07/04/2010  Happy Valley  Race 8

From a barrier towards the outside, ROYAL KNIGHT was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. For some distance after the start, BEST MILITARY raced in restricted room between MASTER DRAGON which shifted out and SUNRISE which was taken in slightly by YOUNG HERO. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, HEADSIWIN got its head up and was steadied away from the heels of BEST MILITARY. HEADSIWIN then proved difficult to settle for some distance after this. Passing the 900 Metes, BEST MILITARY shifted out and then was allowed to stride forward. After this, BEST MILITARY raced three wide and without cover. SUNRISE travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. For some distance after entering the Straight, MOON CHASER was checked away from the heels of YOUNG HERO. Then near the 200 Metres, MOON CHASER was disappointed for running between SUNRISE and BEST MILITARY which shifted out after being bumped by MASTER GUNNER which raced tight between BEST MILITARY and GOOD LUCK WIN which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. Near the 250 Metres, ROYAL KNIGHT was shifted out after being disappointed for running inside SUPERNOVA which shifted in. D Whyte (MOON CHASER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of YOUNG HERO, resulting in that horse being taken in across the rightful running of MASTER DRAGON, causing that horse to be checked. D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Sunday, 9 May 2010 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). This suspension shall commence on Sunday, 2 May 2010 on which day D Whyte was due to resume race riding from a suspension incurred at the Sha Tin racemeeting last Sunday. In addition, D Whyte was fined $40,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating 1 further raceday. MOON CHASER, MASTER GUNNER and SUPERNOVA were sent for sampling.