STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
SATURDAY, 10 AUGUST 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
[True position]
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon), Dr James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.
RACE 1 (R996) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
VELLENEX GENERAL (App A Suriya) which had its head at the adjoining stall, got its head up and lose considerable ground.
EAGLE SOAR (App L De Souza) raced fiercely in the early stages and travelled extremely wide from the 850M. App L De Souza, when questioned, stated that EAGLE SOAR was always inclined to shift out and when he had steadied on the inside of EASTWOOD (HS Gill) near the 900M, the gelding had then raced extremely wide.
Trainer R Lines advised that the gelding had not performed in this manner several starts and had a significant prior history. Trainer R Lines was advised that he must ensure to engage a senior rider on EAGLE SOAR in future.
Passing the 250M, NOVA PHOENIX (S Ruzaini) rolled in causing TAUROS (B Pinheiro) to be momentarily steadied. Jockey S Ruzaini was reprimanded and advised that he must maintain a straight passage at all times.
|
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
|||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
|||
|
1 |
EASTWOOD |
-15 |
|||
|
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
|||||
RACE 2 (R997) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) was slow into stride and shortly after the start, stumbled. COLONEL LINCOLN was then forced to race wide in the middle stages.
MYSTICAL STAR (KC Wong) and LUCKY VICTORY (Y Aify) bumped on jumping.
In the middle stages, LUCKY VICTORY raced wide.
|
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
|||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
|
|
2 |
GOOD LUCKY |
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 3 (R998) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
Passing the 800M, the saddle on HAPPY START (App N Varmah) commenced to slip to the off side with App N Varmah eventually being dislodged near the 600M.
PARISBAS (S Anandan) raced wide in the middle stages.
When questioned, Jockey B Pinheiro (ANAK WARRIOR) stated that he had pushed ANAK WARRIOR from the start but the gelding was unable to race in a forward position, and when crossed by ELITE ROCKET (HS Gill) near the 1000M, he had been forced to be further back than he wished.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PARISBAS returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
|||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
|||
|
3 |
ALL MY EYE |
-17 |
|||
|
3 |
MR CONNERY |
-18 |
|||
|
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
|||||
RACE 4 (R999) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer R Lines was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on AMI ELEVEN (J De Souza).
LIM’S MASTER (HS Gill) and TAKE A BOW (Y Aify) were both slow into stride.
At the start, BRILLIANT STAR (AK Lim) crowded AMI ELEVEN onto BIG CENTURY (SU Lim) which caused CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) to be restrained, losing ground. Jockey AK Lim was reprimanded for crowding runners on his inside at this stage.
FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya) laid outwards near the 1000M, bumping with BRILLIANT STAR.
Passing the 250M, E SUPREME (S Anandan) laid out when struck with the whip, inconveniencing TAKE A BOW. Jockey S Anandan was reminded of his obligations to straighten his mounts.
A post-race veterinary examination of FRENCH VINTAGE revealed no significant finding.
RACE 5 (R1000) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
GOOD DEAL (S Salee) dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground.
LIM’S KEYWAY (HS Gill) was forced to race wide throughout.
When attempting a run passing the 300M, JABBAR (KC Wong) was crowded when TRUMPS UP (J Low) rolled in. Jockey J Low was warned that he must afford runners on his inside sufficient galloping room.
RACE 6 (R1001) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Trainer M Sukri was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 35(1) for presenting KULIM WINGS (Y Aify) without its full equipment.
HAPPY BOX SIX (App L De Souza) raced in blinkers/pacifiers after it was ascertained that the application has been made but was inadvertently omitted from the race book.
JUBILATION (App N Varmah) was slow to begin.
LIM’S BATTLE (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly.
KULIM WINGS was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
|
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
|||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
|||
|
6 |
ASHHAB |
-22 |
|||
|
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
|||||
RACE 7 (R1002) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
PLATOON (AK Lim) raced wide in the early stages.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DANZEB (App CK Khaw) returned having cast its off fore plate.
RACE 8 (R1003) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
PURAVI (HS Gill) missed the jump and was slow to begin, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.
In the middle stages, JET ACE (S Anandan) raced wide. Jockey S Anandan (JET ACE) reported that he had his whip entangled to his horse’s mane in the straight.
The Stewards inquired into the improvement of form of ARLO (S Ruzaini). Trainer C Leck advised that he had been confident at ARLO’s previous start in Penang and that the horse had subsequently been found to be sore. He stated that he had subsequently freshened ARLO by swimming and moderate trackwork, and further that this was a considerably weaker field. Jockey S Ruzaini confirmed Trainer C Leck’s statement and advised that he had ridden ARLO in a similar manner and reaffirmed that this was a lesser class field.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT HAWK (App L De Souza) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
GOOD WARRIOR (Y Aify) which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of SUPER GOOD, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed SUPER GOOD to shift in at the 550M, causing ELEGENT (AK Lim) to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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 19 August 2019 and to expire on 1 September 2019 both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with his previous suspension which was imposed on 4 August 2019. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:45pm).
RACE 9 (R1004) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
ONCE A THIEF (Y Aify) jumped outwards and bumped GLORY KID (App A Suriya).
A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME SUPREME revealed that the mare returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of JUST DUIT, 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 were that he failed to ride JUST DUIT to the end of the race and in the opinion of the Stewards, he was beaten for 4th and ultimately, finished in 5th position. Jockey S Muniandy was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 12 August 2019 and to expire on 11 September 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:30pm).
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
FRIDAY, 26 JULY 2019, SLTC TRACKWORK
Trainer S Siva was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for allowing Thanabalan a/l Shanmugan (I/C 900708-07-5635) to ride trackwork without a valid MRA licence on Friday, 26 July 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club.
RACE 9 (R967) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of GHOST SPIRIT. Evidence was taken from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer BT Lim, the rider and trainer of GHOST SPIRIT respectively.
Jockey HS Gill advised that GHOST SPIRIT had thrown its head down as the start was effected and had lost ground. Further, that the gelding was inclined to shy away from runners and he had again found himself at the rear. Trainer BT Lim stated that GHOST SPIRIT was a rather limited individual and although leading at its past two (2) starts had faded, he had thus considered it better to allow GHOST SPIRIT to race where it was comfortable.
He confirmed that GHOST SPIRIT was a weak horse which was very wary of other runners and as such he had made numerous gear changes. It was his intention to recommend to the owners that GHOST SPIRIT be given the opportunity to race in a less competitive environment.
RACE 1 (R959) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the aspects of Jockey SU Lim on his riding of VICTORY CAT in the early stages.
When questioned as to why he had looked several times to his inside when crossing behind runners, Jockey SU Lim stated that he was concentrating on the heels of D’GREAT WALL (AK Lim) and also was affixed by the positioning of the running rail which he had not previously observed at its 4 Meter positioning. He denied that he was looking or searching for anything or person in particular.
In accepting his explanation, the Stewards warned Jockey SU Lim that he must concentrate on riding his race and give no ground for suspicion as to wrongdoing.
RACE 11 (R978) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the riding of STREET OF LONDON in the early part of the straight. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify and Trainer L Moy, the rider and trainer of STREET OF LONDON respectively.
Jockey Y Aify advised that STREET OF LONDON had no early pace and he had pushed the gelding on straightening. He stated that he had slapped and shown the gelding the whip but had been crossed by another runner. STREET OF LONDON was then inclined to lay in.
Trainer L Moy stated that STREET OF LONDON as a 10-year-old had health issues, that the 1200M of the race was too short but he was unable to start STREET OF LONDON after its preferred distance of 1600M.
Jockey Y Aify was advised that he must ride all mounts, so as to leave no doubt as to his purpose in every race.
RACE 2 (R969) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of RAMZES. Evidence was taken from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of RAMZES respectively.
Jockey HS Gill stated that he had been instructed to ride RAMZES from behind as he had won on it from the rear at Ipoh last year. He highlighted that RAMZES had been inconvenienced when GOLD MOSA (App CK Khaw) shifted ground near the 750M.
Trainer SY Lim stated that this was RAMZES’ first run for him and had not raced for more than 9 months and the 1600M was a hard task from the break.
Whilst accepting the explanations, the Stewards instructed that RAMZES will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
RACE 6 (R964) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CHAR SIEW. Evidence was taken from App WK Lee, the rider of CHAR SIEW, in the presence of his employing Trainer, Trainer SY Lim, and Trainer MW Teh, the Trainer of CHAR SIEW.
App WK Lee, the rider of CHAR SIEW, 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 that:
- In the early stages after the start, he restrained CHAR SIEW and sat in a rearward position causing him to lose ground at the start;
- He failed to improve his position when he had an opportunity to do so between the 500M and the 425M; and
- He effectively restrained CHAR SIEW from near the 425M turning into the straight until the 350M, thereby letting the race progress when he was restraining.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App WK Lee’s poor riding record and his submissions on penalty. App WK Lee was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 7 August 2019 and to expire on 6 November 2019, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with another suspension imposed under MRA Rule 44(10) on 6 August 2019. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5pm).
RACE 7 (R965) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 6 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of PALTROW. Evidence was taken from App WK Lee, the rider of PALTROW, in the presence of his employing Trainer, Trainer SY Lim, and Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of PALTROW.
App WK Lee, the rider of PALTROW, 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 that:
- He failed to improve his position between the 550M and the 400M;
- He failed to take a run which presented itself at about the 150M mark between MR WOLFF (B Pinheiro) on his outside and ZHUHAI (SU Lim) on his inside, eventually restraining and taking PALTROW to the outside of MR WOLFF after passing the 100M mark, thereby losing ground on PALTROW.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App WK Lee’s poor riding record and his submissions on penalty. App WK Lee was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect 7 August 2019 and to expire on 6 February 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with another suspension imposed under MRA Rule 44(10) on 6 August 2019. Further, he was fined RM30,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (5pm).
App WK Lee subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the severity of the penalty related to the fine imposed. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.
AMENDMENT
RACE 1 (R959) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
A post-race veterinary examination of VICTORY CAT revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AMENDMENT
RACE 2 (R960) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
Post-race veterinary examinations of SOON SEEKER and ELEGANT DANCER revealed that both geldings returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will each be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AMENDMENT
RACE 3 (R961) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
A post-race veterinary examination of LADY LIBERTY revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AMENDMENT
RACE 6 (R973) STAYER STAKES C – 1800M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
A post-race veterinary examination of MR PAULANDRE (B Pinheiro) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AMENDMENT
RACE 4 (R971) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
A post-race veterinary examination of BIG SUPER revealed that it was lame near hind and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC
WEDNESDAY, 7 AUGUST 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB
The following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd June 2019 to 21st July 2019 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-
- POYLE CHARLOTTE (H560) Tr M Sukri – Arthroscopy Right Fore Fetlock – 1000M/Vet
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC
POST RACE URINE:
27 & 28 JULY 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2019
The report dated 9 August 2019 (V19/098) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 46 bottles of coded urine samples and 52 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 July 209, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
27 & 28 JULY 2019
PENANG TURF CLUB SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2019
The report dated 9 August 2019 (V19/099) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 July 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
|
NON ACCEPTORS |
||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
|
1 |
MR DREYFUSS |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
|
2 |
NOVA ACE |
Lame off fore & swollen off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
|
5 |
CHAR KWAY TEOW |
Bruised near fore foot & lame near fore |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
|
5 |
MARY KING |
Knocked off fore fetlock – sore |
Vet exam |
– |
|
7 |
SPADE OF ACE |
Stone-bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
|
8 |
SMIDDY BYRNE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
|
8 |
POLO GAGA |
Multiple mouth & tongue ulcers |
Vet exam |
– |
|
9 |
BARKER ROAD KID |
Soreness around the hamstring |
Vet exam |
– |
|
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
||||
|
SLTC, SATURDAY, 10 AUGUST 2019 |
||||||||||||
|
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
||||||||||||
|
Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
||||||||
|
1 |
Nil |
|||||||||||
|
2 |
Nil |
|||||||||||
|
3 |
PARISBAS |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
||||||||
|
4 |
FRENCH VINTAGE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
||||||||
|
5 |
Nil |
|||||||||||
|
6 |
Nil |
|||||||||||
|
7 |
DANZEB |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
||||||||
|
8 |
PURAVI |
Missed the jump & slow to begin |
1000M/vet (from the starting stall) |
– |
||||||||
|
8 |
D’GREAT HAWK |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
||||||||
|
8 |
GOOD WARRIOR |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
||||||||
|
9 |
SUPREME SUPREME |
Respiratory distress |
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/Person Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
||||||
|
4 |
Trainer R Lines |
AMI ELEVEN |
10/8 |
RM250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
|||||||
|
6 |
Trainer M Sukri |
KULIM WINGS |
10/8 |
RM250/- |
Rule 35(1) |
|||||||
|
– |
Trainer S Siva |
Thanabalan a/l Shanmugan |
9/8 |
RM250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
|||||||
|
7 (3/8) |
App WK Lee |
PALTROW |
6/8 |
RM30,000/- |
Rule 44(10) |
|||||||
|
Suspension(s) |
R8 |
Jockey KC Wong (SUPER GOOD) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
||||||||||
|
R9 |
Jockey S Muniandy (JUST DUIT) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(6) |
|||||||||||
|
R6 (3/8) |
App WK Lee (CHAR SIEW) – 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) (to be served concurrently) |
|||||||||||
|
R7 (3/8) |
App WK Lee (PALTROW) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10) (to be served concurrently) |
|||||||||||
|
Follow Up |
Nil |
|||||||||||