Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Race 1), downgraded to soft after the running of Race 1 (Races 2 to 10).

Course E & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Lim Eng Ho (Chairman)

Mr Kwang Eng Seong

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0049) CLASS 5B – 1100M (SC E)

1	INVISIBLE (WW Cheah)	Went amiss at the 300M and was eased out of the race. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & lame off hind – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
4	SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin)	Hung out between the 800M and the 600M. Hung in in the straight.
5	PACIFIC PRIME (TH Koh)	Slow to begin.
6	MATILDA (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
8	ZILFIKAR (CK Khaw)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	SUNNY DAY (A Suriya)	Returned with a cut on the near hind – Vet exam.

The State of Track was downgraded to “Soft” after the running of this race.

RACE 2 (R0050) CLASS 5A – 1100M (SC E)

1	EMPHATIC (WW Cheah)	Raced wide early.
3	TANGESH (R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	FLYING BABY (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
6	JAZZ BAND (App S Shazmin)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Returned with a cut on the near hind. – Vet exam.
7	BARBARIAN (App A Azizi)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M.
8	GOD’S HAND (AL Da Silva)	Hung out in the straight.
9	UPTOWN GIRL (KC Tham)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

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

RACE 3 (R0051) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC E)

1	CINNAMON BLAZE (App Clyde Leck)	Fly-jumped at the start.
2	FRIEND OF HONOR (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	NEVER ASK MORE (A Suriya)	Returned cast both fore plates and off hind plate.
5	SHENG ZHE (I Saifudin)	Failed to muster the speed and had to ease shortly after the start.
6	THUNDERSTORM (L De Souza)	Brushed at the 400M. Hung in and had to switch out to continue its run in the straight.
8	JOYEE GO (AL Da Silva)	Brushed at the 400M. Hung in, proving difficult to assist in the straight.

Jockey R Shafiq 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	THE WONDERBOLT	Stone-bruised near fore	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 4 (R0052) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC E)

1	KIM EMPIRE (WW Cheah)	Eased at the 800M.
2	HATEEM (S Uzair)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
3	PACIFIC BRAVO (TH Koh)	Slow to begin.
4	GENRICH (AK Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted in at the 850M. Rider cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
6	SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR (KC Low)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
7	HULLET (App T Ammar)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	GENRICH	+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R0053) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC E)

3	ROCKY PEGASUS (Y Aify)	Raced wide throughout.
5	YANKEE STAR (A Suriya)	Raced wide throughout. Rider briefly lost his left side reins at the concluding stages.
7	MICHIKAWA (App M Akmazani)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
8	MR MONDELLO (WW Cheah)	Raced wide throughout. Rider briefly lost his left side reins at the 300M.
10	SOMAR (App A Azizi)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

Jockey S Salee (RADETZKY MARSCH) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) in that he was unable to make the carded weight. The Stewards granted permission for Jockey R Nuqman to replace Jockey S Salee as the rider of RADETZKY MARSCH.

Jockey R Nuqman was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in that he rode RADETZKY MARSCH which was equipped with a defective gear (saddle).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	NIMBUS GLORY	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 (R0054) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC E)

5	JOEY (S Salee)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (A Suriya)	Slow to begin.
8	PACIFIC WARLORD (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout. Carried out in the straight.
9	NAUGHTY KID (App S Bahauddin)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung out in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	PLATINUM HARVEST	Capacity field	–		EA
6	KIM KIM	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)
6	RED DRAGON			+28
6	PACIFIC WARLORD			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R0056) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC E)

1	IRON HEAD (WW Cheah)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
4	PLATINUM UNIVERSAL (KC Low)	Slow to begin.
5	WECANDO (App M Akmazani)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Jockey dropped his whip at the 400M and cautioned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.
7	MALAKAI (A Suriya)	Slow into stride. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
8	DAYLIGHT (AK Lim)	Rider cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	PACIFIC PADRINO	Acute skin allergy	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 8 (R0056) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)

1	KASSAB (App S Bahauddin)	Raced wide throughout.
5	STOP THE WATER (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.
8	BILLY ELLIOT (AL Da Silva)	Slow to begin.
11	VARIANT (A Suriya)	Slow to begin and stumbled at the 900M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	PACIFIC HERO	Bruised near fore foot & nail bind injury	Vet exam	Course scratching
8	OUR SECRET WEAPON	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 (R0057) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

1	PACIFIC DELIGHT (App Clyde Leck)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore & swollen near fore tendon – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	SUMMER WIND (TH Koh)	Raced wide throughout. Follow-up will be conducted on the tactics adopted by the gelding in this race.
5	WEALTHYNESS (XC Liang)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
6	BUSINESS MASTER (KC Low)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Jockey dropped his whip at the 250M and cautioned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.
7	OLIVER KHAN (App Z Syafifie)	Hung in in the straight.
8	SUPERMAX (App I Fikri)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.
9	DANCING TYCOON (KC Tham)	Steadied at the concluding stages. Returned cast off fore plate.

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

RACE 10 (R0058) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)

1	GUN (B McDougall)	Slow to begin.
5	ACE’S WILD (S Salee)	Bumped in at the 300M.
6	FOREST GOLD (App M Akmazani)	Slow to begin. Hung in in the straight and shifted in away from the whip on at least 2 occasions. Rider cautioned regarding shifting ground in races and was advised that should a similar incident occur in future, more severe sanction would follow.
7	KICK (KC Low)	Slow to begin.
8	FORGET ROMANCE (App Clyde Leck)	Bumped in in the concluding stages.
10	SURFING CLOUD	Withdrawn at 2:25pm: No suitable rider available

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	SURFING CLOUD	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 2:25pm
10	GLOBAL ARMY	Capacity field	–	EA
10	HEART OF VALOR	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 CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-5083” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON SUNDAY, 12 JANUARY 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025, AND WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “METHAMPHETAMINE”, WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES

The Panel of Stewards conducted an inquiry on Sunday, 26 January 2025 into the Analyst’s Report dated 17 January 2025 (V25/007) that Sample Coded “J-5083” which was taken on 12 January 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club January Meeting 2025, was found to contain “Methamphetamine”. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini, from whom the sample was taken.

Jockey S Ruzaini pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) as he provided a sample at the Selangor Turf Club on 12 January 2025 which sample, upon analysis, was found to contain the prohibited substance, “Methamphetamine”.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, the nature of the substance, mitigating factors, and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months, backdated from 18 January 2025 and to expire on 17 January 2026, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM30,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

Additionally, Jockey S Ruzaini was advised that should he wish to apply for a licence again with the Club, he would be required to complete a testing programme as determined by the Stewards.

RACE 11 (R0037) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC C4), SUNDAY, 12 JANUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, today, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of CHER. Evidence was taken from App A Azizi, the rider of CHER, in the presence of his Employing Trainer NM Selvan who is also the Trainer of the horse.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, App A Azizi was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Azizi’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 3 February 2025 and to expire on 2 March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM10,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

AMENDMENT

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
10	PLATINUM PRIORITY	S Ruzaini	XC Liang	Stewards’ Order

POST RACE URINE & BLOOD SAMPLES:

19 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 23 January 2025 (V25/011) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

19 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 23 January 2025 (V25/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	RADETZKY MARSCH	S Salee	R Nuqman	Unable to make carded weight
9	LIMITLESS STOUT	R Shafiq	CK Khaw	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	STRAIGHT & ARROW	Stone-bruised off fore	Vet exam	–
2	CANDY RAIN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	INFINITE WISDOM	Sore back	Vet exam	–
5	FLAMING PHOENIX	Coughing	Vet exam	–
7	EASY BREEZY	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
8	NOZI CYCLONE	Tied up	Vet exam
9	SUN RECTITUDE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
10	VERY SURPRISE	Swollen near fore fetlock joint	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

INVISIBLE

Respiratory distress & lame off hind

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

ZILFIKAR

Respiratory distress & lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

SUNNY DAY

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

TANGESH & UPTOWN GIRL

No significant finding

–

JAZZ BAND

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

NEVER ASK MORE

Cast both fore plates & off hind plate

–

FRIEND OF HONOR

No significant finding

–

HATEEM & SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR

Poor performance

1000M/Vet.

–

MICHIKAWA

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

SOMAR

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

MALAKAI

Poor performance

1000M/Vet.

–

PACIFIC DELIGHT

Lame near fore & swollen near fore tendon

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

DANCING TYCOON

Cast off 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

Jockey S Salee

RADETZKY MARSCH

26/1/25

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Jockey R Nuqman

RADETZKY MARSCH

26/1/25

500/-

Rule 41(7)

12/1/25

Jockey S Ruzaini

–

26/1/25

30,000/-

MRA Rule 136(3)(b)

R11

(12/1/25)

App A Azizi

CHER

26/1/25

10,000/-

Rule 44(10)

Suspension(s)

12/1/25

Jockey S Ruzaini – suspended for 12 months under MRA Rule 136(3)(b)

R11

(12/1/25)

App A Azizi (CHER) – suspended for 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Trainer J Ong (SUMMER WIND)