Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023 

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 (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R578)         CLASS 5b – 1200M (A lc)

1

MY GOODNESS

(App Clyde Leck)

Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

2

LUCKY THIRTYNINE

(App A Nazir)

Jumped slightly awkwardly.

6

LIM’S TORPEDO

(S Ruzaini)

Fractious prior to the start and raced wide throughout.

10

SUPER LINE

(MM Firdaus)

Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

11

ISLE OF SKY

(App M Ekdihar)

Rider dropped his whip on jumping. Fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence and referred to remedial training which he must complete prior to being permitted to ride in races.

15

ELEGENT

(S Saddam)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

D’GREAT EMPRESS

Swollen near hind hock

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

1

AYAAN

Abrasion would due to float injury

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

GOOD WARRIOR

Stone-bruised 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.

RACE 2 (R579)         CLASS 5a – 1200M (A lc)

1

LIM’S UNIQUE

(App I Fikri)

Laid inwards in the straight.

2

PIT BULL

(App R Nuqman)

Withdrawn at 12:43pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet

(2 weeks embargo)

4

MR AK

(Y Aify)

Shifted out near the 350M, inconveniencing runner.

9

PERSEUS PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide in the early stages and had to be steadied outwards to avoid the heels at the 350M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

PIT BULL

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 12:43pm

2

TRINITY FLYING

Capacity field

EA

2

SHENG PROISIR

Capacity field

EA

2

LISBOA 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)

2

PROVE IT

+25

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

RACE 3 (R580)         CLASS 5a – 1200M (A lc)

1

LION KING

(CC Wong)

Crowded at the start and had to be steadied when tightened slightly near the 1000M.

3

XANTHOS

(Y Aify)

Bumped on jumping. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

7

INVISIBLE

(C Grylls)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

8

QIJI AUSTON

(B Pinheiro)

Carried wide on straightening and inclined to lay inwards at the 200M.

10

GOLD SKY EXPRESS

(S Saddam)

Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner. Drifted out at the turn into the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

USA CAPTAIN

Sole-bruised near fore

Vet exam

Course scratching

 

3

KIPEH

Capacity field

EA

3

BEIJING STAR

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 (R581)         CLASS 4b – 1400M (A lc) 

1

DISCRETELY RED

(App WW Cheah)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

2

GALAXY LAW

(S Saddam)

Hung inwards badly near the 1050M despite the efforts of the rider. In light of its performance, the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

5

JULIUS CAESAR

(App SN Shiva)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

6

KHAN PEGASUS

(Y Aify)

Fractious in the stalls prior to the start and was slow to begin.  Raced wide in the middle stages and took the turn into the straight wide.

8

PERFECT BRANDZ

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow into stride.

9

TRAFALGAR

(S Ruzaini)

Crowded near the 1050M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

HENG 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 5 (R582)  CLASS 4a – 1400M (A lc)  2023 METIS CONSULTANCY TROPHY

1

BLEU MARINE

(V Espindola)

Bumped heavily and laid outwards at the start.

2

PASIR PINJI

(B Pinheiro)

Inclined to lay inwards and bumped with runner in the final stages.

4

THAILAND CAPTAIN

(Y Aify)

Hind-quarters struck shortly after the start, becoming unbalanced, losing ground.

6

WHITE PEACH

(App Clyde Leck)

*(See Report).

7

SUPER HAPPY

(CC Wong)

Raced wide in the early stages and was brushed heavily in the final stages.

9

ARTHUR PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Veered outwards on jumping, bumping with runner.

14

HAPPY FRANKEL

(E Ferreira)

Crowded at the start, thereby losing ground.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App Clyde Leck, the rider of WHITE PEACH (5th), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the end of the race over the final stages. He was fined RM1000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

MANDRAKE

Sole-bruised near fore

Vet exam

Course scratching

 

5

NORDIC GEM

Chronic wound near fore

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

5

LIMITLESS VENTURE

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

5

MR HOPKINS

Tendonitis near 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.

RACE 6 (R583)         Fillies & Mares Race – 1300M (A lc)

PLATINUM HORSE ENTREPRENEUR CLUB FILLIES & MARES TROPHY

2

LIMITLESS STOUT

(App R Nuqman)

Laid inwards, bumping runner at the 125M and then shifted inwards. Rider reminded of his obligations to straighten his mounts when they shift.

3

D’GREAT DUCHESS

(App S Shazmin)

Slow into stride.

6

FLAMING PHOENIX

(CC Wong)

Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages.

7

TRUDY

(MM Firdaus)

Bumped near the 125M and was then inclined to drift outwards until the finish.

11

UPTOWN GIRL

(WH Kok)

Slow into stride.

14

MATILDA

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide throughout.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

6

HARVEST

+15

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

RACE 7 (R584)         Class 4a – 1100M (A sc)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.

1

EXDREAM

(App SN Shiva)

Crowded at the start.

2

SUSPICIOUS MIND

(B Pinheiro)

Jumped inwards, crowding runner.

3

ESTIJAAB

(WH Kok)

Bumped at the 50M. Rider reminded of the provisions of MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) related to using his whip forward of the shoulder. 

4

TAU KEH SOH

(App A Nazir)

Vet inspection: Multiple lacerations both hind and head – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).

8

MERCURIAL TURN

(S Ruzaini)

Slow into stride.

10

DOCTOR GINGER

(HS Gill)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

12

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(MM Firdaus)

Taken outwards to obtain a clear run when blocked near the 75M.

13

MAHS PEGASUS

(Y Aify)

Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. Trainer was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(1) for defective gear in that the gelding was presented with blinkers with a broken clip.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

TAU KEH SOH

Multiple lacerations both hind and head

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 3:10pm

7

BLACK QUAIL

Skin allergy

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

7

SOMAR

Nail pricked off fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

 

7

MG G

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 8 (R585)         Class 4b – 1100M (A sc) 

4

FANTASTIC ECLIPSE

(App A Nazir)

Held up for a clear run between the 275M and the 200M.

5

PROPLAYER

(App M Lukman)

Had to steady when crossed near the 750M.

6

GENERATION M

(App WW Cheah)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

10

KRATOS

(MM Firdaus)

Vet inspection: Lame off hind & Respiratory infection – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

12

NO REGRETS

(HS Gill)

Vet inspection: Laceration of the heel bulb on the off fore – Vet exam.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

TOP GUN

Bruised off fore tendon

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

8

CONSTANT JUSTICE

Capacity field

EA

8

STORM TO WIN

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 (R586)         Malaysia Group 1 – 1200M (A sc)

2023 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES – 1ST LEG

2023 EQUINE SANCTUARY TUNKU GOLD CUP 

1

GRAND CROSS

(S Saddam)

Shifted in near the 800M, causing runner to steady.

3

AWESOME STORM

(B Pinheiro)

Jumped inwards at the start, crowding runner.

4

VIOLET

(App R Nuqman)

Inclined to lay inwards over the final 150M and then had to be restrained when crossed.

7

STREETS OF FIRE

(R Woodworth)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

8

BIG DOCTOR

(HS Gill)

When being steadied near the 800M, strode onto the heels of the leader and commenced to race fiercely after being restrained when crossed.

9

AHTIMS KLIS

(Z Khairil)

Shifted out over the final 100M. Rider reprimanded for failing to straighten when shifting.

10

XENA

(Z Khairil)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

13

SINCERELY

(C Grylls)

Tightened at the start and then blocked when attempting a run between the 200M and the 150M.

15

SAN ANDREAS

(E Ferreira)

Slow into stride and had to be taken inwards to secure a clear run near the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

WATCH THE THRONE

Capacity field

EA

9

STRONG N POWERFUL

Capacity field

EA

9

PERFECT

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

GRAND CROSS

-16

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

RACE 10 (R587)    Supreme A (SW) – 1200M (A sc)   HORSE CITY STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 5pm.

1

DUTROW

(WH Kok)

Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner.

3

KERAUNO

(M Ewe)

Jumped awkwardly and bumped heavily at the start.

5

WATCH THE THRONE

(J Low)

Had to be checked when tightened passing the 200M. *(See Report)

7

HANDSOME BENZ

(App R Nuqman)

Raced wide throughout.

8

STRONG N POWERFUL

(App I Fikri)

Bumped outwards and had to be restrained from heels near the 1050M and raced wide until straightening.

11

PERFECT

(B Pinheiro)

Bumped outwards at the start, losing ground. Shifted in passing the 200M causing runner to check. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey B Pinheiro (PERFECT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at this stage causing WATCH THE THRONE to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey B Pinheiro’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) race days, to be deferred, on 4 June 2023 and 11 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

10

WATCH THE THRONE

-18

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

RACE 11 (R588)       Class 3 – 1200M (A sc)

1

MY BIG BOSS

(C Grylls)

Had to be restrained when crossed in the final strides.

2

WISUPONASTAR

(HS Gill)

Bumped at the 75M. Horse on the outside attempted to savage it over the final stages.

5

RESOLUTE

(R Rueven)

Shifted in, bumping runner at the 75M. The gelding then attempted to savage the horse on his inside. Trainer was advised to attempt to make remedial changes to the gelding.  

7

MALAYSIA CAPTAIN

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide in the early stages.

8

MAT SMART

(App M Ekdihar)

Slow into stride.

14

SEMANTAN PRINCE

(App T Ammar)

Taken outwards near the 125M when blocked for a clear run and then was inclined to shift in causing runner to restrain near the finish.

15

MIRACLE

(B Pinheiro)

Commenced to rear when the start was effected, thereby losing considerable ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

FA FA STAR

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

11

RONALDO’S DREAM

Tendonitis both fore

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

 

11

ALPHA HERO

Lame both fore feet

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 12 (R589)       Class 5a – 1200M (A sc)

Trainer T Asogan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting GOLDEN SHOW with a non-declared Special Bit.

2

PENANG STAR

(App WW Cheah)

Slow to begin.

6

GOLDEN SHOW

(S Ruzaini)

Approaching the 800M, had to be checked. *(See Report).

9

TOP S

(App M Ekdihar)

Shifted in at the 800M. *(See Report).

11

BITCOIN KING

(App SN Shiva)

Jumped outwards at the start, losing ground.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of TOP S, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at the 800M causing GOLDEN SHOW to check severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s 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 29 May 2023 and to expire on 4 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

ADIRA PEGASUS

Capacity field

EA

12

BANGALORE

Capacity field

EA

12

MADE IN CHINA

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

APPEAL BY JOCKEY CALVIN GOON TUCK LEE (C GOON) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “BIG G” IN RACE 2 (R110) ON SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Friday, 26 May 2023.

After considering submissions from Jockey C Goon, his legal representative, Mr. V.K. Raj from Messrs. A. Rajadurai P. Kuppusamy & Co., App A Suriya (Jockey C Goon’s witness) and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal.

The Appeal Panel substituted the sentence of 2-month suspension and RM20,000/- fine with a warning and advised that he should ride his mounts in a more positive manner to give his horse a chance to be more competitive.

The deposit was refunded. 


RACE 2 (R515) CLASS 5a – 1400M (E lc), SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The Stewards investigated the essence of a report on post-race received from the analyst that OFFICIAL (unplaced) had “failed the pre-race testing criteria”.

USAINS Biomics has been asked to clarify certain significant aspects of their report including:

  • the reporting of an antibiotic;

  • the delay in reporting, given the result of the pre-race sample was advised only after the race;

  • the non-advice of the interruption to the pre-race analysis.


RACE 4 (R554) CLASS 4a – 1175M (II), SUNDAY, 21 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

App WW Cheah (MYO) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.


POST RACE URINE:                                

6 & 7 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023                                   

The report dated 18 May 2023 (V23/066) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 47 coded urine and 55 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


 JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

6 & 7 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023 

The report dated 18 May 2023 (V23/067) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

14 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 19 May 2023 (V23/069) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

YULONG DREAM

Unfixed

App I Fikri

EA

1

ELEGENT

Unfixed

S Saddam

EA

3

TILSWORTH JACOBI

Unfixed

App A Nazir

EA

11

MIRACLE

Unfixed

B Pinheiro

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

CHOCANTE

Bruised both fore fetlock

Vet exam

9

HEARTENING FLYER

Bruised near fore tendon

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MY GOODNESS

 

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

1

SUPER LINE

 

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet            (1 month embargo)

2

PERSEUS PEGASUS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet            (1 month embargo)

3

XANTHOS

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

4

GALAXY LAW

 

Hung inwards badly near the 1050M

1000M/vet

 

4

DISCRETELY RED

No significant finding

4

JULIUS CAESAR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet            (2 weeks embargo)

8

GENERATION M

 

No significant finding

8

KRATOS

 

Lame off hind & Respiratory infection 

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

8

NO REGRETS

 

Laceration of the heel bulb on the off fore

Vet exam

10

PERFECT

Cast off fore plate

12

GOLD SKY TRILLION

No significant finding

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

 

1

App M Ekdihar

ISLE OF SKY

 

28/5/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

 

5

App Clyde Leck

WHITE PEACH

28/5/23

1000/-

Rule 44(6)

 

7

Trainer S Siva

MAHS PEGASUS

28/5/23

 

1000/-

 

Rule 35(1)

 

12

Trainer T Asogan

GOLDEN SHOW

28/5/23

 

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R10

Jockey B Pinheiro (PERFECT) – 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

R12

App M Ekdihar (TOP S) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)