MESSINA (M Gallagher) jumped away awkwardly.

PRINCE GOLDHEART (J Saimee), which was restless, fly-jumped.

ARCHER (A Fiezan) was buffeted on jumping between SIR NORTH (App M Razali), which jumped outwards and BE WITH YOU (App M Zaki), which jumped inwards.

Shortly after the start, BE WITH YOU had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on the inside of SKY STONE (R Woodworth), which had a tendency to hang inwards.

Near the 1000m, DESERT ROSE (R Stewart) checked when racing to the inside of SIR NORTH. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Approaching the 1000m, ARCHER, which was racing keenly, had to be continually eased when racing tight between BE WITH YOU and SIR NORTH. Shortly after, MESSINA commenced to race keenly when racing up onto the heels of MOONLIGHT (S Sam).

Over the final 400m, HAPPY HORSE (S John) laid inwards obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount on a couple of occasions.

In the straight, SIXTH AVENUE (App S Cheam) had a tendency to lay inwards placing its rider at a disadvantage.

The race was rescheduled to start at 1420Hrs.

Whilst in the Parade Ring, App M Zaki, the rider of LUCA CHARM, who was kicked by a horse, was subsequently examined by the Course Medical Officer and stood down for the remainder of the day. Permission was granted for App M Razali to replace him on LUCA CHARM.

STAR FISH RIM (M Kway), which was fractious in the barrier, reared and became cast, was taken out of the barrier and examined by the Veterinary Surgeon. Acting on veterinary advice that it was found to be lame near-fore, it was withdrawn by order of the Race Meeting Stewards at 1423Hrs. STAR FISH RIM must requalify in an Official Race Trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

DYLAN (J Saimee), which was fractious in the barrier, must requalify in an Official Race Trial prior to being entered to race again.

DYLAN was slow to begin and raced wide throughout.

CORONADO’S PRIDE (M Gallagher) jumped away awkwardly.

FAMOUS OVERNIGHT (R Woodworth) was difficult to settle in the early stages.

Between the 300m and the 200m, ZINKU (App T Affandi) was unable to obtain a clear run.

Near the 1000m, LUCA CHARM had to be steadied off the heels of CELESTIAL BLUE (R Stewart), which rolled outwards. Jockey Stewart was subsequently shown the film of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

Jockey Saimee, when questioned regarding the run of DYLAN, stated that after being slightly slow away, he was caught wide in the early stages. He further stated that near the 1000m, he was able to obtain a position with cover. He further stated that when placed under pressure in the straight, it did respond. However, over the concluding stages, it had peaked on its run.

The Farrier reported that CORONADO’S PRIDE returned having cast its off-hind plate.

The race was rescheduled to start at 1450Hrs.

Acting on veterinary advice that HUAT CHAI (N Callow) was found to be lame near-fore, the Race Meeting Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1452Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

Near the 1000m, BARCELONA (App M Ewe), which was inclined to lay outwards, steadied behind the heels of LUCKY MOON (J Saimee).

MAJOR YEATES (E Legrix) hung outwards throughout.

BARCELONA hung outwards in the straight placing its rider at a disadvantage.

D’MIGHTY BULL (T Ong) had difficulty obtaining a clear run over the final 200m.

App J Farook, when questioned regarding the run of ZINWONN, stated that after being slow away, the gelding failed to show early pace. ZINWONN had the run on well in the straight when placed under pressure despite being hampered for a clear run on a couple of occasions.

The race was rescheduled to start at 1520Hrs.

CANDOUR STRIPES (A Fiezan), which was difficult to load, fractious, reared over backwards and dislodged its rider, was withdrawn by order of the Race Meeting Stewards at 1523Hrs. In view of its previous record and as CANDOUR STRIPES is a repeat offender, it will be barred from racing or entering for a test trial for a period of one month, after which it must pass two consecutive starting stall tests.

MAN IN BLACK (R Stewart), which was slightly slow to begin, was hampered shortly after when CHEYENNE STAR (E Legrix) shifted outwards.

CHAPTER TWO (S John) was slow to begin.

PRINCE OMAHA (J Saimee) and STYLE CONSCIOUS (S Anandan) both showed no early pace.

On several occasions near the 300m, CHEYENEE STAR, TRIPLE YOUR LUCK (App M Ewe) and COURAGEOUS HORSE (J Powell) bumped.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on PRINCE OMAHA which revealed that the horse returned lame near-hind. PRINCE OMAHA will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

FINGERS CROSSED (R Woodworth) was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormality.

The race was rescheduled to start at 1550Hrs.

SUPER LINK (App M Ewe) was slow to begin.

ANDREW’S GOLD (YF Leong) raced wide throughout.

BREADWINNER (J Saimee) was held up between the 300m and the 150m.

Over the final 200m, FANTASTIC OWNERS (B Vorster) was inclined to lay inwards.

Jockey Vorster, when questioned regarding the run of FANTASTIC OWNERS in the early stages, stated that it was his intention to try and obtain a position just behind the leaders. However, on jumping, he found himself caught wide and therefore attempted to obtain a position closer to the rails which resulted in him being slightly further back than he had wanted. His explanation was noted.

Following the running of Race 5, Jockey A Fiezan, the rider of SPEC PRINCE, was examined by the Course Medical Officer who declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagement.

The race was rescheduled to start at 1620Hrs.

SKY DRAGON BIRD (S Sam) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, JUST FOR YOU (V Sivan) had to be eased when racing to the inside of HUTTON (App J Low).

Near the 1000m, MR BERGAMO (R Stewart), HALL OF FAME (App M Ewe), CHIN-HO (App M Razali), SWIFT ARROW (App KK Ng) all checked when racing to the inside of LUCKY SEVEN (App J Farook). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed. HUTTON, which was also following, also checked in consequence.

SKY DRAGON BIRD, which raced poorly, will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

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

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CHIN-HO returned lame off-fore. CHIN-HO will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

Following the running of Race 6, App Ewe, the rider of HALL OF FAME, was examined by the Course Medical Officer who declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagement.

At the start, ACE CENTURION (R Stewart) fly-jumped and lost ground.

TAXI RACER (S John) was slow to begin and obliged to race wide throughout.

AUGUST MOON (B Vorster), which began awkwardly, was crowded shortly after between VICTORY STAR (V Sivan) and SPORTING CHANCE (S Anandan).

Shortly after the start, PARTY BOY TAIPEI (E Legrix) was crowded between ROBBINS (N Callow), which shifted inwards and STRADIVARIOUS (Din Azis), which shifted outwards.

Near the 800m, AUGUST MOON steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of STRADIVARIOUS.

In the early part of the straight, PROTEGE (J Saimee) had difficulty obtaining a clear run.

The Farrier reported that ROYAL ZEST (R Fradd) returned having cast its near-fore plate.

Jockey Legrix, the rider of PARTY BOY TAIPEI, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination was requested.

RUWI (R Woodworth) began awkwardly.

RAUL (S Sam) overraced in the early and middle stages and proved difficult to settle.

Near the 1100m, NO LIMIT (YF Leong) checked when racing to the inside of ZINLY (App J Farook). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Passing the 1000m, NO LIMIT checked when crowded between ZINLY to its inside and LIM’S ZERPERB (Din Azis) to its outside. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Near the 300m, MEXBOROUGH LADD (R Stewart) had to be steadied and shifted outwards when disappointed for a run between RAUL and ZINLY.

Over the concluding stages, RAUL checked when crowded between ZINLY and NO LIMIT. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

App Farook, the rider of ZINLY, was fined the sum of S$500 under MRA Rule Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip near the 50m.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on LIM’S CONNECTION (J Saimee) which revealed that the horse returned not striding out freely.

ASPIRANT EAGER (App M Razali) was slow to begin.

IT’S MY MAGIC (J Saimee) raced wide from the 600m.

EMPIRE CROWN (B Vorster) was held up for a clear run from the 500m to the 400m.

Approaching the 300m, SUPER SUNDAY (D Beasley) was held up for a clear run and near the 250m, had to be taken outwards to obtain clear running.

ACT LIKE ME (R Woodworth) was held up between the 400m and the 200m.

Near the 100m, ACT LIKE ME was again held up on the heels of ABALONE (YF Leong), which rolled inwards.

Over the concluding stages, EMPIRE CROWN eased when crowded between ABALONE and CONUNDRUM (S John), which laid inwards.

ASPIRANT EAGER, which raced poorly, will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

BRITISH NAVY (B Vorster) fly-jumped and was crowded shortly after between TAURUS (App T Affandi) and STORM STRIKE (M Kellady).

Near the 900m, BRITISH NAVY, which was racing fiercely, got its head up when awkwardly placed on the heels of HELIUM (App SH Low).

Passing the 800m, BRITISH NAVY steadied when racing tight between STORM STRIKE to its inside and HELIUM to its outside.

Jockey Vorster, when questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BRITISH NAVY, stated that after being slow to begin, his mount raced fiercely in the early stages and steadied when crowded slightly passing the 1000m and again after the 800m. He added that once clear in the straight, BRITISH NAVY disappointed and failed to run on despite being placed under pressure. BRITISH NAVY was impounded for routine veterinary and analytical examination. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse exhibited signs of respiratory distress after the race. BRITISH NAVY will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
SATURDAY, 15 MARCH 2008

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: SATURDAY
SINGAPORE 23 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

33 coded urine and 33 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: SATURDAY
SINGAPORE 23 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

3 coded urine and 3 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: SATURDAY
SINGAPORE 23 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: SUNDAY
SINGAPORE 24 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

28 coded urine and 30 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: SUNDAY
SINGAPORE 24 FEBRUARY MEETING 2008

4 coded urine and 4 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: SUNDAY
SINGAPORE 24 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.

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
FRIDAY, 07 MARCH 2008:

RACE 1
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Wednesday, 12 March 2008, Jockey E Aslam, the rider of BETTER TIMES, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding in the first race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 07 March 2008, near the 900m, he allowed his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear, thereby severely crowding HAPPY FEET (S John) and TRINITY TREASURE (Din Azis), resulting in both these horses having to be checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey Aslam was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect from Wednesday, 12 March 2008 to Saturday, 22 March 2008 both dates inclusive (five Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 2
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Tuesday, 11 March 2008, Jockey S Sakai, the rider of NERO GROTTO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding in the second race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 07 March 2008, near the 1100m, he did permit his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear of SWEET DREAMER (M Kellady), which was carried inwards resulting in EMERALD (R Woodworth) and FAIRY STORY (WH Lao) being crowded and FAIRY STORY being severely checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey Sakai was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect from Tuesday, 11 March 2008 to Friday, 21 March 2008 both dates inclusive (three Singapore Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 6
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Wednesday, 12 March 2008, Jockey R Fradd, the rider of AMADEUS MOZART, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding in the sixth race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 07 March 2008, passing the 1400m, he allowed his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear, thereby crowding CHEVRON (J Saimee), which checked and lost ground. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey Fradd was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect from Wednesday, 12 March 2008 to Friday, 21 March 2008 both dates inclusive (three Singapore Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey Fradd subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards and the penalty imposed on him. On application, he was granted a Stay of Sentence. The Appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.