KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017
(WILAYAH SILVER BOWL)
SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2017
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
(Running rail in true position for the entire circuit)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Michael Castillo (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Cadet Stipendiary Steward).
RACE 1 (R135) CLASS 5 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
MY TOUCH (App A Zaimuddin) jumped outwards and bumped DRAGON WALK (J Low).
Approaching the 1000M, ESPERANZA (Lou Ho) was inconvenienced as a result of BOWEN BOY (J Shankar) shifted inwards and resulting in ESPERANZA getting its head up and racing ungenerously. The Stewards took into consideration the degree of interference. Jockey J Shankar was reminded of his obligations to ensure that in future he gives sufficient room to other runners than he did on this occasion.
DRAGON WALK (J Low) was caught racing wide in the early stages before progressing forward and gaining a position outside the leader approaching the 900M.
THUNDER KING (App T Krisna) was caught racing 3-wide throughout the event.
ROCK AND STONE (App M Hanif) had a tendency to lay inwards under pressure over the concluding stages.
Over the concluding stages, THUNDER KING shifted out and inconvenienced MY TOUCH.
Upon returning to scales, App A Zaimuddin, the rider of MY TOUCH, reported that his saddle slipped backwards from the 600M onwards.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 BAIL OUT Lame off fore & sore 1000M/Vet Course scratching
both fore feet
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
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Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
1 FOX TREASURE +20
1 ESPERANZA +17
1 MY TOUCH -24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 2 (R136) CLASS 5 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
Upon jumping, DYNAMIC TRIO (F Yap) was inconvenienced when NOVEMBER SUCCESS (App WK Lee) jumped outwards and BULL AND BEAR (SS Vanan) jumped inwards and as a result, lost some ground.
DUBLEO BEAUTY (S Sandana) was caught racing wide throughout the event.
Approaching the 500M, JP REGIS (HK Cheng) had to be eased off the runners in front.
Leaving the 400M, MYSTIC WARRIOR (HS Gill) had to shift out over the heels of DUBLEO BEAUTY to gain a clear run.
Approaching the 200M, BULL AND BEAR had a tendency to lay out under pressure resulting in Jockey SS Vanan having to swap the whip to his left hand in an attempt to straighten the gelding.
Over the concluding stages, JP REGIS shifted out under pressure and finished wide on the track.
Upon a conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey A Nawawi, the rider of BEAUTY HARMONY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M, BEAUTY HARMONY shifted in when insufficiently clear of HAHA BABE (L Sofhan) and as a result, HAHA BABE had to be severely checked off the heels of BEAUTY HARMONY.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Nawawi’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey A Nawawi’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 5 February 2017 and to expire on 12 February 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:35pm).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
2 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
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RACE 3 (R137) CLASS 5 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)
Prior to the running of this event, Q NINE MAC (HS Gill) underwent a veterinary examination as the gelding had sustained abrasion to its nostrils resulting from contact with the running rail en route to the barriers. The gelding was subsequently passed fit to take its place in the field.
Upon jumping, CHASE THE DREAM (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and inconvenienced SEA HORIZON (App S Zulfikri).
Q NINE MAC (HS Gill) and SUNTZU (M Ganeesh) both raced wide throughout the event.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that JAZZ IT UP returned having bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 2 months, be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of 3 months, start in any race for a period of 3 months after such declaration, and then only after passing the bleeder’s test.
Upon returning to scales, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of SUNTZU, reported that his saddle slipped backwards during running.
The Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill into the reasons why, in the opinion of the Stewards, he allowed Q NINE MAC to cover unnecessary ground from the 600M. After taking evidence from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer BT Lim, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 TRUE IDENTITY Capacity field – EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race
again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
3 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 4 (R138) CLASS 4 – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)
The start of this race was delayed as ENGLISH BANK (App A Zaimuddin) proved difficult to be loaded into the barriers. Trainer BT Lim was advised that ENGLISH BANK will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
ENGLISH BANK had to be eased by its rider when AVANTI (App KC Wong) shifted outwards and MARIO ATTILA (App S Uzair) jumped inwards.
Upon jumping, RAJAH BROOK (App AK Lim) shifted inwards abruptly and made heavy contact with DANCING TSURU (S Ruzaini) which was also taken in onto MR EPIC (App S Zulfikri) and ACE SURPRISE (J Shankar), and had to be severely checked as a result of
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this incident. App AK Lim was shown the footage of this incident and warned that in future he should try to make more attempt to keep his horses straight shortly after jumping.
DEKATI (M Ganeesh) was inconvenienced as a result of YOU DA ONE (C Goon) shifting inwards slightly.
Approaching the 250M mark, DEKATI had to be eased off the heels of ACE SURPRISE when ACE SURPRISE shifted out to gain a clear run.
Approaching the 250M mark, DANCING TSURU shifted in despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) being taken in onto ACE SURPRISE and as a result, DEKATI had to be severely checked off the heels of ACE SURPRISE.
Approaching the 150M mark, YOU DA ONE had a tendency to lay outwards when being struck with the whip and as a result, DANCING TSURU had to shift in over that gelding’s heels to gain clear running.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 D’GREAT ERA Capacity field – EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
4 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 5 (R137) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
The start of this race was delayed for 10 minutes when CALIFORNIA CAT (TK Barnabas) cast its off hind plate and had to be reshod at the parade ring. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to take its place in the field.
WATERFALL (App KC Wong) jumped awkwardly.
Upon jumping, LAUS DEO (J Shankar) shifted outwards, taking INDIAN ROCK (HS Gill) out onto OUR TOUCHE (App Z Khairil).
Approaching the 1000M, GORDON G (App A Zaimuddin) had to be checked by its rider as a result of KUTTNER (App AK Lim) shifting out slightly.
TIDAL WAVE (S Ruzaini), INDIAN JADE (App T Krisna) and CALIFORNIA CAT (TK Barnabas) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.
Leaving the 300M, WATERFALL suffered a bleeding attack and as a result, fell heavily to the ground, dislodging App KC Wong. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WATERFALL collapsed and was found deceased when attended to by the Veterinary Surgeon. A post-mortem of the gelding will be conducted and subsequent report will be submitted by the Veterinary Surgeon.
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Approaching the 200M, KUTTNER (App AK Lim) had a tendency to lay in under pressure resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten.
Approaching the 200M, MESSI (App S Saddam) was held up for a clear run behind KUTTNER and had to shift out over that gelding’s heels to gain clear running.
INDIAN JADE had to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten.
Jockey TK Barnabas, the rider of CALIFORNIA CAT, was shown the footage of his ride over the concluding stages and warned that in future he must ensure that he rides all his mounts fully to the line, at least hands and heels. The Stewards took into consideration the run of the gelding throughout the event.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 PERFECT PEARL Capacity field – EA
5 JUSTICE WORLD Capacity field – EA
5 PROHIBITION 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 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 6 (R140) CLASS 4 – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:20pm.
Upon jumping, ITS ONLY MONEY (App S Zulfikri) shifted outwards and WELLINGTON HAMMER (TK Barnabas) shifted inwards resulting in GENTLEMAN (Lou Ho) having to be severely checked by its rider and lost its position.
BLADEMEISTER (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly and got its head up.
MORE POWER (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly.
GENTLEMAN had a tendency to race fiercely and got its head up despite the efforts of its rider over the first 400M and approaching the 1000M, had to be checked on 2 occasions off the heels of SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (J Shankar). WELLINGTON HAMMER which was following, was inconvenienced as a result of this incident.
Approaching the 200M, SUPER VICTORY (HK Cheng) had to be checked off the heels of the tiring GENTLEMAN.
Approaching the 150M, GENTLEMAN shifted inwards under pressure, inconveniencing GAZOO (App M Hanif).
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Upon returning to scales, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TAUBOSS, reported that his horse raced greenly during running.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race
again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
6 Nil –
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 7 (R141) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
AMI ELEVEN (J Low) jumped outwards and inconvenienced CONQUISTADOR (S Sandana).
LITTLE MAN (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin and stumbled shortly after the start.
LITTLE MAN was caught racing wide throughout the event.
Approaching the 1200M, PHILIP (App T Krisna) had a tendency to lay in resulting in BLACK TRISTAR (App A Zaimuddin) being placed in restricted racing room.
Leaving the 400M, BLACK TRISTAR was momentarily held up for a clear run.
Approaching the 200M, KABALI (App M Hanif) laid in under pressure when being struck with the whip and made contact with IT’S DONE MATE (App AK Lim). Shortly after this incident approaching the 100M, KABALI continued to lay in resulting in IT’S DONE MATE being further inconvenienced.
An objection was lodged by Trainer WC Lim, the Trainer of IT’S DONE MATE (App AK Lim), placed third against KABALI (App M Hanif) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference on two (2) occasions at about the 250M mark and at about the 100M mark. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood. The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into this incident to a date to be fixed as Trainer LN Danis, the Master of App M Hanif, had left the course.
Upon returning to scales, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SUPER EIGHTYTHREE, reported that the saddle on his horse slipped backwards in the straight.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
7 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
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7 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 8 (R142) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:25pm.
The start of this race was delayed as FLY HIGH was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon as App AK Lim reported that there was something amiss with the horse. FLY HIGH was passed fit to take its place in the field.
CIRRUS (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
PERFECT FIXER (J Low) raced 3-wide in the early stages.
Approaching the 250M mark, FLY HIGH was disappointed for a run to the inside of KIM SALUTE (M Ganeesh) which had a tendency to lay inwards and as a result, had to shift out over the heels of KIM SALUTE in order to gain clear running.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of KIM SALUTE, 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 for about 3 strides. In the opinion of the Stewards, he should have run fourth instead of fifth placing. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey M Ganeesh’s suspension. Jockey M Ganeesh was suspended for a period of one (1) month with effect from 5 February 2017 and to expire on 4 March 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:10pm).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 TURNED OUT Bruised near fore foot 1000M/Vet Course scratching
& lame near fore
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
8 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
Note:
ALL RACES WILL BE REVIEWED
ALL PLACED RUNNERS IN EVERY RACE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED POST-RACE
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
7 JANUARY 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 12 January 2017 (V17/003) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 January 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
7 JANUARY 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017
The report dated 12 January 2017 (V17/004) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 January 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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Change of Rider(s)
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
Nil
NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 SEA MASTER Bruised near hind Vet exam –
hock
6 D’ GREAT RICH Skin infection Vet exam –
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 FOX TREASURE Respiratory distress 1000M/Vet –
1 ESPERANZA Lame off fore & cast 1000M/Vet –
near fore
2 BUZZ MAN No significant finding – –
3 JAZZ IT UP Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
4 ENGLISH BANK Difficult to be loaded 1000M/Vet –
into the barriers / No (from the Starting
significant finding Stall)
5 INDIAN JADE Cut off fore Vet exam –
5 WATERFALL Collapsed & died Post-mortem –
5 INDIAN ROCK Lame near fore 1000M/Vet –
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6 Nil
7 LITTLE MAN No significant finding – –
8 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s) Nil
Suspension(s) R2 Jockey A Nawawi (BEAUTY HARMONY) – 2 Malaysian race
days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
R8 Jockey M Ganeesh (KIM SALUTE) – 1 month under MRA
Rule 44(6)
Follow Up R3 Jockey HS Gill / Trainer BT Lim (Q NINE MAC)
R7 App M Hanif / Trainer LN Danis (KABALI)