STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG FEBRUARY MEETING 2018 – 2ND DAY, SATURDAY,
10TH FEBRUARY 2018
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
RACE 1 (R172) CLASS 5 – 1200M
ANAK PENANG (Lou Ho) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
HACKER (HK Cheng) was slow into stride and showed no early pace.
GREAT GERONIMO (HS Gill) had to be steadied racing to the 1100M when SGFIFTY (App CK Khaw) rolled in and shortly after, GREAT GERONIMO had to be checked to avoid the heels of SGFIFTY when SGFIFTY which was over-racing clipped the heels of DETERMINE TO WIN (S Ruzaini) and stumbled.
The saddle on DETERMINE TO WIN slipped sideways during the running.
App KC Wong, the rider of ZAC GALLANT and Jockey HS Gill, the rider of GREAT GERONIMO, reported that their respective mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings reveal no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ANAK PENANG and WARN YOU MAN (App W Faizal) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HEAVENLY GIFT |
Z Khairil |
1:10.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
ZAC GALLANT |
App KC Wong |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
KNIGHT HARLOOK |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
DETERMINE TO WIN |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 2 (R173) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M
DOUBLE JEOPARDY, a course scratching as it had an infected wound on the brisket, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CAMERA STELLATA and FINANCIAL WIZARD which were up 16kgs and 18kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
ALWAYS D’GREAT was withdrawn by order of the Racing Stewards at 12.15 pm as the gelding’s Passport was not available for inspection at the pre-race holding yard. Trainer PK Leong was fined RM500/- under MRA Regulation 10.8 as read with MRA Regulation 10.1(c) for failing to produce the Passport of ALWAYS D’GREAT at the pre-race holding yard.
Acting on veterinary advice that CENTURY WORLD (Z Khairil) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.20pm. CENTURY WORLD will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
LUKE MAN (F Yap) jumped awkwardly at the start and brushed CAMERA STELLATA (Lou Ho) which shifted in and inconvenienced FINANCIAL WIZARD (CK Tan).
DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App AK Lim) jumped away awkwardly, was slow into stride, raced very greenly in the early stages and lost ground. DETERMINETOSTRIKE continued to race greenly throughout the race and in the straight, laid in.
PRINCESS KARMA (App WK Lee) showed no early speed.
SUGAR STAR (App S Ruzaini) and SPEEDY AMIGA (App P Mogun) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SPEEDY AMIGA returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that BIG GHOST (HK Cheng) returned having cast its off hind plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FINANCIAL WIZARD and DETERMINETOSTRIKE revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
LUKE MAN |
F Yap |
1:09.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
PENDRAGON PRINCESS |
S Salee |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
SCREAMING AMIGA |
R Woodworth |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
CAMERA STELLATA |
Lou Ho |
– |
3 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R174) CLASS 5 – 1400M
LUCKY MONEY, a course scratching as it had sustained multiple wounds from stable injury, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BUTCH CASSIDY (F Yap) was slow into stride and showed no early pace.
ALL WEALTH (App W Faizal) over-raced in the early stages of the race and got its head up.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of CHINESE STREET, was shown the vision of the finish and advised that although it made no difference to the placings, he should always ride his mounts to the end of the race.
Jockey M Yusri, the rider of SONIC-X and App W Faizal, the rider of ALL WEALTH reported that their respective mounts could not handle the going.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BLADEMEISTER (App AK Lim) returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SONIC-X, ALL WEALTH, HOME RUN HERO (App P Haris) and SUPER RED (J Mallyon) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HANDSOME BAB |
HK Cheng |
1:24.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
CHINESE STREET |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
SUVARNABHUMI |
App CK Khaw |
– |
Nose |
|
4th |
CASPER |
R Rueven |
– |
3 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R175) CLASS 4 – 1400M
ANAK WARRIOR (CK Tan) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after the start, got its head up and raced ungenerously.
SECRET SPICE (S Salee) was slow into stride.
BM POWER (Z Khairil) had to be steadied racing to the 1200M when ASPREY (App S Rosmizan) rolled out.
BABY POLO (App AK Lim) was held up for clear running from the 200M to the 100M between ASPREY and IN FULL BLOOM (App J Daniel).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FEISTY LEO (App CK Khaw) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ASPREY and DARK EXPRESS (Lou Ho) revealed no obvious abnormality, however ASPREY returned having cast its near hind plate.
Jockeys CK Tan and Y Aify, the respective riders of ANAK WARRIOR and WINNING STAR, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
RAMIFICATIONS |
J Mallyon |
1:23.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC |
R Woodworth |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT TALENT |
HK Cheng |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
WINNING STAR |
Y Aify |
|
1 |
RACE 5 (R176) CLASS 5 – 1700M
KARIGARA (App CK Khaw) shifted away from the whip approaching the finish and finished wide on the track.
App KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT SWIFT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SINGSURAT (J Mallyon) and KING SAVINSKY (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
KARIGARA |
App CK Khaw |
1:44.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
MESSI |
Z Khairil |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
SING ENERGY |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
OD STAR |
F Yap |
– |
2 |
RACE 6 (R177) COSMO D (SW) – 1100 (ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
MARINI WALTZ, a course scratching as it was bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
TILSWORTH MALI (App L De Souza) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2.20 pm when the vaccination (Tetanus) status of the mare was not current. Trainer F Maynard was fined RM 1,000/- (Ringgit One Thousand) under MRA Rule 20.6 as read with MRA Rule 20.3.4 for failing to ensure that the vaccination (Tetanus) status of TILSWORTH MALI was current.
GOLDEN DIAMOND (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.
FLYING AMIGA (F Yap) was tightened shortly after the start when SILVER WIND (Lou Ho) rolled in and lost its position. Jockey Lou Ho was warned to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future.
App AM Aizat, the rider of LEE BANK, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LACERNY (App S Rosmizan), GOLDEN DIAMOND and SUN MIRACLE (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App AK Lim, the rider of POLO BOY, placed 3rd against FLYING AMIGA (F Yap), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference from the 250M to the 100M. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
An Inquiry into the incident from the 250M to the 100M will be held at a date to be fixed.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FLYING AMIGA |
F Yap |
1:04.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
SILVER WIND |
Lou Ho |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
POLO BOY |
App AK Lim |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
LEE BANK |
App AM Aizat |
– |
Short head |
RACE 7 (R178) COSMO D (SW) – 1100M (ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
MR NO PROBLEM 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.
Jockey Lou Ho, the rider of WINNING MAN reported that his mount was not striding out freely and could not handle the going. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that WINNING MAN returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBEN (App J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
YENDOR |
F Yap |
1:04.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
VERBAL LINK |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
EATONS GOLD |
S Salee |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
SO THE THING |
Z Khairil |
– |
Head |
RACE 8 (R179) CLASS 5 – 1700M
Shortly after the start, COCONUT (R Woodworth) was tightened for room between TOKO (S Ruzaini) and NAPOLEON (App S Saddam) and lost its position.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JACKWIN (App KC Tham), APROBACION (App AK Lim) and COCONUT reveal no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ORANGE |
HK Cheng |
1:43.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
NAPOLEON |
App S Saddam |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
TOKO |
S Ruzaini |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
BALBOA |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
GENERAL REPORT – PNTC
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM250/- (Ringgit Two Hundred and Fifty) for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 37(1) for employing Irman bin Muhamat (NRIC No. 841220-07-5669) to work in his stable without a valid MRA Pass.
PENANG FEBRUARY MEETING 2018, 2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY 2018
Trainer HS Lim was warned for failing to obtain prior permission of the Penang Turf Club to enter the Ordinary Member enclosure (which are designated as VIP Floors – old and new buildings) on Saturday, 10th February 2018, 2nd Day, Penang Turf Club February Meeting 2018 which is in contravention of the Penang Turf Club policy.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Veterinary Hospital between 22/12/2017 to 21/01/2018 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo before being declared to race again:-
- ULTIMATE HERO (C185) Tr. K Coetzee -Hobday – 1000M/Vet
- SUPER VICTORY (J205) Tr K Coetzee – Hobday – 1000M/Vet
3) HUN YEANG THE ONE (C538) Tr I Ismadi – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet
4) ROYAL GREEN (N443) – Tr. K Coetzee – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet
5) NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (N612) – K Coetzee – Tieback Surgery – 1000M/Vet
6) SECOND CHANCE (W546) – Tr. S Cook – Arthroscopy Left Hind – 1000M/Vet
7) MULTIBLUE EAGLE (C109) -Tr. S Cook – Left Hind Pastern Lavage – Veterinary
Examination ONLY
8) MIROTIC (C440) – Tr. Jerome Tan – Arthroscopy Right Knee – 1000M/Vet
9) SEE FOR YOURSELF (f9) Tr. K Coetzee – Tieback Surgery – 1000M/Vet
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
RACE 3 (R126) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 28 JANUARY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 6 February 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of MEIZU. Evidence was taken from App P Haris, the rider of MEIZU, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim who is also the Trainer of MEIZU.
After reviewing the films of this incident and considering the evidence tendered, App P Haris was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:
- Approaching the 400M, he looked over the left shoulder when it was not necessary for him to do so, then steered a wide course around the final bend when it was not necessary for him to do so.
- At about the 400M, he looked to his left again when no other horse or rider was near him.
- From about the 400M, he allowed MEIZU to race wide out and by doing so, he created a large gap to his left which was eventually taken by his stable mate, SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (HS Gill).
- By the actions described in particulars 1 to 3, he displayed a lack of commitment to achieving the best result in this race for MEIZU.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App P Haris’ mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App P Haris’ suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 12 February 2018 and to expire on 11 May 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:40pm).
App P Haris subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of 3 months will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 6 (R129) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 28 JANUARY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 6 February 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SHELLOMADA. Evidence was taken from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer BT Lim, the rider and Trainer of SHELLOMADA respectively.
Trainer BT Lim stated that SHELLOMADA’s normal racing pattern is to take a midfield or rear position and to challenge late. Jockey HS Gill stated that, as normal, he settled SHELLOMADA at the rear of the field. Although an opportunity to progress on the inside presented itself at the 800M, he anticipated that CATCH ME GREAT (AK Lim) might shift to the inside causing him to be tightened or awkwardly placed. At the 600M, CATCH ME GREAT did, in fact, shift inside and therefore SHELLOMADA had no opportunity to obtain clear running until the straight.
Jockey HS Gill further added that SHELLOMADA took some time to hit top gear in the straight, but finished the race well after being switched to the outside. Having heard their evidence, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 5 (R080) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE C), SATURDAY, 20 JANUARY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 6 February 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of TEDDY BEAR. Evidence was taken from Jockey H Bukhari, the rider of TEDDY BEAR, and B Trainer Siva Kumar s/o Subramaniam, the representative of Trainer PS Kumaran, the Trainer of TEDDY BEAR. This inquiry was originally scheduled for 28 January 2018 but was postponed as Jockey H Bukhari was ill.
B Trainer Siva Kumar stated that TEDDY BEAR’s normal racing pattern is to sit middle to back of the field, and to finish the race strongly. He added that Trainer PS Kumaran, who gave the rider his instructions, insisted that Jockey H Bukhari should attempt to challenge close to the inside rail as a bias had developed on the rain-affected track. Jockey H Bukhari stated that TEDDY BEAR travelled well in the race, but that he was unable to make up ground around the bend without switching wide, which would have been contrary to his instructions. He further added that just inside the 600M, the horse in front of him jumped for no apparent reason and TEDDY BEAR jumped slightly in response.
Jockey H Bukhari confirmed that TEDDY BEAR had to weave through rivals to obtain clear running close to the inside rail as instructed, and that he was only able to ride with his full vigour from the 100M. He agreed with the Stewards’ observation that two of his whip strikes in the last 100M had not made contact. Since he had made contact with the majority of his whip strikes, the Stewards gave him the benefit of any doubt with regard to this matter. However, they warned Jockey H Bukhari that in future he should ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.
POST RACE URINE:
20 & 21 JANUARY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The report dated 2 February 2018 (V18/007) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 65 bottles of coded urine and 67 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 January 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
URINE SAMPLES:
20 & 21 JANUARY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The report dated 2 February 2018 (V18/008) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 January 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
28 JANUARY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The report dated 2 February 2018 (V18/010) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 bottles of coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 January 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
28 JANUARY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018
The report dated 2 February 2018 (V18/011) 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 28 January 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
PNTC – SATURDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY 2018 |
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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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1 |
FIORELLA |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
SAND LANE |
Nail prick off hind foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
LOYALTY’S ANGEL |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
CANDY SODA |
Bruised off fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
GARRYURRA PRINCESS |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
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3 |
SEMIFREDDO |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
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3 |
PHILIP |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
TAWQEET |
Sore near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
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4 |
SUPREME STAR |
Bruised right knee |
Vet examination |
|
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5 |
TONGARIRO |
Sore near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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5 |
RUNFORIT |
Sore near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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5 |
PURE RABID |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
CIZEN MAN |
Sore near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
RAINBOW NATION |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 10TH FEBRUARY 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
Nil |
Vet examination each |
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2 |
DOUBLE JEOPARDY |
Vet examination |
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2 |
CENTURY WORLD & SPEEDY AMIGA |
1000M & vet examination each |
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3 |
LUCKY MONEY |
Vet examination |
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3 |
BLADEMEISTER |
1000M & vet examination |
|
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4 |
FIESTY LEO |
1000M & vet examination |
|
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5 |
Nil |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
MARINI WALTZ |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
WINNING MAN |
1000M & vet examination |
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8 |
Nil |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R2 |
Trainer PK Leong (ALWAYS D’GREAT) – fined RM500/- under MRA Regulation 10.8 as read with MRA Regulation 10.1(c) |
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R6 |
Trainer F Maynard (TILSWORTH MALI) – fined RM1,000/- under MRA Rule 20.6 as read with MRA Rule 20.3.4 |
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PNTC |
Trainer HS Lim – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 37(1). |
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Suspension (s) |
SLTC 28/1/2018 |
App P Haris ((MEIZU) – suspended 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
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Follow-up(s) |
R6 |
Incident from the 250M to the 100M |