19/10/2014  Happy Valley  Race 5

ONE OF A KIND began awkwardly and lost ground. On jumping, KOKODA shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of MAZANDARAN. OWNERS’ GLORY shifted in at the start and bumped PANTHER RUN which in turn shifted in and bumped YOU KNOW I WIN which became unbalanced. SOUTHERN SPRINGS and SPICY SIAM made heavy contact on jumping. From the outside barrier, ELEGANCE KLAMMER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1600 Metres, OWNERS’ GLORY was steadied away from the heels of SOUTHERN SPRINGS (T H So) which shifted in when not properly clear. T H So was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future. T H So pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he failed to take sufficient measures to prevent SOUTHERN SPRINGS from shifting in, resulting in MAZANDARAN being taken in across the rightful running of KOKODA which was checked. T H So was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 13 November 2014 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).  The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 29 October 2014. Apprentice C Y Lui (GOOD THINKER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that for some distance after the 850 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of MAZANDARAN, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily crowded for room and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled approaching the 700 Metres.  Apprentice Lui was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 1 December 2014 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).  The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 19 November 2014. Passing the 800 Metres, KOKODA got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle. OWNERS’ GLORY, which was following KOKODA, shifted in abruptly away from the heels of that horse, resulting in ONE OF A KIND being badly crowded for room. PANTHER RUN, which was following OWNERS’ GLORY, was hampered in consequence. For some distance after this, KOKODA continued to prove difficult to settle and making the turn near the 550 Metres got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of SPICY SIAM. Prior to the 800 Metres, YOU KNOW I WIN was left racing wide and without cover. For some distance prior to the 400 Metres, YOUNG TALENT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HEAVENISARACEHORSE. Passing the 300 Metres, KOKODA was shifted out away from the heels of YOU KNOW I WIN which shifted marginally. Near the 150 Metres, KOKODA shifted in, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount. A veterinary inspection of YOU KNOW I WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KOKODA, OWNERS’ GLORY and MAZANDARAN were sent for sampling.