STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2021
SUNDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2021
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course A (True Position)
Panel of Stewards:
Mr Clement Chew Kuan Hock (Racing Committee Member) – Chairman
Mr Mahendran a/l Ponniah (Racing Committee Member)
Mr Lim Eng Ho (Races 3 & 8 only)
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 (R993) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
GREAT HERO (R Rueven) was slow into stride and raced wide in the middle stages.
After being crowded at the start, CONDADO (CK Khaw) was ridden in a rearward position.
TRINITY UP (App M Lukman) raced wide from the 800M.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY UP 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of TIGER BOSS 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY REVIVAL (App R Nuqman) 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.
CONDADO and LET’S COME ON BABY (J Low) both returned having cast their near hind plates.
The Stewards will inquire into the reasoning of the early withdrawal of SPIN FIRE.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
M SEVEN |
Respiratory infection |
1000M/vet (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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1 |
SONG KID |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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1 |
SPIN FIRE |
Trainer’s request |
– |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R994) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)
IRON FIST (MM Firdaus) was slow to begin and then was ridden wide in the middle stages.
Shortly after the start, ARECIBO (App WW Cheah) shifted in, bumping with FLEDGELING (S Ruzaini) with ARECIBO losing ground.
When tightened shortly after the start, SHOW ROYALE (App AB Riduan) had to restrain on the inside of TRUMPS UP (J Shankar).
Near the 300M, TRUMPS UP shifted in causing the tiring METEOR LOUI (R Rueven) to be steadied to avoid its heels. Jockey J Shankar was reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount at this stage.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR SHORTIE’S (Y Aify) revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
BOOM ALMIGHTY |
Cuts to the commissure of the mouth |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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2 |
HYDRANT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
HAPPY GHOST |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
IRON FIST |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 3 (R995) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
SORBETA (L De Souza) was slow into stride and was reluctant to proceed in the early stages.
FIRST LIGHT (App WW Cheah) shifted in on jumping, crowding SUN SEEKER (SU Lim). App WW Cheah was warned that he must afford runners on his inside sufficient room.
SUN SEEKER was ridden wide throughout. Jockey SU Lim (SUN SEEKER) stated that the gelding was inclined to lay outwards.
BELLA VELOCE (CK Khaw) shifted in when struck with the whip near the 250M.
A post-race veterinary examination of BIG BUS (App R Nuqman) 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
ONE FORCE |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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3 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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3 |
LUCKY TIGER |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 4 (R996) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
After being slow into stride, JOCKEY KING (J Low) had to steady from the heels of LUCKY JUSTICE (J De Souza) when that horse shifted in.
COME AND TAKE ALL (S Ruzaini) and LUCKY JUSTICE were obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of WARRIOR KING (SU Lim) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Trainer KF Coetzee reported that RULE OF THE WORLD (J Daniel) returned having struck itself on the inside bulb of heel of the near fore.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
SACRED GALAXY |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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4 |
ELITE REMARKABLE |
Off fore tendon injury |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching
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4 |
VAIN TYCOON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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4 |
SMART INVESTMENT |
+39 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 5 (R997) OPEN PROGRESS – 1500M (LONG COURSE)
An objection was lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini (UNSTOPPABLE GIANT), placed fourth, against JOJU (WK Lee) placed third alleging interference at about the 400M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection.
COUNTER ATTACK (App N Varmah) eased shortly after the start.
Near the 350M, JOJU (WK Lee) was carried inwards by QIJI LOVE (CK Khaw) and caused UNSTOPPABLE GIANT (S Ruzaini) to be restrained. On inquiry, plead
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey CK Khaw, the rider of QIJI LOVE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey CK Khaw’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 20 December 2021 and to expire on 26 December 2021, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Jockey S Ruzaini (UNSTOPPABLE GIANT – 4th) dropped his whip near the 175M and was subsequently fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey AK Lim (ISFAHAN) dropped his off side rein near the 75M. He was warned that a repetition would lead to action being taken.
JOJU shifted out passing the 150M, carrying CHONKY POTATO (App Clyde Leck) outwards which had to be restrained from ISFAHAN when that gelding shifted in. Jockey WK Lee was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage and was warned that a repetition would lead to a suspension.
Near the 25M, GUNFORHIRE (Y Aify) shifted in, bumping CHONKY POTATO.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
RESOLUTE |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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5 |
SAN ANDREAS |
Bruised back |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 6 (R998) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
TARGET (App N Varmah) which was unable to be loaded, was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:58pm. In light its previous history, TARGET will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall) before being declared to race a
HUSSONATOR (L De Souza) dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet from the starting stall) before being declared to race again.
BROTHER WIND (J De Souza) and TIME TO HARVEST (App R Nuqman) were slow to begin.
Jockey S Ruzaini (MAGIC CITY) dropped his whip on straightening and was subsequently was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE QUARTETO (App AR Raiyan) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
STREETS OF FIRE |
Fever |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 7 (R999) OPEN PROGRESS – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
D’GREAT DUCHESS (L De Souza) laid inwards near the 150M with Jockey L De Souza having to straighten the mare.
Near the 250M, App Clyde Leck (HAYAGRIVA) fumbled and dropped his whip. He was referred to specific training with the SLTC Apprentice School.
FARDUS (S Ruzaini) was blocked for a clear run for the final 100M and had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of GIFTED (KC Tham)
A post-race veterinary examination of ESTIJAAB (Y Aify) 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.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
HAYAGRIVA |
+16 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 8 (R1000) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3– 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
MELTING POINT (KC Tham) had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of EXCELLING (App WW Cheah) near the 650M. BUENOS AIRES (AK Lim) which was following, blundered when touching the heels of MELTING POINT.
A post-race veterinary examination of WATCH THE THRONE (J Low) 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of BUENOS AIRES (AK Lim) revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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8 |
MELTING POINT |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 9 (R1001) OPEN PROGRESS – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
BULL RUN (App A Suriya) and SIEW YUK (App M Lukman) were slow into stride.
SIEW YUK was inclined to lay with its mouth open in the straight.
BITCOIN KING (Y Aify) laid inwards passing the 150M, crowding the tiring FREY (SU Lim).
The saddle on I AM DRAGON (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards on straightening.
REALITY (CK Khaw) returned with a speedy cut to its near hind leg and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being entered to race again.
When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of BITCOIN KING, Trainer KC Tiang stated that the horse had not raced for more than a year and when running in its previous start. He explained that BITCOIN KING had taken natural improvement out of the race and further he had kept the horse fresh during the week. He considered that BITCOIN KING was well suited by the 1100M.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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9 |
REALITY |
+21 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 10 (R1002) CLASS 3 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
BOY KINGSLEY (App M Lukman) threw its head on jumping and raced fiercely in the early stages.
When tiring near the 200M, BOY KINGSLEY was bumped when NOVA VOCAL (SU Lim) shifted in.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
LIMITLESS STOUT |
Respiratory infection |
1000M/vet (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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10 |
ROYAL RULER |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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10 |
STYLE |
Bruised near fore fetlock & near fore tendon |
1000M/vet (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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10 |
BOY KINGSLEY |
+19 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 11 (R1003) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)
D’GREAT STRIKE (AK Lim) struck the inside gate and was slow to begin.
ARLO (App Clyde Leck) jumped outwards and made contact with D’GREAT STRIKE.
BULLSEYE (App AB Riduan) and HORSE KING (J Low) raced wide throughout.
KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) drifted out over the concluding stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of VOYAGER (App R Nuqman) 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
LA FAMILIA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
TAIL SPIN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
NOVA DASHING |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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11 |
SIX EMPIRE |
+27 |
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11 |
BULLSEYE |
+37 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 11 (R991) CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2021
App A Suriya (LEADING CELLIST) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a Stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 6 (R889) METRO A – 1700M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
Jockey HS Gill (ELITE QUARTETO) 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 6 December 2021. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was acceded to, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 12 December 2021 and to expire on 18 December 2021, both dates inclusive.
RACE 2 (R970) CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 4 DECEMBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2021
After further investigation, Trainer MW Teh was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present CHAR KWAY TEOW at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.
AMENDMENT
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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2 |
NEW SENSATION |
Unfixed |
S Salee |
EA |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC
THURSDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2021, PERAK TURF CLUB
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club had reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd October 2021 to 21st November 2021 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :
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TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT (C515) Tr. S Deva Raj – Arthroscopy Right Knee – 1000M/Vet
POST RACE URINE:
27 & 28 NOVEMBER 2021
PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
The report dated 9 December 2021 (V21/073) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 November 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
27 & 28 NOVEMBER 2021
PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
The report dated 9 December 2021 (V21/074) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 November 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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1 |
BORN A FIGHTER |
Unfixed |
Y Aify |
EA |
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3 |
PROPLAYER |
Unfixed |
App M Ekdihar |
EA |
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5 |
GUNFORHIRE |
Unfixed |
Y Aify |
EA |
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7 |
LEE’S STAR |
S Salee |
R Rueven |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
WISHUPONASTAR |
Dehydrated & lethargic |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
KONG FU PANDA |
Stable injury both fore fetlocks |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
TRINITY GRACE |
Coughing |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
CHOCANTE |
Left eye corneal ulcer |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
WATERMELON |
Swollen off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
OFFICIAL |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2021 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
TRINITY UP & TIGER BOSS |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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1 |
TRINITY REVIVAL |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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1 |
CONDADO & LET’S COME ON BABY |
Cast near hind plate
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– |
– |
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2 |
MR SHORTIE’S |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
BIG BUS |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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5 |
WARRIOR KING |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
TARGET |
Unable to be loaded |
2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall) |
Withdrawn at 2:58pm |
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6 |
HUSSONATOR |
Dwelt at the start & lost considerable ground |
1000M/vet from the starting stall |
– |
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6 |
ELITE QUARTETO |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
ESTIJAAB |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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8 |
WATCH THE THRONE |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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8 |
BUENOS AIRES |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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9 |
REALITY |
Speedy cut near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
VOYAGER |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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5 |
Jockey S Ruzaini |
UNSTOPPABLE GIANT |
12/12/21 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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6 |
Jockey S Ruzaini |
MAGIC CITY |
12/12/21 |
RM250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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R2 (4/12) |
Trainer MW Teh |
CHAR KWAY TEOW |
7/12/21
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RM500/- |
Rule 109(1) |
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Suspension(s) |
R5 |
Jockey CK Khaw (QIJI LOVE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R1 |
Trainer MW Teh (SPIN FIRE) |
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