Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A & Track II

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 (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0704) CLASS 5B – 1275M (Track II)

2	COSMIC SANDS (S Ruzaini)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Shifted in at the 800M. Hung inwards in the straight. *(See Report 1)
5	WAIMEA (S Uzair)	Jockey warned regarding shifting ground in races, reminded of the inconsistency of his riding and also reminded to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query.
6	TILSWORTH MICK (App I Fikri)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. *(See Report 1) Returned cut off hind tendon.
7	ANOTHER SHOW (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 800M. *(See Report 2)
8	PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim)	Had to ease at the 800M. *(See Report 2)
10	TARZAN (App Z Syafifie)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of COSMIC SANDS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding COSMIC SANDS he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TILSWORTH MICK (App I Fikri) leaving the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day, to be deferred, with effect from 29 July 2024 and to expire on 4 August 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of two (2) Malaysian race day(s), he was also fined RM4,000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AL Da Silva, the rider of ANOTHER SHOW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding ANOTHER SHOW, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim) at the 900M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AL Da Silva’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 22 July 2024 and to expire on 4 August 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 2 (R0705) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)

1	LEGEND NINETY TWO (J Daniel)	Slow to begin.
2	VETRI (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
4	SUPER HERO (Z Khairil)	Raced wide throughout.
7	BIG KING (App M Ekdihar)	Hung inwards in the straight.
9	SHANGANI (App A Nazir)	Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 1000M.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	TAVI WILL DO	+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0706) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

1	LINDA KHAN (App Z Syafifie)	Raced wide throughout.
2	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Fly-jumped at the start.
3	GENERATION M (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout.
6	MARTIN VJ (App A Azizi)	Slow to begin.
8	QIJI STAR (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.

The Stewards reviewed the start pertaining to LINDA KHAN drawn in stall gate number 10. In this regard, it was established that prior to the start being effected, LINDA KHAN was restless in the gates and as the start was effected, the filly had bumped the front gate which resulted in it opening marginally earlier than the other stalls. The Stewards were of the view that this horse was afforded the opportunity of a fair start by the Starter, did not gain any advantage from its gate opening slightly earlier, and had jumped awkwardly in its own accord. Therefore, LINDA KHAN was deemed to be a runner in this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	NATUREISSPEAKING	Capacity field	–		EA
3	SMALL CHILLI	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)
3	QIJI STAR			-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R0707) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

5	COLONEL CHIEF (Z Khairil)	Carried out at the 700M.
6	LEO (S Zulfikri)	Went amiss at the 700M and was eased out of the race. Vet inspection: Bled & sustained laceration to both hind legs – Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)
7	RAHOTU (CK Khaw)	Failed to maintain sufficient speed in order to hold its position and was tightened for galloping room between the 800M and 600M.
9	OUD WOOD (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

Jockey S Zulfikri was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for his remainder rides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	Sole-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 5 (R0708) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A)

1	JB KAINGEH (App T Ammar)	Brushed out and had to ease at the 1000M. *(See Report)
2	HAPPY PRINCESS (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded. *(See Report).
5	ACROBAT (WW Cheah)	Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report)
7	CAVALLA COURT (App A Azizi)	Shifted out at the 1000M.
8	MAGNITUDE (SU Lim)	Slow to begin. Dropped whip at the concluding stages. Fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of ACROBAT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding ACROBAT he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to JB KAINGEH at the 1000M.

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 one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 22 July 2024 and to expire on 28 July 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM2,000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey S Ruzaini (HAPPY PRINCESS) appeared before the Panel of Stewards, and was afforded an opportunity to place on record any factors which in his opinion, had contributed to HAPPY PRINCESS performing below market expectations (RM6/- favourite). In this regard, he explained that his instructions were to go forward from the jump and take cover in second or midfield. He explained that after jumping fairly, obtaining cover and travelling well through the middle stages of the race, when entering the straight, he switched his mount out for a clear run, however, upon asking it for its final finishing burst, this mare had nothing to come and in his opinion, was amiss in the run. In view of this report, a subsequent veterinary examination was requested on HAPPY PRINCESS which revealed no significant finding and this mare was impounded by the Stewards.

Trainer KC Tiang (HAPPY PRINCESS) appeared before the Panel of Stewards and confirmed the statements given by Jockey S Ruzaini in relation to him. He further explained that he was satisfied with the ride of Jockey S Ruzaini but disappointed with the mare’s run and would await the findings of the veterinary surgeon.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	THE CROWN JEWEL	Corneal ulcer left eye	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	GOLDEN QUEEN	Bruised near fore toe	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)
5	HAPPY PRINCESS			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0709) CLASS 4A – 1100M (SC A)

1	KARISTO (AL Da Silva)	Jockey warned against the practice of making celebratory gesture before the finish.
2	SYMBOL OF COURAGE (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.
4	TOPMOST (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
5	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed on heels between the 600M and the 400M, when hanging out.
6	RESOLUTE (L De Souza)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	QIJI DIAMOND (App A Azizi)	Raced wide in the middle stages. Brushed on 2 occasions in the straight.
8	SCOTT THE ADKINS (S Uzair)	Raced wide throughout.
9	CASH COVE (App M Ekdihar)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	ROGER ROGER (J Daniel)	Switched out to obtain a clear run at the 400M. Brushed out on 2 occasions in the straight.

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

RACE 7 (R0710) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)

1	COUNTOFMONTECRISTO (App T Ammar)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
2	SPEEDY MISSILE (L De Souza)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
4	MAJESTIC WAY (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out away from the whip from the 300M.
6	OLYMPIA (J Daniel)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding leaving the 1100M.
7	FA FA STAR (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout. Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
8	TORNADO PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & Epiglottic entrapment – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	WELOVEU BOSS (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	CASTELO (S Ruzaini)	Raced awkwardly around the turn and into the straight. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
11	GOLD TEN SIXTY-ONE (KC Low)	Shifted out gradually away from the whip from the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	PACIFIC PRIME	Stone-bruised near fore	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
7	TITAN PEGASUS	Capacity field	–		EA
7	GOLDEN SARDINE	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)
7	GOLD TEN SIXTY-ONE			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0711) 4 YEAR OLD (SW) – 1600M (LC A)

1	GOLDEN PEGASUS (S Ruzaini)	Switched inwards in the straight. Over-raced early and bumped on at least 2 occasions between the 1400M and the 1000M.
3	FATAL ATTRACTION (App Clyde Leck)	Hung inwards in the straight, switched out to obtain a clear run at the 600M.
5	TYPHOON (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout. Bumped on at least 2 occasions between the 1400M and the 1000M.
6	PACIFIC SNOOPY (O Chavez)	Raced wide in the early stages.
7	FEEL THE FIRE (KC Low)	Raced wide in the early stages.
8	TOP SHOW (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
9	NIMBUS FLARE (App T Ammar)	Raced wide throughout.
10	BIG GUN (App A Nazir)	Stumbled leaving the 1500M.

Jockey WW Cheah was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for his remainder rides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	INTENT	Sore off fore suspensory	Vet exam	Course scratching
8	LIM’S SINAI	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.

RACE 9 (R0712) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A)

3	LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
4	EXIT STRATEGY (CK Khaw)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
6	SUN PALACE (J Daniel)	Raced wide early and over-raced in the early and middle stages.
10	MAVERICK (SU Lim)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Failed to negotiate the home turn and raced wide in the straight.
12	RS DIAGO (App Z Syafifie)	Slow to begin. Switched in continue its run at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	HARDCORE	Swollen off fore cannon	Vet exam	Course scratching
9	GARUDAN	Fever	Vet exam	Course scratching
9	KANTHAKA	Bruised off fore coronet	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 (R0713) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A)

1	THUNDER (L De Souza)	Carried out at the 1100M.
7	CLERGYMAN (App A Nazir)	Squeezed out at the start.
9	SPIDERMAN (App T Ammar)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
10	KHAN PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	ANKARA	Capacity field	–		EA
10	FIRST BOWL	Capacity field	–		EA
10	KING EIGHTY-THREE	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)
10	KSATRIA			-25
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R0714) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A)

1	MR BIG BROTHER (App M Ekdihar)	Slow to begin.
3	FAMOUS NAME (O Chavez)	Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages.
5	MIEJ (App Z Syafifie)	Slow to begin. Switched out for a clear run at the 400M.
7	BE YOURSELF (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	HENG XING	Capacity field	–	EA
11	BIG LAWYER	Capacity field	–	EA
11	MR HOPKINS	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

RACE 7 (R0575) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A6), SATURDAY, 15 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of COLONEL CHIEF and took evidence from Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of COLONEL CHIEF.

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 Jockey Z Khairil’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 6 (R0632) CLASS 3– 1200M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of SEMANTAN PRINCE and took evidence from App T Ammar, the rider of SEMANTAN PRINCE.

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 App T Ammar’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 8 (R0634) CLASS 4A– 1300M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 30 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of TOPMOST and took evidence from App T Ammar, the rider of TOPMOST.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

RACE 8 (R0665) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 7 JULY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of PACIFIC PRIME and took evidence from Jockey L De Souza, the rider PACIFIC PRIME.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

RACE 8 (R0556) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A), SUNDAY, 9 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of HOSAYLIAO and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim, the rider HOSAYLIAO.

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.

TUESDAY, 2 JULY 2024, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer AB Abdullah was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting SAN ANDREAS with an incorrect saddle cloth number during the above trackwork.

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting LEOPARD ECLIPSE without a saddle cloth number during the above trackwork.

TUESDAY, 16 JULY 2024, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting TIN’S MACHINE with an incorrect saddle cloth number during the above trackwork.

POST RACE URINE:

13 JULY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024

The report dated 18 July 2024 (V24/112) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 24 coded urine samples and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13 JULY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024

The report dated 18 July 2024 (V24/113) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	FA FA STAR	S Zulfikri	SU Lim	Medical
9	SUN PALACE	S Zulfikri	J Daniel	Medical
10	WISEMAN	S Zulfikri	J Daniel	Medical
10	SPIDERMAN	WW Cheah	App T Ammar (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
11	PERSEVERANCE	WW Cheah	App Clyde Leck (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	HOWL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	MOONGATE	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	–
4	ZEUS PEGASUS	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
5	NAGAS KING	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
5	STAR TALENT	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam
6	THE MAMBA	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

TILSWORTH MICK

Cut off hind tendon

–

LEO

Bled & Laceration to both hind legs

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 6 months)

–

OUD WOOD

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 6 months)

–

HAPPY PRINCESS

No significant finding

–

TOPMOST

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/Vet

–

RESOLUTE

No significant finding

–

TORNADO PEGASUS

Respiratory distress & Epiglottic entrapment

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

WELOVEU BOSS

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

CASTELO

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

SPIDERMAN

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

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 Ruzaini

COSMIC SANDS

21/7/24

4,000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey SU Lim

MAGNITUDE

21/7/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey WW Cheah

ACROBAT

21/7/24

2,000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

Jockey S Ruzaini (COSMIC SANDS) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey AL Da Silva (ANOTHER SHOW) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey WW Cheah (ACROBAT) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey J Daniel (OLYMPIA)

Jockey CK Khaw (EXIT STRATEGY)