25/06/2022  Shatin  Race 4

NUNCHUKS shifted in at the start, resulting in KING OF THE COURT and OSCAR GLORY being taken in onto PERFETTO which was bumped on the hindquarters by WOODFIRE BRO which shifted out after beginning awkwardly. This resulted in WOODFIRE BRO racing back in the field today. VOYAGE STAR began awkwardly. From wide barriers, LIFELINE VISION and EZRA were shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance, KASI FARASI was crowded for room between MARADO which shifted in before being directed back out and TYCOON JEWELLERY which was taken out by VOYAGE STAR. B Shinn (NUNCHUKS) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of OSCAR GLORY, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily hampered when having to be steadied away from the heels of NUNCHUKS from near the 1100 Metres until after the 1000 Metres and also causing MARADO to be inconvenienced passing the 1100 Metres. B Shinn was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 10 July 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 17 July 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Shinn was fined $50,000. Approaching the 900 Metres, STAR OF YUEN LONG, which travelled wide and without cover throughout the race, was bumped by VOYAGE STAR as that horse shifted out away from the heels of ROYAL AGILITY after being crossed by that horse. RAINBOW LIGHT (R Maia) was badly held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres attempted to improve into very tight running between ROYAL AGILITY and VOYAGE STAR. When attempting to improve, RAINBOW LIGHT bumped the hindquarters of VOYAGE STAR which became unbalanced when also racing tight inside NUNCHUKS. ROYAL AGILITY was also bumped on the hindquarters by RAINBOW LIGHT. Then near the 250 Metres, RAINBOW LIGHT was checked when unable to improve between ROYAL AGILITY and VOYAGE STAR. R Maia was reprimanded and advised to exercise care when attempting to obtain clear running in similar circumstances. Approaching the 250 Metres, WOODFIRE BRO momentarily raced tight between TYCOON JEWELLERY and STAR OF YUEN LONG which shifted out when giving ground. A veterinary inspection of VOYAGE STAR immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. RAINBOW LIGHT, NUNCHUKS and TYCOON JEWELLERY were sent for sampling.