STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB 

SUNDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2018

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

RACE 1 (R218) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SPRING FESTIVAL STAKES

SPEEDY WARRIOR (App S Saddam) was slow to begin.

DYNAMIC TRIO (App S Uzair) jumped outwards, taking ROCK AND STONE (S Sandana) outwards and causing ROCK AND STONE to brush with GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) which became briefly unbalanced and lost its early position.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	RISE UP THE RANK	Lame near hind	1000M/vet		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
1	CHINO DIABLO			+20
1	GERMAN SPEED			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R219) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

WISHES COME TRUE STAKES

MR EPIC (App KC Wong) was slow to find its stride.

BOOSTER (J De Souza) jumped inwards and despite the rider’s efforts, bumped LIM’S CHARGE (HS Gill), causing LIM’S CHARGE to be taken inwards, unbalanced and be slow into its stride.

JANGO (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages and shifted inwards approaching the 900M causing DRAGON WALK (App L De Souza) to be taken inwards onto FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) which in turn was shifted slightly inwards and crowded SEA HORIZON.

Between the 800M and the 600M, MR EPIC was taken to the wide outside in order to make progress.

HERECOMESMYMONEY (SU Lim) was outpaced throughout the race.

At about the 250M RISING STAR (App S Saddam) shifted in away from the whip and was thereafter switched wide out in order to obtain clear running.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	RISING STAR			+24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R220) CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

GREAT TREASURES STAKES

GOOD DEAL (M Ganeesh) was slow to find its stride.

At about the 900M, SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) threw its head up in response and was slightly crowded by LINCOLN’S EXCUSE (Z Khairil).

At about the 800M, GOOD DEAL was shifted abruptly outwards to avoid the heels of MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) which slowed.

RUN IT TWICE (S Ruzaini) commenced to lay out from the 500M and raced wide out between the 500M and the 100M. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini stated that RUN IT TWICE had over-raced and got onto the wrong lead leg when he asked for his effort approaching the 500M. A post-race veterinary examination of RUN IT TWICE revealed no significant finding.

From the 200M, REAL MEAN (App CK Khaw) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running.

At about the 50M, SHELLOMADA shifted out under pressure causing BULLISH LUCK (App W Faizal) to shy away. 

In the last strides, GOOD DEAL was switched out to obtain clear running when finishing strongly.

RACE 4 (R221) CLASS 5 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

PROSPEROUS BUSINESS STAKES

Jockey M Ganeesh was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on IT’S DONE MATE.

VERGLATICA (HS Gill) was slowly away.

At about the 1100M, KING OF THE CREEK (App L De Souza) was restrained to take a mid-to-back position behind MARIO ATTILA (App S Uzair) and threw its head up in response.

At about the 550M, SPEED CRAFT (S Anandan) shifted slightly out at the point of the bend and bumped ZHAN SHEN (S Ruzaini).

Approaching the 400M, SPEED CRAFT was tightened for room in between ZHAN SHEN and ELEGENT (App KC Wong). The Stewards reprimanded Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SPEED CRAFT, as a result of this incident for attempting to push through an insufficient gap. He was warned to ride with more care and patience under similar circumstances in future. Jockey S Anandan was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 250M.

At about the 300M, MARIO ATTILA (App S Uzair) commenced to shift out under pressure and shift further out when App S Uzair transferred his whip to his left hand causing NUMERO UNO (Z Khairil) to be taken wide at about the 150M. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a date to be fixed. Shortly afterwards, App S Uzair dropped his whip. App S Uzair was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip.

The Stewards questioned Trainer WC Lim regarding the apparent improved performance of POLO MASTER today. Trainer WC Lim explained that POLO MASTER (App AK Lim) had shown a tendency to be lazy and unmotivated in his trackwork, and therefore he deliberately changed the horse’s training regime, including sending him to two Barrier Practices prior to this race. He further added that POLO MASTER had performed well in the second of those Barrier Practices under a very inexperienced rider.

RACE 5 (R222) MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GOLDEN FORTUNE STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 3pm at the request of Singapore Turf Club.

ONCE A THIEF (App W Faizal) unseated its rider shortly after the starting gate opened. After reviewing the vision of the start, the Stewards were satisfied that App W Faizal was mounted on ONCE A THIEF when the start was effected and therefore declared ONCE A THIEF a runner.

ORION (App AK Lim) jumped inwards and bumped ELEGANT DANCER (App AM Aizat).

NOVA GENERAL (App KC Wong) jumped sharply inwards and bumped ORION and when corrected, shifted abruptly outwards.

Between the 1200M and the 1000M, NOVA DASHING (App P Haris) over-raced and lost its position when checked to avoid the heels of RED EMPRESS (HS Gill).

At about the 550M, SHAHPUR JAT (App S Saddam) laid outwards and was awkward negotiating the final bend.

NOVA GENERAL and NOVA DASHING which were beaten 22 1/2 and 24 1/4 lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

RACE 6 (R223) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LOTS OF WEALTH STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:30pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that DIRAC (Lou Ho) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:32pm. DIRAC will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EXCITING PROSPECT (HS Gill) stood still as the gates opened and forfeited several lengths.

AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) was slow to find its stride.

MUSANG KING (App AM Aizat) jumped outwards and NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards causing GOLD POWER (App KC Wong) to be crowded between them.

At about the 1300M, SHARON’S STAR (M Ganeesh) rolled inwards and caused NATION THEATRE (SU Lim), GOLD POWER and MUSANG KING to be crowded briefly on his inside.

Approaching the 250M, MUSANG KING shifted out under pressure and was thereafter shifted inside to obtain a clear passage.

At about the 200M, AUSSIE EAGLE (App AK Lim) was momentarily crowded between FRASER (Y Aify) and NATION THEATRE.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	DIRAC	Lame near fore	1000M/vet		Withdrawn at 3:32pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R224) CLASS 4– 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ABUNDANCE OF WEALTH STAKES

App AM Aizat was fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to claim his allowance on GAZOO.

This race was rescheduled to start at 4pm.

BATTLE HORSE (S Salee) and SEGAR THE BEST (App P Haris) were both slow to begin.

At about the 1050M, SAND BANK (S Anandan) commenced to over-race and raced fiercely until the 600M.

KUTTNER (App AK Lim) was slow to find its stride and was outpaced in the first half of the race. Approaching the 300M, KUTTNER began to make progress but displayed a tendency to lay inwards under pressure and was disappointed for a run on the heels of LION CONQUEROR (SU Lim) at about the 100M. KUTTNER was then switched outwards to obtain a clear run but was unable to do so before the finish. 

At about the 100M, LION CONQUEROR was disappointed for a run on the heels of D’GREAT SPIRIT (HK Cheng).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	RAINBOW NATION	Capacity field	–		EA
7	GERMANIC	Capacity field	–		EA

RACE 8 (R225) CLASS 3– 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SPARKLING NEW YEAR STAKES

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

Valet Ismail Bin Salleh (V5) was fined RM200/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for mistakenly providing the wrong saddle cloth numbers for BADCOE and BROWCOW causing the start to be delayed as both horses had to be resaddled.

LAUS DEO (S Salee) jumped inwards causing RISING GLORY (HS Gill) to be awkwardly placed on his heels.

GADAWON (Y Aify) jumped outwards causing HAWAIIAN KING (App W Faizal) to be taken outwards and to bump with RISING GLORY.

LUCKY DAPPER (Z Khairil) reared as the gates opened.

D’GREAT EFFORT (App KC Wong) over-raced between the 1000M and the 800M.

HAWAIIAN KING shifted wide approaching the 400M and raced wide out in the straight.

At about the 100M, D’GREAT EFFORT shifted out under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	METIER STAR	Respiratory infection	Vet exam & Endoscopy exam		Course scratching
8	TAFFETAS	Capacity field	–		EA
8	LA FAMILIA	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	GADAWON			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R226) CLASS 4– 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

YEAR OF DOG STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:10pm.

Trainer BT Lim informed the Stewards that LIM’S GREETING, which had been ridden forward in recent races, would be ridden in a more patient manner today.

LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) threw its head up on jumping and was slow to begin.

GUILTLESS (M Zairi) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow to begin.

SOON SEEKER (App W Faizal) was slow to find its stride.

At about the 1100M, MOZART ECLIPSE (Y Aify) shied away from TILSWORTH MALI (J De Souza) which crossed in front, and bumped D’GREAT RICH (App KC Wong).

At about the 900M, ROYAL EASTER (S Ruzaini) laid inwards slightly approaching the bend and brushed BUKIT SUBANG (App CK Khaw).

GUILTLESS (M Zairi) over-raced between the 800M and the 400M.

At about the 250M, AUD DOLLAR (S Anandan) laid in under pressure and had to be switched outwards to avoid the heels of TILSWORTH MALI which was weakening.

At about the 100M, AUD DOLLAR was briefly disappointed for a run as the gap narrowed between BUKIT SUBANG and SAM THE MAN (App L De Souza).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	ALAN	Capacity field	–		EA
9	MEIZU	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	BUKIT SUBANG			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R227) CLASS 4– 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GONG XI FA CAI STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:45pm.

TOTALITY (App S Saddam) reared as the stalls opened and was slow to begin.

ITS ONLY MONEY (App AM Aizat) was slow to begin.

In the early stages, VICTORY CAT (J Mallyon) over-raced and got its head up. Jockey J Mallyon reported after the race that, from the 800M, the horse showed limited response to the bit, raced ungenerously and laid out. VICTORY CAT which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

At about the 900M, ITS ONLY MONEY commenced to over-race and App AM Aizat checked in order to avoid running onto the heels of TWODOLLARMUPPET (M Zairi). As he did so, the gelding shifted out abruptly, bumping TAKEAIM (App P Haris) which was unbalanced.

From the 350M, ITS ONLY MONEY laid inwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of PUSONG PINOY (Lou Ho) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	SCRAT	Capacity field	–		EA

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	SANDY’S PRIDE	O Chavez	J De Souza	Medical
4	VERGLATICA	O Chavez	HS Gill	Medical
6	EXCITING PROSPECT	O Chavez	HS Gill	Medical
8	GADAWON	O Chavez	Y Aify	Medical
9	AUD DOLLAR	M Ganeesh	S Anandan	Medical
9	SAM THE MAN	App AK Lim	App L De Souza	Medical
10	BANKERS CALL	M Ganeesh	Y Aify	Medical
10	TOTALITY	App AK Lim	App S Saddam	Medical
10	BIG MOTOR	HS Gill	S Ruzaini	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	READY TO ROCK	Swollen off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	RAINBOW STAR	Tying up	Vet exam	–
5	ZION SPLENDOUR	Stood on nail (near hind foot)	Vet exam	–
6	ELF’S DREAM	Tying up	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2018
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	CHINO DIABLO		Respiratory distress		1000M/vet	–
1	DYNAMIC TRIO		No significant finding		–	–
2	LIM’S CHARGE		No significant finding		–	–
2	SOKOR GEDEBE		No significant finding		–	Jockey HK Cheng reported – not striding freely
2	SEA HORIZON		No significant finding		–	–
2	HERECOMESMY- MONEY		No significant finding		–	Jockey SU Lim reported – not striding freely
3	TRIPLE ONE STAR		No significant finding		–	–
3	RUN IT TWICE		No significant finding		–	–
3	SHELLOMADA		No significant finding		–	–
4	ZHAN SHEN		Injury to its off hind pastern		Vet exam	–
4	AIR POWER		Epiglottic entrapment		Corrective surgery	–
4	MARIO ATTILA		No significant finding		–	–
4	VERGLATICA		Cast off fore plate		–	–
4	SILVER MAN		No significant finding		–	–
5	SHAHPUR JAT		No significant finding		–	–
5	NOVA GENERAL & NOVA DASHING		Poor performance		1000M/vet	–
6	AUSSIE EAGLE		No significant finding		–	–
6	NATION THEATRE		No significant finding		–	–
6	DIRAC		Lame near fore		1000M/vet	Withdrawn at 3:32pm
6	EXCITING PROSPECT		Dorsal displacement of soft palate		1000M/vet	–
7	KUTTNER		No significant finding		–	–
7	AVANTI		No significant finding		–	–
8	GADAWON		No significant finding		–	–
8	D’GREAT EFFORT		No significant finding		–	–
8	MORE POWER		No significant finding		–	–
8	BADCOE		Injury to its near hind fetlock		Vet exam	–
9	AUD DOLLAR		No significant finding		–	–
9	SAM THE MAN		Injury to its off hind heel		Vet exam	–
9	TILSWORTH MALI		No significant finding		–	–
9	GUILTLESS		No significant finding		–	–
10	RAJA MAHKOTA		No significant finding		–	–
10	PUSONG PINOY		Bled		Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R4		Jockey M Ganeesh (IT’S DONE MATE) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 107(10) Jockey S Anandan (SPEED CRAFT) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) App S Uzair (MARIO ATTILA) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
		R7		App AM Aizat (GAZOO) – fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
		R8		Valet Ismail Bin Salleh (V5) (BADCOE & BROWCOW) – fined RM200/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow Up		R4		App S Uzair (MARIO ATTILA)