Selangor Meeting – 17 April 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 17 APRIL 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 James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R457) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (A LONG COURSE)

1	RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill)	Slow into stride and raced extremely wide throughout. *(See Report).
3	MICHIKAWA (J Daniel)	Slightly crowded by LIGHTNING HERO shortly after the start.
8	APOLLO ROCK (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early stages.
9	COMMODORE LINCOLN (F Herholdt)	Vet inspection: Bruised near hock – Vet exam.
11	LIGHTNING HERO (SU Lim)	Jumped inwards at the start, bumping runner.
13	MERMAID (KC Wong)	Slow into stride and trailed the field. Poor performance – 1000M/vet.

When questioned, Jockey HS Gill stated that from the outside barrier, he was unable to get across. When attempting to secure a position, RULE THE WORLD raced very fiercely and the gelding was thus trapped wide. A post-race veterinary examination of RULE THE WORLD revealed no significant finding. In light of its poor performance, RULE THE WORLD 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	KING RAVANA	Lame near hind foot (due to nail bind injury)	1000M/vet		Course scratching
1	THUNDERGOD	Capacity field	–		EA
1	JARL	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	MERMAID			-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R458) STAYER STAKES B (SW) – 2000M (A LONG COURSE)

TOUCH THE CLOUDS

(App M Ekdihar)

Slow to begin and veered inwards at the start, losing ground.

TELLER

(App R Nuqman)

Near the 1200M, dipped when striding onto the heels of BIG KING.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SELANGOR STAR	Bruised 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.

RACE 3 (R459) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)

1	MAGNUM KING (App M Ekdihar)	Rider dropped his whip near the 50M. Reprimanded as it was his initial infringement and referred for remedial training.
6	READY TO SEVENLUCK (App WW Cheah)	Refused to stand properly in the stalls, delaying the start. Then jumped very awkwardly and belatedly, losing ground. *(See Report).
7	GENERAL QIN (F Herholdt)	Raced wide throughout.
10	WHITE PEACH (App Clyde Leck)	Obliged to race wide throughout from its wide barrier.

In light of the gelding’s poor starting manners, READY TO SEVENLUCK will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	RACE FOR FAME	Capacity field	–		EA
3	UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN	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	MAGNUM KING			+21
3	HAPPY BOX SIX			-19
3	TOP S			+24
3	WHITE PEACH			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R460) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)

1	JIMMY ZAC (App M Ekdihar)	Threw its head when crowded near the 1100M.
2	SHAHBAA (F Herholdt)	Inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
3	STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini)	Bumped on jumping.
4	VALUE OF JUSTICE (SU Lim)	Bumped on jumping.
6	FISH BALL (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in near the 1100M, crowding runner. Rider warned to afford horses sufficient galloping room. Saddle slipped backwards at the turn into the straight.
8	WISHUPONASTAR (HS Gill)	Threw its head when racing fiercely near the 1000M.
9	GRATUS (J De Souza)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
11	OBSIDIAN (App Clyde Leck)	Shied inwards from another runner at the 1150M and then steadied from the heels at the 1000M. Rider questioned. *(See Report).
13	TAUBOSS (KC Wong)	Taken outwards when blocked for a clear run near the 175M.

When questioned as to the reason OBSIDIAN had not led, Trainer C Leck advised that he had instructed the rider to attempt to lead, however, given that the nature of the race, he believed that he would be unable to do so as was comfortable that it be ridden on the pace. App Clyde Leck confirmed the instructions and stated that he had put pressure on OBSIDIAN early but he was unable to lead and thus he was taken hold, to race off the pace. The Stewards noted their explanations.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	COPACABANA	Sole-bruised off fore	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	DETERMINE TO WIN	Swollen near hind pastern	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	BILLY MOJO	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 (R461) MAX TWO STAKES – 1250M (A LONG COURSE)

1	SKYFALL (F Herholdt)	Carried outwards at the 250M.
2	GAMESTONKS (App Clyde Leck)	Drifted out over the concluding 200M. Rider was warned that he must straighten his mount when they shift ground.
5	FLYING DURUMI (L De Souza)	Had to be steadied near the 75M and taken inwards when crossed by GAMESTONKS.
6	BONSAI REN (HK Cheng)	Refused to enter the track despite several attempts. Withdrawn at 2:12pm: 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start)
10	MAINSTREAM (S Ruzaini)	Rider’s whip broke at about the 250M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	GOLDEN CUP	Lame near hind fetlock	1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
5	BONSAI REN	Refused to enter the track	1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start)	Withdrawn at 2:12pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R462) CLASS 3 – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

LINCOLN MOONLIGHT

(S Ruzaini)

Raced fiercely near the 1000M.

CHONKY POTATO

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow into stride from its outside draw.

WHY NOT

(Y Aify)

Shifted outwards at the turn near the 800M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	TRINITY GRACE	Capacity field	–	EA
6	VETRI	Capacity field	–	EA
6	THE CROWN JEWEL	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R463) MALAYSIA GROUP 1 (SW) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

NINE DRAGON BOAT TUNKU GOLD CUP

This race was run in heavy rain.

VIOLET

(App R Nuqman)

Rider was indisposed following this race.

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

(F Herholdt)

Raced wide until the rear of the field throughout. *(See Report) Rider was indisposed following this race.

Jockey F Herholdt explained that after jumping slowly, the gelding had been unable to accelerate and as such he had taken it wide to avoid the kickback as it was unsighted.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	GRAND CROSS	Sole-bruised off fore	Vet exam	Course scratching
7	KONG FU PANDA	Capacity field	–	EA
7	KRUGER	Swollen off 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.

RACE 8 (R464) COMBINED CLASS 2&3 – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

An objection was lodged by App WW Cheah (SUPER HERO), placed fourth, against SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (App M Ekdihar) placed third, alleging interference at about the 75M. The Panel of Stewards overruled the objection.

2	CHOCANTE (S Ruzaini)	Shifted out at the 300M causing MELTING POINT to steady.
3	KONG FU PANDA (KC Wong)	Drifted out over the final 75M.
5	SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (App M Ekdihar)	Shifted out gradually near the 50M, causing SUPER HERO to be restrained. Rider reprimanded for shifting ground.
7	SUPER HERO (App WW Cheah)	Had to be restrained near the 50M.
9	MELTING POINT (SU Lim)	Steadied at the 300M.
10	TEN EMPEROR (KC Tham)	Cast its near fore plate at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	HAKUNA MATATA	No rider available	–	Withdrawn at 3:32pm
8	CHINESE TEA	Gained a run in alternate race (R7)	–	EA
8	KRUGER	Swollen off 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.

RACE 9 (R465) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

1	HI BABY (KP Lim)	Restrained at the 75M when squeezed between runners.
2	READY TO SMILE (App WW Cheah)	Shifted in over the final 150M.
7	LEADING CELLIST (App Clyde Leck)	Drifted out over the concluding stages. Rider warned that he must straighten his mounts when they shift.
10	SMART MASTER (SU Lim)	Shifted ground at the 75M causing HI BABY to be crowded.
12	WILDFIRE (KC Tham)	Trainer and rider questioned. *(See Report)

When questioned regarding the performance of WILDFIRE, Trainer HY Cheng stated he had instructed the gelding be ridden in a handy position from its wide barrier although it had been in second place at its previous start, which was contrary to his previous instruction. Jockey KC Tham advised that WILDFIRE had hung outwards very shortly after the start and he tried to control the gelding into a reasonable position but it had thrown its head and was virtually uncontrollable for a considerable early part of the race. It was also inclined to lay inwards onto the heels of BANGALORE (Y Aify) near the 275M. In light of this, the Stewards directed that WILDFIRE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for its racing manners. Further, Trainer HY Cheng should consider which riders he would use on WILDFIRE in future to best control the gelding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	FRIDAY	No rider available	–	Withdrawn at 3:32pm
9	LUCK MAK MAK	Capacity field	–	EA
9	I AM MIDAS	Capacity field	–	EA
9	MAGNUM BRILLIANCE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R466) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

AUSSIE EAGLE

(KC Wong)

Steadied near the 250M, had to be restrained when crossed at the 175M.

MAINDANZ BEAUTY

(App Clyde Leck)

Drifted out to the middle of the track until the concluding stages.

AUTUMN BLITZ

(SU Lim)

Shifted in causing AUSSIE EAGLE to restrain. Rider reprimanded for shifting ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	FOREVER AND EVER	No rider available	–	Withdrawn at 3:35pm
10	KUBERA’S CHIEF	No rider available	–	Withdrawn at 4pm
10	WHAT A BOSS	Capacity field	–	EA
10	SUPER BB	Capacity field	–	EA
10	GOLDEN KINGDOM	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R467) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

Due to the paucity of riders, Conditional Licence Jockey KP Lim was permitted to ride BUKIT SUBANG.

3	SUPER LINE (HS Gill)	Had to be restrained when crossed near the 275M.
4	BALOR (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide in the middle stages and then steadied near the winning post.
6	BUKIT SUBANG (KP Lim)	Bumped near the finish.
7	SONG KID (App WW Cheah)	Raced wide in the early stages and hung in badly for the final 200M for having to be restrained. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet
11	LUCKY RED (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
14	WHITE RABBIT (Y Aify)	Shifted out, bumping runner near the finish.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	MONDAY	No rider available	–	Withdrawn at 3:32pm
11	EMPEROR WARRIOR	Lame (stone-bruised near fore)	1000M/vet	Course scratching
11	NASSEB	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
11	HAPPY GHOST	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 9 (R435) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 9 APRIL 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 14 April 2022 (Thursday) concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SIEW YUK. Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar, the rider of SIEW YUK, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr SY Lim and Trainer MW Teh, the Trainer of SIEW YUK. Further Jockey C Goon tendered evidence related to his nine (9) rides on the gelding and that it was best suited ridden from behind.

The inquiry established that it was intended for SIEW YUK to be ridden in its customary position of mid-back. However, given that the distance of 1100M, was shorter than the gelding’s usual races, it was unable to keep pace with the field. It was also noted that SIEW YUK had slipped with its hind legs at the start, a fact which App M Ekdihar had omitted to report.

Trainer MW Teh supplied evidence of stable support for SIEW YUK. App M Ekdihar stated that he had stayed in the middle of the track in the straight rather than utilize the cutaway as he had gleaned that this was a preferred path. He had taken SIEW YUK outwards near the 250M to improve its position but COLCHESTER (App Clyde Leck) had shifted out in advance of him and he had to subsequently shift back to the inside.

After assessing the evidence, the Stewards gave App M Ekdihar the benefit of the doubt related to the genuineness of this ride. Further, he was reprimanded under the provisions of MRA Rule 44(11) for failing to report to the Stewards the fact that SIEW YUK had slipped on jumping.

TUESDAY, 12 APRIL 2022 (11am)

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4269” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 2 APRIL 2022 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB, WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN PSEUDOEPHEDRINE

A report of Sample No. J-4269 confirmed the presence of pseudoephedrine. Upon decoding, it was ascertained that the sample had been taken from Jockey S Ruzaini. Subsequently, Jockey S Ruzaini was stood down from races, trials & trackwork on Friday, 8 April 2022 under the provisions of MRA 136(3)(b).

An inquiry into the finding was conducted on Tuesday, 12 April 2022. Evidence was tendered that Jockey S Ruzaini had declared the use of a nasal decongestant as well as other vitamins and herbs on the Sample Card Declaration Form. Further, evidence was tendered that the nasal decongestant tablets, had been dispensed by his pharmacist.

The Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory Testing Services Sdn. Bhd., Dr Chan Sue Hay confirmed that the findings were consistent with the declared medication.

The Stewards were satisfied that the failed sample was as a result of this medication and took no direct action related to the failed sample.

Jockey S Ruzaini submitted a “Clearing Sample”, results of which will be required before he is permitted to ride races, trials or trackwork. Further, given the evidence tendered related to him suffering a respiratory ailment, Jockey S Ruzaini will be required to produce a specific Medical Clearance before riding in races.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLE – JOCKEY S RUZAINI

The Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory, in a report dated 15 April 2022, stated that Urine Sample coded J-4275 which was submitted by Jockey S Ruzaini on 12 April 2022 is cleared of any prohibited substances and as such, Jockey S Ruzaini is cleared to ride in trackwork, trials & races.

FOLLOW-UP – SATURDAY, 9 APRIL 2022

RACE 5

A subsequent veterinary examination of JABBAR on 11 April 2022 revealed no significant finding. Trainer AB A bdullah advised that he considered JABBAR was unsuited by racing without cover and had been affected by being forced to cover ground. It was his intention to continue the gelding’s training program.

FOLLOW-UPS – SUNDAY, 10 APRIL 2022

RACE 3

A subsequent veterinary examination of D’GREAT LIGHT on 11 April 2022 revealed no significant finding. Trainer S Siva advised that he considered D’GREAT LIGHT had been severely restricted when racing on a cut up section of the track. Further that he would monitor the mare’s progress and advise any issues.

RACE 6

A subsequent veterinary examination of ROBBERY SON (last) on 11 April 2022 revealed no significant finding. Trainer S Siva advised that ROBBERY SON’s best performances had been on unaffected tracks and he believe that the gelding was not suited by the State of the Track. Trainer S Siva undertook not to start ROBBERY SON for 3 weeks.

RACE 10

A post-race veterinary examination and endoscopy of MORE THAN OIL revealed no significant finding. Trainer V Sivan was at a lost to explain the poor performance and undertook not to start MORE THAN OIL for 3 weeks.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	NEW SENSATION	App M Lukman	Y Aify	Stewards’ order
1	MERMAID	Unfixed	KC Wong	EA
3	GENERAL QIN	MM Firdaus	F Herholdt	Family matters
3	HAPPY BOX SIX	App M Lukman	Y Aify	Stewards’ order
4	JIMMY ZAC	R Rueven	App M Ekdihar	Indisposed
4	FISH BALL	MM Firdaus	App R Nuqman	Family matters
4	TAUBOSS	Unfixed	KC Wong	EA
4	CIRCUIT FLYER	Unfixed	Y Aify	EA
5	BIG BAD MAMA	App M Lukman	App R Nuqman	Stewards’ order
6	TIPPING POINT	MM Firdaus	J De Souza	Family matters
6	KIWI KID	App M Lukman	KC Wong	Stewards’ order
7	WAR DRAGON	MM Firdaus	App I Fikri	Family matters
7	CHINESE TEA	Unfixed	KC Wong	EA
9	HI BABY	MM Firdaus	KP Lim	Family matters
9	BAOYE CHAMPION	R Rueven	HK Cheng	Indisposed
10	FABULOUS ONE	J De Souza	J Daniel	Indisposed
11	SUPER LINE	MM Firdaus	HS Gill	Family matters
11	BUKIT SUBANG	J De Souza	KP Lim	Indisposed
11	LUCKY RED	App M Lukman	SU Lim	Stewards’ order
11	WHITE RABBIT	Unfixed	Y Aify	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	EBRAZ	Upper respiratory tract infection	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	–
5	KALA GHODA	Lame near fore (sore on flexion)	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	–
7	BLACK THORN	Inconsistent gart	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
9	BELIEVER	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	–
9	GOLDEN DRAGON	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
10	ALL WHITE	Bruised near 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, 17 APRIL 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

RULE THE WORLD

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

ATTENTION

Cut off fore & off hind

Vet exam

–

COMMODORE LINCOLN

Bruised near hock

Vet exam

–

MERMAID

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Poor starting manners

2 Starting Stalls

–

TOP S

No significant finding

–

TEN EMPEROR

Cast near fore

–

WILDFIRE

Racing manners

1000M/vet

–

SONG KID

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

LUCKY RED

No significant finding

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.