Selangor Meeting – 31 December 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2022

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Track Two (II)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R1448) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)

2	NATUREISSPEAKING (HK Cheng)	Baulked slightly at the crossing near the 1050M.
3	THE SWAN (App S Uzair)	Stumbled on jumping. *(See Report)
4	UNLIMITED STAR (App WW Cheah)	Slow into stride and raced greenly.
6	KALA GHODA (App I Fikri)	Bumped at the start.
8	YULONG DREAM (Y Aify)	Slow into stride.

The Stewards inquired into App S Uzair’s riding of THE SWAN in this race. Evidence was taken from App S Uzair and Trainer S Dunderdale, the trainer of THE SWAN and his Employing Trainer’s representative.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the films of THE SWAN, the Stewards found App S Uzair guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in the opinion of the Stewards, his riding of THE SWAN was inconsistent and lack of purpose in terms of his tactics in getting the best out of THE SWAN over the final 175M.

The Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, to be deferred, with effect from 9 January 2023 and to expire on 8 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	ISLE OF SKY	Capacity field	–		EA
1	ORION	Capacity field	–		EA
1	BALOR	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)
1	NATUREISSPEAKING			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1449) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:15pm due to regional commitments.

LITTLE MERMAID

(App R Nuqman)

Inclined to lay inwards from the 200M.

MY FIRST MILLION

(J Low)

Half reared when the start was effected and then bounded, causing the rider to lose both stirrup irons and became partially unseated. The gelding was then restrained and took no part in the race. In light of the gelding’s poor stall history, it will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again. Rider was subsequently stood down by Club Doctor.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	MY FIRST MILLION	+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1450) CLASS 4b – 1275M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:45pm due to regional commitments.

1	ASAAD (App S Sia)	Rider reported the gelding felt awkward in its actions, losing its position at the 600M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	IRONCLAD (App KH Chong)	Veered inwards at the start, bumping runner.
4	ACE’S WILD (M Ewe)	Had to be steadied when crowded on jumping.
6	TIGRESS (App WW Cheah)	Crowded and had to check off heels shortly after the start and was subsequently ridden rearward.
9	LOOKS GOOD (App S Shazmin)	Hind-quarters bumped shortly after the start.
10	TILSWORTH JACOBI (App A Najib)	Veered outwards and then crowded after being steadied.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	STAY THE COURSE	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 (R1451) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:15pm due to regional commitments.

1	ELITE QUARTETO (App A Suriya)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
3	SACRED EMPIRE (App A Nazir)	Slow into stride.
7	D’GREAT LIGHT (MM Firdaus)	Raced erratically in the early stages with its head in the air.
8	ELITE GENERAL (App R Nuqman)	Bounded at the start and fractious prior to the start with the front gate opening. 1 Starting Stall test. After being resecured, the gelding was reloaded. Vet inspection: Cut near fore fetlock – Vet exam.
12	TIME TO HARVEST (App S Sia)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	SUPER HAPPY	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
4	STAR TALENT	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam		Course 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)
4	ELITE GENERAL			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1452) CLASS 3 – 1275M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:45pm due to regional commitments.

ELITE REMARKABLE

(App WW Cheah)

Had to be steadied to avoid heels at the 800M.

SELANGOR STAR

(App R Nuqman)

Shifted out at the 800M, inconveniencing runner. Vet inspection: Cut near hind – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	META WAR	Bruised off fore knee	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
5	NAUGHTY KID	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 (R1453) Open Maiden – 1175M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:15pm due to regional commitments.

2	FANTASTIC (App A Suriya)	Drifted out passing the 300M, bumping runner, then continued to drift out and was bumped near the 125M. Rider reprimanded and advised that he must straighten his mounts more readily.
3	MIRACLE CAPTAIN (L De Souza)	Raced greenly throughout.
4	HEX MARK (App H Haikal)	Jumped the crossing at the 1050M.
5	MAGIC SIXTY-ONE (S Ruzaini)_	Brushed near the 275M and then bumped near the 125M when holding its position.
7	YINYANG (App S Uzair)	Blocked in the straight near the 150M and taken outwards to obtain a clear passage.
8	GOLDEN TOUCH (App S Sia)	Had to be steadied when crowded passing the 800M.
9	BIG CHINA (App R Nuqman)	Proved difficult to load – 1 Starting Stall test. Raced greenly throughout.
10	BIG LAWYER (SU Lim)	Raced wide at the turn into the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	TASSEL	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 (R1454) Class 4b – 1175M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:45pm due to regional commitments.

1	FIRST LIGHT (L De Souza)	Carried wide on straightening.
3	BUSHIDO (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
4	KRATOS (MM Firdaus)	Withdrawn at 2:30pm: EI & EHV vaccinations not updated. Trainer CC Ooi fined RM1000/- under the provisions of MRA Regulations 20.3.1 & 20.3.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.
5	FLASH ONE (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)
6	RAKAMA (App S Sia)	Slow into stride.
7	I AM BEAUTIFUL (App KH Chong)	Drifted wide in the straight.
8	MAIDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya)	Shifted out at the turn into the straight. Rider warned that he must moderate the use of his whip.
9	RUNNING SPIRIT (App S Uzair)	Shifted out over the final 25M, inconveniencing runner.
10	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Najib)	Inconvenienced in the final stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	KRATOS	Vaccinations not updated	–	Withdrawn at 2:30pm
7	MAGNUM KING	Capacity field	–	EA
7	LISBOA STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
7	BLOOD ROYAL	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R1455) Class 5b – 1175M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:15pm due to regional commitments.

APOLLO ROCK

(App WW Cheah)

Slow into stride and was inclined to lay outwards in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

KIPEH

(App R Nuqman)

Took the turn into the straight wide.

GORDON G

(L De Souza)

Slow into stride.

The Stewards inquired into App WW Cheah’s ride on APOLLO ROCK. After taking evidence from App WW Cheah and his Employing Trainer, R Lines who is also the trainer of APOLLO ROCK, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to allow them to review the videos of the horse’s previous performances and suggested traits.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	RAINBOW FISH	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 (R1456) Class 5a – 1075M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm due to regional commitments.

SMALL CHILLI

(App M Lukman)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	DOGE TO THE MOON	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R1457) Class 5b – 1775M (II)

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

D’GREAT MAGIC

(MM Firdaus)

Raced wide until the 700M.

M SEVEN

(App M Lukman)

Slow into stride.

MAINSTREAM

(App A Suriya)

Pulled hard in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	BE YOURSELF	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course 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)
10	SWEET LODGE			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 7 (R1413) METRO A – 1250M (A lc), BETMAKERS CUP, SUNDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

Trainer SY Lim was questioned as to the circumstances surrounding the late veterinary examination of VIOLET on the morning of 4 December 2022.

He was advised that he should endeavour to ensure all horses were fit and verified to run before the 3-hour cut-off when Emergency Acceptors were not included.

RACE 10 (R1426) CLASS 5b – 1200M (A4 lc), SUNDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

Trainer HY Cheng’s Assistant Trainer was questioned as to the status of I’M THE MAN which finished last in the above race.

Although a post-race veterinary examination had revealed no significant finding, he reported that I’M THE MAN had significant swelling to the off hind on Monday morning. He advised that it was intended to continue with the gelding’s preparation after this condition had rectified.

POST RACE URINE:

3 & 4 DECEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 15 December 2022 (V22/190) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 60 coded urine and 62 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 December 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

3 & 4 DECEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 15 December 2022 (V22/191) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 December 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

11 DECEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 15 December 2022 (V22/193) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 11 December 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11 DECEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 15 December 2022 (V22/194) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 11 December 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	I’M SMART GREY	J Low	R Rueven	Medical
4	META HILTON	Unfixed	R Rueven	EA
4	TIME TO HARVEST	Unfixed	App S Sia	EA
6	YINYANG	J Low	App S Uzair	Medical
9	THE SAINT	J Low	AK Lim	Medical
10	BINTANG TIMOR	J Low	L De Souza	Medical
10	BIG DRAGON	Unfixed	App KH Chong	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
R2	OCEAN ELEVEN	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
R3	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Sore back	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MY FIRST MILLION

Half reared when the start was effected, bounded & took no part in the race

2 Starting Stall tests

–

ASSAD

No significant finding

–

ELITE QUARTETO

Lame near fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

ELITE GENERAL

Bounded & fractious prior to the start / Cut near fore fetlock

1 Starting Stall & Vet exam

–

SELANGOR STAR

Cut near hind

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

BIG CHINA

Proved difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

–

BUSHIDO

Lame off fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

FLASH ONE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

–

APOLLO ROCK

No significant finding

–

Old healing ulcer on the inside of the right side buccal mucosa

SMALL CHILLI

Lame off fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer CC Ooi

KRATOS

31/12/22

RM1000/-

Regulations 20.3.1 & 20.3.3 as read with Regulation 20.6

Suspension(s)

App S Uzair (THE SWAN) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

App WW Cheah / Trainer R Lines (APOLLO ROCK)