Selangor Meeting – 17 July 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 17 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 (R846)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)

1

I LOVE YOU

(S Ruzaini)

Slow into stride.

5

MEWTWO

(App K Pavinthran)

Jumped with its head in the air, losing ground and subsequently raced in a rearward position. 1 Starting Stall test.

7

TILSWORTH MICK

(App A Nazir)

Restrained when striding onto the heels near the 1300M. *(See Report)

8

KALA GHODA

(App I Fikri)

Raced erratically in the straight.

11

TIN’S MACHINE

(SU Lim)

Raced wide throughout.

When questioned as to the reason TILSWORTH MICK was ridden off the pace, Trainer F Maynard stated that it was a suspect at the 1500M and he had wished for it to be ridden in a settled manner, however, he considered that it was a disadvantage when striding onto the heels of other runners in the early stages and also had failed to run on in the straight.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

1

MENTAL

+15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R847)        CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)

2

WAIMEA

(App I Fikri)

Steadied when racing strongly near the 1100M and then inclined to lay inwards in the straight when being ridden out.

5

GRAND KNIGHT

(App M Ekdihar)

Tightened on jumping, raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

6

D’GREAT SWIFT

(L De Souza)

Raced wide throughout.

7

PROVE IT

(App S Uzair)

Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

9

RISE OF THE LEGEND

(S Ruzaini)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

11

AMISTAD

(App K Pavinthran)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

SENA SEVENTEEN

Capacity field

EA

2

SUN FORCE

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 3 (R848)         CLASS 5 (A) – 2000M (A LONG COURSE)

1

ARROGATE ACHIEVER

(App K Pavinthran)

Slow into stride.

3

PRESTO

(SU Lim)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

6

O’REILLY BAY

(AK Lim)

Raced erratically in the straight.

7

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

(S Ruzaini)

Travelled wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

3

PRESTO

+16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R849)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M (A LONG COURSE)

3

GENERAL QIN

(HS Gill)

Rider reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

11

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

(App S Shazmin)

Slow into stride and was then ridden wide throughout.

RACE 5 (R850)         SUPREME A (SW) – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)

3

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

(L De Souza)

Shifted in slightly near the 700M.

4

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE

(App A Nazir)

Fly-jumped at the start, losing considerable ground. *(See Report)

5

WHITE HOOF BIRD

(HS Gill)

Crowded near the 700M, crowding runner.

7

TARGET

(App A Suriya)

Withdrawn at 1:59pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

8

WAR DRAGON

(App S Uzair)

Had to be restrained, losing ground off the heels of runner at the 700M.

10

ARC TRIUMPH

(App R Nuqman)

Threw its head and restrained near the 700M, thereby losing ground. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

11

NOT USUAL PRINCE

(App SN Shiva)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

The Stewards questioned App A Nazir, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard. App A Nazir stated that he was not ready as SKYDANCE ECLIPSE had thrown its head down and he called out to the Starter. However, the start was not effected until such time that the Starter was satisfied that both App A Nazir and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE were in a proper position.

Given the circumstances, App A Nazir was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

TARGET

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 1:59pm.

5

SHANGHAI NIGHT

Swollen near hind cannon

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

5

HATTA

Bruised off fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

5

EYE GUY

Inappetance

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

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

RACE 6 (R851)         CLASS 4 (B)– 1300M (A SHORT COURSE) 

1

SOUTHERN DRAGON

(App M Ekdihar)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

3

ALRALI

(AK Lim)

Stopped quickly in the straight. Rider stated that the gelding felt awkward in his action when tiring. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

5

GOOD FIGHT

(App Clyde Leck)

Drifted in over the final 50M.

6

I’M SMART GREY

(App R Nuqman)

Slow to begin.

7

CHARMING DIAMOND

(Y Aify)

When questioned, rider advised that the gelding had shown no early pace although he had intended to run in a prominent position.

11

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

(App A Nazir)

Rider’s reins became entangled to the mare’s mane in the straight. Rider was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

6

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

+15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R852)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (A SHORT COURSE)

1

BERRY BLISS

(App Clyde Leck)

Crowded inwards near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry)

2

MR X

(AK Lim)

Tightened and buffeted heavily near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry) Vet inspection: Lame off fore & cast near hind – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

3

HOWL

(App A Suriya)

Rider’s whip struck the opponent’s whip near the 100M. *(See Inquiry)

5

PLACE YOUR BET

(SU Lim)

Tightened for room and forced inwards at the 1100M. *(See Inquiry)

6

ELITE WATERGHOST

(HS Gill)

Whip knocked from rider’s hand at the 100M.

7

JOJU

(WK Lee)

Shifted in, crowding runners near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry)

8

FIRST LIGHT

(L De Souza)

Trainer questioned regarding improved form. *(See Report)

10

HANDSOME BOY

(S Ruzaini)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines related to the apparent improvement in form of FIRST LIGHT. He stated that he was of the opinion that the level of the race was only average status and further that the gelding had improved within itself and trackwork since its previous run.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WK Lee (JOJU) was found guilty of a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that he shifted in, crowding numerous runners near the 1100M with HANDSOME BOY being badly checked. The Stewards also considered the degree of culpability to be at the higher end.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WK Lee’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 18 July 2022 and to expire on 17 August 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R853)         OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE) 

1

TOP S

(App R Nuqman)

Bumped on jumping and raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

2

FANTASTIC

(App Clyde Leck)

Veered outwards at the start. Near the 200M, shifted out when struck with the whip and carried runner out, bumping runner near the 150M.

4

NAJWAN

(AK Lim)

Laid inwards over the final 25M.

6

NORTHERN STAR

(S Ruzaini)

Bumped and carried outwards between the 175M and the 125M. *(See Report)

7

NIGHT LIGHT

(SU Lim)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

8

RUNNING SPIRIT

(App M Ekdihar)

Raced greenly in the early stages, threw its head up on several occasions.

9

UNICORN

(KP Lim)

Fractious and refused to load. Withdrawn at 3:49pm: Lame near hind – 1 Starting Stall test (3 weeks embargo).

10

CANDY RAIN

(App A Nazir)

Fractious in the stalls, struck at the gates several times and jumped awkwardly when the start was effected, thereby losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test. *(See Report)

11

GREATEST ALL TIME

(KC Tham)

Bumped outwards at the start. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

Trainer F Maynard stated that App A Nazir knew CANDY RAIN well and was aware of her traits. However in light of this, App A Nazir was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

UNICORN

Fractious & refused to load / Lame near hind

1 Starting Stall

(3 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 3:47pm

8

LEGEND NINETY TWO

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)

8

TOP S

-20

8

NORTHERN STAR

+21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R854)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE) 

1

MELTING POINT

(HS Gill)

Withdrawn at 4:14pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

3

DRONE

(S Ruzaini)

Following the running of this race, Jockey S Ruzaini was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder rides.

4

ICHIKA BACHIKA

(App S Uzair)

Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test.

9

GIFTED

(KC Tham)

Ridden wide throughout. Rider reprimanded for failing to take a more reasonable position when able to do so.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

MELTING POINT

 

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 4:14pm

9

STRAP MARKS

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)

9

GIFTED

+15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R855)       METRO A – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE) 

4

ECLIPSE SPLASH

(App A Nazir)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

8

SYMBOL OF COURAGE

(L De Souza)

Restrained when striding onto the heels of runner near the 600M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

CHOCANTE

Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available

Withdrawn at 4:30pm

10

GINGERELLA

Inappetance

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

10

NOVA FALCON

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

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

RACE 11 (R856)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (A SHORT COURSE) 

4

BATTLESTAR

(KP Lim)

Ridden wide throughout. Rider warned to ride more diligently in future. Shifted in passing the 200M, causing runner to check. Rider suspended. *(See Report).

5

ATLANTIC ARROW

(Y Aify)

Bumped shortly after the start.

6

KUBERA’S CHIEF

(App R Nuqman)

Shifted in and then bumped shortly after the start. Steadied at the 375M when crowded for room.

7

LUCK MAK MAK

(App S Shazmin)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

8

BAOYE CHAMPION

(App A Suriya)

Refused to jump and trailed the field throughout. Rider’s whip broke through mid-race. test. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1 Starting Stall (3 weeks embargo)

10

CONFEAT

(HS Gill)

Restrained when crossed at the 200M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KP Lim (BATTLESTAR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shifted in passing the 200M, causing CONFEAT to check. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, recent 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

KIRIKANAN

Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available

Withdrawn at 4:37pm

11

THE SWAN

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 12 (R857)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (A SHORT COURSE) 

1

POLO BOY

(App K Pavinthran)

Rider questioned. *(See Report)

3

READY TO ROLL

(L De Souza)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

7

LUCKY JUSTICE

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

When questioned, App K Pavinthran stated that when POLO BOY was tiring badly having led, he tried to pick it up without resorting to the whip. He was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts fully to the end of the race in future.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

LIM’S TORPEDO

Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available

Withdrawn at 4:55pm

12

LUCKY SIXTY SIX

Swollen off hind

Vet exam

Course scratching

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 (R844) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE),             SATURDAY,

16 JULY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022 

The Stewards concluded the inquiry into the reasons XIONG FONG (SU Lim) checking near the 750M. It was established that CHIEF OF ARMY (HS Gill) which was racing ungenerously, rolled in when crowded as UNDER OATH (Y Aify) proceeded to advance on his outside.

In considering the evidence, the Stewards reprimanded Jockey Y Aify (UNDER OATH) for failing to afford sufficient room to other runners at that stage. 


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

PROVE IT

MM Firdaus

App S Uzair

Personal matters

3

BINELZAAM

MM Firdaus

HS Gill

Personal matters

4

CH FORTUNE

MM Firdaus

App M Ekdihar

Personal matters

5

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE

MM Firdaus

App A Nazir

Personal matters

5

EMPEROR TAIZONG

Unfixed

S Ruzaini

EA

5

D’GREAT TIMING

Unfixed

AK Lim

EA

6

CHARMING DIAMOND

MM Firdaus

Y Aify

Personal matters

7

HOWL

MM Firdaus

App A Suriya

Personal matters

8

RUNNING SPIRIT

MM Firdaus

App M Ekdihar

Personal matters

9

MELTING POINT

MM Firdaus

HS Gill

Personal matters

10

VETRI

MM Firdaus

SU Lim

Personal matters

11

CONFEAT

MM Firdaus

HS Gill

Personal matters

12

SUPER LINE

MM Firdaus

HS Gill

Personal matters

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

R1

MONDAY

Bruised off fore knee

Vet exam

R4

TOUCH THE CLOUDS

Sore near fore foot

Vet exam

R9

GOLDEN PEAK

Severe tie-up

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

 

R10

VIOLET

Swelling & bruised near fore suspensory ligament

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 JULY 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MEWTWO

 

Jumped with its head in the air, losing ground

1 Starting Stall

2

GRAND KNIGHT, PROVE IT & AMISTAD

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

2

RISE OF THE LEGEND

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

3

PRESTO

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

3

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

5

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE

Fly-jumped at the start, losing considerable ground.

1 Starting Stall

 

5

ARC TRIUMPH & NOT USUAL PRINCE

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

6

SOUTHERN DRAGON & ALRALI

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

7

MR X

Lame off fore & cast near hind

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

7

HANDSOME BOY

No significant finding

8

CANDY RAIN

Fractious in the stalls & jumped awkwardly.

1 Starting Stall

8

TOP S, NIGHT LIGHT & GREATEST ALL TIME

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

9

ICHIKA BACHIKA

 

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

 

10

ECLIPSE SPLASH

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

11

LUCK MAK MAK

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

11

BAOYE CHAMPION

Refused to jump & trailed the field / Lame off fore

1 Starting Stall     (3 weeks embargo)

12

READY TO ROLL

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

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

Suspension(s)

R7

Jockey WK Lee (JOJU) – 1 month for reckless riding riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i)

 

R11

Jockey KP Lim (BATTLESTAR) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)