STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
SUNDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
(Course B)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R1517) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE B)
RELIC WARRIOR (C Goon) was slow into stride.
In the early stages, DETERMINE TO WIN (App J Daniel) raced wide.
Passing the 300M, when blocked for a run, GHOST BAY (HS Gill) was taken outwards, bumping SONG KID (App CK Khaw). Jockey HS Gill was warned to straighten his mount more quickly. At the same time, SATELLITE GENIUS (Z Khairil) drifted in, crowding DETERMINE TO WIN which bumped the hind-quarters of SONG KID. Jockey Z Khairil was warned to straighten his mount more quickly.
At the 100M, TALISMAN (App P Deneskumar) shifted out, crowding ELITE GUSTAVO (J Low) onto SATELLITE GENIUS.
An inquiry into the riding of Jockey AK Lim (CONCORDE) was opened and adjourned to a date to be fixed.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
SEMIFREDO |
Sole-bruised near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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1 |
GOOD LUCKY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
RED EASTERN |
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 (R1518) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
In the early stages, LONE PACER (App N Varmah) which was racing fiercely, had to be steadied when striding onto the heels of MR CONNERY (J De Souza).
MR CONNERY was inclined to lay inwards when taken out near the 200M.
Passing the 200M, E SUPREME (R Rueven) was blocked for a run when crowded by ELITE ROCKET (HS Gill).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App CK Khaw, the rider of GOLD MOSA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in over the concluding 150M and crowded BORN A FIGHTER (SU Lim) which had to be checked at about the 25M.
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 9 December 2019 and to expire on 22 December 2019 both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR CHOICE returned with a cut to its off hind medial hock. STAR CHOICE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards inquired into Jockey Y Aify’s riding of SWEET LODGE (third placing) over the final 300M strides. Jockey Y Aify pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride SWEET LODGE out to the end of the race over the final 300M strides.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM2500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (6:35pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
ANAK WARRIOR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
THE MILLIONAIRE |
Bruised right knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
MAGICAL TALENT |
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 3 (R1519) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SMART MASTER.
NOVA DASHING (AK Lim) had dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground.
After being slow to begin, WEATHER MAN (App N Varmah) raced wide in the early stages at the rear of the field and dipped near the 350M.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of HERO CHAMPION, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HERO CHAMPION revealed no significant finding.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
ROCKET FIGHTER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
SHENBAO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
LAW BY LAW |
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 |
LIM’S BATTLE |
+20 |
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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 (R1520) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
HAPPY BOX SIX (App L De Souza) and MURDOCH (App A Suriya) were slow into stride.
BIG BANK (C Goon) was inclined to lay outwards from the 1000M and raced wide in the middle stages. Jockey C Goon advised that the gelding had a prior inclination to race in this manner, however, he was unable to ride the horse strongly due to this.
RUSTY BROWN (R Shafiq) was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of RUSTY BROWN 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. Jockey R Shafiq, when questioned, stated that although travelling well, RUSTY BROWN had seemed to miss stride at the 250M and had made significant respiratory noises, and he had eased the gelding down.
App L De Souza (HAPPY BOX SIX) dropped his whip near the 500M. He was fined was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of AUDACIOUS, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of AUDACIOUS revealed no significant finding.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
GOODFELLAS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
PLATOON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
TOM YAM |
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 5 (R1521) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
On jumping, App S Zulfikri (MOGAN’S PRIDE) lost his right stirrup iron which he regained shortly after the start.
ELITE GOLD (C Goon) shifted out at the start, inconveniencing WILLIAM KING (AK Lim).
ELITE GOLD blundered from the heels of RADICAL FORCE (J De Souza) at the 600M and dislodged Jockey C Goon. It was ascertained that a post-race veterinary examination of ELITE GOLD revealed that it fractured its off fore fetlock, and ELITE GOLD was subsequently humanely euthanized. An inquiry into this incident will be heard when Jockey C Goon is able to give evidence.
Over the concluding stages, App L De Souza allowed CATCH ME GREAT to drift out and make contact with ELUSIVE GENIUS (Z Khairil).
App A Suriya, the rider of MAIDANZ BEAUTY, reported that his horse did not handle the going.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
TRIPLE BOWL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
WINTERFELL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
TWENTYSIXTWELVE |
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 (R1522) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (App P Mogun) was slow to begin.
FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) shifted out, bumping DRAGON HIGH (S Muniandy) on jumping.
Shortly after the start, BIG BUS (HS Gill) clipped the heels of LA FAMILIA (J De Souza) and blundered, dislodging Jockey HS Gill. After taking evidence from Jockeys J De Souza and HS Gill, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
The tiring DRAGON HIGH bumped heavily with NORTHERN KNIGHT (Y Aify) at the 200M.
A post-race veterinary examination of FIGHTING WARRIOR revealed no significant finding. The gelding was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
D’GREAT COMMAND |
Corneal ulcer right eye & sore off fore knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
SUN SEEKER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
LISTEN |
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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6 |
DRAGON HIGH |
-30 |
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6 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
+16 |
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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 7 (R1523) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)
SHOWAR (J De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to race.
BLUE EYED BOY (R Shafiq) was slow into stride.
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (Z Khairil) raced wide in the middle stages.
When tiring, MOMENT OF JUSTICE and MAYBE (Y Aify) bumped at the 200M.
A post-race veterinary examination of MOMENT OF JUSTICE revealed no significant finding. MOMENT OF JUSTICE which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
When questioned regarding the performance of D’GREAT LIGHT (AK Lim), Jockey AK Lim stated that from his barrier, he had intended to get a position close to the rail but had been unable to do so in the early stages. He was of the opinion that D’GREAT LIGHT felt considerably different than when he had ridden the mare at its previous start, and D’GREAT LIGHT had been off the bit for the entire race. Jockey AK Lim also reported after the race that the mare did not handle the going. Trainer F Maynard advised that after being unable to get close to the fence, he believed that the mare had been adversely affected by its weight of 60kgs. He was also of the opinion that D’GREAT LIGHT’s recent form did not support its market price. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LIGHT 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. The mare was impounded for routine analytical and veterinary examination.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of BLUE EYED BOY, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed no significant finding.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into Jockey KC Wong’s riding style on STAR INVINCIBLE in the straight. After taking evidence, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to allow Jockey KC Wong to present video evidence of his similar riding styles.
RACE 8 (R1524) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
On jumping, GASSUR (S Muniandy) threw its head in the air. Jockey S Muniandy reported that GASSUR raced in a norton bit and had a very light mouth. Trainer AB Abdullah confirmed this and further stated that he had tried to rectify this but it was SEGAR THE BEST’s racing habit to race with this racing manners.
PLACE YOUR BET (App J Daniel) and PENTAGON (KC Wong) were slow to begin.
D’GREAT VULTURE (App L De Souza) shifted in at the start, crowding PLACE YOUR BET.
In the early stages, GASSUR (S Muniandy) raced wide.
App J Daniel, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET, and Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of GASSUR, reported that their horses were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PLACE YOUR BET and GASSUR revealed no significant finding.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of FIRST DANCE, reported that his horse did not handle the going. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FIRST DANCE returned with a cut to its off fore lateral cannon. FIRST DANCE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that OVERLORD (SU Lim) returned having cast its near hind plate.
The Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of CONDADO (App S Zulfikri) and adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
Jockey AK Lim who rode his 151st winner on TRINITY SPIRIT in this race, would not be entitled to any claims as from Monday, 2 December 2019.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
PARTY GIRL |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
SAKURA JAPAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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8 |
HIGH TENSILE |
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 (R1525) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
Trainer AB Abdullah was warned for presenting NUMBER ONE SON (S Muniandy) with buckled reins.
ELITE CONQUEROR (App R Nuqman) which was very reluctant to leave the stalls and missed the start by a considerable margin, will be required to pass 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being entered to race again.
Over the concluding stages, when making ground, LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) had to be restrained and was tightened when attempting a run on the inside of NUMBER ONE SON
SEGAR THE BEST which was beaten 26 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
GOLD POWER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
BIG CENTURY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
PARISBAS |
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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9 |
FORTUNE SPIRIT |
-19 |
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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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 6 (R1482) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards questioned Trainer S Dunderdale regarding the apparent improved performance of FIRST PRECINT (J De Souza). Trainer S Dunderdale advised that at its previous start, FIRST PRECINT had been rearward from its outside barrier. He was of the opinion that the gelding was able to be positioned handy from its good barrier draw today and further that he had freshened FIRST PRECINT in its work since its 1400M start. The Stewards noted his explanation.
RACE 11 (R1487) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 26 November 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the running and handling of EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza). Evidence was taken from Trainer R Lines and Jockey J De Souza, the trainer and rider of EAGLE SOAR respectively.
Trainer R Lines advised that he had instructed that EAGLE SOAR to be ridden patiently as it had failed badly at its previous two (2) starts when ridden close to the pace. He further stated that EAGLE SOAR has displayed poor racing traits whereby the gelding is not permitted to be ridden by an Apprentice.
Jockey J De Souza informed that he had intended to allow EAGLE SOAR to settle and had not forced the gelding in the early stages but when attempting a forward move from the 700M, EAGLE SOAR had laid out and took the turn into the straight wide. He was of the opinion that EAGLE SOAR had performed well ridden in this manner.
In assessing the evidence, the Stewards advised Trainer R Lines that he must inform the Stewards of any substantial change of riding tactics. Jockey J De Souza was warned that he must ride in a manner which leaves no doubt of his positive intentions.
RACE 8 (R1495) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A), SPORTS TOTO 6D STAKES, SUNDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
Trainer Evert van Breukelen was fined RM1000/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 109(4) for presenting RACER KING (KC Wong) to race, shod in an unfit condition.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
RACE 6 (R1446) COSMO C(SW) – 1800M (sc) – MACAU JOCKEY CLUB GOODWILL TROPHY – 2nd DAY, SATURDAY, 16th NOVEMBER 2019 – PERAK NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019
The Panel of Steward concluded an Inquiry on Tuesday, 26th November 2019 into the fall of Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOMENT OF JUSTICE who was dislodged passing the winning post on the first occasion in the above race.
After taking evidence from Jockey KC Wong and reviewing the vision of the race, it was established that the saddle on NOVA FALCON (Y Aify) had slipped forward shortly after the start, resulting in Jockey Y Aify becoming unbalanced and rolled inward and as such, MOMENT OF JUSTICE (KC Wong) which was racing on the inside of NOVA FALCON, clipped its heels, stumbled and fell, dislodging Jockey KC Wong. After considering the circumstances of the incident, the Panel of Steward deemed it as a racing incident and no further action was taken.
POST-RACE URINE:
16th and 17th NOVEMBER 2019
PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019
The report dated 28 November 2019 (V19/148) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 38 bottles of coded urine samples and 41 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
16th and 17th NOVEMBER 2019
PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019
The report dated 28 November 2019 (V19/149) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 5 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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6 |
BIG BUS |
Unfixed |
HS Gill |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
FLEDGELING |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
NUMERO UNO |
Bruised off fore heels |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
ASPEN |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
JJ STAR |
Dehydrated |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
BATTLE HORSE |
Sore back |
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, 1 DECEMBER 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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2 |
STAR CHOICE |
Cut off hind medial hock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
HERO CHAMPION |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
RUSTY BROWN |
Exhibiting signs of respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
Jockey R Shafiq reported – significant respiratory noises |
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4 |
DONT MIND IFIDO |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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4 |
AUDACIOUS |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey Y Aify reported – not striding out freely |
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5 |
ELITE GOLD |
Fractured off fore fetlock |
– |
Euthanized |
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6 |
FIGHTING WARRIOR |
No significant finding |
– |
Impounded |
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7 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
D’GREAT LIGHT |
Respiratory distress / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
Jockey AK Lim reported – did not handle the going. Impounded |
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7 |
BLUE EYED BOY |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey R Shafiq reported – not striding out freely. |
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8 |
PLACE YOUR BET |
No significant finding |
– |
App J Daniel reported – not striding out freely. |
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8 |
FIRST DANCE |
Cut off fore lateral cannon |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
GASSUR |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey S Muniandy reported – not striding out freely. |
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8 |
OVERLORD |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
– |
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9 |
ELITE CONQUEROR |
Missed the start by a considerable margin |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
– |
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9 |
SEGAR THE BEST |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
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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 |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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2 |
Jockey Y Aify |
SWEET LODGE |
1/12/19 |
RM2500/- |
Rule 44(6) |
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3 |
Trainer SY Lim |
SMART MASTER |
1/12/19 |
RM100/- |
Rule 65(5)(c) |
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4 |
App L De Souza |
HAPPY BOX SIX |
1/12/19 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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8 (24/11) |
Trainer Evert van Breukelen |
RACER KING |
26/11/19 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 109(4) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
App CK Khaw (GOLD MOSA) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R1 |
Jockey AK Lim (CONCORDE) |
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R6 |
Jockey J De Souza (LA FAMILIA) & Jockey HS Gill (BIG BUS) |
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R7 |
Jockey KC Wong (STAR INVINCIBLE) |
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R8 |
App S Zulfikri / Trainer S Siva (CONDADO) |
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