STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 5 MARCH 2023

RACE 8 (R258)         CLASS 3 – 1075M (II) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for failing to straighten his mount when using his whip and thereby, crowded CONSTANT JUSTICE (L De Souza) near the 35M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty and low level of impediment. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’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 on 18 March 2023. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R213)         CLASS 4b – 1300M (C4 lc) 

The Stewards inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of INHERIT in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of INHERIT respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of INHERIT, the Stewards charged Jockey S Ruzaini under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode with regards to his arm action, in particular not allowing his horse sufficient room with his left arm to be able to gallop properly. 

Jockey S Ruzaini pleaded not guilty to this charge and was permitted an adjournment to present further witnesses.

The Stewards, 5 March 2023 (Sunday), concluded an inquiry into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of INHERIT in this race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of INHERIT respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of INHERIT, the Stewards found Jockey S Ruzaini guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode with regards to his arm action, in particular not allowing his horse sufficient room with his left arm to be able to gallop properly. 

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, to be served cumulatively related to any other penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.