STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
SATURDAY, 18 MAY 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)
Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R0485) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
I’M SMART GREY (App A Nazir) |
Jumped inwards at the start. |
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3 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel) |
*(See Report) |
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4 |
LEGEND NINETY TWO (KC Tham) |
Bumped and squeezed out at the start. |
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7 |
FARDUS (App H Haikal) |
Bumped and squeezed out at the start. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
Jockey J Daniel (ICHIKA BACHIKA) appeared before the Panel and was questioned separately regarding his riding instructions. In this regard, he advised that his instructions were to ride this horse in order to obtain a handy position from the jump.
Trainer S Dunderdale appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his instructions on ICHIKA BACHIKA. In this regard, he explained that his instructions to Jockey J Daniel were that this horse has a history of jumping moderately, therefore he was instructed to ride this horse in a manner that afforded it an opportunity to obtain a forward position. The Stewards drew Trainer S Dunderdale’s attention to the lack of similar intent in this gelding’s recent runs. Trainer S Dunderdale explained that today, the better track and a better rider were, in his opinion, a contributory factor to ICHIKA BACHIKA racing in a position that it did in the race.
The Panel noted the explanation of Trainer S Dunderdale, however, was of the view that as similar intent from the jump could not be established from the riding of this gelding in its last 4 runs, the instructions today were tantamount to a change of tactics. Consequently, Trainer S Dunderdale was found guilty of a contravention of MRA Rule 35(8) and a penalty of RM1000/- was imposed.
RACE 2 (R0486) CLASS 4A – 1275M (Track II)
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4 |
STRETCHY FOUR (R Shafiq) |
Hung inwards throughout, proving difficult to assist. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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5 |
DECEPTION (S Zulfikri) |
Withdrawn at 2:15pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
AHORSEWITHNONAME (AK Lim) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 200M. |
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8 |
SESON (J Daniel) |
*(See Report) |
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9 |
KING’S SPEECH (App A Nazir) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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10 |
SAHM (App H Haikal) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Jockey J Daniel (SESON) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his riding instructions. In this regard, he explained that his instructions were to sit in a handy position, however, after jumping as well as he did, he did not want to risk being caught wide and instead elected to commit his horse to a forward position which resulted in an unanticipated lead.
Trainer R Lines (SESON) appeared before the Panel separately and was questioned regarding his instructions on SESON. In this regard, he explained that he had instructed Jockey J Daniel to obtain a forward position and he had not specifically instructed him to lead, however, after jumping, he found it acceptable that Jockey J Daniel continued to commit SESON forward as failing to do so, would have resulted in him being trapped wide. The Stewards noted the explanation of Trainer R Lines.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
DECEPTION
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Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:15pm |
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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 (R0487) OPEN MAIDEN – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
SHENG VESPA (App H Haikal) |
Withdrawn at 2:34pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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2 |
BIG FRANCK (App T Ammar) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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5 |
PACIFIC GLORY (App R Nuqman) |
Withdrawn at 2:31pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
CHARMING WIN (R Shafiq) |
Shifted out when racing ungenerously leaving the 800M. |
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8 |
LAXON (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out shortly after the start. Hung inwards in the straight. Thereafter, shifted in slightly, was bumped and Apprentice became unbalanced. |
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9 |
PERSEVERANCE (App A Azizi) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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10 |
SUNNY DAY (App A Nazir) |
Bumped shortly after the start and was slow into stride. Momentarily inconvenienced leaving the 800M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of CHARMING WIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CHARMING WIN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to LAXON and SUNNY DAY between the 1200M and the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’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 20 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SHENG VESPA |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:34pm |
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3 |
PACIFIC GLORY |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:31pm |
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3 |
GOLDEN FORTY |
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 (R0488) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
ATTENTION (J Daniel) |
Slow to begin. |
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3 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR (App T Ammar) |
Slow into stride. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet |
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5 |
COSMIC SANDS (S Salee) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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7 |
PACIFIC ARMANI (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin and race awkwardly in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & returned cast off fore plate – 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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4 |
SO BEAUTIFUL |
Fever |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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4 |
CHOSEN ONE |
-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 (R0489) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
PACIFIC FLASH (App R Nuqman) |
Withdrawn at 3:48pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
JOJU (App A Nazir) |
Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. |
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8 |
COLONIEL CHIEF (J Daniel) |
Returned cast off fore plate. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of D’GREAT TIMING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding D’GREAT TIMING, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TRINITY GENERAL at the 1000M mark and COLONEL CHIEF at the 700M mark.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’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 20 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
PACIFIC FLASH
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Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 3:48pm |
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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 (R0490) SUPREME B – 1150M (Track II)
Prior to the running of this race, Trainer S Dunderdale advised the Panel that due to ANSU’s wide draw and the anticipated speed on its inside, this gelding would be ridden more conservative today.
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1 |
XENA (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
RED OCEAN (App T Ammar) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
ANSU (J Daniel) |
*(See above report) |
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6 |
MAGIC TURBO (App H Haikal) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M. |
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8 |
TOPMOST (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
TAU KEH SOH (App A Nazir) |
Shifted out for a clear run at the 200M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
RAGNAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
INTREPID |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
HEART OF FIRE |
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 (R0491) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)
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1 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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2 |
GIFTED (App T Ammar) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
MODRIC (S Salee) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 300M. Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
NAUGHTY KID (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
DRAGON RYKER (J Daniel) |
Switched out for a clear run in the straight. |
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10 |
FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikri) |
Slow to begin, thereafter outpaced in the early and middle stages. |
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11 |
IPOH KAIGEH (SU Lim) |
Rolled out at the 300M. Returned cast near fore plate. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
CAPONE |
Stone-bruised near fore foot |
1000M/Vet (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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
MR BIG BROTHER |
-18 |
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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 (R0492) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)
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1 |
LOVING BABE (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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2 |
MAGIC HERO (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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4 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
SACRED SEA (Z Khairil) |
Slow to begin. |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY SHAZMIN AMIRUL BIN SUDIN (APP S SHAZMIN) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “MAGIC THE ZHU” IN RACE 4 (R0258) ON SATURDAY, 16 MARCH 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Saturday, 18 May 2024.
After considering submissions from App S Shazmin, in the presence of his Employing
Trainer, EP Tan and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, the Appeal Panel further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 26 March 2024 to 25 June 2024, both dates inclusive.
The deposit was ordered to be refunded.
RACE 6 (R0461) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +6), SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
Jockey KC Tham (MR G) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of one (1) month and fine of RM10,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 8 (R0442) SUPREME A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
Jockey R Shafiq (ARC TRIUMPH) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) months will be held at a date to be fixed.
POST RACE URINE:
5 MAY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
The report dated 9 May 2024 (V24/069) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
5 MAY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
The report dated 9 May 2024 (V24/070) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
12 MAY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
The report dated 16 May 2024 (V24/072) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 24 coded urine and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
12 MAY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
The report dated 16 May 2024 (V24/073) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 May 2024, 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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7 |
IPOH KAIGEH |
Unfixed |
SU Lim |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
CANDY RAIN |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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1 |
BIG LAWYER |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
HARDCORE |
Dehydration |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
STAR TALENT |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
RICH AND CHARM |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
RUNNING SPIRIT |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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5 |
VERY GOOD |
Injury to its right chest |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
DR KARDO |
Swollen near hind fetlock & bruised near hind croup |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
PERFECT MISSION |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
ARC TRIUMPH |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
GENERATION M |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
NEW GARDEN |
Bruised near 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, 18 MAY 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 |
FARDUS |
No significant finding. |
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– |
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2 |
STRETCHY FOUR & SAHM |
Lame off fore
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1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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2 |
KING’S SPEECH |
No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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3 |
JERAM GOLD |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
CHARMING WIN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR
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Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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4 |
PACIFIC ARMANI
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Lame off fore & returned cast off fore plate |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
COLONIAL CHIEF |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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7 |
NAUGHTY KID |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
IPOH KAIGEH |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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8 |
LOVING BABE
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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 Dunderdale |
ICHIKA BACHIKA |
18/5/24 |
1000/- |
Rule 35(8) |
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3 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
CHARMING WIN |
18/5/24 |
1500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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5 |
Jockey AK Lim |
D’GREAT TIMING |
18/5/24 |
1500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R3 |
Jockey R Shafiq (CHARMING WIN) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R5 |
Jockey AK Lim (D’GREAT TIMING) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R8 |
App H Haikal (MAGIC HERO) |
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