STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R183) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

CHINESE NEW YEAR STAKES

SMIDDY BYRNE (App S Uzair) which was slowly away and behind, was shifted wide to make progress from approaching the 500M but thereafter laid out, and raced very wide approaching the 400M.

LIKA TIGER (AK Lim) over-raced without cover in the early stages. Jockey AK Lim reported after the race that his horse was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of LIKA TIGER revealed no significant finding. LIKA TIGER which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Trainer S Siva into the improved performance of MR EPIC (R Rueven). He stated that in his opinion, MR EPIC preferred to race in his home-base and was carrying a light weight today. He added that he had not specifically instructed Jockey R Rueven to take the lead but told him to sit where the gelding was comfortable and he was able to take the lead easily as there was a lack of competition to do so.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
1	D’GREAT HAWK			+15
1	SMIDDY BYRNE			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R184) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

LUCKY STAR STAKES

CHAIMAN WIND (AM Aizat) was slow to begin.

GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

SATELLITE GOLDEN (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the early stages and as a consequence, took the lead approaching the 800M contrary to the riding instructions given. Thereafter SATELLITE GOLDEN laid outwards at about the 600M and in doing so, caused BLIXEM (J Low) and AMAZING (App S Uzair) to be taken wide.

AMAZING (App S Uzair) which was taken wide between the 600M and the 400M, continued to lay outwards in the straight and finished wide out.

SCRAT (M Ganeesh) laid inwards under pressure approaching the 200M.

When questioned about the performance of SATELLITE GOLDEN, Jockey S Ruzaini stated that the gelding appeared to have a nervous temperament, became excitable, and was impossible to control in the race itself. He added that he will encourage the Trainer to try different gear in future.

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

RACE 3 (R185) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

  HAPPINESS AND PEACE STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:20pm.

GOOD DEAL (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin. Bearing in mind that GOOD DEAL was slow to find its stride on its 2 previous starts on 6 January 2019 and 19 January 2019, and prior to that, stood still as the barrier opened on 6 December 2018, GOOD DEAL will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again, to demonstrate that he is able to jump on terms.

In the early stages, LIM’S SINCERE (HS Gill) was briefly crowded between D’GREAT EMINENCE (KC Wong) on the inside and VOYAGER (SU Lim) on the outside.

SATTAR (S Ruzaini) which got its head up on jumping, commenced to over-race at the 1000M and had to be restrained to avoid running onto the heels of D’GREAT EMINENCE.

DANZEB (O Chavez) raced wide in the middle stages.

At about the 600M, UNSURPASSED (HK Cheng) had to be eased to avoid the heels of D’GREAT EMINENCE.

Approaching the 500M, ELTORDILLO (App A Zaimuddin) had to be eased to avoid the heels of MORE POWER (J De Souza).

VOYAGER (SU Lim), which was outpaced in the middle stages, commenced to rally at the 400M and was denied clear running between the 300M and the 200M, and had to be switched repeatedly outwards and shifted abruptly across the heels of MORE POWER (J De Souza) in order to obtain a clear passage approaching the 100M.

After the race, the Stewards interviewed Trainer SY Lim as to why the winner, EL TORDILLO had been taken into the enclosure for post-race winning photographs prior to the weigh-in. Trainer SY Lim explained that the member of staff who led the horse in became over excited. The Stewards reminded Trainer SY Lim that it is his responsibility to ensure that the weigh-in is not unnecessarily delayed, and to ensure that his staff are aware of the correct procedure, failing which, action may be taken against him. 

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	D’GREAT EMINENCE			+16
3	SATTAR			+31
3	EL TORDILLO			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R186) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG CUP 2

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm.

Approaching the 1100M, CONFEAT (O Chavez) laid abruptly inwards causing WAR DRAGON (Y Aify) which shied away from CONFEAT and crowded READY TO FORCE (J De Souza), SWIFT EMBRACE (App A Zaimuddin) and SATELLITE MASTER (Z Khairil). After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of AMERICA TYCOON, reported that his horse raced greenly.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of CONFEAT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 200M, he shifted inwards when not clear of READY TO FORCE (J De Souza) causing Jockey J De Souza to ease and shift outwards for clear running.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’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 11 February 2019 and to expire on 17 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	BELLA VELOCE	Mastitis	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	MODRIC	Cut at the poll	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	RUNNING FLAME	Swollen left elbow	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	MISE EN GARDE	Foot abscess off fore	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	MBAPPE	Colic	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 (R187) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG STAKE

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:30pm and was run in heavy rain.

LUCKY JUSTICE (AM Aizat) jumped outwards.

PISCES STAR (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.

GABBAR (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards on jumping and briefly crowded FIRST COMMAND (R Rueven).

BLACK THORN (M Ganeesh) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 800M, L’APPRENTI SORCIER (S Salee) was eased to avoid the heels of HATTA (S Ruzaini).

All riders returned to scale an average of 2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	OK KID	Drop in condition	Vet exam (21 days embargo)		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	HATTA			+29
5	GABBAR			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R188) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR247 ASIA PACIFIC CUP

This race was rescheduled to start at 4pm.

Prior to the running of this race, Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of D’GREAT RUN (KC Wong) informed the Stewards that the gelding would be ridden well-back in the field on this occasion. In the early stages D’GREAT RUN raced keenly when restrained.

L’KEN (C Goon) was slow to begin.

PREMIUM RUSH (I Saifudin) was slow to begin, and had to be urged to recover its position in the early stages. At about the 1100M, PREMIUM RUSH was steadied to avoid the heels of PACIFIC PEARL (J Low).

Approaching the 1200M, ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards causing GENERAL MARSHALL (HS Gill) to be crowded on his inside, whereupon GENERAL MARSHALL commenced to over-race and got its head up in response to being restrained.

Approaching the 400M, SUPREME SUPREME (SU Lim) laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty, causing PACIFIC PEARL, which was following, to be carried wide and JEFFREY (J Mallyon) and L’KEN, which were following PACIFIC PEARL, to be taken wide out.

Approaching the 150M, PACIFIC PEARL shifted abruptly inwards in response to the rider changing his whip to the right hand. PACIFIC PEARL was eased and corrected at about the 100M.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

When questioned as to the front running tactics employed on ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) which dead-heated for second placing, Trainer BT Lim stated that he had instructed the rider to sit wherever comfortable. ELITE ROCKET had raced well-back in the field in its previous start but Trainer BT Lim explained that in his opinion, the gelding which is still a maiden, does not really have an established racing pattern. He added that the longer distance and lower class of today’s race had enabled ELITE ROCKET to race more prominently without coming under undue pressure. The Stewards accepted his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	KENT THE PATCHETT	Cut off hind	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)
6	L’KEN			+18
6	PACIFIC PEARL			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R189) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR247 STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:35pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that MR PAULANDRE (Z Khairil) was caught up in the gate whilst being loaded and had sustained laceration over the left stifle and flank, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 4:40pm. MR PAULANDRE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ELITE CONQUEROR (App A Zaimuddin) stood still as the gates opened and was very slow to begin. App A Zaimuddin stated that ELITE CONQUEROR was installed for a long time before the start was effected and had lost concentration. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again to demonstrate that it is capable of jumping on terms. A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE CONQUEROR revealed no significant finding.

Approaching the 200M, MR HOPKINS (S Ruzaini) was disappointed for a run on the heels of ELITE CONQUEROR and had to be shifted outwards to obtain a clear passage.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, reported to the Stewards post-race that his instructions were to take a handy position but he felt that the early pace was slow, and it would be advantageous to take the lead, which he did at the 800M.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of RAINBOW FISH, reported that his horse stumbled in the first few strides. After reviewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards established that the stumble had not affected RAINBOW FISH’s momentum to a significant degree.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	MR PAULANDRE	Sustained laceration over the left stifle & flank	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 4:40pm
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	MR HOPKINS			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R190) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG CUP 1

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.

ENCOSTA ZONE (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.

GASSUR (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and bumped NINETYSEVENEMPEROR (SU Lim) outwards.

GASSUR over-raced in the early stages and as a consequence, the rider was unable to obtain cover behind NINETYSEVENEMPEROR, and was forced to race wide in the middle stages and forfeited ground.

Approaching the 400M, TRIPLE ONE STAR (App WW Cheah) was disappointed for a run on the heels of WINNING TANGO (M Ganeesh).

NINETYSEVENEMPEROR which finished last, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of LA FAMILIA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LA FAMILIA revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of GASSUR revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of MOGAN’S PRIDE (KC Wong) revealed that it was lame off fore and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	FIRST PRECINCT	Lame near fore bulb of heel	1000M/vet		Course scratching
8	BLOOD ROYAL	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 (R191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GREAT WEALTH STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm.

SOON SEEKER (I Saifudin) was slow to find its stride.

CASEY (S Ruzaini) which drew a wide barrier, raced wide throughout.

OPTIMUS (KC Wong) laid inwards under pressure from the 200M.

An inquiry was commenced into the running and handling of CHAR KWAY TEOW. The Stewards took initial evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer BT Lim, the representative for Trainer C Leck, the Trainer of CHAR KWAY TEOW. The Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of CHAR KWAY TEOW revealed no significant finding.

Trainer S Edwards was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DROUGHT (Z Khairil). He explained that in his opinion, the rain-affected track would not have suited the gelding and added that DROUGHT is light-framed and as such may have struggled to carry top weight of 59kgs in today’s race. A post-race veterinary examination of DROUGHT revealed no significant finding.

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

RACE 10 (R192) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

BRIGHT FUTURE STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:05pm.

BLUE EYED BOY (J Mallyon) stood still briefly as the gates opened and forfeited ground.

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) jumped slowly and awkwardly inwards and got behind in the early stages as a consequence.

At about the 500M, M SEVEN (S Ruzaini) shifted slightly outwards causing SWIFT (SU Lim) which was following, to be briefly inconvenienced.

Approaching 400M, D’GREAT SWIFT (KC Wong) shifted inwards under a right-hand drive causing STREET OF LONDON (Z Khairil) to be eased in order to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SWIFT. Jockey KC Wong was warned to take greater care to keep his horses straight under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 400M, TOP TURF (HK Cheng) shifted abruptly inwards.

Trainer R Lines was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of D’GREAT SWIFT (KC Wong). He added that D’GREAT SWIFT is a particularly small horse and that prior to the race, he had suggested to the owner that it might be best to engage a claiming rider as D’GREAT SWIFT was allocated top weight of 59kgs. However, the owner preferred to engage Jockey KC Wong who does not claim. Trainer R Lines was of the opinion that the weight carried may have contributed to the gelding’s disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT SWIFT revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	LAW BY LAW	Lame off fore fetlock	1000M/vet		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)
10	TOP TURF			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R096) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

Jockey J Mallyon was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission to ride 1/2kg over on MR PAULANDRE.

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ADDENDUM

RACE 5 (R170) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), WISH COME TRUE STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

At the conclusion of an inquiry, the Stewards charged Jockey M Ganeesh who was found guilty under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Jockey M Ganeesh subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), BEST OF LUCK STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards inquired into the running and handling of BLACK DIAMOND. They took evidence from Trainer R Lines and Jockey J De Souza, the trainer and rider of BLACK DIAMOND respectively.

Trainer R Lines stated that BLACK DIAMOND had raced twice since being transferred to him and was disappointing on both occasions. He added that the gelding seems to be much better in trackwork that his performances in races indicate and he was unsure how he should be ridden to the best advantage. He therefore instructed Jockey J De Souza to ride with patience in the hope that BLACK DIAMOND would finish strongly.

Jockey J De Souza stated that he focused on relaxing BLACK DIAMOND in the first half of the race, and then shifted out approaching the 600M to close on the leaders. When asked why he did not display greater vigour at that point of the race, he replied that he was attempting to carry out his riding instructions. He added that BLACK DIAMOND finished the race well.

Having heard the evidence tendered and reviewed the vision of the race, the Stewards warned Jockey J De Souza that he must always be seen to ride in a positive manner and demonstrate urgency when appropriate, failing which, action may be taken against him in future.

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RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), BEST OF LUCK STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

An inquiry was held into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS (Z Khairil) in the above race. The Stewards took evidence from Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer S Hamilton, the rider and trainer of I’M A GENIUS respectively.

Jockey Z Khairil stated that he had been instructed to sit where the gelding was comfortable but had received a slight check from MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh) at the 1000M and lost his position. He added that I’M A GENIUS’ response in the concluding stages was no more than fair.

Trainer S Hamilton explained that I’M A GENIUS, who had not raced for 5 weeks, may have been short of peak condition.

Having reviewed the vision of the race in conjunction with this evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanations tendered.

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RACE 2 (R167) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), ABUNDANCE OF JOY STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards inquired into the possible interference in the straight and took evidence from App WW Cheah, the rider of DRAGON WALK, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines who is also the trainer of DRAGON WALK.

The Stewards found that App WW Cheah had allowed DRAGON WALK to shift inwards when not clear of SEMIFREDDO (SU Lim) approaching the 300M and again at the 200M, causing SEMIFREDDO minor inconvenience on both occasions. They severely cautioned App WW Cheah about the poor standard of awareness he displayed in this incident and warned him to improve in this regard under similar circumstances in future.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

PNTC STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – SUNDAY, 3^RD FEBRUARY 2019, PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

AMENDMENT

COMPLAINT LODGED BY PNTC SECURITY DEPARTMENT AGAINST TRAINER S HAMILTON

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (3^rd February 2019) into the above complaint and after taking evidence from Trainer S Hamilton, PNTC Security Guard Rai Basudev, Assistant Security Officer, Mr Mahendaraj a/l Singaravelu and Trainer S Hamilton’s Clerk, Ms Florence Chan Bee Tin, Trainer S Hamilton pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(1) in that she misconducted herself  on 29^th January 2019 by being aggressive towards PNTC Security Guard Rai Basudev at the PNTC New Stable Complex and coming into contact with him. 

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account Trainer S Hamilton’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and her previous record. Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM2,500/- (Malaysian Ringgit Two Thousand Five Hundred) and informed of her Right of Appeal     (12.15 pm).

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POST RACE URINE:

27 JANUARY 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 February 2019 (V19/014) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 22 bottles of coded urine samples and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27 JANUARY 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 February 2019 (V19/015) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	AMAZING	App L De Souza	App S Uzair	Medical
5	PISCES STAR	App L De Souza	App S Uzair	Medical
5	BLACK THORN	Unfixed	M Ganeesh	EA
6	ALL MY EYE	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
6	SUPREME SUPREME	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
7	GOOD INTENTIONS	AK Lim	I Saifudin	Medical
8	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App L De Souza	App WW Cheah	Medical
8	WINNING TANGO	Unfixed	M Ganeesh	EA
10	SWIFT	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	PURAVI	Inappetant	Vet exam (21 days embargo)	–
1	GHOST AFFAIR	Dehydration post-Penang race	Vet exam	–
1	ALRINA	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
1	SEA HORIZON	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	SALAHADDIN	Lame near fore fetlock	1000M/vet	–
3	THANK YOU BOSS	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
5	OUT OF NOWHERE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	BIG SUPER	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
6	SELANGOR STAR	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
7	NEVERSAYNEVER	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
9	GREENSTONE	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, 10 FEBRUARY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	LIKA TIGER		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	Jockey AK Lim reported – making respiratory noises
1	EBTIHAAL		No significant finding		–	–
2	ORIENTAL SPIRIT		Cast near fore plate		–	–
3	GOOD DEAL		Slow to begin		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
3	MORE POWER		Cast off fore plate
3	LIM’S SINCERE		No significant finding		–	–
4	Nil
5	LISTEN		Epiglottic entrapment & Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	CONFLIGHT		Cast off fore plate		–	–
5	SATELLITE BOY		Cast near fore plate		–	–
5	LISBOA STAR		No significant finding		–	–
5	BLACK THORN		No significant finding		–	–
6	PACIFIC PEARL		Cast off fore plate		–	–
6	NICATOR		No significant finding		–	–
7	STEP BY STEP		No significant finding		–	–
7	ELITE CONQUEROR		Stood still & very slow to begin / No significant finding		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
7	MR PAULANDRE		Sustained laceration over the left stifle & flank		Vet exam	Withdrawn at 4:40pm
8	GASSUR		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
8	LA FAMILIA		No significant finding		–	–
8	MOGAN’S PRIDE		Lame off fore & Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
8	NINETYSEVEN- EMPEROR		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
9	DROUGHT		No significant finding		–	–
9	CHAR KWAY TEOW		No significant finding		–	–
10	D’GREAT SWIFT		No significant finding		–	–
10	LIM’S MASTER		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		Nil
Suspension(s)		R4		Jockey O Chavez (CONFEAT) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in
Follow Up		R9		Jockey M Ganeesh / Trainer C Leck (CHAR KWAY TEOW)

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

BEST OF LUCK STAKES

RED EASTERN (HS Gill) which refused to proceed to the start, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:36pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start) test before being declared to race again.

COLD WAR (J Low) was slow to begin.

PLATINUM TYCOON (SU Lim) was slow to find its stride.

At about 200M, MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh) was shifted outwards by his rider when rapidly gaining on SANDY’S PRIDE (App WW Cheah), which was leading, in order to avoid running onto heels.

Inquiries will be held into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS (Z Khairil) and BLACK DIAMOND (J De Souza) at a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of I’M A GENIUS revealed no significant finding.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PLATINUM TYCOON, reported post-race that his horse was lame. A post-race veterinary examination of PLATINUM TYCOON revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of COLD WAR revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	LIM’S CHARGE	Lame near fore	1000M/vet		Course scratching
1	NASI LEMAK	Inappetant	Vet exam (21 days embargo)		Course scratching
1	RED EASTERN	Refused to proceed to the start	1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)		Withdrawn at 1:36pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R167) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ABUNDANCE OF JOY STAKES

Acting on veterinary advice that LIM’S RANGER (C Goon) had sustained a cut to its near hind quarters (float injury), the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 2:05pm. The mare will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PEACH BOWL was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of Jockey R Shafiq at the start and was passed fit to race.

GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) was carried outwards by D’GREAT ELEGANCE (KC Wong) which jumped outwards and as a consequence, GOOD VIBRATIONS brushed with SUPER GOOD (J De Souza).

POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride and had to be strongly urged to obtain a midfield position.

JET ACE (O Chavez) which was drawn outside, raced wide throughout.

At the 1100M, SUPER GOOD laid inwards causing GOOD VIBRATIONS to be crowded between SUPER GOOD and D’GREAT ELEGANCE. Thereafter GOOD VIBRATIONS was outpaced and forfeited ground.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SEMIFREDDO, reported post-race that he had been crowded against the rail approaching the 300M and again at about the 200M by DRAGON WALK (App WW Cheah) which laid inwards. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

From the 200M, LINING TOGETHER (M Ganeesh) laid outwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) revealed that it was exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of JET ACE revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	TRIPLE COIN	Insufficient recovery time	Vet exam		Course scratching
2	LIM’S RANGER	Cut to its near hind quarters (float injury)	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 2:05pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R168) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

OVER FLOWING TREASURES STAKES

JABBAR (O Chavez) was slow to begin, and thereafter laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 200M.

Approaching the 1100M, HANGMAN (KC Wong) was crowded by LIM’S SENSATION (HS Gill) which shifted inwards in response to being crowded by MACHUNG STAR (J Low). Jockey J Low, the rider of MACHUNG STAR, was shown the vision of the incident and warned by the Stewards to allow sufficient room for horses on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 600M, SEGAR THE BEST (App A Zaimuddin) was eased to avoid the heels of HANGMAN. Thereafter SEGAR THE BEST was disappointed for clear running on the heels of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil) between the 550M and the 400M, and was forced to switch wide out to obtain clear running at the 300M.

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of SEGAR THE BEST, which was denied a run, was reminded of his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(11) to report to the Stipendiary Stewards as soon as possible after riding in a race should he become aware of anything that may have affected the performance or the chances of his horse in the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) and JABBAR revealed that the geldings returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S SENSATION revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	HANGMAN			+32
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R169) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GOLDEN FORTUNE STAKES

CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) was very slow to begin and jumped away awkwardly.

ABEBE (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

JUST DUIT (S Muniandy) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged. Jockey S Muniandy reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of JUST DUIT revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At about the 400M, RANT AND RAVE (J Low) shifted sharply inwards to obtain a run on the inside of D’GREAT WALK (KC Wong).

From the 200M, SAND BANK (R Rueven) shifted gradually outwards under pressure.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT WALK and BELIEVE IT OR NOT (SU Lim) revealed that the geldings returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Trainer S Siva, the trainer of the winner ZHUHAI, was questioned regarding the improved performance in today’s race. He explained that ZHUHAI has not raced for over 3 months due to a hoof problem which has been treated. He stated that the gelding had benefited from the break.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	BARKER ROAD KID	Near fore tendonitis	1000M/vet		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R170) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

WISH COME TRUE STAKES

WE’RE THE WORLD (M Ganeesh) jumped inwards and brushed with D’GREAT ERA (HK Cheng) which jumped outwards.

LIM’S KEYWAY (HS Gill) threw its head up on jumping and was slow to begin as a consequence.

KUTTNER (KC Wong) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, PLAYBOY SOON (App S Uzair) was crowded between LIM’S KEYWAY which laid outwards and KUTTNER which laid inwards. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

KUTTNER shifted inwards under pressure approaching the 200M, forcing Jockey KC Wong to ease and correct, and again shifted inwards under pressure approaching the 100M.

Prior to this race, Trainer SY Lim was questioned by the Stewards about his riding instructions to Jockey M Ganeesh for WE’RE THE WORLD, which won its last start but has demonstrated a variable racing pattern depending on the distance of the race. In the presence of Jockey M Ganeesh, he stated that he wished him to sit where the gelding was comfortable, but hoped that WE’RE THE WORLD would demonstrate sufficient speed to take a forward position.

In the race, WE’RE THE WORLD was positioned in rear until the straight. An inquiry was held into the running and handling of WE’RE THE WORLD. At the conclusion of the inquiry, the Stewards charged Jockey M Ganeesh under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were:

 1.      After brushing with D’GREAT ERA shortly after the jump, he chose to restrain WE’RE THE WORLD when he could have attempted to follow D’GREAT ERA and improve into midfield in the early stages.

2.       Approaching the 600M, he opted for an ambitious and unlikely inside run when he could have eased back less than one length and attempted to develop a run to the outside of BURN NOTICE (Y Aify).

3.       After switching outside for clear running which he obtained at about the 300m, he rode with insufficient vigour between the 300M and the 200M.

4.       When WE’RE THE WORLD commenced to shift inwards at about the 100M, his efforts to correct and straighten while riding a vigorous finish were not of the expected standard.

5.       From about the 100M, he took too long to pull his whip through to the left hand and was therefore unable to use it in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s poor record pertaining to charges laid under MRA Rule 44(10), his mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 11 February 2019 and to expire on 10 August 2019, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with his suspension in Race 7 today. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	SACRED SURFER			+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R171) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

OUG JADE WILAYAH SILVER BOWL STAKES

FIRST DANCE (R Shafiq) jumped outwards and brushed with WOW (App S Uzair).

At about the 1000M, SHOQEET (O Chavez) was crowded by AWATERE (J Low) to his outside and lost ground.

At about the 400M, D’GREAT DANGER (R Rueven) was briefly disappointed for a run on the heels of PROBABLY (Z Khairil) which compounded.

GADAWON (S Ruzaini) which drew a wide barrier, raced wide throughout. GADAWON which was beaten 23 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Between the 400M and the 200M, BACH’S AIR (S Salee) laid inwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT DANGER revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Trainer R Lines, the trainer of the winner, METIER STAR, was questioned regarding the improved performance in today’s race. He stated that METIER STAR had received interference shortly after the start last time out. He added that the gelding seems to go better for a strong rider and as such the switch to a more experienced apprentice had assisted. He further explained that METIER STAR had struggled to act on the track as his previous start, which was officially “Good” but he considered it to be loose on top.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	DIRECTOR	Near fore tendonitis	Vet exam		Course scratching
6	PLATOON	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	SHOQEET			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R172) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

GOOD HEALTH STAKES

THREE LIONS (App A Zaimuddin) was slow to find its stride.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) had to be urged in the early stages.

At about the 200M, CHAR SIEW (M Ganeesh) commenced to lay outwards under pressure causing SUPER EIGHT which was following, to be taken outwards in response and denied his rightful running.

An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SUPER EIGHT, placed third, against CHAR SIEW (M Ganeesh), placed second, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 150M mark. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of CHAR SIEW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 150M, he allowed his mount to shift outwards without adequate corrective measures, when not sufficiently clear of SUPER EIGHT.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 February 2019 and to expire on 17 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

A post-race veterinary examination of THREE LIONS revealed no significant finding. The gelding which was beaten 30 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	BIG BUS	Skin infection	Vet exam (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 8 (R173) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GONG XI FA CAI STAKES

MORALES (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

BEIJING STAR (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride.

ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 300M, D’GREAT RISE (J Low) laid inwards and briefly inconvenienced MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill). TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) which was following MAGIC RANGER, was forced to briefly ease.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of MORALES, requested a veterinary check pre-race.  MORALES was subsequently checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeons in the parade ring, on the way to the start and at the starting positions and, on each occasion, was passed fit to race. Jockey Z Khairil reported post-race that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MORALES revealed no significant finding.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BEIJING STAR, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BEIJING STAR revealed no significant finding. BEIJING STAR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

A post-race veterinary examination of CHAMPION FACE revealed no significant finding.

Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of IMMORTALITY, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12) for making celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	UNION JAC	Insufficient recovery time	Vet exam		Course scratching
8	COLONEL LINCOLN	Insufficient recovery time	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 (R174) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

EVERLASTING PROSPERITY STAKES

GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) fly-jumped leaving the stalls, then threw its head up and lost ground. GERMANIC was then outpaced in the early stages and unable to hold his position.

IMMORTAL LEGACY (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the early stages and threw its head up in response to being restrained.

AIR POWER (App L De Souza) was urged to remain in touch in the middle stages.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running.

ROGER (Z Khairil) laid outwards under pressure in the concluding stages.

ENDURANCE which was beaten 24 lengths and GERMANIC which was beaten 26 lengths, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performances.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	GERMANIC			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDED

RACE 3 (R082) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 31 January 2019 (Thursday) at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of BIG PARIS and took evidence from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of BIG PARIS respectively.

Trainer SY Lim stated that BIG PARIS, which is a maiden, tends to perform best when ridden handy. The gelding has also raced well when allowed to lead, but it is not essential that it does so.

Jockey HS Gill stated that BIG PARIS was never travelling with any fluency, and carried his head awkwardly under pressure in the middle stages. He added that BIG PARIS responded just fairly in the straight and was one-paced. The Stewards observed that in the last 400M, Jockey HS Gill appeared to ride in a manner different to his usual style. He seemed not to be in rhythm with his mount and was upright in the saddle, in comparison to his riding in Races 2 and 9 on the same day.

Jockey HS Gill explained that BIG PARIS laid outwards in the last 400M and therefore he kept a tight grip of the left rein and shifted his weight inwards in response. This may have caused him to appear more upright than usual, and he admitted that he found it difficult to keep rhythm with the gelding whose response was, in any case, limited. He had reported to a Stipendiary Steward immediately after the race that BIG PARIS was not striding out well, but failed to mention the fact that it also laid outwards.

Having heard this evidence and viewed the vision of the race, the Stewards accepted Jockey HS Gill’s explanation but warned him that, in future, he must take care to comply with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(11) to report to the Stipendiary Stewards anything that may have affected the performance of his horse in the race.

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TUESDAY, 29 JANUARY 2019, OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST

RAJA MAHESA which bled, will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

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POST RACE URINE:

19 & 20 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 February 2019 (V19/011) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 56 bottles of coded urine samples and 64 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

19 & 20 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 February 2019 (V19/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	AMI ELEVEN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	LIM’S CASINO	Dehydration post- Penang race	Vet exam	–
7	SANDY MIGHT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
8	THAI BAHT	Lame near fore foot	1000M/vet	–
8	VALERIUS	Bruised near fore shoulder	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	RED EASTERN		Refused to proceed to the start		1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)	Withdrawn at 1:36pm
1	PLATINUM TYCOON		Lame off fore		1000M/vet (to be presented to Vet on 7/2/19 for a Vet check)	Jockey SU Lim reported lame
1	COLD WAR		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
1	I’M A GENIUS		No significant finding		–	–
2	LIM’S RANGER		Cut to its near hind quarters (float injury)		Vet exam	Withdrawn at 2:05pm
2	JOHNNY’S CAFÉ		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
2	JET ACE		No significant finding		–	–
3	POWERFUL FIGHTER		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
3	JABBAR		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
3	LIM’S SENSATION		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
4	D’GREAT WALL		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
4	JUST DUIT		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
4	BELIEVE IT OR NOT		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	PORSENCE		No significant finding		–	App P Mogun reported – not striding out freely
5	PLAYBOY SOON		No significant finding		–	–
5	GET GOING		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
5	D’GREAT ERA		No significant finding		–	Jockey HK Cheng reported – not striding out freely
6	CONDADO		Cast off hind plate		–	–
6	D’GREAT DANGER		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
7	THREE LIONS		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
8	CHAMPION FACE		No significant finding		–	–
8	MORALES		No significant finding		–	Jockey Z Khairil reported – not striding out freely
8	BEIJING STAR		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	Jockey S Ruzaini reported – not striding out freely
9	ENDURANCE		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
9	GERMANIC		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R5		Jockey M Ganeesh (WE’RE THE WORLD) – fined RM20,000/- under MRA Rule 44(10)
		R8		Jockey M Ganeesh (IMMORTALITY) -fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12)
Suspension(s)		R5		Jockey M Ganeesh (WE’RE THE WORLD) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10)
		R7		Jockey M Ganeesh (CHAR SIEW) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		R1		Jockey Z Khairil (I’M A GENIUS) & Jockey J De Souza (BLACK DIAMOND)
		R2		App WW Cheah (DRAGON WALK) & Jockey SU Lim (SEMIFREDDO) – Incident in the straight

TIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R089) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow to begin.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of BIG BUS, was unable to obtain cover in the early stages and as a consequence, the gelding over-raced.

At about the 500M, SANDY MIGHT (App WW Cheah) laid outwards on the bend causing HAHA BABE (R Rueven) to be inconvenienced.

Between the 400M and the 250M, D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App CK Khaw) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SANDY MIGHT and was shifted outwards to obtain clear running approaching the 200M.

Approaching the 200M, SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (App A Zaimuddin) was held up for clear running and at about the 100M, was inconvenienced by HAHA BABE dropping back.

Between the 150M and the 50M, M SEVEN (AK Lim) was briefly denied a clear run on the heels of ARLO (S Ruzaini) and subsequently raced in a narrow gap between ARLO and the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SIX EMPIRE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	NATION THEATRE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN	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)
1	ROGER			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R090) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)

App A Suriya, the rider of STREET CHAMP, dropped his whip in the concluding stages and finished 2^nd, beaten by a short-head. After reviewing the head-on vision of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that the whip drop was accidental. However, they imposed a fine of RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

RED EMPRESS (HS Gill) which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Trainer WC Lim into the disappointing performance of POLO MASTER (S Ruzaini) which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths.  Trainer WC Lim stated that he had no explanation, and a post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER revealed no significant finding. As POLO MASTER was a last-start winner, Trainer WC Lim’s attention was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in and out running. POLO MASTER which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

An inquiry was commenced into the running and handling of D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw). Evidence was taken from Mr TP Tang, the Owner of D’GREAT SWIFT and also the part owner (50%) of JJ STAR, which won the race. Mr Woon Chiun Wey, the Racing Manager of D’Great Stable, attended to assist with translation and to give his own observations.

Mr TP Tang stated that he expected both D’GREAT SWIFT and JJ STAR to perform well, and accordingly supported both horses in equal amounts. He stated that he was satisfied with the ride given to D’GREAT SWIFT.

Mr Woon Chiun Wey stated that he believe that the slow pace of the race had disadvantaged D’GREAT SWIFT. The inquiry will be continued at a date to be fixed in order to take evidence from App CK Khaw and Trainer R Lines.

RACE 3 (R091) CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on BRILLIANT DEAL in Race 3 (R091) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

PARISBAS (App A Zaimuddin) jumped outwards and brushed with GROUND CONTROL (S Mutaza).

FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 200M, GASSUR (S Ruzaini) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running, laid outwards and brushed with BRILLIANT DEAL (O Chavez).

Approaching the 100M, BRILLIANT DEAL commenced to lay inwards and buffeted with GASSUR.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	CONFOUND	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	FRANKLY MY DEAR	Capacity field	–		EA
3	KING OPERA	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 (R092) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1000/- as the passport of GOLDEN TYCOON (S Ruzaini) was not available for inspection. As such GOLDEN TYCOON was not permitted to race under MRA Regulation 10.1(c) and was scratched by the Stewards. 

LIGHTNING HERO (C Goon) was slow to find its stride.

ZOLVED (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 900M, SUN COIN (S Anandan) shifted inwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) to clip the heels of SUN COIN and to dip.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SUN COIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 900M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DETERMINETOSTRIKE.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Anandan’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, good 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 21 January 2019 and to expire on 2 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Between the 400M and the 300M, DETERMINETOSTRIKE was held up for clear running when attempting to find a narrow gap between SUPREME SUPREME (HS Gill) to the inside and BEAUTIFUL ONE (S Muniandy) to the outside.

At about the 300M, SUPREME SUPREME shifted abruptly outwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE to be crowded and unbalanced, to lay inwards and to lose ground. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Approaching 100M, SUPERWISE (J De Souza) laid inwards in response to SUN COIN shifting inwards towards her and in doing so, SUPERWISE caused CONFEAT (O Chavez) to be briefly crowded against the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MEWTWO	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 (R093) METRO A – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID GROUP CUP

THESE STREETS (R Rueven) which was fractious in the barrier, jumped awkwardly outwards and then bounded outwards and lost considerable ground. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven explained that when THESE STREETS became fractious, the barrier attendant took hold of the bridle for fear that the gelding would plunge. In doing so, he accidentally loosened the bridle leaving Jockey R Rueven with limited control in the early stages. THESE STREETS, which returned lame near fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

TILSWORTH FREDDIE (C Goon) showed no pace despite being urged.

CAPTAIN JAZZ (App CK Khaw) raced wide and laid outwards throughout. The gelding which returned lame off fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey S Anandan reported that LIM’S SHOWCASE laid outwards at about the 500M and negotiated the bend with difficulty. The gelding which returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

CONFLIGHT which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	METIER STAR	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 (R094) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Acting on veterinary advice that MEIZU (HS Gill) had sustained multiple lacerations to its both hind legs, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:48pm. MEIZU will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SEGAR THE BEST (S Anandan) was slow to begin.

WILLIAM KING (C Goon) was outpaced for the majority of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	KUTTNER	Capacity field	–		EA
6	NOVA WARRIOR	Capacity field	–		EA
6	POWERFUL FIGHTER	Capacity field	–		EA
6	MEIZU	Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 12:48pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R095) METRO A (SW) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID STABLE CUP

Jockey A Aucharuz was declared to ride HIP HIP HOORAY but was unable to do so for medical reasons. Trainer SY Lim made an application to the Stewards for Jockey S Mutaza, a 1kg claiming Jockey, to be substituted as HIP HIP HOORAY has a history of unruly behaviour and Jockey S Mutaza is familiar with the gelding’s temperament. The Stewards acceded to this request.

PANDA BOMB (S Ruzaini) laid inwards on jumping, bumped with SATELLITE BOY (Z Khairil), threw its head up and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini reported that PANDA BOMB, after being crowded on jumping, just travelled fairly in the race and that his response to pressure was also no more than fair.

At about the 1000M, D’GREAT LIGHT (J Low) laid inwards causing PANDA BOMB to be eased to avoid his heels.

CONDADO (R Rueven) came under pressure from the middle stages. Jockey R Rueven reported that the gelding was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of CONDADO revealed no significant finding.

Between the 500M and the 400M, SHOWBOY (O Chavez) was disappointed for a run on the heels of TAFFETAS (J De Souza). SHOWBOY was angled outwards for clear running between the 400M and the 250M.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT LIGHT was denied clear running on the heels of HIP HIP HOORAY (S Mutaza), which weakened. D’GREAT LIGHT had to be shifted abruptly outwards at the 400M and thereafter raced wide out.

MR NEVERMIND (App L De Souza) laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 300M.

From 50M, PANDA BOMB laid inwards under pressure, forcing the rider to ease and correct.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	HIGH COUNCIL	Capacity field	–		EA
7	AWATERE	Cut near hind 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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
7	SHOWBOY			+17
7	LIM’S CASINO			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R096) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride STAR INVINCIBLE but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

Trainer S Edwards was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey J Mallyon to ride 1/2kg over on MR PAULANDRE.

STAR INVINCIBLE (AK Lim) reared on jumping and was slow to begin. STAR INVINCIBLE was also crowded by D’GREAT VULTURE (App CK Khaw) which jumped outwards.

At about the 1400M, MR WOLFF (App S Uzair) was restrained to take a position behind HAPPY DAYZ (App A Suriya) which crossed to lead while being restrained. MR WOLFF shifted outwards and brushed with NOVA RANGER (Z Khairil) which was briefly unbalanced. FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) which was following, was also inconvenienced. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

MR SCORSESE (S Ruzaini) which raced wide throughout, was reported by Jockey S Ruzaini to be lame post-race. A post-race veterinary examination of MR SCORSESE revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At the 200M, ATEEJ (O Chavez) laid in under pressure and briefly carried MR WOLFF which shifted inwards and caused MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon) to be eased to avoid contact.

HAPPY DAYZ which was beaten 19 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	DIRECTOR	Nail prick near fore foot	Vet exam		Course scratching
8	MAJOR TOM	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 (R097) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockeys Y Aify and A Aucharuz were declared to ride SATELLITE GOLDEN and KENT THE PATCHETT respectively but were unable to do so for medical reasons.  Applications were made for 1kg claiming Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil respectively, to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to these requests, noting that both Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil are considered to be leading riders despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

AURORA AUSTRALIA (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and bumped with NADESIKO JAPAN (App N Varmah) which was taken inwards and brushed with GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (S Muniandy).

GOOD PEOPLE (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin and raced wide in the early stages in order to improve its position.

At the 600M, NICATOR (J Mallyon) was held up for clear running on the heels of READY TO FORCE (J De Souza). A post-race veterinary examination of NICATOR revealed that it returned with a cut to its off fore leg. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

App N Varmah, the rider of NADESIKO JAPAN, reported that his saddle slipped backwards at approximately the 500M.

Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of NOVA BATTLE, was warned by the Stewards for using his whip forward of the shoulder once at about the 200M.

RACE 10 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on SCRAT in Race 10 (R098) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

LUKE MAN (App N Varmah) got its head up on jumping and missed the break. App N Varmah reported that at this point of the race, his saddle slipped backwards. An inquiry into the running and handling of LUKE MAN will be held at a date to be fixed.

SUN LION (S Anandan) jumped outwards and brushed with CHIPS (J Low) which shifted outwards in response and crowded SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) to the inside of LUKE MAN. SACRED EMPIRE lost ground in the early stages as a result.

SUN LION over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 800M, SCRAT (M Ganeesh) rolled inwards on the bend causing SUN LION which was following, to be eased.

Approaching the 200M, SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) was held up for clear running on the heels of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil).

Approaching the 100M, SUN LION was disappointed for a run on the heels of SCRAT and then when switched outwards for clear running, laid outwards under pressure.

The Stewards reviewed the vision of the last strides in order to ascertain that Jockey S Anandan had complied with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(6) to ride fully to the line, and being satisfied that he had done, took no further action.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	SHOWAR	Capacity field	–		EA
10	GET GOING	Capacity field	–		EA
10	SILK ROUTE	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	SACRED EMPIRE			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R099) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MAGIC RANGER (C Goon) broke out of the starting gate and galloped loose past the finishing line before returning to the saddling area. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6:12pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruly behaviour.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) was slow to find its stride and showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

At about the 1000M, JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) laid outwards on the bend, and had to be eased to avoid the heels of BEST DREAM (App J Daniel).

Approaching the 200M, FLYING SHADOW (S Anandan) laid inwards under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	LIM’S GREETING	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	MAGIC RANGER	Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)		Withdrawn at 6:12pm
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)
11	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

Trainer R Lines was fined under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence as read with MRA Regulation 17 for in that as the receiving Trainer, he was the person responsible for the lodgement of the Transfer Form when ASIA (W308) arrived into his stable but the said form was never lodged.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	BRILLIANT STAR	A Aucharuz	O Chavez	Medical
3	BRILLIANT DEAL	A Aucharuz	O Chavez	Medical
4	BEAUTIFUL ONE	Y Aify	S Muniandy	Medical
4	SUPERWISE	A Aucharuz	J De Souza	Medical
5	LIM’S SHOWCASE	Y Aify	S Anandan	Medical
6	SEGAR THE BEST	Y Aify	S Anandan	Medical
7	HIP HIP HOORAY	A Aucharuz	S Mutaza	Medical
8	STAR INVINCIBLE	Y Aify	AK Lim	Medical
9	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	HK Cheng	S Muniandy	Medical
9	SATELLITE GOLDEN	Y Aify	AK Lim	Medical
9	KENT THE PATCHETT	A Aucharuz	Z Khairil	Medical
11	NOVA ACE	HK Cheng	J Low	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	VALERIUS	Multiple injuries to its head & near fore leg	Vet exam	–
2	LIM’S MASTER	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
8	OUT OF NOWHERE	Stone bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
9	AMERICA TYCOON	Bruised of fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	HAPPY GHOST	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse	Reason/Finding	Test	Remark
1	HAPPY EDDINGTON	Lame near fore	1000M/vet	–
1	BIG BUS	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
2	MR CONNERY	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
2	POLO MASTER	Poor performance / No significant finding	1000M/vet	–
2	RED EMPRESS	Poor performance	1000M/vet	–
3	FIRST PRECINCT	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
3	GROUND CONTROL	No significant finding	–	–
4	SUN COIN	Cut near hind	Vet exam	–
4	SATELLITE MASTER	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
4	BEAUTIFUL ONE	No significant finding	–	–
4	DETERMINETOSTRIKE	Cast near fore plate	–	–
5	CAPTAIN JAZZ	Lame off fore	1000M/vet	–
5	LIM’S SHOWCASE	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
5	THESE STREETS	Lame near fore	1000M/vet	–
5	CONFLIGHT	Poor performance	1000M/vet	–
6	MEIZU	Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 12:48pm
6	WILLIAM KING	No significant finding	–	–
7	PANDA BOMB	No significant finding	–	–
7	CONDADO	No significant finding	–	Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely
8	GOD HELPS ME	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
8	HAPPY DAYZ	Poor performance / No significant finding	1000M/vet	–
8	MR SCORSESE	Lame off fore	1000M/vet	Jockey R Rueven reported – lame
9	SATELLITE GOLDEN	No significant finding	–	–
9	NICATOR	Cut off fore	Vet exam	–
10	RAINBOW FISH	No significant finding	–	–
10	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	Lame off fore	1000M/vet	–
11	MAGIC RANGER	Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	Withdrawn at 6:12pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)	R2	App A Suriya (STREET CHAMP) – fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
	R3	Trainer SB Tan (WINNING TANGO) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
	R4	Trainer HS Lim (GOLDEN TYCOON) – fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 10.1(c)
	R8	Trainer S Edwards (MR PAULANDRE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
	R10	Trainer SY Lim (SCRAT) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
	–	Trainer R Lines (ASIA) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 17
Suspension(s)	R4	Jockey S Anandan (SUN COIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up	R2	App CK Khaw / Trainer R Lines (D’GREAT SWIFT)
	R10	App N Varmah / Trainer C Leck (LUKE MAN)

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R080) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride VELLENEX GENERAL but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

Approaching the 1100M, SEMIFREDDO (S Mutaza) was crowded on the inside of VELLENEX GENERAL (AK Lim) which was crowded to the inside of NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) and LIM’S CHARGE (App A Zaimuddin). App A Zaimuddin, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, was shown the vision of the incident and severely warned that he must allow sufficient space to runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 500M, SUPER JOY (App A Suriya) was forced to race wide in order to make progress and thereafter continued to lay outwards and finished wide out.

MONTE CARLO (R Rueven) laid inwards under pressure from the 200M. Jockey R Rueven reported that his horse was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of MONTE CARLO revealed that it was lame near fore and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines regarding the different tactics employed on ENDURANCE (App L De Souza) which led until the closing stages. Trainer R Lines explained that he had instructed App L De Souza to obtain a handy position but that no other rider attempted to take the lead and therefore App L De Souza found himself in front.  Trainer R Lines also stated that in his opinion, the easy lead had contributed to the improved performance from ENDURANCE.

RACE 2 (R081) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

ORIENTAL SPIRIT (J Mallyon) jumped outwards causing NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini) which was slow to begin, to be carried outwards and to brush with WINTERFELL (App L De Souza).

NOVA SPIRIT was slow to find its stride and had to be strongly urged to obtain a midfield position.

Approaching the 1000M, TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) shied away from ZENZERO (App A Suriya) on his outside and as a result, became awkwardly placed on the heels of WINTERFELL. As a consequence, App S Uzair was forced to check and ZENZERO lost ground.

Approaching the 400M, TAKE A BOW was disappointed for a run on the heels of WINTEFELL and was switched wide to obtain clear running. Thereafter TAKE A BOW commenced to lay outwards, in response to which App S Uzair used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand to straighten his mount. App S Uzair, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he may only use his whip in such a manner in an emergency situation and should attempt to straighten his mount using his reins.

From the 400M to the 200M, NOVA SPIRIT laid persistently outwards and caused WINTERFELL which was challenging on NOVA SPIRIT’s outside, to be taken outwards.

SABIK which was beaten 19 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	GORDON G	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 (R082) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

BIG PARIS (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards.

ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1400M, ELITE KINGDOM (C Goon) laid outwards when not fully clear of ORION (HK Cheng) which was forced to ease and also brushed with BEIJING STAR (Z Khairil) to his outside. Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of the incident and warned to demonstrate greater awareness to the position of other runners under similar circumstances in future.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIG PARIS, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG PARIS revealed no significant finding. An inquiry into the running and handling of BIG PARIS will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	ABEBE	Colic	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	RANT AND RAVE	Lame off fore	1000M/vet		Course scratching
3	FLEDGELING	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	THREE LIONS			-34
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R083) CLASS 4 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride TARZAN but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

ENCOSTA ZONE (J Mallyon) and APOLLO (App N Varmah) were both slow to begin.

From the 300M, D’GREAT EFFORT (J Low) commenced to lay inwards causing the rider to ease approaching the 200M to avoid running onto the heels of GHOST EMPEROR (App A Zaimuddin). Just inside the 100M, Jockey J Low was forced to ease when DUNE SAGA (R Rueven) shifted abruptly outwards into his path.

DYNAMIC EAGLE which was beaten 17 ¾  lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of DUNE SAGA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DUNE SAGA revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Stewards questioned Trainer S Siva regarding the improved performance of the winner, I AM THE BOSS (HK Cheng). Trainer S Siva stated that in his opinion, the horse had improved in condition after his last start 13 days ago and benefitted from the longer distance of this race, which was 1500M as opposed to 1300M previously. He added that after reviewing I AM THE BOSS’ previous start, in which the gelding got back in the field and suffered some bumping and crowding, he instructed the jockey to ride positively to avoid such problems today. Jockey HK Cheng who rode his 151^st winner on I AM THE BOSS in this race, would not be entitled to claim any allowance as from Monday, 21 January 2019.

After the running of Race 4, Jockeys J Low and Z Khairil were called before the Stewards to explain why they apparently rode with lack of initiative and allowed their mounts to be positioned well off the speed in the middle stages.

Jockey J Low stated that in his opinion, D’GREAT EFFORT was unable to close on the leaders at this point of the race. The Stewards observed that he had not made a substantial effort to do so and he was warned to ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Jockey Z Khairil stated that SOON SEEKER is a dour stayer which would ideally be suited by further than the 1500M of today’s race and in his opinion, the horse would not have benefitted from being closer to the pace.

The Stewards noted that Jockey Z Khairil had been warned on previous occasions to take opportunities to develop his position when they present themselves. As such he too was warned to ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	FRENCH VINTAGE	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 (R084) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey A Aucharuz was declared to ride OVERSEER but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

HAPPY BUFFALO (App A Zaimuddin) over-raced in the early stages and carried its head awkwardly approaching the bend at the 1000M.

D’GREAT RUN (J De Souza) over-raced in the early stages.

ROMAN WELLS (App N Varmah) was forced to race wide in order to obtain a prominent position.

At about the 400M, OVERSEER (AK Lim) was briefly held up for clear running on the inside of D’GREAT RUN.

HAPPY BUFFALO laid inwards under pressure from the 300M. Approaching the 100M, App A Zaimuddin was forced to ease briefly in order to avoid contact with JEFFREY (Z Khairil).

GLORY KID (C Goon) which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

App A Suriya, the rider of NAVAGIO, reported that his horse’s saddle slipped backwards at about the 400M.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT PERFECT, reported that his horse raced greenly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	MR WASHINGTON	Lame off fore	1000M/vet		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	GLORY KID			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R085) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

DUKE OF NORMANDY (S Salee) was slow to begin and had to be urged to obtain a prominent early position. As a consequence of the slow start, DUKE OF NORMANDY had no option other than to make progress on the outside and was wide in the early and middle stages.

Shortly after the jump, RAJA MAHKOTA (S Anandan) laid inwards and brushed with LUCKY JUSTICE (J De Souza).

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of STEP BY STEP, reported that at about the 600M, PLATOON (App L De Souza) which was racing on his outside, commenced to lay inwards. Thereafter he took a precautionary check to avoid PLATOON’s heels. In taking a precautionary check, Jockey HS Gill caused his mount to lay inwards briefly and inconvenienced RUM N RAISINS (J Low).

PLATOON laid outwards under pressure between the 400M and the 200M.

STEP BY STEP which was beaten 21 lengths and GADAWON which was beaten 23 1/4 lengths, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performances.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	INNIMINYMINEMOW	Capacity field	–		EA

RACE 7 (R086) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

ARECIBO (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

GOOD DEAL (S Mutaza) was slow to find its stride.

JUBILATION (S Ruzaini) and MY GOODNESS (C Goon) showed no pace in the early and middle stages despite being urged.

At about the 300M, LIM’S SENSATION (HS Gill) shifted slightly outwards causing WINNING STAR (M Ganeesh) to be taken outwards onto the heels of DROUGHT (Z Khairil), which laid inwards. WINNING STAR was then crowded between LIM’S SENSATION and DROUGHT, became unbalanced, and lost ground. ARECIBO, which was following, was forced to switch abruptly outwards to avoid the heels of WINNING STAR.

Trainer S Edwards was questioned about the improved performance of the winner, DROUGHT, which was returning from a three month break. He stated that DROUGHT had displayed a consistently good level of form during his last preparation until his start at Perak on 20^th October 2018 where he performed disappointingly with no obvious explanation, after which he decided to give the gelding a break from racing.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	LIVELY DRAGON	Capacity field	–		EA
7	CASEY	Capacity field	–		EA
7	VOLANTE GENERAL	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	BIG SUPER			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R087) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MORALES (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

BOOSTER (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride and had to be urged to obtain a handy position.

Approaching the 1200M, ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) was restrained to take a position following UNION JAC (HS Gill) on the inside. Immediately afterwards, ELITE ROCKET commenced to race ungenerously and lost ground.

Between the 500M and the 400M, ELITE ROCKET was held up for a clear run on the heels of SMART MASTER (S Mutaza).

Approaching the 200M, SMART MASTER was disappointed for a run on the heels of IMMORTAL LEGACY (AK Lim) and when shifted outwards to obtain clear running, caused JUST DUIT (S Muniandy) to be taken outwards onto the heels of BOOSTER. At about the 150M, SMART MASTER slipped outwards and bumped with JUST DUIT.

From the 100M, ELITE ROCKET laid outwards under pressure and when racing in close proximity with D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low), App A Zaimuddin accidentally knocked Jockey J Low’s whip from his hand.

MORALES which was beaten 26 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of SMART MASTER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift outwards from the 200M without leaving sufficient room for horses which were already on his outside.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Mutaza’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) Selangor Turf Club race days with effect from 21 January 2019 and to expire on 10 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	DOMINATE	Capacity field	–		EA
8	ELF’S DREAM	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)
8	MORALES			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R088) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1200M, LIM’S ACTION (HS Gill) raced keenly and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of HERO CHAMPION (App J Daniel) which shifted inwards. App J Daniel, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must respect the 2-length rule when crossing in front. LIM’S ACTION continued to over-race in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 300M, GERMANIC was shifted outwards for clear running and thereafter laid outwards between the 300M and the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	SNAGGLE PUSS	Lame off fore	1000M/vet		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)
9	BULLISH LUCK			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

POST RACE URINE:

6 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 10 January 2019 (V19/001) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 bottles of coded urine samples and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 January 2019,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

6 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 10 January 2019 (V19/002) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

TUESDAY, 15 JANUARY 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB

Acting on a subsequent veterinary examination report by Dr. Khor Li Li, the PNTC Veterinary Surgeon, on the condition of ASTRO FAME (C112) in Race 5 (R1582), CLASS 4 (A), 1700M on 30/12/2018 pertaining to his “Epiglottis Entrapment”, the Stewards rescinded the embargo (1000M/Vet and corrective surgery) imposed and ASTRO FAME is cleared to race.

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POST-RACE URINE:

5th JANUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019

The report dated 17^th January 2019 (V19/005) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 24 bottles of coded urine samples and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5^th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

5th JANUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019

The report dated 17^th January 2019 (V98/006) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5^th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	JET ACE	A Aucharuz	J Mallyon	Medical
1	VELLENEX GENERAL	Y Aify	AK Lim	Medical
3	WHAT	Y Aify	S Muniandy	Medical
3	ELITE GUSTAVO	Unfixed	S Anandan	EA
4	TARZAN	Y Aify	AK Lim	Medical
5	OVERSEER	A Aucharuz	AK Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GERMAN SPEED	Sore back	Vet exam	–
1	NOVA GENERAL	Bruised off fore back	Vet exam	–
3	AMI ELEVEN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	PERCIUS	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam	–
6	FUNKADELIC	Bruised both hind bumpers	Vet exam	–
9	AUSSIE EAGLE	Respiratory distress	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	MONTE CARLO		Lame near fore & Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely
1	SEMIFREDDO		No significant finding		–	–
2	HUN YEANG VILLAGE		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
2	TAUROS		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
2	SABIK		Poor Performance		1000M/vet	–
3	BIG PARIS		No significant finding		–	Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely
3	ANAK WARRIOR		No significant finding		–	–
4	DYNAMIC EAGLE		Poor Performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
4	DUNE SAGA		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely
4	TARZAN		No significant finding		–	–
5	D’GREAT RUN		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	NAVAGIO		Broken winded		1000M/vet (Requires pre & post trial scope)	–
6	GADAWON		Poor Performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
6	STEP BY STEP		Poor Performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
7	MY GOODNESS		No significant finding		–	–
7	WINNING STAR		No significant finding		–	–
8	BOOSTER		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
8	JUST DUIT		No significant finding		–	–
8	MORALES		Poor Performance		1000M/vet	–
9	D’GREAT HAWK		No significant finding		–	–
9	GERMANIC		Cut off hind		Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		Nil
Suspension(s)		R8		Jockey S Mutaza (SMART MASTER) – 2 Selangor Turf Club race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		R3		Jockey HS Gill (BIG PARIS)

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 6 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R019) CLASS 5 (B) – 1700M (LONG COURSE B)

MUSANG KING (S Mutaza) jumped awkwardly outwards and raced wide in the early and middle stages.

ORION (AM Aizat) was slow to find its stride.

Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of HK DOLLAR, reported to a Stipendiary Steward post-race that the sole separated from his right boot causing him some discomfort. He therefore eased HK DOLLAR out of the race once his chance had gone.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of ORION, reported that his horse was not striding out freely to his satisfaction. When questioned by the Stewards, he further reported that ORION seemed to be moving short on his near fore from approximately the 600M. He added that ORION laid inwards approaching the 400M. A post-race veterinary examination of ORION revealed no significant finding.

NOVA GENERAL (App CK Khaw) which was beaten 21 ¼ lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 2 (R020) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE B)

LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) was slow to begin.

MR CONNERY (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

DEE MAJULAH (App L De Souza) jumped outwards causing GOLD MOSA (AM Aizat) to be crowded to the inside of SNOW DANCER (J Low).

ELITE KINGDOM (HS Gill) showed no pace in the early and middle stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 300M, GOLD MOSA was shifted outwards to obtain clear running.

Between the 300M to the 200M, LIM’S MASTER laid inwards under pressure.

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of MR CONNERY, reported that his horse had produced a disappointing response in the straight. When questioned, Trainer R Lines had nothing to add. The Stewards informed Trainer R Lines that he must report anything that comes to light which may have affected the performances of MR CONNERY today.

RACE 3 (R021) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

D’GREAT PERFECT (R Rueven) was slow to find its stride.

M SEVEN (S Ruzaini) showed no pace in the early stages.

Approaching the 1000M, DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) shied away from D’GREAT RUN (App CK Khaw), which laid slightly outwards, and in doing so, DETERMINETOSTRIKE bumped I AM THE BOSS (AM Aizat). As a consequence, I AM THE BOSS was awkwardly placed on the heels of LAW BY LAW (HS Gill) for a few strides.

At about the 1000M, I AM THE BOSS was crowded between DETERMINETOSTRIKE on his inside and MISE EN GARDE (J Mallyon) on his outside and lost his position.

LAW BY LAW laid outwards between the 600M and the 500M, and at about the 500M, stepped outwards, brushed with MISE EN GARDE and briefly became unbalanced.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT PERFECT, reported that his horse raced greenly.

SABIK (Z Khairil) which was beaten 20 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

RACE 4 (R022) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

BELLA VELOCE (J Mallyon) jumped outwards and carried its head awkwardly in the early stages. Between the 600M and the 500M, BELLA VELOCE again carried its head awkwardly and was observed to lay outwards. When questioned, Jockey J Mallyon stated that he had attempted a run between SECKILL (App J Daniel) on his inside and FIRST DANCE (App CK Khaw) on his outside but that his mount negotiated the bend with difficulty.

The Stewards also observed that Jockey J Mallyon eased BELLA VELOCE in the last few strides and he was reminded of his obligations under MRA Rule 44(6).

MAIDANZ BEAUTY (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

GOOD DEAL (S Mutaza) was slow to find its stride.

BRILLIANT DEAL (A Aucharuz) over-raced between the 1000M and the 800M.

RACE 5 (R023) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

METALLOCENE (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

At about the 1200M, PARISBAS (HS Gill) was awkwardly placed on the inside of BIG LIGHTNING (M Ganeesh) which laid slightly inwards, and as Jockey HS Gill attempted to check PARISBAS, the gelding commenced to over-race.

SUPERSTARDOM (J Low) laid outwards between the 600M and the 400M.

Approaching the 100M, BIG LIGHTNING was briefly crowded as SEGAR THE BEST (App J Daniel) laid inwards.

HARVEYWALLBANGER (App L De Souza) which was beaten 19 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance. A post-race veterinary examination of HARVEYWALLBANGER revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	SUN LION	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 (R024) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MERCHANT MARINE (App A Suriya) jumped outwards and brushed with GOD’S FATE (App L De Souza). Immediately afterwards, LINING TOGETHER (App CK Khaw) laid abruptly outwards causing MERCHANT MARINE to be crowded on the inside of GOD’S FATE.

Shortly after the 1200M, GOD’S FATE was buffeted by MONEY MONSTER (App J Daniel) and TOM KING (R Rueven) was crowded to the inside of GOD’S FATE.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SATELLITE GOLDEN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to cross MONEY MONSTER causing him to be taken inwards thus causing interference to GOD’S FATE.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 14 January 2019 and to expire on 20 January 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Approaching the 1000M, Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of D’GREAT MAGIC, took evasive action to avoid the heels of MONEY MONSTER which was unbalanced in the earlier incident and laid outwards. D’GREAT MAGIC then brushed with PREMIUM RUSH (App S Uzair).

Between 1000M and the 800M, SATELLITE GOLDEN (AM Aizat) over-raced in response to being restrained in second place behind TOM KING.

Approaching the 500M, PREMIUM RUSH laid outwards and ran wide on the bend.

MONEY MONSTER which was beaten 23 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	SANDY’S PRIDE	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R025) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NINETYSEVENEMPEROR (S Anandan).

JUBILATION (App CK Khaw) was slowly away.

NINETYSEVENEMPEROR was observed to over-race in the middle stages.

Between the 500M and the 400M, JUBILATION was held up for clear running.

At about the 400M, DAHEES (Y Aify) laid in briefly and slightly brushed with BURN NOTICE (App J Daniel).

Approaching the 300M, PERFECT RUN (App WW Cheah) was shifted outwards for clear running and in doing so, took the ground of BURN NOTICE which was eased to avoid his heels.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App WW Cheah, the rider of PERFECT RUN, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted outwards when not fully clear.

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 with effect from 7 January 2019 and to expire on 13 January 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At about the 300M, NINETYSEVENEMPEROR laid inwards under pressure.

BURN NOTICE which was beaten 24 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SCRAT	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	PLAYBOY SOON			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R026) METRO A – 1700M (LONG COURSE B)

SUNNY (J De Souza) was slow to begin.

LUCKY JUSTICE (A Aucharuz) jumped inwards, causing GOD HELPS ME (App L De Souza) to be carried inwards and STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) to be crowded between GOLD HELPS ME and MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon).

Approaching the 1000M, BIG DALLAS (HS Gill) got its head up in response to the rider attempting to obtain cover between HIGH COUNCIL (App CK Khaw) and as a result, BIG DALLAS was unable to obtain cover and raced wide in the middle stages.

THE JEUNEYMAN (Y Aify) raced wide throughout and returned having cast its near fore plate. The gelding which was beaten 18 3/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again due to its poor performance and difficult racing manners.

Approaching the 500M, LUCKY JUSTICE laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty causing BIG DALLAS to be eased to avoid his heels.

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

RACE 9 (R027) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

SPIN FIRE (M Ganeesh) jumped outwards and SWIFT (S Anandan) jumped inwards causing SOON SEEKER (Z Khairil) to be crowded between them.

LIM’S KEYWAY (App J Daniel) jumped awkwardly inwards and brushed with SWIFT before being corrected.

ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill) showed a tendency to over-race in the early stages and had to be eased on more than one occasion to avoid running onto heels.

Approaching the 1000M, ELITE GENERAL laid inwards when over-racing and under restraint, causing BUKIT SUBANG (KC Wong) to be briefly crowded between ELITE GENERAL and FULL BET.

SWIFT which was beaten 18 3/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

App J Daniel, the rider of LIM’S KEYWAY, reported that his horse raced greenly.

App CK Khaw, the rider of D’GREAT SONG, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, was shown the vision of the early stages of the race and was warned by the Stewards that he must show greater awareness to other horses and riders when crossing in front in the early stages.

When questioned regarding the performance of FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya), Trainer C Leck stated that due to the outside barrier today, he had instructed App A Suriya to ride conservatively in the early part of the race as the gelding has a history of breathing problems and he did not wish him to come under unnecessary pressure in the early stages. He added that in his opinion, FRENCH VINTAGE’s response in the straight was just fair. A post-race veterinary examination of FRENCH VINTAGE revealed the gelding returned broken-winded and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Stewards noted Trainer C Leck’s explanation and reminded him of his obligation under MRA Rule 35(8) which pertains to the Trainers’ responsibilities to notify the Stewards if he instructs a Jockey to ride any horse under his training in a manner different to its most recent start or starts.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	VICTORY CAT	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R028) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

TEH TARIK (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

At about the 1100M, LIM’S SENSATION (App J Daniel) laid inwards causing GHOST EMPEROR (AM Aizat) to be crowded on his inside and then when corrected, laid outwards and bumped with GUILTLESS (App CK Khaw) approaching the 1000M.

Approaching the 1000M, GUILTLESS, which was bumped by LIM’S SENSATION, shifted outwards causing NEVERSAYNEVER (A Aucharuz) which was following, to be slightly checked to avoid his heels .

TEH TARIK laid outwards approaching the 500M and when corrected, produced a disappointing response to pressure. A post-race veterinary examination of TEH TARIK which was eased in the concluding stages, revealed that it was exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At about the 400M, BIG SUPER (HS Gill) commenced to weaken and lose ground, and shifted inwards in response to the whip causing GUILTLESS to be crowded on the inside of BIG SUPER and to become awkwardly placed on the heels of GHOST EMPEROR. The Stewards showed the vision of the incident to Jockey HS Gill and warned him that he must take corrective measures immediately as soon as his mount shows a tendency to shift away from the whip. However, on this occasion, the Stewards recognized that BIG SUPER shifted in abruptly, having not previously demonstrated any greenness or wayward manners. Jockey HS Gill reported after the race that BIG SUPER was not striding out freely.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
10	BIG SUPER			-23
10	SUN SEEKER			+28
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R029) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE B)

STREET CHAMP (App A Suriya) stood still as the gates opened despite being urged. STREET CHAMP will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again to demonstrate that it is capable to jumping on terms.

At the jump, VALERIUS (J Low) was crowded between RED EASTERN (HS Gill) which jumped inwards and JJ STAR (App CK Khaw) which was carried outwards by LIM’S STARDOM (App J Daniel). VALERIUS lost momentum and early position as a result.

In the early stages, EASTERN TOWKAY (AM Aizat) showed a tendency to over-race before being allowed to take the lead approaching the 1000M.

Approaching the 600M, LIM’S STARDOM laid inwards momentarily causing NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini), which was following on LIM’S STARDOM’s inside, to be checked. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of NOVA SPIRIT, reported that the interference suffered by LIM’S STARDOM approaching the 600M had caused the gelding to forfeit momentum at a crucial stage and as such his performance had more merit than the bare result.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	SECKILL	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
5	SEGAR THE BEST	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
6	MONEY MONSTER	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
7	BURN NOTICE	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
9	LIM’S KEYWAY	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
10	LIM’S SENSATION	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical
11	LIM’S STARDOM	App A Zaimuddin	App J Daniel	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	TOOBIGTOOFAIL	Right eye corneal ulcer	Vet exam	–
1	FLYING AHEAD	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	STREET OF LONDON	Swollen near fore knee	Vet exam	–
2	TALISMAN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	GOOD PEOPLE	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet exam	–
11	HAPPY BUFFALO	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
11	REAL MEAN	Cut injury over the poll	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 6 JANUARY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	ORION		Cut near hind / No significant finding		Vet exam	Jockey AM Aizat reported – not striding out freely
1	LADY LIBERTY		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
1	MUSANG KING		No significant finding		–	–
1	NOVA GENERAL		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
2	MR WASHINGTON		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
3	M SEVEN		No significant finding		–	–
3	SABIK		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
4	MAIDANZ BEAUTY		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	HARVEYWALLBANGER		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
6	SATELLITE GOLDEN		No significant finding		–	–
6	PLATINUM TYCOON		Cast both fore plates		–	–
6	MONEY MONSTER		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
7	ARC CARA		No significant finding		–	–
7	PERFECT RUN		No significant finding		–	–
7	BURN NOTICE		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
8	HIGH COUNCIL		Epiglottic entrapment		1000M/vet (Requires pre & post trial scope)	–
8	HAPPY DAYZ		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
8	LUCKY JUSTICE		Broken-winded & Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
8	THE JEUNEYMAN		Poor performance & difficult racing manners / Cast near fore plate		1000M/vet	–
9	SPIN FIRE		No significant finding		–	–
9	FRENCH VINTAGE		Broken-winded		1000M/vet	–
9	SWIFT		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
10	VOLANTE GENERAL		No significant finding		–	–
10	BIG SUPER		No significant finding		–	Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely
10	TEH TARIK		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
11	STREET CHAMP		Stood still as the gates opened		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
11	NOVA SPIRIT		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R7		Trainer M Sukri (NINETYSEVENEMPEROR) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
Suspension(s)		R6		Jockey AM Aizat (SATELLITE GOLDEN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
		R7		App WW Cheah (PERFECT RUN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		Nil

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2018

SUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2018

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 4), upgraded to “Good” before Race 5 (Races 5 to 11), downgraded to “Yielding” before Race 12 (Races 12 to 13).

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1548) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SURVIVAL STAKES

VALBERRY (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped with FULL MEANING (J Low) which was carried inwards by POLO GAGA (App AK Lim). As a result, VALBERRY became unbalanced and got back in the field

NOVA GENERAL (App WW Cheah) jumped inwards and bumped with GOOD VIBRATIONS (J De Souza).

CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh) had to race wide in order to make progress in the middle stages.

VALBERRY which lost ground at the start, was forced to race wide in the middle stages.

Approaching the 400M, NOVA GENERAL laid outwards, negotiated the bend with difficulty and continued to lay outwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SPIRIT OF SPEED	Lame near fore fetlock	1000M/vet		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R1549) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SURVIVAL STAKES

CASPER (R Rueven) was slow to begin.

BULL AND BEAR (M Ganeesh) was slow to find its stride and showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

NOVA ACE (J Low) had to be urged in the early and middle stages to stay in touch with the field before making some late progress.

When questioned, Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of JET ACE, stated that his instructions were to take 4^th or 5^th placing in the early stages, but that after a good jump, he was unable to safely cross in front of TEEN ANGEL (App L De Souza). He therefore restrained JET ACE in order to take a position behind TEEN ANGEL but in doing so, found himself in midfield as other horses crossed in front of him. Jockey A Aucharuz added that he asked JET ACE for an effort from the 600M but the response was just fair. Jockey A Aucharuz also informed the Stewards that JET ACE was not striding out to his satisfaction in the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of JET ACE revealed no significant finding.

RACE 3 (R1550) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

FRASER (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

NADESIKO JAPAN (S Ruzaini) was very slow to begin. The mare will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again in order to demonstrate that she is capable of jumping on terms.

At about the 200M, SLING SHOT (M Ganeesh) shied away from TAUROS (I Saifudin) which was shifted outwards to obtain clear running and in doing so, SLING SHOT caused D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J De Souza) to be slightly shifted outwards.

When questioned, Jockey J Low, the rider of PACIFIC PEARL reported to the Stewards that his instructions were to ride a very patient race as the mare had finished strongly in her previous race last week but Trainer F Maynard felt that she had peaked in her run at the 50M.  Trainer F Maynard confirmed with his instructions, adding that PACIFIC PEARL had performed significantly better in trials when ridden patiently. Jockey J Low stated that he was satisfied with his position well-back in the field in the early and middle stages, which was in accordance with his instructions. He obtained clear running at about the 200M whereupon PACIFIC PEARL commenced to rally and was finishing strongly when tightened for room in the closing stages as TAUROS shifted inwards. A post-race veterinary examination of PACIFIC PEARL revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	FRASER			-25
3	JEFFREY			+24
3	MISE EN GARDE			+33
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1551) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

LAW BY LAW (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed with ELITE KINGDOM (App A Zaimuddin).

ANTHEIA (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) over-raced in the early stages, and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of LAW BY LAW at about the 1000M and again approaching the 600M.

Approaching the 200M, ZOLVED (M Ganeesh) commenced to shift inwards under pressure causing D’GREAT MAGIC (App KC Wong) to be tightened between ZOLVED and NORMAN (J Mallyon) which shifted outwards.

RACE 5 (R1552) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race.

ARLO (S Ruzaini) reared as the barrier opened and was slow to begin.

SNOW DANCER (J Low) was slow to begin and showed no pace in the early and middle stages. When questioned, Jockey J Low stated that SNOW DANCER had raced with little enthusiasm and although he had commenced to rally from the 400M, his effort proved short-lived. A post-race veterinary examination of SNOW DANCER revealed no significant finding.

RED SAPPHIRE (App WW Cheah) laid outwards approaching the 400M and negotiated the bend with difficulty.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT SUPREME (App KC Wong) was shifted to the inside of SOON SEEKER (I Saifudin) to obtain clear running, but on straightening, the gap between SOON SEEKER and ELEGENT (S Mutaza) to his inside narrowed causing D’GREAT SUPREME to be disappointed for a run.

HAPPY BUFFALO (App A Zaimuddin) and MR CONNERY (J De Souza) brushed on a couple of occasions approaching the 200M.

HERO CHAMPION (R Rueven) laid outwards under pressure in the last 200M.

ARLO which was beaten 26 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	SMART MASTER	Bruised off fore pastern	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 6 (R1553) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

JUBILATION (S Ruzaini) and WINGED FOOT (App KC Wong) were both slow to begin.

WINNING TANGO (S Mutaza) had a tendency to lay outwards in the early stages and again in the concluding stages.

Approaching the 400M, SCRAT (M Ganeesh) shifted inwards under pressure causing MERCHANT MARINE (App A Suriya) to be crowded and to brush with the rail. Jockey M Ganeesh was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he must endeavour to keep straight under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 400M, ARECIBO (J De Souza) laid inwards under pressure causing SEGAR THE BEST (C Goon) on his inside to shy inwards and to be disappointed for a run on the heels of SCRAT.

SCRAT was eased in the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of SCRAT revealed no significant finding.

JUBILATION raced in rear throughout. The gelding which was beaten 12 3/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	GORDON G	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	SEGAR THE BEST			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1554) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Prior to the running of this race, Trainer S Dunderdale advised the Stewards that FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) which was drawn outside, would be ridden back in the field due to the bad barrier. He informed the Stewards post-race that in his opinion, the change in tactics had not benefitted the performance of FIRST DANCE.

On jumping, METIER STAR (App WW Cheah) was buffeted between NOVA FALCON (S Ruzaini) which jumped outwards and FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) which was carried inwards on jumping by THE DODGER (J Low).

THE DODGER which laid inwards on jumping, had to be eased and corrected. THE DODGER subsequently compounded from the 100M. lame A post-race veterinary examination of THE DODGER revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At about the 1300M, HAPPY DAYZ (App A Suriya) commenced to over-race and had to be restrained and shifted outwards to avoid the heels of THE JEUNEYMAN (Y Aify).

Approaching the 800M, METIER STAR had to be eased to avoid the heels of NOVA FALCON.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of NOVA FALCON, was questioned by the Stewards on why he had chosen to place NOVA FALCON back in the field when the gelding is normally a forward runner. Jockey S Ruzaini explained that as NOVA FALCON was drawn in Barrier 9, and as such his instructions were to obtain cover to avoid being caught wide. To this end, he attempted to restrain his mount to take a position behind CONFLIGHT (S Anandan) on his inside but NOVA FALCON commenced to over-race and as a consequence, he was trapped wide with no cover. Jockey S Ruzaini added that this placed his mount at a considerable disadvantage, in a strong field today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	MR PAULANDRE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	PRINCE RAVEN	Capacity field	–		EA
7	STEP BY STEP	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	GOOD INTENTIONS			-26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1555) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

AUSONE (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000M, VICTORY CAT (J Low) commenced to over-race in response to being crossed by PREMIUM RUSH (A Aucharuz) and drifted outwards when not fully clear of OPTIMUS (AM Aizat) which was forced to check.

PREMIUM RUSH (A Aucharuz) over-raced in the early stages.

Between the 400M and the 200M, VICTORY CAT (J Low) raced erratically, and shifted both inwards and outwards causing STREET OF LONDON (Z Khairil) to his outside and SILK ROUTE (App AK Lim) to his inside to be inconvenienced. Jockey J Low stated that at this stage, VICTORY CAT was tiring causing him to wander.

Approaching the 100M, OPTIMUS laid inwards under pressure causing VICTORY CAT which was following, to be shifted outside to avoid the heels of OPTIMUS and STREET OF LONDON which was following VICTORY CAT, to be taken wide in turn.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	GUILTLESS	Capacity field	–		EA
8	PERFECT RUN	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)
8	D’GREAT RUN			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1556) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

The Stewards observed that in the first few strides, App WW Cheah, the rider of IDEAL GUIDE, seemed to become unbalanced. App WW Cheah explained that his saddle had slipped and admitted that he had not reported such at scales. He was warned that under similar circumstances in future, he must make reports of anything which may have affected the performance of his horse at the earliest possible opportunity.

At about the 1000M, PUTMONEY TAKEMONEY (App KC Wong) laid outwards causing ABEBE (M Ganeesh) to be taken outwards.

At about the 300M, ABEBE laid inwards causing PUTMONEY TAKEMONEY to be briefly crowded between ABEBE and IDEAL GUIDE.

App KC Wong, the rider of PUTMONEY TAKEMONEY, reported that the saddle on his horse slipped backwards during running.

ORIENTAL SPIRIT which was beaten 23 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	Nil
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)
9	IDEAL GUIDE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1557) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

RUM N RAISINS (J Low) shifted its off hind plate and was replated at the saddling yard. RUM N RAISINS was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

TRIPLE ONE STAR (App WW Cheah) jumped inwards causing MAREA NEGRO (S Anandan) and SILVER WIND (R Rueven) to be crowded between TRIPLE ONE STAR and ELITE GOLD (C Goon), which jumped outwards.

GOOD DEAL (M Ganeesh) stood still as the barriers opened and forfeited ground. GOOD DEAL, which showed no pace in the early stages, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again to demonstrate that he is capable of jumping on terms.

Between the 500M and the 250M, GASSUR (O Chavez) was persistently denied a run against the inside rail on the heels of NOVA WARRIOR (S Ruzaini).

Between the 400M and the 200M, OUT OF NOWHERE (A Aucharuz) was denied a run, initially on the heels of TRIPLE ONE STAR and subsequently on the heels of NOVA WARRIOR.

When questioned, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of GASSUR, stated that he was happy to track the inside run of NOVA WARRIOR from the 500M. Approaching the 300M, NOVA WARRIOR laid outwards and drifted off the rail which would have afforded him the opportunity to progress but the rider of OUT OF NOWHERE (A Aucharuz) went for the same gap causing him to be further held up in his run.

At about the 400M, RUM N RAISINS (J Low) laid inwards causing BIG LIGHTNING (App A Zaimuddin) which was attempting a run between RUM N RAISINS and SILVER WIND to be checked and shifted outside for clear running. After reviewing the incident, the Stewards were of the opinion that Jockey J Low had taken corrective measures at the earliest opportunity, and furthermore that RUM N RAISINS had shifted inwards in response to having his quarters brushed by BIG LIGHTNING. It was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of MAREA NEGRO, reported that he dropped his reins briefly at about the 350M but in his opinion, it did not affect the performance of MAREA NEGRO.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	BRILLIANT DEAL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R1558) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6pm due to a thunderstorm.

GET GOING (Z Khairil) broke free from the barrier and ran loose. As the load was in progress, it was paused and some horses were removed from the barriers at the request of the riders. The load was recommenced after GET GOING had been apprehended.  The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6:03pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

HIGH TENSILE (S Mutaza) was not able to be boxed and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6:09pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of DAHEES, reported that his saddle slipped forward at the 800M due to which, he was unable to restrain DAHEES and to ride in accordance to his instructions which were to sit well back in the field. As the pace of the race was slowing at this point, he allowed DAHEES to stride forward and made his challenge earlier than instructed. Approaching the 100M, DAHEES laid outwards and was briefly eased.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	THANK YOU BOSS	Capacity field	–		EA
11	GET GOING	Broke free from the barrier & ran loose	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)		Withdrawn at 6:03pm
11	HIGH TENSILE	Unable to be boxed	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)		Withdrawn at 6:09pm
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)
11	D’GREAT SONG			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 12 (R1559) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:25pm.

The State of Track was downgraded to “Yielding” prior to the running of this race.

POLO MASTER (App AK Lim) was slow to find its stride.

FLEDGELING (App KC Wong) was soon outpaced. At about the 400M, MONTE CARLO (AM Aizat) laid outwards causing FLEDGELING to be briefly crowded between MONTE CARLO and HAHA BABE (L Sofhan). FLEDGELING then laid inwards between the 300M and the 200M.

VERGLATICA (App A Suriya) laid inwards under pressure from the 200M.

NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) which was beaten distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
12	Nil
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)
12	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 13 (R1560) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:50pm.

LOVE GOES AROUND (S Anandan) stood still as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

ORION (AM Aizat) was slow to begin.

UNION JAC (App A Zaimuddin) over-raced in the early stages.

ONCE A THIEF (I Saifudin) and WHAT (Y Aify) both raced wide in the middle stages.

At the 300M, PHANTASOS (App A Suriya) laid outwards under pressure causing EASTERN TOWKAY (HK Cheng) to be taken outwards in response.

At about the 200M, NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini) laid outwards causing BIG PARIS (S Mutaza) to be carried outwards.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
13	D’GREAT RISE	Bruised back	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

RACE 9 (R1534) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY,

9 DECEMBER 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2018

The Stewards showed the vision of the early stages of this race to Jockeys HK Cheng (BROWCOW) and A Aucharuz (HIP HIP HOORAY). While noting that Jockey A Aucharuz should have better anticipated the interference that occurred, the Stewards warned Jockey HK Cheng for allowing BROWCOW to shift outwards, opening a gap for Jockey A Aucharuz, before drifting inwards approaching the bend. He was warned to demonstrate greater awareness and to exert more control over his mounts in similar circumstances in future.

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RACE 1 (R1516) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY,

8 DECEMBER 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2018

RACE 5 (R1404) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2018

App A Zaimuddin, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, was shown the vision of the above 2 races (TAUROS and DIRECTOR respectively). He won the race on 10 November 2018 and was placed second on 8 December 2018, and in both cases was involved in a close finish.

The Stewards warned App A Zaimuddin that he must always be seen to ride with maximum vigour in such circumstances in order to test his mounts to the full. As such, he should not look around to check his position. He was informed that  serious action may be taken against him in similar circumstances in future.

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GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

PENANG TURF CLUB RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT

FRIDAY, 14^TH DECEMBER 2018

CONTINUATION OF HEARING OF APPEAL BY TRAINER ANNA MAREE SCOTT (TRAINER A SCOTT) AGAINST THE ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION AND RM50,000/- FINE IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 134(6)(A) AS READ WITH 134(13) PUNISHABLE UNDER MRA RULE 134(7)  IN CONNECTION WITH THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “08342” SAID TO BE TAKEN FROM “ILUMINADO’” WHICH FINISHED 1^ST IN RACE 6 (R1588), MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 2000M, SUNDAY, 25^TH DECEMBER 2016, PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2016 AND WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO  “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS 

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At the continued hearing of the above appeal on Friday, 14^th December 2018 at the Penang Turf Club, the PNTC Racing Stewards heard submissions from Trainer A Scott and Mr. Philip Anderson, the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward.

After considering the submissions tendered and taking into account Trainer A Scott’s previous record and mitigating factors, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal against the one-year disqualification which had concluded on 22^nd July 2018 and the Racing Stewards enhanced the fine from RM50,000/- to RM100,000/-.  Furthermore, the Racing Stewards ordered that the MRA expenses be quantified and borne by Trainer A Scott as provided under MRA Rule 149((1)(g)(i).   Her deposit was forfeited.

In addition, the results of the Penang Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Gold Cup Race on 25^th December 2016 were amended as follows:-

1^st :   MESSI

2^nd :  ASTRO FAME

3^rd :   EN LAUDER

4^th :   LA FAMILIA

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	METIER STAR	App L De Souza	App WW Cheah	Medical
8	ALIEN	App L De Souza	App H Syafiq	Medical
9	I AM THE BOSS	App L De Souza	App AK Lim	Medical
10	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App L De Souza	App WW Cheah	Medical
10	ELITE GOLD	HS Gill	C Goon	Medical
11	MOGAN’S PRIDE	App L De Souza	App AK Lim	Medical
12	RED EASTERN	HS Gill	C Goon	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SPECIAL LUCK	Swollen near fore cannon	Vet exam	–
3	GHOST SPIRIT	Swelling off fore fetlock & tendon	Vet exam	–
4	BALL AND CHAIN	Bruised left knee	Vet exam	–
9	BURN NOTICE	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2018
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	VALBERRY		No significant finding		–	–
1	POLO GAGA		No significant finding		–	–
2	ACME		No significant finding		–	–
2	JET ACE		No significant finding		–	–
2	LONESOME ME		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
2	CASPER		No significant finding		–	–
3	NADESIKO JAPAN		Very slow to begin		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
3	SLING SHOT		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
3	TAUROS		Cast off fore plate		–	–
3	FRASER		Bled & Cast near fore plate		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
3	PACIFIC PEARL		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
4	NORMAN		No significant finding		–	–
4	ANTHEIA		No significant finding		–	–
5	HERO CHAMPION		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	D’GREAT SUPREME		No significant finding		–	–
5	GOLDEN GLORY		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	App J Daniel reported – not striding out freely
5	SNOW DANCER		No significant finding		–	–
5	ARLO		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
6	JUBILATION		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
6	SCRAT		No significant finding		–	–
7	NOVA FALCON		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
7	THE DODGER		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
8	OPTIMUS		No significant finding		–	–
8	VICTORY CAT		No significant finding		–	–
9	FRENCH VINTAGE		Broken winded		1000M/vet (Requires Vet exam pre & post 1000M/vet)	–
9	LUCKY SIXTYSIX		No significant finding		–	–
9	ORIENTAL SPIRIT		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
10	GOOD DEAL		Stood still as the barriers opened & forfeited ground		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
10	GASSUR		No significant finding		–	–
10	TRIPLE ONE STAR		No significant finding		–	–
11	GET GOING		Broke free from the barrier & ran loose		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	Withdrawn at 6:03pm
11	HIGH TENSILE		Unable to be boxed		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	Withdrawn at 6:09pm
12	FLEDGELING		No significant finding		–	–
12	MONTE CARLO		No significant finding		–	–
12	NOVA POWER		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
13	PHANTASOS		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
13	SUPER EIGHT		No significant finding		–	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		Nil
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow Up		Nil