STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022
SATURDAY, 16 JULY 2022
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course A (True Position)
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R836) CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
GOLDEN KINGDOM (KC Tham) |
Bumped on jumping, raced wide throughout. Broke down passing the 300M and shifted to the outside of the track. Vet inspection: Fractured near shoulder – Humanely euthanized. |
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3 |
FRIDAY (App R Nuqman) |
Jumped awkwardly, bumping runner. |
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5 |
TRINITY FLYING (KP Lim) |
Veered outwards at the start, crowding runner. Inclined to lay inwards from the 250M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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6 |
D’GREAT SONG (L De Souza) |
Slow into stride. |
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7 |
NEWTON (App S Shazmin) |
Raced erratically for some distance near the 150M. |
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9 |
SUPER DRAGON (AK Lim) |
Hind-quarters bumped at the start. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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11 |
TRINITY REVIVAL (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
I’M THE MAN |
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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1 |
FRIDAY |
+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 2 (R837) CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
BAMSI BEY (App I Fikri) |
Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Given that BAMSI BEY had only passed a previous embargo on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, the gelding will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again. Returned having cast its off fore plate. |
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6 |
SUPREME HAPPINESS (App R Nuqman) |
Slow into stride. |
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10 |
MA BAO BAO (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. |
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12 |
MAGIC PLAYER (MM Firdaus) |
Withdrawn at 1pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
MAGIC PLAYER
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Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1pm |
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2 |
NASSEB |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
UNION JAC |
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 |
NOVA PHOENIX |
+17 |
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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 (R838) CLASS 5 (B) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
GREAT HERO (KP Lim) |
Vet inspection of GREAT HERO which finished last, revealed no significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/vet. |
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5 |
JJ STAR (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Inclined to lay inwards passing the 200M. Trainer questioned. *(See Report). |
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6 |
BEAUTIFUL ONE (App S Uzair) |
Inclined to lay inwards near the 200M. |
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8 |
TARZAN (AK Lim) |
Slow into stride. |
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9 |
BLACK TAIPAN (SU Lim) |
Trainer and rider questioned. *(See Report). |
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10 |
VOYAGER (App A Suriya) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
GENERAL ORDER (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
When questioned regarding the performance of BLACK TAIPAN, Jockey SU Lim advised that the gelding had shown no early pace and had failed to run on in the straight. Trainer HY Cheng stated that BLACK TAIPAN had poor form before joining his stable and he had not trialled the gelding as it had some clinical issues. Trainer HY Cheng was advised that in light of its performance, the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
Trainer S Siva was questioned as to the performance of JJ STAR. He stated that it had never shown any pace and was always ridden in a rearward manner. He was of the opinion that the gelding had been affected by laying in slightly and had been straightened near the 200M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
LITTLE MASTER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
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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RACE 4 (R839) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
STEEL CUTTER (App K Pavinthran) |
Struck the rail at the 1050M when severely tightened. |
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4 |
CLARTON TREASURE (SU Lim) |
Crowded, losing ground near the 1050M. |
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5 |
COSMIC SANDS (S Salee) |
Bumped from outside at the start. |
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6 |
BAD BOYZ (App I Fikri) |
Became unbalanced when buffeting with other runner near the 1050M. *(See inquiry) |
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8 |
BIG KING (App R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. Raced erratically in the straight, shifted in significantly, having to be straightened. |
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10 |
BIG BAD MAMA (AK Lim) |
Veered inwards at the start, bumping runner. Pulled hard in the early stages and shifted in near the 1100M. |
On inquiry, the Stewards established that BAD BOYZ shifted inwards when crowded slightly by BIG BAD MAMA when that horse crossed. BAD BOYZ then became unbalanced when making contact with CLARTON TREASURE on its inside and crowded STEEL CUTTER which struck the rail. The Stewards considered this incident to be a racing incident, however, advised App I Fikri, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, that he must ensure he gives correct and concise evidence when questioned.
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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 |
IRON CLAD |
-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 5 (R840) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
ELITE GENERAL (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore & respiratory distress – Vet exam (1 month embargo). |
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3 |
STAR GENIUS (App SN Shiva) |
Drifted wide in the straight. |
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7 |
SEVEN SUNDAE (HS Gill) |
Jumped awkwardly and subsequently slow into stride, then raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR (Y Aify) |
Raced wide throughout and finished tailed off. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
RACE 6 (R841) CLASS 3 – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App Clyde Leck) |
Shifted out on straightening. |
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5 |
DANCING RAIN (HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. [Deleted – No Test Imposed] |
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7 |
THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin) |
Drifted out over the concluding stages, taking runner near the 60M. Rider suspended. *(See Report). |
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9 |
FLYING DURUMI (L De Souza) |
Tended to lay inwards near the 150M and was brushed and carried outwards near the 50M. |
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10 |
SHYAM SINGHA ROY (Y Aify) |
Raced wide outside the leader in the middle stages. |
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11 |
ELITE REMARKABLE (App M Ekdihar) |
Ridden wide in the middle stages. Reins became entangled with the mane near the 200M. [Deleted – No Test Imposed] |
An objection was lodged by Jockey L De Souza (FLYING DURUMI), placed second, against THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 100M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Shazmin, the rider of THUNDER DRAGON, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to correct his mount when it shifted.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Shazmin’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) Selangor race days with effect from 18 July 2022 and to expire on 14 August 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
BAHAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
SORBETA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
MR HANKS |
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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6 |
ELITE QUARTETO |
+29 |
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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 7 (R842) CLASS 3 – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
CONSTANT JUSTICE (App A Suriya) |
Slow into stride. |
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2 |
LIMITLESS STOUT (HS Gill) |
Checked severely at the 250M. |
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3 |
SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (App S Uzair) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo). |
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8 |
NO FUN NO GAIN (Y Aify) |
Shifted in at the 250M, checking runner. Rider suspended. *(See Report). |
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10 |
TRINITY GENERAL (AK Lim) |
Slow into stride. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of NO FUN NO GAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at the 250M, checking LIMITLESS STOUT.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 25 July 2022 and to expire on 7 August 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 8 (R843) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
BLUE HAWAII (App A Suriya) |
Vet inspection of the gelding which stopped in the straight, revealed lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo). |
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4 |
STAR BULLET (KP Lim) |
Checked passing the 175M. Rider questioned as to why he had not led. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Lame off fore & cast off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo). |
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5 |
QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim) |
Inclined to lay inwards over the final 200M. |
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6 |
MAGNITUDE (App R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
FIRST PRECINCT (App I Fikri) |
Slow into stride and trailed the field. Poor performance – 1000M/vet. |
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8 |
DOCTOR GINGER (HS Gill) |
Proved difficult to load – 1 Starting Stall test. |
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10 |
NINGALOO (SU Lim) |
Shifted out near the 200M, causing runner to check at the 175M. Rider suspended. *(See Report). |
Jockey KP Lim (STAR BULLET) was questioned as to why he had not led. He stated that he had intended to lead, however, the pace was very fast from his outside and he had subsequently elected to follow the pace rather than challenge for it. A post-race veterinary examination of STAR BULLET revealed it was lame off fore and returned having cast its off fore plate. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (3 weeks embargo) before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NINGALOO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out near the 200M, causing STAR BULLET to check at the 175M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’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 18 July 2022 and to expire on 24 July 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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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 |
BLUE HAWAII |
-25 |
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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 (R844) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
CHAR KWAY TEOW (KP Lim) |
Fractious in the stalls after being loaded. When the start was effected, reared with rider being dislodged. The Stewards viewed the patrol film prior to the “All Clear” and declared CHAR KWAY TEOW a definite starter. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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4 |
CHIEF OF ARMY (HS Gill) |
Shifted in near the 700M. |
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7 |
HARVEST (MM Firdaus) |
Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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11 |
XIONG FONG (SU Lim) |
Checked inside runner near the 700M. Inquiry adjourned until Sunday, 17 July 2022. |
RACE 10 (R845) CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (A SHORT COURSE)
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2 |
SUPER BB (SU Lim) |
Veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing runner. |
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4 |
STARDICE (S Salee) |
Eased at the 1150M when crossed and then raced wide. |
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5 |
BROKE IN LONDON (App S Uzair)
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Shifted in with runner clipping its heels near the 1100M. Rider reprimanded. |
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7 |
STAY SOUND (App Clyde Leck) |
Shifted in causing runner to ease at the 1150M. Rider reprimanded |
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8 |
READY TO SMILE (L De Souza) |
Slow into stride. |
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9 |
AUTUMN BLITZ (App M Ekdihar) |
Bumped on jumping and then crowded. Commenced to race extremely fiercely, having to be restrained until near the 750M, thereby racing in a rearward position. |
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10 |
JUST DUIT (App A Suriya) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo). |
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11 |
SUNTZU (App SN Shiva) |
Clipped the heels when crossed near the 1150M and then raced wide. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
FABULOUS ONE |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SLTC TRACKWORK, TUESDAY, 12 JULY 2022
The Stewards, today, inquired into an incident at trackwork this morning.
After taking evidence from several persons attendant, Jockey KC Tham was found guilty of a charge of negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he failed to observe the “loose horse” siren and proceeded to ride pacework on I’M THE MAN when a riderless horse was still on the track, thereby endangering himself, other persons and horses on the track. Jockey KC Tham was fined RM500/-.
SLTC, WEDNESDAY, 13 JULY 2022
FISH BALL (E559) which had sustained a slab fracture of the off fore distal radius and near fore distal, will be subjected to a compulsory rest for six (6) weeks and will only be allowed to be entered to race or trial after 24 August 2022.
GENERAL CHENG (H528) which had fractured its off hind leg, will be subjected to a compulsory rest for six (6) weeks and will only be allowed to be entered to race or trial after 24 August 2022.
Acting on veterinary advice that EL TORDILLO (C101) was diagnosed with chronic near fore fetlock joint disease and that it was recommended for deletion, EL TORDILLO will be deleted under the provisions of MRA Rule 84(2).
FOLLOW-UP(S) – SUNDAY, 3 JULY 2022
RACE 4 – SHOW HAND
A follow-up veterinary inspection of SHOW HAND (placed 6th) revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L Moy advised that he was of the opinion that given the gelding was racing first up for four (4) months and was inclined to lay in when tiring. Also, it may have been unsuited by the rail at 6M on this occasion. Trainer L Moy stated that it was his intention to continue with SHOW HAND’s preparation.
RACE 8 – D’GREAT EFFORT
Trainer S Cook advised that on returning to his stables, D’GREAT EFFORT (placed 8th) was found to be sore over the off side of its hindquarters. He stated that it was his intention to treat the gelding before resuming its work regime. Further, he was of the opinion that D’GREAT EFFORT may have resented the cross-nose band and it was his intention to remove it from the gelding.
POST RACE URINE:
25 & 26 JUNE 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2022
The report dated 7 July 2022 (V22/101) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 69 coded urine and 71 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 June 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
25 & 26 JUNE 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2022
The report dated 7 July 2022 (V22/102) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 June 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
3 JULY 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022
The report dated 7 July 2022 (V22/103) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 21 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 July 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
3 JULY 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022
The report dated 7 July 2022 (V22/104) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 July 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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R7 |
SELANGOR STAR |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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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, SATURDAY, 16 JULY 2022 |
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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 |
GOLDEN KINGDOM |
Fractured near shoulder |
– |
Euthanized |
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1 |
TRINITY FLYING & SUPER DRAGON |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
BAMSI BEY
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Proved difficult to load, delaying the start / Cast off fore plate |
2 Starting Stall tests |
– |
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3 |
GREAT HERO |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
BLACK TAIPAN |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
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5 |
ELITE GENERAL |
Lame off fore & respiratory distress |
Vet exam (1 month embargo) |
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5 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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6 |
DANCING RAIN |
[Deleted] |
[No Test Imposed] |
– |
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6 |
ELITE REMARKABLE |
[Deleted] |
[No Test Imposed] |
– |
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7 |
SCOOBY DOOBY DOO |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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8 |
BLUE HAWAII
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Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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8 |
FIRST PRECINCT
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Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
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8 |
DOCTOR GINGER
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Proved difficult to load |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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9 |
CHAR KWAY TEOW
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Fractious in the stalls, dislodged rider. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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9 |
HARVEST |
Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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10 |
JUST DUIT |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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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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Jockey KC Tham |
I’M THE MAN |
12/7/22 |
RM500/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R6 |
App S Shazmin (THUNDER DRAGON) – 2 Selangor race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R7 |
Jockey Y Aify (NO FUN NO GAIN) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R8 |
Jockey SU Lim (NINGALOO) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R9 |
Incident near the 700M. |
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