Selangor Meeting – 19 Jan | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2020

SUNDAY, 19 JANUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 3), upgraded to “Good” before Race 4.

[Course A (True Position)]

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R105) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

MR CONNERY (App L De Souza) raced wide in the early stages.

At the concluding stages, MURDOCH (O Chavez) was inclined to lay inwards, crowding WIRA SAKTI and brushed with the gelding near the 20M. Jockey O Chavez was reminded of his obligations to straighten his mount when he shifts.

An objection was lodged by Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of WIRA SAKTI, placed second, against MURDOCH (O Chavez), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

App AR Aiman (JEFFREY) who was dislodged when pulling up, was examined by the Club Doctor who passed him fit to fulfill his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of M SEVEN, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of M SEVEN (AK Lim) 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.

Trainer BT Lim, when questioned, advised that LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) had been ridden in its wins from a rearward position and he believed was best suited by 2000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SATELLITE TURBO	Phlebitis right jugular	Vet exam		Course scratching
1	BIG PARIS	Capacity field	–		EA
1	NORMAN	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	VERGLATICA			+19
1	MR CONNERY			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R106) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 1:05pm.

From its wide barrier, TIC TAC TOE (C Goon) was slow to begin.

SORBETA (App L De Souza) shifted out at the start, bumping BLOOD ROYAL (AK Lim).

D’GREAT RISE (J Low) veered outwards on jumping, making contact with HALO INSPIRE (App S Rosmizan). At the same time, MR PAULANDRE (J De Souza) shifted in, crowding TARZAN (App S Uzair).

SORBETA and TARZAN drifted out over the concluding 200M. App L De Souza was reminded of his obligations to straighten his mount when he shifts.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	THE JEUNEYMAN	Capacity field	–	EA
2	TILSWORTH FREDDIE	Capacity field	–	EA
2	TRINITY SPIRIT	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 (R107) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

Prior to the start of this race, Jockey O Chavez (AMAZING ECLIPSE) reported to the Starter that his lead bag was sitting forward of the saddle, however, AMAZING ECLIPSE was very unruly and proved difficult to reset the saddle. Jockey O Chavez confirmed that he was satisfied to ride the mare with the lead bag in its position, given that it did not pose any risk.

JET TWENTY (App CK Khaw) dipped twice shortly after the start.

After being slow to begin, BANGALORE (App A Suriya) had to be ridden vigourously and to keep in touch.

AMAZING ECLIPSE (O Chavez) was slow into stride, thereafter raced wide from 900M till straightening and laid inwards in the straight. When questioned as to the performance of AMAZING ECLIPSE, Jockey O Chavez stated that the mare was unruly at the start and tended to lay outwards and subsequently missed the start. Although his instructions were to ride mid-to-back, he found himself in a rearward position and in a slow pace, and he had elected to go wide and forward from the 800M. Further, as AMAZING ECLIPSE had raced erratically in the straight, he had to stop and straighten on several occasions. Trainer F Maynard advised that AMAZING ECLIPSE was a very sensitive mare and may have been tested on the 1600M second up.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of FIRST SUCCESS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1050M, he rolled in and crowded OSCAR ECLIPSE (J Low) which in turn shifted ground causing JET TWENTY to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 27 January 2020 and to expire on 2 February 2020, 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 (7:11pm).

At the 1000M, BANGALORE and ICHIKA BACHIKA (Y Sakito) were buffeted with ICHIKA BACHIKA becoming unbalanced.

Between the 250M and the 100M, GLOBAL ARMY (App A Zaimuddin) and BEAUTIFUL ONE (App S Uzair) drifted in causing GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman) to be blocked and taken outwards to obtain a clear run.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	INVICTUS WARRIOR	Sore off fore foot	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)
3	ICHIKA BACHIKA			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R108) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race and was rescheduled to start at 2:05pm.

D’GREAT BOSS (KC Wong) which was standing awkwardly, lost ground when the start was effected.

PREMIUM STARS (App A Suriya) fly-jumped, losing ground.

From its wide barrier, THANK YOU BOSS (App S Uzair) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT BOSS 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
4	SATTAR	Speedy cuts near hind 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)
4	PLATINUM LIFE			+33
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R109) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:35pm.

AMAZING DRAGON (R Rueven) was slow into stride.

STREET BLADE (KC Wong) dipped shortly after the start.

Near the 650M, TRINITY GENERAL (SU Lim) checked. It was established that SOMAR (App S Rosmizan) which was racing on the inside of WEATHER MAN (O Chavez), shifted in at this stage tightening TRINITY GENERAL. In considering this incident, the Stewards could not blame any one rider.

An objection was lodged by Jockey SU Lim, the rider of TRINITY GENERAL, placed fourth, against WEATHER MAN (O Chavez) placed third, on the grounds of alleged indirect interference from WEATHER MAN at the 650M. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

AMAZING DRAGON had to be steadied when SOMAR shifted in near the 175M.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of WEATHER MAN, reported that his horse was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of WEATHER MAN revealed that the horse returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of THOUSAND THOUSAND, reported that his horse was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of THOUSAND THOUSAND revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded, and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination at rest and thereafter pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LADY LAKSHMI	Respiratory infection	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)
5	IRON GIANT			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R110) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:15pm.

BRINGER OF WAR (C Goon) which was unruly in the stall, was taken out of its stall, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

ARIF (App S Rosmizan) jumped awkwardly, partially dislodging App S Rosmizan, thereby losing ground.

RACE FOR FAME (HS Gill), after being slow to begin, was ridden wide throughout. Jockey HS Gill advised that after being trapped wide, he put pressure on RACE FOR FAME but the gelding had compounded quickly in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	MYSTIC MASTER	Tied up	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)
6	WHY NOT			+28
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R111) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:45pm.

After being placed in the stall, TAOCA WARRIOR (App P Mogun) broke through, breaking the gate and galloped for a short distance. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:55pm. TAOCA WARRIOR will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of UNSHADOWED GENERAL, placed fourth, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

An objection was lodged by Jockey J De Souza, the rider of GOLDEN PEAK, placed third, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

An objection was lodged by Jockey J Low, the rider of FANTASTIC ECLIPSE, placed second, against THE CROWN JEWEL (KC Wong), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

BABEL (S Salee) was inconvenienced at the start.

ZILFIKAR (HS Gill) raced fiercely in the middle stages.

FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (J Low) raced wide between the 800M on the turn into the straight.

UNSHADOWED GENERAL (O Chavez) shifted out, bumping STORMY BELLA (R Shafiq) at the 250M.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BURBANK (AK Lim) returned having cast its off fore plate.

On inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of THE CROWN JEWEL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 175M, he commenced to shift out, carrying GOLDEN PEAK (J De Souza) out which caused UNSHADOWED GENERAL to check. THE CROWN JEWEL continued to shift out, carrying GOLDEN PEAK outwards causing that gelding to dip near the 25M. In this incident, Jockey J De Souza dropped his whip.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and his poor riding record which has four (4) similar charges in the last six (6) months. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 20 January 2020 and to expire on 8 February 2020, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM1000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (7:04pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	TAOCA WARRIOR	Broke through the gates	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 3:55pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R112) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:45pm.

ASHQAR (O Chavez) was slow to begin.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of BLACK IS POWER, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLACK IS POWER revealed no significant finding.

An inquiry into App L De Souza’s riding of CATAPULT will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	JUBILATION	Lame off hind	1000M/vet	Course scratching
8	AMI ELEVEN	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 (R113) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:15pm and was run in light rain.

BRISTOL DIAMOND (HS Gill) became fractious in the stalls. Acting on veterinary advice that BRISTOL DIAMOND was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 5:21pm. BRISTOL DIAMOND will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.

SAKURA JAPAN (R Shafiq) was slow to begin. Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of SAKURA JAPAN, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SAKURA JAPAN revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	BRISTOL DIAMOND	Lame near fore	1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall)	Withdrawn at 5:21pm
9	HARVEYWALL-BANGER	Capacity field	–	EA
9	VOYAGER	Capacity field	–	EA
9	HORSEH	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 (R114) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:45pm.

Shortly after the start, SMART WARRIOR (App A Suriya) shifted out with POWER EXPRESS (R Rueven) shifting away from its heels and bumping heavily with LIM’S KEYWAY (HS Gill).

In the early stages, COLONEL LINCOLN (J Low) raced wide and fiercely.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	ELITE CONQUEROR	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	SMART WARRIOR			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R115) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:10pm.

ELITE KINGDOM (App R Nuqman) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting in terms of MRA Regulation 20.3.2 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. Trainer BT Lim was fined RM1000/- for failing to update the Japanese B Encephalitis vaccination for ELITE KINGDOM in accordance with the MRA Regulations.

MERCHANT MARINE (O Chavez) stood flat-footed when the gates opened. MERCHANT MARINE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin and raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	ELITE KINGDOM	Vaccination not updated	–		Withdrawn
11	SONG KID	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	STREET CHAMP			+16
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 8 (R102) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 18 JANUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2020

The Stewards, on 19 January 2020 at the Selangor Turf Club, continued their inquiry into the running and handling of XENA. Further evidence was taken from App S Rosmizan, the rider of XENA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Hamilton,

App S Rosmizan, the rider of XENA, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

When he rode XENA in this race, after jumping awkwardly, he failed to put pressure onto XENA to allow the filly to race in a positive manner; and
From a 3-wide position at the 850M, he failed to improve XENA to progress forward until the turn into the straight.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Rosmizan’s previous record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. App S Rosmizan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 2 February 2020 and to expire on 1 April 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6pm).

AMENDMENT

RACE 1 (R095) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 18 JANUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2020

On inquiry, App S Rosmizan, the rider of JUST DUIT, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer S Hamilton, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that near the 1000M, D’GREAT STRIKE (R Shafiq) had to check when crossed by JUST DUIT (App S Rosmizan), bumping the hind-quarters of BUKIT SUBANG (AK Lim).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Rosmizan’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 20 January 2020 and to expire on 1 February 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4pm).

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	BANGALORE	App N Varmah	App A Suriya	Medical
6	GUILTY PLEASURES	App N Varmah	App A Suriya	Medical
10	SMART WARRIOR	App N Varmah	App A Suriya	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	ANDRE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
7	AIDEHOUR	Multiple skin lacerations both hind legs	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 19 JANUARY 2020

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

M SEVEN

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

D’GREAT BOSS

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

THOUSAND THOUSAND

Broken-winded

Vet exam (at rest) & 1000M/vet

Jockey AK Lim – reported – making respiratory noises

WEATHER MAN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

Jockey O Chavez, – reported – making abnormal respiratory noises

TAOCA WARRIOR

Broke through the gates

1 Starting Stall

Withdrawn at 3:55pm

BURBANK

Cast off fore plate

–

BLACK IS POWER

No significant finding

–

Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely

BRISTOL DIAMOND

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall)

Withdrawn at 5:21pm

SAKURA JAPAN

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey KC Wong

THE CROWN JEWEL

19/1/20

RM1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R11

Trainer BT Lim

ELITE KINGDOM

19/1/20

RM1000/-

Regulation 20.3.2 & 20.6

Suspension(s)

Jockey J De Souza (FIRST SUCCESS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey KC Wong (THE CROWN JEWEL) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(18/1)

App S Rosmizan (XENA) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

App L De Souza / Trainer R Lines (CATAPULT)