03/02/2016  Happy Valley  Race 6

FOODIE was crowded for room on jumping between CHATER DREAM and THE SHOW which got its head on the side and shifted out abruptly. TRUMP shifted out on jumping and bumped GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS. From the outside barriers, CHINA DELIGHT and ACCLAIMED LIGHT were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, TRUMP hung out and proved difficult to settle for the remainder of the race. Before being allowed to race again, TRUMP will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend. Passing the 450 Metres, BEAUTY KINGDOM shifted out away from the heels of CHINA DELIGHT (M L Yeung) which shifted to the outside of CHATER DREAM. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. ACCLAIMED LIGHT had difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the Straight. Approaching the 200 Metres, GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS shifted out and bumped TRUMP. After the 200 Metres, CHATER DREAM got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Approaching the 150 Metres, BEAUTY KINGDOM was shifted in away from the heels of CHINA DELIGHT. G Mosse pleaded guilty to a charge of Stewards' Instruction 22(3) in that after passing the winning post he used his whip in an inappropriate manner by striking TRUMP in the vicinity of the head. In assessing all the circumstances in respect of this matter including the contrition shown by Jockey Mosse, the Stewards believed the appropriate penalty was for him to be fined the sum of $15,000. When questioned, C Y Ho stated that as LET ME DO was attempting 1650 Metres for the first time and having drawn an inside barrier, it was decided for the horse to be ridden in a forward position and to lead if possible. When questioned, S de Sousa stated that he had been asked to ride BEAUTY KINGDOM in a forward position if possible. He said BEAUTY KINGDOM began only fairly, shifted out at the start and bumped CHINA DELIGHT which resulted in his horse becoming unbalanced. He said he rode BEAUTY KINGDOM along for a short distance, however, he formed the opinion that he was going to have to make too much use of the horse to continue forward and cross runners to his inside, therefore he elected, shortly after the start, to shift his mount across and obtain cover. He said he felt this was the best option for the horse under the circumstances as had he have persevered in riding BEAUTY KINGDOM forward, the horse would have been left racing very wide. He added near the 1200 Metres he was able to obtain a position one horse off the rail in about midfield. He said when the tempo of the race quickened after the 500 Metres, BEAUTY KINGDOM was left flat-footed and then finished off the race only one-paced. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY KINGDOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LOTUS BREEZE and TRUMP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAUTY KINGDOM, FOODIE and CHATER DREAM were sent for sampling. <4/2/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>BEAUTY KINGDOM, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. BEAUTY KINGDOM was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg and have a restricted action. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY KINGDOM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.