Selangor Meeting – 18 Sep 22 | Selangor Turf Club

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2022

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course C (Rail @ 4M Entire, Cutaway in straight)

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 (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R1105) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (C4 SHORT COURSE)

2	BEST BAY (App S Uzair)	Hind-quarters bumped & crowded shortly after the start.
3	INVISIBLE (WK Lee)	Bumped outwards on jumping.
4	GRAND KNIGHT (App I Fikri)	Raced fiercely and was restrained outwards near the 850M. Threw its head and shifted extremely wide on the track.
5	JET TWENTY (App S Sia)	Hind-quarters bumped at the start.
7	CONFIDE (B Pinheiro)	Shifted outwards on jumping, crowding runners. Rider warned that he must attempt to straighten more quickly.
8	RED SYMPHONY (App WW Cheah)	Crowded near the 850M and then raced wide. Vet inspection: Lame both fore legs – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).
9	I AM MIDAS (App S Shazmin)	Squeezed and lost ground shortly after the start. Returned cast both fore plates.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SUPER GREAT	Nail bind injury & seedy toe on off fore	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		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)
1	JET TWENTY			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1106) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (C4 SHORT COURSE)

After being loaded, SAND BANK lunged at the barrier gate and broke through immediately prior to the start being effected, with the outside gate becoming dislodged. Subsequently, the Starter immediately effected the “False Start” mechanism and the field was recalled.

Given that numerous horses completed the course, after all runners were examined by the veterinary surgeon, it was deemed inappropriate to consider the re-running of the race

Under the provisions of MRA Rule 114(1), the Stewards deemed it was declared a “False Start” and the race was subsequently voided.

In light of this, SAND BANK will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	JUST DUIT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
2	BUKIT SUBANG	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 (R1107) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (C4 SHORT COURSE)

SHANGHAI CAPTAIN

(WK Lee)

Inclined to race greenly in the straight.

CANDY RAIN

(App A Nazir)

Slow into stride.

REALITY

(App A Suriya)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	WINTERFELL	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 (R1108) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (C4 SHORT COURSE)

1	SUPER BB (SU Lim)	Restless in the stalls, fly-jumped and threw its head, thereby losing considerable ground. Rider dropped his whip at the 350M when it was struck by a clod of dirt. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet.
2	METAGROSS (App S Shazmin)	Veered outwards on jumping.
3	MR KIRIKANAN (MM Firdaus)	Steadied momentarily at the 150M when crossed. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).
6	TRAVIS (App S Uzair)	Laid inwards over the final 150M.
8	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri)	After taking initial evidence from the Apprentice and his Acting Employing Trainer, an inquiry into his riding in the straight was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
10	UNION JAC (App A Suriya)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	MY FIRST MILLION	Capacity field	–	EA
4	GREAT HERO	Capacity field	–	EA
4	SUPREME HAPPINESS	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 (R1109) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (C4 LONG COURSE)

LOOKS GOOD

(MM Firdaus)

Veered outwards at the start, crowding runner.

ELUSIVE EMPEROR

(S Salee)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SACRED SEA

(App A Nazir)

Inconvenienced at the start, losing ground. Had to be eased off the heels in the final 25M.

RACE 6 (R1110) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (C4 LONG COURSE)

CAPONE

(App S Uzair)

Steadied shortly after the start when crowded.

QADIRA MEDINA

(AK Lim)

Withdrawn at 4:21pm: Refused to be loaded – 2 Starting Stall tests.

STEEL CUTTER

(App K Pavinthran)

Raced wide in the early stages from its outside barrier and took the turn into the straight wide, having to be steadied shortly thereafter.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	QADIRA MEDINA	Refused to be loaded	2 Starting Stall tests	Withdrawn at 4:21pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R1111) CLASS 3 – 1400M (C4 LONG COURSE)

Due to regional scheduling, the start time was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.

Whilst being loaded, SKYFALL (AK Lim) struck its left hip on the partition and was subsequently withdrawn at 5:06pm when it had sustained lacerations over both hind legs. SKYFALL will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BERRY BLISS

(App Clyde Leck)

Inclined to lay in passing the 150M, marginally crowding runner.

D’GREAT LIGHT

(MM Firdaus)

Jumped with its head in the air.

RONALDO’S DREAM

(App S Shazmin)

When questioned, rider stated that although he had pushed the gelding vigorously in the straight, it had failed to respond and had only run on moderately.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SKYFALL	Sustained lacerations over both hind legs	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 5:06pm
7	ZA’EEM	Swelling of the off fore cannon	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)
7	KRUGER			+18
7	BURKAAN			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1112) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (C4 SHORT COURSE)

Due to regional scheduling, the start time was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm.

2	SHOWAR (B Pinheiro)	Laid out from the 500M, brushing runner.
4	GOOD FIGHT (App Clyde Leck)	Reared up and got its leg over the partition – 1 Starting Stall. Withdrawn at 5:41pm: Lame off fore.
5	GOLDEN MAN (KC Tham)	Blocked and impeded for a clear run over the final 200M.
7	NEVERTHELESS (R Rueven)	Withdrawn at 5:39pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
8	ROCKET PEGASUS (App WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).
9	UNSTOPPABLE GIANT (S Salee)	Brushed near the 500M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	GOOD FIGHT	Reared up & got its leg over the partition / Lame off fore	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 5:41pm
8	NEVERTHELESS	Lame off fore	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:39pm
8	GOLDEN QUEEN	Swelling & cut of the off hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	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

WEDNESDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2022, SLTC

Acting on veterinary advice, the 1 week embargo imposed on SMALL CHILLI, a non-acceptor, for sore back on Saturday, 10 September 2022, was rescinded. SMALL CHILLI will only be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SUNDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2022, SLTC SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The Stewards advised Jockey Y Aify that due to the fact that he had been unable to fulfill his riding engagements on Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11 September 2022 at SLTC respectively, that under the provisions of MRA Rule 41(8), Jockey Y Aify must submit a medical clearance before being permitted to accept rides.

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A POST-TRIAL URINE SAMPLE CODED “17044” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “NICATOR” WHICH PARTICIPATED IN BARRIER TRIAL 2 AT THE SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL ON TUESDAY, 23 AUGUST 2022

The Stewards, on 13 September 2022 at the Selangor Turf Club, conducted an inquiry into the Chief Analyst’s Report (NRD/V22/005) dated 1 September 2022, the prohibited substance furosemide was detected in the sample taken from “NICATOR” following a trial test on 23 August 2022.

Evidence was taken from Trainer SY Lim, the Trainer of NICATOR, Mr Mohamd Saidi Bin Saini, his Stable Supervisor, a Stable Syce, Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon), two (2) Veterinary Surgeons and one (1) Vet’s Assistant from the SLTC Veterinary Department.

It was established that NICATOR had been administered certain medication prior to this time which the Veterinary Department had no record and had not administered any furosemide to NICATOR, otherwise it would have been precluded from being presented for a trial testing.

Subsequently, Trainer SY Lim pleaded guilty to charge under MRA Rule 135(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting NICATOR, to trial for 1000M/vet Test for Respiratory Distress on Tuesday, 23 August 2022, the subsequent Post-Trial/Test sample having detected in it furosemide, a prohibited substance. Trainer SY Lim was fined RM2000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

Further, Stable Supervisor Mohamd Saidi Bin Saini pleaded guilty to charge under MRA Rule 135(9) in that he was a party to NICATOR being presented for a Trial Testing with a prohibited substance, furosemide in its system.

After considering the gravity of the offence and the impact on the integrity of Racing whereby a horse was presented to pass a test with a substance which could affect such test have been administered and detected, Stable Supervisor Mohamd Saidi was disqualified for a period of three (3) months with immediate effect.

Further, given that NICATOR had subsequently failed its test on that day, despite being presented with furosemide, the Stewards banned NICATOR from racing for a period of three (3) months .

Under the provisions of MRA Rule 135(5A), Trainery SY Lim was advised that a “Clearing Sample” of NICATOR should be officially provided, analyzed and found to be free of any Prohibited Substance before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R1073) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 14 September 2022 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of BOOM ALMIGHTY in the concluding stages. After taking evidence from Jockey L De Souza and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of BOOM ALMIGHTY respectively, the Stewards found Jockey L De Souza guilty of 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 riding in the straight on BOOM ALMIGHTY lacked vigour and purpose, and in the opinion of the Stewards, was inconsistent with the riding style he demonstrated in the majority of occasions.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Further, in considering a condign penalty, the Stewards were conscious of the provisions of MRA Rule 48(4)&(8) related to Jockey L De Souza as the holder of a Visiting Jockey Licence.

He was suspended from riding in races, to be deferred, with effect from 19 September 2022 and to expire on 12 December 2022, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM25,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).

RACE 12 (R1074) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 14 September 2022 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of GORDON G in the straight. After taking evidence from Jockey L De Souza and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of GORDON G respectively, the Stewards warned Jockey L De Souza that he is expected to ride all horses so as to leave no doubt or query.

RACE 5 (R1067) CLASS 4 (A) – 1250M (A LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

App WW Cheah (DRONE) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of one (1) month will be held at a date to be fixed.

ADDENDUM

RACE 7 (R1069) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1500M (A SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

WALIM

(MM Firdaus)

Withdrawn at 3:12pm: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	GRAND KNIGHT	App R Nuqman	App I Fikri	Medical
2	CLARTON SUPREME	App R Nuqman	App S Sia	Medical
4	UNION JAC	App R Nuqman	App A Suriya	Medical
5	CLAIMING DIAMOND	App R Nuqman	App S Uzair	Medical
6	CAPONE	App R Nuqman	App S Uzair	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	GRATUS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
8	NAUGHTY KID	Skin allergy (generalized)	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 SEPTEMBER 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

RED SYMPHONY

Lame both fore legs

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

–

I AM MIDAS

Cast both fore plates

–

SAND BANK

Lunged at the barrier gate & broke through

1 Starting Stall

–

SUPER BB

Restless in the stalls, fly-jumped & lost considerable ground / Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

MR KIRIKANAN

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

–

UNION JAC

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

STRONG N POWERFUL

Clipped near fore heel

Vet exam

–

ROCKET PEGASUS

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(2 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

(23/8)

Trainer SY Lim

NICATOR

13/9/22

RM2000/-

Rule 135(7)

R11

(10/9)

Jockey L De Souza

BOOM ALMIGHTY

14/9/22

RM25,000/-

Rule 44(10)

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up

App I Fikri / Trainer L Moy (BEAUTIFUL ONE)