03/04/2016  Shatin  Race 1

The Stewards interviewed Trainer K W Lui regarding HAYHAY (P343) being a pre-declaration withdrawal for this race when that horse was treated with Equipalazone and Bykahepar on 29 March 2016. Also interviewed was Mr C C Chan, Assistant Trainer II allocated to Mr Lui's stable for the current season. There is a seven day recommended withdrawal period for those medications in respect of a horse being entered to race. Mr Lui pleaded guilty to a breach of Rule 50(2) in that, as the person responsible for all matters pertaining to the running of his stable, he did arrange for HAYHAY to be entered for this racemeeting within the recommended withdrawal period after being treated. Mr Lui was fined the sum of $10,000. Mr Chan was advised that a report regarding his involvement in this matter would be forwarded to Stables Management for their consideration and necessary action. J Moreira (AH BO) was fined the sum of $3,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that Jockey Moreira had previously been penalized for a similar offence during this season. PRINCE FALCON began only fairly. GENTILIS began awkwardly and then on jumping was bumped by NO LAUGHING MATTER which shifted in. From the outside barriers, NO LAUGHING MATTER and SHARP HUNTER were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Near the 800 Metres, LUCKY FRIENDS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EQUITY DOCTRINE. Approaching the 500 Metres, LUCKY SEBRING was steadied when attempting to improve between LUCKY FRIENDS and PRINCE FALCON where there was insufficient room. In the early part of the Straight, NO LAUGHING MATTER hung in. For the majority of the race, FAIR WIND travelled wide and without cover. MOLLY'S JADE STAR and PRINCE FALCON were sent for sampling.