Selangor Meeting – 18 April 2021

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021

SUNDAY, 18 APRIL 2021 

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 James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R321)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

NOVA FACTOR (S Ruzaini) was difficult to load. Trainers CC Ooi was advised that NOVA FACTOR will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

On jumping, LIM’S KEYWAY (App A Zaimuddin) struck the outside gate with App A Zaimuddin losing his off stirrup iron which he was unable to be regained. LIM’S KEYWAY subsequently raced uncompetitively and was eased down in the straight.

BALBOA (R Rueven) was carried wide by LIM’S KEYWAY between 1000M and the turn into straight.

RED SAPPHIRE (KC Wong) was inclined to hang outwards in the straight.

App AB Riduan (BOUNCEBACK ABILITY) fumbled with his reins near the 125M. This matter was referred to the Head of Apprentice School.

The saddle on VETRI NAMATHE (R Shafiq) shifted back considerably during running.             

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

TALISMAN

Stone bruised off fore

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

SNAGGLE PUSS

Capacity field

EA

1

ELITE ROCKET

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

LIGHTNING HERO

+15

1

BALBOA

-16

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

RACE 2 (R322)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

COLCHESTER (App Clyde Leck) was crowded on the inside of SMART MASTER (App R Nuqman) near the 1000M and brushed the running rail.

KYO (L De Souza) was inclined to lay in at the same time as TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim) shifted out near the 150M with Jockey SU Lim striking Jockey L De Souza twice on the arm with the whip. Although the Stewards accepted this as accidental, Jockey SU Lim was warned that he must stop riding with his whip when his horses shift ground.

A post-race veterinary examination of SMART MASTER 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

2

D’GREAT WIN

Capacity field

EA

2

THE ICEMAN

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 (R323)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

BERLINETTA (KC Wong) which was standing with its head turned sideways, missed the start. An inquiry into the riding of BERLINETTA was opened. Jockey KC Wong was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10). The particulars of the charge being that he did not present BERLINETTA to jump properly prior to the start being effected, thereby missing the start causing BERLINETTA to be ridden in a rearward position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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 19 April 2021 and to expire on 18 May 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.             

App A Suriya (BELIEVER) was questioned as to why he kept looking down in the run to the first turn. He stated that he believed BELIEVER was striding badly, and also was not showing any pace. Trainer C Leck stated that he might have erred in starting BELIEVER on consecutive weekends and that the gelding had been unsuited by this. It was his intention to space BELIEVER’s runs in future.

BELIEVER was inclined to drift in under pressure in the straight when struck with the whip.

At the 250M, Jockey Y Aify (LA FAMILIA) broke his whip.

BERLINETTA was held tight near the 75M when IDEAL GUIDE (App WW Cheah) shifted in.

  EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

TARZAN

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

Course scratching

3

CLOUD SHADOW

Bruised off fore heels

Vet exam

Course scratching

3

PACIFIC MISSION

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 4 (R324)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

It was established that there was an anomaly in Race 4, No. 7 was incorrectly printed, and should be amended as “TIME TO INVEST (K376)”. An announcement to the effect was made to correct this. 

Acting on veterinary advice that JUSTICE FAIR had sustained an injury to its both hind legs (float injury), the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:15pm. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. 

WALKING THUNDER (App S Uzair) was slow into stride. 

After being slow to begin, SHADOW SPEED (R Shafiq) was carried inwards by WALKING THUNDER. SHADOW SPEED then commenced to race very fiercely and shifted out, carrying WALKING THUNDER wide.

SHADOW SPEED raced extremely wide until into the straight. When questioned regarding this, Jockey R Shafiq stated that SHADOW SPEED had raced extremely fiercely, and the gelding quickly became uncontrollable and he had taken SHADOW SPEED outwards as a safety precaution. In light of this, Trainer CC Ooi was advised that SHADOW SPEED will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

TIME TO INVEST (HS Gill) raced wide in the early stages. 

SOUTHERN MAN (SU Lim) was inclined to lay inwards from the 250M, brushing GOOD NEWS (J Low) at about the 200M. SOUTHERN MAN was then taken out to obtain a clear passage when FIRST LIGHT (L De Souza) drifted out over the concluding 75M.    

A post-race veterinary examination of TIME TO INVEST revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

JUSTICE FAIR

Injury to its both hind legs (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 1:15pm

4

READY TO GOOD LUCK

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)

4

SHADOW SPEED

-16

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

RACE 5 (R325)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

VAIN TYCOON (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly with Jockey HS Gill striking his right foot on the gate. VAIN TYCOON was then ridden from a rearward position and raced wide from the 1000M.

D’GREAT OCEAN (KC Wong) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight. 

When struck with the whip near the 250M, STAY THE COURSE (App WW Cheah) commenced to shift in. STAY THE COURSE carried COME AND TAKE ALL (S Ruzaini) inwards, bumping with that gelding near the 175M. ATLANTIC ARROW (C Goon) which was racing on its inside, was tightened for room.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App WW Cheah, the rider of STAY THE COURSE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App WW Cheah’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 19 April 2021 and to expire on 25 April 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

A post-race veterinary examination of GENERAL QIN (S Muniandy) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress 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

5

SUPER BB

Right eye corneal ulcer

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

HIGH TENSILE

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 6 (R326)         METRO A (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

ALCATRAZ (App M Lukman) and ELITE CONQUEST (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.

BROTHER WIND (App WW Cheah) was slow into stride.

HONGCHEN (R Rueven) was ridden wide throughout.

DUTROW (S Ruzaini) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE CONQUEST revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress 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

6

ELITE WATERGHOST

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 (R327)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE) 

JOCKEY KING (J Low) dwelt when the start was effected, losing ground. As the gelding had behaved in a similar manner previously, Trainer HY Cheng was advised that JOCKEY KING will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.

MAIDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya) was slow into stride.

BIG KING (HS Gill) raced erratically in the middle stages.

Between the 1000M to the 400M, HI BABY (S Muniandy) raced wide.

When making ground in the straight, JOCKEY KING shied outwards from the whip of ROC THAT (SU Lim) and restrained off the heels of PLATOON (S Ruzaini).

JUST DUIT (KC Wong) returned having cast its near fore plate.

 EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

LEADING CELLIST

Capacity field

EA

7

READY TO ROLL

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)

7

MAIDANZ BEAUTY

-33

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

RACE 8 (R328)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE) 

LISBOA STAR (L De Souza) reared when the start was effected, losing ground and was then blocked for a clear run in the straight.

OTTAWA (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

ISFAHAN (W Faizal) jumped awkwardly.

SHOQEET (J Shankar) veered outwards on jumping, brushing with SOON SEEKER (SU Lim).

The tiring XIONG FONG (App K Pavinthran) rolled out passing the 150M, carrying MAGNUM BRILLIANCE (App A Zaimuddin), bumping the hind-quarters of OK KID (KC Wong). App K Pavinthran was reprimanded for failing to straighten more quickly.    

BACH’S AIR (Z Zuriman) returned having cast its near fore and near hind plates.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

FIRST COMMAND

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

Course scratching

8

SATTAR

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 (R329)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE)

MR EXCHEQUER (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly.

MARTIN VJ (Z Zuriman) was slow into stride.

Shortly after start, CHER (S Ruzaini) was tightened for room.

A post-race veterinary examination of TRUST AND HONOUR (HS Gill) 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

9

WIN EASY

Bruised near fore knee

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)

9

HYDRANT

-17

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

RACE 10 (R330)       CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

This race was run in rain.

Shortly after the start, HANDSOME BOY (J Low) shifted in, causing SPARKLE LOT (R Rueven) to be tightened, which in turn tightened ULTIMATE KILLER (HS Gill) onto TRUMPS UP (J Shankar). An inquiry into this incident will be conducted at a later stage.

Approaching the 500M, WASHINGTON (L De Souza) had to be eased to avoid the heels of ULTIMATE KILLER.

WASHINGTON was momentarily impeded over the final 100M.

A post-race veterinary examination of HORSE KING revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA BATTLE (R Shafiq) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

BUKIT SUBANG

Corns near fore foot 

Vet exam

Course scratching

10

READY TO RULE

Capacity field

EA

10

WINNING STAR

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

HANDSOME BOY

+16

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

RACE 11 (R331)       CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

ALL MY EYE (KC Wong) was slow to begin.

On jumping, App WW Cheah (BOOM ALMIGHTY) lost his near side stirrup iron which he regained at about the 800M. An inquiry will be conducted into the riding tactics employed by App WW Cheah on BOOM ALMIGHTY and App N Varmah on TIGER BOSS.

LADY BOSS (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely in the early stages.

BOOM ALMIGHTY returned having cast its off fore plate and LADY BOSS returned having cast its near hind plate.   

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

ZOLVED

Capacity field

EA

11

EMPEROR WARRIOR

Capacity field

EA

11

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)

11

BOOM ALMIGHTY

-28

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 (R291) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 APRIL 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021

The Stewards, on 14 April 2021 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded the inquiry into Jockey HS Gill’s riding of ELITE BEAST in the above race. Jockey HS Gill stated that he had been instructed to ride ELITE BEAST where it was comfortable and to wait until straightening before putting pressure on. Trainer BT Lim advised that ELITE BEAST had a habit of getting its head up and racing with its mouth open. Further, that the gelding was broken winded and seemed reluctant to gallop freely when off the bit.

The Stewards viewed two (2) of ELITE BEAST’s performances (one when winning) from Singapore where it had raced with its head in the air. Trainer BT Lim stated that ELITE BEAST resented any form of noseband which he had tried on the gelding.

In considering the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that ELITE BEAST’s racing mode and manner was to be ridden without being subject to undue early pressure and that it had proclivity to race with head high action.

Trainer BT Lim was advised that it was expected that ELITE BEAST be ridden in future consistent with these traits in mind.


RACE 8 (R297) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 APRIL 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021

The Stewards, on 16 April 2021 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into Jockey W Faizal’s riding of EBRAZ (placed 5th) in the above race. Evidence was taken from the gelding’s trainer and rider, Trainer AB Abdullah and Jockey W Faizal respectively.

After reviewing the films and considering the evidence, Jockey W Faizal, the rider of EBRAZ, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being; that his level of riding in the straight, was insufficiently vigourous to ensure that EBRAZ was properly tested.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey W Faizal’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, to be deferred, with effect from 19 April 2021 and to expire on 18 August 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.


REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE 

A Clearing Sample taken from WINNING STAR, which was received on 28 March 2021 by the USAINS BIOMICS Laboratory [report dated 8 April 2021 (CLS/V21/001)], was analysed and reported to be negative to Prohibited Substances and as such, WINNING STAR is cleared to resume racing under MRA Rule 134(12).


AMENDMENT

RACE 1 (R301) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021

A post-race veterinary examination of WINNING WAR 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.


AMENDMENT

SLTC, SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2021

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

WINNING WAR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

 


AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (R302) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 11 APRIL 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Shankar, the rider of BAMSI BEY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Shankar’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 19 April 2021 and to expire on 2 May 2021, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.


AMENDMENT

Suspension(s)

R2

Jockey J Shankar  (BAMSI BEY) – 2 Selangor race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

ARECIBO

J De Souza

L De Souza

Stewards’ order

1

VETRI NAMATHE

Unfixed

R Shafiq

EA

2

I AM MIDAS

S Zulfikri

KC Wong

Medical

2

KYO

J De Souza

L De Souza

Stewards’ order

6

D’GREAT TIMING

J De Souza

J Low

Stewards’ order

7

BIG KING

C Goon

HS Gill

Medical

7

LUCKY JUSTICE

J De Souza

L De Souza

Stewards’ order

8

SHOQEET

Unfixed

J Shankar

EA

10

SPARKLE LOT

J De Souza

R Rueven

Stewards’ order

10

WASHINGTON

Unfixed

L De Souza

EA

11

MEWTWO

C Goon

S Muniandy

Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

SUPER EIGHT

Bruised off fore tendon

Vet exam

4

GRAND KNIGHT

Respiratory Infection

Vet exam

6

ELITE QUARTETO

Bruised back

Vet exam

9

PERFECT BRANDZ

Cut near hind medial hock

Vet exam

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

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 18 APRIL 2021

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

NOVA FACTOR

Difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

2

SMART MASTER

 Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

4

JUSTICE FAIR

Injury to its both hind legs (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 1:15pm

4

SHADOW SPEED

Stewards’ order

1000M/vet

4

TIME TO INVEST

No significant finding

5

GENERAL QIN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

6

ELITE CONQUEST

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

7

JOCKEY KING

Dwelt when the start was effected, losing ground

2 Starting Stalls

7

JUST DUIT

Cast near fore plate

8

BACH’S AIR

Cast near fore & near hind plates

9

TRUST AND HONOUR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

10

HORSE KING

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

10

NOVA BATTLE

No significant finding

1000M/vet

11

BOOM ALMIGHTY

Cast its off fore plate

11

LADY BOSS

Cast its near hind

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspension(s)

R3

Jockey KC Wong (BERLINETTA) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

 

R5

 App WW Cheah (STAY THE COURSE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up(s)

R10

Jockey J Low (HANDSOME BOY)

 

R11

App WW Cheah (BOOM ALMIGHTY) & App N Varmah (TIGER BOSS)