STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 7 JANUARY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course E (Rail @ 9M Entire Course)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0021)       CLASS 5 B – 1600M (LC E)

1	CHER (App A Azizi)	Shifted in away from the whip.
2	HOSAYLIO (App M Lukman)	Raced wide without cover throughout.
4	MIGHT IS RIGHT (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	MEWTWO (App I Fikri)	Raced wide with cover from the 900M.
6	TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet         (1 month embargo)
7	TWINKLE STAR (App H Haikal)	Hung outwards from the 400M to the 200M and was difficult to assist.
8	OFFICIAL (S Ruzaini)	Returned with a cut to its off hind pastern.
9	JJ STAR (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight.
10	KALA GHODA (App M Ekdihar)	Hung outwards from the 300M.

Jockey SU Lim was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for weighing out with defective equipment.

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

RACE 2 (R0022)       CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC E)

2	MIEJ (App M Lukman)	Struck the running rail at the 1400M. Switched out in order to obtain clear running in the straight. Hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip from the 400M.
3	TYPHOON (J De Souza)	Eased at the 250M.
5	HAPPY MAGIC (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.

RACE 3 (R0023)       CLASS 4 A – 1500M (LC E)

1	INTREPID (J Daniel)	Slow to begin.
2	CLERGYMAN (S Hafis)	Rolled out at the 1000M. Returned with a cut to its off fore pastern.
4	CONGAREE (App I Fikri)	Was directed to the outside entering the straight.
5	MAGIC KID (App M Ekdihar)	Returned having cast its near fore shoe.
7	TAUBOSS (A Suriya)	Was momentarily inconvenienced.
8	PACIFIC THUNDER (R Shafiq)	Withdrawn at 1:04pm – Trainer’s request.
10	FAMOUS NAME (AK Lim)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Blinkers on CLERGYMAN (K179) within the prescribed time for SLTC Race Meeting on Sunday, 7 January 2024.

Trainer KC Tiang was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for Jockey S Ruzaini to ride overweight on PACIFIC WINDSOR in this race.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	PACIFIC THUDNER	Trainer’s request	–		Withdrawn at 1:04pm
3	CAVALLA COURT	Capacity field	–		EA
3	ICHIKA BACHIKA	Capacity field	–		EA
3	HARVEST	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0024)       OPEN NOVICE – 1250M (LC E)

2	ANKARA (AK Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight.
5	TOP SHOW (App I Fikri)	Rider lost his rein briefly at the 250M.
7	KNIGHT COMMAND (S Hafis)	Slow to begin. Bumped at the start.
8	YINYANG (A Suriya)	Bumped at the start.
9	GOLD DIGGER (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.

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

RACE 5 (R0025)       CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC E)

2	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (App M Ekdihar)	Slow to begin.
5	STRETCHY FOUR (App H Haikal)	Slow to begin.
7	LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
8	PACIFIC GLORY (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin.
10	HAPPY THIRTYNINE (A Suriya)	Stumbled at the 900M.
11	SHINE SHINE (App M Seelan)	Fly-jumped at the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	AGUERO JR	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
5	WINNER POWER	Capacity field	–		EA
5	TAKREEM	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

After hearing representations from a delegation of Jockeys, the Racing Stewards decided to abandon the remainder of the races today due to the adverse weather conditions.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

SUNDAY, 7 JANUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024

Jockey S Ruzaini was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for smoking in the Jockeys’ Room.

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TUESDAY, 2 JANUARY 2024, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer V Sivan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting BINTANG TIMOR (V223) for slow work on grass track which was designated for fast work during trackwork on the above date.

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RACE 10 (R1253) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Thursday, 4 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CAORUNN and took evidence from App H Haikal, the rider of the CAORUNN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, and Trainer S Hamilton, the Trainer of the gelding.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. App H Haikal (CAORUNN) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that he failed to ride CAORUNN in a satisfactory vigour and determination, especially in the straight at the 400M despite the gelding running on, on two (2) occasions.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 8 January 2024 and to expire on 7 February 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM10,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal (11:26am).

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RACE 11 (R1254)     CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Thursday, 4 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of MY MONEY and took evidence from App H Haikal, the rider of MY MONEY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, and Trainer S Hamilton, the Trainer of the gelding.

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

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RACE 10 (R1373) CLASS 4 A – 1600M (LC C4), SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Thursday, 4 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NORDIC GEM and took evidence from App H Haikal, the rider of NORDIC GEM, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, and Trainer S Hamilton, the Trainer of the gelding.

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

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RACE 6 (R1192) CLASS 3  – 1075M (Track II), NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK, SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Sunday, 7 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of MAGIC TURBO and took evidence from Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of MAGIC TURBO.

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

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RACE 8 (R1226) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC C4),   SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Sunday, 7 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NO REGRETS and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NO REGRETS.

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

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RACE 2 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

App R Nuqman (LANKARAN) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of three (3) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 2 January 2024. After consideration, his application was accepted, however, App R Nuqman’s deposit was forfeited. His suspension commenced on 6 January 2024 and to expire on 13 January 2024, both dates inclusive.

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AMENDMENT

RACE 9 (R1307) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 2 January 2024, which application was granted. His deposit was forfeited.

Jockey S Ruzaini further applied for his suspension incurred on the above date to be converted to a fine. The Stewards, after considering the matter, accepted Jockey S Ruzaini’s application and converted his entire suspension to a RM3000/- fine. Jockey S Ruzaini is now free of embargo.

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AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (R1289) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards have granted permission for a part of the suspension (1 Malaysian race day) of Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) under MRA Rule 44(6) incurred on the above date to be converted to a fine of RM1500/-. Jockey S Hafis’ embargo is now amended to a suspension which commenced on 11 December 2023 to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive.

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POST RACE URINE:

23 & 24 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 4 January 2024 (V23/197) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 61 coded urine and 65 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

23 & 24 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 4 January 2024 (V23/198) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	JJ STAR	App S Shazmin	App A Nazir	Indisposed
2	LIM’S SPHERE	App S Shazmin	App T Ammar	Indisposed
4	MIRACLE STAR	App S Shazmin	App M Seelan	Indisposed
5	SHINE SHINE	App S Shazmin	App M Seelan	Indisposed

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SHANGANI	Bruised back	Vet exam
2	STYLE OF DRAGON	Bruised back	Vet exam
2	ELISE	Swollen near fore tendon	Vet exam
6	TALENTED	Slight swelling of the near fore knee	Vet exam	–
8	HEARTENING FLYER	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
10	MISE EN GARDE	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
10	RAINBOW FISH	Bruised near fore tendon & suspensory	Vet exam	–
11	XIONG FONG	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 7 JANUARY 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MIGHT IS RIGHT

No significant finding

–

–

1

TIN’S MACHINE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet            (1 month embargo)

–

1

OFFICIAL

Cut to its off hind pastern

–

–

3

CLERGYMAN

Cut to its off fore pastern

–

–

3

MAGIC KID

Cast near fore

–

–

(8)

KONG FU PANDA

Respiratory infection

Vet exam (1 week embargo)

–

(11)

PACIFIC PRIME

Bruised off fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

–

(11)

HAPPY LUCKY STAR

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

1

Jockey SU Lim

TIN’S MACHINE

7/1/24

250/-

Rule 41(7)

3

Trainer F Maynard

CLERGYMAN

3/1/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

3

Trainer KC Tiang

PACIFIC WINDSOR

7/1/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

7/1/24

Jockey S Ruzaini

–

7/1/24

500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

2/1/24

Trainer V Sivan

BINTANG TIMOR

2/1/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

R10 (19/11)

App H Haikal

CAORUNN

4/1/24

10,000/-

Rule 44(10)

R9 (3/12)

Jockey S Ruzaini

GOLDEN PEACH

2/1/24

3000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R2 (2/12)

Jockey S Hafis

NORTHERN KNIGHT

2/1/24

1500/-

Rule 44(6)

Suspension(s)

R10 (19/11)

App H Haikal (CAORUNN) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C4

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1364)       CLASS 5 B – 1200M (SC C4)

2	MISS MICHELLE (App H Haikal)	Slow to begin. Vet exam: No significant finding.
3	NATE’S HONOUR (App I Fikri)	Steadied at the 1100M.
5	SUPER WHIRLWIND (R Shafiq)	Vet exam: No significant finding.
6	D’GREAT RISE (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
7	ISLE OF SKY (A Suriya)	Slow to begin. Returned cast off fore plate.
8	MACHUNG STAR (SU Lim)	Shifted in away from the whip at the top of the straight. Returned cast near hind plate.
10	WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam)	Switched out for clear running at the 300M.

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

 RACE 2 (R1365)       CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC C4)

1	QIJI LOVE (App H Haikal)	Carried in and brushed approaching the 1100M. Clipped heels approaching the 200M.
2	SPEEDY DEMON (AM Aizat)	Shifted in shortly after the start. Hung inwards in the straight.
3	MY MONEY (SU Lim)	Carried in shortly after the start. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.
4	STEEL CUTTER (App R Nuqman)	Clipped heels at the 1100M, subsequently dislodging the rider.
6	CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman)	Shifted out approaching the 200M.
7	THE STORM (L De Souza)	Carried in on 2 occasions approaching the 1100M. Raced wide in the middle stages.
8	SHANGANI (App S Shazmin)	Inconvenienced approaching the 1100M.
10	GOOD WARRIOR (A Suriya)	Carried in shortly after the start. Carried out in the concluding stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SPEEDY DEMON, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SPEEDY DEMON in this race in that he allowed his horse to shift in when insufficiently clear of GOOD WARRIOR and MY MONEY shortly after the start, subsequently allowed his horse to shift in, which resulted in THE STORM, QIJI LOVE and STEEL CUTTER being carried in and thereafter approaching the 1100M, again allowed his horse to shift in which resulted in THE STORM and QIJI LOVE being tightened which contributed to STEEL CUTTER clipping heels and its rider being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 31 December 2023 and to expire on 14 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM1000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Lukman, the rider of CHINO DINERO, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, WC Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CHINO DINERO in this race, he allowed his horse to shift in when insufficiently clear of QIJI LOVE approaching the 200M which resulted in QIJI LOVE clipping heels.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’s 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 25 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of NEW GARDEN, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding NEW GARDEN in this race, at approximately the 1100M, he eased the pace to the extent that it contributed to QIJI LOVE becoming awkwardly placed on heels and having to ease and in turn, causing STEEL CUTTER positioned behind QIJI LOVE, to become awkwardly placed and clip heels, which resulted in App R Nuqman being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 14 January 2024 and to expire on 4 February 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	GENERATION M	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	GOOD WARRIOR			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1366)       CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC C4)

1	GOLDEN PEAK (App I Fikri)	Shifted in away from the whip between the 500M and the 200M. Took an awkward stride at the 400M.
2	MR G (A Suriya)	Threw its head down in the stalls and jumped slowly.
3	DOCTOR GINGER (J De Souza)	Rider reminded to take more care when shifting ground in future.
5	BALKAN (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
6	STAR TALENT (WW Cheah)	Raced wide in the early stages.
7	DRAGON CAVALLO (App H Haikal)	Momentarily inconvenienced approaching the 1000M. Raced wide without cover in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	STRAP MARKS	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	DRAGON CAVALLO			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1367)       CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC C4)

4	D’GREAT JOURNEY (App S Shazmin)	Bumped out shortly after the start. Eased approaching the 1000M.
7	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Hung outwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip from the 300M.
9	SIMLONG BEACH (SU Lim)	Shifted in away from the whip from the 300M.
10	AIR BOSS (S Saddam)	Jumped out.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of IRONCLAD, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding IRONCLAD in this race, he allowed his mount to shift in shortly after the start, causing D’GREAT JOURNEY to ease and approaching the 1000M, he again allowed his mount to shift in causing AIR BOSS to ease.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s 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 5 February 2024 and to expire on 18 February 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

App WW Cheah (IRONCLAD) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

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

RACE 5 (R1368)       CLASS 4 B – 1300M (SC C4)

4	ATTENTION (App T Ammar)	Slow into stride.
5	VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
6	LEGACY ROAR (S Ruzaini)	Rider advised against the practice of hitting within the vicinity of the flank of his horse.
9	THUNDERGOD (SU Lim)	Switched out for a clear run at the 300M.

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

 RACE 6 (R1369)       CLASS 4 B – 1300M (SC C4)

1	KHAN PEGASUS (App M Lukman)	Returned cast off fore plate.
3	APIS (AM Aizat)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	FLYING WARRIOR (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards in the straight.
9	TAKREEM (KP Lim)	Outpaced in the early and middle stages and struck the rail at the 1000M.
11	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
13	HARVEST (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	TAU KEH SOH	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
6	RHYTHM OF ZEN	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam		Course scratching
6	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	Skin allergy	Vet exam		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
6	APIS			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1370)       CLASS 3 – 1300M (SC C4)

2	SPEEDY MISSILE (L De Souza)	Raced awkwardly in the early stages.
3	MY BIG BOSS (App T Ammar)	Raced wide with cover. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
6	FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide without cover.
7	QUICKEN AWAY (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	TORNADO PEGASUS	Capacity field	–		EA
7	RESOLUTE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	BRAVE WARRIOR	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R1371)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LC C4)

1	BIG FRANCK (J De Souza)	Raced wide in the early stages.
4	THE GENERAL (App H Haikal)	Ducked out sharply at the jump. Over-raced in the middle stages.
6	JAZZ BAND (SU Lim)	Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.
9	GOLD DIGGER (App T Ammar)	Bumped severely at the start. Hung outwards and thereafter switched outwards for a clear run in the concluding stages.

Trainer L Moy was fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 10.1(a) as read with MRA Regulation 10.8 for failing to produce the passport of TOP SHOW.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	TOP SHOW	Passport not available	–		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R1372)       STAYER STAKES A – 1600M (LC C4) 

4	RAGNAR (AM Aizat)	Shifted out in the concluding stages. Rider dropped whip during running. Fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
5	TELLER (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
6	PACIFIC DIAMOND (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Respiratory infection – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	SOMAR (App M Lukman)	Over-raced throughout.
12	PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar)	Hung inwards in the straight but carried out in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	GOOD FIGHT	Respiratory infection	Vet exam		Course scratching
9	TAUBOSS	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam		Course scratching
9	BAGHDAD	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R1373)     CLASS 4 A – 1600M (LC C4)

1	COLONEL CHIEF (S Saddam)	Rolled in at the 500M.
2	MAGIC GENERAL (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin.
5	CAVALLA COURT (J De Souza)	Rolled out at the 500M. Raced wide throughout.
8	NORDIC GEM (App H Haikal)	Eased approaching the 500M. An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be opened at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	ELITE QUARTETO	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R1374)     CLASS 5 A – 1700M (LC C4)

2	FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	HAPPY MAGIC (App H Haikal)	Squeezed shortly after the start. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	BINEELZAM (J De Souza)	Slow to begin.
7	MAINSTREAM (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.
10	MGR ROCKET (KC Tham)	Hung inwards between the 500M to the 300M and shifted in away from the whip thereafter.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	VALUE OF JUSTICE	Capacity field	–		EA
11	IRON FIST	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R1375)     CLASS 5 B – 1400M (LC C4)

2	CHER (J De Souza)	Slow to begin. Eased approaching the 1200M. Shifted in to obtain clear running at the 450M.
3	HOSAYLIO (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.
7	FARDUS (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in at the 1200M.
8	DOGE TO THE MOON (S Saddam)	Raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards in the straight.
10	YULONG DREAM (App SN Shiva)	Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of FARDUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding FARDUS approaching the 1200M in this race, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of CHER.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 31 December 2023 and to expire on 7 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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

 

 

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MISS MICHELLE	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
1	ISLE OF SKY	AK Lim	A Suriya	Medical
2	QIJI LOVE	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
3	GOLDEN BLISS	App R Nuqman	App S Shazmin	Medical
3	DRAGON CAVALLO	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
4	ELITE WATERGHOST	App R Nuqman	App H Haikal	Medical
4	AIR BOSS	AK Lim	S Saddam	Medical
5	VETRI	App R Nuqman	App S Shazmin	Medical
5	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
5	VALERIE PEGASUS	AK Lim	S Saddam	Medical
6	SELANGOR STAR	WW Cheah	J De Souza	Medical
7	MISTY SWIFT	App R Nuqman	App M Lukman	Medical
7	GOLDEN SARDINE	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
8	PACIFIC WINDSOR	App R Nuqman	App S Shazmin	Medical
8	GOLD DIGGER	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
9	TELLER	App R Nuqman	App S Shazmin	Medical
9	AHTIMS KLIS	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
10	MAGIC GENERAL	App AB Riduan	App M Lukman	Medical
10	TIME TO HARVEST	WW Cheah	R Shafiq	Medical
10	CAVALLA COURT	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
10	PACIFIC THUNDER	App R Nuqman	App S Shazmin	Medical
11	HAPPY MAGIC	App R Nuqman	App H Haikal	Medical
11	MGR ROCKET	AK Lim	KC Tham	Medical
12	CHER	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
12	THE SWAN	App R Nuqman	App I Fikri	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	AGUERO JR	Stone-bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
8	ZAZU	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
8	HAPPY LUCKY STAR	Swollen near fore dista suspensory	Vet exam	–
10	CH FORTUNE	Swollen off fore cannon	Vet exam	–
10	LIM’S BETTERREADY	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MISS MICHELLE & SUPER WHIRLWIND

No significant finding

–

–

1

ISLE OF SKY

Cast off fore plate

–

–

1

MACHUNG STAR

Cast near hind plate

–

–

6

KHAN PEGASUS

Cast off fore plate

–

–

6

APIS

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

6

ICHIKA BACHIKA

No significant finding

–

–

7

BIG BOSS

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

9

PACIFIC DIAMOND

Respiratory infection

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

11

FLAMING PHOENIX & HAPPY MAGIC

No significant finding

–

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

8

Trainer L Moy

TOP SHOW

24/12/23

1000/-

Regulation 10.1(a) as read with MRA Regulation 10.8

9

Jockey AM Aizat

RAGNAR

24/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R2

Jockey AM Aizat (SPEEDY DEMON) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App M Lukman (CHINO DINERO) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) Jockey WW Cheah (NEW GARDEN) – 5 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R4

Jockey WW Cheah (IRONCLAD) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R12

Jockey S Ruzaini (FARDUS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R10

App H Haikal (NORDIC GEM)

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C4

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1355)       CLASS 5 B – 1400M (LC C4)

2	SACRED SEA (SU Lim)	Squeezed out at the start. Shifted out away from the whip at the 400M.
3	READY TO SEVENLUCK (S Ruzaini)	Restless in the gates. Raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
5	MY GOODNESS (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Rider advised by the Stewards to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query.
6	OFFICIAL (App R Nuqman)	Jumped out. Over-raced in the early stages.
7	ULURU (App SN Shiva)	Jumped in.
8	SUPER ATAS (App M Lukman)	Slow into stride. Hung inwards in the straight.

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

RACE 2 (R1356)       CLASS 5 A – 1400M (LC C4)

2	SKYCRAPER (KP Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	STYLE OF DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout.
4	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Hung inwards in the straight and proved difficult to assist.
5	KING OF GLORY (App M Seelan)	The Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of the gelding and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.
7	ROYALTY’S WISH (S Saddam)	Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages.
8	TURF PRINCESS (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. *(See Report)
10	I LOVE YOU (S Ruzaini)	Over-raced in the early stages and raced wide with cover throughout.

Jockey SU Lim appeared before the Panel and was advised that the Stewards had observed a number of inconsistencies in his riding in races. Jockey SU Lim was advised that whilst the Board was satisfied that no prejudice was caused from his inconsistency in this race, these occurrences will continue to be monitored by the Stewards.

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

RACE 3 (R1357)       CLASS 4 A – 1300M (LC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:45pm.

1	MAGIC THE ZHU (AM Aizat)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards from the 400M
2	RICH N POWERFUL (App S Shazmin)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 400M
4	CLERGYMAN (SU Lim)	Tightened at the 1000M.
5	BLEU MARINE (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip between the 500M and the 400M.
6	WECANDO (S Saddam)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and attempted to savage PACIFIC EMPIRE in the concluding stages.
8	NAUGHTY KID (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Tightened at the 1000M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight.
10	XANTHOS (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages and hung inwards in the straight. Returned cast near fore plate.

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

RACE 4 (R1358)       METRO A – 1300M (LC C4)

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

2	WHITE HOOF BIRD (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide without cover.
3	SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App T Ammar)	Raced wide without cover.
4	SAN ANDREAS (J De Souza)	Bumped at the 1000M.
5	WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
9	MOONGATE LIGHT (App M Seelan)	Saddle slipped backwards during running.
10	KRUGER (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Bumped at the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	READY TO ROCK	Swollen off hind tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
4	ZANJABEEL	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	SHANGHAI NIGHTS			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1359)       CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:50pm.

1	ACROBAT (WW Cheah)	Raced wide without cover in the running. Shifted in at the 800M.
2	ESTIJAAB (E Ferreira)	Raced wide with cover throughout.
3	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Proved difficult to be loaded. 2 Starting Stall tests. Slow into stride. Inconvenienced at the 800M.
4	KIWI KID (App M Lukman)	Raced wide in the early stages.
5	INFINITE WISDOM (S Saddam)	Withdrawn at 3:44pm: Exhibiting signs of heat stress & dehydration – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
6	BILLY MOJO (App R Nuqman)	Had to ease at the 800M.
8	LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of ACROBAT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 800M mark whilst riding ACROBAT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BILLY MOJO (App R Nuqman) and GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s 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, to be deferred, with effect from 31 December 2023 and to expire on 14 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	INFINITE WISDOM	Exhibited signs of heat stress & dehydration	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 3:44pm
5	SILENT PRINCE	Capacity field	–		EA
5	ZILFIKAR	Capacity field	–		EA
5	MERCURIAL TURN	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R1360)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:25pm.

1	OUR FINAL OFFER (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
5	MAGIC HERO (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout.
8	MIRACLE STAR (KP Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight.
9	SUNNY DAY (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards at the top of the straight.

RACE 7 (R1361)       CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:55pm.

1	HAPPY PRINCESS (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight and bumped in at the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip at the concluding stages.
3	BLOOD ROYAL (KP Lim)	Steadied when racing onto heels at the 600M. Shifted in away from whip and hung inwards from the 400M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	PIT BULL (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.
5	LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri)	Inconvenienced at the 600M.
6	ALL WHITE (S Saddam)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. Rider appeared before the Board and warned to take stronger corrective measures so as to ensure there is not a similar occurrence in the near future.
7	CANDY RAIN (SU Lim)	Shifted both ways in the straight.
8	RUNNING SPIRIT (R Shafiq)	Raced wide with cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 800M.

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

RACE 8 (R1362)       CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:25pm.

1	SAFE JOURNEY (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.
2	RS DIAGO (S Saddam)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
4	LEO (KP Lim)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
5	SHOQEET (E Ferreira)	Was outpaced in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight and had to steady off heels in the concluding stages.
6	BIG BAD MAMA (WW Cheah)	Rider appeared before the Board and was advised against the practice of using his whip excessively.

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

RACE 9 (R1363)       CLASS 5 B – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:55pm.

1	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.
2	LEGEND NINETY TWO (SU Lim)	Slow into stride.
5	LIM’S TORPEDO (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
6	AYAAN (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	SMART MASTER (A Suriya)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	WINTERFELL (S Ruzaini)	Switched out to continue its run at the 450M.

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 2 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

App R Nuqman (LANKARAN) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of three (3) Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 10 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of six (6) months and fine of RM20,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

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AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

11

I LOVE YOU (HS Gill)

Made contact leaving the start.

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AMENDMENT

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	I LOVE YOU	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA

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 AMENDMENT

RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	MAGIC HERO	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 5:14pm

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RACE 4 (R1328) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of ORDOS LEGEND and took evidence from Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ORDOS LEGEND.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey HS Gill (ORDOS LEGEND) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 4 run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride ORDOS LEGEND out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 18 December 2023 and to expire on 17 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of AYAAN and took evidence from App A Nazir, the rider of AYAAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, and Trainer K Ananthen, the Trainer of AYAAN.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. App A Nazir, the rider of AYAAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding AYAAN in this race, he failed to take reasonable steps to ensure that he did not cause interference to BOSSKU (HK Cheng), CAORUNN (SU Lim) and LET’S COME ON BABY (App AB Riduan) when shifting across runners at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 24 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into riding of D’GREAT RICH and took evidence from Jockey L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT RICH.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT RICH, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 9 run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride D’GREAT RICH in satisfactory vigour and determination in the straight and in particular over the final 200M of the race despite his mount being in contention at the finish.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months and fined RM30,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey L De Souza subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) months and fine of RM30,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 2 (R515) CLASS 5a – 1400M (E lc), SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The Stewards investigated further, into a report from Usains Biomics that OFFICIAL (unplaced) had “failed the pre-race testing criteria” in the above race.

It was established that there was no prohibited substance used on the horse. The Stewards took no further action in this matter.

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POST RACE URINE:                                 

2 & 3 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/186) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 65 coded urine and 67 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

2 & 3 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/187) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 December 2023,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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POST RACE URINE:                                 

10 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/189) 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 10 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

10 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/190) 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 2023,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	ARTHUR PEGASUS	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
3	INHERIT	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
4	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
5	BILLY MOJO	App AB Riduan	App R Nuqman	Medical
5	MISS THYRA	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
8	RS DIAGO	AK Lim	S Saddam	Medical
9	MAGIC PLAYER	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
9	SMART MASTER	AK Lim	A Suriya	Medical

SLTC, SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

2

SKYCRAPER & TURF PRINCESS

No significant finding

–

–

3

NAUGHTY KID

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet            (2 weeks embargo)

–

3

XANTHOS

Cast near fore plate

–

–

5

GOLD SKY BILLION

Proved difficult to be loaded

2 Starting Stall

–

7

BLOOD ROYAL

No significant finding

–

–

8

LEO

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

9

AYAAN

No significant finding

–

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

Nil

Suspension(s)

R5

Jockey WW Cheah (ACROBAT) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R2

App M Seelan / Trainer R Lines (KING OF GLORY)

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023

 STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1325)        CLASS 5 B – 1275M (Track II)

1	MY GOODNESS (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Took an awkward stride leaving the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip from the 250M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	ASIAN TIGER (KC Tham)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months). An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
3	ANOTHER SHOW (App AB Riduan)	Raced wide in the early stages. Apprentice was warned against the practice of using his whip forward of the shoulder whilst in the drawn position.
6	AMAZING CHOICE (S Saddam)	Whip briefly entangled with reins at the 300M.
8	NOVA DASHING (SU Lim)	Slow to jump. 1 Starting Stall test. Jockey reported his horse was coughing. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	ELEGENT (L De Souza)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
10	YINYANG (E Ferreira)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Returned cast off fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	NORTHERN KNIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SMART MASTER	Capacity field	–		EA
1	VAIN TYCOON	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R1326)        CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II)

1	HOWL (AM Aizat)	Angled out for a clear run between the 300M and the 200M.
2	INVISIBLE (App M Seelan)	Made contact leaving the start. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
3	SHOQEET (KP Lim)	Made contact leaving the start.
5	ARROGATE ACHIEVER (S Ruzaini)	Made contact leaving the start.
6	LANKARAN (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & Swollen off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	ELISE (App A Nazir)	Slow into stride. Eased at the 1100M. *(See Report).
10	EL MACHO (R Shafiq)	Fly-jumped and lost ground.
11	I LOVE YOU (HS Gill)	Made contact leaving the start.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of LANKARAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LANKARAN in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ELISE (App A Nazir) at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 24 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of on inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of ELISE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(11) in that after the running of this race, he failed to report an incident that occurred at about the 1100M where he received pressure from LANKARAN which caused his mount to ease and lose ground to other runners.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	TRAFALGAR	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
2	STAY THE COURSE	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	ELISE			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 3 (R1327)        CLASS 4 A – 1275M (Track II)

1	GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini)	Bumped in the concluding stages. *(See Report).
4	ACROBAT (L De Souza)	Raced onto heels and had to ease at the 450M.
6	GOLDEN MAN (R Shafiq)	Slow into stride.
7	VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)	Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out away from the whip from the 300M. *(See Report).
10	TOP SHOW (App I Fikri)	Eased at the 100M.
13	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App AB Riduan)	Slow into stride. Difficult to settle in the early and middle stages, and shifted in at the 1100M.

In the concluding stages, VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) shifted out away from the whip from the 300M, bumping GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini) which became severely unbalanced.

An objection was lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of the second placed horse (GRAND CHOICE) against the winner, VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) on the grounds of interference in the straight.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board upheld the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered that the distance between the horses at the finish, impact of the interference caused and that from the footage of the race, in particular the side-on angle, it was evident that as GRAND CHOICE was about to definitely take the lead, it was bumped by VILLAGE WARRIOR and had its momentum stopped.

Consequently, the Board was satisfied that for the above incident, GRAND CHOICE would have finished ahead of VILLAGE WARRIOR, therefore it upheld the objection and amended the Judge’s result to read:

1^st  –    GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini)

2^nd –     VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)

3^rd –     MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App AB Riduan)

4^th –     META HILTON (App A Nazir)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	EMPHATIC	Bruised near fore suspension	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
3	TIME TO HARVEST	Stone-bruised near hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
3	SELANGOR STAR	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1328)        STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (Track II)

1	MAGIC FIGHTER (App AB Riduan)	Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Had to ease and clipped heels at the 1500M when awkwardly placed.
3	STYLE DRAGON (App A Nazir)	Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
5	KING OF GLORY (S Hafis)	Raced wide in the early stages.
6	D’GREAT SWIFT (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
7	ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill)	An inquiry into the riding of the gelding in the straight will be held at a date to be fixed.
9	COMMODORE LINCOLN (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the middle stages and hung inwards throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	BIG LAWYER	Chronic wound near hind pastern	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 RACE 5 (R1329)        CLASS 4 B – 1075M (Track II)

2	RADETZKY MARSCH (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
3	FLYING WARRIOR (S Ruzaini)	Ducked inwards in the concluding stages.
5	SHINE SHINE (KP Lim)	Slow into stride.
6	CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO (App AB Riduan)	Jumped awkwardly.
7	POLO BOY (E Ferreira)	Returned with cut on the near hind leg – Vet exam.
10	ZILFIKAR (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	MR HOPKINS	Capacity field	–		EA
5	STRAP MARKS	Capacity field	–		EA
5	TRUDY	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R1330)        CLASS 4 A – 1075M (Track II)

2	RICH N POWERFUL (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight.
3	TERMS OF REFERENCE (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. Eased shortly before the finish.
4	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Was outpaced in the early and middle stages prior to having to be eased shortly before the finish. Thereafter finished its race off strongly.
5	GOLDEN QUEEN (App AB Riduan)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	KING’S SPEECH (S Saddam)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
9	FAMOUS NAME (KP Lim)	Was outpaced early.
11	D’GREAT JOURNEY (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	PERFECT BRANDZ	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
6	DRAGON CAVALLO	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R1331)        CLASS 3 – 1075M (Track II)

2	SPEEDY MISSILE (L De Souza)	Shifted inwards in the concluding stages.
7	PERFECT (App I Fikri)	Had to ease in the concluding stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SPEEDY MISSILE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SPEEDY MISSILE in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PERFECT (App I Fikri) in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	KRUGER	Capacity field	–		EA
7	SPRINT RAMPAGE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	GREATHAM GIRL	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	MAGIC CAPTAIN			+22
7	VULCAN			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1332)        CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

2	BLOOD ROYAL (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards in the straight and raced with an outward head carriage. Took an awkward stride at the 300M.
3	JIMMY ZAC (KP Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
4	CONSTANT JUSTICE (S Saddam)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
5	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried inwards at the 250M.
7	GOOD LUCK CHARM (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and rolled in at the 250M.
8	SECRET AGENT (S Hafis)	Raced wide throughout.
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout. Additionally, this gelding failed to negotiate the home turn and raced very wide into the straight.

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOOD LUCK CHARM) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the race today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	MOONGATE	Swollen off hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
8	DESIRE 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)
8	NOVA PHOENIX			+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1333)        CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

4	LET’S COME ON BABY (App AB Riduan)	Returned with a cut on the off hind leg. – Vet exam.
5	MY FIRST MILLION (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
6	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
9	AYAAN (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	D’GREAT RICH (L De Souza)	Eased at the 600M when awkwardly placed.

An inquiry will be opened into the running of this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	MAGIC HERO	No suitable rider available	–		Withdrawn at 5:14pm
9	LEGACY FIGHTER	Capacity field	–		EA
9	SO BEAUTIFUL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 9 (R1307) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 2 (R1289) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 8 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NORTHERN KNIGHT and took evidence from Jockey S Hafis, the rider of the gelding.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 2 run on Saturday, 2 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride NORTHERN KNIGHT out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’ guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 10 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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RACE 10 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 8 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of JOKER NINE SIX and took evidence from Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of the gelding.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 10 on Sunday, 3 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, … :

1. Between the 500M and the early part of entering the straight, he switched JOKER NINE SIX into a racing line directly behind another runner, INTENT (App H Haikal) despite a clear run presenting itself ahead of him prior to the switch and a clear run being available outside of INTENT;

2. Between approximately the 450M and leaving the 400M, after adopting a racing line behind INTENT, his riding is passive, lacking in vigour and unresponsive to INTENT gaining an advantage of JOKER NINE SIX; and

3. After switching out for clear running leaving the 400M, from this point to the 200M mark, despite having the opportunity to ride with the requisite vigour, his riding again lacked INTENT, was passive and non-vigourous.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 10 June 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM20,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (MRA 1322) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

SATURDAY, 9^TH DECEMBER 2023

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2023

MERRY BELL (L De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	I LOVE YOU	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA
3	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	Unfixed	App AB Riduan	EA
8	MACHUNG STAR	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA

SLTC, SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MY GOODNESS

No significant finding

–

–

1

ASIAN TIGER

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

1

NOVA DASHING

Slow to jump / Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (from the Starting Stall) (1 month embargo)

–

1

ELEGANT

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet            (1 month embargo)

–

1

YINYANG

Cast off fore plate

–

–

2

INVISIBLE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet            (1 month embargo)

–

2

LANKARAN

Respiratory distress & Swollen off fore

1000M/Vet          (1 month embargo)

–

5

POLO BOY

Cut on the near hind leg

Vet exam

–

6

GOLDEN QUEEN

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

–

6

KING’S SPEECH

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

8

CONSTANT JUSTICE

Lame off fore & Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

9

LET’S COME ON BABY

Cut on the off hind leg

Vet exam

–

9

AYAAN

No significant finding

–

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

10 (3/12/23)

Jockey AM Aizat

JOKER NINE SIX

8/12/23

20,000

Rule 44(10)

Suspension(s)

R2

App R Nuqman (LANKARAN) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App A Nazir (ELISE) – 2 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(11)

R7

Jockey L De Souza (SPEEDY MISSILE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R2 (2/12/23)

Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(6)

R10 (3/12/23)

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

R1

Jockey KC Tham (ASIAN TIGER)

R4

Jockey HS Gill (ORDOS LEGEND)

R9

Inquiry into the running of Race 9.

 

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1299)       CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)

1	MATILDA (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	STARDICE (App M Lukman)	Raced wide without cover.
5	D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide with cover.
7	TRINITY FLYING (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide with cover.
10	WHITE RABBIT (A Suriya)	Momentarily inconvenienced when racing in tight quarters at the 700M.
11	MISE EN GARDE (K A’isisuhariri)	Kicked the gates and was slow into stride. Unable to secure clear running until later in the straight, thereafter finished the race off strongly. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	Injury off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
1	AYAAN	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 RACE 2 (R1300)       CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)

4	BEIHAI TURBO (AM Aizat)	Bumped at the 200M.
8	LION KING (App H Haikal)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M.
9	MODRIC (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rolled in at the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	LITTLE PLEASURE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
2	UPTOWN GIRL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 RACE 3 (R1301)       CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)

5	BEIJING STAR (SU Lim)	Shifted out at the 300M.
7	EL MACHO (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout.
9	PRAWN FRIED EGG (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover.

Jockey R Shafiq (PRAWN FRIED EGG) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	LANKARAN	Stewards’ withdrawal	–		No suitable rider available
3	KOPI BING	Sole bruised near fore	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	HOSAYLIAO	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1302)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC A) 

1	JERAM GOLD (App I Fikri)	Was hanging in in the straight and at the 300M.
2	JAZZ BAND (App H Haikal)	Shifted in at the 800M.
3	RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini)	Stubborn to load and was eased at the 800M.
4	TYPHOON (L De Souza)	Hung out in the straight.
5	GOLDEN TOUCH (E Ferreira)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	CHARMING WIN (K A’isisuhairi)	Reared in the stalls.
7	FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Shifted out between the 500M and the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip and awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
8	MILITARY FLAG (J De Souza)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of JAZZ BAND, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding JAZZ BAND in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini) at approximately the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	JERAM GOLD			-32
4	JAZZ BAND			+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1303)       CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)  THE ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY

1	RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Had to be eased off heels at the 300M when disappointed for a clear run. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	CLERGYMAN (A Suriya)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.
4	JUNGLE KING (HS Gill)	Rider reported his horse bled. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
7	FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
8	MAIDANZ BEAUTY (K A’isisuhairi)	Baulked for a clear run between the 400M and the 300M.
9	BAGHDAD (AK Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
10	TUN O’ REILLY (SU Lim)	Hung out at the 200M.
11	GOLDEN HORSE (App M Lukman)	Shifted in to continue its run at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	HAKUNA MATATA	Corneal ulcer left eye	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	ESTIJAAB	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SHINE SHINE	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	MAIDANZ BEAUTY			+36
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1304)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)  SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY

1	MISTY SWIFT (App R Nuqman)	Struck the rail at the 1100M.
2	D’GREAT DUCHESS (KC Tham)	Eased in the concluding stages.
3	GOLDEN SARDINE (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout.
7	STRONG N POWERFUL (AM Aizat)	Shifted out away from the whip.
8	TORNADO PEGASUS (AK Lim)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report)
9	INTENT (J De Souza)	Carried in at the 1100M. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.
10	RESOLUTE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of TORNADO PEGASUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding TORNADO PEGASUS this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHYTHM OF ZEN and INTENT at approximately the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey 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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	SPEEDY MISSILE	Capacity field	–		EA
6	MY BIG BOSS	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	TRINITY GENERAL			-16
6	STRONG N POWERFUL			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

 RACE 7 (R1305)       CLASS 4 A – 1700M (LC A)  MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY

4	MANDRAKE (HS Gill)	Jumped slowly. Raced wide throughout.
5	BIG FRANCK (K A’isisuhari)	Unable to secure clear running from the 300M to the finish resulting in the rider being unable to fully assist his mount.
6	NORTHERN STAR (AM Aizat)	Jumped slowly. Raced wide with cover. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
7	TAUBOSS (S Ruzaini)	Hung out in the straight.
13	LITTLE PONY (APP H Haikal)	Jumped slowly. Hung in and proved difficult to assist.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SHOW HAND	Stone-bruised  off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
7	RULE THE WORLD	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
7	NOVA FALCON	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 RACE 8 (R1306)       GROUP 1 – 2000M (LC A)   PIALA EMAS SULTAN SELANGOR

1	XENA (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout and compounded in the straight.
4	TOP KNIGHT (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin.
9	GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman)	Shifted out for clear running at the 300M.
12	SEMANTAN PRINCE (K A’isisuhari)	Hang out in the straight.

Trainer V Sivan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the Special Plate on STRONG N BEST within the prescribed time.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	TELLER	Injury to its 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.

RACE 9 (R1307)       CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A)  BETMAKERS CUP

1	GOLDEN PEACH (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report)
2	SOMAR (AK Lim)	Struck the rail when tightened for galloping room at the 1100M.
3	ANKARA (J De Souza)	Reluctant in proceeding to the start. 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start). Raced wide in the early stages.
5	MAGIC GENERAL (App M Ekdihar)	Was hanging out in the straight.
8	SELANGOR STAR (HS Gill)	Threw its head down prior to the start being effected. Jumped awkwardly, bumped and was slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.
11	D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of GOLDEN PEACH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GOLDEN PEACH in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SOMAR when he adopted a running line which resulted in SOMAR having to ease and making contact with the rail at approximately the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	BLEU MARINE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
9	CONGAREE	Fever	Vet exam		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R1308)     CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A)

1	JOKER NINE SIX (AM Aizat)	An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
2	INHERIT (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early stages.
6	THUNDERGOD (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	THE GENERAL (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

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

RACE 11 (R1309)     CLASS 5 B – 1600M (LC A)

1	SHENG PROISIR (S Ruzaini)	Jumped slowly.
2	MEWTWO (App I Fikri)	Squeezed out at the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
3	ADIRA PEGASUS (SU Lim)	Returned cast off fore plate.
7	CIRCUIT STAR (S Hafis	Returned with a clipped heel on the near fore – Vet exam.
8	TARZAN (AK Lim)	Jumped awkwardly and squeezed out at the start. Shifted both ways in the straight.
9	SILVER JOY (App M Ekdihar)	Over-raced.
10	IRON FIST (KC Tham)	Slow into stride. Rider’s goggles were dislodged at the 200M.

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 8 (R1295) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The particulars of the charge being that he failed to take all reasonable steps in order to prevent PACIFIC EMPIRE from shifting in at the 900M which shift resulted in MAGNITUDE (J Low) clipping its heels and Jockey J Low being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	BEIJING STAR	J Low	SU Lim	Medical
5	BAGHDAD	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
6	D’GREAT DUCHESS	KP Lim	KC Tham	Medical
6	TORNADO PEGASUS	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
7	LITTLE PONY	Unfixed	App H Haikal	EA
9	SOMAR	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
9	ANKARA	KP Lim	J De Souza	Medical
10	SKYSCRAPER	KP Lim	KC Tham	Medical
11	ADIRA PEGASUS	R Shafiq	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	GENERAL QIN	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MATILDA

No significant finding

–

–

4

GOLDEN TOUCH

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

5

RHYTHM OF ZEN

No significant finding

–

–

5

JUNGLE KING

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

9

ANKARA

Reluctant in proceeding to the start

1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start)

–

11

ADIRA PEGASUS

Cast off fore plate

–

–

11

CIRCUIT STAR

Clipped heel on the near fore

Vet exam.

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

8

Trainer V Sivan

STRONG N BEST

3/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R4

App H Haikal (JAZZ BAND) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

R6

Jockey AK Lim (TORNADO PEGASUS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

R9

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

R8 (2/12/23)

App M Ekdihar (PACIFIC EMPIRE) – 5 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Follow Up

R10

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX)

 

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023 

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1288)        CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

1	BIG LAWYER (HS Gill)	Slow to begin and bumped at the start. Disappointed for a run at the 400M and shifted in to continue its run.
2	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
3	LEGEND NINETY TWO (A Suriya)	Slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip at the 250M.
4	CAPTAIN LEGACY (S Ruzaini)	Was hanging inwards between the 500M and the 200M. Rider reminded of his obligations regarding being sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground.
6	HEX MARK (J Low)	Had to ease at the 1200M.  Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.
8	YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat)	Bumped out at the 250M.
10	UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam)	Raced wide throughout.
11	SMART MASTER (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	META SPRING	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
1	BEAUTIFUL ONE	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R1289)        CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

1	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Was hanging inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip on multiple occasions. Apprentice reminded of his obligations regarding being sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground and advised to take stronger corrective measures to prevent his horses from covering unnecessary ground.
2	ALEXANDER (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the early stages. Baulked for a clear run between the 500M and the 300M.
4	GURNEY DRIVE (App M Ekdihar)	Carried in at the 400M. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
5	ANOTHER SHOW (J Low)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Carried in at the 400M.
6	NATE’S HONOUR (R Shafiq)	Squeezed at the 1000M. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	DOGE TO THE MOON (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout.
10	NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Hafis)	An inquiry will be opened into Jockey S Hafis’ riding of the gelding in the concluding stages of the race.

Trainer WC Lim appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the improved performance of REMO MAMA. In this regard, he could offer no suitable explanation regarding this improvement other than to state that after trialling well, this horse carried that confidence into the race which accounted for the win today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	APOLLO ROCK	Capacity field	–		EA
2	ELEGENT	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	ANOTHER SHOW			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1290)        CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)

5	SHANGANI (S Saddam)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
6	BARBARIAN (App M Ekdihar)	*(See Report)
7	LOOKS GOOD (App S Shazmin)	The gelding’s cross-nose band became dislodged and was unable to be refitted by the Starter, accordingly, this gelding raced without this equipment. Raced wide without cover.
8	PENANG STAR (S Hafis)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
9	FARDUS (HS Gill)	Slow to begin.
10	ALWAYS AFRAID (A Suriya)	Restless in the stalls and broke the front gates open.

Trainer SY Lim (FARDUS) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in saddling his horse up.

App M Ekdihar (BARBARIAN), who was assisted by Mr LL Tai, the Head of SLTC Apprentice School, appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his decision to switch outside of XIONG FONG (App M Lukman) when it appeared that there was sufficient running room between XIONG FONG and LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri). App M Ekdihar explained to the Board that after XIONG FONG had shifted in away from the whip, he had anticipated that the run would close and he would not have clear running. He further explained that whilst his run had stayed open, at that juncture, he had already committed to an outward movement. The Board noted the explanation of App M Ekdihar.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	HAPPY PRINCESS	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
3	ELISE	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1291)        CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A)

2	FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq)	Shifted out at the 500M.
4	HAPPY MAGIC (App H Haikal)	Shifted in away from the whip at least on 3 occasions in the straight.
6	READY TO SEVENLUCK (WW Cheah)	Was bumped at the 500M.
7	TAIWAN CAPTAIN (AM Aizat)	Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
9	SHYLOCK (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.

Jockey AM Aizat (TAIWAN CAPTAIN) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ride with the same equipment he weighed out with.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MIGHT IS RIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
4	KING OF GLORY	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	FLAMING PHOENIX			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1292)        METRO A  – 1200M (SC A)

SUNGEI BESI AUTOWORLD CUP

1	AWESOME STORM (J De Souza)	Eased at the 1000M.
4	HEARTENING FLYER (WW Cheah)	Shifted in at the 1000M, struck the rail at the 300M. *(See Report).
8	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini)	Difficult to load.
9	READY TO ROCK (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of HEARTENING FLYER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AWESOME STORM (J De Souza) at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 17 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LIMITLESS STOUT	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	WAR DRAGON			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1293)        CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)

1	MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 200M.
6	BATTLESTAR (HS Gill)	Hung inwards in the straight.

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

RACE 7 (R1294)        CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

ROYAL SABAH TURF CLUB TROPHY

1	INTREPID (App T Ammar)	Raced wide with cover.
4	NAJWAN (KP Lim)	Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip between the 400M and the 200M. Awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
5	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.
9	CAVALLA COURT (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
10	NO REGRETS (HS Gill)	Switched in to continue its run at the 400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SYMBOL OF COURAGE	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	INTREPID			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1295)        CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

STARPRINT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED THAILAND TROPHY

2	MAGIC THE ZHU (WW Cheah)	Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
3	QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis)	Raced wide throughout.
6	MAGNITUDE (J Low)	Clipped heels at the 900M. Jockey dislodged.
7	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App M Ekdihar)	Shifted in at the 400M.
8	WECANDO (S Saddam)	Eased at the 400M. Shifted in at the 400M. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
9	THOUSAND MILE EYE (HK Cheng)	Slow into stride. Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
11	WINNER POWER (A Suriya)	Had to take evasive action at the 900M.

Jockey S Hafis who rode his 80^th winner on QUICKEN AWAY in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 4 December 2023. 

On inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The matter would be finalized during the week.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	ALSHEIKH	Swollen off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
8	EMPHATIC	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	MAGIC THE ZHU			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1296)        CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)

2	JIMMY ZAC (KP Lim)	Saddle slipped backwards during running.
4	GOLDEN CUP (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
7	WAIMEA (App I Fikri)	Was hanging inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
8	RUNNING SPIRIT (J De Souza)	Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced in the concluding stages.
9	BROADWAY SUCCESS (SU Lim)	Hung inwards in the concluding stages.

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

RACE 10 (R1297)      CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)

1	BAKUTEH (S Hafis)	Stubborn to load. 2 Starting Stall tests.
4	STRETCHY FOUR (App H Haikal)	*(See Report)
10	QIJI STAR (App T Ammar)	Dropped his whip at the 300M. Apprentice warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of STRETCHY FOUR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding STRETCHY FOUR in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to STORM TO WIN (App A Nazir) and SHOQEET (E Ferreira) at approximately the 700M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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

RACE 11 (R1298)      CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)

7	TILSWORTH JACOBI (App A Nazir)	Raced wide in the early stages.
8	KUBERA’S CHIEF (SU Lim)	Awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 600M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	D’GREAT RISE	Capacity field	–		EA
11	GOOD LUCK CHARM	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2023, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting his horse (195) with an incorrect saddle cloth number.

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 POST RACE URINE:          

19 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 23 November 2023 (V23/178) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:         

19 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 23 November 2023 (V23/179) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	SMART MASTER	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
3	CHINO DINERO	Unfixed	AK Lim	EA
5	READY TO ROCK	App M Seelan	App Shazmin	Indisposed
10	PERFECT RUN	App M Seelan	App Shazmin	Indisposed

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SUPER WHIRLWIND	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

2

GURNEY DRIVE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

2

NATE’S HONOUR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet            (2 weeks embargo)

–

4

TAIWAN CAPTAIN

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

4

NAMBIAR ROCKET

No significant finding

–

–

7

TIPPING POINT

Broken-winded

1000M/Vet

–

10

BAKUTEH

Stubborn to load

2 Starting Stall tests

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

3

Trainer SY Lim

FARDUS

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

4

Jockey AM Aizat

TAIWAN CAPTAIN

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

1/12/23

Trainer S Dunderdale

–

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R5

Jockey WW Cheah (HEARTENING FLYER) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

App H Haikal (STRETCHY FOUR) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R2

Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT)

R8

App M Ekdihar / Trainer SY Lim (PACIFIC EMPIRE)