25/09/2011  Shatin  Race 3

STALLION SUPREME was difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, STALLION SUPREME will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. TOPPING LIGHT began awkwardly. SUPER BROTHER shifted in at the start and bumped SHARE OF GOLD. Apprentice T H So (DEPOSER) pleaded guilty to 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 SPACE RACE, resulting in that horse being badly crowded for room and having to be severely checked. When SPACE RACE was checked, STALLION SUPREME was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. SPACE RACE then became unbalanced and shifted out, resulting in CREATIVE UNION being crowded for room and checked. Apprentice So was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 10 October 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 next Saturday, 1 October 2011. Passing the 200 Metres, J Lloyd (KING OF HEARTS) dropped his right rein. Near the 100 Metres, SHARE OF GOLD was steadied away from the heels of TOPPING LIGHT (Apprentice C Y Ho) which shifted out under pressure. Apprentice Ho was advised to ensure that he makes every effort to keep his mounts on a straight course in similar circumstances. Near the 50 Metres, T Clark (SHARE OF GOLD) dropped his whip. T Clark was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out right to the end of the race where circumstances permit. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DEPOSER had sustained minor wounds to the left hock. A veterinary inspection of SPACE RACE after the race did not show any significant findings. DANE PATROL, TOPPING LIGHT and SHARE OF GOLD were sent for sampling.