KINANE`S HONG KONG CONTRACT EXTENDED Michael Kinane has had his Hong Kong contract extended by five weeks pending the resumption of racing in this country.Racing here has been shutdown since February 25th because of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the United Kingdom but is due to restart on April 14th.Kinane, currently employed as a club rider, was originally due to end his stint in the Chinese territory on March 25th.However, the Hong Kong Jockey Club today confirmed that Kinane has been granted an extension up until and including April 30th.By the same token, the arrangement is a flexible one. This means that he can be released at an earlier date should such a request be made.Kinane has ridden two winners in Hong Kong this year, including a shock success on 49-1 shot Idol in the prestigious Hong Kong Gold Cup.
