RACE-5 THE NAAS RATING 55-30 (CLASS 4) 1510 METRES (30)
Prior to correct weight Stewards viewed the patrol video and S Nakano, rider of 5 Rayquaza the sixth placegetter also viewed the patrol video and decided not to lodge an objection.
1 Flying Culture (C L Cheung) - A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
2 Military Strongman (L Corrales) - Unplaced favorite. Rider stated that his mount travelled well throughout the event, however one-paced to the line and may not have appreciated the kickback.
5 Rayquaza (S Nakano) - Had to be checked after passing the 100 metres (see inquiry report).
7 Baby Shark (K F Choi) - Shortly after the start, was tightened for room, checked and clipped heels (See inquiry report).
RACING INCIDENT & INQUIRY:
Stewards inquired into an incident around 50 metres after the start. On the evidence, it was established that at that point, 7 Baby Shark had to be checked and clipped the heels of 1 Flying Culture when tightened for room between 1 Flying Culture and 3 Treasurelakebuddy (Apprentice Tesuri) which shifted slightly in and away from 5 Rayquaza (S Nakano) after being brushed by that gelding which had shifted in. Stewards were of the view that S Nakano had made sufficient effort to correct his mount as it contacted 3 Treasurelakebuddy, and noted that Apprentice Tesuri was unable to shift his mount out at the time of the incident due to 5 Rayquaza being tight to the outside of 3 Treasurelakebuddy. In all the circumstances, S Nakano and Apprentice Tesuri were notified that they must do their utmost to protect their fellow riders at all times
Apprentice Tesuri, rider of 3 Treasurelakebuddy was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MJC Rule 132(i) in that after passing the 100 metres he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in, resulting in 5 Rayquaza being tightened for room, losing its rightful running and having to be checked. Apprentice Tesuri had his license to ride in races suspended for 1 race day, covering the racemeeting of Saturday 25 November 2023. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account factors raised by Trainer W K Lam, master of Apprentice Tesuri, and other mitigating factors as well the level of carelessness and interference. He was advised of his rights of appeal.
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