Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course E & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1141) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC E)

2	LIM’S SINAI (S Uzair)	Raced wide throughout.
5	STRONG WHITE (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.
6	BE YOURSELF (TH Koh)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
7	ARABIAN NIGHTS (WW Cheah)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	MIEJ (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	WAIMEA	Capacity field	–	EA
1	PACIFIC FORTUNE	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 (R1142) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E)

1	RED DRAGONFLY (CK Khaw)	Bumped at the 1200M.
2	KICK (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin. Took an awkward stride at the 700M and lost momentum. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	LITTLE PONY (AL Da Silva)	Baulked for a clear run between the 300M and the 200M, thereafter switched out to obtain clear running.
9	STYLE OF DRAGON (A Suriya)	Raced in the early and middle stages. Shifted out away from the whip in the straight.
10	PACIFIC SOLDIER (App PH Seow)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	JING JIN	Swollen right cheek	Vet exam		Course scratching
2	PACIFIC BEAUTYS	Capacity field	–		EA
2	HAPPY MAGIC	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)
2	GOLDEN EIGHTEEN			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1143) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC E)

1	GOLDEN NINE (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	FAMILY DELIGHT (KC Low)	Hung out throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	DON’T FORGET BOSS (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
6	NORTHERN STAR (App H Haikal)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	THUNDER (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.
10	GOD’S GIFT (CK Khaw)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	GOLDEN BLISS	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	PACIFIC WINDSOR	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R1144) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC E)

2	LIM’S CRAFT (S Uzair)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
3	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App PH Seow)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. *(See Report).
4	DEFEATER (App M Ekdihar)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. *(See Report).
5	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
6	PACIFIC SNOOPY (TH Koh)	Tightened for galloping room and shifted out when awkwardly placed at the 1000M.
7	SINGLE WARRIOR (WW Cheah)	Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report). Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
8	TIME TO HARVEST (A Suriya)	Slow to begin.
9	MOCHI (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
10	NORDIC GEM (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of SINGLE WARRIOR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to DEFEATER and PACIFIC EMPIRE at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day, with effect from 30 December 2024 and to expire on 4 January 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

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

RACE 5 (R1145) MAX TWO STAKES – 1200M (SC E)

PACIFIC ARMANI

(App PH Seow)

Withdrawn at 3:29pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

CONTARELLI

(KC Low)

Switched out to obtain clear running at the 400M.

RED SUN

(CK Khaw)

Raced onto heels at the 600M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	PACIFIC ARMANI	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 3:29pm
5	SMART ONE	Stone-bruised near fore	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)
5	WONDERFUL BOSS			+16
5	RED SUN			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1146) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC E)

2	BOY XANDER (HK Cheng)	Returned cast both fore plates.
3	MALAKAI (App A Nazir)	Tightened and had to ease at the 200M. *(See Report) Vet inspection: Respiratory infection – Vet exam.
4	POPEYETHESAILORMAN (CK Khaw)	Restless in the gates, threw its head down, fly-jumped and lost ground. Carried in at the 200M. *(See Report)
5	TRUE LOVE (App M Ekdihar)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. *(See Report)
8	PACIFIC VICTORY (App PH Seow)	*(See Report)
9	COOL SIXTY-ONE (App S Bahauddin)	Hung in in the straight. Vet inspection: Exhibiting heat stress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

App PH Seow (PACIFIC VICTORY) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding her riding instructions in this race particularly with regards to this horse leading. In this regard, she explained that she had not anticipated that she would lead in this race, however, upon jumping, she had observed that her mount had the chance to go forward easily and accordingly, she decided to cease this opportunity.

Trainer J Ong appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his riding instructions on PACIFIC VICTORY in this race. In this regard, he stated that he had not anticipated any position for this horse in the running and had merely advised App PH Seow to jump and place the horse wherever it was comfortable. When questioned regarding what in his mind would be the various scenarios of these instructions from best to worst, Trainer J Ong could offer the Panel no explanation. Nevertheless, after considering the circumstances of the race, the Panel accepted App PH Seow’s explanation, however, drew Trainer J Ong’s attention to past infractions regarding unclear instructions and cautioned him regarding the issuance of instructions in races.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of TRUE LOVE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to POPEYETHESAILORMAN and MALAKAI at approximately the 250M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’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 30 December 2024 and to expire on 5 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	BROTHER LIAN’AN	Capacity field	–		EA
6	BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE	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)
6	PACIFIC VICTORY			-17
6	COOL SIXTY-ONE			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1147) CLASS 4A – 1100M (SC E)

1	PACIFIC HERO (App PH Seow)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
2	RICH N POWERFUL (L De Souza)	*(See Report)
3	INTENT (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.
4	DRAGON CAVALLO (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.
7	JEWEL SIXTY-ONE (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin.
8	MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin. Shifted out in the concluding stages.
9	DRAGON MASTER (App R Nuqman)	Eased shortly after the start. Hung out in the straight. *(See Report)
10	SCOTT THE ADKINS (S Uzair)	Slow to begin. Hung in the straight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of RICH N POWERFUL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to DRAGON MASTER shortly after the start.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’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 30 December 2024 and to expire on 5 January 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
7	NO MORE DELAY	-16
7	DRAGON MASTER	+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1148) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC E)

1	GOLDEN PEACH (HS Gill)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
6	SUPER MANJUNG (App M Ekdihar)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the mare.
8	THE STAR (L De Souza)	Returned cast near fore plate.
9	LUCKY WARRIOR (I Saifudin)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	PACIFIC CHARM	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	MONDAY			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1149) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

2	GOLD MEDAL ROSE (CK Khaw)	Tightened for galloping room at the 800M.
3	PACIFIC ANGEL (TH Koh)	Shifted in away from the whip from the 250M.
4	LIM’S FABER (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the straight.
5	UPTOWN GIRL (KC Low)	Slow into stride.
9	SAFE JOURNEY (App PH Seow)	Raced wide in the middle stages. Hung in in the straight.
10	SHENG WARRIOR (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride. Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	SUPER SERIOUS	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 1 (R1117) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II), SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

App Clyde Leck (SMART ONE) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 26 December 2024. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was accepted, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 30 December 2024 and to expire on 5 January 2025, both dates inclusive.

RACE 5 (R1006) CLASS 4A – 1100M (SC A6), SATURDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SATURDAY MEETING 2024

Jockey SU Lim (BINTANG SIXTY-ONE) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of two (2) months under MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 26 December 2024. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was accepted, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 30 December 2024 and to expire on 28 February 2025, both dates inclusive.

RACE 7 (R1123) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A6), SUNDAY, 15 DECEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Saturday, 28 December 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the incident at the 700M in the above race. After reviewing the films of the incident, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

TUESDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2024, SLTC

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 103(4) for scratching TOP GUN without a veterinary certificate.

POST RACE URINE:

22 DECEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 26 December 2024 (V24/204) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 21 coded urine samples and 21 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

22 DECEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 26 December 2024 (V24/205) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	PACIFIC FLASH	Cellulitis off fore canon	Vet exam	–
9	FORGET ROMANCE	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, SATURDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

ARABIAN NIGHTS

No significant finding

–

KICK

No significant finding

–

GOLDEN NINE & FAMILY DELIGHT

No significant finding

–

NORTHERN STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

BOY XANDER

Cast both fore plates

–

MALAKAI

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

–

COOL SIXTY-ONE

Exhibiting heat stress

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

THE STAR

Cast near fore plate

–

GOLDEN PEACH

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey WW Cheah

SINGLE WARRIOR

28/12/24

1,500/–

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

24/12

Trainer S Dunderdale

TOP GUN

24/12/24

500/-

Rule 103(4)

Suspension(s)

Jockey WW Cheah (SINGLE WARRIOR) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App M Ekdihar (TRUE LOVE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey L De Souza (RICH N POWERFUL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey TH Koh (BE YOURSELF)

App M Ekdihar (SUPER MANJUNG)