11/03/2023  Shatin  Race 7

From the outside barriers, FANTASTIC TREASURE and ATULLIBIGEAL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 200 Metres, BOURBONAIRE was steadied when crowded by FANTASTIC TREASURE (K C Leung) which shifted to the inside of AMAZING VICTORY to secure clear running. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. H Bentley (THE ROCK) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 800 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of THE GOLDEN SCENERY, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily crowded for room and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. H Bentley was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 19 March 2023 and to expire on Thursday, 23 March 2023 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Bentley’s good race riding record. A veterinary inspection of MR ASCENDENCY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AMAZING VICTORY, CIRCUIT STELLAR and FANTASTIC TREASURE were sent for sampling.