KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG
PENANG TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JULY MEETING 2020 – 1ST DAY,
SUNDAY, 19TH JULY 2020
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT (Races 1 to 3)
YIELDING (Races 3 to 8)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward) and Mr Devaraj Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
8 |
YELLOW JADE HORSE |
App S Rosmizan |
App P Haris |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R436) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M
CAVATINA, a course scratching as it had a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
POLO TYCOON which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for GOLD KIDS (M Ganeesh).
MR RIGHT (SS Vanan) had to steady racing to the 900M when OUR RIVER DANCER (J Daniel) rolled in.
Racing to the 200M, MR RIGHT which was held up for a clear run, had to be steadied for some distance and shifted out to obtain a clear run.
Racing to the 150M, GOLDEN EXPLORER (R Rueven) shifted in, resulting in JUMBO STAR (J Chuah) having to steady and taken in, making contact with OUR RIVER DANCER. Jockey R Rueven was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
OUR RIVER DANCER |
J Daniel |
1:06.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
GOLDEN EXPLORER |
R Rueven |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
LOYALTY’S ANGEL |
S Anandan |
– |
Nose |
|
4th |
PARISBAS |
App A Azizi |
– |
1 |
RACE 2 (R 437) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M
CLOUD SHADOW, a course scratching as it had sustained a stone bruise off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SHREDDER which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of NUMERO UNO (K Eirwan) at 1.55pm acting on veterinary advice that it was lame off hind. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
BM POWER (Z Khairil) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
SHREDDER (S Ruzaini) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BM POWER returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT SONG, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HEART FEELING |
SS Vanan |
1:05.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
CLASSIC KING |
J Daniel |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
DARCI SUPER |
CK Tan |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
MYSTICAL STAR |
App S Hafis |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 3 (R438) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M
ZAC ACE, RAGNAR, GENERAL QIN and TUN O’REILLY which were up 19kgs, 19kgs, 20kgs and 22kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were all checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
GENERAL QIN (S Muniandy) was slow to begin.
OLIVER (App S Hafis) was slow to start.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT STAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
RAGNAR |
S Ruzaini |
1:11.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
ZAC ACE |
App P Haris |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
TUN O’REILLY |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
POLO BOY |
K Eirwan |
– |
¾ |
The State of Track was upgraded to “Yielding” after the running of this race.
RACE 4 (R439) CLASS 4(A) – 1200M
KANTE and AWATERE which were up 31kgs and 21kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for GENERAL TYCOON (S Ruzaini).
App S Saddam, the rider of SUNNY STAR, was dislodged en route to the start. SUNNY STAR was apprehended, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
HUN YEANG ROAD (App S Hafis) and UNCHAINED MELODY (App P Haris) were both slow into stride.
At about the 300M, UNCHAINED MELODY attempted to take a run to the inside of GLORIA MARIS (M Ganeesh) and when doing so, GLORIA MARIS rolled in and as a consequence, UNCHAINED MELODY was tightened for galloping room and had to check to avoid the heels of GLORIA MARIS. Jockey M Ganeesh was shown the vision of the incident and was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of EMPEROR TAIZONG, reported that he had to steady at about the 1000M and again at the 800M.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DUTY FIRST (J Chuah) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of KANTE and Jockey J Daniel, the rider of PURPLE RAIN, both reported that their mounts were not striding freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of KANTE revealed no obvious abnormality and PURPLE RAIN returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. As such, PURPLE RAIN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
GLORIA MARIS |
M Ganeesh |
1:10.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
SUNNY STAR |
App S Saddam |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
EMPEROR TAIZONG |
S Muniandy |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
AWATERE |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R440) BANDED 51-74 – 1200M
SILVER WIND and MULTIBLUE SHARK, both course scratchings as they were bruised near fore cannon and had a seedy toe off fore respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SO ON which was down 23kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Trainer B Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SO ON (K Eirwan).
FLYING BABY (S Ruzaini) and MASTER JIANGMEN (CK Tan) were both slow to begin.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SACRED SURFER, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
D’GREAT BOSS |
R Rueven |
1:10.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
ANONYMOUS |
S Anandan |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
PENDRAGON PRINCESS |
App SN Shiva |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
ARAGORN |
S Muniandy |
– |
1 |
RACE 6 (R441) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M
GENERAL CHENG and TEAM WINNER, both course scratchings as they had skin rashes and was sore off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR DJ and CRACKING TOTTIE which were both down 17kgs in body weight and ALL SERENE which was up 22kgs in body weight since their last run, were all checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
PHAN NEE STAR (App S Hafis) reared as the gates were released and was slow to begin.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of ALL SERENE, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
CRACKING TOTTIE |
M Ganeesh |
1:10.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT CHANCE |
S Salee |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
ALASAMO |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
FRANKLY MY DEAR |
App S Saddam |
– |
½ |
RACE 7 (R442) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M
WILDFIRE, a course scratching as it had fever, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
QUASAR which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for TILSWORTH MALI (M Ganeesh).
App S Rosmizan, the rider of YOU ARE GENIUS, was dislodged on pulling up. He was exempted from weighing in and was sent to hospital for observation.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SECKILL |
R Rueven |
1:04.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
QUASAR |
App P Mogun |
– |
5 |
|
4th |
L’KEN |
S Ruzaini |
– |
3 ½ |
RACE 8 (R443) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M
ABEBE which was down 25kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace App S Rosmizan as the rider of YELLOW JADE HORSE as the latter was stood down.
ABEBE (M Ganeesh) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
ABEBE jumped away awkwardly.
CHINA CAPTAIN (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SUPER COME |
App S Hafis |
1:05.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
MY AIM |
App S Saddam |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
COMECATCHME |
App P Mogun |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
YELLOW JADE HORSE |
App P Haris |
– |
1 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
The following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd February 2020 to 21st March 2020 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again
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SONNY BILL (E432) Tr. K Coetzee – Epiglottic Entrapment Release – 1000M/Vet
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
29 FEBRUARY 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020
The report dated 5 March 2020 (V20/031) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 25 bottles of coded urine samples and 29 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
29 FEBRUARY 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020
The report dated 5 March 2020 (V20/032) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
GENERAL REPORT – TUESDAY, 7 JULY 2020
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING AN ALTERCATION BETWEEN TRAINER S EDWARDS AND TRAINER MW TEH ON 19 FEBRUARY 2020 AT SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC)
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into an altercation at trackwork on 19th February 2020.
Evidence was taken from Trainers S Edwards and MW Teh. The Stewards also considered the video recordings of certain aspects of an exchange between the parties.
After considering the issue:
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Trainer S Edwards was warned under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in the manner he addressed Trainer MW Teh.
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Trainer MW Teh was warned under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in the manner in which he addressed Trainer S Edwards.
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Both Trainers were reminded that common SLTC facilities were available to all trainers who were obliged to share respectfully.
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO TRAINER MW TEH’S MANNER TOWARDS A SYCE ON 4 MARCH 2020 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC)
Following a first-hand report from an attending Steward, Trainer MW Teh was questioned initially regarding the manner in which he addressed and referred to a Syce employed by another trainer on 4 March 2020.
After considering the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Trainer MW Teh had acted in an inappropriate verbal manner towards the Syce. Mr Teh was subsequently reprimanded under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct and advised that a repetition would lead to action being taken.
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE PRE-RACE EXAMINATION OF TRINITY GRACE IN RACE 5 (R298) ON SATURDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 2020 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SPECIAL MEETING).
The Stewards concluded the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the pre-race veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE in the above race.
In consultation with Dr Shri Kanth, Senior Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC, the Stewards identified from video footage that TRINITY GRACE was fractious after being placed in the stalls and exited rearward on two (2) occasions. On both occasions, TRINITY GRACE was examined by the Veterinarian at the start but from a considerable distance.
The Stewards considered that a close-up examination of the gelding may have revealed the minor injury.
As a result of the inquiry, Dr Shri undertook to formulate a Standard Operating Practice for Veterinarians attending at the start of races.
SLTC RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT – TUESDAY, 7 JULY 2020
APPEAL BY JOCKEY CHENG HAN KOK (HK CHENG) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF EIGHT (8) MALAYSIAN RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(b)(ii) FOR IMPROPER RIDING IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “READY TO RULE” IN RACE 3 (R183) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), ON SATURDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020
The Selangor Turf Club (SLTC) Racing Stewards considered the above appeal.
Other than the grounds of appeal, no further evidence was adduced. However, the SLTC Racing Stewards considered a report from the Chief Stipendiary Steward (SLTC).
The SLTC Racing Stewards directed under MRA Rule 149(1)(c), that due to the extraordinary circumstances experienced during Covid 19 Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions, that the following applies:
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Jockey HK Cheng plea of guilty to the improper riding charge is recorded and conviction stands;
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The penalty of eight (8) Malaysian race days be vacated.
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The deposit of RM2500/- be refunded.
SLTC OFFICIAL TESTS – JUNE 2020
The following horses have undergone their respective tests on the dates as stated below:
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|
Name of Horse |
MRA Brand |
Trainer |
Test |
Result |
Date of Test |
|
1 |
LIM’S CASINO |
R613 |
BT Lim |
1000M/vet from the Starting Stall |
Passed |
26 June 2020 |
|
2 |
HAPPY GHOST |
H340 |
BT Lim |
1 Starting Stall |
Passed |
26 June 2020 |
|
3 |
ELITE GENERAL |
E35 |
BT Lim |
1000M/vet from the Starting Stall |
Passed |
26 June 2020 |
|
4 |
POMP |
W587 |
PS Kumaran |
1000M/vet from the Starting Stall |
Passed |
26 June 2020 |
|
5 |
TRINITY GRACE |
E178 |
SY Lim |
1 Starting Stall |
Passed |
17 June 2020 |
|
6 |
MR O’REILLY |
H33 |
F Maynard |
Bleeder’s test & 1000M/vet |
Passed |
11 June 2020 |
|
7 |
TARGET |
C528 |
C Leck |
1 Starting Stall |
Passed |
9 June 2020 |
|
8 |
BLUE HAWAII |
E348 |
C Leck |
1 Starting Stall |
Passed |
9 June 2020 |
SLTC TRACKWORK -THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
ELECTRIC KING (H152) bled during the above trackwork and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
SLTC TRACKWORK – THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2020,
Track Rider Ahmad Firdaus Farhan bin Zul Fakarudin (TR.94), licensed to Trainer SY Lim, was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to properly obey the directive of the Stewards by not wearing a mask and smoking whilst mounted during trackwork at the Selangor Turf Club on Thursday, 9 July 2020.
FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
Stable Supervisor Dominique Cheah Soong Jin, licensed to Trainer WC Lim, was fined RM250/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 41(4)(b) for failing to wear a body protector whilst mounted during trackwork at the Selangor Turf Club on Friday, 26 June 2020.
URINE SAMPLE CODED “28605” REPORTED TO BE TAKEN FROM “D’GREAT TALENT” AFTER THIS HORSE RACED AT PNTC ON 15TH SEPTEMBER 2019, UPON ANALYSIS, REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF “BOLDENONE SULPHATE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS
A subsequent ‘ Clearing Sample’ coded “35401” taken from “D’GREAT TALENT” on 8th July 2020 was analysed by USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd. and reported to be negative for “Boldenone Sulphate”. As such, the Stewards have cleared “D’GREAT TALENT” to resume racing with immediate effect under MRA Rule 134(12).
PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST –1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 19TH JULY 2020
PENANG TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2020
The report dated 19th July 2020 (PNTC #V20/05) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 85 coded blood samples were received from the above- mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All the samples were analyzed and passed the pre-race testing criteria.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 19TH JULY 2020 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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4 |
IPOH DASH |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
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5 |
ARIF |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
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5 |
ASTRA |
Sore both hind bumpers |
Vet examination |
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5 |
SECRET AGENT |
Stone bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
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6 |
STREETS OF FIRE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
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8 |
SHEN LONG |
Punctured wound near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
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8 |
LAW BY LAW |
Sore left knee |
Vet examination |
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8 |
AIR COMBAT |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
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8 |
GLENAFTON |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 19TH JULY 2020 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
CAVATINA |
Vet examination |
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2 |
CLOUD SHADOW |
Vet examination |
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2 |
NUMERO UNO & BM POWER |
1000M & vet examination each |
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3 |
Nil |
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4 |
DUTY FIRST & PURPLE RAIN |
1000M & vet examination each |
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5 |
SILVER WIND & MULTIBLUE SHARK |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
GENERAL CHENG & TEAM WINNER |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
WILDFIRE |
Vet examination |
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8 |
Nil |
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PRTC |
SONNY BILL |
1000M & vet examination |
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SLTC 14/5/2020 |
ELECTRIC KING |
Bleeder’s test ( 3 months) |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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R1 |
Trainer SY Lim |
GOLD KIDS |
19/7/2020 |
100 |
65(5)(c) |
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R4 |
Trainer CC Ooi |
GENERAL TYCOON |
19/7/2020 |
100 |
65(5)(c) |
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R5 |
Trainer B Ng |
SO ON |
19/7/2020 |
100 |
65(5)(c) |
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R7 |
Trainer SY Lim |
TILSWORTH MALI |
19/7/2020 |
100 |
65(5)(c) |
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R8 |
Trainer SY Lim |
ABEBE |
19/7/2020 |
100 |
65(5)(c) |
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SLTC |
Track Rider Ahmad Firdaus Farhan bin Zul Fakarudin (TR.94) |
– |
9/7/2020 |
500 |
152(5)(a) |
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SLTC |
Stable Supervisor Dominique Cheah Soong Jin |
– |
26/6//2020 |
250 |
41(4)(b) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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