Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A6 & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Clement Chew Kuan Hock (Chairman)

Mr Goik Kenzu

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 (R0101) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A6)

1	ACE SOVEREIGN (R Nuqman)	Hung out in the straight.
2	NEVER ASK MORE (A Suriya)	Ridden forward from its wide barrier upon jumping and thereafter, shifted in when insufficiently clear of runners on its inside. Hung out in the straight. *(See Report) Jockey fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in that his horse was equipped with a defective equipment (girth). Returned cast off fore plate.
3	LUCKY WARRIOR (App PH Seow)	Had to ease shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
4	ROAD OF TIGER (KC Wong)	Tightened for galloping room and carried in shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & cast near fore plate – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) &
7	BENBO (TH Koh)	Restless in the stalls and threw its head up on jumping. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore, respiratory distress & cast off fore plate. – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
8	LIGHTNING GAL (L De Souza)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried out shortly before the finish.
9	INFINITE WISDOM (App Z Syafifie)	Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed on heels shortly after the start. Switched out for a clear run at the 400M. Jockey warned regarding consistency of running.
10	GREAT COMMAND (CK Khaw)	Had to ease off heels on a number of occasions when racing fiercely in the early and middle stages.
11	LITTLE PONY (R Shafiq)	Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey A Suriya, the rider of NEVER ASK MORE, 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 LITTLE PONY, LUCKY WARRIOR and ROAD OF TIGER.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Suriya’s guilty plea, 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 17 February 2025 and to expire on 22 February 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	CROWN DANCING	Capacity field	–	EA
1	SKY EIGHT	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 (R0102) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A6)

1	STRETCHY FOUR (AL Da Silva)	Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
2	CHOSEN ONE (I Saifudin)	Disappointed for a clear run in the concluding stages.
3	NOVA FACTOR (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout. Jockey reminded not to cover unnecessary ground in races.
5	GUN (R Iskandar)	Raced onto heels and shifted out approaching the 1000M.
7	SMART RACER (App Clyde Leck)	Fly-jumped at the start. Slow to begin.
8	MARS GO (I Fikri)	Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
10	ROOK’S GAMBIT (KC Wong)	Trainer R Lim fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
12	IRON RULER (App Z Faizol)	Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SAFE JOURNEY	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	Course scratching
2	HAZARD	Capacity field	–	EA
2	VOLCANIC	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 (R0103) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A6)

3	KING EIGHTY-THREE (App Z Syafifie)	Returned cast near hind plate.
6	SUPER SERIOUS (KC Wong)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet
7	HAPPY MAGIC (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet
9	MIEJ (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.
11	SHENG WARRIOR (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	FORGET ROMANCE	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	VITTORIA PERFETTA	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 (R0104) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A6)

3	LIM’S BESTBREAKER (App I Fikri)	Disappointed for a clear run at the 350M, thereafter switched out to continue its run.
4	DON’T FORGET BOSS (KC Wong)	Bumped at the jump. Carried out at the 300M.
5	GOLDEN NINE (R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
6	PLATINUM HARVEST (XC Liang)	Hung out in the straight.
8	KIM KIM (KC Low)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Returned cast off fore plate.
9	SUMMER WIND (TH Koh)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
10	JUNGLE CRUISE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the middle stages. Returned cast off fore plate.
11	FORT MUSTANG (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MAINSTREAM	Capacity field	–		EA
4	SEMANTAN PRINCE	Capacity field	–		EA
4	PACIFIC STAR	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)
4	SACRED COMMAND			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R0105) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (LC A6)

1	SUPREME LINER (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
3	ANKARA (AK Lim)	Slow to begin.
4	LITTLE PLEASURE (KC Wong)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
5	INFINITY VICTORY (CK Khaw)	*(See Report)
7	ROCKY PEGASUS (Y Aify)	*(See Report)
8	PACIFIC SNOOPY (TH Koh)	Raced wide throughout.
10	RAGING RABBIT (I Saifudin)	Inconvenienced at the 1200M. Returned cast off fore plate.

ROCKY PEGASUS which was hanging in in the straight, was carried out by INFINITY VICTORY which was directed out from the 400M. Thereafter in the concluding stages, INFINITY VICTORY was carried in by ROCKY PEGASUS which shifted in away from the whip from the 250M.

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of INFINITY VICTORY (CK Khaw), placed second, against the winner, ROCKY PEGASUS (Y Aify) on the grounds of interference in the concluding stages.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection as it could not be satisfied that but for the above incident, INFINITY VICTORY would not have finished ahead of ROCKY PEGASUS.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	JO’S LEGEND	Bruised off fore tendon	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	SUPREME LINER			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0106) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A6)

3	EMERALD LISI (R Nuqman)	Hung in in the straight and shifted in away from the whip at the 350M.
4	PLATINUM ROYALE (R Iskandar)	Raced fiercely in the middle stages, had to be restrained off heels. Thereafter, shifted out away from heels and clipped heels at the 900M and raced wide. Jockey was dislodged shortly after the finish, medically indisposed. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
6	INTREPID (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
7	TRIGGER PEGASUS (Y Aify)	Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages.
8	TORNADO PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
9	ITALIAN REVOLUTION (App S Bahauddin)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
10	PACIFIC ATLANTIC (App PH Seow)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. *(See Report)
11	LIM’S CRAFT (S Uzair)	Slow to begin. Hung in in the concluding stages.

App PH Seow appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on PACIFIC ATLANTIC. In this regard, she explained that it was her intention to obtain cover, however after jumping well, PACIFIC ATLANTIC had found a good position and became keen in the race which was run at a slower pace than she had anticipated. Consequently, she elected to allow this gelding to lead rather than to restrain for cover as, this in her opinion, would be the least prejudicial to PACIFIC ATLANTIC. The Panel noted her explanation. Trainer D Kok appeared before the Panel and confirmed App PH Seow’s statements relating to this gelding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	ONG MARI	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 (R0107) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

1	DIAZ (WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
4	DRAGON MASTER (R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	GOD’S MAN (App Z Faizol)	Raced wide throughout.
6	JEWEL SIXTY-ONE (S Uzair)	Raced wide around the turn in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	DEFEATER	Respiratory infection	Vet exam		Course scratching
7	SCOTT THE ADKINS	Capacity field	–		EA
7	THE WILD FLUFFY	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)
7	GOD’S MAN			+17
7	SUN RECTITUDE			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0108) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

3	SMART ONE (App Clyde Leck)	Raced keen in the early stages.
4	TOPMOST (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
9	THE WILD FIRE (TH Koh)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
11	BABY TWINS (R Shafiq)	Raced keen in the early stages.

After the running of this race, a severe thunderstorm moved in overhead and decision was taken to abandon the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	YANKEE STAR	Foot abscess	Vet exam	Course scratching
8	CHASING BLOSSOM	Capacity field	–	EA
8	RS PARKER	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

RACE 4 (R0093) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of PACIFIC WARLORD and took evidence from App PH Seow, the rider of the PACIFIC WARLORD, in the presence of her Employing Trainer, J Ong.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of her riding and advised her that should she appear before the Panel regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 1 (R0090) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of MOCHI and took evidence from Jockey AK Lim, the rider of MOCHI.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, advised her to ride so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 6 (R0095) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of MEGA OCEAN and took evidence from Jockey AK Lim, the rider of MEGA OCEAN.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of his riding and advised him that should he appear before the Panel regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 3 (R0092) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of ACROBAT and took evidence from Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of ACROBAT.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action. Trainer R Lines was cautioned regarding the change of tactics adopted on his horses.

RACE 9 (R0098) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of KITSUNE and took evidence from Jockey S Uzair and Trainer F Maynard, the rider and trainer of KITSUNE respectively.

RACE 6 (R0095) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 16 February 2025, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of ETERNAL ROMANCE and took evidence from App S Bahauddin, the rider of ETERNAL ROMANCE, and Trainer C Leck, his Employing Trainer’s representative.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, informed App S Bahauddin that he will be referred back for retraining at the SLTC Apprentice School.

FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting PALETAS with an incorrect saddle cloth number for trackwork on the above date.

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “37069” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “BILLY ELLIOT” WHICH RACED IN RACE 8 ON SUNDAY, 26 JANUARY 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025, AND WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “FLUNIXIN”

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Friday, 14 February 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer S Siva, the Trainer of BILLY ELLIOT.

Trainer S Siva was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for racing the horse BILLY ELLIOT which finished third in Race 8 on Sunday, 26 January 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, and its post-race urine sample was found positive to “Flunixin”.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, the nature of the drug involved, Trainer S Siva’s mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer S Siva was fined RM6,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), BILLY ELLIOT was disqualified from the race and the results will be amended accordingly.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE

The Clearing Sample which was taken from BILLY ELLIOT (Trainer S Siva) on 9 February 2024, revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such, BILLY ELLIOT is cleared to race under MRA Rule 134(12).

POST RACE URINE:

31 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/016) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine samples and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 31 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

31 JANUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/017) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 31 January 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

2 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/018) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 coded urine samples and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/019) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

9 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/021) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine samples and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

9 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 February 2025 (V25/022) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
10	THUNDER STAR	R Iskandar	WW Cheah	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	PRIDE OF LOVE	Cut on the near hind medial hock	Vet exam	–
10	THE EIGHTH ONE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
10	WITNESS IMPACT	Colic	Vet exam	–
12	SUNNY DAY	Cut on the near hind	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

NEVER ASK ME

Cast off fore plate

–

ROAD OF TIGER

Lame off fore & cast near fore plate

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

BENBO

Lame off fore, respiratory distress & cast off fore plate

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

MARS GO

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

KING EIGHTY-THREE

Cast near hind plate

–

SUPER SERIOUS

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

HAPPY MAGIC

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

KIM KIM & JUNGLE CRUISE

Cast off fore plate

–

GOLDEN NINE,

SUMMER WIND & FORT MUSTANG

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

RAGING RABBIT

Cast off fore plate

–

SUPREME LINER

& LITTLE PLEASURE

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

PLATINUM ROYALE

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/Vet

–

TORNADO PEGASUS

& ITALIAN REVOLUTION

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

DIAZ

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

DRAGON MASTER

No significant finding

–

NIMBUS GLORY

Cast near fore plate

–

(R12)

THUNDER HERO

Corn on the near fore foot

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

–

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 A Suriya

NEVER ASK MORE

16/2/25

1,500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey A Suriya

NEVER ASK MORE

16/2/25

250/-

Rule 41(7)

Trainer R Lim

ROOK’S GAMBIT

16/2/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

–

Trainer S Siva

BILLY ELLIOT

14/2/25

6000/-

Rule 134(6)(a)

–

Trainer SY Lim

PALETAS

16/2/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Jockey A Suriya (NEVER ASK MORE) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Nil