SUMMER SURPRISE (M Au) was slow to begin.

GALLERIA (R Fradd) and DORADO JOY (Din Azis) bumped on jumping.

KING AND KINGDOM (A Fiezan) hung outwards throughout and near the 600m, shifted outwards and bumped SHANGHAI KID (J Powell) heavily on two occasions.

SUMMER SURPRISE was held up and unable to improve from the 400m until passing the 100m.

BAY OF ISLAND (E Legrix) hung inwards throughout.

Near the 250m, KING AND KINGDOM checked when racing between FAST AS LIGHTNING (R Woodworth) and GALLERIA. An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Jockey Fradd, the rider of GALLERIA, was fined a sum of S$500 for the celebratory gesture prior to the Finish in terms of MRA Rule 44(10).

Jockey D Beasley, the rider of LEADING GENERAL, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

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

Trainer J Meagher, when questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of GALLERIA, stated that he was at a loss to explain the improved performance other than he believed that the gelding is a horse that is suited over a longer journey and may have appreciated today’s fast early pace. His explanation was noted.

DRAGON STEED (App SH Low) began awkwardly and was crowded shortly after between VIRGO (R Woodworth) and KRANJI BEAUTY (S Sam).

Shortly after the start, BULLISH RUN (M Gallagher) steadied when crowded between WINNER CIRCLE (R Stewart) to its inside and IMPERIAL TREASURE (M Kellady), which shifted inwards after being bumped by GHI BEADS (E Legrix).

VIRGO was difficult to settle in the backstraight.

Passing the 1100m, KRANJI BEAUTY blundered and lost ground.

Near the 900m, LOYAL FANS (S John) checked when racing to the inside of THE PILOT (YF Leong) and VIRGO. On Inquiry, it was established that VIRGO, which was racing keenly, became awkwardly placed inside the heels of KRANJI BEAUTY, got its head up and rolled inwards. This resulted in THE PILOT being carried inwards and crowding LOYAL FANS, which checked. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken.

WINNER CIRCLE was held up for a clear run between the 500m and the 200m.

SAPPORO BEAUTY (V Sivan), which was difficult to be loaded and caused some delay, will be required to pass one starting stall test prior to being entered to race again in terms of MRA Rule 78(2).

SKY AIRWAYS (R Fradd) jumped away awkwardly.

GOLDEN TIGER (B Vorster) was buffeted on jumping between D’MIGHTY KINGDOM (D Chee), which jumped inwards and LUCKY CITY (App J Farook), which jumped outwards.

Near the 1400m, ACE ANTONIO (M Kellady) was buffeted for some distance when racing keenly and tight to the inside of GOLDEN TIGER.

Near the 700m, GOOD PERFORMANCE (J Saimee) steadied when crowded to the inside of LUCKY CITY, which shifted inwards and away from GOLDEN TIGER.

Passing the 600m, GOOD PERFORMANCE, which was giving ground, eased when racing tight to the inside of ACE ANTONIO and SUN VILLAGE (J Powell).

Approaching the 400m, SKY AIRWAYS was held up when awkwardly placed on the heels of SUN VILLAGE for a short distance.

ACE ANTONIO was held up for a clear run between the 450m and the 350m.

Shortly after passing the Winning Post, App Farook, the rider of LUCKY CITY, was dislodged.

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

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that THAT’S ME (S Anandan) returned having cast its off-hind plate.

BEST INVESTMENTS (App S Cheam) laid inwards under pressure in the straight.

FORWARD (J Powell), which raced poorly, will be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being entered to race again.

Shortly after the start, SMART LEADER (Alan Ng) steadied when crowded between CONTANGO (App S Cheam) and STORM CHASER (A Fiezan), which began awkwardly and shifted inwards.

WORLD TOP (App KK Ng) was obliged to race wide throughout.

Passing the 500m, DOUBLE HAPPINESS (App HK Cheng) was crowded between WORLD TOP and WINNING EXPERT (N Callow), which shifted outwards to improve.

Near the 300m, DOUBLE HAPPINESS checked when racing between WORLD TOP and PIERCING (M Kellady). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

SCENIC DELIGHT (T Ong) was held up from the 500m and approaching the 200m, had to be taken outwards to obtain clear running.

Over the final 200m, PIERCING was inclined to lay inwards.

TRUE BLUE (WK Yan) was slow to begin.

STAR TALENT (App HK Cheng), KIWI MAESTRO (D Beasley) and KIWIJAZZ (App M Azrull) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, KIWI MAESTRO steadied away from the heels of STAR TALENT, which rolled outwards.

Near the 700m, KIWI MAESTRO became unbalanced after brushing the running rail.

From the 450m until the 200m, MIGHTY LAD (R Fradd) was held up and unable to improve.

STAR TALENT laid inwards under pressure in the straight and hampered TRUE BLUE near the 200m.

Over the concluding stages, RECYCLE KING (R Stewart) was hampered and carried wider when MIGHTY LAD shifted outwards and improved.

App Azrull, the rider of KIWIJAZZ, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

KAMSKY (E Legrix) and FIRST MEMORY (J Powell) were both slow to begin.

GOLDSCHATZ (M Gallagher), which was slightly slow to begin, lost ground when bumped by GOLDEN SPRINT (Din Azis), which shifted outwards.

Near the 1200m, KAMSKY steadied when momentarily crowded to the inside of SILENT WISH (App J Low).

GOLDEN SPRINT hung outwards throughout.

Approaching the 100m, BUGSY (App SH Low) had to be eased and taken inwards and away from the heels of PRECISE (J Saimee), which was tiring.

Jockey Azis, the rider of GOLDEN SPRINT, was fined S$500 under MRA Rule 41(6) in that shortly after making the turn into the straight, he used his whip in the vicinity of the neck on the gelding.

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

ACE AND ACES (N Callow) jumped away awkwardly.

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

Jockey A Fiezan, the rider of LIM’S PASSION, when questioned regarding the fast early pace, stated that after being slightly slow, he urged his mount early and thereafter when caught wide, his mount commenced to overrace. He therefore let his mount slide forward. He further stated that LIM’S PASSION continued to race keenly and tended to continue to overrace. He also believed that as the horse was racing first up since a spell which may have contributed to the horse having a tendency to race keenly. A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on LIM’S PASSION which revealed no apparent abnormality.

Jockey J Saimee, the rider of WAIKATO, when questioned regarding the fast early pace, stated that after being caught wide early, he went forward as instructed, thereafter WAIKATO commenced to overrace and was difficult to settle. A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on WAIKATO which revealed no apparent abnormality.

SMART CONQUEROR (Alan Ng) was crowded on jumping between MANUKA (App J Farook) and MY YEENJEEN (M Gallagher), which jumped outwards.

MIGHTY SERVANT (J Powell) jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1000m, HARLEQUIN (B Vorster) commenced to race keenly and got its head up on a couple of occasions. Shortly after, HARLEQUIN had to be eased off the heels of SINMA PERFECT (YF Leong), which shifted inwards abruptly.

Between the 400m and the 200m, ROSSINI KING (D Beasley) had a tendency to lay inwards placing its rider at a disadvantage.

Passing the 150m, SINMA PERFECT eased when crowded between LIM’S HERO (N Callow) and AL NADER (App M Azrull), which rolled outwards.

The Farrier reported that NIRVANA (App KK Ng) returned having cast its off-fore plate.

ACE AMIGO (J Saimee) was slow to begin and was bumped shortly after by FUSAICHI STORM (D Beasley).

DESTINY’S DAY (R Woodworth) was slow to begin.

On jumping, Jockey Din Azis, the rider of ROBURE, lost the use of his near-side stirrup iron which he regained shortly thereafter.

Near the 800m, GAMGEE (J Powell), which was racing keenly, rolled outwards when steadied off the heels of HIGH PRODIGIOUS (YF Leong).

Approaching the turn into the straight, ACE AMIGO rolled inwards after being steadied off the heels of HUCKLEBERRY FINN (N Callow).

Making the turn into the straight, FOREST SPIRIT (R Fradd), which was laying inwards, brushed the running rail on a couple of occasions.

In the straight, FUSAICHI STORM had a tendency to lay inwards.

Acting on veterinary advice that SUPREME STRIKE (R Stewart) was found to be lame near-fore, the Race Meeting Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1737Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

As there was no suitable claiming Apprentice available, the Stewards gave permission for Jockey S John to replace App T Affandi on MIGHTY RAJAH as the latter was unable to make the weight. App Affandi was fined S$200 in terms of MRA Rule 107(9) for having accepted the ride on MIGHTY RAJAH for which he was unable to make the correct weight.

SUPER RACER (G De Souza) began very awkwardly and lost ground.

MIGHTY RAJAH raced wide throughout.

Near the 600m, THAT’S FAST (S Anandan) steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHANCELLOR (M Gallagher).

TRIPLE A (App M Razali) was unable to secure a clear run between the 400m and the 200m.

Jockey J Powell, the rider of INNOCENT STAR, was fined a sum of S$500 for the celebratory gesture prior to the Finish in terms of MRA Rule 44(10).

SINGAPORE MAY MEETING 2008
SUNDAY, 16 MARCH 2008

SINGAPORE MARCH MEETING 2008
SATURDAY, 15 MARCH 2008:

RACE 8
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Sunday, 16 March 2008, App J Farook, the rider of ZINLY, in the presence of his Master, Trainer S Chua, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9) in that whilst riding ZINLY in the eighth race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Saturday, 15 March 2008, near the 1100m, he allowed his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear, thereby crowding NO LIMIT (YF Leong), which checked and lost ground. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness. App Farook was suspended from riding in races with effect from Monday, 17 March 2008 to Saturday, 22 March 2008 both dates inclusive (three Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8
On Sunday, 16 March 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the reasons for NO LIMIT (YF Leong) having to check passing the 1000m when crowded between ZINLY (App J Farook) to its inside and LIM’S ZERPERB (Din Azis) to its outside. It was established that passing the 1000m, ZINLY laid outwards. At the same time, LIM’S ZERPERB was improving to the outside of NO LIMIT. This resulted in NO LIMIT being crowded and having to be eased. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken.

RACE 8
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Sunday, 16 March 2008, Jockey YF Leong, the rider of NO LIMIT, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9) in that whilst riding NO LIMIT in the eighth race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Saturday, 15 March 2008, over the concluding stages, he allowed his mount to shift inwards, whilst riding it along and insufficiently clear, thereby resulting in it shifting into the running of RAUL (S Sam) and crowding that horse, which checked and lost ground. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey Leong was suspended from riding in races with effect from Monday, 17 March 2008 to Saturday, 22 March 2008 both dates inclusive (three Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey Leong 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.