Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

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

RACE 1 (R1134) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

LIM’S TORPEDO

(S Ruzaini)

Reared when the start was effected, thereby was slow into stride.

NOVA DASHING

(L De Souza)

Dwelt at the start and threw its head, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	ISLE OF SKY	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	MODRIC			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1135) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)

1	ANDADO (App M Ekdihar)	Standing awkwardly, thereby slow into stride.
4	ELISE (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
7	BIG KING (App A Suriya)	Drifted in over the concluding stages.
9	GHOST BAY (J Low)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)
12	STEEL CUTTER (KP Lim)	Rider dropped his whip at the 225M and fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

Trainer M Sukri was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 35(1) for presenting STEEL CUTTER with reins incorrectly attached to the bit.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	HAPPY FRANKEL	Injury to its off fore coronet	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
2	STAR FIFTYTWO	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
2	THE STORM	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)
2	GHOST BAY			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1136) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)

1	HAIRY FIST (APP R Nuqman)	Bumped outwards near the 250M.
3	CONSTANT JUSTICE (App A Nazir)	Standing awkwardly and thereby slow to begin.
4	VALERIE PEGASUS (HS Gill)	Drifted out when tiring and near the 250M, bumped runner.
6	SMOOTH OPERATOR (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the early stages from its outside barrier and was bumped outwards at the 250M.
8	QIJI LOVE (KP Lim)	Blocked for a clear run passing the 300M and had to be taken outwards.
9	SHENG PROISIR (App AB Riduan)	Slow into stride.
10	LOOKS GOOD (S Saddam)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	MY MONEY	Capacity field	–	EA
3	SHANGANI	Capacity field	–	EA
3	READY TO SEVENLUCK	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 (R1137) CLASS 4 A – 1500M (LC A)

1	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
2	BLEU MARINE (AM Aizat)	Pulled hard in the early stages, then raced wide and was inclined to lay in in the straight. *(See Report) Returned cast near fore plate.
3	CAVALLA COURT (MM Firdaus)	Placed fifth. Reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the end of the race.
4	LUPIN (HS Gill)	Forced to race wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	CHAMPAGNE FINALE (App M Ekdihar)	Jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
8	HARVEST (S Ruzaini)	Slow into stride. Rider advised that he was of the opinion that the mare did not relish racing in visor.

Jockey AM Aizat advised that BLEU MARINE had laid inwards considerably from the 300M. Although using his whip in his left hand to keep the gelding out, he had been obliged to straighten it with his right hand on several occasions. Rider advised he should ride all his mounts so as to present no question to his true purpose.

RACE 5 (R1138) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LC A)

When the start was effected, the Starter was of the opinion that DRAGON SANDS (App R Nuqman) had breached its gate and as such the Starter effected the false start mechanism, all riders subsequently restrained their mounts.

The Panel of Stewards ascertained that DRAGON SANDS had reared and struck the gate, giving the impression it had prematurely opened. After veterinary examination of all horses, the Panel of Stewards was of the opinion that it was inappropriate to run the race and as such under the provisions of MRA Rule 114(1), the race was void.

Given the history of DRAGON SANDS in relation to its barrier manners, the gelding will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	YINYANG	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 (R1139) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.

5	ANSU (App T Ammar)	Had to steady to avoid the heels at the 1000M and was crowded, having to be restrained near the 125M. *(See Report 2)
6	ZANJABEEL (E Ferreira)	Shifted in, crowding runner at the 850M. *(See Report 1) Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	D’GREAT DUCHESS (KP Lim)	Inclined to lay inwards in the straight and caused runner to be restrained at the 125M. Rider fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 41(6)(b)(i) for striking his horse forward of the shoulder on two (2) occasions.
9	THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
11	LIMITLESS STOUT (App R Nuqman)	Near the 850M, had to be straightened when crowded from its outside. *(See Report 1)

On inquiry, Jockey E Ferreira, the rider of ZANJABEEL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in, crowding LIMITLESS STOUT at the 850M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey E Ferreira’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 23 October 2023 and to expire on 4 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On inquiry, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of D’GREAT DUCHESS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted inwards causing ANSU to be restrained at the 125M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 23 October 2023 and to expire on 4 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	STRONG N BEST	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
6	READY TO ROCK	Capacity field	–	EA
6	SHOW HAND	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 (R1140) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

HEADHUNTER

(KC Tham)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

TIME TO HARVEST

(App M Ekdihar)

Slow into stride.

RACE 8 (R1141) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)

1	SOMAR (MM Firdaus)	Laid inwards in the straight having to be straightened on two (2) occasions.
5	MOONGATE (L De Souza)	Slow into stride and showed no early pace.
6	BACK TO THE FUTURE (App M Lukman)	Shifted out on straightening, inconveniencing runner.
7	SHOQEET (KP Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	BATTLESTAR (AM Aizat)	Slow into stride and had to be eased to avoid the heels at the turn into the straight when runner shifted in.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	ARIF	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 (R1142) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)

1	SELANGOR BABY (J Low)	Shifted in causing runner to steady near the 125M. Brushed near the 100M.
2	MAGNOLIA BLVD (App M Ekdihar)	Bumped shortly after the start.
3	MIEJ (App M Lukman)	Badly blocked near the 300M and impeded on several occasions near the 250M and the 100M, and was then taken wide to obtain a clear passage.
4	DESIRE SKY (KP Lim)	Bumped on jumping and pulled hard in the early stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	SPEEDY DEMON (WW Cheah)	Rider dropped his near side rein at the 125M.
9	STARDICE (HS Gill)	Shifted in from the 150M, brushing runner near the 50M.
11	GENERATION M (S Saddam)	Had to be steadied when crowded near the 125M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	STAY THE COURSE	Nail prick off fore foot	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 (R1143) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)

2	PURE PERFECTION (WW Cheah)	Inclined to lay out throughout.
3	LEESTOWN EXPRESS (App R Nuqman)	Slow into stride. Extremely wide throughout.
4	META SPRING (App A Nazir)	Raced wide in the early stages.
7	TRINITY FLYING (App M Ekdihar)	Bumped heavily shortly after the start. Inclined to lay inwards and crowded runners near the 150M. Rider warned to exercise greater caution.
8	WINTERFELL (L De Souza)	Steadied marginally near the 550M.
9	NATUREISSPEAKING (KC Tham)	Raced fiercely in the early stages and crowded from its outside and was steadied after being bumped near the 100M.
10	SUPER LINE (MM Firdaus)	Restrained to avoid heels near the 100M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	PENANG STAR	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

TUESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2023, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL 4

Shortly after the start, REBORN GENERAL (J Low) and JOCKEY KING (App AB Riduan) had to check with JOCKEY KING striking the heels of MY GOODNESS (Pre. App. S Bahauddin).

It was ascertained that Jockey WW Cheah (LISBOA STAR) had shifted in shortly after the start, thereby causing the crowding. The Stewards advised Jockey WW Cheah to keep riding within the Rules and severely reprimanded him. He was also advised that a repetition could lead to a suspension of his license to ride in races.

POST RACE URINE:

8 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 12 October 2023 (V23/156) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 October 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 12 October 2023 (V23/157) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 October 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

15 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 19 October 2023 (V23/158) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 October 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 19 October 2023 (V23/159) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 October 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
9	GENERATION M	Unfixed	S Saddam	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	Back pain over the saddle area	Vet exam	–
7	QIJI ACHEEVA	Swollen near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
10	MISE EN GARDE	Near fore nail bind injury	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

NOVA DASHING

Dwelt at the start & threw its head, losing considerable ground.

1 Starting Stall

–

GHOST BAY

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

LOOKS GOOD

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

BLEU MARINE

Cast near fore plate

–

PACIFIC EMPIRE & LUPIN

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

ZANJABEEL

& THUNDER DRAGON

No significant finding.

–

DESIRE SKY

No significant finding.

–

SUPER LINE

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer M Sukri

STEEL CUTTER

21/10/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey KP Lim

STEEL CUTTER

21/10/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey KP Lim

D’GREAT DUCHESS

21/10/23

500/-

Rule 41(6)(b)(i)

Suspension(s)

Jockey KP Lim (D’GREAT DUCHESS) & Jockey E Ferreira (ZANJABEEL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)