Selangor Meeting – 13 Sep 20 | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2020

SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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 & Dr Edwards Samuel.

RACE 1 (R693) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

D’GREAT LUCK (KC Wong) had to be replated as it had cast its near fore plate at the start, causing a delay. D’GREAT LUCK was then squeezed at the start, losing ground.

MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 900M, VELLENEX GENERAL (HS Gill) shifted in, crowding GOLDEN DRAGON (App S Sia) which in turn caused BORN A FIGHTER (J Shankar) to be restrained. Jockey HS Gill was reprimanded for failing to afford sufficient room in this incident.

D’GREAT LUCK raced wide in the middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of ALL MY EYE (App CK Khaw) 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 BORN A FIGHTER 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	WHAT	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
1	DRAGONITE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SONG KID	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	BORN A FIGHTER			+28
1	GOLDEN DRAGON			+17
1	MAGICAL TALENT			+19
1	MUSANG KING			+18
1	ALL MY EYE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R694) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

JET TWENTY (App CK Khaw) charged at the gate, forcing the gate to open and dislodged App CK Khaw. The horse galloped the course and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:20pm. Trainer R Lines was advised that JET TWENTY will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. App CK Khaw was examined by the Club Doctor who passed him fit to fulfil his riding engagements for the remainder of the day. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that JET TWENTY returned with multiple lacerations to its near fore and near hind legs, and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MEWTWO (C Goon) was slow into stride.

When attempting a marginal run on the inside of SUPER DRAGON (J Shankar) near the 250M, MEWTWO had to be steadied and then again was blocked for a run for some distance on the inside and behind that gelding.

DROUGHT (AK Lim) and BURBANK (App M Lukman) bumped on several occasions between 250M and 125M.

App M Lukman (BURBANK) dropped his whip near the 225M and was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a). App M Lukman was referred to the Apprentice School for specific whip training.

A post-race veterinary examination of E SUPREME (R Rueven) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	JET TWENTY	Charged at the gate & dislodged rider	1 Starting Stall		Withdrawn at 1:20pm
2	YES BOSSY	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
2	RACING TALENG	Capacity field	–		EA
2	TRINITY TARZAN	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	I AM MIDAS			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R695) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

RAINBOW FISH (App CK Khaw) bounded at the start, losing ground.

In the early stages, MARTIN VJ (J De Souza) raced wide.

A post-race veterinary examination of CONFIDE (R Rueven) 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of DUNE SAGA (J Daniel) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	D’GREAT RISE	Bruised back	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	AUSSIE EAGLE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	HYDRANT	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)
3	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R696) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

After the riders were mounted, the Club Doctor advised the Stewards that he had reevaluated App CK Khaw’s condition and determined him unfit to ride. Subsequently, App CK Khaw was replaced by Jockey J De Souza on MISE EN GARDE.

D’GREAT WIN (Z Zuriman) was unruly prior to the start.

Before the start was effected, Jockey J Low, the rider of CHIPS, dropped his blindfold when removing it from that gelding. CHIPS then jumped awkwardly and veered outwards, losing considerable ground. Trainer C Leck was advised that CHIPS will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

SHA NA NA (J Daniel) and O’REILLY BAY (J Shankar) were slow to begin.

CHIPS raced wide in the middle stages.

Passing the 500M, SHA NA NA momentarily steadied when KENG MAK MAK (KC Wong) rolled out.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	PRESTO	Capacity field	–	EA
4	JJ STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
4	TRINITY HONOR	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 (R697) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

An objection was lodged by Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of FLASH ONE, placed third, against AIDEHOUR (Y Aify), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 650M. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards dismissed the objection and the result stood.

WILLIAM KING (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

Near the 650M, FLASH ONE threw its head when racing on the inside of AIDEHOUR.

GRASSWOOD STAR (J De Souza) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of TARZAN BOY (KC Wong) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5), and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GABBAR (J Shankar) returned having cast its off hind plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	MR WOLFF	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
5	HAPPY DAYZ	Capacity field	–		EA
5	FIRST PASSTHE POST	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)
5	TARZAN BOY			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R698) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

Near the 450M, SELANGOR STAR (App A Zaimuddin) rolled in and bumped MULTIBLUE SHARK (App P Mogun) on two (2) occasions.

AUSONE (J Low) was blocked for a clear run passing the 300M when BILLION SENSE (J De Souza) rolled in.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SONG TO THE MOON (AK Lim) returned having cast its near hind plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R699) NOVICE (SW) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)

TRUST AND HONOUR (HS Gill) raced greenly with its head in the air in the early stages.

D’GREAT OCEAN (J Low) raced wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of KOPI BING (C Goon) which finished last, revealed no significant finding. Trainer SY Lim was advised that in light of KOPI BING’s poor performance, the colt will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	ALL WHITE	Overreaching injury of the near fore fetlock	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)
7	THE CROWN JEWEL			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R700) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE)

SHANGHAI NIGHTS (J De Souza) veered inwards on jumping, crowding SAHM (Y Aify) which lost ground. Jockey J De Souza was warned for failing to straighten his mount when it shifted.

In the early stages, FIRST DANCE (J Low) raced wide.

Near the 250M, SAHM (Y Aify) rolled out causing BLOOD ROYAL (KC Wong) to steady outwards which was then inclined to lay inwards.

A post-race veterinary examination of CONFLIGHT (R Rueven) revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of SONG OF SPRING (SU Lim) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	GOODFELLAS	Capacity field	–	EA
8	STAR INVINCIBLE	Capacity field	–	EA
8	TRINITY SPIRIT	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 (R701) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE)

In its preliminary, VOYAGER dislodged Jockey SU Lim and after being captured, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race. Jockey SU Lim was also examined by the Club Doctor who passed him fit to ride.

SMART INVESTMENT (App N Varmah) dwelt badly at the start, losing considerable ground. Trainer C Leck was advised that SMART INVESTMENT will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

In the early stages, SHELLOMADA (App A Zaimuddin) and VOYAGER raced wide.

CONDADO (KC Wong) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of SHELLOMADA 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	SUPER HERO	Multiple superficial laceration of the limbs & swollen near fore knee	Vet exam	Course scratching
9	BILLY MOJO	Flatulent colic	Vet exam	Course scratching
9	VALUE OF JUSTICE	Stromal abscess right eye	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 10 (R702) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of CALM AND TRANQUIL at 3:12pm as there was no suitable rider available for the replacement of App CK Khaw.

RAMZES (J Daniel) and O’REILLY’S DANCER (SU Lim) were slow to begin.

Jockey Y Aify (COMMODORE LINCOLN) was questioned regarding his ride on the gelding. He stated that after jumping only moderately, the gelding had shown no early pace and he had pushed it in an endeavor to improve but found no response. COMMODORE LINCOLN was inclined to lay inwards in the straight and when he struck the gelding with the whip, it again shifted inwards. Whilst accepting his explanation, Jockey Y Aify was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out strongly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	CALM AND TRANQUIL	No suitable rider available	–		Withdrawn at 3:12pm
10	SGFIFTY	Capacity field	–		EA
10	LIM’S BATTLE	Capacity field	–		EA
10	TRINITY ROYAL	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)
10	SUPER HARD			+25
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R703) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)

KHUDAWAND (J Low) was slow into stride and raced wide throughout.

BLACK MAMBA (C Goon) drifted in over the concluding stages and near the 30M, caused NOVA SPIRIT (J De Souza) to steady.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	BROKE IN LONDON	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	AGNI	Capacity field	–		EA
11	ELF’S DREAM	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)
11	BOUNCEBACK ABILITY			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 2 (R649) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2020

The Stewards, on 10 September 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the reason for SNAGGLE PUSS presented late at the pre-race holding area causing it to be withdrawn from Race 2 on 5 September 2020.

The Stewards ascertained that although SNAGGLE PUSS was an Emergency Acceptor (EA), Trainer WC Lim was aware it had gained a start and had instructed his staff to present the gelding to race. He stated that his Syce had overslept and that his Supervisor had failed to check if SNAGGLE PUSS had departed on time.

Trainer WC Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 109 for failing to ensure SNAGGLE PUSS was presented on time and was fined RM1000/-.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

POST RACE URINE:

30 AUGUST 2020

PENANG TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2020

The report dated 10 September 2020 (V20/054) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 bottles of coded urine samples and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 September 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

30 AUGUST 2020

PENANG TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2020

The report dated 10 September 2020 (V20/055) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 September 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	GASSUR	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
3	RAINBOW FISH	Unfixed	App CK Khaw	EA
4	MISE EN GARDE	App CK Khaw	J De Souza	Medical
9	CONDADO	App CK Khaw	KC Wong	Medical
9	GROUND ATTACK	Unfixed	J Shankar	EA
11	ARLO	App CK Khaw	HS Gill	Medical
11	EXCALIBUR	R Shafiq	R Rueven	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	SWIFT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	GOD’S FATE	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
4	GORDON G	Near fore tendonitis	Vet exam	–
6	HAKUNA MATATA	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	D’GREAT LIGHT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
11	ELEGANT DANCER	Sore off 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, SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2020

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

ALL MY EYE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

BORN A FIGHTER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

JET TWENTY

Charged at the gate & dislodged rider

1 Starting Stall

Withdrawn at 1:20pm

E SUPREME

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

CONFIDE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

DUNE SAGA

No significant finding

–

CHIPS

Jumped awkwardly & veered outwards, losing considerable ground.

1 Starting Stall

–

TARZAN BOY

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

–

GABBAR

Cast off hind plate

–

SONG TO THE MOON

Cast near hind plate

–

KOPI BING

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

CONFLIGHT

No significant finding

–

SONG OF SPRING

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

SHELLOMADA

Lame near fore

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

App M Lukman

BURBANK

13/9/2020

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

(5/9/20)

Trainer WC Lim

SNAGGLE PUSS

10/9/2020

RM1000/-

Rule 109

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up

Nil