Trainer J Meagher and Trainer Dr KC Yeoh were advised that a warning have been placed on LIM’S KNIGHT (D Beasley) and SIR NORTH (R Stewart) respectively regarding their barrier manners and to take steps to improve them or action may be taken in future.

PERFECT PASSION (Din Azis) jumped awkwardly outwards, bumping PAYBACK TIME (KB Soo) out onto HAPPY FEET (App J Low).

Near the 800m, MR HAPPY (E Legrix) was crowded when MUSIC FIGHTER (App M Zaki) shifted inwards after being steadied off the heels of FANTASTIC TORCH (V Sivan), which was giving ground.

In the straight, PAYBACK TIME hung inwards and near the 50m, had to be taken inwards when unable to secure a clear run.

Over the final 300m, DARING DANE (M Hairin) laid inwards.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that the saddle on HAPPY FEET slipped forward during the running.

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

FAIRY STORY (App S Cheam) was difficult to be loaded and caused some delay. In view of its previous record and as FAIRY STORY 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.

Shortly after the start, FABULOUS GEM (N Callow) and RUSSELL (Din Azis) both lost ground when crowded between FAIRY STORY, which shifted outwards and KING’S WEAPON (R Woodworth), which shifted inwards.
Near the 900m, GALLANT (App T Affandi) steadied after racing up onto the heels of ZAC POWER (E Legrix).

QUICK SAND (B Vorster) was obliged to race wide throughout.

KING’S WEAPON hung outwards from the 500m.

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

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

BLAZE THE TRAIL (B Vorster), which was slow to begin, was crowded shortly after when MAXIM GUN (App T Affandi) shifted outwards.

DELBURY (N Callow) was slow to begin.

Near the 1000m, HOW CAN STOP (D Beasley) steadied outwards away form the heels of SIDFORD (A Fiezan), which shifted inwards. Jockey Fiezan was subsequently shown the film of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

Shortly after passing the 1000m, MAGIC EIGHT (Din Azis) commenced to overrace and got its head up on a couple of occasions.

In the straight, HOW CAN STOP laid outwards under pressure.

The Farrier reported that ABALONE (App M Ewe) returned having cast its off-hind plate.

Jockey Callow, the rider of DELBURY, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

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

HAN EFFECT (KB Soo) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of MORE TO WIN, reported that his horse is lame off-fore. A subsequent veterinary examination confirmed this. MORE TO WIN 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 ROOK (R Stewart) which revealed no apparent abnormality.

BIG CHOICE (J Saimee) was crowded on jumping between PRIOR KING (App M Zaki) and SKY SOLDIER (R Woodworth).

Near the 300m, LEADER OF THE PACK (R Stewart), which was inclined to hang outwards, eased off the heels of CLASSICAL PARK (D Beasley), which rolled in marginally.

When questioned regarding the run of BIG CHOICE, Jockey Saimee, stated that as a result of being crowded on jumping, his mount settled further back than anticipated. Thereafter, despite being placed under pressure, it had failed to respond as it appeared to resent the kickback. However, when he was able to get his mount to the outside and with clear running in the straight, it had run on well. His explanation was noted.

SIXTH AVENUE (E Legrix) stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground. SIXTH AVENUE will be required to pass one starting stall test prior to being entered to race again in terms of MRA Rule 78(2).

SHAHINI (O Chavez) was slow to begin.

Jockey Legrix, the rider of SIXTH AVENUE, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality.

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

SINMA PERFECT (YF Leong), which was slow to begin, shifted inwards and bumped DE NADA (B Vorster).

Shortly after the start, ORION (R Woodworth) was crowded between BLUEBERRY POWER (App SH Low) and MAGICIAN (App J Low), which rolled inwards.

MAGICIAN and COUP LEADER (App KK Ng) both pulled hard in the backstraight.

SINMA PERFECT was obliged to race wide throughout.

Jockey KB Soo, the rider of ARIES, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the horse returned lame near-hind and with a heart condition. ARIES 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 DE NADA which revealed no apparent abnormality.

DIVEST (M Gallagher), which was slightly slow to begin, had to be steadied off the heels of VALIANT MASTER (Din Azis), which shifted outwards.

Shortly after the 500m, EURO EXPRESS (E Legrix) was held up on the heels of DIVEST.

JUSTOHELP (O Chavez), which was slightly slow to begin, was crowded shortly after between GOLDEN CHESTNUT (Din Azis) and OTOMODACHI (App J Farook), which shifted outwards.

Near the 1100m, STORM CHASER (A Fiezan) and ROYAL EMBLEM (B Vorster) bumped.

GOURMET PARADISE (App SH Low) hung outwards throughout.

SINGAPORE APRIL MEETING 2008
FRIDAY, 18 APRIL 2008

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ INQUIRY RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES NUMBERS 0021720, 0021752 AND 0021754 WERE SHOWN TO CONTAIN THE PRESENCE OF METABOLITES OF ACEPROMAZINE

The Stipendiary Stewards recommenced the above Inquiry on Monday, 31 March 2008. Trainer C Leck was found guilty to the following charges under MRA Rule of Racing 134(5) in that:

(1) he was the Trainer and person responsible for presenting ARABIAN STAR to race in Race 4 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 20 July 2007 following which a urine sample taken from the tenth placegetter, ARABIAN STAR, was found to contain the presence of metabolites of Acepromazine, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules of Racing.

(2) he was the Trainer and person responsible for presenting KINGTRAP to race in Race 5 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 20 July 2007 following which a urine sample taken from the eleventh placegetter, KINGTRAP, was found to contain the presence of metabolites of Acepromazine, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules of Racing.

(3) he was the Trainer and person responsible for presenting JUSTOHELP to race in Race 7 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 20 July 2007 following which a urine sample taken from the eleventh placegetter, JUSTOHELP, was found to contain the presence of metabolites of Acepromazine, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules of Racing.

In terms of Rule 134(10), ARABIAN STAR, KINGTRAP and JUSTOHELP were disqualified from their respective races and the results amended accordingly.

After taking submissions from Trainer Leck in regards to penalty and following advice of matters regarding police investigations, the Stipendiary Stewards adjourned to consider the matter of penalty.

On Tuesday, 08 April 2008, a former Syce of Trainer Leck appeared in the Subordinate Court. He was charged with three counts of Mischief. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the charges and the matter was adjourned until 15 April 2008. On Tuesday, 15 April 2008, the Subordinate Court again adjourned the matter until Tuesday, 29 April 2008.

The Stipendiary Stewards have been advised that, as the above may have an impact on the deliberations on the penalty to be imposed on Trainer Leck, it would be prudent to await the outcome of the above matter.

RACE MEETING STEWARDS’ HEARING OF AN APPEAL BY JOCKEY R FRADD AGAINST THE DECISION OF THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS AND THE PENALTY IMPOSED ON HIM AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY OF A CHARGE UNDER MRA RULE 44(9)(c) RELATING TO HIS RIDING OF AMADEUS MOZART IN THE SIXTH RACE AT THE SINGAPORE TURF CLUB MEETING ON FRIDAY, 07 MARCH 2008

The Stipendiary Stewards found Jockey R Fradd, the rider of AMADEUS MOZART, guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) on Wednesday, 12 March 2008 in that whilst riding AMADEUS MOZART 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 Race Meeting Stewards’ Hearing of the Appeal was concluded on Friday, 18 April 2008.

After considering all of the evidence together with submissions from Jockey Fradd and the Chairman of the Inquiry Panel, the Race Meeting Stewards dismissed the Appeal. The penalty was confirmed and Jockey Fradd was suspended from riding in races for three Singapore Race Days with immediate effect from Friday, 18 April 2008 to Friday, 25 April 2008 both dates inclusive. His deposit was forfeited.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: SUNDAY
SINGAPORE 16 MARCH MEETING 2008

RACE 6 [TF301] : MIGHTY LAD

The Stewards acceded to Trainer P Shaw’s request to clear MIGHTY LAD for racing subject to the submission of a subsequent urine sample being free of any prohibited substance.

A sample which was submitted on Wednesday, 02 April 2008 for analysis revealed the horse, MIGHTY LAD, was clear of any prohibited substances and as such MIGHTY LAD was cleared for racing.

The Inquiry into the pending matter, which is subject to the analysis of the Referee Sample, will be held at a date to be fixed.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: WEDNESDAY
SINGAPORE 26 MARCH 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 26 MARCH 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: WEDNESDAY
SINGAPORE 26 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.

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: FRIDAY
SINGAPORE 28 MARCH MEETING 2008

25 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 28 MARCH MEETING 2008

6 coded urine and 6 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 28 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
FRIDAY, 11 APRIL 2008:

RACE 1 [TF409]
On Tuesday, 15 April 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the reasons Jockey J Saimee was dislodged from STAR KAKA shortly after the start. It was established that shortly after the start, VICTORY FLAMES (A Fiezan) began awkwardly, shifted outwards and made contact with SKY REFLECT (R Fradd), which in turn was carried outwards onto STAR KAKA. At the same time, DRAGON STEED (M Kellady) made contact with STAR KAKA causing DRAGON STEED to become unbalanced and shift inwards resulting in STAR KAKA, clipping the heels of DRAGON STEED, blundering and dislodging its rider. In the circumstances, the Stewards could attribute no blame to any rider. However, all riders were reminded to exercise care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 1 [TF409]
On Tuesday, 15 April 2008, the Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the reasons for TITAN DELIGHT (B Vorster) having to check when racing behind SCENIC DELIGHT (D Beasley). It was established that near the 400m, TITAN DELIGHT was checked when crowded to the inside of SCENIC DELIGHT, which shifted inwards. LIANG KEE, which was following, checked in consequence. In taking no direct action the Stewards were unable to ascertain if a full run had presented itself to the inside of SCENIC DELIGHT but all riders were reminded to exercise care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 9 [TF417]
At the conclusion of an Inquiry on Tuesday, 15 April 2008, Jockey S John, the rider of THAT’S FAST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(c) in that whilst riding THAT’S FAST in the ninth race at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 11 April 2008, after the 900m, he did permit his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear of PRIOR VISCOUNT (B Vorster), which was carried inwards across the running of FIELD QUEEN (D Chee), resulting in both horses being crowded and checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness. Jockey John was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect from Tuesday, 15 April 2008 to Sunday, 20 April 2008 both dates inclusive (three Race Days) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.