KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017
SATURDAY, 25 MARCH 2017
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
(Running rail out 6M for the entire circuit)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Michael Castillo (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Cadet Stipendiary Steward).
RACE 1 (R385) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
SPARKLER (App SU Lim) jumped outwards, taking DUBLEO BEAUTY (App M Hanif) out onto VAGABOND (D Chong) and TEEN ANGEL (App S Zulfikri).
ARLO (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to lay out shortly after the start despite the efforts of its rider.
VALENTINE BABY (Lou Ho), SPARKLER and TEEN ANGEL were all caught racing wide throughout the event.
Over the final stages of the event, whilst contesting the winning position with UNCLE GLORY (HK Cheng) and GOOD VIBRATIONS (J De Souza), IKTO (App CK Khaw) jumped the finishing line and as a result, unbalanced App CK Khaw who was dislodged shortly thereafter. App CK Khaw was exempted from weighing in and was taken to hospital for further observation.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 MY SWALLOW Lame near fore foot 1000M/vet –
1 AMPED Bruised left knee Vet exam –
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 CASPER +16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
SLTC, Saturday, 25 March 2017
RACE 2 (R386) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
YOU NEVER KNOW (App A Zaimuddin) and ROCK AND STONE (S Sandana) both jumped awkwardly.
BAIL OUT (HK Cheng) was caught racing wide from a wide barrier.
Jockey A Nawawi, the rider of CIVIL UNION, reported that his horse did not handle the going.
BAIL OUT which was beaten 30 1/4 lengths and ROCK AND STONE which was distanced, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Lou Ho, the rider of I’M KOOL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of THUNDER KING (App T Krisna) which was placed in restricted racing room to the outside of YOU NEVER KNOW. As a result of this incident, THUNDER KING clipped the heels of I’M KOOL, blundered and lost its position. As a result of this incident, FLEDGELING (App SU Lim) which was following, shied away from THUNDER KING and inconvenienced ROCK AND STONE (S Sandana) which lost ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Lou Ho’s 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 Jockey Lou Ho’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 2 April 2017 and to expire on 9 April 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 VALBERRY Lame off fore foot 1000M/vet –
2 ZAC GALLANT Skin allergy Vet exam –
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 (R387) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
SEA HORIZON (App T Krisna) reared as the start was effected.
LIM’S RANGER (Lou Ho) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages.
ACME (SS Vanan) made the turn awkwardly at the 1000M and shifted outwards abruptly.
CLAIM (S Ruzaini) raced 4-wide throughout the event.
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Approaching the 500M, LIM’S RANGER seemed to dip on a number of occasions resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced.
Approaching the 150M, D’GREAT VICTORY (App WK Lee) had a tendency to lay outwards under pressure resulting in ACME having to shift inwards to gain clear running and avoid that gelding’s heels.
The Stewards questioned Trainer A Scott and Jockey S Ruzaini into the disappointing performance of the favourite, CLAIM. Jockey S Ruzaini stated that from the wide Barrier 10 and jumping well to gain a midfield trailing position, he placed the gelding under pressure to improve his position at the 800M but it failed to respond to his riding. He further stated that he believed today’s 58 ½ kgs and the “yielding” going may have contributed to the disappointing performance. Trainer A Scott was of the opinion that weight, track condition and the rail out may have contributed to the gelding’s disappointing performance and could not offer any further explanation.
The Stewards, after reviewing the films, noted their comments for future reference. A post-race veterinary examination of CLAIM revealed no significant finding. The gelding was impounded.
The Stewards questioned Jockey Lou Ho into the tactics that were adopted on LIM’S RANGER. The Stewards were concerned with his lack of vigour which was shown over the final 300M of the event. Jockey Lou Ho explained that the mare had a tendency to lay inwards despite his efforts to correct it and as a result, attempted to change his whip to his left hand to try and rectify the problem. He further added that he was not a strong left-hand whip rider and for this reason, he elected to ride hands and heels after testing the mare on 3 occasions with the whip, the mare ran home well. He further stated that it was having its first start in Malaysia.
The Stewards, after reviewing the official patrol films and acting on their own observations, were not fully satisfied with his explanations, however, gave Jockey Lou Ho a “benefit of the doubt” on this occasion and would be monitoring him in future race starts. The Stewards noted his comments for future reference.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 GOLDEN EMPIRE Bruised near fore Vet exam –
cannon
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 LIM’S RANGER +28
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 4 (R388) CLASS 4 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE B)
The start of this race was delayed as LUCKY SIXTYSIX dislodged Jockey S Sandana en route to the barrier. The gelding was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field. Jockey S Sandana was declared fit to ride by the Club Medical Officer.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 3
SLTC, Saturday, 25 March 2017
LUCKY SIXTYSIX which was fractious in the barrier, jumped outwards at the start and inconvenienced SHAHPUR JAT (App M Hanif).
CELERITAS (Lou Ho) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages.
Making the turn at the 1000M, LUCKY SIXTYSIX was inconvenienced, had to be eased off the heels of ELEGENT (D Chong) which rolled inwards.
TIGER STRIPES (App T Krisna), LIM’S ADMIRAL (App A Zaimuddin) and ELEGENT all raced wide throughout the race.
Leaving the 400M, LUCKY SIXTYSIX had to be eased out over the heels of LIM’S ADMIRAL to gain clear running.
Jockey D Chong, the rider of ELEGENT, reported that his horse did not handle the going.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 ECLIPSE STAR Capacity field – EA
4 GENTLEMAN 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)
4 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 5 (R389) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
Prior to the running of this event, Trainer A Scott approaching the Stewards as she wished to change the riding tactics of PERFECT PEARL. In its previous run, the gelding has lead or has been in a handy position as she believed from Barrier 10, it would be more suitable to attempt to gain a run handy with cover which would be different from its previous racing tactics. Trainer A Scott further explained that it was her intention to try and get the gelding to settle in its races. A public announcement was made to this effect and her comments were noted for future reference.
PERFECT PEARL (J Shankar) jumped outwards and bumped GORDON G (Lou Ho).
TIDAL WAVE (D Chong) was caught racing wide throughout the event.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 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)
5 Nil
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 6 (R390) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
WELLINGTON HAMMER (App T Krisna) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers as it had sustained a cut to its near hind leg and was passed fit to take its place in the field.
ENDURANCE (App S Zulfikri) and FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) bumped upon jumping.
SING ENERGY (App S Saddam) jumped outwards and inconvenienced TRUMPS UP (J Shankar) at the start.
Shortly after the start, when attempting to improve its position, App WK Lee, the rider of HAPPY EDDINGTON, accidentally dropped his whip. The Stewards took into consideration that this is his first offense. He was warned that a repetition of dropping the whip in future may lead to a monetary penalty being imposed.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of METEOR GARDEN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to shift in when insufficiently clear of NINE POINT (D Chong) resulting in that horse having to be severely checked and lost its position.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. The Stewards also took into consideration that GOLIATH (J Low) shifted out at this point which resulted in METEOR GARDEN (S Ruzaini) having to be momentarily eased off that gelding’s heels and shift inwards.
Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey S Ruzaini’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two
(2) Malaysian race days with effect from 2 April 2017 and to expire on 9 April 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:25pm).
The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why GOLIATH (J Low) shifted out from a favourable position on the rail at approximately the 1000M from the favourable 4-back on the rail position.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 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)
6 Nil –
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 5
SLTC, Saturday, 25 March 2017
RACE 7 (R391) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
RAINBOW FISH (J Low) jumped inwards and shortly after the start, had to be checked off the heels of D’GREAT NIMBUS (J De Souza).
Jockey A Nawawi, the rider of SOON SEEKER, reported that his horse did not handle the going.
V FOR THAILAND, RAINBOW FISH, DRAGON WARRIOR and GOLDEN IRON which were distanced, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey C Goon, the rider of V FOR THAILAND, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at approximately the 800M, he allowed his horse to shift in when insufficiently clear of MAGIC RANGER (App S Saddam) which was taken in onto ALL SILVER (J Shankar) which had to be severely checked by its rider.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey C Goon’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 27 March 2017 and to expire on 9 April 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:30pm).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
7 CIRRUS 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)
7 SOON SEEKER +21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 8 (R392) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
LORD OF SHANGHAI was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:13pm as Jockey L Sofhan was declared unfit to ride.
SWISS BANK (Lou Ho) jumped awkwardly and had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and got its head up.
Shortly after the start, CUTTING TORCH (C Goon) knuckled and as a result, the rider became unbalanced for a short distance.
The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why EASTERN TOWKAY (J Low) had to be severely checked by its rider at the 1000M as Trainer LN Danis, the Master of App M Hanif, the rider of KABALI, had left the course. Jockey J De Souza, the rider of ELF’S DREAM, was also advised to attend.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 NEW YORK CITY Lame off fore fetlock 1000M/vet Course scratching
8 LORD OF Jockey L Sofhan was – Withdrawn at
SHANGHAI declared unfit to ride 5:13pm
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 (R393) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
CONQUISTADOR (App S Zulfikri) jumped awkwardly.
Approaching the 1100M, ESPERANZA (Lou Ho) began to race fiercely, got its head up and raced ungenerously resulting in the rider having to shift out in an attempt to settle the gelding and as a result, raced wide.
Making the turn at the 1000M, CONQUISTADOR brushed the running rail when racing tight to the inside of DON’TCALLME UNCLE (J Low) and as a result, lost ground.
Leaving the 400M, NOVEMBER SUCCESS (App WK Lee) had to shift out over the heels of HAHA BABE (App M Hanif) in order to gain a clear run.
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.
Note:
ALL RACES WILL BE REVIEWED
ALL PLACED RUNNERS IN EVERY RACE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED POST-RACE
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SLTC, Saturday, 25 March 2017
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER PRACTICE, TUESDAY, 14 MARCH 2017
SURPRISE SURPRISE (Y902) which was lame both fore post-trial, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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RACE 5 (R296) CLASS 4 – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 4 MARCH 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017
The Stewards, on 9 March 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the tactics that were adopted on LIM’S MISSION in the above race.
After taking evidence from Jockey HS Gill, the rider of LIM’S MISSION, and after viewing the official patrol films, the Stewards, acting on their own observations, found Jockey HS Gill 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 whilst riding LIM’S MISSION in the above race, he failed to improve his position from the 1050M to the 500M in order to gain the best possible position.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s mitigating factors, his previous good riding record and submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with immediate effect from 9 March 2017 and to expire on 8 April 2017, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with his current suspension which will expire on 18 March 2017. He was also fined RM10,000/-and advised of his Right of Appeal (11:35am).
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INQUIRY IN RELATION TO TRAINER ANNA SCOTT’S COMMENTS THAT WERE POSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA ON 5 MARCH 2017
The Stewards, on 9 March 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, questioned Trainer Anna Scott into the comments that were posted on social media being facebook, on 5 March 2017. After taking extensive evidence from Trainer Anna Scott and reviewing the comments that were posted, the Stewards were satisfied that it was not in breach of MRA Rule 152(3)(a), however she was reminded, in the strongest terms, of her obligations under this Rule as a licensed Trainer.
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WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY APP P DENESKUMAR IN RELATION TO HIS SUSPENSION OF ONE (1) YEAR FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 133(1)(l) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH A REPORT RELATING TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE RIDING OF “NO NONSENSE” IN RACE 8 (R659) ON SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2016 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2016
App P Deneskumar (NO NONSENSE) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of one
(1) year under MRA Rule 133(1)(l), applied to withdraw his appeal on 8 March 2017. After consideration, his application was acceded to, however, his deposit was forfeited. As
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he is not granted a Stay of Sentence, he is currently serving his suspension of one (1) year which will expire on 29 August 2017.
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POST RACE URINE:
25 & 26 FEBRUARY 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 9 March 2017 (V17/024) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 49 coded urine and 53 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 February 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
25 & 26 FEBRUARY 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 9 March 2017 (V17/025) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 February 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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POST RACE URINE:
4 MARCH 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017
The report dated 9 March 2017 (V17/028) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 March 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
4 MARCH 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017
The report dated 9 March 2017 (V17/029) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 March 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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Change of Rider(s)
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
2 CHAMPAGNE ROSE App CK Khaw App WK Lee Medical
3 SEA HORIZON App CK Khaw App T Krisna Medical
5 SHINING GLORY App CK Khaw App S Zulfikri Medical
6 RED SAPPHIRE App CK Khaw App SU Lim Medical
8 BLOOD ROYAL App CK Khaw App T Krisna Medical
9 AIR POWER App CK Khaw App S Saddam Medical
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App M Hanif
9 HAHA BABE L Sofhan (No suitable rider Medical
available)
NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 AVANTI Bruised off fore knee Vet exam –
5 BATTLE HORSE Respiratory infection Vet exam –
7 AUSPICIOUS STAR Bruised near fore Vet exam –
cannon
8 D’GREAT SHIFT Bruised off fore sole Vet exam –
8 IT’S DONE MATE Mild respiratory Vet exam –
infection
9 AMONGST THE Bruised near fore Vet exam –
STARS fetlock
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
SLTC, SATURDAY, 25 MARCH 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 VAGABOND Upper respiratory tract Vet exam at rest –
abnormality & lame & 1000M/vet
both fore
2 FLEDGELING No significant finding – App SU Lim
reported – not
striding out freely
2 I’M KOOL Respiratory distress 1000M/vet –
2 BAIL OUT & Poor performance 1000M/vet –
ROCK AND STONE
3 LIM’S RANGER & Cast off fore plate – –
MR JAI
3 CLAIM No significant finding – Impounded
3 SALAHADDIN No significant finding – –
4 Nil
5 Nil
6 Nil
7 GOLDEN IRON & Poor performance/No 1000M/vet –
RAINBOW FISH significant finding
7 V FOR THAILAND Poor performance 1000M/vet –
& DRAGON WARRIOR
8 EASTERN Cast near fore plate – –
TOWKAY
9 ESPERANZA 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) Nil
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Suspension(s) R2 Jockey Lou Ho (I’M KOOL) – 2 Malaysian race days for
careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
R6 Jockey S Ruzaini (METEOR GARDEN) – 2 Malaysian race
days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
R7 Jockey C Goon (V FOR THAILAND) – 2 Malaysian race days
for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up R6 Jockey J Low (GOLIATH)
R8 App M Hanif/Trainer LN Danis (KABALI), Jockey J Low
(EASTERN TOWKAY) & Jockey J De Souza (ELF’S
DREAM)