STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022
SUNDAY, 16 OCTOBER 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 Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R1215) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (A SHORT COURSE)
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3 |
DARK WIZARD (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide at the turn into the straight. |
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7 |
GIANT KILLING (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. |
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8 |
CONDADO (App S Shazmin) |
Impeded when attempting a run near the 150M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
ELEGANT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
BOUNCEBACK ABILITY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
AIR POWER |
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 |
CONDADO |
+18 |
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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 (R1216) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (R Rueven) |
Stopped quickly in the straight. Rider reported his horse was making respiratory noises and was short in its action. Vet inspection: No significant finding. In light of its performance, FANTASTIC ECLIPSE which finished last, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance. |
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3 |
THE SAINT (M Ewe) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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7 |
CAORUNN (S Salee) |
Rider questioned regarding why he was so far back. *(See Report). |
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8 |
ZAZU (App S Shazmin) |
Threw its head on jumping, striking rider in the middle. |
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11 |
SMALL CHILLI (App M Lukman) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rider dropped his whip near the 250M and fined RM250/-. |
Jockey S Salee (CAORUNN) stated that although urged from the start, the gelding had been unable to maintain contact with the field and that it only made some marginal ground in the straight. He also stated that the gelding was short in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of CAORUNN revealed no significant finding. In light of its performance, CAORUNN will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
JET TWENTY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
REALITY |
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 |
SUPER LINE |
+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 3 (R1217) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (A SHORT COURSE)
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5 |
MY MONEY (App WW Cheah) |
*(See Report). |
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6 |
INVISIBLE (WK Lee) |
Held up for a clear run near the 200M and then taken wide. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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7 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) |
Threw its head when leading near the 800M, tending to lay outwards. |
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8 |
AYAAN (Y Aify) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/vet. |
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10 |
TAIL SPIN (App A Suriya) |
Slow into stride. From its outside barrier, was unable to secure a position in the field and was ridden at the rear. |
When questioned, Trainer S Hamilton stated that she was of the opinion that MY MONEY
had not performed well as it had been ridden somewhat contrary to her instructions by being pushed forward as the gelding was better suited when working into the race as at its previous starts and wins. A post-race veterinary examination of MY MONEY revealed no significant finding.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
ELUSIVE EMPEROR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
PRATT STREET |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
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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3 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY |
+28 |
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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 4 (R1218) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)
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2 |
SHOQEET (M Ewe) |
Lost contact with the field near the 800M, finishing distance. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo). |
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8 |
SECRET AGENT (R Rueven) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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10 |
D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low) |
Hung inwards in the early stages and then raced wide until straightening. |
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11 |
STORM TO WIN (Y Aify) |
Obliged to race wide throughout. |
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12 |
DELAWARE (App A Suriya) |
When the start was effected, dwelt and veered outwards, missing the start by a considerable margin. In light of this, the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall 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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4 |
ELISE |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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4 |
TIGRESS |
Nail bind injury to its near fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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4 |
OISIN EXPRESS |
Bruised & swollen right knee |
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 5 (R1219) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)
Prior to declaring the “All Clear”, the Stewards viewed the patrol film related to an incident in the straight involving the first and second placed horses.
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4 |
MERCURIAL TURN (App WW Cheah) |
Squeezed at the start and subsequently was obliged to race rearward. Steadied near the 150M when laying in onto the heels of runner. |
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7 |
SUPER HAPPY (CC Wong) |
Shifted in over the concluding 100M causing runner to steady. *(See Inquiry). |
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8 |
MISS MICHELLE (App S Uzair) |
Jumped inwards at the start, crowding runner. |
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9 |
NINGALOO (SU Lim) |
Raced extremely wide throughout from its wide stall. |
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10 |
INHERIT (App H Haikal) |
Steadied when crossed near the 75M. *(See Inquiry). |
The Stewards reprimanded Jockey CC Wong for shifting in over the concluding 100M, thereby taking the rightful running of INHERIT.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
BUSHIDO |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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5 |
HARVEYWALL-BANGER |
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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5 |
INHERIT |
+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 6 (R1220) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)
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2 |
YOUARETHEBEST (KC Tham) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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4 |
JAMES BOND (App H Arif) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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5 |
MAGIC SIXTY-ONE (SU Lim) |
Blundered at the start. |
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7 |
ALWAYS AFRAID (App A Suriya) |
Proved difficult to load. Returned with a cut on the off hind – Vet exam. |
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10 |
PRINCE SIXTY NINE (App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride and raced greenly in the early stages. |
RACE 7 (R1221) MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 1600M (A LONG COURSE)
SELANGOR GOLD CUP
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1 |
LONELY BOY (Y Aify) |
Shifted out, inconveniencing runner near the 275M. |
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4 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (App A Nazir) |
Eased outwards near the 250M to avoid heels, brushing runner, then shifted in considerably between the 200M and the 100M, crowding runner. Rider was advised that he should endeavour to straighten his mount quicker. |
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5 |
AHTIMS KLIS (AK Lim) |
Brushed outwards at the 275M. |
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6 |
D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) |
Crowded and had to be steadied near the 125M, shying from the whip of the opponent at this stage. |
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8 |
TARGET (App A Suriya) |
Proved very difficult to load. In light of the gelding’s history, Trainer was advised that the gelding must be loaded first and will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again. |
RACE 8 (R1222) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
BROTHER WIND (WK Lee) |
Slow into stride. |
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2 |
FLAMING PHOENIX (CC Wong) |
Laid inwards over the final 100M, brushing runner. |
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3 |
GOOD FIGHT (App Clyde Leck) |
Slipped at the start. Had to be steadied near the 400M behind tiring horses. |
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4 |
TRINITY GRACE (SU Lim) |
Slipped on jumping, bumped outwards near the 600M. |
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7 |
PENTAGON (R Rueven) |
Slow into stride. |
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8 |
SHINE SHINE (M Ewe) |
Brushed on two (2) occasions over the final 75M. |
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9 |
CLARTON TREASURE (J Low) |
Squeezed shortly after the start, losing its position and then raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
SORBETA |
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 9 (R1223) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
MR HANKS (App S Shazmin) |
Shifted in passing the 250M, crowding runner. |
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2 |
SAN ANDREAS (M Ewe) |
Rider advised to moderate the extent and vicinity of his whip use. |
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4 |
ELITE WATERGHOST (SU Lim) |
Drifted out when ridden with the whip, causing his horse to check. *(See Report). |
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5 |
GOLDEN MAN (KC Tham) |
Vet inspection: Broken-winded – 1000M/vet. |
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6 |
DISCRETELY RED (WH Kok) |
Checked near the 200M. |
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8 |
HIGH COUNCIL (App K Pavinthran) |
Impeded for a clear run passing the 250M. |
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11 |
LUPIN (J Low) |
Taken outwards and had to be restrained near the 250M and then bumped heavily with runner. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of ELITE WATERGHOST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting out at this stage.
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 17 October 2022 and to expire on 23 October 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:18pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
COSMIC SANDS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
ANDADO |
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 10 (R1224) STAYER STAKES B (SW) – 1700M (A LONG COURSE)
JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION TROPHY
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1 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App Clyde Leck) |
Brushed runner at the 250M. |
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3 |
TELLER (SU Lim) |
Steadied when crossed near the 175M. |
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4 |
ISFAHAN (App WW Cheah) |
Brushed at the 250M. |
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5 |
ELITE REMARKABLE (App S Shazmin) |
Drifted out from the 150M causing runner to steady. Rider warned that he must straighten his mount when they shift. |
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6 |
TOUCH THE CLOUDS (CC Wong) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
OBSIDIAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
D’GREAT LIGHT |
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 11 (R1225) CLASS 3 – 1250M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (CC Wong) |
Buffeted shortly after the start, losing its position. |
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10 |
BAHAR (M Ewe) |
Took the turn into the straight wide. |
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12 |
NOVA FALCON (SU Lim) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
D’GREAT JOURNEY |
Colic |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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11 |
BURKAAN |
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 12 (R1226) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
SACRED SEA (App A Nazir) |
Slow into stride. |
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3 |
D’GREAT SWIFT (App S Shazmin) |
Brushed the running rail near the 1050M and became unbalanced. |
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5 |
SHA NA NA (KC Tham) |
Slow into stride. Had to take evasive action near the 1050M to avoid horse’s heels. Vet inspection: Tongue laceration – Vet exam. |
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6 |
SMART INVESTMENT (App A Suriya) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
TRAVIS (App Clyde Leck) |
Inclined to lay inwards near the 250M. Rider reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. |
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9 |
WINNING SMILE (R Rueven) |
Veered outwards at the 1050M to avoid horse’s heels. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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11 |
MIEJ (Y Aify) |
Slow into stride. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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12 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE |
Fever |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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12 |
PRESTO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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12 |
VALUE OF JUSTICE |
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
RACE 11 (R1214) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022
Upon returning to stables, a subsequent veterinary examination of GOLDEN DRAGON (App KH Chong) revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (2 weeks embargo) before being declared to race again.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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3 |
MY MONEY |
App S Sia |
App WW Cheah |
Medical |
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4 |
DELAWARE |
Unfixed |
App A Suriya |
EA |
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4 |
IRONCLAD |
Unfixed |
App WW Cheah |
EA |
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10 |
ISFAHAN |
App S Sia |
App WW Cheah |
Medical |
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11 |
SELANGOR STAR |
App S Sia |
App A Suriya |
Medical |
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11 |
NOVA FALCON |
Unfixed |
SU Lim |
EA |
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12 |
D’GREAT SWIFT |
App S Sia |
App S Shazmin |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
META SPRING |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
STAR FIFTYTWO |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
XIYOU |
Old wound over the fetlock joint |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
ALSHEIKH |
Off fore tendonitis |
Vet exam (2 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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SLTC, SUNDAY, 16 OCTOBER 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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2 |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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2 |
CAORUNN |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
MY MONEY |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
INVISIBLE
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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3 |
AYAAN |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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4 |
DELAWARE
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Dwelt & veered outwards when the start was effected. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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4 |
SHOQEET |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
SECRET AGENT |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
MAGIC SIXTY-ONE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
ALWAYS AFRAID
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Cut off hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
TARGET
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Proved very difficult to load. |
2 Starting Stall |
– |
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9 |
GOLDEN MAN |
Broken-winded |
1000M/vet |
– |
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11 |
NOVA FALCON |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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12 |
SHA NA NA |
Tongue laceration |
Vet exam |
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12 |
WINNING SMILE |
No significant finding |
– |
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R11 (15/10)
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GOLDEN DRAGON |
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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R2 |
App M Lukman |
SMALL CHILLI
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16/10/22 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R9 |
Jockey SU Lim (ELITE WATERGHOST) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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