STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019
SATURDAY, 6 APRIL 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 4), upgraded to “Good” after Race 4.
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
RACE 1 (R414) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
At about the 1150M, POLO GAGA (Z Khairil) shifted inwards causing JET ACE (O Chavez) to be eased. Jockey Z Khairil was shown the vision of the incident and warned to take greater care when crossing in front of rivals under similar circumstances in future.
At about the 900M, JET ACE was eased to avoid running onto the heels of POLO GAGA.
Approaching the 200M, TILSWORTH JOSHI (S Muniandy) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SEA HORIZON (App L De Souza) and was forced to shift outwards just inside the 200M for clear running.
At about the 100M, JET ACE was struck twice in quick succession over the nose by the whip of Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of POLO GAGA. After viewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident.
When questioned regarding the different tactics employed on SEA HORIZON, Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding does not normally lead in its races, and he was surprised that he had the speed to do so on this occasion. He added that in his opinion, the race was run at a slow pace. His attention was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) which relates to inconsistent and unreliable running.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of HYDRANT (J Low), Trainer C Leck stated that this was the weakest race the gelding had contested and it had benefitted from a drop in grade on this occasion.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
NOVA ACE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SONG KID |
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 (R415) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
GLORY KID (App A Suriya) was slow to begin.
GERMAN SPEED (S Anandan) brushed with TALISMAN (App S Uzair) on jumping and thereafter was slow to find its stride.
GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) raced keenly in the middle stages, ran onto the heels of ZOLVED (App WW Cheah) at the 600M, and blundered badly. After reviewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident. App L De Souza lost both irons in this incident, and was thereafter unable to ride out GOOD VIBRATIONS which was eased out of the race from the 400M.
GERMAN SPEED had to be shifted outwards approaching the 200M to obtain clear running.
In the last few strides, VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) was crowded against the rail by RAINBOW CENTRE (Y Aify) which laid gradually inwards.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, GERMAN SPEED, Trainer BT Lim stated that the gelding was having its second start after a spell and had improved in fitness and condition for its run the previous week. He added that the horse was suited by the “Yielding’ track condition.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
ANAK WARRIOR |
Sore near fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
GHOST SPIRIT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
GOLDEN DRAGON |
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 |
ZOLVED |
+16 |
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2 |
FLY HIGH |
+22 |
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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 (R416) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
WINTERFELL (App L De Souza) which dislodged its rider and ran loose for several minutes, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:16pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruliness.
At the 400M, ASHQAR (Y Aify) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SO ON (HS Gill) but was able to obtain a clear passage as SO ON shifted gradually off the rail.
BEIJING STAR (S Ruzaini) laid outwards under pressure from the 300M.
JUST DUIT (Z Khairil) displayed a tendency to lay inwards between the 400M and the 200M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
WINTERFELL |
Unruly & ran loose |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 2:16pm |
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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 |
LAW BY LAW |
-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 4 (R417) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SHARON’S STAR (App S Uzair) jumped inwards causing L’KEN (App WW Cheah) to be crowded and carried inwards onto JERAM VILLAGE (Z Khairil) which was also inconvenienced.
MR MOSA (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
BLACK THORN (HK Cheng) was outpaced in the middle stages.
Approaching the 300M, ALLIED POWER (O Chavez) laid inwards and brush with MORE POWER (App CK Khaw) which was taken slightly inwards into the path of SHARON’S STAR (App S Uzair), which was following.
Approaching the 200M, SHARON’S STAR was shifted inwards for a run on the inside of EL TORDILLO (HS Gill) and at the 200M, BLACK THORN was switched outwards around SHARON’S STAR which had shifted inwards.
At the 200M, MORE POWER compounded causing L’KEN which was following, to be shifted outwards.
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.
RACE 5 (R418) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
GAZOO (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.
SATTAR (S Ruzaini) threw its head up on jumping, and raced ungenerously for the first few strides.
VOLANTE GENERAL (S Anandan) was slow to find its stride.
SILVER POWER (Z Khairil) stepped inwards on jumping.
At the 1100M, SECKILL (C Goon) commenced to lay outwards and raced awkwardly causing SMART MASTER (KC Wong) to be taken slightly outwards and brush with MACHUNG STAR (J Low) which was turned inwards.
When questioned, Jockey J Low, the rider of MACHUNG STAR, reported that having been turned inwards at the 1100M, he lost momentum, forfeited ground and was then caught on the heels of SECKILL which laid persistently outwards. He added that at about the 1000M, Jockey C Goon, the rider of SECKILL, eased his mount in an attempt to correct and due to this, MACHUNG STAR became trapped on his heels and was shuffled back.
At about the 500M, SMART MASTER was disappointed for a run on the heels of SECKILL.
Approaching the 400M, SILVER POWER laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty causing MAREA NEGRO (App A Suriya) to be taken outwards in turn.
From the 300M, MACHUNG STAR laid inwards under pressure.
Approaching the 200M, SECKILL commenced to lay outwards under pressure.
When questioned regarding the improved form shown by SECKILL, Trainer BT Lim stated that the gelding had benefitted from a positive ride from an advantageous inside barrier. The Stewards drew his attention to his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(8), which requires the Trainer to notify the Stewards if he intends a horse to be ridden in a manner different to its most recent start or starts.
RACE 6 (R419) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
ROCK EAGLE (HK Cheng) which reared in the gates, dislodged and winded his rider, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:04pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to his unruliness.
App L De Souza, the rider of RAINBOW FISH, reported that the gelding sat back in the barrier and was slow to begin. He was therefore unable to carry out his riding instructions which were to get a good jump and sit in 4th or 5th position. A post-race veterinary examination of RAINBOW FISH revealed no significant finding.
READY TO DANCE (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.
HAPPY BABY (C Goon) was outpaced in the early stages.
ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill), which was drawn outside, raced wide throughout. ELITE GENERAL, which was beaten 14 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
ROCK EAGLE |
Reared in the gates & dislodged rider |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 4:04pm |
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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 (R420) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:40pm.
Approaching the 400M, POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty.
Approaching the 200M, SUN FORCE (S Anandan) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of ARC CARA (HK Cheng) but in doing so, rolled outwards causing RUSSELL THE CROWE (KC Wong) to be taken outwards onto SPEEDY DEMON (S Muniandy) which in turn became crowded on the inside of JUBILATION (App A Suriya).
All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Uzair, the rider of SOON SEEKER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, 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:
- He rode with insufficient vigour between the 400M and the 100M when SOON SEEKER was staying on strongly and making up ground.
- He unnecessarily restrained SOON SEEKER approaching the 200M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. App S Uzair was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from Monday, 8 April 2019 and to expire on 7 October 2019, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:25pm).
RACE 8 (R421) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:15pm.
MYSTIC MASTER (HS Gill) jumped outwards, causing CONFLIGHT (O Chavez), LUCKY JUSTICE (App CK Khaw) and SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) to be tightened for room on the inside of GABBAR (S Anandan).
In the first few strides, GABBAR received contact from SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) on his inside, became unbalanced and laid outwards causing FIRST PRECINCT (S Muniandy) which was following, to be shifted outwards.
FIRST PRECINCT was outpaced in the early stages.
LUCKY JUSTICE (App CK Khaw) laid inwards under pressure at about the 200M.
All riders returned to scale an average of 1 1/2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
TAFFETAS |
Colic |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
NOVA RANGER |
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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The Racing Stewards ordered Races 9 and 10 be abandoned due to the inclement weather conditions.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 12 (R405) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 April 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS. They questioned Jockey HK Cheng and took evidence from Trainer S Hamilton.
Jockey HK Cheng stated that his instructions were to settle the gelding in a mid-to-back position and that having done so, I’M A GENIUS finished the race well, leading him to advise the trainer to try a longer distance next time.
The Stewards warned Jockey HK Cheng that in future he must take opportunities to improve his position when they present themselves, and when making his finishing effort, he must ride in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.
AMENDMENT
RACE 4 (R397) AINTREE PARK CHALLENGE CUP – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019
The attention of all parties was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(4) which specifies that the jockey’s instructions must come from the Trainer, not the Owner. However, the Stewards accepted that on this occasion the Owner, Navaneethasingham a/l A Ratnasingham, had merely acknowledged the race plan suggested to him by his experienced and successful Jockey. They otherwise accepted the explanations tendered with regard to the running and handling of CONFEAT.
REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLES
A Clearing Sample taken from TEEN ANGEL, which was received on 31 March 2019 by the USAINS BIOMICS Sdn. Bhd. [report dated 4 April 2019 (CLS/V19/001)], was analysed and reported to be negative to Prohibited Substances and as such, the Stewards cleared TEEN ANGEL to resume racing under the provisions of MRA Rule 134 (12).
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC
WEDNESDAY, 3 APRIL 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB
The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd February 2019 to 21st March 2019 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-
1. CENTURY WORLD (C518) Trainer KF Wong – Hobday – 1000M/Vet
2. SANDY’S PRIDE (C305) Trainer R Lines – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet
INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLES CODED “26512” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “RACE FOR FAME” IN RACE 6(R277), CLASS 5(A) – 1400M(sc) AND “26514” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “EYEOFTHETIGER” IN RACE 7(R278), CLASS 5(A) – 1400M(sc), 3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 3rd MARCH 2019, PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019, WHICH BOTH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “PHENYLBUTAZONE AND METABOLITES”, PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 5th April 2019 at the Perak Turf Club.
Evidence were taken from Trainer PK Leong, the trainer of RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER, Prof. Dr. Tan Soo Choon, Chief Analyst, Ms Chan Sue Hay, Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.
Trainer PK Leong pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run RACE FOR FAME, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26512” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Phenylbutazone and metabolites”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
Trainer PK Leong also pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run EYEOFTHETIGER, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26514” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Phenylbutazone and metabolites”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
When deciding on penalties, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer PK Leong’s mitigating factors, the nature of the prohibited substance and his previous record. Trainer PK Leong was fined a sum of RM20,000/- each (total of RM40,000/-) (Malaysian Ringgit: Forty Thousand only). He was informed of his right of appeal (12.15pm).
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER were disqualified from the above races and the results will be amended accordingly.
The Panel of Stewards ordered that a clear urine sample from RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER be submitted for analysis before these horses are declared to race again, as required under MRA Rule 134(12).
INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLES CODED “26510” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “TOKO” IN RACE 4 (R275), CLASS 5(A) – 1600M(lc), 3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 3rd MARCH 2019, PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019, WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “BOLDENONE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.
The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 5th April 2019 at the Perak Turf Club.
Evidence were taken from Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of TOKO, Ms Chan Sue Hay, Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.
Trainer T Asogan was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run TOKO, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26510” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Boldenone”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
When deciding on penalties, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer T Asogan’s mitigating factors, the nature of the prohibited substance and his previous record. Trainer T Asogan was fined a sum of RM15,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Fifteen Thousand only). He was informed of his right of appeal (4.00pm).
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), TOKO was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.
In terms of MRA Regulation 45.6, TOKO will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months with effect from 21st March 2019 and to expire on 20th September 2019, both dates inclusive and thereafter, a clear urine sample from TOKO must be submitted for analysis before the gelding is declared to race again, as required under MRA Rule 134(12).
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC
POST RACE URINE:
24 MARCH 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019
The report dated 5 April 2019 (V19/043) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 bottles of coded urine samples and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 March 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
24 MARCH 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019
The report dated 5 April 2019 (V19/044) 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 25 March 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 |
RAINBOW CENTRE |
Unfixed |
Y Aify |
EA |
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8 |
CONFLIGHT |
Unfixed |
O Chavez |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
D’GREAT PRIDE |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
IMMORTAL LEGACY |
Bruised near hind foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
ELF’S DREAM |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
SUN COIN |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
NOVA WARRIOR |
Bruised near hind foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
D’GREAT ERA |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
LIM’S BATTLE |
Swelling off fore tendon |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
D’GREAT SONG |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
LISBOA STAR |
Sore back (fell during training on track) |
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, 6 APRIL 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 |
SIX EMPIRE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
JET ACE |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey O Chavez reported – not striding out freely |
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1 |
D’GREAT ELEGANCE |
Lame near fore & Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
NOVA GENERAL |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
Jockey Y Aify reported – not striding out freely |
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2 |
ZHAN SHEN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
EMPEROR WARRIOR |
Cast near fore plate & Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
WINTERFELL |
Unruly & ran loose |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 2:16pm |
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3 |
JUST DUIT |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
PHANTASOS |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey J Low reported – not striding out freely |
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3 |
ASHQAR |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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4 |
JERAM VILLAGE |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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4 |
ALLIED POWER |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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4 |
MORE POWER |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
MY GOODNESS |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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5 |
GAZOO |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
ROCK EAGLE |
Reared in the gates & dislodged rider |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 4:04pm |
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6 |
ELITE GENERAL |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
HAPPY BABY |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
SOUNDS APPROVING |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
RAINBOW FISH |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
RUSSELL THE CROWE |
Lame off fore & Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
SOON SEEKER |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
NOVA FALCON |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
GABBAR |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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– |
MERCHANT MARINE |
Cut near fore inside cannon |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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– |
TOBIGTOFAIL |
Sore right eye |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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– |
BIG GHOST |
Nail prick off hind foot |
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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Fine(s) |
Nil |
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Suspension(s) |
R7 |
App S Uzair (SOON SEEKER) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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