Prior to the ‘ALL CLEAR’ being given, the Panel of Stewards inquired into the start of WINNING SUCCESS (M Zaki). After reviewing the films and taking evidence from Jockey Zaki, Trainer L Dragon and the Starter, the Stewards determined that just prior to the start, the Barrier Attendant assisting WINNING SUCCESS attempted to remove the blindfold, however, the blindfold was only partially removed. When the start was effected, the blindfold came off as WINNING SUCCESS jumped away. As such, the Stewards were of the opinion that this occurrence had not materially prejudiced the chances of WINNING SUCCESS and the gelding was not denied a fair start and WINNING SUCCESS was declared a runner.

ADRENALINE (App CS Chin), which jumped away awkwardly, was bumped when NORTH STAR (App M Jailani) jumped awkwardly inwards.

CLASSIC THUNDER (I Saifudin) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1500m, ADRENALINE got its head up when being steadied after racing up onto the heels of VOLCANO (R Woodworth).

NORTH STAR raced wide throughout.

ZAC BENEVOLENT (App CC Wong) laid outwards making the turn into the straight.

JOHNNY HATES JAZZ (N Juglall) had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight.

App R Firdhaus, the rider of OVER EASY, was fined a sum of S$500 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the Finish in terms of MRA Rule 44(12).

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

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on RON (M Rodd) which revealed no apparent abnormality.

SPACE ODDITY (App R Rueven), which began awkwardly, shifted inwards shortly after the start and inconvenienced SUN HANCOCK (App K A’Isisuhairi).

EASTERN TOWKAY (M Ewe) jumped extremely awkwardly outwards bumping the hindquarters of RIVER OF GOLD (App N Alfian), unbalancing that gelding, which then made contact with the hindquarters of CONFLIGHT (O Chavez).

CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE (App R Shafiq) jumped awkwardly outwards and carried PERFECTLY ECLIPSE (App H Syafiq) out onto SHARP KNIGHT (I Saifudin). SHARP KNIGHT was then bumped by EASTERN TOWKAY, which was carried inwards by RIVER OF GOLD when that gelding eased off the heels of CONFLIGHT.

Approaching the 700m, SHARP KNIGHT eased to avoid the heels of PERFECTLY ECLIPSE, which was racing greenly and shifting outwards.

Over the concluding stages, RIVER OF GOLD laid outwards under pressure.

For the majority of the homestraight, THE WIND (R Woodworth) had a tendency to lay outwards.

FANTASTIC MAN (M Ewe) was buffeted when crowded on jumping between MILLION ROUND (I Saifudin), which was carried inwards slightly by RUAPEHU (M Rodd) and FRAGRANCE EMPIRE (App R Firdhaus), which jumped outwards.

ORIGIN FAST (App M Jailani) jumped away awkwardly.

ASPREY (App R Shafiq) jumped away awkwardly and in so doing, carried SMART INVESTMENT (App K Toh) out onto ORIGIN FAST, which in turn had been carried inwards by SUGAR MAN (B Vorster). This resulted in ORIGIN FAST and SMART INVESTMENT becoming severely crowded and losing ground.

Passing the 800m, LIM’S SINCERE (A Munro), which was racing keenly, had to be steadied off the heels of RUAPEHU, which shifted inwards.

LADY ROULETTE (App R Rueven) proved very difficult to settle in the backstraight.

MILLION ROUND laid outwards from the 800m.

FANTASTIC MAN and FRAGRANCE EMPIRE both raced wide from the 800m.

LIM’S SINCERE and SUGAR MAN brushed on a number of occasions over the concluding stages.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that ORIGIN FAST bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(5), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of five months, and may not start in any race for a period of six months, and then only after having satisfactorily passed a bleeder’s test.

CLEVER BRIGHT (App M Jailani) blundered on jumping.

SUN DANCE (R Woodworth) and VOY (App R Firdhaus) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, ZARULES (App R Shafiq) was crowded between MIGHTY EMPEROR (N Juglall), which rolled outwards and HUMMING BIRD (O Chavez), which rolled inwards.

MIGHTY EMPEROR raced wide in the early stages.

MIGHTY EMPEROR, which was held up and unable to improve from the 600m, had to be checked off the heels of FLYING WINNER (KB Soo) approaching the turn into the straight.

CLEVER BRIGHT and FLYING WINNER, which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a 1000m gallop trial and veterinary examination prior to being declared to race again.

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

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on DOUBLE JEOPARDY (M Nunes) which revealed that the horse returned having 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.

Acting on veterinary advice that FARETTI (R Woodworth) was found to be lame near-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2019Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

After arriving at the barrier, STORM TROOPER (M Nunes) and HIGHLIGHT (A Munro) had their saddles readjusted.

DRAGON KING (App T See) blundered badly on jumping losing considerable ground.

MR FANTASTIC (B Vorster) was slow to begin after jumping away extremely awkwardly and making contact with the hindquarters of STORM TROOPER.

MR FANTASTIC raced wide throughout.

KEVIN ELEVEN (App K Toh), which was laying inwards, had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 500m and the 300m.

After arriving at the barrier, HUMOR TOWN (TH Koh) had its saddle readjusted.

SUNNY (E Aslam) was slow to begin.

HUMOR TOWN was slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1500m, DANNY (M Nunes) steadied off the heels of TIME ODYSSEY (CW Brown), which shifted inwards.

Shortly after passing the 1500m, WINNING GOOD (App R Hasri) had to be eased after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of TOP OF THE TOWN (N Juglall), which in turn had steadied slightly off the heels of LA FONTANA (B Vorster).

Near the 1400m, DANNY commenced to race keenly and shifted outwards abruptly inconveniencing VERGLATICA (App K A’Isisuhairi) and GENERAL CONATUS (App R Rueven).

KING SAVINSKY (A Munro) and GENERAL CONATUS both raced wide from the 1000m.

After arriving at the barrier, KIWI KARMA (App K Toh) had its saddle readjusted.

KIWI KARMA was slow to begin after jumping away extremely awkwardly.

SOUTHERN BOSS (App R Hasri) was slow to begin after jumping away awkwardly.

Near the 1000m, TOTALITY (A Da Silva) checked when racing to the inside of SECRET MISSION (TH Koh). An Inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

BELLWETHER (CW Brown) was difficult to settle in the backstraight.

TOTALITY raced wide throughout.

KIWI KARMA had to be taken outwards after having difficulty obtaining a clear run in the early part of the straight.

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

Acting on veterinary advice that STAR GENERAL (R Woodworth) was found to be lame off-fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2120Hrs. In terms of MRA Regulation 24.2, it must be presented to an Official Veterinary Surgeon prior to being declared to race again.

MEXBOROUGH BOY (App T See), which was fractious in the barrier, will be required to pass one starting stall test prior to being declared to race again in terms of MRA Rule 78(2).

MEXBOROUGH BOY lost ground after beginning awkwardly.

KEEN DRAGON (M Zaki) and NINETYSEVEN GOLD (App K A’Isisuhairi) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, Q NINE MAGIC (App CC Wong) had to be eased after bumping the hindquarters of SECRET LIBERTY (A Da Silva) and becoming unbalanced.

SING ROULETTE (S John) proved difficult to settle in the early stages.

Approaching the 800m, LIVELY DRAGON (I Saifudin), which was racing keenly, eased to avoid the heels of SEBAS (App K Toh), which shifted inwards.

After passing the 800m, LIVELY DRAGON shifted inwards and became unbalanced after brushing the running rail.

The Farrier reported that FAMOUS ARTIST (M Nunes) returned having cast its off-fore plate.

A subsequent veterinary examination was requested on FAMOUS ARTIST which revealed that the horse returned not striding out freely.

Trainer B Marsh was fined a sum of S$50 in terms of MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the correct colours on TOP GUN (App K A’Isisuhairi).

HIGH COUNCIL (App K Toh) and TOP GUN bumped on jumping.

QUEEN’S SEVEN (App R Shafiq), which began awkwardly, lost ground shortly after the start when crowded between MEDIA CAPTAIN (CW Brown), which shifted inwards and GENIUS (I Saifudin), which shifted outwards.

WHITE COFFEE (A Da Silva), which was marginally slow to begin, was checked shortly after the start when crowded between MR WHITAKER (M Rodd), which shifted outwards and WEE MONSTER (App H Syafiq), which shifted inwards after beginning awkwardly.

GIORGIO (N Juglall) eased shortly after the start to avoid the heels of MAPLE STAR (M Nunes), which shifted outwards.

Between the 1000m and the 800m, FAST JET (App R Rueven) and MAPLE STAR brushed on a number of occasions when racing tightly.

Approaching the 800m, POWER LIN (App R Zawari), which was overracing, had to be eased when becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of WEE MONSTER.

After passing the 600m, GIORGIO steadied to avoid the heels of GENIUS.

TOP GUN and POWER LIN were both held up for clear running between the 500m and the 350m.

Near the 150m, App Zawari, the rider of POWER LIN, dropped his whip. He was subsequently warned that a repetition of dropping his whip may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Subsequent veterinary examinations were requested on both MR WHITAKER and WHITE COFFEE which revealed no apparent abnormality.

SINGAPORE AUGUST MEETING 2015
FRIDAY, 21 AUGUST 2015:

RACE 3 [TF1050]

At the conclusion of an inquiry on Friday, 20 November 2015, App R Shafiq, the rider of KISS ME, in the presence of his master’s B Trainer, Garry Clutterbuck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding KISS ME in Race 3 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 21 August 2015, after passing the 1000m, he allowed his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear of GOLDEN MISSION (R Woodworth), which was proving difficult to settle, thereby taking that gelding in onto RACER KING (M Ewe), resulting in RACER KING being crowded for racing room and having to be checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, the degree of interference and carelessness and submissions from App Shafiq that he has been engaged to ride at the Singapore Race Meetings on Friday, 20 November 2015 and Sunday, 22 November 2015. The Stewards determined to suspend his licence to ride in races and acting under MRA Rule 48(5), the commencement of the suspension was deferred to begin on Monday, 23 November 2015 until Sunday, 29 November 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days). He was advised of his right of appeal.

SINGAPORE SEPTEMBER MEETING 2015
SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 2015:

RACE 4 [TF1153]

On Wednesday, 18 November 2015, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the runs of BLACK FRIDAY (App M Jailani) and POWER KING (TH Koh). When questioned, App Jailani advised that he was instructed to race in a forward position from a wide barrier and he had to ride his mount along to obtain that position. Thereafter, it raced keenly after having POWER KING racing to its outside. Trainer Takaoka confirmed his instructions. Jockey Koh, the rider of POWER KING, stated that he was instructed to race in a forward position and then allowed his mount to travel where comfortable. After being a little awkward to jump, he had to ride his mount along to obtain a forward position. Trainer HK Tan confirmed these instructions. Whilst noting their instructions and that they did not ride their mounts along after the early stages, the Stewards expressed concern in particular to the fast sectional time run between the 1600m and the 1200m. Whilst Stewards were of the opinion, there was insufficient evidence to substantiate a charge. However, both Jockey Koh and App Jailani were both warned and advised that they would be expected to be more mindful of the sectional times run in similar circumstances in future.

SINGAPORE OCTOBER MEETING 2015
FRIDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2015:

RACE 5 [TF1195]

On Wednesday, 18 November 2015, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for CARO INA (N Juglall) having to check when racing to the inside of TARAMEA (M Rodd). It was established that TARAMEA had obtained a run between OVER EASY (App R Firdhaus) and CARO INA rounding the hometurn. OVER EASY had then shifted in marginally making the turn and carried TARAMEA inwards slightly, resulting in CARO INA, which was giving ground, being tightened and checked by its rider. In the circumstances, the Stewards were of the opinion that no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken.

RACE 6 [TF1196]

At the conclusion of an inquiry on Wednesday, 18 November 2015, Jockey TH Koh, the rider of TOOBIGTOFAIL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding TOOBIGTOFAIL in Race 6 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 09 October 2015, approaching the 400m, he did permit his mount to shift outwards, when insufficiently clear of ONE MORE ACHIEVER (CW Brown), resulting in that runner having to be checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, the degree of interference and carelessness and submissions from Jockey Koh that he has been engaged to ride at the Singapore Race Meetings on Friday, 20 November 2015 and Sunday, 22 November 2015.　 The Stewards determined to suspend his licence to ride in races and acting under MRA Rule 48(5), the commencement of the suspension was deferred to begin on Monday, 23 November 2015 until Sunday, 29 November 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days). He was advised of his right of appeal.

SINGAPORE OCTOBER MEETING 2015
FRIDAY, 16 OCTOBER 2015:

RACE 1 [TF1220]

On Thursday, 19 November 2015, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for APPELLATION (M Nunes) having to check when racing between TURQUOISE SON (App CC Wong) and MISS ELYSIUM (M Rodd) near the 900m. It was established that approaching the 900m, APPELLATION was checked when crowded for racing room between MISS ELYSIUM, which shifted inwards and TURQUOISE SON, which rolled outwards. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken. However, both App Wong and Jockey Rodd were warned and advised that they must exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 3 [TF1222]

On Thursday, 19 November 2015, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for MR CLOONEY (M Nunes) having to check when racing to the inside of VERGLATICA (T Bell) and KNOW EACH OTHER (N Juglall) passing the 1200m. It was established that passing the 1200m, MR CLOONEY lost ground after being crowded for racing room by VERGLATICA, which shifted inwards and away from KNOW EACH OTHER, after initially being bumped inwards by KNOW EACH OTHER, which rolled inwards. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken. However, Jockey Juglall was warned and advised that he must exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.

SINGAPORE OCTOBER MEETING 2015
SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2015:

RACE 4 [TF1232]

At the conclusion of an inquiry on Friday, 20 November 2015, App R Shafiq, the rider of CLASSIFIED, in the presence of his master’s B Trainer, Garry Clutterbuck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CLASSIFIED in Race 4 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Sunday, 18 October 2015, near the 350m, he permitted his mount to shift inwards, when not sufficiently clear of NOBLE SUN (R Woodworth), resulting in that gelding having to be checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record, guilty plea and the degree of interference and carelessness.　 App Shafiq was suspended from riding in races with effect from Monday, 30 November 2015 to Sunday, 6 December 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days) and was advised of his right of appeal.

This penalty will be served consecutively following the completion of his suspension for careless riding from Monday, 23 November 2015 until Sunday, 29 November 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days).

SINGAPORE OCTOBER MEETING 2015
FRIDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2015:

RACE 3 [TF1281]

At the conclusion of an inquiry on Friday, 20 November 2015, App R Shafiq, the rider of PRECIOUS GEM, in the presence of his master’s B Trainer, Garry Clutterbuck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding PRECIOUS GEM in Race 3 at the Singapore Turf Club Meeting on Friday, 30 October 2015, approaching the 500m, he permitted his mount to shift outwards, when not sufficiently clear of SMART LAD (B Vorster), resulting in that gelding having to be checked. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his record and the degree of interference and carelessness. App Shafiq was suspended from riding in races with effect from Monday, 7 December 2015 to Sunday, 13 December 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days) and was advised of his right of appeal.

This penalty will be served consecutively following the completion of his suspensions for careless riding from Monday, 23 November 2015 until Sunday, 29 November 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days) and from Monday, 30 November 2015 until Sunday, 6 December 2015 both dates inclusive (two Singapore Race Days).

POST-RACE URINE/BLOOD: SUNDAY
SINGAPORE 01 NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

36 coded urine and 36 coded blood post race 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 06 NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

2 coded urine post race Jockeys’ samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.

No prohibited substances were detected.

SINGAPORE NOVEMBER MEETING 2015
SUNDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2015:

RACE 8 [TF1360]

On Thursday, 19 November 2015, the Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for MAC VOLKS (R Woodworth) having to check when racing to the inside of NOVA WARRIOR (App R Shafiq) passing the 1200m. It was established that passing the 1200m, MAC VOLKS, which was racing keenly and proving difficult to settle, had to be eased to avoid the heels of NOVA WARRIOR, which shifted inwards. In the circumstances, no blame could be attributed to any rider and as such, no further action was taken. However, App Shafiq was warned and advised that he must exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.