STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 21 APRIL 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Track II
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R0379) CLASS 5B – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
FLAMING DASH (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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2 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) |
Hung outwards in the early stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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4 |
RAISE YOUR GLASS (App H Haikal) |
Fly-jumped and was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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7 |
MY FIRST MILLION (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
TILSWORK MICK |
Inflamed off fore knee |
Vet xam |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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1 |
MY FIRST MILLION |
+23 |
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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 2 (R0380) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
ELUSIVE EMPEROR (S Salee) |
Vet inspection: Returned cast both fore plates. |
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3 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 350M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR (App R Nuqman) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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8 |
GREATEST ALL TIME (App H Haikal) |
Squeezed out at the start and shifted out to obtain clear running entering the straight. |
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9 |
KING OF GLORY (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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10 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout and shifted in at the 350M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
BINTANG TIMOR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
THUNDERGOD |
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 (R0381) CLASS 4A – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
MR G (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Returned cast off fore plate. |
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2 |
DRAGON CAVALLO (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Returned cast near hind plate. |
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3 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced at the 250M. |
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9 |
HARVEST (App A Nazir) |
Jumped very slowly. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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11 |
HARDCORE (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. *(See Report) |
Trainer CC Ooi (HARDCORE) appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the improved performance of HARDCORE in this race. He explained that in his opinion, the improvement shown could be attributed to the gelding’s third run for the stable. He further explained that this gelding did have some fair form in Singapore prior to coming to Malaysia and whilst he was surprised by the win, he was of the opinion that this gelding had merely run to his better Singapore form today.
Trainer CC Ooi further explained that there was no change to this horse’s feeding or training and confirmed that this gelding would continue to be ridden similarly, that is; aggressively from the jump, in future runs where practical.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
READY TO ROCK |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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3 |
MODRIC |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
MAGIC THE ZHU |
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 4 (R0382) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II)
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3 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER (S Zulfikri) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed. |
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4 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
IRONCLAD (O Chavez) |
Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. |
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7 |
INFINITE WISDOM (AK Lim) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
VETRI (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: 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 |
YANKEE STAR |
Cellulitis off hind cannon |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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4 |
STAR 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 5 (R0383) CLASS 3 – 1020M (Track II)
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1 |
KASSAB (O Chavez) |
Carried in at the 200M. Eased and shifted in at the 150M. *(See Report). Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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2 |
WECANDO (J Daniel) |
Shifted in at the 200M and at the 150M. *(See Report) |
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4 |
TOPMOST (S Zulfikri) |
Carried in at the 200M. Eased at the 150M. *(See Report). |
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5 |
KANTHAKA (App H Haikal) |
Vet inspection: Short stride both fore – Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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6 |
FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini) |
Jockey lost the use of his off side iron after the jump which he regained at the 850M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of WECANDO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding WECANDO, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TOPMOST and KASSAB in the concluding stages.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 22 April 2024 and to expire on 27 April 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 6 (R0384) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)
Due to the number of runners which stumbled at the start of last race, the Stewards ordered that the starting stalls be repositioned. The Trainers and Riders were made aware of this decision and there were no objections.
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6 |
SKYSCRAPER (O Chavez) |
Slow into stride. |
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7 |
SHANGANI (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. Switched in to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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8 |
DIGGING EIGHT (App R Nuqman) |
Jumped awkwardly which resulted in the Apprentice becoming unbalanced and lost the use of his iron. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
STARDICE |
Infected wound |
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 7 (R0385) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)
Due to the number of runners which stumbled at the commencement of the start of Race 5, the Stewards ordered that the starting stalls be repositioned. The Trainers and Riders were made aware of this decision and there was no objection.
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1 |
CANDY RAIN (J Daniel) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
LUKE MAN (SU Lim) |
Restless in the stalls. |
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3 |
GENERATION M (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
MISS MICHELLE (R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
BRING IT WIN (S Salee) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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7 |
RUNNING SPIRIT (O Chavez) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
SUPREME HAPPINESS (App I Fikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
BOSSKU |
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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7 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND |
+17 |
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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 1 (R0379) CLASS 5B – 1275M (Track II), 21 APRIL 2024, SLTC APRIL MEETING 2024
Trainer S Siva (AUSSIE EAGLE) was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 103(4) for breaching the condition regarding trainer’s scratching.
RACE 5 (R0371) GROUP 1 (3YOs & ABOVE) – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024
After further consideration, the 1000M/Vet imposed on AWESOME STORM was rescinded.
APPEAL BY JOCKEY S ZULFIKRI AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) SELANGOR TURF CLUB RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(a)(ii) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “LITTLE PLEASURE” IN RACE 2 (R0264) ON SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
After considering submissions from Jockey S Zulfikri and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). His suspension will commence from 22 April 2024 to 5 May 2024, both dates inclusive. The deposit was ordered to be forfeited.
RACE 6 (R0372) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024
At the conclusion of an inquiry on Sunday, 21 April 2024 at the SLTC, Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of MIRACLE STAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MIRACLE STAR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to JERAM GOLD in the concluding stages of the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Selangor Turf Club race days with effect from 6 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 4 (R0370) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A), SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 April 2024 at the SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of HAPPY PRINCESS in the above race and took evidence from Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of the HAPPY PRINCESS.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of Jockey R Shafiq’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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3 |
HARDCORE |
Unfixed |
App H Haikal |
EA |
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4 |
CAPONE |
Unfixed |
SU Lim |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
RACE FOR FAME |
Colic |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
Cut off fore medial fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
LET’S COME ON BABY |
Bruised near fore medial suspensory ligament |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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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, 21 APRIL 2024 |
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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 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS & LIM’S SPHERE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
ELUSIVE EMPEROR |
Cast both fore plates |
– |
– |
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2 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA & KING OF GLORY |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
HARVEST |
Jumped very slowly |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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3 |
MR G |
Cast off fore plate |
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3 |
DRAGON CAVALLO |
Cast near hind plate |
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– |
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4 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE, INFINITE WISDOM & VETRI |
No significant finding |
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5 |
KASSAB |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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5 |
KANTHAKA |
Short stride both fore |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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6 |
DIGGING EIGHT |
Jumped awkwardly |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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7 |
MISS MICHELLE |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
BRING IT WIN |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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7 |
RUNNING SPIRIT |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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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 (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
Trainer S Siva |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
21/4/24 |
500/- |
Rule 103(4) |
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5 |
Jockey J Daniel |
WECANDO |
21/4/24 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R5 |
Jockey J Daniel (WECANDO) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R2 (17/3) |
Jockey S Zulfikri (LITTLE PLEASURE) – 2 Selangor Turf Club race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R6 (14/4) |
Jockey S Zulfikri (MIRACLE STAR) – 2 Selangor Turf Club race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R4 |
Jockey S Zulfikri (STARLIGHT GLIMMER) |
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