Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 19 JANUARY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A6 & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

Mr Clement Chew Kuan Hock (Chairman)

Mr Rodney Cheah Sin Chye

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 (R0038) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A6)

3	SACRED SKY (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride
4	STARBOY (R Nuqman)	Switched out to continue its run at the 800M.
6	BORN TO WIN (AK Lim)	Slow into stride.
7	RED SUN (CK Khaw)	Trainer CC Ooi fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Visor within the prescribed time.
8	ICHIKA BACHIKA (R Shafiq)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	GENERAL CHENG (XC Liang)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	MY DETERMINATION	Capacity field	–		EA
1	FOREST GOLD	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)
1	GENERAL CHENG			+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0039) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A6)

2	NORDIC GEM (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
3	TIME TO HARVEST (R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo).
4	VITTORIA PERFETTA (I Saifudin)	Slow to begin. Trainer D Kok fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
5	MAGNITUDE (KC Low)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo).
7	PACIFIC BEAUTY (App PH Seow)	Slow to begin.
9	SUPER SERIOUS (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	RISE OF THE LEGEND	Capacity field	–	EA
2	TRAFALGAR	Capacity field	–	EA
2	SUNNY DAY	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R0040) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A6)

1	NOZI CYCLONE (R Nuqman)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
2	LIM’S CRAFT (S Uzair)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
3	PERFECT (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
5	JOEY (S Salee)	Raced wide throughout.
8	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App PH Seow)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
9	HASTEN (WW Cheah)	Jockey fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(iv) for using his whip after the winning post.

RACE 4 (R0041) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A6)

1	NO KIDDING (A Suriya)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	DEFEATER (R Shafiq)	Bumped after the start. Directed out at the 400M.
5	ELECTRONIC BOOM (App S Shazmin)	Bumped, squeezed and eased after the start. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	TOP GUN (Y Aify)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	BIG SAGA (R Nuqman)	Jumped outwards and bumped at the start. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 800M.
8	DIAZ (WW Cheah)	Bumped and tightened after the start.
10	PACIFIC ANGEL (TH Koh)	Jumped inwards at the start.
11	THE WILD FLUFFY (App PH Seow)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	MY DREAMLINER	Stone-bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
4	SUN RECTITUDE	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 (R0042) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A6)

1	STRONG N SMART (R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Directed out at the 400M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo).
2	ZERO FIVE FIVE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted in away from the whip at the 350M.
3	HENNU STALL (KC Low)	Slow into stride. Trainer CW Choi fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Blinkers within the prescribed time.
6	CHOSEN ONE (I Saifudin)	Shifted out away from the whip at the 300M.
7	NOVA FACTOR (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.
9	LIMITLESS STOUT (App T Ammar)	Withdrawn at 1pm: Defective gears. Trainer S Siva fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for presenting the mare with defective gears (racing plates).
10	PACIFIC CHARM (TH Koh)	Over-raced in the early stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	LIMITLESS STOUT	Defective gears	–	Withdrawn at 1pm
5	YANKEE STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
5	MICHIKAWA	Capacity field	–	EA
5	HARVEYWALL-BANGER	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 (R0043) CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A6)

1	GOLDEN NINE (R Nuqman)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
2	DON’T FORGET BOSS (I Saifudin)	Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M.
3	SINGLE WARRIOR (WW Cheah)	Momentarily inconvenienced and had to ease at the 200M.
4	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App S Shazmin)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
5	LUCKY TO WIN (KC Low)	Bumped out in the concluding stages.
6	OCEAN JUPITER (AL Da Silva)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
7	SMART ONE (App Clyde Leck)	Carried out marginally at the 200M.
9	CONGAREE (AK Lim)	Switched out for a clear run at the 200M.
10	GOLDEN LIGHTNING (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.

Jockey S Salee (GOLDEN LIGHTNING) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) in that he was unable to make the carded weight. The Stewards granted permission for Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey S Salee as the rider of GOLDEN LIGHTNING.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	BUSINESS MASTER	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 (R0044) MAX TWO STAKES – 1400M (LC A6)

1	ONG MARI (R Shafiq)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 350M.
2	DUMA (AL Da Silva)	Returned cast off fore plate.
4	PLATINUM GLORY (XC Liang)	Awkwardly placed on heels at the concluding stages.
6	SABAH WIN (L De Souza)	Trainer D Kok fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
8	RHETT BUTLER (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
9	PRIDE OF LOVE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the 350M.

Jockey AL Da Silva appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his ride on DUMA. In this regard, he explained that this gelding was racing over 1400M for the first time today and therefore he had ridden it conservatively in the early part of the straight. Notwithstanding, his attempt to conserve DUMA’s energy to ensure a strong finish when he asked DUMA for its final effort moving to the 300M, the gelding did not have the necessary finishing kick and tired significantly just short of the line which resulted in this gelding being beaten. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey AL Da Silva, however, warned him against the practice of looking around in races.

RACE 8 (R0045) SUPREME B – 1400M (LC A6)

2	XENA (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	PACIFIC VICTORY (App PH Seow)	Failed to negotiate the bend and raced wider on the turn and into the home straight. Apprentice briefly lost her left side stirrup iron shortly after the start. *(See Report)
9	EMPEROR TAIZONG (XC Liang)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
10	PACIFIC ATLANTIC (TH Koh)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

A race review was conducted by the Panel into the start of PACIFIC VICTORY, drawn in starting gate 2. In this regard, it was established that as the start was effected, PACIFIC VICTORY had fly-jumped. The Panel was of the view that any prejudice suffered by this gelding was as a consequence of its own behavior, therefore, it deemed it a runner.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	SNOW STORM	Capacity field	–	EA
8	IRON HEAD	Capacity field	–	EA
8	WECANDO	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 (R0046) CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC A6)

1	EMPOWERING (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
3	KINABALU LIGHT (I Saifudin)	Trainer D Kok fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
4	DARCY (App S Shazmin)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
7	FAMOUS NAME (AK Lim)	*(See Report).
9	NOW PICTURE (KC Low)	Hung in in the straight.

Trainer AB Abdullah appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the performance of FAMOUS NAME. In this regard, he explained that in FAMOUS NAME’s last run, it raced wide over a distance short of its best and in its run before, it had failed to overcome a wide draw. He explained that FAMOUS NAME had enjoyed a step-up in trip and from a good draw, had a more comfortable position in the running and finished its race off strongly to win. The Panel noted the explanation of Trainer AB Abdullah.

RACE 10 (R0047) CLASS 3 – 1020M (Track II)

2	HEART OF FIRE (AL Da Silva)	Jockey briefly lost his left side stirrup iron on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
4	PACIFIC MV (TH Koh)	Raced wide throughout.
8	FA FA STAR (App S Shazmin)	Restless in the stall and jumped awkwardly at the start.
9	TAU KEH SOH (App M Akmazani)	Hung in in the straight. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	COOL 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.

RACE 11 (R0048) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

THUNDER STAR

(WW Cheah)

Raced wide throughout.

COMPELLING

(I Saifudin)

Bumped at the start.

WEDNESDAY

(App S Bahauddin)

Fly-jumped and bumped another runner at the start. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	HANDSOME JOYFUL	Bruised off hind hock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
11	GREAT COMMAND	Cut on the near fore limb	Vet Exam	Course scratching
11	PACIFIC PRIME	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

APPEAL BY JOCKEY MD KHAIRIL IZUAN BIN MOHAMAD ZULKIFLEE (Z KHAIRIL) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM10,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “DIAZ” IN RACE 1 ON SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Sunday, 19 January 2025.

After considering submissions from Jockey Z Khairil and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10).

On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel reduced the suspension from a period of three (3) months to a suspension of one-and-a-half (1 1/2) months and maintained the fine of RM10,000/-. Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, it further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 16 January 2025 to 2 March 2025.

The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

RACE 8 (R1148) CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC E), SATURDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, today, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SUPER MANJUNG. Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar, the rider of SUPER MANJUNG, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim and Trainer KC Tiang, the Trainer of SUPER MANJUNG.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, App M Ekdihar was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with effect from 20 January 2025 and to expire on 19 January 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R0035) CLASS 3 – 1500M (LC C4), SUNDAY, 12 JANUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 19 January 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SAINT TROPEZ (App Clyde Leck).

The Stewards reviewed the footage of the incident and decided to take no further action.

POST RACE URINE & BLOOD:

12 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 January 2025 (V25/006) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 37 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

12 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

A report dated 17 January 2025 (V25/007) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “J-5083” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. After decoding the sample number, it was recorded that this sample was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini.

On 17 January 2025, Jockey S Ruzaini was advised of the contents of this report and advised that he was suspended from riding in trackwork and races pending an inquiry in terms of MRA Rule 136(3)(b). He was also advised of the contents of MRA Rule 137 and MRA Regulation 46 relating to the Referee Sample. An inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ARIF	S Ruzaini	S Salee	Stewards’ Order
2	CH FORTUNE	S Ruzaini	AL Da Silva	Stewards’ Order
3	NAVY SEALS	S Ruzaini	KC Low	Stewards’ Order
4	TOMMY GUN	S Ruzaini	AL Da Silva	Stewards’ Order
4	THE WILD FLUFFY	Unfixed	App PH Seow	EA
5	NOVA FACTOR	S Ruzaini	Y Aify	Stewards’ Order
6	OCEAN JUPITER	S Ruzaini	AL Da Silva	Stewards’ Order
6	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	S Salee	Y Aify	Unable to make carded weight
7	DUMA	S Ruzaini	AL Da Silva	Stewards’ Order
9	EVER RELIABLE	S Ruzaini	AL Da Silva	Stewards’ Order
10	PLATINUM PRIORITY	S Ruzaini	XC Liang	Stewards’ Order
11	CLONE MAN	Unfixed	S Uzair	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	PACIFIC THUNDER	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	–
3	PACIFIC HERO	Stone-bruised off fore	Vet exam	–
4	VARIANT	Swollen off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	SMART RACER	Swollen near hind fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 19 JANUARY 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

ICHIKA BACHIKA & GENERAL CHENG

No significant finding

–

GENERAL CHENG

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

TIME TO HARVEST & MAGNITUDE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

PACIFIC EMPIRE

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

ELECTRONIC BOOM

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

TOP GUN

No significant finding

–

THE WILD FLUFFY

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

STRONG N SMART

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

PACIFIC CHARM

No significant finding

–

LEOPARD ECLIPSE

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

DUMA

Cast off fore plate

–

RHETT BUTLER

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

XENA & PACIFIC ATLANTIC

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

EMPEROR TAIZONG

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

EMPOWERING

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

DARCY

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

TAU KEH SOH

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

WEDNESDAY

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

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

Trainer CC Ooi

RED SUN

19/1/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer D Kok

VITTORIA PERFETTA

19/1/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Jockey WW Cheah

HASTEN

19/1/25

250/-

Rule 41(6)(c)(iv)

Trainer CW Choi

HENNU STALL

19/1/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer S Siva

LIMITLESS STOUT

19/1/25

1000/-

Rule 41(7)

Jockey S Salee

GOLDEN LIGHTNING

19/1/25

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Trainer D Kok

SABAH WIN

19/1/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer D Kok

KINABALU LIGHT

19/1/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

(8/12)

Jockey Z Khairil

DIAZ

19/1/25

10,000/-

Rule 44(10)

Suspension(s)

(8/12/24)

Jockey Z Khairil (DIAZ) – 1 ½ months under MRA Rule 44(10)

(28/12/24)

App M Ekdihar (SUPER MANJUNG) – 12 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Nil