STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
[Course A: Following a track inspection by the Stipendiary Stewards and Track Manager under the provisions of MRA Rule 12(2)(a), it was determined that the distances of 1400M on the long course and 1200M on the short course (starting from the same position), will be approximately 20M shorter to ensure a stable starting point.]
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr Edwards Samuel.
RACE 1 (R1567) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (Approx) (LONG COURSE A)
MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) and LADY LIBERTY (R Rueven) were slow into stride.
In the early stages, SGFIFTY (AK Lim) raced wide. A post-race veterinary examination of SGFIFTY revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
TRINITY DRAGON (SU Lim) was inclined to lay outwards from the 700M, and drifted wide in the straight.
MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) shifted in between 300M and the 150M, causing MUSANG KING (S Anandan) to be steadied.
GOLD POWER (R Shafiq) carried MR CONNERY (App L De Souza) in marginally passing the 200M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
ELITE KINGDOM |
Injury off fore |
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 2 (R1568) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (Approx) (LONG COURSE A)
The reins on ASIAN JET (R Rueven) had to be changed prior to this race. When questioned, Trainer P Lee advised that he was unaware of the restrictions at SLTC but was warned that he must use only reins with loops.
TWENTYSIXTWELVE (C Goon) veered outwards at the start, carrying MY GOODNESS (SU Lim) out onto WINNING TANGO (S Muniandy). Jockey C Goon was reminded of his obligations to straighten his mounts as quickly as possible.
LINCOLN CITY (O Chavez) was slow into stride and then steadied off the heels of SHANGHAI NIGHTS (HS Gill).
ORION (R Shafiq) raced wide in the early stages.
SWEET LODGE (S Anandan) was impeded near the 300M and had to be taken outwards to obtain a clear run and then shifted in near the 50M, crowding ORION. Jockey S Anandan was reprimanded for failing to straighten quickly.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of WINNING TANGO, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of WINNING TANGO revealed no significant finding.
When questioned as to why he was so far back. Jockey O Chavez (LINCOLN CITY) advised that he had been instructed to ride the gelding in a rearward position and had found that LINCOLN CITY was disinterested in the race. He had pushed the gelding from the 1000M fearing that he was losing his position.
Trainer AB Abdullah confirmed his instructions and advised that LINCOLN CITY has never shown pace. He was of the opinion that the gelding is now better suited over a longer distance, and he would endeavour to find a suitable longer race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
TRUMPS UP |
Fever |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
FEISTY LEO |
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 (R1569) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (Approx) (LONG COURSE A)
PURAVI (R Shafiq) was slow into stride and had to be restrained near the 1000M when racing fiercely.
MURDOCH (App N Varmah) was slow to begin.
Running to the 1000M, M SEVEN (K Eirwan) commenced to race fiercely and had to be restrained off the heels of CALM AND TRANQUIL (App L De Souza).
In the middle stages, GORDON G (J Low) and SING DARCI (Z Khairil) raced wide.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
INDOMITABLE RHINO |
Sole bruise near fore |
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 (R1570) STAYER STAKES A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)
VAIN TYCOON (HS Gill) was wide throughout.
When attempting to secure a passage, CALVADOS (R Shafiq) was impeded on several occasions when SHOQEET (O Chavez) shifted ground between the 300M and the 150M.
Passing the 100M when blocked, SACRED EMPIRE (R Rueven) was taken out and bumped D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) wide. Jockey R Rueven was reprimanded for shifting at this stage and was advised that a repetition will lead to a suspension.
When questioned as to his riding tactics, Jockey J Low (D’GREAT TIMING) stated that he had been instructed to not use D’GREAT TIMING up in the early stages, and due to his big weight, he had been able to work into the race but found the pace slow from about the 700M and proceeded forward. Although making ground, he had been impeded in the straight.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
D’GREAT LIGHT |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam (2 weeks 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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RACE 5 (R1571) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Shortly after the start, MONEY & ME (App J Daniel) crowded ROOTER (R Shafiq) which lost ground.
After beginning quickly, ALFARES (S Muniandy) crossed with D’GREAT JOURNEY (AK Lim). RADICAL FORCE (HS Gill) and MONEY & ME, when steadying behind, buffeted. Jockey S Muniandy and Jockey AK Lim were reprimanded for crossing too quickly at this stage.
BURGUNDY HEIGHTS (Y Sakito) raced wide in the middle stages.
ROOTER was eased down in the straight. When questioned, Jockey R Shafiq stated that ROOTER had lost his action near the 700M, and was moving very badly over the final 200M. A post-race veterinary examination of ROOTER revealed no significant finding. ROOTER will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT JOURNEY (AK Lim) returned having cast its off hind plate.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MONEY & ME returned with fractured off fore shoulder and was subsequently humanely euthanized.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
SIEW YUK |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
LONE PACER |
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 (R1572) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Acting on veterinary advice that RUSSELL THE CROWE (R Shafiq) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding 2:45pm. RUSSELL THE CROWE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that HAYTHAM (Z Khairil) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding 3:04pm. HAYTHAM will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
BIG BUS (C Goon) fly-jumped at the start.
TAIL SPIN (S Salee) raced wide in the middle stages. When questioned, Jockey S Salee advised that BIG BUS had kicked up on the inside and held him wide and he had been unable to proceed forward or to restrain behind BIG BUS. As such he was obliged to race wide to maintain his momentum.
The Stewards questioned Jockey SU Lim (ASTRO MAN) as to why he had restrained in the early stages, thereby allowing BAKUTEH (S Muniandy) an easy lead. He stated that he had been instructed to ride ASTRO MAN in a forward position and lead if able to do so easily. He had not wished to push ASTRO MAN when BAKUTEH had progressed on his outside and he steadied when crossed by that gelding.
The Stewards advised Jockey SU Lim that they considered he had restrained ASTRO MAN too readily and he was expected in future to ride a more diligent race when presented opportunity to lead easily.
App L De Souza, the rider of HAPPY BOX SIX, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY BOX SIX revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
CHIKA CHAN |
Swollen & infected wound on the right knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
RUSSELL THE CROWE |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 2:45pm |
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6 |
HAYTHAM |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 3:04pm |
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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 (R1573) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer PS Kumaran was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MARTIN VJ (S Muniandy).
This race was run in light rain.
FUSION POWER (J Low) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to race.
After jumping awkwardly, HAPPY DAYZ (App N Varmah) raced wide in the middle stages.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DONT MIND IFIDO (App M Lukman) returned having cast its off hind plate.
A post-race veterinary examination of SWIFT EMBRACE (App R Nuqman) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MARTIN VJ revealed no significant finding.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that on straightening, FUSION POWER (J Low) shifted out, bumping PROVOCATEUR (S Salee) outwards which in turn interfered with METAGROSS (App L De Souza).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’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 16 December 2019 and to expire on 28 December 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6pm).
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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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7 |
METAGROSS |
-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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RACE 8 (R1574) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer PS Kumaran was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Salee).
THE CROWN JEWEL (Z Khairil) raced wide throughout.
KITA TEAMWORK (R Shafiq) raced fiercely in the early stages and was eased down in the straight. Jockey R Shafiq stated that KITA TEAMWORK was inclined to lay outwards mid-race and slipped slightly on straightening. Although he considered the mare was travelling well near the 300M. As soon as he had pushed KITA TEAMWORK and shorten his stride, he had therefore eased the mare down. A post-race veterinary examination of KITA TEAMWORK revealed no significant finding. KITA TEAMWORK will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
RACE 9 (R1575) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (Approx) (SHORT COURSE A)
CONDADO (Y Sakito) bounded as the start was effected, losing ground.
SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.
Passing the 200M, CONFEAT (O Chavez) drifted out.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
SPADE OF ACE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
D’GREAT RICH |
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 10 (R1576) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
After the horses arrived at the start, it was ascertained that there was a technical computer malfunction. This necessitated a delay. All riders were dismounted and after approximately 18 minutes, all horses were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon, trotted up by the riders and the start was effected some 25 minutes after the advertised starting time.
SNOW DANCER (J Low) jumped outwards, brushing GOOD LUCKY (App WW Cheah).
SCORPION KING (AK Lim) jumped outwards, brushing MIGHTY PHOENIX (S Salee).
PERFECT GIRL (S Muniandy) jumped awkwardly with its head in the air, bounded out, and was ridden wide throughout.
SUPER WOMAN (App M Lukman) was slowly to begin.
MIGHTY PHOENIX raced greenly in the early stages.
Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of PERFECT GIRL, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PERFECT GIRL returned having cast its off fore plate.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of RED EASTERN, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of RED EASTERN 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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10 |
FLY HIGH |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
AIR POWER |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 10 (R1544) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 11 December 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the running and handling of SHENBAO. Evidence was taken from Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SHENBAO and Trainer S Edwards, the Trainer of SHENBAO.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SHENBAO, 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 when he rode SHENBAO, he appeared to not give the mare sufficient rein to stride out in the straight after having held onto the mare tightly on straightening.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’s previous two (2) similar charges, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. Jockey Z Khairil was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 16 December 2019 and to expire on 15 March 2020, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:12pm).
Jockey Z Khairil subsequently exercised his right of appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence, which was granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 10 (R1544) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 11 December 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into App S Zulfikri’s riding of SPARKLER in the straight. Evidence was taken from App S Zulfikri, the rider of SPARKLER, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Siva, who is also the Trainer of SPARKLER.
App S Zulfikri, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Siva, was found guilty of a charge of improper riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(ii) in that his whip usage was in a manner that did not make contact with SPARKLER and was thus inappropriate.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Zulfikri’s previous record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 9 December 2019 and to expire on 8 January 2010, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:36pm).
Following the evidence tendered by Trainer S Siva relating to SPARKLER’S racing condition, the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
RACE 10 (R1486) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 11 December 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the circumstances surrounding ASIAN TIGER (App S Rosmizan) which was shod in heavy working shoes. Evidence was taken from B Trainer HY Cheng and Trainer HS Lim (through telephone conferencing), the Trainer of ASIAN TIGER.
Trainer HS Lim pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that as the Trainer of ASIAN TIGER, he presented ASIAN TIGER to race with shoes that exceeded the weight under the provisions of MRA Regulation 1.1.8(a)(i).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Trainer HS Lim’s mitigating factors, submissions on penalty and the potential for a serious offence to occur. He was fined RM2,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (4pm).
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY JOCKEY YUDANYL AIFY BIN YAHAYA (Y AIFY) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MONTHS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “OUT OF NOWHERE” IN RACE 5 (R1239) METRO A – 1700M (SHORT COURSE A), SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY ON SUNDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2019
Jockey Y Aify who lodged the above appeal, applied to withdraw his appeal on 10 December 2019. After consideration, his application was acceded to and his deposit was refunded. His suspension commenced on 10 December 2019 and to expire on 9 February 2020, both dates inclusive.
AMENDMENT
RACE 2 (R1536) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
Jockey Z Khairil (JEFFREY) was fined RM250/- for using his whip forward of the shoulder which is contrary to the provisions of MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i).
RACE 8 (R1524) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY,
1 DECEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2019
Trainer C Leck was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present TILSWORTH FREDDIE at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
POST RACE URINE:
23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
The report dated 5 December 2019 (V19/151) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 62 bottles of coded urine samples and 70 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 November 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
23 & 24 NOVEMBER 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019
The report dated 5 December 2019 (V19/152) 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 24 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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4 |
CALVADOS |
Unfixed |
R Shafiq |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
READY TO STRIKE |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
SMART MASTER |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
GABBAR |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
POKEMON BABY |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
TOTALITY |
Sore near fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
SATELLITE KINGDOM |
Stone bruise off fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
CHIPS |
Swelling off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
GROUND ATTACK |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
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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