STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
SATURDAY, 10 AUGUST 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A & 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 (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R0758) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +4)
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1 |
CAPTAIN LEGACY (B Pinheiro) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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2 |
PERFECT RUN (WW Cheah) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir) |
Withdrawn at 2:13pm: Multiple cuts on both hind legs – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
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7 |
HAZARD (App A Azizi) |
Apprentice cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding. |
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8 |
SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin) |
Restless in the gates. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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9 |
RUNNING SPIRIT (O Chavez) |
Jockey dropped whip at the 300M and fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a). |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
CANDY RAIN |
Multiple cuts on both hind legs |
Vet exam |
Withdrawn at 2:13pm |
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1 |
QIJI STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
WHITE RABBIT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
HORSE KING |
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 (R0759) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II +4)
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1 |
OLIVER KHAN (App A Azizi) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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2 |
FAMOUS NAME (O Chavez) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
GOLDEN MAN (HK Cheng) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide around the turn and into the straight. |
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5 |
STEEL CUTTER (App M Ekdihar) |
Unable to secure a clear run at the 300M and had to be switched in. |
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6 |
MIRACLE STAR (S Zulfikri) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. |
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9 |
MATILDA (S Ruzaini) |
Failed to negotiate the home turn and raced wide. An inquiry will be opened into this matter. |
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11 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
Nail bind injury both fore |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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2 |
ALWAYS INNOCENT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
MIRACLE CAPTAIN |
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 |
STEEL CUTTER |
+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 3 (R0760) CLASS 4A – 1250M (SC A)
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2 |
IRONCLAD (WW Cheah) |
Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Jockey briefly lost the use of his left side stirrup iron. Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN (SU Lim) |
Raced wide around the turn and into the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
EMPHATIC (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
PACIFIC THUNDER (KC Tham) |
Had to ease and switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
THUNDER (L De Souza) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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8 |
TIPPING POINT (App I Fikri) |
Hung out in the concluding stages. |
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9 |
FROM THE NAVY (App Clyde Leck) |
Jumped awkwardly. Carried outwards in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
BALKAN (KC Low) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
FLYING DURUMI |
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 (R0761) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC A)
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1 |
BIG FRANCK (B Pinheiro) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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3 |
MIEJ (AK Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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5 |
DOGE TO THE MOON (App Clyde Leck) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 650M. |
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6 |
D’GREAT MAGIC (App S Shazmin) |
Switched in to continue its run at the 350M. |
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7 |
KING OF GLORY (App A Nazir) |
Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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8 |
TARZAN (App M Lukman) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
RACE 5 (R0762) SUPREME B – 1600M (LC A)
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1 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App H Haikal) |
Over-raced in the early and middle stages. |
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4 |
KING’S COMMAND (S Ruzaini) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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5 |
GOLDEN PEGASUS (AK Lim) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M. |
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6 |
GOLDEN PAYOUT (App Clyde Leck) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M. |
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8 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND (KC Tham) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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9 |
FATAL ATTRACTION (B Pinheiro) |
Withdrawn at 4:08pm: Lame off hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
FATAL ATTRACTION |
Lame off hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 4:08pm |
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5 |
TRUMPY |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week 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 (R0763) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A)
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1 |
KING’S SPEECH (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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2 |
BLACK PRINCE (App S Shazmin) |
Inconvenienced on 2 occasions in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
COLONEL CHIEF (SU Lim) |
Switched out for a clear run at the 350M. |
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7 |
ATTENTION (B Pinheiro) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
CHER (App A Azizi) |
Slow into stride. Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. |
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9 |
LITTLE PLEASURE (O Chavez) |
Hung outward approaching the 400M. Brushed in the straight. |
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10 |
WAIMEA (S Uzair) |
Shifted out away from the whip from the 350M. Vet inspection: Heat stress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
HONG GILDONG |
Stone-bruised near hind foot |
Vet exam (1 week 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 (R0764) CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC A)
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2 |
BE YOURSELF (B Pinheiro) |
Raced wide throughout. Tightened for galloping room at the 250M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
DARCY (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. Bumped out at the 500M. Shifted in away from the whip at the 350M. |
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4 |
CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman) |
Shifted out at the 250M. |
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6 |
SUPREMO LEX (S Salee) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
MYSTERY POWER (App Clyde Leck) |
Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run at the 500M. Thereafter, shifted out in order to obtain clear running in the concluding stages. |
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9 |
MEWTWO (L De Souza) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Tightened for galloping room at the 250M. Shifted out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
OFFICIAL (S Ruzaini) |
Withdrawn at 5:03pm: Bleeding from sinus caused by external trauma – Vet exam. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of DARCY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) whilst riding DARCY he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BE YOURSELF at the 250M.
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 12 August 2024 and to expire on 1 September 2024, 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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7 |
OFFICIAL |
Bleeding from sinus caused by external trauma |
Vet exam |
Withdrawn at 5:03pm |
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7 |
D’GREAT OCEAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
JING JIN |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 5 (R0741) CLASS 4A – 1300M (SC E), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Saturday, 10 August 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of BORN TO WIN and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim and Trainer WC Lim, the rider and Trainer of BORN TO WIN respectively.
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 SU Lim’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
RACE 9 (R0745) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Saturday, 10 August 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of THUNDERGOD and took evidence from Jockey S Zulfikri and Trainer S Hamilton, the rider and Trainer of THUNDERGOD respectively.
The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of THUNDERGOD, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride THUNDERGOD to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that his riding was lacking in vigour in the straight, specifically with regard to his whip action and whip use, which was prejudicial and offered minimal assistance to his mount.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s guilty plea, riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 2 September 2024 and to expire on 1 November 2024, to be served consecutively with any other penalty, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 8 (R0684) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A), SATURDAY, 13 JULY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Saturday, 10 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of MOMENT OF JUSTICE and took evidence from Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of the MOMENT OF JUSTICE.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
4 AUGUST 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
The report dated 9 August 2024 (V24/126) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 August 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
TRINITY GENERAL |
Stone-bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
FA FA STAR |
Ulcer & cuts on its lip commissure |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
SHOQEET |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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4 |
D’GREAT SWIFT |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
BLACK THORN |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet exam |
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6 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
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, 10 AUGUST 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 |
SAFE JOURNEY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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3 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY & KING OF GLORY |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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4 |
TARZAN |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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6 |
WAIMEA |
Heat stress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
CHINO DINERO |
Cast near 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 (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
Jockey O Chavez |
RUNNING SPIRIT |
10/8/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R7 |
Jockey S Zulfikri (DARCY) – 2 SLTC race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R9 (4/8/24) |
Jockey S Zulfikri (THUNDERGOD) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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Follow Up |
R2 |
App A Azizi (OLIVER KHAN) Jockey S Ruzaini (MATILDA) |
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