STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 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 (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0866)       CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

1

PACIFIC CROWN

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.

4

NEW GARDEN

(App T Ammar)

Hung inwards straight.

6

MADE IN CHINA

(B Pinheiro)

Trainer S Siva was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to report to the Stewards on the change of racing tactics on the gelding.

8

MATILDA

(C Henrique)

Inexplicably wide throughout. Rider advised against the practice of covering unnecessary ground.

10

HORSE KING

(HS Gill)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

NATUREIS-SPEAKING

Capacity field

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R0867)       CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A)

1

BIG GUN

(KC Tham)

Hung inwards in the straight.

3

GOLDEN PEAK

(App I Fikri)

Over-raced in the early and middle stages, and hung inwards and compounded in the straight.

5

CLERGYMAN

(App A Nazir)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

6

COMMANDER

(T Krisna)

Hung inwards in the straight.

8

SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR

(App PH Seow)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Returned cast off fore plate.

10

TRAFALGAR

(App S Shazmin)

An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

11

SIVAJI ROCKET

(C Henrique)

Raced intractably in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

ICHIKA BACHIKA

Capacity field

EA

2

JING JIN

Capacity field

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R0868)       CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A)

1

EMPHATIC

(SU Lim)

Raced wide throughout.

2

SACRED JUDGEMENT

(B Pinheiro)

Had to be ridden to hold its position leaving the 600M. Returned cast near fore plate.

5

STAR TALENT

(WW Cheah)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Had to ease at the 1000M. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

6

FIRST BOWL

(S Uzair)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

10

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(AK Lim)

Slow to begin. Unable to secure clear running until the concluding stages of the race.

11

ZEUS PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

12

CAVALLA COURT

(App PH Seow)

Raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

PACIFIC WINDSOR

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

Course scratching

 

3

INFINITE WISDOM

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 (R0869)       CLASS 4A – 1100M (SC A)

 1

ITALIAN REVOLUTION

(App Clyde Leck)

*(See Report)

 2

JUNGLE KING

(S Ruzaini)

*(See Report)

 3

NO KIDDING

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.

 4

PACIFIC DIAMOND

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin.

 5

WAR DRAGON

(App I Fikri)

Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.

 6

IRONCLAD

(WW Cheah)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

 9

INFINITY GLORY

(T Krisna)

*(See Report)

10

WHIZ FIZZ

(B Pinheiro)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight.

11

FLYING DURUMI

(CK Khaw)

Hung inwards in the straight.

12

GOLDEN BLISS

(KC Tham)

Slow to begin. Disappointed for a clear run in the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

Jockey S Ruzaini (JUNGLE KING) appeared before the Panel of Stewards and was questioned regarding his decision to restrain his mount, which has a history of racing prominently, into the slow early pace of this race. In this regard, he explained that his mount was constantly pressured by INFINITY GLORY (T Krisna) which was not running a true racing line on the rail. He explained that this had resulted in JUNGLE KING showing an inclination to lean out and become unbalanced. He further explained that with the pressure that he was experiencing to maintain his horse’s position, he also did not want to risk getting into a speed duel with ITALIAN REVOLUTION (App Clyde Leck) which in his opinion, would have only compounded the difficulties which he was experiencing in the running. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey S Ruzaini.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

BRAVE WARRIOR

Bruised both fore feet

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

4

ACROBAT

Capacity field

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0870)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)  HORSE CITY TROPHY

1

SPEEDY MISSILE

(WW Cheah)

Slow to begin. Shifted out to continue its run at the 600M.

2

REVOLUTION

(B Pinheiro)

Hung inwards in the straight.

3

HIGH WATER

(App T Ammar)

Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

5

TAU KEH SOH

(App A Nazir)

Withdrawn at 12:15pm: Lame off fore – 1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

6

HALEEDA

(KC Low)

Slow to begin. Carried wide at the 600M.

7

INTENT

(WH Kok)

Raced wide in the early part of the race. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

9

RS DREAM

(C Henrique)

Raced wide on the home turn and into the straight.

10

WELOVEU BOSS

(App I Fikri)

Hung inwards in the straight and switched out to continue its run at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

TAU KEH SOH

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 12:15pm

5

JOEY

Capacity field

EA

5

OLYMPIA

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 (R0871)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:15pm.

1

HATEEM

(App I Fikri)

Returned cast near hind plate.

2

VARIANT

(L De Souza)

Returned cast near fore plate.

3

SHENG VESPA

(T Krisna)

Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

5

STAPHA ESPERANZA

(S Salee)

Restless in the gate. Inconvenienced near the 1100M. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

6

HONG GILDONG

(CK Khaw)

Fly-jumped and slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

7

BIG SAGA

(HS Gill)

Raced wide throughout.

8

MARS GO

(S Uzair)

Took an awkward stride near the 1100M. Shifted out away from the whip in the straight. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

9

PACIFIC FORTUNE

(KC Tham)

Slow to begin.

10

DEFEATER

(B Pinheiro)

Slow to begin. Hung outwards in the concluding stages.

11

GOLD MEDAL ROSE

(C Henrique)

Raced greenly in the running, and failed to negotiate the turn and raced wide from the 800M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

WAR CODE

Capacity field

EA

6

YES MAN

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

HATEEM

-15

6

VARIANT

-21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R0872)       CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A) UPBH PLATINUM TROPHY

5

GENERAL QIN

(C Henrique)

Raced wide from the 800M.

6

THE GENERAL

(WW Cheah)

Slow to begin.

7

THUNDER

(L De Souza)

Slow into stride.

8

QIJI DIAMOND

(AK Lim)

Raced wide throughout. Broke down at the 400M. Jockey was unable to weigh back in, however, the Stewards passed his weight was correct. Vet inspection: Fractured off fore leg (condular fracture) – Humanely euthanized.

9

LEATHERHEAD

(S Salee)

Raced wide in the early part of the race. Hung inwards in the straight.

Jockey AK Lim 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

7

SEMANTAN PRINCE

Capacity field

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R0873)       CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A)

1

PACIFIC HUNTER

(KC Tham)

Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

2

GOLD SKY BILLION

(S Ruzaini)

Slow to begin.

3

SUN PALACE

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

5

RESOLUTE

(App PH Seow)

Raced wide throughout.

6

ONE ABRACADABRA

(B Pinheiro)

Raced wide throughout.

7

RS DIAGO

(C Henrique)

Slow to begin. Tightened for galloping room between the 1100M and the 1000M. Carried inwards at the 1100M and inconvenienced at the 1000M. Jockey will be reminded of his obligations to ride throughout the straight, so as to leave no room for query by the Stewards

9

FEEL THE FIRE

(HS Gill)

Had to ease on a number of occasions between the 1100M and the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

PERFECT MISSION

Capacity field

EA

8

BUCEPHALUS

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 (R0874)       MALAYSIA GROUP 1, 3YO – 1600M (LC A)

HYGAIN HORSE CITY SELANGOR GOLD CUP

2

BERRY BLISS

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

3

CHEVAL BLANC

(KC Tham)

Hung outwards in the straight.

5

ANTIPODEAN

(B Pinheiro)

Showed a tendency to lay inwards in the straight. Jockey briefly lost his rein at the 250M.

7

XENA

(App H Haikal)

Slow to begin.

8

GOLDEN PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Tightened for galloping room and brushed on at least 2 occasions approaching the 1000M.

13

MILITARY FLAG

(WH Kok)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

In the straight, GOLDEN PEGASUS and ANTIPODEAN came together and bumped on at least 4 occasions.

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of the second placed horse, GOLDEN PEGASUS, against the winner, ANTIPODEAN (B Pinheiro) on the grounds of interference in the straight.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered that at the points of contact between the runners, GOLDEN PEGASUS was in fact the primary aggressor and that ANTIPODEAN was headed by GOLDEN PEGASUS leaving the 250M, however, despite the constant outward pressure from GOLDEN PEGASUS in the straight, this gelding still fought back to win.

Consequently, the Board could not be satisfied that but for the above incident, GOLDEN PEGASUS would have finished ahead of ANTIPODEAN, therefore it overruled the objection and allowed the Judge’s result to stand.

RACE 10 (R0875)     CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm.

1

KING EIGHTY-THREE

(S Ruzaini)

Shifted in between the 1100M and the 1000M. Jockey was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in races.

4

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

(B Pinheiro)

Tightened for galloping room on at least 2 occasions between the 1100M to the 1000M.

7

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

(C Henrique)

Inconvenienced at the 300M. Returned cast off fore plate.

8

COUNTER ATTACK

(App T Ammar)

Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo).

9

HENG XING

(SU Lim)

Eased at the 300M.

 10

TIN’S MACHINE

(KC Tham)

Shifted in at the 300M.  Returned cast off hind plate. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

MR HOPKINS

Lame both fore tendon & bruised near fore tendon & suspensory ligament

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

 

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R0876)     CLASS 5B – 1300M (LC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6pm.

1

LITTLE PLEASURE

(B Pinheiro)

Raced wide throughout. Returned cut on the near hind pastern – Vet exam.

3

SHANGANI

(App PH Seow)

Hung inwards in the straight.

9

PACIFIC SOLDIER

(L De Souza)

An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

11

GOOD WARRIOR

(C Henrique)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

MEWTWO

Overreaching injury / cut on its off fore heel

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

11

CHOSE ONE

Tying up

Vet exam

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

SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

App I Fikri was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(2) for failing to arrive on course within the prescribed time.


SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

Trainer R Lines was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 36(1) for failing to submit his Leave of Absence form.


RACE 1 (836) : CLASS 5B – 1150M [Ⅱ] MALAYSIA MERDEKA STAKES & RACE 2 (837) : CLASS 5A – 1150M [Ⅱ] PUTRAJAYA STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Friday, 6 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of LUKE MAN and MY MONEY in Race 1 and Race 2 respectively, on Sunday, 1 September 2024 at the SLTC September Meeting 2024. Evidence was taken from Jockey KC Low, the rider of LUKE MAN and MY MONEY.

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


RACE 5 (840) : CLASS 4A – 1200M [SC-A4] MALAYSIA MADANI JIWA MERDEKA STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 8 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SYMBOL OF COURAGE and took evidence from Jockey CK Khaw, the rider of the SYMBOL OF COURAGE.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, advised him to be more decisive when riding in races.


RACE 7 (842) : CLASS 4A – 1600M [LC-A4] MOUNT KINABALU STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 8 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of LEOPARD ECLIPSE and took evidence from App A Nazir, the rider of the LEOPARD ECLIPSE.

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


RACE 9 (844) : CLASS 5A – 1400M [LC-A4] SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDING STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 8 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of ZILFIKAR and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim, the rider of the ZILFIKAR.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, reminded of his obligations that when setting a pace, it is appropriate under the circumstances.


INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “36250” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “DRAGON WHISPERER” WHICH RACED IN RACE 9 ON SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024, AND WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “FLUNIXIN”

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer HY Cheng, the Trainer of DRAGON WHISPERER.

Trainer HY Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for racing the horse DRAGON WHISPERER which finished second in Race 9 on Sunday, 4 August 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and its post-race urine sample was found positive to “Flunixin”.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, the nature of the drug involved, Trainer HY Cheng’s guilty plea, his mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM6,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), DRAGON WHISPERER was disqualified from the race and the results will be amended accordingly. 


POST RACE URINE:         

24 AUGUST 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024

The report dated 29 August 2024 (V24/137) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 35 coded urine and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 August 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:       

24 AUGUST 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024 

The report dated 29 August 2024 (V24/138) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 August 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


POST RACE URINE:                                 

1 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024                                                                       

The report dated 5 September 2024 (V24/142) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

1 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024 

The report dated 5 September 2024 (V24/143) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

3

CAVALLA COURT

Unfixed

App PH Seow

EA

8

AIR BOSS

AK Lim

T Krisna

Medical

9

TRIGGER PEGASUS

AK Lim

App S Shazmin

(No suitable senior rider available)

Medical

10

MIEJ

AK Lim

App H Haikal

(No suitable senior rider available)

Medical

11

HAZARD

AK Lim

App T Ammar

(No suitable senior rider available)

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

CITY KNIGHT

Injury near fore heel

Vet exam

1

TRIPLE ONE STAR

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

2

CANDY RAIN

Bruised off fore tendon & suspensory ligament

Vet exam

5

GOLDEN SARDINE

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

5

DABBLE

Nail bind injury both fore feet

Vet exam

6

LUCKY WATER

Bruised off fore tendon & suspensory ligament

Vet exam

7

GRAPHJET EXPRESS

Stone-bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

8

GIVE ME FIVE

Skin allergy

Vet exam

9

KING’S COMMAND

Bruised near fore tendon

Vet exam

10

KING OF GLORY

Swollen near fore fetlock & pastern

Vet exam

11

OTTAWA

Bruised suspensory ligament on its off fore

Vet exam

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

2

CLERGYMAN

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

2

SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR

Cast off fore plate

3

SACRED JUDGEMENT

Cast near fore plate

3

STAR TALENT

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

3

ZEUS PEGASUS

No significant finding

5

HIGH WATER

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

5

INTENT

 

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

6

HATEEM

Cast near hind plate

6

VARIANT

Cast near fore plate

6

SHENG VESPA, STAPHA ESPERANZA & MARS GO

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

7

QIJI DIAMOND

 

Fractured off fore leg (condular fracture)

Humanely euthanized

10

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

Cast off fore plate

10

COUNTER ATTACK

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

10

TIN’S MACHINE

Cast off  hind plate

11

LITTLE PLEASURE

Cut on the near hind pastern

Vet exam

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fines

Race / Date

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

 

1

Trainer S Siva

MADE IN CHINA

8/9/24

1000/-

Rule 35(8)

 

8/9/24

App I Fikri

8/9/24

250/-

Rule 44(2)

 

1/9/24

Trainer R Lines

8/9/24

250/-

Rule 36(1)

 

9

(4/8/24)

Trainer HY Cheng

DRAGON WHISPERER

4/9/24

6000/-

Rule 134(6)(a)

Suspension(s)

Nil

 

Follow Up

R2

App S Shazmin / Trainer EP Tan (TRAFALGAR)

 

R3

Jockey S Uzair (FIRST BOWL)

 

R8

Jockey KC Tham (PACIFIC HUNTER)

 

R10

Jockey KC Tham (TIN’S MACHINE)

 

R11

Jockey L De Souza (PACIFIC SOLDIER)