO. Near the 200 Metres, LANCELOT, which was hanging in, was steadied when awkwardly placed inside the heels of MAMMA MIA which drifted in. At the 50 Metres, SICHUAN HERO was momentarily steadied away from the heels of ELECTRONIC MASTER. When questioned regarding the poor performance of SPIRIT OF LO PAN, J Lloyd said he was instructed to ride his mount in the first three if possible. He said SPIRIT OF LO PAN today raced “flat” throughout and did not travel at any stage. Trainer Y S Tsui advised the Stewards that it is not his intention to race SPIRIT OF LO PAN again this season. Acting on this advice, the Stewards decided no action ought to be taken. SPIRIT OF LO PAN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of SPIRIT OF LO PAN after the race did not show any significant findings. MAJESTIC HEART and SUPER BOBO were sent for sampling.