SUMMER SURPRISE (M Au) was slow to begin.

VICTORY FLAMES (A Fiezan) blundered on jumping.

Shortly after the start, STAR KAKA (J Saimee) blundered and dislodged its rider when racing between SKY REFLECT (R Fradd) and VICTORY FLAMES to its inside and DRAGON STEED (M Kellady) on its outside. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Approaching the 800m, BULLISH RUN (App M Ewe) steadied when momentarily crowded to the inside of SUMMER SURPRISE.

Near the 400m, TITAN DELIGHT (B Vorster) checked when racing behind SCENIC DELIGHT (D Beasley). LIANG KEE (E Legrix), which was following, was also hampered badly. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Jockey Fiezan, the rider of VICTORY FLAMES, reported that his horse was making respiratory noises. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

SCENIC DELIGHT was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse exhibited signs of respiratory distress after the race. SCENIC DELIGHT will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

Enroute to the barrier, KING AND KINGDOM (J Powell) cast its near-fore plate, which had to be replaced.

CHANG YING (D Beasley), which could not be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Race Meeting Stewards at 1905Hrs. CHANG YING will be required to pass one starting stall test prior to being entered to race again in terms of MRA Rule 78(2).

LUNA CHARM (App M Zaki), DORADO JOY (Din Azis) and FAST AS LIGHTNING (App KK Ng) were all slow to begin.

For some distance after the 800m, FAMOUS OVERNIGHT (R Woodworth), which was overracing, continually steadied away from the heels of DYLAN (J Saimee).

Approaching the 750m, ZINKU (App T Affandi) steadied off the heels of DRAGON SWORD (App M Ewe), which rolled inwards after getting its head up.

DORADO JOY was held up and unable to improve from the 600m until nearing the 150m.

Near the 200m, MT EDGE COMBE (R Fradd) shifted inwards abruptly resulting in its rider becoming momentarily unbalanced.

KING AND KINGDOM had difficulty obtaining a clear run over the final 200m.

Shortly after passing the 100m, JUST IN TIME (V Sivan) was held up on the heels of FAMOUS OVERNIGHT.

KAMSKY (E Legrix) was slow into stride.

ABALONE (G De Souza) was crowded on jumping between ON THE LINE (M Kellady), which jumped outwards and LIM’S JOY (D Beasley), which jumped inwards.

ON THE LINE was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

Shortly after making the turn into the straight, Jockey D Chee, the rider of SILENT WISH, dropped his whip. He was subsequently warned that a repetition of dropping his whip may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

CONQUER TIME (R Woodworth) was held up over the final 100m.

The Farrier reported that PRECISE (A Fiezan) returned having cast its near-fore plate.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that ROYAL ZEST (R Fradd) 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.

SUN VILLAGE (N Callow) was slow to begin.

PAPAKURA (A Fiezan) and MY DARLIN ANGEL (M Kellady) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, FASHION THUNDER (R Fradd) steadied away from the heels of HALL OF FAME (J Saimee), which shifted outwards slightly.

Passing the 800m, CASINO ROYALE (App M Ewe) steadied when momentarily tightened between MY DARLIN ANGEL and EAST COAST EXPRESS (App HK Cheng), which shifted inwards.

Near the 800m, YOU’RE MY SUNSHINE (App J Farook) steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EAST COAST EXPRESS.

HALL OF FAME was momentarily held up near the 350m and thereafter laid inwards obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount on a couple of occasions.

JOE AND JAYZEECA (D Chee) was obliged to race wide throughout.

The Farrier reported that MY DARLIN ANGEL returned having cast its near-fore plate.

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

SPEC PRINCE (M Gallagher) began awkwardly and lost ground.

BREADWINNER (Din Azis), PACKET EXPRESS (A Fiezan) and BIG MAVERICK (J Saimee) bumped on jumping.

TWICE REGAL (B Vorster) raced wide throughout and hung outwards from the 800m until straightening.

FLYING LANGFUHR (J Powell) was held up and unable to improve between the 600m and the 300m.

PACKET EXPRESS hung outwards from the 400m until approaching the 200m.

IMPERIALARDO (App M Airy) was slow to begin.

THANKS FOR MEMORY (J Powell), which was slow to begin, showed no early pace.

Near the 800m, ZINKAWW (App J Low), which was racing greenly, shifted outwards and in so doing, carried HOLTMAIL (R Fradd) wider on the track.

ZINKAWW hung outwards making the turn into the straight.

Approaching the 400m, RECYCLE KING (R Stewart) and BIG MOMENT (J Saimee) made contact resulting in BIG MOMENT rolling inwards with CROWN HORSE (B Vorster), which was following, having to be steadied.

Near the 100m, CROWN HORSE had to be switched inwards across the heels of GOLD HELP (App T Affandi), which laid outwards.

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

CHESSMAN (N Callow) was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

WORLD DELIGHT (J Powell) began awkwardly and lost ground.

WORLD EXCELLENCE (App KK Ng) and WATCH THE CRAB (R Fradd) bumped on jumping.

For a short distance after straightening, WORLD EXCELLENCE was held up and unable to improve.

Shortly after passing the 200m, LIM’S FIGHTER (Din Azis), which was racing tight to the inside of WHY BE (J Saimee), had to be shift inwards across the heels of CAPABLANCA (N Callow) to obtain a clear run.

Jockey Saimee, the rider of WHY BE, when questioned regarding moving out away from the rails near the 600m, stated that he felt that the two leaders had got reasonably quick early and in order not to be held up in the event they tired, he elected to come off the rails near the 600m. Although CAPABLANCA improved to his inside, Jockey Saimee stated that his mount was not travelling well enough to hold his position and keep CAPABLANCA in a pocket. His explanation was noted.

Trainer C Leck was advised that a warning has been placed on CHEVRON (D Beasley) regarding its barrier manners and to take steps to improve them or action may be taken in future.

LIM’S ZERPERB (Din Azis) was crowded on jumping between ITMAYBEYOU (N Callow) and NO LIMIT (A Fiezan).

NO LIMIT hung outwards under pressure over the final 200m.

CHEVRON was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse returned with an abnormal heart rhythm. CHEVRON will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

ACE ARMADA (J Saimee) was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

DANTRI (App J Low) and RAINERA (App KK Ng) were both slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, SOVEREIGN RAIN (App SH Low) and LIM’S OCEAN (D Beasley) were both crowded between PRIOR VISCOUNT (B Vorster) and KEEGAN (V Sivan).

Near the 800m, FIELD QUEEN (D Chee) and PRIOR VISCOUNT both lost ground when racing to the inside of THAT’S FAST (S John). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

SOVEREIGN RAIN commenced to hang outwards from the 800m and made the turn into the straight wide.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on FIELD QUEEN which revealed that the horse returned with a cut on its near-hind. FIELD QUEEN, which raced poorly, will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: FRIDAY
SINGAPORE 21 MARCH MEETING 2008

26 coded urine and 27 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 21 MARCH MEETING 2008

5 coded urine and 5 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 21 MARCH 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.

SINGAPORE APRIL MEETING 2008
SUNDAY, 06 APRIL 2008:

RACE 2 [TF399]
On Monday, 07 April 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the reasons for XENOLITH GOLD (App M Ewe) having to check shortly after the start. it was established that shortly after the start, HEY TORO (N Callow) shifted inwards resulting in XENOLITH GOLD having to be eased and taken inwards. Whilst the Stewards were of the opinion that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate a charge, Jockey Callow was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 7 [TF404]
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Monday, 07 April 2008, Jockey M Kway, the rider of ACE AIRWAYS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding ACE AIRWAYS in the seventh race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Sunday, 06 April 2008, approaching the turn into the straight, he shifted his mount outwards, when insufficiently clear, thereby crowding WORLD TOP (App KK Ng), which had to check. when deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey Kway was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect from Monday, 07 April 2008 to Sunday, 13 April 2008 both dates inclusive (three Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 [TF407]
On Monday, 07 April 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the riding of PROMISE ME GOLD (App T Affandi). When questioned, App Affandi, in the presence of his Master, Trainer S Burridge, stated that approaching the turn into the straight, XAAR’S HONOUR (N Callow) improved to the outside of PROMISE ME GOLD. Thereafter, he was held up and unable to improve. Near the 200m, a run momentarily presented itself between EXCHEQUER (A Fiezan) and CRISTOFORO (D Beasley). However, CRISTOFORO then rolled inwards and EXCHEQUER rolled outwards. As a result, PROMISE ME GOLD was again momentarily held up. Although the Stewards felt that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate a charge, App Affandi was warned and advised that he would be expected to ride so as not to arouse query and to show more initiative in future.