STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019
SUNDAY, 7 APRIL 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 6), upgraded to “Good” after Race 6.
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
RACE 1 (R424) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
NORMAN (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) was slow to find its stride.
Approaching the 400M, TARZAN (Y Aify) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running. TARZAN laid inwards at about the 200M, and had to be eased and corrected.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TAKE A BOW, Trainer L Moy stated that he had recently increased the intensity of the gelding’s training regime which perhaps had not been beneficial.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
RANT AND RAVE |
Nail prick off fore foot |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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1 |
MR MIURA |
Chronic near fore tendonitis |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R425) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
SONNY BILL (HS Gill) was slow to begin. When questioned, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SONNY BILL, stated that he regularly rides the gelding and that it had displayed a similar tendency to jump slowly in the past. The Stewards noted that SONNY BILL had been required to trial after jumping very slowly in Perak on 5 January 2019. Jockey HS Gill added that he tried to motivate SONNY BILL in the early stages and urged him forward which caused the gelding to over-race and therefore be caught wide from the 1000M.
At about the 1400M, READY TO RULE (J De Souza) was shifted inwards, causing PREMIUM RUSH (App S Uzair), which was over-racing, and CASEY (S Ruzaini) to be crowded between READY TO RULE and MR WASHINGTON (App L De Souza). Jockey J De Souza was shown the vision of the incident and was severely warned by the Stewards the he must leave sufficient space for horses on his inside under similar circumstances in future.
Approaching the 1200M, ROMAN WELLS (J Low) which was over-racing, was shifted outwards to avoid running onto the heels of MYSTICAL STAR (Z Khairil).
At about the 400M, ROMAN WELLS was shifted outwards to obtain clear running and then laid inwards under pressure when tiring in the last 200M.
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of OVERSEER, dropped his whip at about the 200M. He was shown the vision of the incident and was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey Y Aify was warned by the Stewards for using his whip on SMIDDY BYRNE forward of the shoulder at about the 200M.
When questioned over the improved form shown by BLUE EYED BOY (KC Wong), Trainer S Edwards stated that the gelding had been disappointing in his previous start. He stated that he had no firm opinion as the cause of the improvement today but speculated that perhaps the “Yielding” track was in the gelding’s favour today and that he was suited by extremely patient tactics.
RACE 3 (R426) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
ELITE GOLD (C Goon) jumped outwards and was slow to find its stride.
TRIPLE ONE STAR (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (J Low) was bumped outwards by ELITE GOLD at the jump and brushed with DROUGHT (Z Khairil).
At about the 1200M, MARY KING (Y Aify) rolled inwards causing DROUGHT to be briefly eased.
WE’RE THE WORLD (HK Cheng) laid outwards at about the 500M and negotiated the bend with difficulty. WE’RE THE WORLD commenced to lay inwards from the 400M and was eased in the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of WE’RE THE WORLD revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App CK Khaw, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that just inside the 400M, he allowed his mount to shift inwards whilst using his whip in his right hand, causing SUN SEEKER (S Anandan) to be checked and CUBAN HEEL (J De Souza) to be slightly inconvenienced.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 April 2019 and to expire on 20 April 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:35pm).
Approaching the 200M, LAUGHING BUFFALO (App S Uzair) laid outwards under pressure.
At about the 200M, MOMENT OF JUSTICE (J Low) laid inwards causing ELITE GOLD and BRILLIANT DEAL to be slightly crowded on his inside.
In the last 100M, BRILLIANT DEAL rolled outwards under pressure.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of MOMENT OF JUSTICE, Trainer M Sukri stated that this was the gelding’s first run under his training, therefore he was unable to offer any confident explanation but added that MOMENT OF JUSTICE may have been suited by the “Yielding” track conditions.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
BRILLIANT STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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3 |
BRILLIANT DEAL |
+23 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 4 (R427) CLASS 4 – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
SPECIAL STAKES
CHAR KWAY TEOW (App N Varmah) jumped outwards causing GROUND CONTROL (HS Gill) to be crowded on the inside of MR HOPKINS (S Ruzaini).
JJ STAR (J Low) had to be urged in the early stages to maintain a forward position.
Approaching the 200M, JJ STAR laid inwards causing GROUND CONTROL to be taken slightly inwards onto GREENSTONE (Z Khairil) which was checked when already weakening. After viewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident.
App CK Khaw, the rider of SUNNY, was warned by the Stewards for dropping his whip in the last 100M.
When questioned regarding the different tactics employed on GREENSTONE, Trainer L Moy stated that it was never his or Jockey Z Khairil’s intention to make the running but that GREENSTONE over-raced and pulled his way forward into the lead. Trainer L Moy added that GREENSTONE behaved in similar fashion before when previously tried over an extended distance.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App N Varmah, the rider of CHAR KWAY TEOW, in the presence of his Master, Trainer C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at the 800M, he allowed his mount to roll inwards causing JJ STAR to be eased to avoid CHAR KWAY TEOW’s heels and GROUND CONTROL, which was racing on JJ STAR’s inside and SACRED EMPIRE (O Chavez), which was following GROUND CONTROL, to be eased in turn.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App N Varmah’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 April 2019 and to expire on 14 April 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:40pm).
RACE 5 (R428) METRO A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
STAYER STAKES
Trainer S Ellis was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present BROTHER WIND (O Chavez) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
At about the 400M, BROTHER WIND rolled inwards which caused LA FAMILIA (Y Aify) to be awkwardly placed on the heels of ROYAL EXPLORER (Z Khairil) and to shift inwards for clear running.
SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) laid inwards under pressure between the 200M and the 100M.
At about 100M, SATELLITE PRINCE (S Ruzaini) shifted abruptly outwards causing LISTEN (KC Wong) to be eased in order to avoid his heels.
RACE 6 (R429) 4 YEAR OLD RACE – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
E SUPREME (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped TAUROS (App S Uzair) onto SPARKLE LOT (J De Souza) which was crowded on the inside of BELLA VELOCE.
At the 400M, NICATOR (App CK Khaw) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SPARKLE LOT.
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after this race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
TOM KING |
Nail prick near fore foot |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 7 (R430) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
BACK TO THE TOWERS (S Anandan) was slow to begin. When questioned, Jockey S Anandan stated that BACK TO THE TOWERS sat backwards as the barrier opened. The Stewards reviewed the vision of the jump and accepted Jockey S Anandan’s explanation.
Approaching the 900M, BACK TO THE TOWERS which was racing in restricted room between FIRST DANCE (Y Aify) and RACER KING (S Muniandy), became unbalanced and buffeted with RACER KING when FIRST DANCE was shifted slightly inwards to avoid the heels of EASTER MATE (KC Wong). The Stewards inquired into this incident and having heard the evidence tendered, warned Jockey KC Wong, the rider of EASTER MATE, that he must show greater awareness of runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.
At the 800M, EASTER MATE was following D’GREAT VULTURE (CK Khaw) which slowed, causing EASTER MATE to be eased. METALLOCENE (Z Khairil) was forced wide by EASTER MATE in this incident and thereafter raced wide in the middle stages.
At about the 500M, BACK TO THE TOWERS was denied a run on the heels of FIRST DANCE and METALLOCENE.
D’GREAT VULTURE laid inwards under pressure approaching the 200M.
At about the 200M, CONDADO (App WW Cheah) laid slightly outwards.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
LIM’S CASINO |
Laceration over the forehead |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
DIAMOND SET |
Dehydration & pain over the hind quarters |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 8 (R431) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer M Sukri was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present VOLUMINOUS (Y Aify) and GUNFORHIRE (J De Souza) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
VOLUMINOUS was unable to be boxed and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:31pm. The mare will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
GUNFORHIRE (J De Souza) stood still as the gates opened, was very slowly away and then raced ungenerously. Jockey J De Souza reported that the colt showed little enthusiasm. GUNFORHIRE which was beaten 12 3/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
EBTIHAAL (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly outwards and caused CONSERVATION (S Muniandy) to be tightened on the inside of GENERAL MARSHALL (HS Gill) which was taken outwards.
GENERAL MARSHALL commenced to over-race approaching the 1000M and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of CONFEAT (O Chavez). Thereafter, GENERAL MARSHALL was positioned at the back of the field and had to be taken wide out to challenge in the straight.
Approaching the 200M, CONFEAT laid inwards under pressure causing SYMPHONY ECLIPSE (S Ruzaini) to be taken inwards and check CONSERVATION.
Approaching the 150M, MISE EN GARDE (Z Khairil) rolled inwards and brushed with NEVERSAYNEVER (App S Uzair) before being corrected.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of CONFEAT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in away from the whip when not sufficiently clear of SYMPHONY ECLIPSE causing that horse to be taken inwards and cause interference to CONSERVATION.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 April 2019 and to expire on 14 April 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:20pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
HAPPY START |
Cut near hind |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
VOLUMINOUS |
Unable to be boxed |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 4:31pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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8 |
GENERAL MARSHALL |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 9 (R432) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SHOWAR (J Low) jumped outwards causing BIG SUPER (C Goon) to be taken outwards onto WINGED FOOT (KC Wong) which lost its early position as a consequence.
PLACE YOUR BET (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.
Between the 1000M and the 900M, KUTTNER (HK Cheng) displayed a tendency to lay inwards causing Jockey KC Wong, the rider of WINGED FOOT, to ease in order to avoid the heels of KUTTNER.
Approaching the 100M, SWEET LODGE (App WW Cheah) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SHOWAR and had to be shifted abruptly inwards.
Jockey KC Wong, the rider of WINGED FOOT reported that having suffered interference at the 900M, his mount was placed too far back in the field. A post-race veterinary examination of WINGED FOOT revealed that it was lame near fore and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
When questioned about the improved form shown by HARVEYWALLBANGER (App L De Souza), Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding had displayed good early pace previously and that his instructions were to ride a forward race from the inside barrier. He added that HARVEYWALLBANGER was able to lead without coming under serious pressure and benefited from being able to dictate.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SUNDAY, 7 APRIL 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019
PACIFIC PEARL which reared up in the saddling yard and sustained head and multiple skin lacerations, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:10pm. The mare will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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7 |
METALLOCENE |
Unfixed |
Z Khairil |
EA |
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9 |
SO HI CLASS |
Y Aify |
J De Souza |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
LUCK HAPPY |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
Bruised back |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
TIC TACK TOE |
Sole-bruised near fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
BIG BUS |
Tying-up |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
LUCKY VICTORY |
Fractured lower jaw |
Surgery |
– |
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8 |
KING’S ORDER |
Shin soreness near fore leg |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
FLYING SHADOW |
Swelling left neck – jarred up |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
IMMORTALITY |
Off feed & loss of condition |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 7 APRIL 2019 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
LIM’S KEYWAY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
WINNING TANGO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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1 |
STREET CHAMP |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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2 |
SONNY BILL |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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2 |
READY TO RULE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
WE’RE THE WORLD |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
D’GREAT EFFORTS |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
HIGH TENSILE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
SUNNY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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4 |
GREENSTONE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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5 |
AUSONE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
BACK TO THE TOWERS |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
CONDADO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
VOLUMINOUS |
Unable to be boxed |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 4:31pm |
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8 |
GENERAL MARSHALL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
GUNFORHIRE |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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9 |
WINGED FOOT |
Lame near fore & exhibiting signs of respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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9 |
US DOLLAR |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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9 |
BIG SUPER |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7/4 |
PACIFIC PEARL |
Sustained head & multiple skin lacerations on the off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Withdrawn at 5:10pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fine(s) |
R2 |
Jockey O Chavez (OVERSEER) – was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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R5 |
Trainer S Ellis (BROTHER WIND) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) |
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R8 |
Trainer M Sukri (VOLUMINOUS & GUNFORHIRE) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) |
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Suspension(s) |
R3 |
App CK Khaw (BRILLIANT DEAL) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R4 |
App N Varmah (CHAR KWAY TEOW) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R8 |
Jockey O Chavez (CONFEAT) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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