SILENT DRAGON (D Chee) was slow to begin.

JAVELIN (S Sakai) overraced in the early and middle stages.

WORLD FANTASY (D Beasley) was obliged to race wide throughout.

Near the 300m, TIEN MA (App J Farook), which laid inwards, had to be taken outwards to obtain a clear run.

Over the final 200, FUTURE MISSION (S Anandan) laid outwards.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that JAVELIN 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 FOND MEMORY (M Kellady) which revealed no apparent abnormality.

WELSH QUEEN (S Sakai) began awkwardly.

On jumping, ASTRA TORRES (S Anandan) checked when severely crowded between BLAZE OF GLORY (D Beasley), which shifted outwards abruptly and DRAGON GATE (R Woodworth), which shifted inwards.

Shortly after this incident, DRAGON GATE shifted outwards resulting in FUTURE DELIGHT (A Fiezan) bumping WELSH QUEEN across the heels of PERFECT PASSION (J Saimee).

Passing the 450m, FUTURE DELIGHT steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of ZINKAWW (App J Farook).

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on BLAZE OF GLORY which revealed no apparent abnormality.

THE PILOT (YF Leong) was crowded on jumping between TRANSCEND (V Sivan) and HISHAHITO (S John), which shifted outwards after being bumped by SUPER EXPRESS (D Beasley).

Jockey John, the rider of HISHAHITO, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the horse returned lame off-fore. HISHAHITO will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

Jockey Beasley, when questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of SUPER EXPRESS, stated that after being caught wide early, the gelding had not travelled well in the middle stages and had run on moderately when placed under pressure. SUPER EXPRESS was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

ABALONE (YF Leong) was slow to begin.

EASY (J Saimee), ABLE WIN (V Sivan) and BUGSY (M Kellady) bumped on jumping.

Near the 1500m, HAN EFFECT (App M Ewe) steadied away from the heels of PREMIER NIGHT (B Vorster), which rolled inwards.

IRISH LUCK (M Zaidi) was slow to begin.

LUCKY BANKER (B Vorster) and D’VINE (App J Low) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, MAGIC ACE (App S Cheam) and PAGO KID (R Woodworth) bumped. Thereafter, MAGIC ACE checked when racing between PAGO KID on its inside and ZLATKO (Alan Ng) and D’VINE to its outside. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

ETERNAL LUCK (S John) raced wide throughout.

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

Jockey D Beasley, when questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of CLASSICAL PARK, stated that his mount was inclined to hang outwards in the early stages and had failed to run on when placed under pressure from the 400m. He further stated that CLASSICAL PARK was slightly distressed on pulling up after the race. CLASSICAL PARK was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

FAT BOY (E Legrix) began awkwardly and lost ground.

KANEGURA (S Sakai) was slow to begin.

In the straight, BLUE ANGEL (App SH Low) laid outwards and proved difficult to ride out.

Jockey S John, the rider of BLACK JAMBHALA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

FAT BOY was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

GOURMET PARADISE (A Fiezan) hung outwards in the backstraight.

BLUEBERRY POWER (App SH Low) was obliged to race wide throughout.

From the 350m until passing the 100m, NIRVANA (J Saimee) was held up and unable to improve.

NIRVANA was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
WEDNESDAY, 05 MARCH 2008

SINGAPORE FEBRUARY MEETING 2008
FRIDAY, 08 FEBRUARY 2008:

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On Monday, 3 March 2008, the Race Meeting Stewards acceded to a request from Jockey J Powell, the rider of GAMGEE, to withdraw his Appeal against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards and the penalty imposed on him. His deposit was forfeited.

The Race Meeting Stewards have determined that the suspension from riding in races for a period of two Singapore Race Days will therefore be with immediate effect from Monday, 3 March 2008 and will run until Friday, 7 March 2008 both dates inclusive.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: WEDNESDAY
SINGAPORE 13 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

23 coded urine and 24 coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

IMPOUND SAMPLES: WEDNESDAY
SINGAPORE 13 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

2 coded urine and 2 coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE JOCKEYS’ URINE: WEDNESDAY
SINGAPORE 13 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: FRIDAY
SINGAPORE 15 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

24 coded urine and 24 coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

IMPOUND SAMPLES: FRIDAY
SINGAPORE 15 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

7 coded urine and 7 coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE JOCKEYS’ URINE: FRIDAY
SINGAPORE 15 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

REPORT FROM THE HEAD VETERINARY SURGEON ON WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2008 THAT LIM’S PASSION FROM TRAINER J MEAGHER’S STABLES HAD NOT BEEN VACCINATED AS REQUIRED IN TERMS OF MRA REGULATION 20.1

Trainer J Meagher was fined a sum of S$1,000 under MRA Regulation 20.6 by failing to ensure that the Vaccinations were current for LIM’S PASSION as required under MRA Regulation 20.1.

SINGAPORE FEBRUARY MEETING 2008
FRIDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 2008:

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At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Wednesday, 5 March 2008, App M Azrull, the rider of AL NADER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer S Gray, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding in the eighth race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 29 February 2008, near the 1100m, he allowed his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear, thereby resulting in AQUARIUS (R Woodworth) having to check. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record and the degree of interference and carelessness. App Azrull was suspended from riding in races with effect from Thursday, 6 March 2008 to Saturday, 15 March 2008 both dates inclusive (three Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

REPORT FROM THE HEAD VETERINARY SURGEON ON WEDNESDAY, 05 MARCH 2008 THAT OUTLAW FROM TRAINER H TAKAOKA’S STABLES HAD NOT BEEN VACCINATED AS REQUIRED IN TERMS OF
MRA REGULATION 20.1

Trainer H Takaoka was fined a sum of S$1,000 under MRA Regulation 20.6 by failing to ensure that the Vaccinations were current for OUTLAW as required under MRA Regulation 20.1.