FIFTH AVENUE (J Saimee) lost ground when crowded on jumping between MUSIC FIGHTER (M Hairin) and FOREVER HAPPY (WH Lao), which began awkwardly and shifted inwards. Shortly after, FIFTH AVENUE then had to be checked again when crowded between SAMURAI SOUL (S Sakai) and MUSIC FIGHTER, which was taken outwards by HAPPY FEET (S John).

TRINITY TREASURE (Din Azis) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 900m, TRINITY TREASURE and HAPPY FEET both checked when racing to the inside of BETTER TIMES (E Aslam). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

An Objection was lodged by Jockey John, the rider of second placed horse, HAPPY FEET, against BETTER TIMES, being declared the winner, on the grounds of interference near the 900m. After considering all of the evidence and after deliberation, the Race Meeting Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race and the Objection was overruled. The result stood and Jockey John’s deposit was refunded.

Jockey Azis, when questioned regarding the run of TRINITY TREASURE, stated that after being restless in the barrier, TRINITY TREASURE jumped away awkwardly. Thereafter, he attempted to ride his mount in a forward position as instructed. However, near the 900m, it received a check after suffering interference and lost ground. Thereafter, TRINITY TREASURE had not travelled well and failed to run on despite being placed under pressure. TRINITY TREASURE was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

Following the running of Race 1, Jockey Hairin, the rider of MUSIC FIGHTER, was examined by the Course Medical Officer who declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagement.

FAIRY STORY (WH Lao) and QUEEN NARCISSUS (Din Azis) both lost ground when severely crowded on jumping between LUCKY SEVEN (App J Farook) and GATE CRASHER (App KK Ng), which began awkwardly and shifted outwards abruptly.

Passing the 1100m, FAIRY STORY checked when racing to the inside of EMERALD (R Woodworth), which in turn was racing to the inside of SWEET DREAMER (M Kellady) and NERO GROTTO (S Sakai). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Approaching the 500m, App Farook, the rider of LUCKY SEVEN, dropped his whip. He was subsequently warned that a repetition of dropping his whip may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

EMERALD made the turn into the straight wide.

FAIRY STORY had difficulty obtaining a clear run and over the concluding stages, raced tight to the inside of SWEET DREAMER, thereby making contact with that gelding.

QUEEN NARCISSUS laid inwards over the concluding stages.

The Farrier reported that QUEEN NARCISSUS returned having cast its near-hind plate.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on QUEEN NARCISSUS which revealed that the horse returned with a cut on its near-hind.

Jockey A Fiezan, the rider of TOKUGAWA, was fined S$200 for negligence in terms of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he failed to inform Trainer L Treloar of his inability to ride on at the correct weight.

HOW CAN STOP (D Beasley), TRIPLE ACES (S Sakai) and D’MIGHTY KINGDOM (D Chee) were all slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, D’MIGHTY KINGDOM and ZULU (S Anandan) bumped.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on RES JUDICATA (R Stewart) which revealed that the horse returned lame near-fore. RES JUDICATA will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

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

Following the running of Race 3, Jockey N Callow, the rider of POWER PLAY, was examined by the Course Medical Officer who declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagement.

HANAUMA BAY (S Sakai) was slow into stride.

GUNONG MERAPI (S John) was slow to begin.

CASINO ROYALE (V Sivan) jumped away awkwardly and then had to be eased off the heels of DYNAMITE MUSUME (S Anandan), which jumped inwards.

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

CASINO ROYALE was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse returned lame off-fore. CASINO ROYALE will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

SAADIYAT (WH Lao) began awkwardly.

DEAR PRINCE (S Sakai) blundered badly on jumping and then bumped heavily with KISMET (App SH Low).

SAADIYAT raced fiercely in the middle stages and proved difficult to settle.

App M Razali, the rider of NEVER STOP, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the horse returned lame off-fore. NEVER STOP will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

PARUA BAY (Din Azis) began awkwardly and lost ground.

Passing the 1400m, CHEVRON (J Saimee) checked away from the heels of AMADEUS MOZART (R Fradd). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

When the pace steadied near the 1200m, LUCKY SUN (V Sivan) shifted outwards when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHEVRON carrying SUPREME HAPPINESS (YF Leong) wider.

PARUA BAY lost ground quickly near the 800m and was eased out of the race. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse returned lame off-fore. PARUA BAY will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

SILENT WISH (YF Leong) was slow to begin.

LIM’S GLORY (A Fiezan) jumped inwards at the start bumping STILLETO (App S Cheam) onto TESTING TIME (M Kellady).

Shortly after the start, KAKUREI (R Woodworth) commenced to hang inwards and near the 1000m, made contact with ROYAL EMBLEM (B Vorster) on a couple of occasions. Shortly after, KAKUREI continued to hang inwards when racing to the inside of LIM’S GLORY carrying ROYAL EMBLEM inwards resulting in ARKIN (App M Razali) having to be eased.

Approaching the 200m, LUMINOUS DRAGON (Din Azis) shifted inwards under pressure obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Over the final 100m, SILENT WISH laid inwards.

Near the 50m, TANGESH (R Fradd) and OTOMODACHI (App J Farook) made contact.

STARBEEL (Din Azis) blundered on jumping.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that ROYAL SMILE (B Vorster) 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.

MAGICIAN (App J Low) began awkwardly and lost ground.

MUSASHI (S Sakai) was slow to begin.

HIGH PRODIGIOUS (R Woodworth) was obliged to race wide throughout.

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

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
FRIDAY, 7 MARCH 2008

RACE MEETING STEWARDS’ HEARING OF AN APPEAL BY TRAINER L LAXON AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS AND THE PENALTY IMPOSED ON HIM AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY OF A CHARGE UNDER MRA RULE 134(5) RELATING TO A CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS STATING THAT SAMPLE NUMBER 0022123 WHICH REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF 3-HYDROXY-N-METHYLMORPHINAN AND WHICH WAS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE HORSE, POWER PLAY, TRAINED BY HIM, WHICH RAN NINTH IN RACE 1 AT THE SINGAPORE TURF CLUB MEETING ON SATURDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2007

The Stipendiary Stewards found Trainer L Laxon guilty to a charge under MRA Rule of Racing 134(5) on Monday, 03 December in that he was the Trainer and person responsible for presenting POWER PLAY which took part in Race 1 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Saturday, 22 September 2007 following which a urine sample taken from the ninth placegetter, POWER PLAY, was found to contain the presence of 3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules of Racing.

Trainer Laxon was fined a sum of S$15,000 and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

In terms of Rule 134(10), POWER PLAY was disqualified from the race and the result amended accordingly.

On Tuesday, 4 December 2007, Trainer Laxon exercised his Right of Appeal against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards and the penalty imposed on him.

The Race Meeting Stewards’ Hearing of the Appeal was concluded on Thursday, 06 March 2008.

After considering all of the evidence together with submissions from Trainer Laxon, his Legal Counsel and the Chairman of the Inquiry Panel, the Race Meeting Stewards dismissed the Appeal against conviction and penalty. The penalty was confirmed and his deposit was forfeited.

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
WEDNESDAY, 5 MARCH 2008:

RACE 5
On Friday, 07 March 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the reasons for MAGIC ACE (App S Cheam) having to check shortly after the start when racing between PAGO KID (R Woodworth) on its inside and ZLATKO (Alan Ng) and D’VINE (App J Low) on its outside. It was established that shortly after the start, ZLATKO laid inwards and away from D’VINE and in so doing, crowding MAGIC ACE in onto PAGO KID. This resulted in MAGIC ACE being buffeted for some distance and thereafter checking and losing ground. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken.