SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

SUNDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2017

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 (R1556)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) SURVIVAL STAKES

RAINBOW STAR (HS Gill) was slow to begin and laid in between the 500M and the 400M.

BUZZ MAN (SU Lim) was soon detached in last place. When questioned, Jockey SU Lim reported that the gelding raced with little enthusiasm today.

WILL BE BETTER (App AK Lim) was disappointed for a run between the 400M and the 250M.

At about the 100M, RAINBOW STAR was forced to switch sharply right to avoid the heels of RISE UP THE RANK (J De Souza).

At about the 50M, Jockey A Nawawi, the rider of CIVIL UNION, became unbalanced and was unseated. When questioned by the Stewards, he stated that he lost his left stirrup iron causing him to become unbalanced. The Stewards established that there was no other horse or rider involved in this incident.  Jockey A Nawawi was stood down from all of his riding engagements for the remainder of the day.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	HERECOMESMY- MONEY	Capacity field	–		EA
1	FOX TREASURE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
1	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 2 (R1557)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer LN Danis was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on BATTLE HORSE.

WINGED FOOT (SU Lim) was slowly away with little enthusiasm. WINGED FOOT will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

BROWCOW (App KC Wong) was slowly away and was forced to race wide to obtain a forward position as a consequence. BROWCOW was then trapped wide throughout.  

GERMANIC (App P Haris) laid in and raced awkwardly approaching the 1000M.

SOON SEEKER (Z Khairil) was slow to find its stride and lost its position approaching the 800M. Jockey Z Khairil reported that at this point, he took a precautionary check to avoid the heels of HOLDING FAST (J De Souza) which threatened to shift inside. He further added that he was disappointed for a run in the straight until switching inside at about the 150M.

At about the 200M, ARIF (S Salee) was forced to switch sharply out to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	PLATINUM TYCOON	Capacity field	–		EA
2	ITS ONLY MONEY	Capacity field	–		EA
2	ALAN	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)
2	BATTLE HORSE			+15
2	HOLDING FAST			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 3 (R1558)       CLASS 4 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

CHIPS (App KC Wong) was slow to begin.

TILSWORTH MALI (TK Barnabas) jumped slightly outwards and JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) jumped slightly inwards causing HENNESSY DRAGON (S Sandana) and ALLIED MARINE (R Shafiq) to be crowded between them.

Approaching the 200M, LION CONQUEROR (SU Lim) was switched out to obtain clear running and in doing so, pushed ALLIED MARINE slightly wide. Jockey SU Lim was shown the film of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

When questioned about the disappointing performance of TILSWORTH MALI, both Trainer F Maynard and Jockey TK Barnabas stated that the mare was unsuited by being involved in a tough battle in the lead in a race which was ran at a strong pace.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	MR NEWMAN	Swollen off fore tendon	Ultrasound exam & 1000M/vet (after a 7-day embargo)		Course scratching
3	MULTIBLUE RANCHO	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	ALLIED MARINE			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 4 (R1559)       METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

 CELERITAS (App J Daniel) jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed the side of the gate.

THESE STREETS (F Yap) was slowly away.

RIGHTEO (App WK Lee) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 800M, BLACK AND WHITE (Z Khairil) was unable to hold its position on the inside and dropped back causing THESE STREETS to check to avoid his heels.

At about the 500M, PISCES STAR (App L De Souza) was slightly checked as RIGHTEO rolled in slightly.

TIDAL WAVE (L Sofhan) was forced to switch wide to obtain clear running in the straight and finished wide out.

CELERITAS laid in under pressure from the 200M, forcing the jockey to ease and correct on more than one occasion.

WOW (App W Faizal) was eased down from the 50M. The Stewards ordered WOW to be checked by the Veterinary Surgeon who reported that WOW bled. Under the provisions of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 2 months, be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of 3 months, start in any race for a period of 3 months after such declaration, and then only after passing the bleeder’s test.

KAM’S COMET (S Anandan) raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	A LA VICTORY	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)
4	D’GREAT EFFORT			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 5 (R1560)       METRO A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)

REMEMBER ME (App AK Lim) jumped outwards, causing TRUDEAU (J Mallyon) to be checked and to dip, and SUNNY (J De Souza) to be forced wide which in turn caused JUSTICE WORLD (L Sofhan) to be eased off the heels of SUNNY.

EN LAUDER (App L De Souza) over-raced without cover in the early stages.

From the 1200M, TRUSON (App J Daniel) commenced to over-race and laid out towards the outside where he found himself without cover and raced fiercely, hung out on the bend, and eventually finished wide.

THE JEUNEYMAN (SU Lim) was over-racing on the inside and brushed the rail approaching the 1100M.

At about the 800M, MR ARMSTRONG (R Shafiq) shifted out to avoid the heels of EN LAUDER causing D’GREAT TIMING (HK Cheng) and TRUSON to be forced wide in turn. The Stewards reprimanded Jockey R Shafiq as a result of this incident. He was shown the film of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	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)
5	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 6 (R1561)       CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

HIGH TROJA (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

From the 1400M, GREENSTONE (I Saifudin) commenced to over-race on the outside and continued to do so until established in the lead at about the 800M.

At about the 300M, REYSHA (HS Gill) shifted out at the same time as MOGAN’S PRIDE (App AK Lim) shifted in slightly causing HAPPY EDDINGTON (App WK Lee) to be tightened between them.

From the 300M, IKING (R Shafiq) persistently laid in under pressure, causing the jockey to ease and correct at about the 100M. Shortly afterwards, IKING was disappointed for a run on the heels of MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza).

From the 250M until the finish, REAL MEAN (App CK Khaw) was repeatedly disappointed for a run and was forced to ease from the 100M, while making progress, then snatch up in the last few strides to avoid the heels of IKING.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	TRIPLE ONE STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
6	GOLD KIDS	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	ENCOSTA ZONE			-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 7 (R1562)       CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

 GRAND PRINCE (App WK Lee) jumped awkwardly inwards causing NANA (M Zairi) to take a check at the jump and thereafter NANA was slow to find its stride, was forced wide in order to make up ground on the bend and finished wide out.

LIKA TIGER (App AK Lim) was slowly away.

FAST RICH (Z Khairil) over-raced without cover from the 1200M to the 800M.

At about the 1000M, LIKA TIGER was forced to check off the heels of MR WOLFF (S Salee) and in doing so, shifted out causing JUBILATION (J Mallyon) to be taken out in response.

At about the 300M, MR WOLFF laid in briefly causing LIKA TIGER to take a slight check.

At about the 300M, LISBOA STAR (J De Souza) laid in briefly in response to pressure.

JUBILATION laid out in the last 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	IMMORTALITY	Capacity field	–		EA
7	RAINBOW NATION	Capacity field	–		EA
7	FEISTY LEO	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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

                             

RACE 8 (R1563)       AINTREE PARK CHALLENGE CUP – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

 METEOR GARDEN (F Yap) was slowly away.

GOOD DEAL (L Sofhan) was slow to find its stride and was outpaced for the first half of the race.

MORE POWER (J De Souza) laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 300M and subsequently laid out from the 200M to the finish.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App L De Souza, the rider of PANCA DELIMA, 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 approaching the 150M, he allowed his mount to drift to the right under a left-hand drive when insufficiently clear of GOOD DEAL which was badly checked in his run. ENDURANCE was forced slightly wide in the same incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 18 December 2017 and to expire on 6 January 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:20pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	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)
8	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 9 (R1564)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

 PRINCESS KARMA (I Saifudin) jumped awkwardly inwards, and brushed ELEGANT DANCER (SS Vanan) and lost ground.

Approaching the 1100M, EL CONDOR (Lou Ho) threw its head up and commenced to over-race in response to being crossed by ELEGANT DANCER. EL CONDOR also shifted out slightly causing D’GREAT MAGIC (Jockey J De Souza) to be taken out slightly.

DEE MAJULAH (S Anandan) raced wide throughout.

TARZAN (S Salee) raced wide from the 800M.

Between the 400M and the 250M, BIG PARIS (App P Haris) commenced to lay out under pressure causing ONCE A THIEF (Z Khairil) and D’GREAT MAGIC to be taken slightly wide in response.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	AUSPICIOUS STAR	Bruised near fore pastern	Vet exam		Course scratching
9	SONG KID	Capacity field	–		EA
9	THAI BAHT	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)
9	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 10 (R1565)     CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

 SNOW DANCER (Lou Ho) was slow to find its stride and raced in rear, and switched wide out at about the 550M. SNOW DANCER laid in under pressure from the 450M causing the rider to check and correct his mount at about the 150M.

At about the 350M, SUPER BUFFALO (S Salee) laid in abruptly under pressure causing the jockey to ease and correct his mount.

At about the 300M, MONTE CARLO (SS Vanan) laid in causing D’GREAT ARES (App KC Wong) to be taken inside. D’GREAT ARES was subsequently switched out to obtain clear running at about the 150M.

In the last few strides, SNOW DANCER laid out at the same time as ELHAAME (App S Saddam) laid in causing ELHAAME to ease shortly before the finishing line.

AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) shifted out under pressure in the last strides.

SEA MASTER which was beaten 20 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
10	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)
10	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

 

Amendment

RACE 6 (R1552) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 Jockey H Bukhari, the rider of HK DOLLAR, was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder.

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RACE 2 (R1548) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into an incident approaching the 1100M where App L De Souza, the rider KARIGARA, had allowed his horse to drift inwards causing EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) to be crowded between KARIGARA and AUREUS (Lou Ho).

The Stewards showed App L De Souza, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, the film of the incident and warned him that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future. The Stewards dealt with this incident separately to the incident shortly afterwards which was caused by UNION JAC (Z Khairil) becoming unbalanced on the inside of PISCES JET (App J Daniel).

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RACE 2 (R1548) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App J Daniel, the rider of PISCES JET, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1100M, he did not leave sufficient space for UNION JAC (Z Khairil) to his inside when moving forward to the lead.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App J Daniel’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. The Stewards also took into consideration the evidence of Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of UNION JAC, who stated that his mount was over-racing on the inside of PISCES JET and it was his intention to slot in behind to obtain cover. He further stated that UNION JAC shied away from the rail which contributed to him clipping the heels of App J Daniel’s mount.  

Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App J Daniel’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 24 December 2017 and to expire on 31 December 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:40pm).

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RACE 9 (R1555) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App CK Khaw, the rider of MR EPIC, 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 between the 300M and the 200M, he allowed his horse to shift inside without sufficient correction when insufficiently clear of PUSONG PINOY (Lou Ho) and HEIRRO (I Saifudin).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’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 18 December 2017 and to expire on 30 December 201, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:55pm).

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	GREENSTONE	A Nawawi	I Saifudin	Medical
9	PRINCESS KARMA	A Nawawi	I Saifudin	Medical
9	TARZAN	Unfixed	S Salee	EA
10	SUPER BUFFALO	HS Gill	S Salee	Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	SPEEDY WARRIOR	Corneal ulcer to its right eye	Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork)	–
6	STREET OF LONDON	Injury to its left hoof	Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork)	–
9	D’GREAT LUCK	Inflamed right eye	Vet exam	–
10	JET COSMO	Chronic degeneratise joint disease both fore fetlocks	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo from the track)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	UNCLE GLORY		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
1	WINGED FOOT		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
2	SOON SEEKER		No significant finding		–	–
2	GERMANIC		No significant finding		–	–
2	WINGED FOOT		No significant finding		–	–
3	ALLIED MARINE		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
3	HENNESSY DRAGON		No significant finding		–	Jockey S Sandana reported – not striding out freely
3	TILSWORTH MALI		No significant finding		–	–
3	GUILTLESS		No significant finding		–	–
3	SANDY MIGHT		No significant finding		–	–
4	WOW		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
4	D’GREAT EFFORT		No significant finding		–	–
5	TRUSON		No significant finding		–	–
5	SUNNY		No significant finding		–	–
5	D’GREAT VULTURE		No significant finding		–	–
6	ENCOSTA ZONE		No significant finding		–	–
6	IKING		No significant finding		–	–
6	ECLIPSE DANCER		No significant finding		–	–
7	US DOLLAR		No significant finding		–	–
7	LIKA TIGER		No significant finding		–	–
8	LUCKY SIXTYSIX		No significant finding		–	–
8	METEOR GARDEN		No significant finding		–	–
8	JUST VITAL		No significant finding		–	–
8	SUNTZU		No significant finding		–	–
9	TEDDY BEAR		Respiratory infection		1000M/vet	Jockey H Bukhari reported – making respiratory noises
9	ONCE A THIEF		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
9	SHAHPUR JAT		No significant finding		–	–
10	SNOW DANCER		No significant finding		–	–
10	SEA MASTER		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)		R2		Trainer LN Danis (BATTLE HORSE) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
Suspension(s)		R8		App L De Souza (PANCA DELIMA) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
		R2 (16/12/17)		App J Daniel (PISCES JET) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
		R9 (16/12/17)		App CK Khaw (MR EPIC) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		Nil

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017

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 (R1547)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

 NOVA ACE (SU Lim) was slow to begin. He was switched outwards for a run at about the 250M but was disappointed and was forced to switch inwards to obtain a clear passage.

D’GREAT ELEGANCE (HK Cheng) was soon outpaced in rear and shifted inwards approaching the 250M, causing ARLO (M Zairi) to be taken slightly inwards in response.  D’GREAT ELEGANCE commenced to make some late progress in the straight and was forced to switch wide out from the 200M to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SKYHAWK	Capacity field	–		EA
1	FIORELLA	Capacity field	–		EA
1	GOOD VIBRATIONS	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	NOVA ACE			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 2 (R1548)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

BLADEMEISTER (WK Yan) was slowly away.

UNME (App S Saddam) was slowly away, was urged to make up ground and as a result, began to over-race and clipped the heels of BOWEN BOY (I Saifudin) causing UNME to dip and the rider to be unbalanced.

Approaching the 1100M, UNION JAC (Z Khairil) showed a tendency to over-race on the inside. As the rider attempted to check him in order to take a lead from PISCES JET (App J Daniel), the gelding shifted out, clipped the heels of PISCES JET and blundered badly. As a result, UNION JAC slipped and bumped AUREUS (Lou Ho) on his outside, pushing AUREUS wider and causing EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) which was crowded between KARIGARA (App L De Souza) and AUREUS, to be badly squeezed and Jockey SU Lim to become badly unbalanced. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into these incidents to a date to be fixed.

Jockey SU Lim lost his right side stirrup iron as a result of this incident and did not regain it until the home straight, thus was unable to ride EMPEROR WARRIOR with his full vigour and stop him from hanging out.

CAMERA STELLATA (J Mallyon) which had been placed on the heels of EMPEROR WARRIOR, was forced to take evasive action and switch out.

KARIGARA laid inwards in the last 200M. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	HAPPY AMIGO	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)
2	KARIGARA			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 3 (R1549)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

NO NONSENSE (App M Hanif) was slow to begin and was soon outpaced.

MAGIC RANGER (Z Khairil) laid out between the 600M and the 500M, and ran slightly wide off the bend.

SHARON’S STAR (App S Saddam) was disappointed for a run between the 500M and the 300M and was subsequently crowded approaching the 200M as MAGIC RANGER laid in briefly.

VALENTINE BABY (App S Uzair) shifted out under pressure in the last 200M and finished wide.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	MR MIURA	Capacity field	–		EA
3	MACHUNG STAR	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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 4 (R1550)       CLASS 5 – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

 Trainers M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on BERNARD’S FIGHTER (S Sandana).

 LEAP OF FAITH (App J Daniel) was slow to find its stride.

AIR POWER (App CK Khaw) over-raced in the first 400M.

FLYING AHEAD (I Saifudin) took a keen hold throughout and over-raced between the 700M and the 400M.

D’ GREAT OPULENT (HK Cheng) shifted in abruptly approaching the 400M, raced awkwardly and lost ground as a consequence.

At about the 300M, LIM’S BATTLE (HS Gill) was switched out to obtain clear running but was briefly disappointed.

PURE RABID (R Shafiq) laid in under pressure in the final 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MEGUSTO	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork)		Course scratching
4	SECOND CHANCE	Bruised near hind sole	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	AMONGST THE STARS	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)
4	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 5 (R1551)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MAGICAL BANKER (S Uzair) was slowly away.

GOLDEN DRAGON (Lou Ho) laid inwards shortly after the jump and crowded LIM’S ADMIRAL (App WK Lee) which lost its position as a result.

ABSOLUTE MAVERICK (Z Khairil) raced wide throughout.

At about the 250M, KUTTNER (F Yap) commenced to lay in under a right-hand drive and crossed OLLIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) at about the 200M when not quite clear, causing OLLIE EAGLE to take a slight check. KUTTNER continued to lay in, causing RAJA MAHKOTA (I Saifudin) to be tightened against the rail at about the 150M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey F Yap, the rider of KUTTNER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 250M, he allowed his horse to drift to the inside under a right-hand drive causing interference to OLLIE EAGLE and RAJA MAHKOTA to be checked against the rail.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey F Yap’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 18 December 2017 and to expire on 30 December 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:40pm).

At about the 250M, PLATOON (J De Souza) was forced to switch out to obtain clear running. In the last 200M, MAGICAL BANKER (App S Uzair) shifted out under pressure and had to be corrected and eased to avoid contact with SIR RALLY (S Sandana) at about the 50M.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	FLYING NEKO	Capacity field	–		EA
5	CONDADO	Capacity field	–		EA
5	AMI ELEVEN	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)
5	SATURDAY’S DELIGHT			+31
5	PLATOON			-29
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 6 (R1552)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SUPER DRAGON (F Yap) jumped inwards, causing AMAZING (App KC Wong) to be taken inwards which resulted in HK DOLLAR (H Bukhari) and EXCITING PROSPECT (J De Souza) being crowded between AMAZING and KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (App CK Khaw).

BEIJING STAR (App AK Lim) was slow to begin and always outpaced in rear.

At about the 300M, JP REGIS (S Salee) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SALAHADDIN (S Sandana) and was angled out to obtain a clear run at about the 200M.

The Stewards questioned Trainer M Sukri and Jockey I Saifudin, the Trainer and rider of MAJOR GREEN respectively regarding the gelding’s performance today. Jockey I Saifudin reported that the horse jumped well and he had intended to ride the gelding from a forward position but the pace was strong and he sat closer to midfield. He reported that the gelding’s response in the straight to be rather one-paced and disappointing. Trainer M Sukri added that although the horse has never raced for him before, he was rather disappointed with the performance based on the horse’s trackwork.

The Stewards ordered MAJOR GREEN to be checked by the Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers as it appeared to sweat freely, however, no abnormalities were detected. A post-race veterinary examination of MAJOR GREEN revealed no significant finding. The Stewards ordered the gelding to be impounded.

Jockey H Bukhari, the rider of HK DOLLAR, was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	DIRAC	Capacity field	–		EA
6	PROHIBITION	Capacity field	–		EA
6	READY TO STOCK	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	NOVA LEGEND			+22
6	SALAHADDIN			+28
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 7 (R1553)       CLASS 4 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

ARECIBO (App L De Souza) and LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) were both slow to begin.

Jockey I Saifudin, the rider of RAJA MAHESA, reported that at about the 500M, he took a precaution check to avoid the heels of GOD HELPS ME (App KC Wong).

From the 300M, GOD HELPS ME commenced to drift out under pressure. App KC Wong reported that he had limited ability to correct the drift due to his saddle slipping and as a result, ARC CARA (H Bukhari) was pushed out and the rider was forced to check off the heels of SCRAT (L Sofhan) at about the 200M.

HIGH COUNCIL (App CK Khaw) raced greenly in the straight.

At about the 300M, MOZART ECLIPSE (J De Souza) was switched in towards the rails and as he passed LARCENY (S Salee), that horse shied away in response and brushed the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	BIG TSUNAMI	Lame off fore	1000M/vet		Course scratching
7	TWODOLLAR- MUPPET	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	MOZART ECLIPSE			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

RACE 8 (R1554)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

 Acting on veterinary advice that JERAM VILLAGE was found to have a significant amount of blood in its right nostril with no sign of trauma in that area, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:11pm. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HAWAIIAN KING (App W Faizal) was slow to begin.

FORTUNIQUE (L Sofhan) was very slow to begin.

At about the 1100M, METIER STAR (J De Souza) was over-racing and was forced to check off the heels of PORSENCE (F Yap).

Between the 900M and the 600M, BADCOE (HS Gill) raced without cover.

Approaching the 400M, HAWAIIAN KING (App W Faizal) laid out causing CRAZY CLUB to be tightened for room between HAWAIIAN KING and CRAZY CLUB. App W Faizal, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of this incident and warned to show greater awareness to the other runners under similar circumstances in future.

When questioned regarding the performance of HAWAIIAN KING, Trainer L Moy, the Trainer of HAWAIIAN KING, reported that he had entered the horse in 3 Barrier Practices subsequent to its win in its last start and the horse had shown its moderate ability at best in those Practices. He felt that the horse had been disappointing today, although this was perhaps explained by him racing in a higher grade and having lost ground due to a poor jump. App W Faizal, the rider of HAWAIIAN KING, stated that the horse seemed to lose concentration in the barrier leading to the poor jump. A post-race veterinary examination of HAWAIIAN KING revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	JERAM VILLAGE	Significant blood in its right nostril	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 5:11pm
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	CRAZY CLUB			-24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1555)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ELF’S DREAM (App L De Souza) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped MR EPIC (App CK Khaw). ELF’S DREAM became unbalanced, brushed PHANTASOS (M Zairi) and lost ground as a result.

SPEED CRAFT (App KC Wong) was slow to begin.

At about the 300M, MR EPIC commenced to lay in under pressure, taking PUSONG PINOY (Lou Ho) and subsequently HEIRRO (I Saifudin) off their lines to the inside. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident until the following day.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	BIRRALEE ROAD	Capacity field	–		EA
9	ORION	Capacity field	–		EA
9	NOVA 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)
9	TAIL SPIN			+19
9	SINGSURAT			-55
9	PUSONG PINOY			+24
9	SPEED CRAFT			+35
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2017, SLTC TRACKWORK

 Trainer LN Danis was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for allowing TRUDEAU to do slow work on Track No. 2 during trackwork on the above date at the Selangor Turf Club, which is contrary to the Track Regulations.

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 RACE 7 (R1542) SPORTS TOTO SUPREME CHALLENGE CUP 2017 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The Stewards, on 12 December 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into an incident at about the 1150M in which JERAM VILLAGE (S Sandana) and GHOST EMPEROR (App P Haris) were tightened for room on the inside of KEEN DRAGON (Z Khairil). They interviewed Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of KEEN DRAGON, App P Haris, the rider of GHOST EMPEROR.  and App W Faizal, the rider of ROSELLI, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy.

 The Stewards observed that KEEN DRAGON slightly shied away from ROSELLI and shifted inside, causing GHOST EMPEROR and JERAM VILLAGE to be taken towards the rail. JERAM VILLAGE was then angled outwards to avoid contact with the rail and as a result GHOST EMPEROR was squeezed and forced to check. The Stewards established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such deemed it as a racing incident.

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 RACE 5 (R1540) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The Stewards, on 12 December 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, reopened an inquiry into the running and handling of LINCOLN’S EXCUSE (Z Khairil), which was switched out to obtain clear running at about the 400M and finished wide. When questioned on the race day, Jockey Z Khairil had stated that he did not take an available gap directly in front of him as he did not wish to start his finishing effort too early.

 The Stewards interviewed Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of LINCOLN’S EXCUSE, and L Moy, the Trainer of LINCOLN’S EXCUSE. Trainer L Moy explained that this was the gelding’s second start for him after it had been transferred from Singapore. He had been disappointed by the previous run on 19^th November 2017 in which LINCOLN’S EXCUSE was ridden forward (by a different rider) over 1200M and failed to finish off his race strongly. After consideration and having analysed recordings of the gelding’s previous races in Singapore, he instructed Jockey Z Khairil to ride the horse in a patient manner over today’s distance of 1400M. Jockey Z Khairil stated that in his opinion, it is generally an advantage to race wide in the home straight on rain-affected going and as such he preferred to switch outside.

Having heard their evidence, the Stewards warned Jockey Z Khairil that in future he should take all available opportunities to make progress in the closing stages of a race.

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 RACE 5 (R1540) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The Stewards, on 12 December 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of KABALI (App M Hanif) which raced well back in the field before making some late progress, despite laying in between the 400M and the 200M. They interviewed App M Hanif, the rider of KABALI, and Trainer LN Danis, the Trainer of KABALI and also App Hanif’s Master.

 Trainer LN Danis informed the Stewards that until the week of the race, he was under the impression that KABALI would be transferred to another Trainer in Perak and would not race under his name again. He was therefore surprised that the Owner instructed him to enter KABALI for this race, as the gelding had been under a lighter training regime in the last few weeks.  Nevertheless, he did his best to prepare KABALI adequately for the race and started him in an Official Race Trial on 5^th December 2017.

 App Hanif stated that as the regular rider of KABALI, he knew that the gelding would struggle after rain had affected the going and therefore attempted to maneuver to the outside at the start of the home straight in an attempt to find better ground. He further added that he had reported KABALI to be unsuited by the going.

The Stewards reminded Trainer LN Danis of his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(2) in that if in future he is in any doubt over any horse’s fitness, condition or eligibility to race he must consult the Veterinary Surgeon or Stipendiary Steward before presenting the horse to race. They warned App M Hanif that in future he should ride all his mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query.

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 RACE 2 (R1537) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The Stewards, on 12 December 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of ENDURANCE (App CK Khaw), which raced in rear before making late progress. They interviewed App CK Khaw, the rider of ENDURANCE, and Trainer R Lines, the Trainer of ENDURANCE and also App CK Khaw’s Master.

 Trainer R Lines explained that he was rather disappointed with ENDURANCE’s last performance on 22^nd October 2017, in which the mare had been ridden aggressively to establish a clear lead but had compounded badly in the last 200M to finish eighth. He had therefore instructed App CK Khaw to ride her more conservatively on this occasion and was pleased with the result. He further added that although ENDURANCE was able to lead on 22^nd October in a 1400M race, the mare lacks sufficient pace to race forward over today’s distance of 1200M.

 Having heard their evidence, the Stewards reminded Trainer R Lines of his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(8) to notify the Stewards of a horse which he intends to be ridden in a different manner than in recent starts. They warned App CK Khaw that in future he should ride all his mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query.

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 RACE 10 (R1545) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The Stewards, on 12 December 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of GOOD MUMMY (App L de Souza) which was switched inside at about the 150M to obtain clear running and thereafter finished well under apparent tender handling. They interviewed App L De Souza, the rider of GOOD MUMMY and Trainer R Lines, the Trainer of GOOD MUMMY and also App L De Souza’s Master.

 Trainer R Lines stated that GOOD MUMMY is usually ridden in a midfield position, but that he instructed App L De Souza to sit back in the field based on his opinion that today’s race contained several front-runners. App L De Souza stated that GOOD MUMMY was constantly changing her legs in the final 100M, which he reported to Stipendiary Steward Thanaraja Kasinathan after the race.

 GOOD MUMMY was entered to race again on 16^th December 2017 but was subsequently scratched on veterinary advice. When presented to the veterinary surgeon, she was 2/5 lame at the trot and also displayed a swelling on her lower left fore. The Stipendiary Stewards used their powers under MRA Rule 21(h) to order an ultrasound examination of the affected area which revealed an area of potential damage, comprising approximately 15% of the superficial digital flexor tendon, in the same place at which the swelling was observed. As a result, GOOD MUMMY was diagnosed with an acute tendon injury of the left fore superficial digital flexor tendon and Trainer R Lines was advised that the mare should be not be subjected to full training for the next two months.

 In light of this evidence, the Stewards decided not to charge App L De Souza with a breach of any MRA Rule. However, they did observe that, in their opinion, App L De Souza was riding GOOD MUMMY with less than his full vigour even before he was alerted to her discomfort by the mare changing legs in the last 100M. With this in mind, they warned him that he would be expected to ride all his horses with vigour in the latter stages of the race, noting that he had received a similar warning on 16^th September 2017. The Stewards will require GOOD MUMMY to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

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 POST RACE URINE:        

10 DECEMBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

The report dated 14 December 2017 (V17/134) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 December 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

10 DECEMBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

 The report dated 14 December 2017 (V17/135) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 December 2017, 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
4	STREET CHAMP	Unfixed	S Anandan	EA
4	BERNARD’S FIGHTER	Unfixed	S Sandana	EA

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	NUMERO UNO	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
2	RACING MAN	Bruised left knee	Vet exam	–
3	GOOD MUMMY	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
4	GLORY KID	Cut off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	MY GOODNESS	Colic	Vet exam	–
6	SEA HORIZON	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
9	COMMON SENSE	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, SATURDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	JUST DUIT		No significant finding		–	–
2	EMPEROR WARRIOR		No significant finding		–	–
2	UNION JAC		Cut near hind		Vet exam	–
2	SILVER MAN		No significant finding		–	–
3	SHARON’S STAR		Lame both fore		1000M/vet	App Saddam reported – not striding out freely
3	MAGIC RANGER		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
3	NO NONSENSE		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	App M Hanif reported – making respiratory noises
4	D’GREAT SWIFT		No significant finding		–	–
4	LEAP OF FAITH		Injury to its near fore limb
4	SATELLITE LEGEND		No significant finding		–	–
4	STREET CHAMP		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	LIM’S ADMIRAL		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
5	RAJA MAHKOTA		Cut off hind		Vet exam	–
5	OLLIE EAGLE		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
6	BEIJING STAR		No significant finding		–	App AK Lim reported – not striding out freely
6	MAJOR GREEN		No significant finding		–	Impounded
7	LARCENY		No significant finding		–	–
7	LIM’S GREETING		No significant finding		–	Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely
7	RAJA MAHEESA		No significant finding		–	–
8	HAWAIIAN KING		No significant finding		–	–
8	JERAM VILLAGE		Significant blood in its right nostril		Vet exam	Withdrawn at 5:11pm
8	PORSENCE		No significant finding		–	–
9	TAIL SPIN		No significant finding		–	–
12/12/17	GOOD MUMMY		Acute tendon injury of the left fore superficial digital flexor tendon		1000M/vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R4		Trainer M Sukri (BERNARD’S FIGHTER) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
		R6		Jockey H Bukhari (HK DOLLAR) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(6)(c)(i)
		14/12/17		Trainer LN Danis (TRUDEAU) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		R5		Jockey F Yap (KUTTNER) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		R2		App L De Souza (KARIGARA) & App J Daniel (PISCES JET)
		R9		App CK Khaw (MR EPIC)

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2017

SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017

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 (R1536)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to confirm whether Jockey SU Lim was available prior to declaring him on POLO MASTER. POLO MASTER was declared a non-runner by the Stewards on compassionate grounds at a later stage.

JUST DUIT (S Sandana) jumped inwards on leaving the gates and brushed STREET CHAMP (M Zairi) which was slowly into stride as a consequence.

At the 1000M, ASTRO MAN (L Sofhan) was awkwardly placed on the heels of HEAVENLY GIFT (Z Khairil).

Between the 500 and the 400M, ASTRO MAN was disappointed for a run on the heels of HEAVENLY GIFT.

Approaching the 400M, JUST DUIT was forced to switch wide out to obtain clear running.

Between the 300M and the 100M, HEAVENLY GIFT was disappointed for a run on the heels of RAINBOW CENTRE (App AK Lim).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	POLO MASTER	Compassionate grounds	–		Withdrawn by Stewards
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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1537)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

TOTO 4D STAKES

OLLIE EAGLE (SU Lim) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider and was passed fit to race.

ZION SPLENDOUR (SS Vanan) was forced to race wide into the straight.

At about the 900M, D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J De Souza) threw its head up in response to being crowded by OLLIE EAGLE.

BIRRALEE ROAD (S Salee) was forced to race wide from the 800M.

Approaching the 600M, DANE’S ANATOMY (S Sandana) had to be eased off the heels of MONTE CARLO (F Yap).

The Stewards questioned Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer LN Danis the rider and Trainer of MANMADHAN respectively regarding the mare’s disappointing performance today. Jockey Z Khairil reported that MANMADHAN was slightly slow to jump resulting in him being placed further back in the field. He further added that the mare was disappointing in the straight. Trainer LN Danis stated that he was disappointed with the mare’s performance today especially in light of its win in its previous start and an encouraging recent Barrier Practice. A post-race veterinary examination of MANMADHAN revealed no significant finding. The mare was impounded.

ENDURANCE (App CK Khaw) raced in rear before making late progress. An inquiry into the running and handling of ENDURANCE will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	UNCLE POLO	Compassionate grounds	–		Withdrawn by Stewards
2	MAGIC RANGER	Capacity field	–		EA
2	PHANTASOS	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)
2	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 3 (R1538)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

TOTO 4D JACKPOT STAKES

App W Faizal, the rider of SHARON’S STAR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder.

AUGUSTA (R Shafiq) was very slow to begin and lost several lengths. When questioned, Jockey R Shafiz reported that AUGUSTA lost concentration in the barrier and commenced to lay against the right side of the barrier just before the gates opened. AUGUSTA will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

ELHAAME (Z Khairil) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 300M, PURE RABID (A Nawawi) was switched inwards to obtain a clear run, however was crowded between the 300M and the 200M, was crowded for room between LIM’S RANGER (HS Gill) and ELHAAME (Z Khairil).

The Stewards questioned Trainer SB Tan into the improved performance shown by the winner, PANCA DELIMA (App L De Souza). Trainer SB Tan stated that PANCA DELIMA was better suited by today’s 1200M distance than the 1400M distance in its last start. He also added that in its last start, it was resuming under a 3-month spell and lost a shoe during the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	SEE FOR YOURSELF	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	SPEED CRAFT	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	ELHAAME			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1539)       INITIATION – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SUPREME TOTO 6/58 STAKES 

WHAT (I Saifudin) shied and stopped dead on the way to the start, then reared, dislodging its rider. Thereafter WHAT bolted to the start and was apprehended behind the barrier. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race. WHAT 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. 

At about the 1150M, SOON YOU THINK (A Nawawi) commenced to hang inwards causing ONCE A THIEF (App S Uzair) to be taken inwards at about the 1100M and made contact with WHAT (I Saifudin) which threw its head up in response and commenced to race greenly.

Approaching the 1000M, WHAT again threw its head up in response to RUN BABY RUN (App WK Lee) laying in and threatening to crowd him. 

Just inside the 200M, App S Uzair, the rider of ONCE A THIEF, lost the use of his right stirrup iron in response to the gelding stumbling and was unable to recover it before the finish. When questioned, App S Uzair, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, stated that ONCE A THIEF veered right and stumbled in response to SANGKURIANG (R Shafiq) laying out towards him. The Stewards informed Trainer L Moy that they will continue to monitor the suitability of the rides accepted by App S Uzair due to his limited riding experience. 

RUN BABY RUN raced greenly in the straight.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1/2kg to 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	POKEMON BABY	Compassionate grounds	–		Withdrawn by Stewards
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)
4	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 5 (R1540)       CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

STAR TOTO 6/50 STAKES

Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on LION CONQUEROR. 

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:25pm due to a rain shower.

POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

LINCOLN’S EXCUSE (Z Khairil) over-raced without cover in the early stages.

MIROTIC (App WK Lee) hung out approaching the 500M and finished wide out. MIROTIC was also observed to have raced greenly in the closing stages.

Approaching the 500M, JUBILATION (App KC Wong) was forced to switch wide out to obtain clear running and thereafter commenced to lay in at about the 400M causing its rider to ease and straighten briefly approaching the 200M.

KABALI (App M Hanif) raced well-back in the field and from the 400M to the 200M, laid in under pressure and thereafter was forced to switch out to the outside of LION CONQUEROR to obtain clear running at about the 150M. App M Hanif, the rider of KABALI, reported that his horse did not act in the going. The Stewards will hold an inquiry into the running and handling of KABALI at a date to be fixed.

LINCOLN’S EXCUSE (Z Khairil) was switched out to obtain clear running at about the 400M and finished wide. When questioned, Jockey Z Khairil stated that he did not take an available gap directly in front of him as he did not wish to start his finishing effort too early. The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of LINCOLN’S EXCUSE and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.

NOVA CANO which was beaten 24 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	TAWQEET	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	GOLDEN DRAGON	Capacity field	–		EA
5	D’GREAT LUCK	Capacity field	–		EA
5	TIGER BAY	Injury to its right hind	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 1:20pm
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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1541)       CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

POWER TOTO 6/55 STAKES

PACHELBEL’S CANON (Z Khairil) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider and was passed fit to race.

TRIPLE ONE STAR (J De Souza) slipped on jumping and was slightly away as a consequence.

HIGH TROJA (J Mallyon) was slowly into stride.

SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) was forced to ease approaching the 500M and switched left to obtain clear running to the inside of LEE BANK (SS Vanan).

PERFECT PEARL (App KC Wong) was forced to race wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	MR NEWMAN	Capacity field	–		EA
6	WINGED FOOT	Capacity field	–		EA
6	MAZANDARAN	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	ORIENTAL SPIRIT			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1542)       SPORTS TOTO SUPREME CHALLENGE CUP 2017

– 1400M (LONG COURSE A) 

At about the 1350M, REBEL FURY (Lou Ho) and BADCOE (SS Vanan) were crowded on the inside of Q NINE MAGIC (App J Daniel) which laid in. The Stewards held an inquiry into this incident and as a result of this inquiry, warned App J Daniel, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer KF Coetzee, that in future he must show greater awareness of horses on his inside shortly after the start.

At about the 1150M, JERAM VILLAGE (S Sandana) and GHOST EMPEROR (App P Haris) were tightened for room on the inside of KEEN DRAGON (Z Khairil) which shifted in. The Stewards will hold an inquiry into this incident at a date to be fixed.

At about the 1000M, ROSELLI (App W Faizal) shifted in abruptly, leaving KEEN DRAGON awkwardly placed on its heels. As a consequence, KEEN DRAGON was eased to avoid the heels of ROSELLI and MR ARMSTRONG (J Mallyon) was forced to check off the heels of KEEN DRAGON.

KEEN DRAGON was forced to switch wide out approaching the 500M to obtain clear running.

At about the 400M, ROSELLI was switched out wide to obtain a clear run but thereafter laid out in response to the jockey using the whip in his left hand and continued wide.

At about the 300M, GHOST EMPEROR (App P Haris) was switched left to obtain a clear run and thereafter commenced to lay in causing MR ARMSTRONG to be taken inwards in response.

Approaching the 200M, Jockey S Sandana, the rider of JERAM VILLAGE, dropped his whip while attempting to switch it from his right to the left hand. Jockey S Sandana was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

In the last 200M, MR PAULANDRE (App S Saddam) laid out under pressure.

App S Uzair, the rider of STICK SEEKER, reported that his saddle slipped backwards in the straight

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	BRILLIANT DEAL	Capacity field	–		EA
7	BRIGHT LIFE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	BATTLE HORSE	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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1543)       CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

TOTO 6D STAKES 

ONE FOR ALL (Z Khairil) was slowly away but soon recovered into a midfield position.

SILVER VICTOR (App WK Lee) and BIG PARIS (HS Gill) brushed into each other on jumping.

TARZAN (App W Faizal) was slowly away and jumped inwards causing CHIPS (App KC Wong) to be crowded between TARZAN and SILVER VICTOR, which had shifted outwards as a result of an earlier contact with BIG PARIS. As a consequence, CHIPS became unbalanced and lost his position.

LISBOA STAR (J De Souza) and SILVER VICTOR, which both took forward positions, both over-raced in the first half of the race.

BEIJING STAR (App AK Lim) laid out under pressure and finished wide out.

PICASSO 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
8	LIKA TIGER	Capacity field	–		EA
8	ABSOLUTE MAVERICK	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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1544)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) 

SNOW DANCER (Lou Ho) jumped out awkwardly to the right and made contact with DETERMINE TO WIN (SU Lim) and then became unbalanced, making contact with UNION JAC (Z Khairil).

D’GREAT OPULENT (F Yap) laid in under pressure between the 400M to the 200M.

From the 150M, WILL BE BETTER (App AK Lim) commenced to lay out under pressure causing the rider to put down his whip to straighten his mount in the last 3 strides thus avoiding contact with UNION JAC.

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

RACE 10 (R1545)     CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

TOTO 5D STAKES

In the first few strides, AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) laid in and brushed SCOTTIE (Z Khairil).

Approaching the 1000M, SCOTTIE was over-racing and shifted out abruptly taking KING OPERA (SS Vanan) out onto RED SAPPHIRE (J De Souza) which was pushed out in response and bumped MILITARY STAR (HS Gill).

At about the 1000M, DELTA WING (App KC Wong) shifted out at the same time as KING OPERA shifted in causing AUSSIE EAGLE to be tightened between them and to take a check. The Stewards established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such deemed it as a racing incident.

At about the 400M, FRENCH VINTAGE (App T See) was switched out for a run and AMAZING (F Yap) was forced wide in response. The Stewards showed App T See the vision of this incident and warned him the he must show greater awareness of horses on his outside when performing a similar maneuver under similar circumstances in future.  

At about the 150M, GOOD MUMMY (App L De Souza) was switched inside to obtain clear running and thereafter finished well under apparent tender handling. An inquiry into the running and handling of GOOD MUMMY will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	D’GREAT ARES	Capacity field	–		EA
10	SEA HORIZON	Capacity field	–		EA
10	NATION THEATRE	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	SPECIAL LUCK			-22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R1546)     CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)                                   

EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) jumped inwards causing CHINESE SILHOUETTE (App S Uzair) to lose its position.

At about the 1100M, SKYHAWK (J De Souza) commenced to hang in, crowding SPIRIT OF SPEED (App T See), made contact and was turned inwards causing SPIRIT OF SPEED to be checked. The Stewards held an inquiry into the incident and as a result, warned Jockey J De Souza that in future he must take all possible and permissible measures to allow space on horses to his inside.

D’GREAT LEGION (App L De Souza) was slowly away and was urged to obtain a forward position, however, found herself with insufficient room on the inside of EASTWOOD (App WK Lee) and was forced to ease approaching the 1000M.

EASTWOOD laid out under pressure in the last 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	ACME	Capacity field	–		EA
11	BULL AND BEAR	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)
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

RACE 4 (R1462) CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A) NHS DRESSAGE STAKES, SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

App P Haris, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, was shown the vision of his ride on SHELLOMADA and was warned by the Stewards that in future he must improve his ability to ride a vigorous finish.

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – TUESDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2017           

RACE 11 (R1469) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 21 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident at about the 100M in the above race. Evidence was taken from App AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT OPULENT, in the presence of his Master, Trainer F Maynard who is also the Trainer of D’GREAT OPULENT, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of SANDY’S PRIDE, and Jockey SU Lim, the rider of EMPEROR WARRIOR.

App AM Aizat was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the last 100M, he allowed his mount to shift in away from the whip and took corrective measures too late.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AM Aizat’s 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 27 November 2017 and to expire on 16 December 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:20pm).

RACE 2 (R1460) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 21 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident approaching the 1000M in the above race. Evidence was taken from App AK Lim, the rider of OLLIE EAGLE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer WC Lim who is also the Trainer of OLLIE EAGLE. After reviewing the films and considering the evidence tendered, App AK Lim was warned to leave sufficient room for runners on his inside when approaching the bend in future.

The Stewards also concluded an inquiry into an incident at about the 300M in the above race and took evidence from App AK Lim, the rider of OLLIE EAGLE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer WC Lim who is also the Trainer of OLLIE EAGLE.

App AK Lim pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 300M in the above race, he was too late to straighten his mount which shifted out under pressure, causing interference to EASTERN TOWKAY (App CK Khaw).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AK Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 22 November 2017 and to expire on 26 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:35pm). 

RACE 9 (R1467) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 21 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, continued an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the start and the running and handling of SPLENDOR in the race. Evidence was taken from App S Uzair, the rider of SPLENDOR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy who is also the Trainer of SPLENDOR. App S Uzair was assisted in translation by Syce Suny Bin Jainis (S.483), an employee of Trainer L Moy. App W Faizal who had previously ridden SPLENDOR in all its races and Official Race Trials, attended at the request of the Stewards, as did App WK Lee, the rider of LIM’S ADMIRAL, and Dr Silamban Subbarao, the Chief Starter. The Stewards adjourned the inquiry for further investigations to take place regarding this matter.

Amendment

WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2017, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for galloping VALENTINE BABY (Y222) and an Unnamed horse on the heath track during the above trackwork, which is contrary to Track Regulations. 

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2017           

RACE 11 (R1469) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017 

The Stewards, on 28 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the reasons why App KC Wong, the rider of BARKER ROAD KID, appeared to ride with less vigour in the last 100M after taking the lead in the above race. Evidence was taken from App KC Wong, the rider of BARKER ROAD KID, in the presence of his Master, Trainer KL Chong.

App KC Wong was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

1. At approximately the 100M, he commenced to ride with less urgency and stopped using his whip.
2. In the last 100M of the race, when BARKER ROAD KID was in the lead, he looked over his left and right shoulders on several occasions rather than focusing on maintaining his horse’s momentum.
3. Between the 100M and the last 3 strides, he pushed BARKER ROAD KID with less vigour than previously, thus failing to maintain the horse’s momentum.
4. When he did start to push with his full strength again, it was too late to recover the momentum of BARKER ROAD KID, being in the last 3 strides of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App KC Wong’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from 29 November 2017 and to expire on 28 March 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:50pm).

App KC Wong 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 will be held at a date to be fixed. 

RACE 9 (R1467) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 28 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the start and the running and handling of SPLENDOR in the above race. Further evidence was taken from App S Uzair, the rider of SPLENDOR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy who is also the Trainer of SPLENDOR. App S Uzair was assisted in translation by Syce Suny Bin Jainis (S.483), an employee of Trainer L Moy. App W Faizal who had previously ridden SPLENDOR in all its races and Official Race Trials, also attended at the request of the Stewards.

The Stewards also concluded their investigation into the reasons for App S Uzair being declared to ride SPLENDOR when the gelding’s established regular rider, App W Faizal was available. In this matter they were satisfied with the explanations and supporting evidence provided by Trainer L Moy and Mr CS Tan, the owner of SPLENDOR.

However, Trainer L Moy was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 35(5) which relates to the Trainer’s responsibility to give adequate instructions to the riders of their horses in every race to ensure that every horse is raced on its merit.

The particulars of the charge were that:

1. He failed to give adequate instructions to App S Uzair about how to react if SPLENDOR had a bad jump.
2. By his own admission, he did not allow for the possibility that SPLENDOR would repeat his difficult manners at the jump as demonstrated on the 15th and 29th of August 2017 in the gelding’s Official Race Trials and Practices.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Trainer L Moy’s mitigating factors, previous record, submissions on penalty, and his responsibilities as the Master of App S Uzair. He was fined RM5,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3.30pm).

The Stewards warned App S Uzair that in future he should ride his mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query, even if they forfeit ground at the start. They also informed him in the presence of Trainer L Moy, his Master, that until further notice, he will only be allowed to accept mounts that the Stewards deem to be suitable for him.

TUESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2017, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST / PRACTICE

SACRED SPIN sustained an injury, fell and failed to complete its Barrier Test. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SACRED SPIN had fractured its shoulder and spine, and was subsequently euthanized.

VALBERRY which broke through the gates, was withdrawn from its Barrier Practice by order of the Stewards. VALBERRY will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2017           

RACE 9 (R1467) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

Trainer L Moy subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal. The Appeal against the penalty of the fine of RM5000/- will be held at a date to be fixed. 

POST RACE URINE:                                

19 NOVEMBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017                                                                       

The report dated 24 November 2017 (V17/126) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected. 

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

19 NOVEMBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017 

The report dated 24 November 2017 (V17/127) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST-RACE URINE:

25^th & 26^th NOVEMBER 2017

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2017

The report dated 7^th  December 2017 (V17/131) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 53 bottles of coded urine samples and 55 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26^th November 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEYS’ URINE SAMPLES:

25^th & 26^th NOVEMBER 2017

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2017

The report dated 7^th December 2017 (V17/132) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26^th November 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

Addendum

RACE 2 (R1489)  CLASS 4 – 1600M (lc) – MITAVITE XLR8 HANDICAP

2^nd DAY, SATURDAY, 25^th NOVEMBER 2017

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2017

JOYFUL (App KC Tham) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MOGAN’S PRIDE (F Yap) which rolled out at the 350M and again at the 100M when ALASAMO (C Goon) rolled out.

RACE 4 (R1500) LISTED RACE (SW) – 1400M(sc) – TAN SRI DAVID V.JEYARATNAM CHARITY CUP – 3^rd DAY, SUNDAY, 26^th NOVEMBER 2017

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2017

BRILLIANT DEAL (App W Faizal) dipped at the 1200M. 

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	FAST RICH	Unfixed	App S Saddam	EA
9	D’GREAT OPULENT	R Shafiq	F Yap	Medical
10	HAPPY DAYZ	R Shafiq	S Sandana	Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	RANGITAIKI	Stone-bruised off fore leg	Vet exam	–
1	UNCLE GLORY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
1	DUBLEO BEAUTY	Sore back	Vet exam	–
6	SPLENDOR	Cellulitis near fore leg	Vet exam (2 days embargo from trackwork)	–
8	GET THE LOTSKI	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
11	DYNAMIC TRIO	Sore back both sides	Vet exam (3 days embargo from trackwork)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	ARLO		No significant finding		–	–
2	MONTE CARLO		No significant finding		–	–
2	BIRRALEE ROAD		No significant finding		–	–
2	MANMADHAN		No significant finding		–	Impounded.
3	LOVE GOES AROUND		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
3	EXCITING PROSPECT		No significant finding		–	–
3	ELHAAME		No significant finding		–	–
3	AUGUSTA		Very slow to begin & lost several lengths / No significant finding		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
4	WHAT		Shied & stopped, reared, dislodged rider & bolted / No significant finding		1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)	–
5	TIGER BAY		Injury to its right hind		Vet exam	Withdrawn at 1:20pm
5	JUBILATION		No significant finding		–	App KC Wong reported not striding out freely.
5	NOVA CANO		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
6	TILSWORTH FRANKIE		No significant finding		–	–
6	TRIPLE ONE STAR		No significant finding		–	–
6	PERFECT PEARL		No significant finding		–	–
7	ROSELLI		No significant finding		–	–
7	Q NINE MAGIC		No significant finding		–	–
7	BADCOE		No significant finding		–	–
7	REBEL FURY		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
8	GOLD KIDS		No significant finding		–	–
8	CHIPS		No significant finding		–	–
9	SANDY’S PRIDE		No significant finding		–	–
9	HERECOMES- MYMONEY		No significant finding		–	–
10	SCOTTIE		No significant finding		–	–
10	FRENCH VINTAGE		No significant finding		–	–
10	MILITARY STAR		No significant finding		–	–
11	ROCK AND STONE		No significant finding		–	Jockey S Sandana reported not striding out freely.
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R1		Trainer WC Lim (POLO MASTER) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
		R3		App W Faizal (SHARON’S STAR) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i)
		R5		Trainer SY Lim (LION CONQUEROR) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
		R7		Jockey S Sandana (JERAM VILLAGE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow Up		R2		App CK Khaw (ENDURANCE)
		R5		App M Hanif / Trainer LN Danis (KABALI) Jockey Z Khairil (LINCOLN’S EXCUSE)
		R7		Incident at about 1150M: App W Faizal (ROSELLI), Jockey Z Khairil (KEEN DRAGON) & App P Haris (GHOST EMPEROR)
		R10		App L De Souza (GOOD MUMMY)

 

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2017

SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017 

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 5), upgraded to “Good” after Race 5. 

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 (R1459)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

NHS EQUINE EXPOSITION STAKES 

POLO MASTER (App AK Lim) was slow to begin and was outpaced in the first half of the race.

LITTLE LION (App P Haris) which was difficult to be loaded, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

At about the 700M, NO NONSENSE (App M Hanif) eased to avoid the heels of D’GREAT WALL (App CK Khaw).

At about the 350M, NO NONSENSE was angled inwards to obtain clear running and thereafter commenced to lay in under pressure.

In the last 50M, VALENTINE BABY (App S Uzair) commenced to lay in under pressure.

The Stewards questioned App M Hanif, the rider of NO NONSENSE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer LN Danis, and Trainer SY Lim, the Trainer of NO NONSENSE. App M Hanif stated that NO NONSENSE who was wearing Blinkers for the first time, showed no inclination to go forward in the early stages. He added that the horse showed some response to pressure in the straight but laid in badly, forcing him to switch his whip at the 100M and interrupting NO NONSENSE’s momentum. A post-race veterinary examination of NO NONSENSE 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
1	WILL BE BETTER	Capacity field	–		EA
1	CHINESE SILHOUETTE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	KARIGARA	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	RED EASTERN			+15
1	LITTLE LION			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 2 (R1460)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

 NHS EQUESTRIAN STAKES

OLLIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) which spread a plate behind the barriers, was replated, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

D’GREAT NIMBUS (App L De Souza) which failed to reach the start within the appointed time, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:25pm. The mare 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.

EASTERN TOWKAY (App CK Khaw) jumped inwards causing LIM’S RANGER (HS Gill) to be crowded between EASTERN TOWKAY and D’GREAT NIMBUS. As a result, LIM’S RANGER lost its position.

Approaching the 1000M, OLLIE EAGLE laid in causing EASTERN TOWKAY and GOOD MUMMY (J De Souza) to be crowded on his inside and as a consequence. REYSHA (J Mallyon) was forced to check off the heels of GOOD MUMMY. In doing so, REYSHA shifted inwards crowding VERGLATICA (App T See). The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a date to be fixed.

At about the 300M, OLLIE EAGLE shifted out under pressure causing EASTERN TOWKAY to be taken wider. Approaching the 200M, OLLIE EAGLE again rolled out, making contact with EASTERN TOWKAY which was carried off its true racing line. REYSHA was shifted out in response to this incident. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a date to be fixed.

At about the 250M, JET ACE (A Nawawi) was disappointed for a run on the heels of GHOST AFFAIR (App WK Lee).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	TAKE A BOW	Bruised near fore fetlock & lame off fore tendon	1000M/vet		Course scratching
2	ZENZERO	Lame near fore knee	1000M/vet		Course scratching
2	D’GREAT NIMBUS	Failed to reach the start within the appointed time	1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)		Withdrawn at 1:25pm
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)
2	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1461)       CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

NHS ENDURANCE STAKES

FRENCH VINTAGE (M Zairi) and FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER (TK Barnabas) were both slow to begin.

MAXIM DRAGON (G Pereira) began awkwardly and in doing so, shifted in and brushed FRENCH VINTAGE.

PROHIBITION (HS Gill) was wide until the home straight.

FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER raced with little enthusiasm until showing a belated response in the final 200M at which point he was forced to switch out to avoid the heels of UNCLE POLO (App AK Lim). FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER 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.

D’GREAT LEGION (J De Souza) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	JP REGIS	Upper respiratory tract infection & lame off hind	1000M/vet		Course scratching
3	MEGUSTO	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	MACHUNG STAR			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1462)       CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

 NHS DRESSAGE STAKES 

SACRED SPIN (App T See) stood still when the barrier opened and lost many lengths. When questioned, App T See, the rider of SACRED SPIN, stated that the horse commenced to lose concentration in the barrier despite his attempts to maintain the horse’s focus by forcing his head upwards. A post-race veterinary examination of SACRED SPIN revealed no significant finding. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again and was impounded.

NANA (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

At about the 1000M, HAPPY EDDINGTON (SS Vanan) had to be eased off the heels of RISING GLORY (App KC Wong).

At about the 350M, RISING GLORY (App KC Wong) commenced to lay in under pressure and at about the 200M, shifted out abruptly and had to be straightened to avoid contact with LIKA TIGER (J De Souza). Approaching the 100M, RISING GLORY again shifted out, causing LIKA TIGER to be taken slightly wide.

At about the 300M, GOOD DEAL (App S Zulfikri) commenced to lay in under pressure and had to be straightened to avoid contact with GREENSTONE (A Nawawi).

GRAND PRINCE (App WK Lee) and BIG GHOST (HS Gill) which were beaten 21 and 30 lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.

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

RACE 5 (R1463)       MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

NHS BREED DISPLAY STAKES

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

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SWEEPING CHANCE which was withdrawn due to extreme unruliness in the barrier, was seen to kick out at a section of running rail in anger. The Stewards, while accepting that he had been genuinely frightened, warned him about his conduct. Jockey HS Gill was examined by the Club Doctor and was passed fit to fulfill the remainder of his riding engagements today.

SWEEPING CHANCE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:55pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

EL CONDOR (Lou Ho) was fractious in the barrier in response to the unruly behavior of SWEEPING CHANCE. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:57pm. Jockey Lou was examined by the Club Doctor and was passed fit to fulfill the remainder of his riding engagements today.

SANGKURIANG (App T See) jumped inwards causing SHARON’S STAR (App CK Khaw) to be eased off SANGKURIANG’s heels.

HAPPY DAYZ (G Pereira) jumped very awkwardly inwards and was slow to find its stride as a consequence. HAPPY DAYZ further showed a tendency to roll inwards and raced awkwardly at about the 300M.

TEDDY BEAR (App S Zulfikri) was slow to begin.

At about the 300M, POKEMON BABY (App AK Lim) laid in abruptly in response to a right-handed drive causing LISBOA STAR (J De Souza) to be bumped and taken to the left.

SHARON’S STAR laid out under pressure at about the 200M and thereafter laid in and raced greenly.

At about the 200M, POKEMON BABY again shifted to the left as WHAT IFF (S Anandan) shifted to the right causing LISBOA STAR to be crowded between them and eased momentarily. LISBOA STAR was switched out to obtain clear running at about the 150M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	HERECOMESMYMONEY	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SWEEPING CHANCE	Extreme unruliness in the barrier	1000M/vet (from the starting stall)		Withdrawn at 2:55pm
5	EL CONDOR	Fractious in the barrier due to SWEEPING CHANCE’s unruly behaviour	–		Withdrawn at 2:57pm
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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1464)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

NHS HORSEBACK ARCHERY STAKES

BEIJING STAR (App AK Lim) was slow to begin.

PERFECT PEARL (App KC Wong) jumped awkwardly causing the rider to become unbalanced and brushed with AMI ELEVEN (App L De Souza).

At about the 1150M, ALAN (SU Lim) appeared to stumble briefly and as a consequence, PERFECT PEARL lost his position and was forced to run wide between the 1000M and the 800M in order to obtain forward position.

At about the 100M, AMI ELEVEN was briefly disappointed for a run onto the heels of SO THE THING (SS Vanan) before obtaining a clear run in the closing stages.

In the last 50M, PERFECT PEARL shifted out abruptly in response to the rider, App KC Wong, switching the whip to his left hand and crossed MAGICAL BANKER (App S Uzair) when not 2 lengths clear. The Stewards reprimanded App KC Wong and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future and to respect the 2-length rule.

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

RACE 7 (R1465)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

NHS APPRENTICE CHALLENGE

WINGED FOOT (App KC Wong) was slow to begin.

GUILTLESS (App P Haris) was slow to find its stride and as a consequence, was forced to race wide to obtain a forward position.

PICASSO (App S Zulfikri) raced wide from the 1000M onwards.

LIM’S CHARGE (App WK Lee) raced with little enthusiasm and as a consequence was soon detached from the remainder of the field.

TIGER BAY (App J Daniel) laid out at about the 300M causing SPADE OF ACE (App AK Lim) to be taken out slightly.

KUTTNER (App L De Souza) shifted inwards in the last strides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	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)
7	LINCOLN’S EXCUSE			-24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1466)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

NATIONAL HORSE SHOW CUP                                   

BATTLE HORSE (App M Hanif) was slow to begin but soon recovered into a midfield position.

GHOST EMPEROR (HS Gill) was slow to find its stride.

TAFFETAS (App L De Souza) raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	REAL MEAN	Capacity field	–		EA
8	HIGH TROJA	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’BUFFALO MAN			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1467)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)                        

NEGARAKU STAKES 

SPLENDOR (App S Uzair) reared badly leaving the stalls, jumped awkwardly outwards and made contact with LIM’S ADMIRAL (App WK Lee) while still in mid-air. Thereafter SPLENDOR became unbalanced and forfeited a significant amount of ground. SPLENDOR was unable to catch up with the rest of the field and raced in a detached last place throughout. The Stewards opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the start and the running and handling of SPLENDOR in the race.

The Stewards took initial evidence from the Starter, Assistant Starter and Mr Fazal Maula, the Barrier Handler who had held SPLENDOR’s tail when requested to do so. They also took initial evidence from Trainer L Moy who was questioned about his reasons for declaring App S Uzair to ride SPLENDOR given that App W Faizal, who had ridden the gelding to win his previous start, was available. Having heard this initial evidence, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

HIGH COUNCIL (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

LEE BANK (App P Haris) laid out approaching the 400M in response to the rider using the whip in his left hand. The Stewards noted the improvement in LEE BANK’s racing manners today and informed Trainer M Sukri that they would accept the booking of App P Haris for this ride in future.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	NORTH SKY	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)
9	GIBRALTAR PARK			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1468)     CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

NHS SPARTAN ARCHERY STAKES

FLYING AHEAD (App J Daniel) was slow to begin.

MILITARY STAR (Lou Ho) raced wide throughout.

At about the 500M, JUST DUIT (Z Khairil) was momentarily crowded and shuffled back in the field.

At about the 350M, SEA HORIZON (App CK Khaw) laid in and AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) laid out causing FLYING AHEAD which was just behind them to be disappointed for a run.

From the 300M to the 100M, SEA HORIZON laid out.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	SWAN SONG	Capacity field	–		EA
10	SUPER JOY	Capacity field	–		EA
10	D’GREAT ELEGANCE	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	PANCA DELIMA			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R1469)     CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

NHS SHOW JUMPING STAKES

RAINBOW FISH (App CK Khaw) reared badly leaving the stalls, jumped very awkwardly and lost several lengths. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

Approaching the 300M, SANDY’S PRIDE (J De Souza) laid out and when corrected, laid in causing D’GREAT OPULENT (App AM Aizat) and EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) to be crowded on the inside. At this point, HAPPY FAMILY (App J Daniel) which was racing on the outside of SANDY’S PRIDE also shifted in. The Stewards held an inquiry into this incident and issued a reprimand to App AM Aizat for attempting to move into an insufficient gap. The Stewards also issued reprimands to both Jockey J De Souza and App J Daniel and warned them to exercise greater efforts to keep their mounts straight in future.

At about the 250M, PATERSON ROAD (App L De Souza) was disappointed for a run between RAINBOW STAR (App M Hanif) and BARKER ROAD KID (App KC Wong).

At about the 100M, D’GREAT OPULENT (App AM Aizat) shifted in under pressure, taking SANDY’S PRIDE to the left and caused EMPEROR WARRIOR to be tightened against the rail and forced to check.  Thereafter EMPEROR WARRIOR was eased down by Jockey SU Lim. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a date to be fixed.

App KC Wong, the rider of BARKER ROAD KID, appeared to ride with less vigour in the last 100M after taking the lead. BARKER ROAD KID finished second beaten ¾ length. The Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

App L De Souza, the rider of PATERSON ROAD, was fined RM500/ under MRA Rule 44(12) for making a celebratory gesture with his whip prior to the winning post.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	LIM’S MISSION	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)
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, 19 NOVEMBER 2017, SLTC NOVEMBER MEETING 2017 

The Stewards called before them Jockey SS Vanan and showed him the film of his rides on ACME (21/10/17), LUCKY SIXTYSIX (22/10/17) and ARLO (29/10/17). In each case, Jockey SS Vanan was observed to have taken an excessive amount of time to switch his whip from one hand to the other.

The Stewards informed him that they considered this aspect of his riding to fall below the expected standard and warned him to improve in this regard in future.

WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2017, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer LN Danis was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting CAMERA STELLATA (R603) with a wrong saddle cloth number for the above trackwork.

Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for allowing VALENTINE BABY (Y222) to be on the heath track during the above trackwork when not permitted to do so.

RACE 9 (R1342) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

The Stewards, on 14 November 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of ARC CARA. Evidence was taken from App S Zulfikri, the rider of ARC CARA, in the presence of his Master, Trainer PS Kumaran, and Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of ARC CARA. 

App S Zulfikri was found guilty of a charge of incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) in that:

1. Despite knowing that ARC CARA had a tendency to lay in during its races, he used his whip in the right hand in the straight.
2. Between the 400M and the 150M, he continued to use his whip in the right hand causing ARC CARA to drift towards other horses and away from the available gap between MORE POWER (J De Souza) and D’ GREAT VULTURE (App KC Wong), thus making it necessary to ease and straighten the gelding on multiple occasions, and interrupt his momentum.
3. By his own admission to the Stewards, he felt unable to use his whip effectively in his left hand.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Zulfikri’s 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) months with effect from 20 November 2017 and to expire on 19 January 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:05pm).

RACE 5 (R1376) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 31 October 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of IMMORTALITY. Evidence was taken from Trainer S Dunderdale and Jockey H Bukhari, the Trainer and rider of IMMORTALITY respectively. 

Trainer S Dunderdale explained that IMMORTALITY found the 1200M distance of this race too short but there was no alternative race in which to run the mare. He added that the mare may have been unsuited by the “yielding” going.

Jockey H Bukhari stated that IMMORTALITY struggled to keep up with the early pace and was shuffled back into last place at about the 1000M. When asked why he did not attempt to get closer at about the 500M or develop a run on the outside at about the 400M, he replied that the mare was not travelling fluently and was simply unable to make up ground at this point of the race. He further added that IMMORTALITY shifted in away from the whip at about the 300M which made it more difficult to obtain clear running.

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

RACE 7 (R1378) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNGEI BESI AUTOWORLD CUP, SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

At the conclusion of an inquiry on 31 October 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, Jockey H Bukhari, the rider of JERAM VILLAGE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that in the last 50M in this race, he allowed his horse to shift in when insufficiently clear of SCRAT (TK Barnabas).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey H Bukhari’s 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 immediate effect from 31 October 2017 and to expire on 10 December 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:50pm).

Addendum

RACE 5 (R1376) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

App W Faizal, the rider of SPLENDOR, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder.

POST RACE URINE:                                

21 – 22 OCTOBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017                                                                       

The report dated 3 November 2017 (V17/116) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 62 coded urine and 64 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 October 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected. 

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

21 – 22 OCTOBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

The report dated 3 November 2017 (V17/117) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 October 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:                             

29 OCTOBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017                                                                       

The report dated 3 November 2017 (V17/118) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 October 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

29 OCTOBER 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

The report dated 3 November 2017 (V17/119) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 October 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’  REPORT  –  PNTC, WEDNESDAY, 15^TH NOVEMBER 2017 

Amendment to Stipendiary Stewards’ Report dated 12^th November 2017 

RACE 5 (R1427) CLASS 5 – 1600M, SUNDAY, 12^TH NOVEMBER 2017, 4^TH DAY, PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2017 

Paragraph 4 is amended as follows:-
“After being loaded into the barrier, KING SAVINSKY (S Salee), drawn barrier 2, became restless, kicked the back gates and damaged the mechanism.  Adjacent stall 3 also became inoperable as a result.  To avoid further delay, all horses drawn to the outside of stalls 2 and 3 were reloaded outwards accordingly.”

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	ARLO	Unfixed	SS Vanan	EA
3	FRENCH VINTAGE	Unfixed	M Zairi	EA
5	THAI BAHT	Y Aify	SS Vanan	Medical
6	PERFECT PEARL	App T See	App KC Wong	Medical
7	GUILTLESS	App T See	App P Haris	Medical
8	D’BUFFALO MAN	Y Aify	A Nawawi	Medical
9	HIGH COUNCIL	App T See	App CK Khaw	Medical
10	PANCA DELIMA	App T See	App W Faizal	Medical
10	SEMIFREDDO	Y Aify	HS Gill	Medical
11	PATERSON ROAD	App T See	App L De Souza	Medical
11	BOWEN BOY	Unfixed	App W Faizal	EA

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	FIORELLA	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
3	EXCITING PROSPECT	Injury to both knees	Vet exam	–
4	TWODOLLARMUPPET	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
5	DING LIK	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
6	ARIEL	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	–
7	PROUD PINOY	Injury to its near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	WELLINGTON HAMMER	Upper respiratory tract abnormality	Vet exam	–
9	BULL SPUR	Wound to its near fore medial canon	Vet exam (2 days embargo from trackwork)	–
11	SHAHPUR JAT	Bruised off hind foot	Vet exam (4 days embargo from trackwork)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	LITTLE LION		Difficult to be loaded		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
1	D’GREAT WALL		No significant finding		–	–
1	NO NONSENSE		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
1	POLO MASTER		No significant finding		–	App AK Lim reported – not striding out freely
2	OLLIE EAGLE		No significant finding		–	–
2	GOOD MUMMY		No significant finding		–	–
2	D’GREAT NIMBUS		Failed to reach the start within the appointed time		1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)	Withdrawn at 1:25pm
3	PROHIBITION		No significant finding		–	–
3	FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
3	D’GREAT LEGION		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
3	MACHUNG STAR		No significant finding		–	–
4	SACRED SPIN		Stood in the barrier & lost many lengths / No significant finding		1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall)	Impounded
4	GRAND PRINCE		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
4	BIG GHOST		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
5	SWEEPING CHANCE		Extreme unruliness in the barrier		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	Withdrawn at 2:55pm
5	WHAT IFF		No significant finding		–	–
5	D’GREAT LUCK		No significant finding		–	–
6	AVANTI		Cast off fore plate & lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
6	FLYING NEKO		Upper respiratory tract abnormality		Vet exam at rest	–
6	BEIJING STAR		No significant finding		–	–
7	LINCOLN’S EXCUSE		No significant finding		–	–
7	LIM’S CHARGE		No significant finding		–	–
7	SPADE OF ACE		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
8	BRIGHT LIFE		No significant finding		–	–
8	INDIAN ROCK		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)	–
8	SWEET LODGE		Cast near fore plate		–	–
9	SPLENDOR		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	Impounded
10	LIM’S MIRAGE		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
10	PANCA DELIMA		Poor performance / Cast off fore plate		1000M/vet	–
10	MILITARY STAR		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/vet	–
11	RAINBOW FISH		Reared badly leaving the stalls, jumped very awkwardly & lost several lengths / No significant finding		1000M/vet (from the starting stall)	–
11	IT’S DONE MATE		No significant finding		–	–
11	EMPEROR WARRIOR		No significant finding		–	–
11	D’GREAT OPULENT		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R11		App L De Souza (PATERSON ROAD) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12)
		15/11		Trainer LN Danis (CAMERA STELLATA) & Trainer L Moy (VALENTINE BABY) – both fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		R9 22/10		App S Zulfikri (ARC CARA) – 2 months for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii)
Follow Up		R2		App AK Lim (OLLIE EAGLE) – Incidents approaching the 1000M & at about the 300M
		R9		App S Uzair / Trainer L Moy (SPLENDOR)
		R11		App AM Aizat (D’GREAT OPULENT) App KC Wong (BARKER ROAD KID)

 

 

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017 

STATE OF TRACK: Good, downgraded to “Yielding” prior to Race 1. 

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 (R1372)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 1:40pm due to the adverse weather conditions.

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

BUZZ MAN (Lou Ho) was slow to begin.

BLADEMEISTER (App KC Wong) was slow to find its stride and was forced to race wide on the bend.

CRESCENDO (Y Narredu) was taken slightly outwards at about the 400M at which point the rider chose to switch inwards in order to obtain clear running. CRESCENDO was thereafter crowded in its final strides as VALBERRY (S Anandan) laid outwards and DEE MAJULAH (J De Souza) laid inwards.

DEE MAJULAH shifted outwards under pressure in the last 200M and conceded ground as a consequence.

HERECOMESMYMONEY (M Zairi) was forced to switch out in the last 50M to obtain clear running.

App W Faizal, the rider of JET ACE, reported that his horse did not handle the going.

App CK Khaw who rode his 10^th winner on RAINBOW FISH in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 30 October 2017.

The Stewards questioned Trainer SY Lim and App S Zulfikri, the Trainer and rider of JANGO respectively, into the disappointing performance of the gelding. Trainer SY Lim and App S Zulfikri both reported that JANGO did not handle the going.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	PRINCE NANO	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (2 days embargo from trackwork)		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)
1	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 2 (R1373)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:10pm.

REYSHA (Y Narredu) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race. Jockey Y Narredu reported after the race that his reins snapped in the first few strides and he had limited control of REYSHA thereafter and allowed it to come home in its own time. The reins were inspected and found to be in serviceable condition.

PROHIBITION (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

At about the 400M, DRAGON WALK (App L De Souza) shifted inwards abruptly, taking SUNTZU (App AM Aizat) inwards onto the heels of SUPER GOOD (SU Lim). SUNTZU was forced to check and ease.

At about the 350M, GUILTLESS (M Zairi) shifted out causing GOLDEN DRAGON (Lou Ho) to be checked out in response.

At about the 200M, RED SAPPHIRE (J De Souza) was forced to switch out to avoid the heels of the weakening DRAGON WALK in order to obtain clear running.

SUNTZU was disappointed for a run inside the last 50M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	ENDURANCE	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)
2	ASTRO MAN			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 3 (R1374)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:40pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that KISS ME (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:40pm. KISS ME will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

SATELLITE GENIUS (App AK Lim) was slow to find its stride.

At about the 1000M, ONE FOR ALL (S Anandan) was eased briefly when crowded by PICASSO (H Bukhari).

EYEOFTHETIGER (App KC Wong) raced wide until the straight.

LOVE GOES AROUND (M Zairi) raced with little enthusiasm in rear. A post-race veterinary examination of LOVE GOES AROUND 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
3	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)
3	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1375)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:10pm.

MEGUSTO (App S Zulfikri) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the first bend, ARLO (SS Vanan) was over-racing, green and shifted out.

At about the 300M, PERFECT PRIZE (App L De Souza) commenced to lay out under pressure and crossed BOOSTER (J De Souza) when not fully clear causing that horse to take a check in response. At about the 200M, PERFECT PRIZE continued to lay out and forced POKEMON BABY (App AK Lim) wide and in the last 100M, PERFECT PRIZE and POKEMON BABY crowded each other and made sustained contact.

An objection was lodged by Trainer WC Lim and App AK Lim, the Trainer and rider of POKEMON BABY respectively, placed second, against PERFECT PRIZE (App L De Souza) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 200M and from the 100M to the winning post.

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, App L De Souza, the rider of PERFECT PRIZE, 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 approaching the 200M, he allowed his horse to shift out when insufficiently clear, causing BOOSTER to check. He then continued to allow his horse to shift out causing POKEMON BABY to be taken to the outside.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’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 6 November 2017 and to expire on 18 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:35pm).

SHARON’S STAR (App A Thamil) shifted inwards under pressure in the last 200M.

LUCKY SIXTYSIX (C Goon) was forced to race wide throughout.

App L De Souza who rode his 10^th winner on PERFECT PRIZE in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 30 October 2017. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	SONG KID	Capacity field	–		EA
4	GOOD VIBRATIONS	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)
4	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 5 (R1376)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:45pm.

IMMORTALITY (H Bukhari) was slowly into stride.

From the 1100M to the 1000M, TAKEAIM (HS Gill) over-raced and had to be sharply checked approaching the bend, to avoid the heels of DAWN PROSPECT (Y Aify). IMMORTALITY was shuffled back in this incident.

IMMORTALITY subsequently raced in rear before making late ground between rivals in the straight. The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of IMMORTALITY and adjourned it at a date to be fixed.

TIGER BAY (Lou Ho) over-raced and was wide without cover from the 1100M to the 400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	METEOR GARDEN	Capacity field	–		EA
5	PERFECT RUN	Fever	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 12:55pm
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	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 6 (R1377)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:15pm.

Trainer M Sukri was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present PO’DE OURO (App L De Souza) at the pre-race holding area within the stipulated time. 

BIRRALEE ROAD (App S Uzair) jumped inwards causing BLOSSOMS SEQUEL (J De Souza) and ITS ONLY MONEY (App A Thamil) to be taken inwards.

WINGED FOOT (App KC Wong) was slow into its stride and was urged to obtain a midfield position.

LIM’S CHARGE (App WK Lee) was crowded for room and eased at about the 1000M.

WHIRLWIND (WK Yan) shifted in under pressure at about the 300M.

In the straight, GERMANIC (HS Gill) persisted in trying to lay out under pressure causing the rider to put down his whip and straighten his horse on a number of occasions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	KUTTNER	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	WHIRLWIND			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 7 (R1378)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SUNGEI BESI AUTOWORLD CUP

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:45pm.

Trainer BT Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on RISING GLORY (HK Cheng).

LIM’S ADMIRAL (App WK Lee) jumped awkwardly outwards.

JERAM VILLAGE (H Bukhari) was slow to begin but was urged, and recovered to lead.

D’GREAT RICH (J De Souza) over-raced from the 1000M to the 800M.

AUD DOLLAR (App S Zulfikri) was forced wide in order to obtain a midfield position.

At about the 400M, LIM’S ADMIRAL was observed to shy away from ZHUHAI (App CK Khaw) on his inside.

From the 200M, AUD DOLLAR laid inwards under pressure and was then switched out to obtain clear running at about the 100M.

In the last 100M, JERAM VILLAGE shifted in under pressure and caused SCRAT (TK Barnabas) to be steadied approaching the line. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry to a date to be fixed.

The Stewards questioned Trainer BT Lim and App WK Lee, the Trainer and rider of LIM’S ADMIRAL, into the disappointing performance of the gelding. App WK Lee reported that the horse broke awkwardly, struck the side of the barrier as he left it and therefore failed to get a good jump. Trainer BT Lim reported that the horse was, in his opinion, unsuited by the going on this occasion. The Stewards noted their explanations. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	RAINBOW NATION	Lame near fore suspensory	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	AUD DOLLAR			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1379)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:20pm.

GLORY KID (WK Yan) was very slow to begin.

In the first 200M of the race, EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) was over-racing and then threw its head up in response to NUMERO UNO (App KC Wong) rolling in slightly towards him approaching the 900M. At this point, HK DOLLAR was forced to ease off the heels of EMPEROR WARRIOR.

ROCK AND STONE (HK Cheng) was slow to find its stride and had to be urged to obtain the lead at about the 900M.

At about the 300M, NUMERO UNO was disappointed for a run and RISE UP THE RANK (J De Souza) was switched out to obtain clear running. HK DOLLAR shied away from RISE UP THE RANK at this point and conceded ground.

MANMADHAN (S Anandan) laid out under pressure in the final 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	BULL AND BEAR	Bruised back	Vet exam (2 days embargo from trackwork)		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)
8	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1380)       CLASS 5 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:50pm.

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present ACIPENSER (J Mallyon) at the pre-race holding area within the stipulated time. 

MAXIM DRAGON (App KC Wong) and SOCOTRA (Y Aify) were both slow to begin.

IT’S DONE MATE (App AK Lim) was out-paced and driven in the early stages.

At about the 1000M, MAXIM DRAGON was steadied in response to the slowing pace.

At about the 500M, AGELESS (App L De Souza) and DROUGHT (App Z Khairil) were carried wide in response to ACIPENSER (J Mallyon) attempting to improve on their inside. Jockey J Mallyon was shown the film of the incident and warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 300M, AGELESS commenced to lay in under pressure. TAKE A BOW (App W Faizal) was taken inwards as a result of this.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	JET COSMO	Capacity field	–		EA
9	ZENZERO	Capacity field	–		EA
9	WENONA’S LEGACY	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)
9	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

The Racing Stewards decided to cancel Race 10 due to concerns about daylight due to the delay in races today.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 10 (R1333) CLASS 5 – 1800M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

Jockey Lou Ho, the rider of FLEDGELING, was shown the vision of Race 10 on 21 October 2017 when he shifted out causing PURE RABID (Y Aify) and SILVER MAN (M Zairi) to shift out in response, which in turn caused DUEL OF HONOUR (App KC Wong) to take a check to avoid the heels of SILVER MAN. Jockey Lou Ho was warned that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future. 

RESUME RIDING: APP KHAW CHOON KIT (CK KHAW) 

The Stewards granted permission for App CK Khaw to resume riding as his suspension expired on 20 October 2017.

RACE 1 (R1334) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

At the conclusion of an inquiry on 24 October 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, App CK Khaw, the rider of SEA HORIZON, 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 at about the 200M in this race, he allowed his mount to drift outwards when insufficiently clear of BOOSTER (J De Souza) which was taken out, causing interference to GAZOO (App T See) and JUST DUIT (C Goon).  

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’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 30 October 2017 and to expire on 5 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:30pm).

Amendment / Addendum

RACE 5 (R1338) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT EMINENCE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 1150M, he crossed WOW when insufficiently clear causing WOW to be taken further to the inside, and put further pressure on CELERITAS, SAM THE MAN and BATTLE HORSE, which was checked. BATTLE HORSE was forced left and in turn forced HAPPY SIXTYSIX (App AM Aizat) onto the heels of STICK SEEKER (App S Uzair). HAPPY SIXTY SIX was forced to take a severe check and also blundered badly.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 Jockey J De Souza’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 October 2017 and to expire on 19 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (7pm). 

Jockey J De Souza 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 will be held at a date to be fixed. 

RACE 5 (R1338) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

At the conclusion of an inquiry on 25 October 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of BADCOE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M, he crossed BROWCOW (App T See) when insufficiently clear of that horse resulting in BROWCOW being forced to check. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SS Vanan’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 30 October 2017 and to expire on 5 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:15pm). 

GENERAL REPORT(S) –PRTC

TUESDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2017, PERAK TURF CLUB

HORSE WARRIOR (W185) and REWARDING SMILE (C92) trained by Trainer KF Coetzee bled during the Official Stewards’ Embargo Test on Tuesday, 24 October 2017 at Perak Turf Club and as such both geldings will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)(b) and thereafter, will each be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
	Nil

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 29 OCTOBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	JET ACE		Cast off fore plate		–	–
1	DEE MAJULAH		No significant finding		–	–
1	FIORELLA		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
2	RED SAPPHIRE		No significant finding		–	–
2	REYSHA		No significant finding		–	–
2	SUNTZU		No significant finding		–	–
3	ALAN		No significant finding		–	–
3	AMAZING		No significant finding		–	–
3	LOVE GOES AROUND		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
4	JOE SWIPER		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
4	JUST DUIT		Cast near fore plate		–	–
4	ARLO		No significant finding		–	–
4	AUGUSTA		Cast off hind plate		–	–
5	RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN		No significant finding		–	–
5	TIGER BAY		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
6	ITS ONLY MONEY		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
6	LIM’S CHARGE		Cut on the off hind		Vet exam	–
6	BIRRALEE ROAD		No significant finding		–	–
7	ZHUHAI		Lame off fore & Upper respiratory tract abnormality		1000M/vet & Endoscopy exam at rest	–
8	GLORY KID		No significant finding		–
8	RISE UP THE RANK		No significant finding		–
9	ACIPENSER		Cut on the off hind		Vet exam	–
9	MAXIM DRAGON		No significant finding		–
9	SOCOTRA		No significant finding		–
9	IT’S DONE MATE		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)		R6		Trainer M Sukri (PO’DE OURO) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1)
		R7		Trainer BT Lim (RISING GLORY) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
		R9		Trainer S Dunderdale (ACIPENSER) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1)
Suspension(s)		R4		App L De Souza (PERFECT PRIZE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		R5		Jockey H Bukhari (IMMORTALITY)
		R7		Jockey H Bukhari (JERAM VILLAGE)

 

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017

SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017

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 (R1334)       CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

UNCLE POLO (App S Saddam) was slowly into stride but soon recovered into a midfield position.

At about the 200M, SEA HORIZON (App CK Khaw) commenced to shift out, continued to shift away from the rider’s whip and at about the 100M, caused BOOSTER (J De Souza), GAZOO (App T See) and JUST DUIT (C Goon) to be taken out. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	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)
1	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 2 (R1335)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon) jumped awkwardly and commenced to race greenly in the first 400M.

IMMORTALITY (App S Zulfikri) was outpaced for the first half of the race.

Rounding the bend at about the 500M, GERMANIC (HS Gill) laid out around the bend causing RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN to be taken wide.

At about the 200M, RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN was disappointed for a run as D’GREAT ERA (App KC Wong) laid out slightly under pressure and thereafter RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN raced awkwardly and ungenerously, and was inclined to lay in behind other horses.

LIM’S ADMIRAL (App WK Lee) laid out when tiring in the last 200M.

At about the 150M, TRIPLE ONE STAR (J De Souza) was switched out to obtain clear running, causing AUD DOLLAR (H Bukhari) to be taken out. After taking evidence from Jockey J De Souza and reviewing the film of the incident, the Stewards reprimanded Jockey J De Souza and warned him that he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

The Stewards questioned Trainer SB Tan and Jockey H Bukhari, the Trainer and rider of AUD DOLLAR respectively, into the mare’s performance. In response to the observations that different tactics were employed today as compared to the 1^st of October 2017 when AUD DOLLAR had led from the start and finished second, Trainer SB Tan replied that he felt the mare had run away with her Apprentice rider on that occasion. Jockey H Bukhari added that in his opinion, the mare was well suited to the racing pattern employed today, and would have finished closer but for interference in the straight. Trainer SB Tan stated that with hindsight, AUD DOLLAR would be better suited by racing over 1400M and that he would try to start her over that distance next time.  

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	GIBRALTAR PARK	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (3 days embargo from trackwork)		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)
2	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 3 (R1336)       RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer C Leck was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 35(1) for failing to ensure his horse was properly equipped in that he allowed D’GREAT ARES (HK Cheng) to be saddled with a girth that was too large. D’GREAT ARES was resaddled with a replacement girth at the start.

MAXIM DRAGON (G Pereira) was slow to begin.

At about the 1000M, D’GREAT ARES shifted out abruptly, taking SONG KID (App L De Souza) wider and causing SONG KID to bump D’GREAT MAGIC (J De Souza) which raced awkwardly thereafter.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	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)
3	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1337)       CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

PROHIBITION (HS Gill) was very slow to begin.

AVANTI (J De Souza) jumped inwards and bumped AMAZING (F Yap).

At about the 750M, ONE FOR ALL (S Anandan) laid out slightly causing LUCKY SIXTYSIX (SS Vanan) and ROC THAT (H Bukhari) to be taken wide. ROC THAT was forced to race wide and thereafter laid out under pressure at about the 500M.

MR DREYFUSS (HK Cheng) laid in under pressure from about the 300M, causing the rider to steady at the 100M. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	DAWN OF THE WORLD	Laceration right hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo from trackwork)		Course scratching
4	GOOD DEAL	Inappetance	Vet exam (3 weeks 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)
4	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1338)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App W Faizal, the rider of WOW, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that after WOW jumped inwards, taking BROWCOW (App T See) inwards and causing REBEL FURY (J Mallyon) to take a check off BROWCOW’s heels, he allowed WOW to continue to shift inwards, causing CELERITAS (App S Saddam), SAM THE MAN (F Yap), BATTLE HORSE (App M Hanif) and GHOST EMPEROR (HS Gill) to be tightened for room.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App W Faizal’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 App W Faizal’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 October 2017 and to expire on 11 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:55pm).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT EMINENCE pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 1150M, he crossed WOW when insufficiently clear causing WOW to be taken further to the inside, and put further pressure on CELERITAS, SAM THE MAN, BATTLE HORSE and GHOST EMPEROR. GHOST EMPEROR was forced left and in turn forced HAPPY SIXTYSIX (App AM Aizat) onto the heels of STICK SEEKER (App S Uzair). HAPPY SIXTY SIX was forced to take a severe check and also blundered badly.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 Jockey J De Souza’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 October 2017 and to expire on 19 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (7pm).

At about the 1100M, BROWCOW was forced to check off the heels of BADCOE (SS Vanan) which shifted in. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident at a date to be fixed.

After checking off the heels of BADCOE (SS Vanan), BROWCOW was forced to race wide with no cover.

At about the 200M, SAM THE MAN was disappointed for a run and was unable to obtain clear running and had to switch out at about the 100M.

In the last 200M, STICK SEEKER shifted in away from the jockey’s whip.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LAUS DEO	Capacity field	–		EA
5	INDIAN ROCK	Capacity field	–		EA
5	TILSWORTH FRANKIE	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)
5	REBEL FURY			-27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 6 (R1339)       CLASS 4 – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

SACRED SPIN (L Sofhan) was very fractious in the saddling area and dislodged its rider at the paddock area.

At about the 1250M, SACRED SPIN was tightened for room, causing its rider to take a check.

SUNNY (App AM Aizat) was over-racing in the first 300M and had to be steadied to avoid running onto the heels of BLOSSOMS SEQUEL (App L De Souza).

In the final strides, LIKA TIGER (App AK Lim) and STREET OF LONDON (App W Faizal) both shifted out under pressure, causing MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) to be taken out very slightly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	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)
6	BIG MOTOR			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1340)       METRO A – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)

FORTUNIQUE (App S Zulfikri) was slow to begin.

MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages.

Between the 300M and the 200M, BRILLIANT DEAL (App S Uzair) laid in under a right-hand drive and brushed against the rail several times.  

Passing the 200M, REMEMBER ME (App AK Lim) laid in under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	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)
7	REMEMBER ME			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1341) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A) 

Trainer LN Danis was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present DROUGHT at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.

BULLISH LUCK (App W Faizal) was slowly into stride.

D’GREAT BATTALION (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride and was shuffled back.

Between the 1000M and the 900M, the pace slowed causing several riders to steady their mounts.

AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) was forced to check off the heels of GUILTLESS (App T See) and in doing so, laid outwards giving a bump to D’GREAT BATTALION.

Between the 500M and the 400M, DIRAC (Lou Ho) was disappointed for a run until the rider was able to switch out to obtain clear running.

ENDURANCE (App CK Khaw) laid out in the last 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	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)
8	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1342)       CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A) 

JERAM VILLAGE (H Bukhari) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000M, TALISMAN (L Sofhan) was over-racing and shifted out when the rider attempted to steady causing JUBILATION (App T See) to be forced wide. JUBILATION then rolled back in causing JERAM VILLAGE to steady.

At about the 400M, ARC CARA (App S Zulfikri) was switched sharply inwards to obtain clear running, however commenced to lay in under a right-hand drive, taking JERAM VILLAGE inwards between the 300M to the 200M.

At about the 300M, TALISMAN was forced to switch out to obtain clear running.

At about the 200M, JERAM VILLAGE was disappointed for a run and ARC CARA was steadied in order to switch to the outside, however again laid in under pressure and ran onto the heels of MAZANDARAN (C Goon). ARC CARA finally obtained clear running approaching the 100M.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of ARC CARA (App S Zulfikri) and adjourned it at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	D’GREAT TIMING	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)
9	US DOLLAR			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1343)     CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A) 

SEA MASTER (App S Zulfikri) was slow to begin.

D’GREAT NIMBUS (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

RED EASTERN (HS Gill) raced with little enthusiasm in the early part of the race.

At about the 1000M, SWISS BANK (J Mallyon) over-raced and threw its head up in response to the rider’s attempt to steady.

SWISS BANK rolled in under pressure in the final 200M causing MANMADHAN (S Anandan) to be taken wider.

App T See, the rider of PATERSON ROAD, dropped his whip at about the 400M. App T See was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	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)
10	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

RACE 4 (R1327) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

The Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident at about the 800M in the above race where REACHING (App AK Lim) was crowded on the inside of JET COSMO (App S Uzair). The Stewards took evidence from App S Uzair (JET COSMO), in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, App AK Lim (REACHING) and App L De Souza (GOOD VIBRATIONS), in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines. After considering the evidence and reviewing the films, the Stewards reprimanded App S Uzair and warned him that he must exercise greater awareness of runners on his inside in future.

RACE 10 (R1333) CLASS 5 – 1800M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2017 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App AM Aizat, the rider of LIM’S BATTLE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer F Maynard, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out when insufficiently clear of VERGLATICA (SU Lim) which was inconvenienced.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AM Aizat’s 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 App AM Aizat’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 October 2017 and to expire on 5 November 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:30pm).

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	PROHIBITION	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	DOMINATE	Lame off fore fetlock	1000M/vet (3 days embargo from trackwork)	–
5	HELLO SAYANG	Sole bruised off fore	Vet exam	–
7	ALEXANDRA PALACE	Sore back	Vet exam	–
8	TRAVERTINE	Tying-up	Vet exam	–
8	HANDSOME RABID	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (3 days embargo from trackwork)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	ARLO		No significant finding		–	–
1	CIVIL UNION		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
2	AUD DOLLAR		No significant finding		–	–
2	D’GREAT ERA		No significant finding		–	–
2	GERMANIC		No significant finding		–	–
3	D’GREAT MAGIC		No significant finding		–	–
3	PHANTASOS		No significant finding		–	–
4	LIM’S CHARGE		No significant finding		–	–
4	LUCKY SIXTYSIX		No significant finding		–	–
4	MR DREYFUSS		No significant finding		–	–
5	RIGHTEO		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
5	CELERITAS		Lame off fore		1000M/vet	–
5	REBEL FURY		No significant finding		–	–
5	THE OMEGA MAN		No significant finding		–	–
6	SUNNY		No significant finding		–	–
6	SACRED SPIN		No significant finding		–	–
6	STREET OF LONDON		Cut on the near fore		Vet exam	–
6	BIG MOTOR		Cut on the near hind pastern		Vet exam	–
7	EN LAUDER		No significant finding		–	–
7	MR PAULANDRE		No significant finding		–	–
8	SWAN SONG		No significant finding		–	Impounded
9	ARC CARA		No significant finding		–	–
9	JERAM VILLAGE		No significant finding		–	–
9	US DOLLAR		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
9	KABALI		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	–
9	GRAND PRINCE		No significant finding		–	–
10	SEA MASTER		No significant finding		–	–
10	HAHA BABE		No significant finding		–	–
10	SWISS BANK		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)		R3		Trainer C Leck (D’GREAT ARES) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 35(1)
		R8		Trainer LN Danis (DROUGHT) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1)
		R10		App T See (PATERSON ROAD) – fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		R5		App W Faizal (WOW) – 3 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)  Jockey J De Souza (D’GREAT EMINENCE) – 5 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
		R10 (21/10)		App AM Aizat (LIM’S BATTLE) – 2 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow Up		R1		App CK Khaw / Trainer R Lines (SEA HORIZON)
		R5		Jockey SS Vanan (BADCOE)
		R9		App S Zulfikri / Trainer PS Kumaran (ARC CARA)