STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

            SUNDAY, 21 MAY 2023

RACE 1 (R551)         CLASS 5b – 1275M (II) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App Clyde Leck, the rider of UNSHADOWED GENERAL, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in approaching the 700M and causing GOOD WARRIOR to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App Clyde Leck’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his exceptionally good record in regards to this offence and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 29 May 2023 and to expire on 4 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R554)         CLASS 4a – 1175M (II) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App WW Cheah, the rider of MYO, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in approaching the 750M, crowding DAHEES which had to be restrained and also tightened IRON SAMURAI which had to check severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App WW Cheah’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 29 May 2023 and to expire on 11 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.