STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 2025
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course A4 & Track II +4
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
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 (R0285) CLASS 5B – 1200M (SCA4)
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2 |
OUD WOOD (R Nuqman) |
Shifted in at the 1000M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. *(See Report) |
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3 |
KHAN PEGASUS (App T Ammar) |
Eased at the 1000M. *(See Report) Returned cast near fore plate. |
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6 |
RHETT BUTLER (WW Cheah) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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7 |
CHER (CK Khaw) |
Squeezed at the start. |
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12 |
ARI (App M Akmazani) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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13 |
HAYATO (R Iskandar) |
Slow to begin. Jockey dropped his whip at the 600M and cautioned that a repetition would result in a penalty being imposed. |
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14 |
PRIDE OF LOVE (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Nuqman, the rider of OUD WOOD, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding OUD WOOD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to KHAN PEGASUS at the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Nuqman’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, to be deferred, with effect from 5 May 2025 and to expire on 11 May 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
DIAMOND RING |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SUNNY DAY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
WAR CODE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R0286) CLASS 5B – 1300M (SCA4)
Trainer EP Tan was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NORDIC GEM.
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1 |
ARIF (App M Akmazani) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
NIMBUS STAR (CK Khaw) |
Slow into stride. |
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4 |
SABAH WIN (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
HAPPY MAGIC (AL Da Silva) |
Returned cast off fore plate. |
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10 |
ST ALWYN (A Suriya) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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12 |
WAN LEGACY (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
HAZARD |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
KALA GHODA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
MR HOOPER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
GANBATE |
+21 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 3 (R0287) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SCA4)
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1 |
ELITE CAPTAIN (S John) |
Shortly after the start, carried out and thereafter bumped. |
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2 |
THUNDEROUS (M Lerner) |
Rolled in marginally at the 1100M. Shifted out for a clear run at the 200M. |
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3 |
NIMBUS STAR (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 350M, thereafter switched out to continue its run. |
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4 |
HE’S MY HALO (App PH Seow) |
Slow to begin. Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. |
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5 |
LIM’S FABER (App S Uzair) |
Shortly after the start, carried out and thereafter bumped. Laid in, making contact with another runner in the early part of the race. Disappointed for a clear run, thereafter switched out to continue its run at 350M. Jockey advised to take stronger corrective measures in preventing his mounts from shifting ground in races. |
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6 |
IRONSTORM (L De Souza) |
Clipped heels at the 1100M. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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7 |
NIMBUS GLORY (A Suriya) |
Carried out at the 1100M. |
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9 |
FOREVER SIXTY-ONE (M Zaki) |
Shifted out resulting in a number of other runners being carried out shortly after the start. Shifted in at the 300M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
RACE 4 (R0288) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II +4)
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1 |
MOONGATE LIGHT (CK Khaw) |
Withdrawn at 1:59pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
MONTANA FLASH (A Suriya) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 800M. *(See Report) |
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6 |
COLONEL SON (S John) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Switched out for a clear run at the 600M. |
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7 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE (App PH Seow) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 800M. *(See Report) Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
OUTFIT (AL Da Silva) |
Returned cast off hind plate. |
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9 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN (R Nuqman) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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10 |
WRITTEN TOWIN (WW Cheah) |
Shifted in at the 800M. *(See Report) Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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12 |
STAR EXPRESS (R Iskandar) |
Slow to begin. Jockey cautioned to ride all his horses in such a manner so as to leave no room for query. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of WRITTEN TOWIN, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding WRITTEN TOWIN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PACIFIC EMPIRE and MONTANA FLASH at the 800M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’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 5 May 2025 and to expire on 11 May 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:59pm |
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4 |
OLIVER KHAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
AMAZING BREEZE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
ACE SOVEREIGN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 5 (R0289) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II +4)
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1 |
ONE ABRACADABRA (M Lerner) |
Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 300M. |
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2 |
ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA (XC Liang) |
Shifted in at the 250M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY (L De Souza) |
Tightened for galloping room and had to ease at the 700M. *(See Report) |
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4 |
PER INCROWN (App PH Seow) |
Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels at the 700M. |
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5 |
LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri) |
Tightened for galloping room and had to ease at the 700M. *(See Report) Returned cut on the near hind – Vet exam. |
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6 |
COMMANDER JONES (S John) |
Slow to begin. An inquiry will opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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8 |
BATTLESTAR (S Salee) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 700M. Hung in in the straight and bumped on at least 2 occasions in the straight. |
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9 |
LEGEND SIXTY-THREE (R Nuqman) |
Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. Bumped on at least 2 occasions in the straight. |
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10 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (A Suriya) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Tightened for galloping room at the 700M. |
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11 |
ANDADO (App Z Faizol) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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12 |
SUPER MANJUNG (R Shafiq) |
*(See Report) Disappointed for a clear run at the 250M, thereafter shifted out to continue its run. |
SUPER MANJUNG had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA which shifted in in the straight.
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of the second placed horse (SUPER MANJUNG) against the winner, ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA (XC Liang) on the grounds of interference at approximately the 200M.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Stewards overruled the objection as they were satisfied that SUPER MANJUNG would not have finished ahead of ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA with or without the incident.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of BATTLESTAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BATTLESTAR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PACIFIC SNOOPY and LIM’S UNIQUE at about the 700M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’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 5 May 2025 and to expire on 11 May 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
SACRED SKY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
SUMMER WIND |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 6 (R0290) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II +4)
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4 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER (App S Shazmin) |
Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
FLYING SUCCESS (R Iskandar) |
Raced wide throughout. Jockey did not persevere with his riding at the 300M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. 1000M/Vet. |
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9 |
IMPERIAL GENIE (CK Khaw) |
Jumped awkwardly at the start. |
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10 |
WAR DRAGON (S Uzair) |
Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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11 |
PRINCE LONHRO (WW Cheah) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. Hung in in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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12 |
VGOR (S John) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
PACIFIC COMMANDER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
ELITE TITAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 7 (R0291) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II +4)
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2 |
TRUE LOVE (A Suriya) |
Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels at the 700M. |
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3 |
WECANDO (SU Lim) |
Between the 800M and the 600M, raced into a running line which was unavailable, resulting in it having to ease severely at the 600M. |
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4 |
HASTEN (WW Cheah) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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5 |
LUCKY BABY (App M Akmazani) |
Restless in the barrier. Squeezed at the start. |
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8 |
DANGEROUS CHANCE (AL Da Silva) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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9 |
TRIBUTO (C Henrique) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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10 |
BOOMBA (R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the tactics adopted on the gelding. |
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11 |
DEFEATER (XC Liang) |
Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
LIM’S CRAFT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
SURREY HILLS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
TOMMY GUN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 8 (R0292) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A4)
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1 |
FLAMING MIGLIORE (App T Ammar) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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2 |
FLYING NEMO (WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. |
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3 |
SATURNO SPRING (App I Fikri) |
Switched out to continue its run at the concluding stages. |
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4 |
SUPER BABY (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. |
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5 |
ERUPTION (L De Souza) |
Raced onto the heels on 2 occasions between the 800M to the 600M. |
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7 |
JIN SAKAMOTO (S John) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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10 |
TORNADO PEGASUS (AL Da Silva) |
Drifted out at the 600M. Hung out in the straight. Returned cast near hind plate. Jockey cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding and shifting ground in races. |
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11 |
RED DRAGONFLY (CK Khaw) |
Carried out at the 600M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
MISTY SWIFT |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 9 (R0293) CLASS 2 – 1400M (LC A4)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:10pm.
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1 |
TE AKAU BEN (App T Ammar) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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2 |
ENERBY BABY (AL Da Silva) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 350M. |
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4 |
BIG UNION (HS Gill) |
Jockey was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission prior to leaving the course. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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7 |
EMERALD LISI (R Nuqman) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 500M. |
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8 |
HURRICANE (C Henrique) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
RACE 10 (R0294) CLASS 5A – 1300M (LC A4)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:50pm.
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2 |
KITSUNE (R Nuqman) |
Hung in and shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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3 |
THUNDER (App I Fikri) |
Slow to begin and raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
PACIFIC BRAVO (C Henrique) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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9 |
BANKER’SNINETY- NINE (App Z Faizol) |
Eased sharply when racing onto the heels at the 900M. |
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10 |
SMOKE AND MIRRORS (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in in the straight. |
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11 |
BENBO (App M Akmazani) |
Withdrawn at 5:59pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
BENBO |
Lame near hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 5:59pm |
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10 |
TIME TO HARVEST |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
MR MONDELLO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
IRON RULER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 11 (R0295) CLASS 5A – 1300M (LC A4)
This race was rescheduled to start at 6:15pm.
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1 |
JUNGLE CRUISE (SU Lim) |
Withdrawn at 6:26pm: Unable to be boxed – 1 Starting Stall test. |
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3 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR (L De Souza) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
MR BIG BROTHER (S Salee) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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8 |
RS PARKER (AL Da Silva) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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9 |
JEWEL SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
JUNGLE CRUISE |
Unable to be boxed |
1 Starting Stall |
Withdrawn at 6:26pm |
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11 |
MAGNITUDE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
STAR VICTORY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
ATLAS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 2 (R0264) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC E), SUNDAY, 20 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
The Stewards, on Sunday, 27 April 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of FRENETIC and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim, the rider of FRENETIC.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of his riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
POST RACE URINE:
20 APRIL 2025
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
The report dated 24 April 2025 (V25/063) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 38 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
20 APRIL 2025
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
The report dated 24 April 2025 (V25/064) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
FORGET ROMANCE |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
FROM THE NAVY |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
SOUSUI |
Cut on the lateral region of cannon bone (near fore) |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 2025 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
KHAN PEGASUS
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Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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2 |
HAPPY MAGIC
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Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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2 |
WAN LEGACY
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Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE & WRITTEN TOWIN |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
STAR EXPRESS |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
LEGEND SIXTY-THREE |
Cut on the near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
FLYING SUCCESS |
Poor performance / No significant finding. |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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6 |
PRINCE LONHRO |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
DANGEROUS CHANCE |
Lame off fore & Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
TRIBUTO
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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8 |
TORNADO PEGASUS |
Cast near hind plate |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
MR BIG BROTHER & RS PARKER |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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2 |
Trainer EP Tan |
NORDIC GEM |
27/4/25 |
100/- |
Rule 65(5)(c) |
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8 |
Jockey HS Gill |
BIG UNION
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27/4/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R1 |
Jockey R Nuqman (OUD WOOD) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R4 |
Jockey WW Cheah (WRITTEN TOWIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R5 |
Jockey S Salee (BATTLESTAR) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R5 |
Jockey S John (VGOR) |
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R6 |
Jockey S Uzair (WAR DRAGON) Jockey S John (COMMANDER JONES) |
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R7 |
Trainer R Lim (BOOMBA) |
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R8 |
Jockey S John (JIN SAKAMOTO) |
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R9 |
App T Ammar (TE AKAU BEN) Jockey HS Gill (BIG UNION) Jockey C Henrique (HURRICANE) |
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