STEWARDS’ REPORT
SINGAPORE JUNE MEETING 2017
SUNDAY, 04 JUNE 2017
STATE OF GOING : STRATHAYR TURF (GOOD)
(SHORT COURSE B : RACE 1 TO 7)
(LONG COURSE B : RACE 8 TO 11)
RACE 1
[TF0718]
LAUGHING GRAVY 2016 STAKES
KRANJI STAKES D
DIVISION 1
1600M
After arriving at the barrier, PEER GYNT (R Woodworth) had its saddle
readjusted.
PEER GYNT and HIDDEN PROMISE (R Shafiq) bumped on jumping, with PEER
GYNT then making contact with NEO'S CLASSIC (App Y Salim). This resulted
in NEO'S CLASSIC becoming unbalanced and shifting outwards, with BLACK
SWAN (A Munro) having to be eased.
EASY DRAGON (D Beasley) laid outwards shortly after the start making
contact with PRECIOUS GEM (G Schofield).
Approaching the 1500m, CHARLIES MISSILE (M Kellady), which was racing
keenly, eased when tightened between EASY DRAGON, which rolled outwards
and HIDDEN PROMISE, which shifted inwards. Shortly after, CHARLIES
MISSILE dipped.
NEO'S CLASSIC raced keenly in the backstraight.
PEER GYNT raced wide from the 800m.
GROUND CONTROL (G Boss) and NEO'S CLASSIC both laid inwards in the
early part of the straight.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on ZAC ACE (N Juglall)
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.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on EASY DRAGON which
revealed no apparent abnormality.
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RACE 2
[TF0719]
STEPITUP 2015 STAKES
MAIDEN
1400M
AURORA AUSTRALIS (G Schofield), which was slow to begin, had to be eased
when HOLY THOMAS (I Saifudin) jumped awkwardly inwards.
MILITARY MIGHT (M Nunes), which began awkwardly, made contact with
HIGH STREET (G Boss).
This resulted in MILITARY MIGHT becoming
unbalanced and shifting inwards making heavy contact with HIGH STREET,
which in turn bumped SNOW DANCER (R Woodworth) inwards.
MAJULAH (App CC Wong) was buffeted on jumping between DREAMER
LEGEND (N Juglall) and ALARANCH (SY Moon).
GREAT SEVEN (M Rodd), SNOW DANCER, DREAMER LEGEND, WALTERS BAY
(TH Koh) and HOLY THOMAS all proved difficult to settle in the backstraight.
Making the turn into the straight, HOLY THOMAS had to be eased when
awkwardly placed on the heels of JANGO (M Zaki).
Passing the 200m ALARANCH eased off the heels of MILITARY MIGHT, which
hung inwards abruptly.
An Objection was lodged by Jockey J Powell, the rider of second placegetter,
WINTERFELL, against LIM'S SPARKLE, being declared the winner, on the
grounds of interference over the final 100m.
After deliberation and
considering all of the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion
that near the 50m, LIM'S SPARKLE shifted outwards, thereby making contact
with WINTERFELL and carrying that gelding wider on the track. Taking into
account the alleged interference and the manner in which both horses
finished off the race, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the
alleged interference had affected the result of the race. As such, the
Objection was upheld and the result was amended to read:
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
-
WINTERFELL
LIM'S SPARKLE
GREAT SEVEN
DREAMER LEGEND
MILITARY MIGHT
ALARANCH
The Farrier reported that JANGO returned having cast its off-fore plate.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on MILITARY MIGHT
which revealed no apparent abnormality.
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RACE 3
[TF0720]
WILD GEESE 2014 STAKES
CLASS 4
DIVISION 2
1200M
Prior to the running of Race 3, Trainer L Laxon advised the Stewards that his
instructions to Jockey K A'Isisuhairi, the rider of DICAPRIO, if circumstances
permit, to ride in a forward position.
GARIZA (B Vorster), which was fractious in the barrier, will be required to
pass one starting stall test prior to being declared to race again in terms of
MRA Rule 78(2).
BROTHER WIND (D Beasley) was crowded on jumping between DAMON (App
R Zawari) and COPACABANA (G Schofield), which jumped awkwardly
outwards.
Shortly after the start, DAMON steadied off the heels of COPACABANA, which
shifted outwards.
Approaching the 700m, NATURAL IMPULSE (I Saifudin) rolled outwards
slightly when being eased after racing tight to the inside of COPACABANA.
PLATOON (A Munro), which was following, also steadied in consequence.
ELITE WARRIOR (R Shafiq) laid inwards in the early part of the straight and
near the 250m, had to be steadied outwards away from the heels of GARIZA,
which rolled outwards.
Passing the 200m, PLATOON steadied off the heels of METTLESOME (App S
Shafrizal), which rolled outwards and away from NATURAL IMPULSE.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on GARIZA which
revealed that the horse returned with blood in a nostril, however, upon
examination, the blood was a result of a sinus injury and as such, was not
deemed to be a bleeder.
Subsequent veterinary examinations were requested on both MACARTHUR (V
Duric) and CATCH ME GREAT (N Juglall) which revealed no apparent
abnormality.
Following the running of Race 3, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of ELITE
WARRIOR, was examined by the Course Medical Officer who declared him
unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements.
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RACE 4
[TF0721]
BETTER LIFE 2013 STAKES
KRANJI STAKES D
DIVISION 2
1600M
Permission was granted for Jockey M Nunes to replace Jockey J Powell on MR
CONNERY as the latter was unable to make the weight. Jockey Powell was
subsequently fined a sum of S$200 in terms of MRA Rule 107(9).
ZIGG ZAG (App Y Salim) lost ground after beginning awkwardly.
KHUDAWAND (V Duric), which was slightly slow to begin, was
inconvenienced shortly after the start by ATHENA (M Rodd), which rolled
inwards.
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (A Munro) was slow into stride.
HIGH COUNCIL (D Beasley) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in IKING
(App CK Ng) having to be eased shortly after the start.
ATHENA raced keenly in the early stages.
SKY ELEVEN (I Saifudin), which raced keenly in the early stages, had to be
steadied off the heels of MOZART ECLIPSE (SY Moon) when that gelding
shifted outwards near the 1400m.
IKING, which raced wide throughout, laid outwards making the turn into the
straight.
Jockey Rodd, when questioned regarding the run of ATHENA, stated that
ATHENA began well and then raced very keenly in the early stages. After
settling better approaching the 1000m, the filly travelled well until placed
under pressure near the 400m from which point onwards, ATHENA failed to
respond to his riding and gave ground over the concluding stages. His
explanation was noted. ATHENA was impounded for routine veterinary and
analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse
returned as a roarer and not striding out freely. The Veterinary Surgeon also
advised that ATHENA had previously undergone corrective surgery for this
condition.
RACE 5
[TF0722]
WAIKATO 2012 STAKES
CLASS 4
DIVISION 1
1200M
Acting on veterinary advice that RAFALE (TH Koh) was found to be lame
near-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1219Hrs. In
terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary
Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.
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SENATOR (M Nunes) and ZIPPY GENERAL (M Rodd) bumped on jumping.
AMAZON GOLD (G Boss) jumped inwards at the start inconveniencing LIM'S
SHOT (D Beasley) which then made contact with SENATOR.
LADRONE (M Kellady) and MINGS MAN (D David) bumped on jumping.
Near the 1000m, App Y Salim, the rider of MORITZ ECLIPSE, was dislodged
when racing to the outside of LUCKY SIX (A Munro), GET GOING (App S
Shafrizal), LIM'S SHOT and SENATOR.
App Salim was subsequently
examined by the Course Medical Officer and was declared unfit to ride. An
Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on MORITZ ECLIPSE
which revealed that the horse returned with a cut on its near-fore leg.
Jockey Boss, the rider of AMAZON GOLD, reported that his saddle shifted to
the side on jumping, placing him at a disadvantage throughout.
A
subsequent veterinary examination was requested on AMAZON GOLD which
revealed that the horse returned lame off-fore. AMAZON GOLD will be
required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to
being declared to race again.
RACE 6
[TF0723]
BRITISH CLUB GALLOP 2017 STAKES
CLASS 3
1400M
Prior to the start, SHANGHAI BUND (A Munro) was examined by the
Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race.
RED ANT (TH Koh) was slow into stride.
MR LUCK (App CC Wong) jumped awkwardly
SHANGHAI BUND.
inwards and bumped
SOLARIS SPECTRUM (App H Syafiq) began awkwardly.
ARES (M Rodd) and KIRKS RYKER (B Vorster) bumped on jumping.
Shortly after the start, RED ANT was eased to avoid the heels of KIRKS
RYKER, which shifted inwards.
Near the 1200m, KIRKS RYKER commenced to race keenly when being
steadied off the heels of MR CROWE (M Nunes). KIRKS RYKER continued to
race keenly and approaching the 900m, shifted inwards making contact with
NIGHT FLIGHT (G Boss).
DINGHU MOUNTAIN (J Powell) was difficult to settle in the backstraight.
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Near the 800m, DINGHU MOUNTAIN and WINNING CAUSE (N Juglall)
bumped.
MR CROWE raced wide throughout.
THE WIND (I Saifudin) had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final
200m.
Passing the 150m, MR LUCK momentarily steadied off the heels of ARES,
which laid inwards under pressure.
Jockey Munro, when questioned regarding the run of SHANGHAI BUND,
stated that the gelding changed its lead leg on several occasions in the
backstraight and thereafter, he became concerned with the action of
SHANGHAI BUND and did not place undue pressure on that gelding for the
remainder of the race. His explanation was noted. A subsequent veterinary
examination was requested on SHANGHAI BUND which revealed no apparent
abnormality. SHANGHAI BUND, which raced poorly, will be required to pass
a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being declared to
race again.
Jockey Koh reported that RED ANT was not striding out freely. A subsequent
veterinary examination revealed that the horse returned lame near-fore.
RED ANT will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary
examination prior to being declared to race again.
RACE 7
[TF0724]
FATKID 2011 STAKES
CLASS 4
2000M
MIGHTY EMPEROR (N Juglall) was slow into stride after jumping away
awkwardly.
Near the 1800m, CITY OF KIRKWALL (M Kellady) steadied off the heels of
MURDOCH (App CC Wong). CITY OF KIRKWALL continued to race keenly in
the early stages.
JUSTICE GRACE (O Chavez) raced wide throughout.
EL DON (G Boss) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the
straight.
Near the 150m, CITY OF KIRKWALL momentarily steadied when racing tight
between CHAIRMAN (M Nunes) and SECRET WIN (R Woodworth).
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The Farrier reported that CITY OF KIRKWALL returned having cast its nearfore plate.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on GOLD FAITH (A
Munro) which revealed no apparent abnormality.
Jockey Chavez reported that JUSTICE GRACE was not striding out freely. A
subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.
RACE 8
[TF0725]
RACE AHEAD 2010 STAKES
NOVICE
1400M
LEON (M Rodd), which was slow into stride, had to be eased shortly after the
start when crowded between CHOPIN'S FANTAISIE (V Duric), which shifted
inwards and JUSTICE LASS (App CK Ng), which shifted outwards.
PHIDIAS (R Woodworth) blundered on jumping.
FUEGO (App H Syafiq), which raced keenly in the early stages, raced wide
from the 1200m.
CHOPIN' FANTAISIE laid outwards making the turn into the straight.
LIM'S MASTER (G Boss) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early
part of the straight.
Jockey D Beasley reported that HANGMAN was not striding out freely. A
subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.
RACE 9
[TF0726]
QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP
S’PORE-G1
JUPITER GOLD (A Munro) jumped away awkwardly.
ZIP A DEE DOO DAH (S John) was slow to begin.
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1800M
Approaching the 1200m, TIME ODYSSEY (B Vorster) checked when racing to
the inside of LAUGHING GRAVY (D Browne) and NEWLANDS (G Schofield).
At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey Browne pleaded guilty to a charge of
careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1200m,
he allowed his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear, thereby
carrying NEWLANDS in onto TIME ODYSSEY, which checked and lost ground.
NOVA STRIKE (D David), which was following, was also inconvenienced in
this incident. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his
record, guilty plea, the degree of interference and carelessness and
submissions from Jockey Browne that he has been engaged to ride at the
Stradbroke Race Meeting on Saturday, 10 June 2017.
The Stewards
determined to suspend his licence to ride in races and acting under MRA Rule
48(5), the commencement of the suspension was deferred to begin on
Sunday, 11 June 2017 until Friday, 16 June 2017 both dates inclusive (two
Singapore Race Days). He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
WAR AFFAIR (D Beasley) was held up and unable to obtain a clear run
making the turn into the straight.
Shortly after passing the 200m, TIME ODYSSEY eased when racing between
NEWLANDS and NOVA STRIKE, which shifted outwards under pressure.
Jockey David was subsequently shown the film of the incident and warned to
exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on ZIP A DEE DOO DAH
which revealed no apparent abnormality.
Jockey Beasley, when questioned regarding the run of WAR AFFAIR, stated
that from an outside barrier, he elected to go back and settled at the rear of
the field so as not to be caught wide. He added that the gelding travelled
well and after entering the homestraight, he attempted to save ground by
taking runs to the inside in between runners. He further added that when he
placed WAR AFFAIR under full pressure near the 250m, the gelding
responded for a short distance only and then raced flat for the remainder of
the event. His explanation was noted. A subsequent veterinary examination
was requested on WAR AFFAIR which revealed no apparent abnormality.
Jockey Munro, when questioned regarding the run of JUPITER GOLD, stated
that after beginning awkwardly, his mount improved quickly and he was able
to settle in a midfield position. He added that JUPITER GOLD travelled well
until when placed under pressure near the 350m from which point, the
gelding failed to respond to his riding and gave ground over the concluding
stages. His explanation was noted. JUPITER GOLD was impounded for
routine veterinary and analytical examination.
The Veterinary Surgeon
reported that the horse returned with an irregular heart rhythm. JUPITER
GOLD will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary
examination prior to being declared to race again.
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RACE 10
[TF0727]
RESTORED 2009 STAKES
OPEN BENCHMARK 83
1800M
SONG TO THE MOON (V Duric) was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start, EXCELLENCY (App CC Wong) steadied off the heels of
CHEETAH ON FIRE (SY Moon), which shifted inwards.
Near the 1300m, OCEAN DE LAGO (D David) eased when tightened to the
inside of ROBIN HOOD (R Woodworth), which shifted inwards and away from
BLUE DANUBE (G Schofield).
CASING ROYAL (O Chavez) raced wide from the 800m.
ROBIN HOOD was held up making the turn into the straight.
Approaching the 200m, DARSHINI (M Nunes) commenced to race tight to the
inside of OCEAN DE LAGO, which rolled inwards. Shortly after, DARSHINI
had to be eased when OCEAN DE LAGO was carried inwards slightly by
EXCELLENCY, which shifted inwards.
Passing the 200m, IRON MAN (N Juglall) checked when racing between THE
CAPITAL (B Vorster) and ROBIN HOOD. An Inquiry into this incident will be
held at a date to be fixed.
Passing the 150m, OCEAN DE LAGO steadied to the inside of EXCELLENCY,
which shifted inwards under pressure. App Wong was subsequently shown
the film of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting
ground in future.
The Farrier reported that EXCELLENCY returned having cast its off-fore plate.
A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on DARSHINI which
revealed no apparent abnormality.
RACE 11
[TF0728]
TRIGGER EXPRESS 2008 STAKES
CLASS 4
1400M
TARGET (D Beasley) was difficult to be loaded into the barrier. Trainer D
Meagher was advised that a warning has been placed on TARGET regarding
its barrier manners and to take steps to improve them or action may be
taken in future.
LINCOLN'S EXCUSE (R Woodworth) lost ground after beginning awkwardly.
FIGHTING WARRIOR (I Saifudin) began awkwardly.
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SARAAB (N Juglall) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped REALLY
CAPABLE (G Schofield).
TARGET jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped LITTLE BIG MAN (O
Chavez).
Near the 1100m, AOTEAROA (M Nunes) commenced to prove difficult to
settle and in so doing, shifted inwards and momentarily crowded FIGHTING
WARRIOR.
Approaching the 1000m, AOTEAROA had to be eased to avoid the heels of
SARAAB, which rolled inwards slightly.
TARGET raced wide throughout.
Near the 700m, FIGHTING WARRIOR had to be steadied to avoid the heels of
SARAAB, which laid inwards.
Near the 150m, FIGHTING WARRIOR checked when racing to the inside of
ASTROJET (App S Shafrizal). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a
date to be fixed.
Jockey D David, the rider of ROYAL DIWAN, reported that the gelding had
returned with its saddle having shifted back during the race.
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PANEL OF STEWARDS
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
MR
JOHN N PILLAY
MICHAEL CHEOK
PETER CHADWICK
NEVILLE LASKEY
SCOTT KELLY
PATRICK THAM
KEN YEO
STEVEN SAK
(CHAIRMAN)
(INQUIRY ROOM)
(INQUIRY ROOM)
(INQUIRY ROOM / REPORTS)
(REPORTS)
(PARADE RING)
(PARADE RING)
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SUMMARY
SCRATCHING PRIOR TO RACE MEETING
R
*4
*8
HORSE NAME
HAPPY SAGA (N583)
OTTAWA (C470)
(M NUNES)
(A MUNRO)
REASON
LAME NEAR-HIND
LAME NEAR-HIND
* 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
1
3
5
5
6
6
9
HORSE NAME
ZAC ACE (C61)
GARIZA (E33)
RAFALE (C410)
AMAZON GOLD (N380)
SHANGHAI BUND (R506)
RED ANT (R352)
JUPITER GOLD (W469)
TEST(S)
BLEEDER
STARTING STALL
VETERINARY EXAMINATION
1000M/VET
1000M/VET
1000M/VET
1000M/VET
WARNING(S)
R
9
10
11
HORSE NAME
NOVA STRIKE
EXCELLENCY
TARGET
TRAINER / RIDER NAME
JOCKEY D DAVID
APP CC WONG
TRAINER D MEAGHER
FINE(S)
R
4
HORSE NAME
MR CONNERY
TRAINER / RIDER NAME
JOCKEY J POWELL
SUSPENSION(S)
R
9
HORSE NAME
LAUGHING GRAVY
TRAINER / RIDER NAME
JOCKEY D BROWNE
FOLLOW-UP(S)
R
5
10
11
HORSE NAME
SENATOR / LIM'S SHOT / GET GOING /
LUCKY SIX / MORITZ ECLIPSE
ROBIN HOOD / THE CAPITAL / IRON MAN
ASTROJET / FIGHTING WARRIOR
TRAINER / RIDER NAME
JOCKEY M NUNES / JOCKEY D BEASLEY / APP S SHAFRIZAL /
JOCKEY A MUNRO / APP Y SALIM
JOCKEY R WOODWORTH / JOCKEY B VORSTER / JOCKEY N JUGLALL
APP S SHAFRIZAL / TRAINER M CLEMENTS / JOCKEY I SAIFUDIN
SINGAPORE JUNE MEETING 2017
SUNDAY, 04 JUNE 2017
RIDING CHANGES
R
HORSE
JOCKEY(S)
REPLACED
JOCKEY(S)
REASON
4
MR CONNERY
M NUNES
J POWELL
UNABLE TO MAKE THE CORRECT WEIGHT
5
DELFYNE
S SAM
APP MM FIRDAUS
TRAINER DECLARED INCORRECT JOCKEY
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PIONEER STEP
APP WS CHAN
APP Y SALIM
CERTIFIED UNFIT
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FUEGO
APP H SYAFQ
APP Y SALIM
CERTIFIED UNFIT
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TWICKENHAM
R WOODWORTH
R SHAFIQ
CERTIFIED UNFIT
10
CHEETAH ON FIRE
SY MOON
R SHAFIQ
CERTIFIED UNFIT
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ROYAL DIWAN
D DAVID
R SHAFIQ
CERTIFIED UNFIT
CSS/NL/SK/KY/PT/SS/gc
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