Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A4 & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Mahendran a/l Ponniah (Chairman)

Mr Rodney Cheah Sin Chye

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 (R0090) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

2	DELILAH (App M Akmazani)	Hung in in the straight.
3	MOCHI (AK Lim)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4	HANDSOME JOYFUL (XC Liang)	Raced awkwardly in the early stages. *(See Report)
6	LIM’S SINAI (KC Wong)	Slow to begin.
8	BEHIND PLAYER (R Shafiq)	Brushed in at the 400M.
10	ARI (I Saifudin)	Jockey reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts with sufficient vigour so as to leave no room for query by the Stewards.

Jockey XC Liang appeared before the Panel of Stewards and was questioned regarding his riding on HANDSOME JOYFUL in the early and middle stages. In this regard, his attention was specifically drawn to his decision to take a hold on his mount on 2 occasions between the 1000M and the 900M which resulted in HANDSOME JOYFUL throwing its head up and thereafter, his decision to race in a one-off running line and 3 running line despite having the opportunity to cross the inside. Jockey XC Liang explained that his instructions were to ride a forward race which was his intention after jumping , however when he initially attempted to cross the 2 runners on his inside, he had noticed that he was insufficiently clear and he subsequently took a hold in order to avoid causing interference, this was the reason for the horse’s initial reaction. Thereafter he explained that his horse had showed a tendency to lay out and as he attempted to correct, his horse again reacted to his correction and threw its head up. He further explained that in the middle stages, despite his attempt to angle his mount in, HANDSOME JOYFUL was reluctant to obtain that running line and he therefore elected to allow it to stride in a position where it was comfortable as he felt that HANDSOME JOYFUL was in a good rhythm.

The Panel noted the explanation of the Jockey and reminded him of his obligations to report all circumstances that may have affected his horses in races and to not cover unnecessary ground in races.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	FLYING BABY	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
1	ESTRELLA	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)
1	DELILAH			-28
1	MOCHI			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0091) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

1	SHENG VESPA (KC Low)	Bumped shortly after start. Raced ungenerously throughout.
7	GOLDEN BLAZE (KC Wong)	Slow to begin. Shifted in from the whip in the early part of the straight.
8	DIAMOND RING (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.
9	TOP CONFIDENCE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ONCE UPON A TIME	Swollen near fore pastern & tendon injury	Vet exam (1 month embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R0092) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)

2	NOZI CYCLONE (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
4	INTENT (App S Shazmin)	Hung in in the straight.
5	PACIFIC EMPIRE (KC Tham)	Fly-jumped.
6	THE WILD GOAL (App PH Seow)	Jumped awkwardly. Trainer J Ong cautioned regarding changes of tactics.
7	VARIANT (A Suriya)	Tightened at the 150M.
8	SHOW HAND (S Uzair)	Squeezed shortly after the start.
9	ACROBAT (WW Cheah)	Tightened for galloping room shortly after jumping. Disappointed for a clear run in the straight. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
10	STAR EXPRESS (R Iskandar)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	TOPMOST	Capacity field	–	EA
3	PACIFIC SNOOPY	Capacity field	–	EA
3	PALETAS	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0093) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:20pm.

1	MONGOL WARRIOR (AK Lim)	Raced keen in the early stages. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
2	PACIFIC WARLORD (App PH Seow)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4	BIG SAGA (R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the straight.
8	STAR VICTORY (R Iskandar)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
10	MY DETERMINATION (WW Cheah)	Jockey fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in that his horse was equipped with a defective gear (surcingle).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	BILLY ELLIOT	Stewards’ scratching	–	–
4	LIMITLESS THUNDER	Capacity field	–	EA
4	THE WILD FIRE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0094) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm.

1	PERSEVERANCE (L De Souza)	Switched out to continue its run at the 400M.
2	NORDIC GEM (App S Shazmin	Slow to begin.
3	DRAGON WHISPERER (AL Da Silva)	Bumped shortly after the start.
4	SHIHAB (KC Wong)	Returned cast off hind plate.
6	KINABALU LIGHT (I Saifudin)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	COMPELLING (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
9	RHETT BUTLER (KC Tham)	Returned cast off hind plate.
10	OFFICIAL (S Uzair)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	MAKE YOU HAPPY	Capacity field	–	EA
5	NINEONEONE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0095) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC A4)

1	MEGA OCEAN (AK Lim)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4	SKYFALL (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout.
5	ETERNAL ROMANCE (App S Bahauddin)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
6	CONTARELLI (KC Low)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	FLYING SUCCESS (R Iskandar)	Hung out in the straight.
8	LIMITLESS WARRIOR (R Shafiq)	Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Shifted in for a clear run at the 400M.
10	FLAMING PHOENIX (App M Akmazani)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	THUNDERGOD	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R0096) CLASS 4B – 1300M (LC A4)

1	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (KC Wong)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
2	LIM’S DREAMWALKER (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. Trainer fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
6	PACIFIC GENERAL (App PH Seow)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	LEGEND NINETY TWO (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Stewards’ scratching	–	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R0097) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A4)

2	SAINT TROPEZ (App S Bahauddin)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M.
3	WINNING STRIDE (L De Souza)	Jumped awkwardly at the start. Rolled out at the 200M.
4	WECANDO (KC Wong)	Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 200M.
6	LAST SAMURAI (AL Da Silva)	Trainer fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
7	PACIFIC MASTER (App PH Seow)	Hung in in the straight.
10	JOKER NINE SIX (I Saifudin)	Bumped at the start. Jockey was cautioned regarding consistency of his riding.

App S Shazmin (FA FA STAR) 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
8	SURREY HILLS	Capacity field	–	EA
8	OZZY STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R0097) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A4)

2	KING GEE (A Suriya)	Bumped shortly after the start. Slow into stride.
3	KITSUNE (S Uzair)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
5	GENRICH (AK Lim)	Crowded on jumping. Raced wide throughout. Drifted out in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1000M/Vet).
6	HE’S MY HALO (KC Low)	Carried out at the 350M.
7	SPICY BABE (App I Fikri)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 350M.
8	ORDER OF VALOUR (App S Bahauddin)	Raced wide throughout.
9	SKY HIGH (KC Wong)	Crowded on jumping. Raced detached from the field at the 800M. Returned cast off fore plate.
10	GOLDEN TWENTYSEVEN (R Nuqman)	Fly-jumped. Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Broken-winded.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	PACIFIC BRAVO	Capacity field	–	EA
9	GOLDEN FORTY FIVE	Capacity field	–	EA

RACE 10 (R0099) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm.

1	LIM’S FABER (S Uzair)	Over-raced in the early stages.
2	ROGER ROGER (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout.
5	ENGINE START (R Shafiq)	Fly-jumped and raced wide in the early stages.
6	FLYING WARRIOR (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
9	CASH KING (R Nuqman)	Hung in in the straight.
10	RED SUN (CK Khaw)	Over-raced and momentarily inconvenienced at the 900M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	MARS GO	Capacity field	–		EA
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)
10	CHEEKY WHITE FACE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R0100) CLASS 5B – 1300M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:05pm.

4	STRAIGHT N ARROW (KC Wong)	Slow to begin.
5	HEALTHY BABY (R Shafiq)	Jockey was shown the film and reminded to ride his mounts to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards, so as to leave no room for query.
6	KALA GHODA (L De Souza)	Carried out in the straight.
7	SURFING CLOUD (S Uzair)	Hung in in the straight. Raced wide throughout.
8	WAN LEGACY (R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	RISE OF THE LEGEND (A Suriya)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 250M.
10	NOW PICTURE (App M Akmazani)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	BIG MAX	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CONFISCATION OF ITEMS FROM TRAINER JASON ONG’S STABLES ON THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards concluded an inquiry on Sunday, 9 February 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, into the circumstances surrounding the above matter and took evidence from Trainer J Ong.

Trainer J Ong was found to have infringed MRA Rule 33(4) in that he had unlabelled substances in his stables and was fined a collective sum of RM2000/- .

RACE 8 (R0075) (5 Year Old Only) (SW) – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of CASH COVE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PACIFIC MV at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 8 February 2025 and to expire on 16 February 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 2 (R0060) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC A), FRIDAY, 31 JANUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of App A Azizi (KING EIGHTY-THREE).

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

RACE 9 (R0076) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of App S Shazmin (OLYMPIA).

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action. However, he was cautioned regarding the consistency of riding.

RACE 10 (R0077) CLASS 5A – 1250M (SC A), SUNDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

App S Bahauddin (VERY SURPRISE) was cautioned not to cover unnecessary ground in races.

POST RACE URINE:

26 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

A report dated 6 February 2025 (V24/014) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “37069” which revealed the presence of “Flunixin”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the horse “BILLY ELLIOT”, which finished third (3rd) in Race 8 on Sunday, 26 January 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club January Meeting 2025.

On 9 February 2025, Trainer S Siva was advised of the contents of this report and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 134(12) which prohibits this horse from racing until it is cleared by the Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An Inquiry related to this matter will be conducted at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

26 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 6 February 2025 (V24/015) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

A sample coded “J-5087” which was accordingly taken from Jockey S Ruzaini, was reported to contain ffno prohibited substances. He is therefore cleared to ride trackwork.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	CONGAREE	Unfixed	App I Fikri	EA
7	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	Unfixed	I Saifudin	EA
11	NOW PICTURE	App S Shazmin	App M Akmazani	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	MONDAY	Bruised near fore knee	Vet exam	–
6	YOU THINK SO	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
7	ROCKY PEGASUS	Sore near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
7	RS PARKER	Sore tendon off fore	Vet exam	–
9	LUCKY WARRIOR	Swollen off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
10	FOREST GOLD	Swollen off fore fetlock & pastern	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SHIHAB & RHETT BUTLER

Cast off hind plate

–

KINABALU LIGHT

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE & PACIFIC GENERAL

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

GENRICH

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

SKY HIGH

Cast off fore plate

–

GOLDEN TWENTYSEVEN

Broken winded

–

WAN LEGACY

No significant finding

–

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

Jockey WW Cheah

MY DETERMINATION

9/2/25

250/-

Rule 41(7)

Trainer R Lim

LIM’S DREAMWALKER

9/2/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer HY Cheng

LAST SAMURAI

9/2/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

–

Trainer J Ong

–

9/2/25

2000/-

Rule 33(4)

Suspension(s)

(2/2/25)

App A Nazir (CASH COVE) – 3 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey AK Lim (MOCHI)

Jockey WW Cheah (ACROBAT)

App PH Seow (PACIFIC WARLORD)

Jockey AK Lim (MEGA OCEAN)

App S Bahauddin (ETERNAL ROMANCE)

Jockey S Uzair (KITSUNE)

(26/1/25)

Trainer S Siva (BILLY ELLIOT)