22/10/2015  Happy Valley  Race 4

GRIFFINDOR was slow to begin. CIRCUIT STAR began awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded for room between CHARLIE VICTOR and STRATHEARN, both of which shifted ground. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, MIGHTY EQUUS failed to muster speed. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, GRIFFINDOR raced in restricted room between WINNING MASCOT and MIGHTY EQUUS which shifted in. Also passing the winning post on the first occasion, STRATHEARN shifted in and bumped GOLD TALENT. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, MIGHTY EQUUS was steadied away from the heels of SOUTHERN SPRINGS. GRIFFINDOR lost its left front plate after passing the winning post on the first occasion. Passing the 1300 Metres, STRATHEARN got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOUTHERN SPRINGS. SOUTHERN SPRINGS travelled wide and without cover until approaching the 700 Metres at which time CIRCUIT STAR, which had been ridden along from the rear of the field due to the slow tempo, was left racing in a three wide position outside the lead. In the early part of the Straight, STRATHEARN got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. M L Yeung (CALIFORNIA CHERISH) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of STRATHEARN, causing that horse to be checked after losing its rightful running inside SPINNING DANCER which shifted in marginally. M L Yeung was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 26 November 2015 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 Saturday, 14 November 2015. A veterinary inspection of LIGHTNING PEGASUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WINNING MASCOT and BRIGHT CONCEPT were sent for sampling. <23/10/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIRCUIT STAR was lame in its left hind foot on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.