19/05/2010  Happy Valley  Race 8

On arrival at the Start, LU YUE, which made contact with a running rail when leaving the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who reported that the horse had two mild abrasion wounds to the chest. However, he said that, in his opinion, the horse was suitable to race. CERISE CHERRY, which was difficult to load, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test before being allowed to race again. CERISE CHERRY knuckled over at the start. Shortly after the start, PRINCE KALAMOUN was steadied when crowded for room between BUTTERFIELD and MIGHTY SUN which shifted out and away from DUMBARTON ROCK. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, PRINCE KALAMOUN and YUE LU TREASURE bumped. D Whyte (SAPELLI) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of YUE LU TREASURE, causing that horse to be checked and lose its rightful running. D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 7 June 2010 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, 30 May 2010. In addition, D Whyte was fined $80,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating 2 further racedays. Approaching the 200 Metres, BEAUTY FOREVER shifted in and bumped LITTLE DREAMS. W C Marwing reported that CERISE CHERRY, in his opinion, failed to run out the 1800 Metres of tonight’s event. A veterinary inspection of SAPELLI, CERISE CHERRY and LU YUE after the race did not show any significant findings. LITTLE DREAMS, SOVIET PEARL and DUMBARTON ROCK were sent for sampling.