SUNLINE RIDE UNDER SCRUTINY

Greg Childs` winning ride aboard Sunline in Sunday`s Hong Kong Mile may be the subject of an investigation by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, it was revealed today.

It follows comments attributed to him in the Sydney Morning Herald in which he admits to discussing tactics with Justin Sheehan, rider of third-placed Adam, which is not permissible in Hong Kong.

Childs told the Australian paper: 'I spoke to Justin and said, `Look we can`t cut each others throats and challenge for the lead`.

'Justin agreed. I just told him to follow me. He knew Adam wouldn`t have been able to beat Sunline. She is world class but it worked out perfectly for everyone.

'As Justin said afterwards, Adam running third, and the prize money it won, was like winning.'

Australian Jamie Stier, the Hong Kong Jockey Club deputy chief steward said: 'I am aware of the comments attributed to Greg Childs in the Sydney press.

'John Schreck (the chief steward) is away for a couple of days but the matter will be discussed on his return as to what we do.

'We would not want jockeys colluding before a race. It`s not permissible.'

Sheehan had already incurred the wrath of the stewards after he was found guilty of crowding in this race. He was banned until January 4th.