STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2026
WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A & Track II
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Sreeravineshwaran Singam (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R0137) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track 2)
YEAR OF THE HORSE STAKES
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1 |
IRONCLAD (J Mallyon) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
RS DREAM (App Z Syafifie) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from whip in the straight. Apprentice cautioned regarding running the incorrect racing line. |
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3 |
BATTLESTAR (R Shafiq) |
Tighten for galloping room at the 800M. |
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5 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN (S Ruzaini) |
Tighten for galloping room at the 800M. |
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8 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY (PH Seow) |
Tighten for galloping room at the 800M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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9 |
TANTHEMAN (R Iskandar) |
Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding |
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10 |
TIPPING POINT (S Uzair) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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12 |
ROYAL FLUSH (KC Wong) |
Tighten for galloping room at the 900M. |
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13 |
WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. Apprentice cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
TOMMY GUN |
Injured near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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1 |
OUD WOOD |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
BORNEO 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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RACE 2 (R0138) CLASS 5A – 1775M (Track 2)
GONG XI FA CAI STAKES
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1 |
PACIFIC BAO BEI (PH Seow) |
Overraced in the early and middle stages. |
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3 |
WISEMAN (M Akmazani) |
Carried out in the concluding stages. *(See Report) |
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5 |
IMPERIAL SABRE (SU Lim) |
Shifted out in the concluding stages. *(See Report). Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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6 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND (App S Bahauddin) |
Clipped heels at the 1600M and thereafter raced wide for the remainder of the race. |
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7 |
LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (S Uzair) |
Carried out in the concluding stages |
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8 |
WAR CODE (HK Cheng) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1600M. |
From the 200M, WISEMAN was carried out significantly by IMPERIAL SABRE.
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey M Akmazani, the rider of the Judge’s second placed horse (WISEMAN) against the Judge’s first placed horse, IMPERIAL SABRE (SU Lim) on the grounds of interference in the concluding stages.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Panel upheld the objection and amended the placing to:
1st – WISEMAN (M Akmazani)
2nd – IMPERIAL SABRE (SU Lim)
3rd – LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (S Uzair)
4th – STAR EXPRESS (HS Gill)
RACE 3 (R0139) CLASS 5A – 1400M (SC A)
WISHES COME TRUE STAKES
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1 |
TYPHOON (KA Brewer) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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3 |
TAVI WILL DO (M Zaki) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
PAHLAWAN (R Shafiq) |
*(See Report) |
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7 |
ENGINE START (J Kamaruddin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
PACIFIC BAOBAO (PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
Jockey R Shafiq (PAHLAWAN) appeared before the panel and was questioned regarding his tactics in the early stages of this race. His attention was specifically drawn to the easy lead which LAXON (J De Souza) was offered.
In this regard, he explained that he did briefly attempt to challenge LAXON for the lead and press the pace, however, once it became apparent to him that Jockey J De Souza was not going to surrender the lead and rail to him, he elected to restrain his mount and attempted to settle it whilst position outside of LAXON. The panel noted his explanation.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
CASTELO |
Drop in condition |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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3 |
BIG MAX |
Bruised right neck |
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 4 (R0140) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (SC A)
SPEED, STRENGTH & SUCCESS STAKES
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5 |
HAPPINESS DAY (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. Jockey was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to adequately report to the Stewards circumstances which affected his mount in running. |
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6 |
MR HAPPY (App G Farhan) |
Jumped outward. Apprentice cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding. |
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8 |
NORTHAM BEACH (App Z Syafifie) |
Eased at the start. Switched out on heels to continue its run at the 400M. |
RACE 5 (R0141) CLASS 4A – 1300M (SC A)
BIG WINS, SMILE & LAUGHTER STAKES
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1 |
ROCKY PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried in from the 300M and eased. |
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2 |
WINNING MONEY (KC Wong) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. |
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3 |
PLATINUM DRAGON (R Woodworth) |
Eased at the 300M. |
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6 |
HURRICANE (KA Brewer) |
Eased at the 300M. |
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7 |
TAU KEH SOH (M Akmazani) |
Brushed and carried in in the straight. |
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9 |
PACIFIC SILVER (PH Seow) |
Carried in from the 300M. |
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10 |
OUR SECRET WEAPON (App Z Syafifie) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Eased severely at the 300M. |
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11 |
HERO EIGHTY THREE (M Lukman) |
Shifted in away from whip from the 200M. *(See Report) |
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12 |
KIM EMPIRE (KC Low) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. |
Between the 300M to the finish, ROCKY PEGASUS was carried in and had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of HERO EIGHTY THREE.
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of the Judge’s fourth placed horse (ROCKY PEGASUS) against the Judge’s second placed horse, HERO EIGHTY THREE (M Lukman) on the grounds of interference from the 300M. After considering the evidence in this matter, the Panel overruled the objection and ordered the judge’s result to stand.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Lukman, the rider of HERO EIGHTY THREE, pleaded guilty of charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that his riding of HERO EIGHTY THREE was determined to be reckless by the Stewards.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Lukman’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 23 February 2026 and to expire on 22 March 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
GOLD SAMURAI |
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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RACE 6 (R0142) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)
HARMONY, JOY & ABUNDANCE STAKES
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1 |
MAN MAN LAI (S Uzair) |
Eased at the 1100M. |
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2 |
SUPERB LUCK (App J Ikram) |
Raced wide throughout. Bumped at the 450M. |
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4 |
DUMA (S Ruzaini) |
Switch out to continue its run and bumped at the 450M. |
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5 |
PACIFIC PERY (PH Seow) |
Slow to begin. Carried in at the 200M. Trainer Jason Ong was fined RM 250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Cross Nose Band within the prescribed time. |
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7 |
BIG BAD MAMA (KC Low) |
Shifted in at 1100M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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9 |
KIM POWER (J De Souza) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. |
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10 |
PLATINIUM BOSS (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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12 |
BANKER’S AMAZING (App G Farhan) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
SECRET WONDER |
Respiratory infection |
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 7 (R0143) METRO A (SW) – 1700M (LC A)
CHINESE NEW YEAR PROSPERITY TROPHY
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4 |
GOOD STAR (J De Souza) |
Tighten for galloping room and brushed in concluding stages. |
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5 |
BIG HEARTED (App I Fikri) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 700M. |
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6 |
KIM EMPEROR (O Chavez) |
Eased severely when awkwardly placed on heels at the 700M. Returned cast near fore plate. |
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7 |
LATIN LEGEND (KC Low) |
Stumbled badly when awkwardly placed on heels at the 700M. Jockey was badly displaced from saddle. Vet inspection: Lame near fore & Respiratory distress (Vet exam only). |
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8 |
IRISH GOODBYE (S Uzair) |
Stumbled badly and lost momentum at the 700M. Bumped at the concluding stages |
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9 |
BANKER’S TWO SIX (App G Farhan) |
Jumped only fairly, thereafter rushed around runners and obtain lead at the 1200M. |
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10 |
PACIFIC PADRINO (PH Seow) |
Shifted in away from whip in the concluding stages. |
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11 |
BANKER’S EMPRESS (J Mallyon) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 700M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
LUCKY MAGIC |
Tying-up |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
GOLDEN PEGASUS |
Swollen off fore tendon |
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 (R0144) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A)
PEACH AND HAPPINESS STAKES
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1 |
FLYING NEMO (M Akmazani) |
Jumped inward. Switched in to continue its run at the 400M. |
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3 |
IMPERIAL RIPPLE (R Iskandar) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
GURU FIGHT (KA Brewer) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
LIM’S CRAFT (App I Fikri) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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8 |
ZED OR ALIVE (App T Ammar) |
*(See Report) |
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9 |
COMBUSTION (HS Gill) |
Withdrawn at 4.54pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
Apprentice T Ammar appeared before the panel and was question regarding the tactics he adopted in the race. Apprentice T Ammar was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount to the satisfaction of the Stewards as to leave no room for query.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
COMBUSTION |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
Withdrawn at 4.54pm |
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8 |
HAYATE |
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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RACE 9 (R0145) REBOUND STAKES – 1500M (LC A)
PROSPEROUS BUSINESS STAKES
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1 |
RUN BUDDY RUN (O Chavez) |
A review will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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4 |
KIM LUCKY (App Z Syafifie) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
CHEVAL ARTIST (M Lukman) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
FAMOUS NAME (KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
SAHM (J De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
CH FORTUNE |
Stone bruised off fore |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
Amendment
RACE 6 (R0132) (5 YEAR OLD) – 1200M (SC A4) WILAYAH SILVER BOWL, SUNDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2026
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App I Fikri’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) race days, with effect from 23 February 2026 and to expire on 8 March 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
ROOK’S GAMBIT |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
BANKER’S POWER |
Cornea ulcer left eye |
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, WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026 |
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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 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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1 |
TANTHEMAN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
TYPHOON |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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7 |
LATIN LEGEND |
Lame near fore and respiratory distress |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
KIM EMPEROR |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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8 |
COMBUSTION |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
– |
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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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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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4 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
HAPPINESS DAY |
18/2/26 |
500/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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6 |
Tr Jason Ong |
PACIFIC PERY |
18/2/26 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R5 |
Jockey M Lukman (HERO EIGHTY THREE) – 1 month for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) |
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Follow Up |
R9 |
Jockey O Chavez (RUN BUDDY RUN) |
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