STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019
SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R617) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Jockey O Chavez, the rider of JET ACE, was reminded of his obligations to seek the Stewards’ prior permission to ride overweight in future.
MEWTWO (C Goon) was slow to begin.
After being slow to begin, LADY LIBERTY (J De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
App L De Souza, the rider of EASTERN TOWKAY, was questioned as to why the gelding was so far back in the early stages. He advised that he had been instructed to get the gelding to relax and had ridden it accordingly, and he agreed that this was in contrast of the instructions under which he had ridden last start.
Trainer S Siva, the trainer of EASTERN TOWKAY, confirmed the instruction and advised that this has been in an endeavour to get EASTERN TOWKAY to finish off its race. Trainer S Siva was reminded of his obligations relating to reporting on the change of all instructions related to riding styles.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
MUSANG KING |
Lame off fore foot – nail prick |
1000M/vet |
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 (R618) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
LIM’S GREETING which was difficult to be loaded, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
COMMODORE LINCOLN (S Ruzaini) and AIR POWER (App L De Souza) were slow to begin.
LIM’S GREETING (R Shafiq) raced wide at the turn into the straight,
Approaching the 100M, TALISMAN (App S Uzair) steadied when disappointed for a room on the inside of FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
SIX EMPIRE |
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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2 |
LUCKY VICTORY |
-15 |
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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 3 (R619) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
Trainer MW Teh, the trainer of NASI LEMAK (S Salee), was reminded of his obligations to seek the Stewards’ prior permission for his jockeys to ride overweight in future.
NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider and was passed fit to race.
ENCOSTA ZONE (Z Khairil) dwelled at the start, losing ground.
NOVA SPIRIT was slow to begin.
SWEET LODGE (App J Daniel) raced wide in the middle stages. Passing the 300M, App J Daniel drifted outwards, causing TOOBIGTOOFAIL (J Low) to be steadied. App J Daniel was warned that he must straighten his mount in order to avoid interference.
NOVA SPIRIT which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA SPIRIT revealed no significant finding.
RACE 4 (R620) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
ONCE A THIEF (App J Daniel) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider and was passed fit to race.
Shortly after the start, STREET CHAMP (App A Suriya) steadied off the heels of COLONEL LINCOLN (App CK Khaw).
THAI BAHT (HS Gill) was tightened back but shifted inwards, and crowded ZHAN SHEN (S Ruzaini) which in turn tightened HAHA BABE (App L De Souza), causing STREET OF LONDON (KC Wong) on the inside to be restrained, losing ground. STREET OF LONDON then raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 300M, SUPER BUFFALO (C Goon) became unbalanced when struck with the whip.
THAI BAHT was inclined to drift inwards at the last 75M.
RACE 5 (R621) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
SUNNY (App CK Khaw) and MOMENT OF JUSTICE (J Low) were slow to begin.
After being slow into stride, PARISBAS (App A Zaimuddin) had to ease off the heels of MOMENT OF JUSTICE near the 1450M. On straightening, MOMENT OF JUSTICE held NANA (Z Khairil) tight on its inside with those horses bumping.
When questioned Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of TAUBOSS, advised that he was unable to fulfill his required instructions to have the gelding in a mid-to-rear position as it had jumped very well and commenced to race strongly. He also stated that although he had steadied TAUBOSS, he was left sitting in second position.
RACE 6 (R622) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Acting on the Veterinary advice that EATONS GOLD was found to be lame near fore, it was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3:19pm. EATONS GOLD will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
TAFFETAS (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin.
MAYBE (Y Aify) raced wide from the 1000M until straightening.
STAR GENIUS (KC Wong) raced fiercely in the early stages. Passing the 250M, STAR GENIUS was inclined to lay outwards and inconvenienced BLACK THORN (HS Gill) which then laid inwards over the concluding 100M.
HIGH COUNCIL (S Ruzaini) veered in considerably passing the 250M. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HIGH COUNCIL returned having cast its off fore plate.
An inquiry was opened into the riding tactics on ARC CARA (HK Cheng) and Trainer S Dunderdale and Jockey HK Cheng, the trainer and rider of ARC CARA, were both questioned. Trainer S Dunderdale advised the Stewards that after assessing the race composition, he considered there was no early pace in the race and as such, instructed that ARC CARA lead. He stated that he believed that the gelding would benefit from a soft lead.
Jockey HK Cheng confirmed this instruction and further advised that his saddle had slipped backwards passing the 800M which had exacerbated the issues.
After considering the race sectional timing of ARC CARA’s previous start and this start, the Stewards were satisfied that ARC CARA had been ridden in similar fashion.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
SACRED GALAXY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
STAR INVINCIBLE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
EATONS GOLD |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 3:19pm |
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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 |
HIGH COUNCIL |
+18 |
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6 |
LIM’S ARCHER |
-18 |
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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 (R623) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
KUTTNER (HK Cheng) and FIRST DANCE (R Shafiq) were slow to begin.
After being slow into stride, PLATOON (J Low) raced wide in the middle stages.
CONFOUND (O Chavez) raced wide from the 1000M until straightening.
From the 250M, US DOLLAR (HS Gill) was impeded behind CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE and then again near the 100M, when CONFOUND rolled in.
KUTTNER had to be taken outwards near the 250M to obtain clear running and the gelding was then inclined to lay inwards.
Near the 100M, CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE (App S Suriya) broke down and was restrained quickly. A post-race veterinary examination of CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE revealed that it returned with fractured near fore fetlock and was subsequently humanely euthanized.
RACE 8 (R624) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
TRUMPS UP (KC Wong) jumped with its head in the air and in the middle stages, was inclined to race wide.
Near the 250M, IMMORTALITY (HS Gill) which was tending to lay outwards, steadied inside the heels of D’GREAT WIN (J De Souza) which was then inclined to lay outwards.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
PALTROW |
Colic |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
PARAGON STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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8 |
POWERFUL FIGHTER |
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 (R625) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Prior to the running of this race, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of EXCALIBUR, found his whip to be defective and requested for a change of whip.
GOOD BROTHER (App CK Khaw) bounded in the air at the start, losing ground.
TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) jumped inwards onto NOVA PHOENIX (Y Aify), and made contact with JUST DUIT (HK Cheng).
In the early and middle stages, SUNTZU (Z Khairil) raced wide.
Passing the 100M, GOLDEN DRAGON (KC Wong) shifted inwards, slightly hampering SUPER WOMAN (App A Suriya).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
DEE MAJULAH |
Lame both fore fetlock |
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 10 (R626) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
On jumping, ARLO (S Ruzaini) was crowded when RAINBOW CENTRE (Z Khairil) shifted inwards.
GOLD KIDS (HK Cheng) was slow into stride and raced wide from the 750M.
At the 425M, SPARKLER and BALKAN CHALLENGER (HS Gill) bumped.
EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) laid outwards at the 250M, bumping heavily with ASHQAR (R Shafiq). ASHQAR then shifted out and made contact with SPARKLER (App CK Khaw).
ARLO which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 1 (R587) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 17 May 2019 (Friday) at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded the adjourned inquiry into the running and handling of ARECIBO. Evidence was taken from Jockey J De Souza and Trainer R Lines, the Jockey and Trainer of ARECIBO respectively.
Trainer R Lines advised the Stewards that he had instructed that ARECIBO not be forced early as he believed there would be significant pace in the race and also, it would be better given the gelding’s significant handicapped weight. He was of the opinion that ARECIBO was disappointing under significant riding in the straight.
Jockey J De Souza stated that he had not forced ARECIBO on jumping but had not restrained the gelding but had then niggled at ARECIBO near the 1000M in an attempt to keep in touch with the mid division. He further stated when struck with the whip, ARECIBO had commenced to raise its head in the air and he considered that although ridden strongly with the whip in the straight, ARECIBO had been disappointing.
After considering this evidence, the Stewards did not believe they could not substantiate a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards, however, Jockey J De Souza was advised of their dissatisfaction and warned him that he must ride every horse positively at all stages in future. Trainer R Lines was reminded of his obligations to instruct that horses be ridden in a consistent manner unless prior approval is granted by the Stewards.
RACE 8 (R583) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 11 MAY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 17 May 2019 (Friday) at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of MYSTIC MASTER. Evidence was taken from App A Zaimuddin, the rider of MYSTIC MASTER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, who is also the Trainer of MYSTIC MASTER.
App A Zaimuddin, the rider of MYSTIC MASTER, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being:
- He restrained MYSTIC MASTER from the start and caused it to lose its position until approximately the 1000M mark, being restrained from the 4th placing to approximately the 7th placing;
- He continued to restrain heavily MYSTIC MASTER from the 800M until well in the straight at about the 350M when in the clear;
- He exercised no vigour when behind CONDADO until about the 225M, before CONDADO shifted in; and
- His whip riding was not consistent with his proper whip usage and in the opinion of the Stewards, this amounts to flicking of the whip.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Zaimuddin’s guilty plea, his mitigating factors and related record. App A Zaimuddin was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 27 May 2019 and to expire on 26 November 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of the suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:15pm).
AMENDMENT
RACE 10 (R596) 4YO RACE (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019
Trainer M Sukri, the Trainer of SPARKLE LOT, was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey J De Souza to ride overweight on SPARKLE LOT.
TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL
A post-trial veterinary examination of LIM’S SENSATION (E198) revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER PRACTICE
JUSTICE LASS (C421) which could not be boxed, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019, SLTC TRACKWORK
Trainer R Lines was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting PLATOON with an incorrect saddle cloth number.
AMENDMENT
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 12 MAY 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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11 |
JUBILATION |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC
POST RACE URINE:
5 MAY 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL/MAY MEETING 2019
The report dated 16 May 2019 (V19/061) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 24 bottles of coded urine samples and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 May 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
5 MAY 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL/MAY MEETING 2019
The report dated 16 May 2019 (V19/062) 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 6 May 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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2 |
LOVE GOES AROUND |
App N Varmah |
App CK Khaw |
Medical |
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7 |
CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE |
App N Varmah |
App A Suriya |
Medical |
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8 |
FOREVER ONE |
App N Varmah |
App A Suriya |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
APOLLO |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
WINNING TANGO |
Lame both fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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5 |
LEON |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
MYSTIC MASTER |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
THANK YOU BOSS |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
BIG GHOST |
Sore right eye – corneal ulcer |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
D’GREAT ELEGANCE |
Bruised near fore foot – suspected corn |
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, SATURDAY, 18 MAY 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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1 |
MEWTWO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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1 |
EASTERN TOWKAY |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
App L De Souza reported – not striding out freely |
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1 |
VALERIUS |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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2 |
LIM’S GREETING |
Difficult to be loaded |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
– |
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3 |
NOVA SPIRIT |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
TOOBIGTOOFAIL |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
ELITE KINGDOM |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
SUPER BUFFALO |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
EATONS GOLD |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 3:19pm |
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6 |
HIGH COUNCIL |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
CONDADO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
FIRST DANCE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE |
Fractured near fore fetlock |
– |
Euthanized |
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7 |
KUTTNER |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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8 |
NEW SENSATION |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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9 |
GOLDEN DRAGON |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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10 |
SEA HORIZON |
Respiratory distress & lame off fore |
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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Race/ No |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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Nil |
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10/9 |
Trainer M Sukri |
SPARKLE LOT |
12/5/19 |
RM250/- |
MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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– |
Trainer R Lines |
PLATOON |
14/5/19 |
RM250/- |
MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R8 (11/5) |
App A Zaimuddin (MYSTIC MASTER) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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