Stipendiary Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SINGAPORE FEBRUARY MEETING 2017

FRIDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2017

STATE OF GOING : STRATHAYR TURF (SHORT COURSE D)

(YIELDING)

RACE 1 [TF0256]

CLASS 5 1400M

AUREUS (TH Koh) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped SIMPANG (App CC Wong) out onto IN BOCCA AL LUPO (D David).

Shortly after the start, HOT GOLD (M Rodd) and LUCKY COME (S John) bumped.

HOT GOLD raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

AUREUS, JIMTOWN (App Z Zuriman) and SIMPANG all raced wide throughout.

Near the 500m, HOT GOLD, which continued to race keenly, had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of MAI DARKO (V Duric).

HOT GOLD and IN BOCCA AL LUPO were both held up and unable to improve from the 500m until the 400m.

Making the turn into the straight, AUREUS was carried wider by MAI DARKO, which shifted outwards to improve.

JIMTOWN laid outwards making the turn into the straight.

ASTRO MAN (App Y Salim) laid outwards under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in MAI DARKO being carried wider on the track.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on MAI DARKO which revealed no apparent abnormality.

App Zuriman, when questioned regarding the run of JIMTOWN, stated that he was caught wide throughout the race, and, added that in the homestraight, the gelding mis-strode on a couple of occasions and that he was not comfortable with JIMTOWN’s action. For this reason, he was reluctant to place the gelding under pressure over the concluding stages. His explanation was noted.


RACE 2 [TF0257]

OPEN MAIDEN 1400M

Acting on veterinary advice that HYDRANT (R Woodworth) was found to be lame off-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1850Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

GALILEO’S APPROACH (M Kellady), which was fractious in the barrier, was taken out and examined by the Veterinary Surgeon. Acting on veterinary advice that GALILEO’S APPROACH was found to be lame off-hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1855Hrs. It will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial from the barrier and a veterinary examination prior to being declared to race again.

CHALAZA (D Beasley) jumped away awkwardly and in so doing, carried LIM’S CONTROL (App R Zawari) in onto SACRED ARMY (J Powell). CHALAZA then continued to shift inwards, resulting in LIM’S CONTROL having to be eased. Jockey Beasley was subsequently shown the film of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

HERECOMESMYMONEY (App Y Salim) laid outwards making the turn into the straight, thereby making contact with SACRED ARMY and carrying that gelding wider on the track.

SUN HANCOCK (D David), which laid outwards in the straight, made contact with LIM’S CONTROL on a couple of occasions shortly after passing the 200m.

The saddle on SUPER RED (E Aslam) shifted sideways in the early stages placing its rider at a disadvantage throughout. The Veterinary Surgeon confirmed that SUPER RED had returned with the saddle having shifted during the running of the race.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on UNTAPPED (N Jugalll) which revealed that the horse returned having bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of two months, and may not start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after having satisfactorily passed a bleeder’s test.


RACE 3 [TF0258]

CLASS 4 1200M

DIVISION 2

KELTIC KARMA (V Duric) was slow to begin.

DICAPRIO (M Nunes) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 800m, CLARTON SUPER (I Azhar) checked when racing to the inside of WAIPAKIHI (J Powell) and KNIGHT CHEN BAY (App S Shafrizal). HERACLES (App WS Chan), which was following, had to be eased and shifted outwards to avoid the heels of CLARTON SUPER. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Approaching the 600m, WAIPAKIHI checked when racing to the inside of KNIGHT CHEN BAY. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

THE DODGER (App I Amirul) raced wide throughout.

LIM’S KNIGHT (D Beasley) and DICAPRIO were both held up for clear running from the 400m until after passing the 100m.

Near the 300m, COURT CASE (R Shafiq) was carried wider on the track by SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (App H Syafiq), which shifted outwards slightly. This resulted in COURT CASE carrying THE DODGER out onto ROSEGOLD (K A’Isisuhairi).

Near the 200m, HERACLES had to be shifted outwards from behind the heels of WAIPAKIHI to obtain clear running.

WAIPAKIHI laid outwards under pressure over the final 100m and approaching the Winning Post, had to be eased inwards to avoid the heels of HERACLES.

The Farrier reported that DICAPRIO returned having cast its near-fore plate.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on THE DODGER which revealed no apparent abnormality.

A subsequent veterinary examination has been requested on KNIGHT CHEN BAY. App S Shafrizal will be questioned regarding the run of KNIGHT CHEN BAY.


RACE 4 [TF0259]

INITIATION 1200M

Acting on veterinary advice that RAJAWALI (I Azhar) was found to be lame near-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1918Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that SUCCESS COME TRUE (R Shafiq) was found to be lame off-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1918Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

STAY WITH ME (D David), which was fractious in the barrier, hung outwards badly throughout, placing its rider at a disadvantage. STAY WITH ME will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial from the barrier and a veterinary examination prior to being declared to race again.

HONOR (M Nunes) was slow to begin.

BAYU (D Beasley) and STAY WITH ME bumped on jumping.

LEON (V Duric) and HAPPY DAYZ (M Zaki) bumped on jumping. HAPPY DAYZ then shifted outwards making contact with HAPPY BUFFALO (M Rodd).

SUPER DRAGON (G Boss) and HOLY THOMAS (I Saifudin) bumped on jumping.

HAPPY BUFFALO raced keenly in the early stages.

HAPPY BUFFALO, which hung outwards badly between the 700m and the 300m placing its rider at a disadvantage, will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial from the barrier and a veterinary examination prior to being declared to race again.

Near the 200m, HONOR shifted to the outside of HAPPY DAYZ. At the same time, GOLDEN SPARK (App WS Chan) shifted inwards under pressure, resulting in HONOR then having to be eased off the heels of GOLDEN SPARK.

The Farrier reported that HAPPY DAYZ returned having cast its near-fore plate.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on HAPPY BUFFALO which revealed that the horse returned not striding out freely.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on STAY WITH ME which revealed that the horse returned not striding out freely and as a roarer. The Veterinary Surgeon also advised that STAY WITH ME had previously undergone corrective surgery for this condition.


RACE 5 [TF0260]

GRADUATION 1200M

NOVA MISSILE (O Placais), which began awkwardly, shifted outwards and bumped GROUND CONTROL (App S Shafrizal).

DEIMOS (M Rodd) shifted inwards at the start and bumped SILK ROUTE (M Kellady).

NEO’S CLASSIC (App Y Salim) and DIVERGENT (M Zaki) both raced wide throughout.

Near the 350m, NOVA MISSILE checked when racing to the inside of UNSURPASSED (App R Zawari). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

The Farrier reported that LIM’S SPARKLE (K A’Isisuhairi) returned having cast its off-fore plate.

RACE 6 [TF0261]

CLASS 5 1200M

PINT SIZED PRINCE (O Placais), which was fractious in the barrier, was taken out and examined by the Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and reloaded. In view of its previous history, it will be required to undergo barrier education to the satisfaction of the Starter prior to passing two consecutive starting stall tests prior to being declared to race again in terms of MRA Rule 78(2).

KUBERA’S CHIEF (I Saifudin) shifted outwards shortly after the start and bumped GREAT WARRIOR (S John).

Near the 350m, the whip of App T See, the rider of SILVER POWER, broke.

Approaching the 200m, PINT SIZED PRINCE had to be eased when disappointed for run between MILITARY ALLIANCE (App CC Wong) and ELHAAME (R Shafiq), which shifted outwards.

Near the 150m, PINT SIZED PRINCE was again disappointed for clear running between SILVER POWER and ELHAAME, which was carried outwards slightly by KUBERA’S CHIEF, which shifted inwards.


RACE 7 [TF0262]

OPEN HANDICAP 2000M

After arriving at the barrier, GURU-GURU (I Azhar) had its saddle readjusted.

GURU-GURU jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped QUECHUA (B Vorster).

Shortly after the start, SQUIRE OSBALDESTON (App I Amirul) was tightened for room between PERFECT P (O Placais) and ORDER OF THE SUN (App CC Wong), which shifted outwards.

SQUIRE OSBALDESTON raced wide throughout.

PERFECT P raced wide from the 1500m until improving to the outside of ORDER OF THE SUN near the 1100m.

GURU-GURU raced wide from the 1300m.

SONG TO THE MOON (N Juglall) made the turn into the straight wide.

SONG TO THE MOON then laid inwards under pressure over the final 200m obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount on a number of occasions.

Subsequent veterinary examinations were requested on PERFECT P, QUECHUA and GURU-GURU which revealed no apparent abnormality.

Jockey Placais will be questioned regarding the run of PERFECT P.

RACE 8 [TF0263]

KRANJI STAKES C 1400M

KIRKS RYKER (B Vorster) was slow to begin.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (O Placais), which was slow to begin, had to be eased shortly thereafter when becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of BATTLE OF TROY (App CC Wong).

SOLARIS SPECTRUM (App H Syafiq) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Shortly after the start, KIRKS RYKER shifted outwards and bumped D’BUFFALO MAN (M Rodd).

SOLARIS SPECTRUM raced wide throughout.

BATTLE OF TROY was held up and unable to improve between the 550m and the 400m.

WINNING CAUSE (N Juglall) was carried wider making the turn into the straight when SHANGHAI BUND (R Shafiq) shifted outwards to improve.

D’BUFFALO MAN was inclined to lay outwards over the concluding stages.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on D’BUFFALO MAN which revealed that the horse returned having bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of two months, and may not start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after having satisfactorily passed a bleeder’s test.

RACE 9 [TF0264]

CLASS 4 1200M

DIVISION 1

LIM’S SINCERE (K A’Isisuhairi) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped COULD BE PEARLS (R Shafiq).

PAPERBACK TROOPER (D Beasley) began awkwardly.

DUTY FIRST (J Powell), which began awkwardly, was bumped shortly thereafter by KEVIN ELEVEN (App S Shafrizal), which shifted inwards.

After passing the 1000m, REDMAYNE (G Boss) had to be eased to avoid the heels of LIM’S SINCERE, which shifted inwards slightly.

When being eased, REDMAYNE shifted inwards making contact with the hindquarters of DARC BOUNTY (V Duric), resulting in REDMAYNE becoming unbalanced.

DUTY FIRST raced keenly in the early stages.

HELLO MICHELLE (I Azhar), POWER LIN (O Placais), STARSHINE (A Munro) and KEVIN ELEVEN all raced wide throughout.

Making the turn into the straight, COULD BE PEARLS was momentarily held up on the heels of LIM’S SINCERE, which shifted outwards to improve.

Near the 350m, KEVIN ELEVEN checked when racing to the outside of ARION (App WS Chan). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Near the 50m, DARC BOUNTY checked when racing to the inside of COULD BE PEARLS. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

App Shafrizal reported that KEVIN ELEVEN was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination was requested.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on PAPERBACK TROOPER which revealed no apparent abnormality. Jockey Beasley will be questioned regarding the run of PAPERBACK TROOPER.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on REDMAYNE which revealed no apparent abnormality.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that STARSHINE collapsed and died after the race. In order not to delay the correct weight, Jockey Munro was exempted from the weigh-in.

PANEL OF STEWARDS
(1) MR HARRY ELIAS (CHAIRMAN)
(2) MR LEE CHOW SOON
(3) MR PETER CHADWICK (INQUIRY ROOM)
(4) MR SCOTT KELLY (INQUIRY ROOM)
(5) MR KEN YEO (INQUIRY ROOM / REPORTS)
(6) MR PATRICK THAM (PARADE RING)
(7) MR STEVEN SAK (PARADE RING)
SUMMARY
SCRATCHING PRIOR TO RACE MEETING
R / HORSE NAME / REASON
1 / Q NINE MAGIC / (G MOSSE) / MAXIMUM FIELD
1 / AEOLUS / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
2 / MILITARY MIGHT / (O PLACAIS) / MAXIMUM FIELD
2 / JET STRIKER / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
*3 / ZIPPY GENERAL (W278) / (G BOSS) / LAME NEAR-FORE
*4 / SECRET SQUIRREL (C291) / (APP T SEE) / TIED UP
4 / DOUBLE WIN / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
6 / TURQUOISE SON / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
6 / PROBO CHANDROSO / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
8 / SUPERNOVA / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
8 / DANCE IN THE WIND / (D DAVID) / MAXIMUM FIELD
9 / PRATT STREET / (UNFIXED) / MAXIMUM FIELD
9 / OCEAN MASTER / (TH KOH) / MAXIMUM FIELD
* IN TERMS OF MRA REGULATION 24.2, THESE HORSES MUST BE PRESENTED TO
AN OFFICIAL VETERINARY SURGEON PRIOR TO BEING DECLARED TO RACE AGAIN. THEY ARE ALSO NOT PERMITTED TO START IN A RACE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 DAYS.
TEST(S) IMPOSED
R / HORSE NAME / TEST(S)
2 / UNTAPPED (W514) / BLEEDER
2 / HYDRANT (C172) / VETERINARY EXAMINATION
2 / GALILEO’S APPROACH (C196) / STARTING STALL / 1000M/VET
4 / HAPPY BUFFALO (C378) / STARTING STALL / 1000M/VET
4 / RAJAWALI (C129) / VETERINARY EXAMINATION
4 / SUCCESS COME TRUE (C312) / VETERINARY EXAMINATION
4 / STAY WITH ME (W557) / STARTING STALL / 1000M/VET
6 / PINT SIZED PRINCE (F27) / BARRIER EDUCATION / TWO STARTING STALL
8 / D’BUFFALO MAN (W136) / BLEEDER
WARNING(S)
R / HORSE NAME / TRAINER / RIDER NAME
2 / CHALAZA / JOCKEY D BEASLEY
FINE(S)
NIL
SUSPENSION(S)
NIL
FOLLOW-UP(S)
R / HORSE NAME / TRAINER / RIDER NAME
3 / KNIGHT CHEN BAY / WAIPAKIHI /
CLARTON SUPER / APP S SHAFRIZAL / TRAINER M CLEMENTS / JOCKEY J POWELL /
JOCKEY I AZHAR
3 / KNIGHT CHEN BAY / WAIPAKIHI / APP S SHAFRIZAL / TRAINER M CLEMENTS / JOCKEY J POWELL
3 / KNIGHT CHEN BAY / APP S SHAFRIZAL / TRAINER M CLEMENTS
5 / UNSURPASSED / NOVA MISSILE / APP R ZAWARI / TRAINER M WALKER / JOCKEY O PLACAIS
7 / PERFECT P / JOCKEY O PLACAIS / TRAINER R LE GRANGE
9 / ARION / KEVIN ELEVEN / APP WS CHAN / TRAINER CT KUAH / APP S SHAFRIZAL
9 / COULD BE PEARLS / DARC BOUNTY / JOCKEY R SHAFIQ / JOCKEY V DURIC
9 / PAPERBACK TROOPER / JOCKEY D BEASLEY / TRAINER S BURRIDGE

SINGAPORE FEBRUARY MEETING 2017