STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2017

SATURDAY, 15 JULY 2017

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Cadet Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R892)         CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

CONQUISTADOR (SU Lim) jumped away awkwardly.

TAKE A BOW (App W Faizal) and IT’S DONE MATE (App AK Lim) both laid out away from the whip over the final 200M and finished wider on the track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	STEERING	Lame near fore fetlock	1000M/vet (1 day no trackwork)		Course scratching
1	EASY AHEAD	Capacity field	–		EA
1	HAPPY AMIGO	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
1	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R893)         CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

The saddle on D’GREAT SWIFT (App KC Wong) was readjusted behind the barriers.

Jockey A Nawawi, the rider of BOWEN BOY, reported that his whip broke during the running of the race.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of LITTLE MAN, reported that his breast-plate broke on jumping away.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	PERFECTLY PERFECT	Dropped in condition	Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
2	SILVER MAN	Capacity field	–		EA
2	TEEN ANGEL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R894)         CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A) 

Trainer C Leck was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NATION THEATRE (C Goon).

TIME AFTER TIME (App AK Lim) dislodged its rider at the start, galloped a  considerable distance and after being apprehended, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon who declared the gelding unfit to start. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:16pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

BRILLIANT STAR (M Zairi) shifted in on jumping away and brushed BARKER ROAD KID (App KC Wong) shifted in, checking REACHING (G Pereira) and as a consequence, GOLD POWER (D Chong) had to be steadied and lost its position.

GOLD POWER and REACHING both over-raced in the middle stages of the race.

RAINBOW FISH (J Low) rolled in at the 300M resulting in BRILLIANT STAR being taken in slightly and as a result, BULLISH LUCK (App W Faizal) which was attempting a tight run to the inside of BRILLIANT STAR had to be steadied and was disappointed for that run.  BULLISH LUCK had to be eased out to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	LIM’S MIRAGE	Sore on the left eye	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	FUMIO	Capacity field	–		EA
3	TIME AFTER TIME	Dislodged rider & galloped a considerable distance	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)		Withdrawn at 2:16pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R895)         CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

Acting on veterinary advice that REMEMBER ME (F Yap) had shifted its near fore plate causing the nails to prick its sole, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:47pm. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HAPPY SIXTYSIX dislodged its rider after the winning post. Jockey C Goon, the rider of HAPPY SIXTYSIX, was exempted from weighing in.

Racing inside the 200M, BEAUTIFUL BABY (SU Lim) had to steady to avoid the heels  of JERAM VILLAGE (S Ruzaini) which laid out.

The Stewards questioned Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of JERAM VILLAGE, as to why the gelding was slow to begin. He stated that he could not offer any other explanation other than that the gelding was too long in the barrier. His explanation was noted.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running of KABALI in this race. After taking evidence from App M Hanif, the rider of KABALI, in the presence of his Master, Trainer LN Danis, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	TAKEAIM	Suspected gastric ulceration	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
4	BIG GHOST	Capacity field	–		EA
4	REMEMBER ME	Shifted near fore plate – causing nail prick to the sole	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 2:47pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	IDEAL GUIDE			+18
4	BEAUTIFUL BABY			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R896)         CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

GOLDEN DRAGON (J Low) which was difficult to be loaded, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

TOTALITY (App AK Lim) shifted in when jumping away, taking FULL MEANING (App KC Wong) in onto HAPPY EDDINGTON (App WK Lee) which was checked.

JET COSMO (App W Faizal) jumped away awkwardly and inwards, and bumped ARC CARA (S Anandan).

MARIO ATTILA (L Sofhan) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

FULL MEANING which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	SAYANG ME	Capacity field	–		EA
5	MORE POWER	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SHELLOMADA	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R897)         CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) jumped away awkwardly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	MEGUSTO	Capacity field	–		EA
6	KING ROULETTE	Capacity field	–		EA
6	ALOHA	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
6	Nil			–
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R898)         MALAYSIA  3YO  CHAMPIONSHIP  FINAL  2017   –  1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

YENDOR (F Yap) over-raced in the middle stages of the race.

Racing to the 100M, PANDA BOMB (HS Gill) shifted out when being ridden with the whip resulting in TARZAN BOY (S Ruzaini) being taken onto the heels of YENDOR. The Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill, showed him the vision of the race, and warned him that although they were satisfied that he had stopped and straightened his mount, he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

App M Sathiaa, the rider of MULTIBLUE SHARK, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BLACK THORN, and Jockey S Anandan, the rider of THAI BAHT, reported that their horses raced greenly.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Trainer Anna Scott was found guilty of a charge of negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that she failed to submit the Trainer’s  Instructions Forms for MACHUNG STAR, BLACK THORN, MUSANG KING and  THAI BAHT in Race 7 on 15 July 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, within the prescribed time.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Trainer Anna Scott’s mitigating factors, previous record and her submissions on penalty. She was fined RM1000/- and advised of her Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	D’GREAT SPIRIT	Lame near fore	1000M/vet (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
7	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R899)         METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

US DOLLAR (App S Saddam) displaced its near fore plate and had to be reshod behind  the barriers.

TALISMAN (App W Faizal) which was kicked on the near hind leg by another horse at  the start, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon who declared the gelding fit to start.

PACHELBEL’S CANON (App M Hanif) reared when the gates were released and was slow to begin.

MAGICAL TALENT (App L De Souza) was slow to begin and raced greenly at the 100M.

CAPTAIN JAZZ (App KC Wong) shifted out over the concluding 50M, taking D’GREAT CONQUEROR (S Ruzaini) and US DOLLAR wider.

The Stewards questioned App KC Wong, the rider of CAPTAIN JAZZ, who explained that his horse laid out over the concluding 50M and as a result, he had not ridden the gelding out fully in his normal manner and had to stop and straighten the gelding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	TAFFETAS	Capacity field	–	EA
8	IMPEL	Capacity field	–	EA
8	MR ARMSTRONG	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R900)         BANDED 55 – 71 – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running of ENCOSTA ZONE. After taking evidence from Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ENCOSTA ZONE, and Trainer M Sukri who acted on behalf of Trainer PS Kumaran, the Trainer of ENCOSTA ZONE, and adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R901)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GUILTLESS (D Chong) jumped awkwardly. LONESOME ME (App WK Lee) was slow to begin. POLO MASTER (App CK Khaw) was slow into stride.

The Stewards questioned App AK Lim, the rider of FLY HIGH, as to why he shifted outwards over the final 200M and adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed to allow his Master, Trainer WC Lim to attend the inquiry.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	LIM’S RANGER	Neck stiffness with pain	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
10	GOLDHILL PRINCESS	Capacity field	–		EA
10	SWAN SONG	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
10	Nil

RACE 11 (R902)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

The Starter reported that Barrier 1 was inoperable and as a consequence, he reloaded the barrier from Barrier 2 outwards.

GAZOO (App M Hanif) was slow to begin.

POWERFUL FIGHTER (App CK Khaw) shifted in on jumping away resulting in SPIRIT OF SPEED (M Zairi) shifting in onto RISING STAR (SU Lim).

RED SAPPHIRE (D Chong) and SWISS BANK (HS Gill) both raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EXCITING PROSPECT (C Goon) returned having bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 2 months, be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of 3 months, start in any race for a period of 3 months after such declaration, and then only after passing the bleeder’s test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	UNME	Capacity field	–		EA
11	D’GREAT WALL	Capacity field	–		EA
11	HAPPY FAMILY	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
11	EXCITING PROSPECT			+32
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

 

INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING TRACK RIDER MOHAMMAD MAJABUL PRESENTING FALSE DOCUMENTATIONS OF SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC) TO THE KOREAN RACING AUTHORITY (KRA)

The Stewards, on 14 July 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the above matter and evidence was taken from Track Rider Mohammad Majabul, in the presence of his employer, Trainer Richard Lines. Track Rider Mohammad Majabul was assisted by Ms Jasbinder Kaur, an employee of SLTC.

Track Rider Mohammad Majabul pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 152(3) in that he made false documents with the intention to induce another racing authority, Korea Racing Authority, to accept as genuine.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, mitigating factors, his contrition, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was disqualified for a period of one (1) year with immediate effect from 14 July 2017 and to expire on 13 July 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11:50am).

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INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING APP KP LIM FAILING TO PRODUCE A SAMPLE AS DIRECTED BY THE STEWARDS ON TUESDAY, 4 JULY 2017 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards, on 15 July 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the above matter and evidence was taken from App KP Lim, in the presence of his Acting Master, B Trainer Siva Kumar s/o Subramaniam, Senior Track Rider Mohamad Saidi Bin Saini and Stable Supervisor Nagarajan a/l Supromaniam.

App KP Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(c) in that he failed to produce a sample on 4 July 2017 as directed by the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months backdated with effect from 5 July 2017 and to expire on 4 October 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:43pm).

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RACE 2 (R799) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 24 JUNE 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017

Jockey J Low (BUZZ MAN) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of 2 months and fine of RM5000/- under MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 15 July 2017. After consideration, his application was acceded to, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 16 July 2017 and to expire on 15 September 2017, both dates inclusive.

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POST RACE URINE: 24 & 25 JUNE 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017

The report dated 6 July 2017 (V17/073) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 51 coded urine and 59 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 June 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 24 & 25 JUNE 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017

The report dated 6 July 2017 (V17/074) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 June 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST-RACE URINE:

1st & 2nd  JULY 2017

PERAK TURF CLUB JULY GOLD VASE MEETING 2017

A report dated 13 July 2017 (V17/075) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 44 coded urine and 46 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2nd July 2017, for analysis under MRA Rules  and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

APPEAL BY TRAINER A SCOTT AGAINST THE DISQUALIFICATION OF RACEHORSE “ALL WEALTH” UNDER MRA RULE 134(11) AND THE FINE OF RM15,000/- IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER  MRA  RULE 134(6)(a) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 134(13) IN THAT A POST-RACE URINE  SAMPLE  CODED  “07655”  TAKEN  FROM  “ALL  WEALTH”  WHICH

FINISHED UNPLACED IN RACE 2 (R760) CLASS 5 – 1600M, SUNDAY, 12TH JUNE 2016, 2ND DAY, PENANG JUNE MEETING 2016 AND WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “BOLDENONE” A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES

 

The PNTC Racing Stewards today (14th July 2017) heard the above appeal at the Penang Turf Club.

 

After considering submissions from Trainer A Scott and the PNTC Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards dismissed Trainer A Scott’s appeal. The disqualification of racehorse “ALL WEALTH” and the fine of RM15,000/- remain in effect.  Her deposit was forfeited.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	GOLD POWER	Unfixed	D Chong	EA
11	RED SAPPHIRE	J Low	D Chong	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	ESPERANZA	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam (3 days no	–

2	ACME	Bruised back	Vet exam (3 days no trackwork)	–
3	ECLIPSE FORCE	Bruised both fore feet	Vet exam (1 day no trackwork)	–
3	PURE RABID	Corneal ulcer right eye	Vet exam	–
4	MAZANDARAN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 day no trackwork)	–
7	ANGELFIVE	Ulcer to the left eye	Vet exam	–
7	GASSUR	Small cut to the mouth	Vet exam	–
10	HEIRRO	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 15 JULY 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse	Reason/Finding	Test	Remark
1	CRESCENDO	No significant finding	–	–
1	RED EASTERN	No significant finding	–	–
2	D’GREAT SWIFT	No significant finding	–	–
2	AMONGST THE STARS	No significant finding	–	–
2	NUMERO UNO	Lame off fore	1000M/vet	–
3	TIME AFTER TIME	Dislodged rider & galloped a considerable distance	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	Withdrawn at 2:16pm
3	BARKER ROAD KID	No significant finding	–	–
3	GOLD POWER	No significant finding	–	–
4	REMEMBER ME	Shifted near fore plate – causing nail prick to the sole	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 2:47pm
4	ZHUHAI	No significant finding	–	–
4	IDEAL GUIDE	No significant finding	–	–
4	KABALI	No significant finding	–	–
5	PROHIBITION	No significant finding	–	–
5	ARC CARA	No significant finding	–	–
5	DIRAC	No significant finding	–	–
5	GOLDEN DRAGON	Difficult to be loaded / No significant finding	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
5	FULL MEANING	Poor performance / No significant finding	1000M/vet	–
6	LOVE GOES	Upper respiratory tract	Vet exam at rest &	–

	AROUND		abnormality		1000M/vet
6	GERMANIC		Cut on the near hind		Vet exam	–
6	GHOST AFFAIR		No significant finding		–	–
6	EAGLE SOAR		No significant finding		–	–
7	TARZAN BOY		No significant finding		–	–
8	GOOD BABY		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
8	SAM THE MAN		No significant finding		–	–
8	D’GREAT CONQUEROR		No significant finding		–	–
9	NOVA EAGLE		Upper respiratory tract abnormality		Vet exam & 1000M/vet	–
9	STREET OF LONDON		Cut on the near hind		Vet exam	–
10	WENONA’S LEGACY		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
10	GUILTLESS		No significant finding		–	–
10	SUPER GOOD		No significant finding		–	–
10	LITTLE LION		No significant finding		–	–
11	EXCITING PROSPECT		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
11	RED SAPPHIRE		No significant finding		–	–
11	RISING STAR		No significant finding		–	–
11	GAZOO		No significant finding		–	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R3		Trainer C Leck (NATION THEATRE) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
		R7		Trainer Anna Scott (Failing to submit TIF) – fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		15/7		App KP Lim (Failed to produce sample) – 3 months under MRA Rule 136(3)(c)
Disqualification(s)		14/7		Track Rider Mohammad Majabul – 1 year under MRA Rule 152(3)
Follow Up		4		App M Hanif/Trainer LN Danis (KABALI)
		9		Jockey    S    Ruzaini/Trainer    M    Sukri/Trainer    PS    Kumaran (ENCOSTA ZONE)
		10		App AK Lim/Trainer WC Lim (FLY HIGH)