STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 2 APRIL 2023

RACE 3 (R366)         CLASS 4a – 1250M (C4 lc) 

On inquiry, App WW Cheah, the rider of EMPHATIC, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 900M, he shifted in, crowding MELTING POINT which in turn tightened CHOCANTE which buffeted with NO REGRETS causing that horse to be restrained and lose considerable ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App WW Cheah’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 10 April 2023 and to expire on 16 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

SATURDAY, 1 APRIL 2023

RACE 3 (R359)         CLASS 4b – 1250M (C4 lc) 

On inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of UNDER OATH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding UNDER OATH, he allowed his horse to continue to shift in causing MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN to be checked from his heels.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 3 April 2023 and to expire on 15 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.