Selangor Meeting – 1 Jan 21 | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2021

FRIDAY, 1 JANUARY 2021

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course B

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R001) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

HAPPY NEW YEAR STAKES

LIGHTNING HERO (App K Pavinthran) and TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim) were slow to begin.

STREET CHAMP (S Ruzaini), after being slow to begin, raced wide throughout and Jockey S Ruzaini reported that the gelding did not handle the condition of the track.

ELEGENT (App A Zaimuddin) raced fiercely and wide in the early stages.

App K Pavinthran reported that LIGHTNING HERO was unsuited to the nature of the track.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STREET CHAMP and ELEGENT revealed that the geldings were lame off fore and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of SNAGGLE PUSS (AK Lim) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LIM’S KEYWAY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
1	E SUPREME	Capacity field	–	EA
1	MR MIURA	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 (R002) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

HAVE A GRAND NEW YEAR STAKES

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (J De Souza) was slow into stride.

ZILFIKAR (Y Aify) and NEW SENSATION (App S Uzair) led by a large margin in the middle stages. Inquiries into the riding of Jockey Y Aify and App S Uzair were opened.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ZILFIKAR, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were the manner he had ridden ZILFIKAR in the early stages by not restraining and continued to attempt to lead when on the outside of NEW SENSATION.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of this case, Jockey Y Aify’s mitigating factors, previous penalties applied under similar circumstances and his record. Jockey Y Aify was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 4 January 2021 and to expire on 3 February 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

When questioned, App S Uzair (NEW SENSATION), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, stated that he had ridden NEW SENSATION in a similar fashion at his prior winning start and given that he had drawn inside of ZILFIKAR, he had attempted to ride the gelding in the same manner. Whilst accepting this in part, the Stewards reprimanded App S Uzair for continuing in a prolonged manner his attempt to lead, thereby overtaxing NEW SENSATION.

VERGLATICA (App A Suriya) took a missed step near the 800M and was eased down in the straight. It was ascertained that VERGLATICA had a bilateral sesamoid fracture and avulsion of the suspensory ligament. The gelding was subsequently humanely euthanized.

The Stewards inquired into App S Uzair’s ride over the final 5 strides. At the conclusion of the inquiry, App S Uzair (NEW SENSATION), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride out to the end of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the fact that NEW SENSATION was tiring badly, however, believed that the offence required a period of suspension. App S Uzair was suspended from riding in races for a period of 5 (five) Malaysian race days with effect from 2 January 2021 and to expire on 17 January 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	ORION	Chronic back pain	Vet exam		Course scratching
2	LIM’S BATTLE	Colic	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)
2	VERGLATICA			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R003) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR STAKES

GORDON G (CK Khaw) bounded in the air at the start, losing ground. Trainer R Lines was advised that GORDON G will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

In the early stages, WE’RE THE WORLD (R Shafiq) raced fiercely and had to be restrained when hanging across the heels of BILLY MOJO (HK Cheng) near the 900M.

When blocked for a run on the inside of BILLY MOJO near the 250M, ELITE SAINT (App R Nuqman) had to be steadied and then taken to the outside of that gelding’s heels.

WE’RE THE WORLD was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of WE’RE THE WORLD revealed no significant finding. In light of WE’RE THE WORLD’s poor performance, Trainer MW Teh was advised that the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	MAYBE	Tendonitis – Lame near fore	1000M/vet	Course scratching
3	SUPER LINE	Vet exam	Course scratching	Vet exam
3	VOYAGER	Vet exam	Course scratching	Vet exam
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R004) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

ANOTHER YEAR OF PROSPERITY STAKES

TRUST AND HONOUR (App AR Raiyan) was slow into stride.

HYDRANT (App A Suriya) and RAINBOW FISH (CK Khaw) bumped on jumping.

When blocked for a clear run in the straight, TRUST AND HONOUR had to be taken inwards news the 250M.

App R Nuqman (ELITE BEAST) was advised that he must ensure that he claims the maximum amount that he is able to on all his rides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	SUPER HARD	Respiratory Infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	PLATOON	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 (R005) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

MAKE IT GREAT YEAR STAKES

Trainer HY Cheng was questioned as to the reason he had withdrawn RICHIE RICH (App AB Riduan) on veterinary grounds at a late stage before the closing of scratching. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards advised Trainer HY Cheng that he must ascertain the suitability to race for all of his horses prior to the deadline.

SLEEPY JOE (J Shankar) got down under the front of the gates and galloped riderless, and was subsequently withdrawn at 2:48pm. Trainer S Dunderdale was advised that SLEEPY JOE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.

GLOBAL ARMY (Y Aify) shifted in near the 425M, crowded STAY SOUND.

Near the 400M, App A Suriya (STAY SOUND) dropped his whip.

GLOBAL ARMY continued to lay inwards considerably with Jockey Y Aify having a considerable trouble keeping the horse straight. In light GLOBAL ARMY’s racing manners, Trainer M Sukri was advised that the horse will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

During the saddled presentation following this race, Jockey CK Khaw sustained a cut above his left eye when MUHEN threw its head. Jockey CK Khaw was examined by the Club Doctor and relieved from the remainder of his riding engagements.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	SLEEPY JOE	Got down under the front gates & galloped riderless	1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall)	Withdrawn at 2:48pm
5	RICHIE RICH	Sore both fore feet	Vet exam	Course scratching
5	MAHARIB	Capacity field	–	EA
5	ANDRE	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 (R006) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

WONDERFUL YEAR AHEAD STAKES

The Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to ride LIM’S CASINO as App A Zaimuddin was unable to claim. App A Zaimuddin was warned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.

LIM’S CASINO (App R Nuqman) was withdrawn at 3.15pm when it was ascertained to be lame near fore. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of KENG MAK MAK (R Rueven) revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	LIM’S CASINO	Lame near fore	100M/Vet	Withdrawn at 3.15pm
6	FIGHTING WARRIOR	Capacity field	–	EA
6	ISFAHAN	Capacity field	–	EA
6	MAGIC SEVENTY TWO	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 (R007) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR STAKES

Trainer AB Abdullah was questioned as to the reason he had withdrawn GROUND ATTACK (Z Zuriman) on veterinary grounds at a late stage after final scratching. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards advised Trainer AB Abdullah that he must ascertain the suitability to race for all of his horses prior to the deadline.

SUPER BB (AK Lim) raced wide in the middle stages.

TAFFETAS (App S Sia) drifted wide in the straight. App S Sia reported that the mare was uncomfortable in the “yielding” track.

ROC THAT (SU Lim) had to be taken inwards when blocked near the 175M.

I AM THE BOSS (C Goon) returned with a laceration of the off hind and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	GROUND ATTACK	Sore near fore foot	1000M/vet	Course scratching
7	TIME TO INVEST	Capacity field	–	EA
7	D’GREAT EFFORT	Capacity field	–	EA
7	HARVEYWALLBANGER	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 (R008) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

NEW YEAR NEW CHAPTER STAKES

Jockey AK Lim (D’ GREAT DUCHESS) was given permission to ride 2kgs overweight as no other rider was available.

ATLANTIC ARROW (J Daniel) veered outwards at the start, bumping BAKUTEH (SU Lim).

BIG BUS (App R Nuqman) shifted in on jumping, bumping SORBETA (S Ruzaini) which in turn crowded JUSTICE FAIR (App K Pavinthran).

D’GREAT DUCHESS (AK Lim) shifted out, bumping NORTHERN KNIGHT (Y Aify) at the start.

In the early stages, ATLANTIC ARROW raced fiercely. Jockey J Daniel reported that the gelding was unsuited by the state of track.

RAKAMA (J Low) and BAKUTEH raced wide throughout.

After taking the turn in the straight wide, JUSTICE FAIR drifted wide in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	ELITE REMARKABLE	Capacity field	–	EA
8	MURDOCH	Capacity field	–	EA
8	D’GREAT VULTURE	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 (R009) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

BEST YEAR STAKES

CHINO DINERO (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

Near the 800M, SELANGOR STAR (App A Zaimuddin) dipped when striking the heels of MAGNUM KING (App R Nuqman).

BILLION SENSE (C Goon) was blocked for a clear run when attempting a marginal run on the inside of PREMIUM RUSH (J Shankar) near the 175M, and had to be restrained off that gelding’s heels.

Jockey J De Souza (FIRST PRECINCT) and App R Nuqman (MAGNUM KING) reported that their horses did not handle the track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	HELLO BOSS	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SATTAR	Capacity field	–	EA
9	GOOD NEWS	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 (R010) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

WISHES COME TRUE STAKES

PEARL DANCER (C Goon) veered outwards at the same time as ONE FORCE (R Rueven) shifted in and this caused SENA FORTYTHREE (App A Zaimuddin) to be tightened for room and lost ground.

STEEL CUTTER (App M Lukman) was ridden wide throughout. App M Lukman was advised that he should exercise greater diligence when riding in future.

The saddle on ONE FORCE slipped backwards during running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	ELITE GENERAL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
10	WINGED FOOT	Vet exam	Course scratching		Vet exam
10	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	Vet exam	Course scratching		Vet exam
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	SENA FORTYTHREE			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R011) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF STAKES

D’GREAT SWIFT was withdrawn at 4:35pm when no suitable rider was available.

CONDADO (S Zulfikri) bounded in the air as the start was effected and was slow to begin.

SILENT PRINCE (App A Suriya) and PARAGON STAR (SU Lim) raced wide in the early stages.

Jockey AK Lim’s (JARL) whip broke during running and passing the 250M, Jockey AK Lim dropped his off rein, failing to regather until after the race.

Approaching 500M, PARAGON STAR (SU Lim) dipped in the going with Jockey SU Lim easing the gelding down. PARAGON STAR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	D’GREAT SWIFT	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 4:35pm
11	FIRST SUCCESS	Capacity field	–	EA
11	GHOST AFFAIR	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 JANUARY 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2021

The Stewards will inquire into a complaint by the Head of Apprentice School alleging misconduct towards him prior to the running of Race 6.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	TRINITY SPIRIT	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
5	TRINITY ELITE	Unfixed	S Anandan	EA
6	LIM’S CASINO	App A Zaimuddin	App R Nuqman	Unable to claim
6	MOMENT OF JUSTICE	CK Khaw	AK Lim	Medical
7	I AM THE BOSS	CK Khaw	C. Goon	Medical
8	D’GREAT DUCHESS	CK Khaw	A K Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	WILLIAM KING	Laceration over the right hind frog	Vet exam	–
4	D’GREAT SUPREME	Laceration over the knees	Vet exam	–
5	AMETHYST	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
5	SENA SIXTYNINE	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam	–
11	BERLINETTA	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, FRIDAY, 1 JANUARY 2021

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

STREET CHAMP & ELEGENT

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

SNAGGLE PUSS

No significant finding

–

GORDON G

Bounded in the air & lost ground

1 Starting Stall

–

WE’RE THE WORLD

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/Vet

–

SLEEPY JOE

Got down under the front gates & galloped riderless

1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall)

Withdrawn at 2:48pm

GLOBAL ARMY

Poor racing manners

1000M/Vet

–

LIM’S CASINO

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

Withdrawn at 3:15pm

KENG MAK MAK

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

–

PARAGON STAR

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

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)

Jockey Y Aify (ZILFIKAR) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

App S Uzair (NEW SENSATION) – 5 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(6)

Follow Up

Incident prior to Race 6