30/10/2013  Shatin  Race 7

Whilst in the saddling stalls, HELLA HEDGE had its right front plate adjusted. HELLA HEDGE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. HELLA HEDGE was crowded for room at the start between IMPERIAL CHAMPION and SICHUAN VIGOUR which shifted in. CHEETAH BOY was slow to begin. FUN TAPESTRY, which was leaning on the outside of its stall as the start was effected, began awkwardly. Apprentice C Y Lui (DANE PATROL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that shortly after the start when riding his mount along he permitted it to shift out when not clear of KA YING KID, causing that horse to be badly hampered and in turn taken out onto IMPERIAL CHAMPION which was buffeted for room to the outside of KA YING KID. Apprentice Lui was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 14 November 2013 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 3 November 2013. Approaching the 700 Metres, SICHUAN VIGOUR got its head on the side and lay in. For the majority of the race, BEAUTY SPARKLE got its head on the side and hung in and over the final 200 Metres proved difficult to ride. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY SPARKLE, FUN TAPESTRY and DANE PATROL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AMBER SKY and SICHUAN VIGOUR were sent for sampling.