Selangor May 13 Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS‟ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
SATURDAY, 13 MAY 2017

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Cadet Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R605) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MY TOUCH (J Shankar) stood when the gates were released and lost considerable ground. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

MYSTIC WARRIOR (App A Zaimuddin) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head up in the early stages.

VALENTINE BABY (M Zairi) shifted out on jumping away and brushed MYSTIC WARRIOR which had jumped away awkwardly and got its head up in the air.

TRUE HERITAGE (App KC Wong) shifted in shortly after the start and brushed LAZAROO (R Woodworth) which in turn brushed VAGABOND (J Low).

LITTLE JUMBO (F Yap) shifted in slightly approaching the 1000M resulting in DUBLEO BEAUTY (S Sandana) and TRUE HERITAGE being taken in and TRUE HERITAGE losing its position.

DUBLEO BEAUTY shifted in approaching the 800M resulting in LITTLE JUMBO having to be steadied.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 JOE SWIPER Sub-epiglottic abscess 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)
1 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

RACE 2 (R606) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

The saddle on SPARKLER (SS Vanan) was readjusted behind the barrier.

SPARKLER brushed the outside of the barrier on jumping away.

ARLO (S Ruzaini) threw its head up on jumping away and was awkward to begin.

FLYING HORSE (R Woodworth) raced fiercely approaching the 1000M and shifted out resulting in ESPERANZA (J Low) having to be checked and shifted out, making contact with KING OF SEAL (App A Zaimuddin). FLYING HORSE continued to race ungenerously for some distance thereafter.

ESPERANZA rolled in racing to the 800M resulting in ARLO being steadied.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 YOU NEVER Lame near fore 1000M/vet Course scratching
KNOW fetlock

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 FIORELLA +16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R607) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

POLO BOY (M Ganeesh) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the barrier and passed fit to race.

MR EPIC (S Ruzaini) was checked shortly after the start when DELTA WING (App KC Wong) shifted in and at the same time, RISE UP THE RANK (App L De Souza) rolled out.

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

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

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
3 BRILLIANT STAR +16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 2
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

RACE 4 (R608) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

DEKATI (App KP Lim) was slow to begin.

The Stewards questioned Jockey J Shankar, the rider of DIRAC, in respect of the gelding’s performance and adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 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)
4 Nil

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R609) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

GERMANIC (HS Gill) jumped in at the start and bumped ARC CARA (M Ganeesh).

JERAM VILLAGE (App KP Lim) raced wide from the 800M and into the straight.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of ARC CARA and took evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh who explained that his instruction was to lead. The Stewards also questioned Trainer S Dunderdale who confirmed the instruction. Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer S Dunderdale were both shown the films and the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 Nil

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
5 BRILLIANT DEAL -24

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R610) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

When racing inside the 400M, SPIN FIRE (L Sofhan) was held up for clear running until approaching the 200M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of SPIN FIRE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out approaching the 200M when being ridden with the whip in his left hand resulting in

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 3
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

BIRRALEE ROAD (HS Gill) to be checked and he continued to shift out under the whip riding, bumping VALUE OF JUSTICE (S Ruzaini) on 2 occasions at the 100M. He then continued to shift out and again bumped VALUE OF JUSTICE at the 50M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L Sofhan’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 15 May 2017 and to expire on 21 May 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:40pm).

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 (R611) METRO B – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

SUPER FIVE (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

FORTUNIQUE (M Ganeesh) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.

FORTUNIQUE laid in passing the 400M, obliging Jockey M Ganeesh to stop riding and change his whip to the left hand.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
7 Nil

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

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
7 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 8 (R612) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

WENONA’S LEGACY (App KC Wong) was slow to begin.

FAST RICH (App KP Lim) laid in when being ridden with the whip from the 400M until the 150M when App KP Lim had to stop riding and straighten the gelding, and came out across the heels of ELEGENT (SS Vanan) to obtain a clear run. The Stewards will show App KP Lim and his Master, Trainer PS Kumaran, the video of his ride in this race at a date to be fixed.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 4
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

TWODOLLARMUPPET (C Goon) laid in under the whip from the 200M and approaching the winning post, became unbalanced for a short distance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 Nil

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

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)

8 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 9 (R613) CLASS 5 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

AGUERO (S Sandana) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of Jockey S Sandana and passed fit to race.

Shortly after the start, JUST VITAL (App KP Lim) bumped CHATEAUNEUF DUPAPE (App L De Souza) onto PERFECT FIXER (J Low) and as a result, JUST VITAL lost its position.

FLAMING FIREHEART (C Goon) which was beaten 27 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Jockey S Sandana, the rider of AGUERO, into the reasons why he came wider and continued to shift ground inwards when riding with the whip until about the 50M when his mount continued to shift in and inconvenienced PERFECT FIXER (J Low). Jockey S Sandana was shown the films of the incident and warned that he must stop riding and straighten his mount.

The Stewards will question App KP Lim, the rider of JUST VITAL, as to why he failed to improve from the 800M until entering the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
9 Nil

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

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
9 Nil

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 5
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

RACE 10 (R614) CLASS 5 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

RAINBOW FISH (App T Krisna) was fractious in the barrier and jumped away awkwardly.

CLAIM (S Ruzaini) was very slow to begin.

SUPER EIGHTYTHREE (S Anandan) jumped away awkwardly and inwards.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SUPER EIGHTYTHREE, reported that his saddle slipped backwards and as a result, he raced wide throughout the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
10 AIR POWER Capacity field – EA
10 TURNED OUT Capacity field – EA

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

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs)
10 Nil

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 1 (R578) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017

The Stewards, after reviewing the films of the above race, warned Jockey G Pereira, the rider of FLYING NEKO, that in future he would be expected to ride his horses out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards in accordance with MRA Rule 44(6).

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WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY JOCKEY RUZAINI BIN SUPIEN (S RUZAINI) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION THREE (3) MALAYSIAN RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(a)(ii) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE „BADCOE” IN RACE 3 (R494), CLASS 4 -1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 16 APRIL 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

Jockey S Ruzaini who lodged the above appeal, applied to withdraw his appeal on 13 May 2017. After consideration, his application was acceded to, however his deposit was forfeited. His suspension will commence on 14 May 2017 and to expire on 21 May 2017, both dates inclusive.

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Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 6
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

RACE 2 (R579) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017

Jockey M Ganeesh (BARKER ROAD KID) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of 3 months will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 2 (R588) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017

Jockey S Sandana (GRAND SHOW) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of 2 months and fine of RM20,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC / PRTC

Additional Report

RACE 1 (R520), CLASS 5 – 1100M, 23RD APRIL 2017, SUNDAY, 2ND DAY,
PENANG APRIL MEETING 2017

Jockey Lou Ho (IKTO) subsequently lodged an Appeal against the Penalty and applied for a Stay of Sentence which was GRANTED by the Stipendiary Stewards.

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WITHDRAWAL OF AN APPEAL FROM JOCKEY LOU HO AGAINST THE FOUR MONTHS SUSPENSION IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “IKTO” IN RACE 1 (R520), CLASS 5 – 1100M, SUNDAY, 23RD APRIL 2017, PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards today (11th May 2017) acceded to Jockey Lou Ho’s application to withdraw his appeal on the above matter. Jockey Lou Ho’s suspension will take effect from Thursday, 11th May 2017 and will expire on Sunday, 10th September 2017, both dates, inclusive. His deposit was forfeited.

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Amendment

RACE 7 (R518) CLASS 5 – 1400M, SATURDAY, 22ND APRIL 2017, 1ST DAY, PENANG APRIL MEETING 2017

BLOOD ROYAL, a course scratching as it had fever, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 7
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

POST-RACE URINE (EQUINE):
22ND – 23RD APRIL 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

The report dated 9th May 2017 (V17/046.1) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 62 coded urine and 66 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25th April 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
22ND – 23RD APRIL 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

The report dated 4th May 2017 (V17/047) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25th April 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
3 BLADEMEISTER Lame off fore fetlock 1000M/vet –
4 JAZZ IT UP Bruised back Vet exam –
4 DRAGON WALK Bruised near fore Vet exam –
fetlock
5 IDEAL GUIDE Bruised off fore Vet exam –
fetlock
6 SPADE OF ACE Cut off hind cannon & Vet exam –
heel
6 AMI ELEVEN Bruised near fore foot Vet exam –
7 THE MILLIONAIRE Sore right knee Vet exam –
7 TAKE AIM Cut off fore fetlock Vet exam –
8 LUCKY SIXTYSIX Bruised off fore Vet exam –
pastern & foot
8 GOLD KIDS Parasite infection Vet exam –
9 EASTERN TOWKAY Lame near fore 1000M/vet –
fetlock
9 CIRRUS Swollen off fore Vet exam –
tendon
9 IT’S DONE MATE Bruised near fore Vet exam –
fetlock
10 GRAND SHOW Swollen off fore Vet exam –
fetlock
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 8
SLTC, Saturday, 13 May 2017

10 POLO MASTER Nail bind near fore Vet exam –
foot
10 LIM’S MIRAGE Small cuts off hind & Vet exam –
swollen off hind

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

SLTC, SATURDAY, 13 MAY 2017

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 MY TOUCH Stood when the gates 1000M/vet (from –
were released & lost the starting stall)
considerable ground /
No significant finding
2 AUGUSTA No significant finding – –
3 D’GREAT WALL No significant finding – –
3 MR EPIC No significant finding – –
3 BIG EGO No significant finding – –

4 DEKATI No significant finding – –

4 DIRAC No significant finding – –
5 GOOD MUMMY No significant finding – –
5 ARC CARA No significant finding – –
6 DEVIL’S CUT No significant finding – –
6 PERFECT RUN No significant finding – –

6 BUKIT SUBANG Cast left hind plate – –
8 FAST RICH No significant finding – –

8 D’GREAT No significant finding – –
EMINENCE
8 YOU DA ONE No significant finding – –
8 MR JAI Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
9 FLAMING Poor performance / No 1000M/vet –
FIREHEART significant finding
9 RED EASTERN No significant finding – –
9 AGELESS No significant finding – –

10 HOME RUN HERO No significant finding – –
10 D’GREAT No significant finding – –
SURPRISE
10 STREET CHAMP No significant finding – –

10 SHARP KNIGHT No significant finding – –

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

Suspension(s) R6 Jockey L Sofhan (SPIN FIRE) – 2 Malaysian race days for
careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)