STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2023
SUNDAY, 9 APRIL 2023
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Race 1), downgraded to “Good” after Race 1.
Course C4 (Rail @ 4M & Cutaway)
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
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 Melissa Yeap.
RACE 1 (R394) CLASS 5b – 1100M (C4 sc)
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2 |
META GREAT (R Rueven) |
Raced wide throughout and was inclined to lay in near the 400M. |
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4 |
KUBERA’S CHIEF (App M Ekdihar) |
Crowded inside runner near the 600M. |
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5 |
SMALL CHILLI (App M Lukman) |
Drifted out over the final 100M. |
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6 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN (E Ferreira) |
Laid inwards near the 950M and had to be restrained from heels. |
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7 |
BAMSI BEY (MM Firdaus) |
Shifted in when crowded near the 600M. |
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8 |
OVERLORD (App A Suriya) |
Vet inspection of the gelding which finished last: Cast near fore & Respiratory Distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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9 |
WINTERFELL (L De Souza) |
Tightened momentarily when racing on the fence near the 600M. |
The State of Track was downgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
VK BOY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
LUKE MAN |
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 (R395) CLASS 5a – 1100M (C4 sc)
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4 |
STARDICE (S Salee) |
*(See Report). |
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6 |
GAIN ECLIPSE (App A Nazir) |
Inclined to lay inwards early in the straight and had to be steadied when taken across the heels of runner near the 200M. *(See Report). |
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8 |
ZILFIKAR (L De Souza) |
Lay outwards slightly over the concluding 140M. |
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9 |
WINNER NUMBER ONE (App M Ekdihar) |
Rider reported the gelding stumbled on several occasions mid-race. Vet inspection: Respiratory Distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
On inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of STARDICE, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in terms of the veracity of his whip use. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period two (2) months with effect from 10 April 2023 and to expire on 9 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
The Stewards inquired into App A Nazir’s riding of GAIN ECLIPSE and after considering the evidence, they believed they could not substantiate a charge under the Rules, given he had to restrain prophylactically near the 200M. App A Nazir was warned that he must ensure that he rides all mounts so as to be fully tested.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK |
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 (R396) CLASS 4b – 1200M (C4 sc)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 1:50pm.
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1 |
MERCURIAL TURN (App KH Chong) |
Bumped on jumping, becoming unbalanced. |
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2 |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (App A Nazir) |
Veered inwards at the start, crowding runner. *(See Report). |
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3 |
JIMMY ZAC (S Salee) |
Had to be straightened when laying inwards at the 150M. *(See Report). |
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6 |
DEPENDABLE (HK Cheng) |
Crowded at the start and was subsequently ridden rearward and then raced wide from the 1000M. |
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7 |
HELLO BOSS (App I Fikri) |
Had to be steadied when blocked near the 200M. |
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9 |
KHAN PEGASUS (Y Aify) |
Held tight passing the 1000M. |
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10 |
TURF PRINCESS (M Ewe) |
Raced with its head in the air for some distance in the early stages. |
On inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (placed fifth), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’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 10 April 2023 and to expire on 22 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
On inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of JIMMY ZAC, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards related to the veracity of his whip use.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period two (2) months, to be served accumulatively with any other suspension, with effect from 10 June 2023 and to expire on 9 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 4 (R397) CLASS 4a – 1200M (C4 sc)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 2:20pm.
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1 |
ANSU (S Salee) |
Had to be restrained when crossed at the 650M. |
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2 |
LITTLE PLEASURE (E Ferreira) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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4 |
IRONCLAD (App S Sia) |
Rider (placed third) dropped his whip near the 300M. Rider fined RM1000/-. |
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6 |
MYO (L De Souza) |
Withdrawn at 2:17pm: Lame off hind – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
HAPPY THIRTYNINE (App A Suriya) |
Over-raced in the early stages and raced off the fence when leading. Was restrained at the turn into the straight. *(See Report). |
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8 |
MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. |
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9 |
HANDSOME BOY (J Low) |
Bumped and then crowded at the start, losing ground, and raced fiercely in the middle stages. |
The Stewards inquired into the running and handling of HAPPY THIRTYNINE. Evidence was taken from App A Suriya (HAPPY THIRTYNINE) and Mr Nagarajan a/l Supromaniam, Trainer MP Thwaites’ representative.
App A Suriya, the rider of HAPPY THIRTYNINE, 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 being:
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He travelled wide from the 800M to the 400M with no attempt to demonstrate that he was trying to get closer to the rail; and
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He restrained HAPPY THIRTYNINE duly at the turn into the straight, thereafter he allowed the gelding to shift wide in the straight.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 10 April 2023 and to expire on 9 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
MYO |
Lame off hind |
1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:17pm. |
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4 |
NICATOR |
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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4 |
MIRACLE |
-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 5 (R398) CLASS 3 – 1200M (C4 sc)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm.
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5 |
KIWI KID (App M Lukman) |
Withdrawn at 2:05pm: Sustained a deep cut on the near hind hip en route to the Club – Vet exam |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
KIWI KID |
Sustained a deep cut on the near hind hip en route to the Club |
Vet exam |
Withdrawn at 2:05pm |
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5 |
MY BIG BOSS |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month 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 6 (R399) Class 5b – 1400M (C4 lc)
Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.
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1 |
NIGHT LIGHT (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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2 |
SHAHBAA (E Ferreira) |
Drifted out over the final 150M. |
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3 |
D’GREAT WIN (App S Shazmin) |
Rider dropped his off side rein and was crowded near the 125M. |
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5 |
BINTANG TIMOR (J Low) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
STAR CHOICE |
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 7 (R400) Class 5a – 1400M (C4 lc)
This race was run in heavy rain.
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1 |
SAHM (App R Nuqman) |
Bumped on jumping. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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2 |
TRAVIS (App T Ammar) |
Laid inwards over the final 75M, crowding runner. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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3 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App A Suriya) |
Steadied when tightened near the 50M. |
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7 |
WAIMEA (App I Fikri) |
Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner then raced erratically, shifted in and outwards over the final 150M. |
RACE 8 (R401) Class 4a – 1500M (C4 lc)
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2 |
ATTENTION (L De Souza) |
Hind-quarters bumped heavily near the 650M, becoming unbalanced. |
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3 |
RAGNAR (Y Aify) |
Had to be taken outwards to avoid the heels of runner near the 650M, thereby striking the hind-quarters on the outside and steadied. |
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4 |
BIG FRANCK (App M Lukman) |
Rolled off near the 650M, crowding runner. |
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7 |
HAPPY MAGIC (J Low) |
Slow into stride. |
Jockey CK Khaw who rode his 151st winner on DAN IMPACT in this race, would not be entitled to claim any allowance as from Monday, 10 April 2023.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
SHOQEET |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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8 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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8 |
ELITE QUARTETO |
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 (R402) Class 5a – 1250M (C4 lc)
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1 |
ACE’S WILD (M Ewe) |
Struck the inside gate on jumping and was crowded, losing its position. |
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3 |
GOLDEN CUP (J Low) |
Jumped awkwardly, then raced wide. |
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4 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA (S Salee) |
Crowded and had to be restrained near the 1100M and then raced fiercely. *(See Report). |
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6 |
EL MACHO (V Espindola) |
Shifted in crowding several runners. *(See Report). |
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8 |
AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin) |
Tightened near the 1100M and then raced fiercely. |
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9 |
CRAYON SHIN-TAT (Y Aify) |
Steadied when crossed near the 1100M. Eased outwards to avoid runner at the 400M. Rider dropped whip when struck by clod of dirt. |
On inquiry, Jockey V Espindola, the rider of EL MACHO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in, thereby crossing CRAYON SHIN-TAT which shifted in, crowding ICHIKA BACHIKA which in turn tightened AUSSIE EAGLE with both horses being restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey V Espindola’s guilty plea and good riding record. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 10 April 2023 and to expire on 16 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
PERSEUS PEGASUS |
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 (R403) Class 5b – 1250M (C4 lc)
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2 |
SMART MASTER (App M Ekdihar) |
Veered outwards at the start, crowding runner. Rider reprimanded for failing to straighten more readily. |
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5 |
WINNING SMILE (HS Gill) |
Bumped shortly after the start. |
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9 |
HAPPY LUCKY STAR (M Ewe) |
Slow into stride, raced wide in the early stages and eased down in the straight when its saddle slipped backwards. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
ELEGENT |
Respiratory infection |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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10 |
ISLE OF SKY |
+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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Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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1 |
BAMSI BEY |
S Hafis |
MM Firdaus |
Stewards’ order |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
REALITY |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
PROPLAYER |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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5 |
ZANJABEEL |
Tied-up |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
ROYAL FLUSH |
Post caslick surgery |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
KYO |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam
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– |
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7 |
TRINITY REVIVAL |
Bruised near fore foot (nail bind) |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
LIMITLESS VENTURE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
INVISIBLE |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
PRAWN FRIED EGG |
Fever |
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, 9 APRIL 2023 |
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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 |
OVERLORD
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Cast near fore plate & Respiratory Distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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2 |
PERFECT RUN |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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2 |
WINNER NUMBER ONE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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4 |
LITTLE PLEASURE |
Cut on the off hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
HAPPY THIRTYNINE |
Cast off hind plate & laceration on the bulb of the heel |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
NIGHT LIGHT & BINTANG TIMOR |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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7 |
SAHM
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Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
TRAVIS
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No significant finding |
– |
– |
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9 |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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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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4 |
App S Sia |
IRONCLAD |
9/4/23 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
Jockey S Salee (STARDICE) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R3 |
App A Nazir (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) – 3 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(6) Jockey S Salee (JIMMY ZAC) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R4 |
App A Suriya (HAPPY THIRTYNINE) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R9 |
Jockey V Espindola (EL MACHO) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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