SOMETHING SPECIAL was slow to begin and had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 200 Metres. From wide barriers, CLASSIC ENERGY and VIVA GUY were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. In the early and middle stages, REDOUTE STAR travelled wide and without cover and near the 900 Metres was allowed to stride forward to obtain a position closer to the rail. Passing the 50 Metres, the whip of G Cheyne (NORDIC STAR) was knocked from his grasp by the whip of H W Lai (VIVA GUY). D Whyte (GREAT RENOWN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of HAPPY MASTER, causing that horse to be taken in onto NORDIC STAR which as a result was crowded for room and lost the running to which it was rightfully entitled. D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 26 September 2011 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, 18 September 2011. A veterinary inspection of TRAVEL GUIDE after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ELEPHANT CHEERS after the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, ELEPHANT CHEERS will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GREAT RENOWN and VIVA GUY were sent for sampling.
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