Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course E & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0897) CLASS 5B – 1200M (SC E)

1	LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng)	Hung inwards throughout, proving difficult to assist. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	LUKE MAN (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early stages.
3	NEW GARDEN (App A Nazir)	Bumped shortly after the start and again at the 1000M.
4	MAGIC PLAYER (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	LET’S COME ON BABY (KC Low)	Rider advised against the practice of covering additional ground in races.
6	ALWAYS AFRAID (App T Ammar)	Raced wide in the early stages, in the straight and leaving the 1000M.
7	AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin)	Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start.
8	GOOD WARRIOR (CK Khaw)	Vet inspection: Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

RACE 2 (R0898) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC E)

2	BALKAN (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.
4	DIGGING EIGHT (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin.
5	STEEL CUTTER (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin.
7	PACIFIC ARMANI (KC Tham)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	MY MONEY (KC Low)	Unable to maintain its position leaving the 800M and became increasingly detached from the field. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 3 (R0899) CLASS 4B – 1300M (SC E)

1	SCOTT THE ADKINS (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight.
2	BINTANG SIXTY-ONE (App T Ammar)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
3	TIME TO HARVEST (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin. Raced detached from the field in the early and middle stages.
5	JOJU (KC Low)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the mare.
6	GIVE ME FIVE (App H Haikal)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	DANCING TYCOON (CK Khaw)	Carried inwards and thereafter shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. Returned cast near fore plate.

Jockey S Salee was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	SELANGOR STAR	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
3	LIMITLESS STOUT	Stewards’ scratching	–	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0900) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC E)

1	THUNDERGOD (AK Lim)	Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages and brushed.
2	FAMOUS NAME (KC Tham)	Withdrawn: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
3	SILENT PRINCE (App Clyde Leck)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages and brushed.
4	RULE THE WORLD (KC Low)	Slow to begin. Unable to secure clear running in the straight.
5	DEPENDABLE (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Coughing – 1000M/Vet & Scope
6	D’GREAT MAGIC (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards in the straight. Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.
9	KING OF GLORY (App A Nazir)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	FAMOUS NAME	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 3:19pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0901) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E)

2	DRAGON WHISPERER (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout.
4	PERFECT BRANDZ (App S Bahauddin)	Inconvenienced for a clear run at the 250M. Apprentice advised to ride all his horses out fully to the end of the race, so as to leave no room for query.
6	SUPERB SWEYNESSE (KC Low)	Rider was advised to take stronger corrective measure to maintain his mount on a straight course in races. Hung outwards and shifted outwards away from the whip in the straight.
9	HEX MARK (App H Haikal)	Withdrawn at 3:29pm: Lame off hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	JING JIN (CK Khaw)	Jumped awkwardly and squeezed at the start. Raced wide throughout. Rider advised against the practice of covering unnecessary ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	HEX MARK	Lame off hind	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 3:29pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0902) SUPREME B – 1300M (LC E)

ISFAHAN

(SU Lim)

Raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	GOLD TEN SIXTY-ONE	Bruised off fore fetlock	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R0903) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)

1	POPEYETHESAILORMAN (CK Khaw)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. Hung inwards and brushed in the concluding stages.
3	DRAGON CAVALLO (KC Low)	Raced wide throughout. Struck the arm of another rider approaching the 200M.
4	SURFIE BOY (App T Ammar)	Brushed and briefly lost control of his whip after accidentally striking another rider in the concluding stages.
5	MY DREAMLINER (SU Lim)	Jockey was struck by the whip of another rider approaching the 200M. Returned cast near fore plate.
8	TANGESH (S Ruzaini)	As the start was effected, threw its head down and as a consequence, lost ground to the field.

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SURFIE BOY.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	ACROBAT	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
7	SURFIE BOY			+20
7	TANGESH			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0904) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

1	YOU THINK SO (App A Nazir)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
2	DOCTOR GINGER (S Ruzaini)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
3	PACIFIC DELIGHT (KC Tham)	Withdrawn at 4:59pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
4	FLYING WARRIOR (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. Detached from the field in the early and middle stages.
5	BORN TO WIN (App M Lukman)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
6	PERFECT MISSION (HK Cheng)	Eased at the 800M.
9	INFINITE WISDOM (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Hung outwards in the straight.
10	RADETZKY MARSCH (AK Lim)	Slow to begin. Inconvenienced at the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	PACIFIC DELIGHT	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 4:59pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	DOCTOR GINGER			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE

A Clearing Sample taken from DRAGON WHISPERER, which was received on 24 August 2024 by the USAINS BIOMICS Laboratory (report dated 29 August 2024), was analyzed and reported to be negative to Prohibited Substances and as such, the Stewards cleared DRAGON WHISPERER to resume racing under the provisions of MRA Rule 134 (12).

REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE

A Clearing Sample taken from HENG XING and THUNDER, which were both received on 1 September 2024 by the USAINS BIOMICS Laboratory (report dated 5 September 2024), were analyzed and reported to be negative to Prohibited Substances and as such, the Stewards cleared both HENG XING and THUNDER to resume racing under the provisions of MRA Rule 134(12).

RACE 10 (845) : CLASS 5A – 1800M [LC-A4] THE EXCHANGE 106 @ TRX STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Monday, 9 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of READY TO SEVENLUCK and took evidence from Jockey WW Cheah and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of READY TO SEVENLUCK respectively.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards found Jockey WW Cheah guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) for Incompetent Riding. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 10 on Sunday, 1 September 2024, his riding on READY TO SEVENLUCK, is a deviation of the standard of riding expertise and judgement that is expected of a reasonably competent rider in that the manner of his restraint of READY TO SEVENLUCK between the 1000M and entering the straight is so severe that it resulted in this horse not being afforded the opportunity to capitalize on its early gains and in fact, negatively impacted the performance of this horse in the middle and at the end of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) weeks, to be deferred, with effect from 16 September 2024 and to expire on 27 September 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

In addition, Trainer R Lines was fined RM1000/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he conducted himself in an inappropriate manner on at least 3 occasions during the course of this inquiry.

RACE 2 (R0867) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A), SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of TRAFALGAR and took evidence from App S Shazmin, the rider of the TRAFALGAR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer EP Tan.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of his riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 10 (R0875) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A), SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of TIN’S MACHINE and took evidence from Jockey KC Tham and Trainer WC Lim, the rider and trainer of TIN’S MACHINE respectively.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards found Jockey KC Tham guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) for Incompetent Riding. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 10 on Sunday, 8 September 2024, his riding on TIN’S MACHINE was a deviation of the standard of expertise and judgement required of a reasonably competent rider in that:

The method he adopted to ride his mount was lacking in urgency, vigour and rhythm which resulted in TIN’S MACHINE losing position between the 500M and the 350M; and
His whip use in the straight was weak and lacking in vigour and rhythm; and
His decision to remove his face mask was unjustified under the circumstances and resulted in TIN’S MACHINE being prejudiced.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 16 September 2024 and to expire on 15 October 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “255197” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “HENG XING” AND A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “255251” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “THUNDER” WHICH WERE WITHDRAWN FROM RACE 3 AND RACE 6 RESPECTIVELY, ON SUNDAY, 24 AUGUST 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matters on Thursday, 12 September 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer L Moy, the Trainer of HENG XING and THUNDER.

Trainer L Moy pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(14) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for HENG XING when he administered an alkalinizing agent, bicarbonate soda on the morning of the race day to be run at the SLTC Meeting on 24 August 2024, and HENG XING failed a pre-race test after a sample taken from this horse on 24 August 2024 prior to the running of Race 3 run at SLTC disclosed upon analysis, the presence of TCO2 above the threshold of 36 mmol per liter of plasma, with the level detected being 36.9 mmol per liter of plasma.

Trainer L Moy pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(14) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for THUNDER when he administered an alkalinizing agent, bicarbonate soda on the morning of the race day to be run at the SLTC Meeting on 24 August 2024, and THUNDER failed a pre-race test after a sample taken from this horse on 24 August 2024 prior to the running of Race 6 run at SLTC disclosed upon analysis, the presence of TCO2 above the threshold of 36 mmol per liter of plasma, with the level detected being 37.8 mmol per liter of plasma.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, the nature of the drug involved, Trainer L Moy’s guilty plea on both charges, his mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer L Moy was fined RM30,000/- for each charge (total of RM60,000/-) and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Trainer L Moy subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the severity of the sentence. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 3 (R0629) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 15 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of OUR FINAL OFFER and took evidence from App R Nuqman, the rider of OUR FINAL OFFER, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim. The Stewards also took consideration of the evidence tendered in previous inquiries on 24 August 2024 and 8 September 2024.

After considering the expert evidence which was produced by App R Nuqman, the Panel decided not to charge App R Nuqman. However, App R Nuqman was advised that he will be restricted from riding in races until such time that he provides sufficient evidence to the Stewards through his riding in trackwork and in trials, that he could reasonably compete under the rigors of race riding.

AMENDMENT

RACE 4 (839) : CLASS 4B – 1200M [SC-A4] MENARA KUALA LUMPUR STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	Nil (Deleted)
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

AMENDMENT

RACE 10 (845) : CLASS 5A – 1800M [LC-A4] THE EXCHANGE 106 @ TRX STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	Nil (Deleted)
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ALWAYS AFRAID	App M Ekdihar	App T Ammar	Medical
2	STEEL CUTTER	App M Ekdihar	App T Ammar	Medical
3	JOJU	WW Cheah	KC Low	Paternity Leave
4	THUNDERGOD	S Salee	AK Lim	Medical
4	RULE THE WORLD	HS Gill	KC Low	Medical
5	SUPERB SWEYNESSE	S Salee	KC Low	Medical
5	JING JIN	WW Cheah	CK Khaw	Paternity Leave
7	SIMON	App M Ekdihar	App H Haikal	Medical
8	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	S Ruzaini	Medical
8	INFINITE WISDOM	App M Ekdihar	App T Ammar	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	HENG XING	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
6	OLYMPIA	Stone-bruised near fore toe	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2024

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

LIM’S HOPEFULLY & MAGIC PLAYER

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

GOOD WARRIOR

Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH)

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

PACIFIC ARMANI

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

MY MONEY

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

JOJU

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

GIVE ME FIVE

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

DANCING TYCOON

Cast near fore plate

–

DEPENDABLE

Coughed

(Unable to be scoped)

1000M/Vet & Scope

–

MY DREAMLINER

Cast near fore plate

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer S Dunderdale

SURFIE BOY

15/9/24

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

R10

(1/9)

Trainer R Lines

READY TO SEVENLUCK

9/9/24

1000/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

R3&6

(24/8)

Trainer L Moy

HENG XING & THUNDER

12/9/24

60,000/-

Rule 134(6)(a)

Suspension(s)

R10

(1/9/24)

Jockey WW Cheah (READY TO SEVENLUCK) – 6 weeks for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii)

R10

(8/9/24)

Jockey KC Tham (TIN’S MACHINE) – 1 month for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii)

Follow Up

Jockey KC Low (JOJU)

App A Nazir (YOU THINK SO)

Jockey S Ruzaini (DOCTOR GINGER)

App M Lukman (BORN TO WIN)