STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2017
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 5), upgraded to “Good” after Race 5.
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Philip Anderson (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
RACE 1 (R1156) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
TEEN ANGEL (SU Lim) was slow to begin.
EASY AHEAD (G Pereira) was slow to find its stride.
LONESOME ME (App S Saddam) was forced to race wide without cover.
RAINBOW CENTRE (App AK Lim) had to steady rounding the bend at about the 800M to avoid the heels of MILITARY STAR (App S Uzair).
RAINBOW CENTRE which was beaten 23 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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1 |
Nil |
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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 |
RAINBOW CENTRE |
+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 2 (R1157) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App AM Aizat) was very slow to begin.
RAINBOW STAR (App M Hanif) was slow to find its stride.
ROCK AND STONE (C Goon) was out-paced and was unable to hold its position from the 800M to the 600M.
At about the 600M, WILL BE BETTER (App AK Lim) was forced to steady briefly to avoid the heels of JANGO (App S Zulfikri).
At about the 350M, RISE UP THE RANK (App L De Souza) was forced to switch outside for a clear run.
CIVIL UNION (A Nawawi) laid out under pressure in the last 200M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
FOX TREASURE |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
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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2 |
RAINBOW STAR |
+20 |
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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 (R1158) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
Acting on veterinary advice that SUPER GOOD (Lou Ho) was found to have haematoma to its left rump, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:05pm. SUPER GOOD will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GAZOO (App M Hanif) was slow to begin.
BLACK THORN (App S Zulfikri) raced wide when attempting to improve its position from the 800M to the 400M.
At about the 250M, BLACK THORN shifted inwards under pressure resulting in GAZOO and EMPEROR WARRIOR (App SU Lim) having to be steadied. BLACK THORN shifted inwards again at the 150M causing further bumping to GAZOO. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.
The Stewards informed App S Zulfikri, the rider BLACK THORN, in the presence of his Master, Trainer PS Kumaran, and Trainer L Moy, the Trainer of BLACK THORN, that the inquiry into the running and handling of BLACK THORN will also be held at a date to be fixed.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SUPER GOOD |
Haematoma to its left rump |
Vet exam |
Withdrawn at 2:05pm |
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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 |
Nil |
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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 (R1159) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B)
LOVE GOES AROUND (M Zair) was slow to begin.
GOOD DEAL (App S Zulfikri) was out-paced in the first half of the race.
At the 450M, MR EPIC (App AM Aizat) was forced to take a check as FLYING NEKO (R Woodworth) rolled in briefly. Jockey R Woodworth was shown the film of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground and show awareness of horses on his inside on the bend under similar circumstances in future.
Jockey M Zairi, the rider of LOVE GOES AROUND, reported that his saddle slipped backwards during running. As a consequence, Jockey M Zairi was unable to ride in his normal manner 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 |
LIM’S BATTLE |
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 |
KISS ME |
+16 |
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4 |
GOOD DEAL |
+29 |
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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 (R1160) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after this race.
App A Zaimuddin was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on NO NONSENSE in Race 5 at the above meeting.
ZENZERO (C Goon) jumped on leaving the stalls and was slow to begin.
At about the 1000M, RAINBOW FISH (SS Vanan) was over-racing approaching the bend and was taken back to obtain cover.
SPIRIT OF SPEED (SU Lim) was forced to race wide until the straight.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
Nil |
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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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5 |
Nil |
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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 6 (R1161) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
AUREUS (App KC Wong) was slowly into stride and as a consequence, was forced to make progress outside the runners and race wide in order to obtain a handy position.
At about the 350M, LITTLE LION (App A Zaimuddin) was disappointed for a run. After this incident, LITTLE LION was repeatedly switched out but never obtained clear running.
The weakening TAKE A BOW (App W Faizal) shifted out abruptly when struck with the whip inside the last 100M, forcing the rider to stop and straighten the gelding.
STEERING (HS Gill) was soon detached in rear and finished tailed out. A post-race veterinary examination of STEERING 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.
In the concluding stages in the last few strides, D’GREAT OPULENT (G Pereira) started to lay in under pressure and brushed FIORELLA (Lou Ho).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Zulfikri, the rider of BERNARD’S FIGHTER, in the presence of his Acting Master, B Trainer Siva Kumar s/o Subramaniam, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 350M, he allowed his horse to drift inside under the whip causing both LITTLE LION to be checked and then D’GREAT NIMBUS to be switched out for a clear run.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App 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) Malaysian race days with effect from 18 September 2017 and to expire on 24 September 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:25pm).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BLADEMEISTER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 200M, he allowed his horse to shift in under pressure for some considerable distance when insufficiently clear of NUMERO UNO (SU Lim) which was taken in to the inside towards BERNARD’S FIGHTER (App S Zulfikri) which was tightened against the rail.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’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) Malaysian race days with effect from 18 September 2017 and to expire on 24 September 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:40pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
NUMERO UNO |
+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 7 (R1162) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
On leaving the stalls, BRIGHT LIFE (App L De Souza) jumped to the inside and bumped FLASH GIFT (SS Vanan) which in turn bumped TILSWORTH FRANKIE (Y Aify) which was carried to the left onto INDIAN ROCK (App A Zaimuddin). This caused INDIAN ROCK to check, losing its early position. Furthermore, BATTLE HORSE (App M Hanif) was forced to check sharply to avoid the heels of TILSWORTH FRANKIE.
HIGH TROJA (TK Barnabas) was slowly away.
FLASH GIFT which was beaten 28 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.
App Troy See, the rider of PANDA BOMB, was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip passing the 200M. As a consequence, he was forced to ride with hands and heels only in the last 200M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
GHOST EMPEROR |
Foot abscess near fore |
Vet exam (1 week embargo from trackwork) |
Course scratching
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7 |
METIER STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
THE OMEGA 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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
INDIAN ROCK |
-26 |
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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 (R1163) CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)
MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) was slow to begin but soon recovered to a handy position. At about the 1400M, MAGICAL TALENT began to over-race onto the heels of VALUE OF JUSTICE (App A Zaimuddin) and had to be steadied.
At about the 200M, there was a brush between MAGICAL TALENT and VALUE OF JUSTICE causing MAGICAL TALENT to be denied a run on the heels of FEISTY LEO (G Pereira).
From the 200M to the 100M, MAGICAL TALENT was further denied a clear run. IDYLLIC SCENERY (HS Gill) was forced to switch out at the 300M to obtain clear running.
FAST RICH (C Goon) raced wide without any cover throughout.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
KABALI |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (1 week embargo from trackwork) |
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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8 |
Nil |
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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 9 (R1164) CLASS 5 – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)
SILVER MAN (J De Souza) was fractious in the stalls.
ALACARTE (F Yap) was slowly into stride and raced ungenerously before making a slow late progress.
IT’S DONE MATE (App S Saddam) shifted in under pressure.
TURNED OUT which was distanced, 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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9 |
KING FAALCON |
Lame near fore fetlock |
1000M/vet (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
Course scratching |
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9 |
SATELLITE LEGEND |
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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9 |
Nil |
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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
TUESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB
RESUME RIDING: JOCKEY LOU HO
The Stewards granted permission for Jockey Lou Ho to resume riding as his suspension expired on 10 September 2017.
RACE 9 (R1145) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B), SUNDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The Stewards, on 15 September 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of CLIP THE TICKET in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey SU Lim and Trainer F Maynard, the rider and Trainer of CLIP THE TICKET respectively, and Trainer WC Lim who assisted Jockey SU Lim as an Interpreter.
The Stewards noted the evidence given by Jockey SU Lim. Furthermore, they reminded Trainer F Maynard of his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(8) to notify the Stewards of a horse which he intends to be ridden in a different manner than in recent starts. Trainer F Maynard accepted that on this occasion, he had failed to do so.
After reviewing the films and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 2 (R1138) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B) & RACE 11 (R1147) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B), SUNDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The Stewards, on 16 September 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, questioned App L De Souza, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, regarding his rides on FOX TREASURE and RISE UP THE RANK in Races 2 and 11 respectively on Saturday, 10 September 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club.
After observations of the films, the Stewards advised App L De Souza that in future he would be expected to ride all his horses with vigour in the latter stages of the race. The Stewards took into consideration the fact that App L De Souza had limited race riding experience but warned him that he must endeavour to improve in this aspect of his riding in future.
RACE 9 (R1145) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE B), SUNDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
At the conclusion of an inquiry on 16 September 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of GILBRALTAR PARK, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting GILBRALTAR PARK forward of the shoulder.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SS Vanan’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous record and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM500/-.
POST RACE URINE:
10 SEPTEMBER 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The report dated 15 September 2017 (V17/101) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 September 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
10 SEPTEMBER 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The report dated 15 September 2017 (V17/102) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 September 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
POST-RACE URINE:
3rd SEPTEMBER 2017
PERAK TURF CLUB AUGUST/SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The report dated 14th September 2017 (V17/099) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd September 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
3rd SEPTEMBER 2017
PERAK TURF CLUB AUGUST/SEPTEMBER MEETING 2017
The report dated 14th September 2017 (V17/100) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd September 2017 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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5 |
NO NONSENSE |
App A Zaimuddin |
App S Saddam |
Unable to make carded weight |
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7 |
MISTER MIYAGI |
Unfixed |
App AM Aizat |
EA |
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8 |
ACIPENSER |
Unfixed |
App L De Souza |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
JOE SWIPER |
Inflammation of the soft palate |
Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
– |
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1 |
FUMIO |
Bruised both fore feet |
Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
– |
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5 |
AMI ELEVEN |
Bruised back |
Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
– |
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8 |
ENCOSTA ZONE |
Sore near fore tendon |
Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
– |
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9 |
MEGUSTO |
Colic |
Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork) |
– |
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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, 16 SEPTEMBER 2017 |
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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 |
RAINBOW CENTRE |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
GOLD STAR PRINCESS |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey SS Vanan reported – not striding out freely |
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1 |
ESPERANZA |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Jockey TK Barnabas reported – not striding out freely |
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1 |
EASY AHEAD |
Broken-winded |
Vet exam at rest & 1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
TEEN ANGEL |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
Jockey SU Lim reported – not striding out freely |
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2 |
VALBERRY |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
CHAMPAGNE ROSE |
No significant finding |
– |
App AM Aizat reported – respiratory noises |
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2 |
WILL BE BETTER |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
PRINCE NANO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
GAZOO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
D GREAT WALL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
GOOD DEAL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
MR EPIC |
No significant finding |
– |
Impounded |
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5 |
ZENZERO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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5 |
FULL MEANING |
Upper respiratory tract abnormality & Epiglottic entrapment |
1000M/vet & thereafter Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
SPIRIT OF SPEED |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
KARIGARA |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
D’GREAT NIMBUS |
Upper respiratory tract abnormality |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
STEERING |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely |
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7 |
FLASH GIFT |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
TAFFETAS |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
TILSWORTH FRANKIE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
CARBON COPY |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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8 |
HAPPY EDDINGTON |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
ACISPENSER |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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9 |
PURE RABID |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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9 |
TURNED OUT |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
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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Fine(s) |
R5 |
App A Zaimuddin (NO NONSENSE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 107(10) |
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R7 |
App Troy See (PANDA BOMB) – fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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R9 (10/9/17) |
Jockey SS Vanan (GILBRALTAR PARK) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) |
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Suspension(s) |
R6 |
Jockey Y Aify (BLADEMEISTER) & App S Zulfikri (BERNARD’S FIGHTER) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R3 |
App S Zulfikri/Trainer PS Kumaran/Trainer L Moy (BLACK THORN) |
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