Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 4 JUNE 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 5), upgraded to “Good” after Race 5 (Races 6 to 12).

Course C4 (Rail @ 4M & Cutaway)

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 (R606) CLASS 5b – 1600M (C4 lc)

3	MOMENT OF JUSTICE (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride and inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
5	TARZAN (App M Lukman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	MR GUN GUN (M Ewe)	Raced wide in the middle stages and when eased down in the straight. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
8	BLACK TAIPAN (App R Nuqman)	Obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
11	IRON FIST (V Espindola)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SILVER JOY	Capacity field	–		EA
1	KALA GHODA	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SHYLOCK	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	SHA NA NA			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R607) CLASS 5a – 1600M (C4 lc)

4	BIG LAWYER (App R Nuqman)	Hind-quarters bumped heavily at the 1450M and then commenced to race fiercely.
5	MGR ROCKET (Y Aify)	Tightened at the 450M, having to be steadied and was inclined to lay inwards near the 250M, crowding runner.
8	D’GREAT MAGIC (M Ewe)	Shifted out causing runner to steady at the 450M. Bumped when crowded near the 250M.
9	D’GREAT SWIFT (App WW Cheah)	Slow into stride and bumped with runner.
11	OVERSEER (App I Fikri)	Bumped on jumping.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	OBSIDIAN	Swollen near fore joint	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
2	OFFICIAL	Capacity field	–	EA
2	MIEJ	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 (R608) CLASS 5b – 1300M (C4 lc)

2	RACE FOR FAME (E Ferreira)	Checked near the 700M. *(See Report)
3	FARDUS (App R Nuqman)	Crowded and had to be steadied near the 700M. *(See Report)
4	AMAZING CHOICE (App A Nazir)	Knuckled badly on jumping.
5	ANOTHER SHOW (V Espindola)	Travelled wide in middle stages.
9	HYDRANT (App S Shazmin)	Held tight near the 700M.
11	STRONG N BRAVE (SU Lim)	Slow into stride.

App A Nazir (AMAZING CHOICE), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, was reprimanded for failing to report an incident to the Stewards.

On inquiry, Jockey V Espindola (ANOTHER SHOW) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he crowded runners on his inside causing FARDUS to be steadied and RACE FOR FAME to check near the 700M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey V Espindola’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, to be deferred, with effect from 12 June 2023 and to expire on 18 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	CLOUD SHADOW	Capacity field	–	EA
3	ISLE OF SKY	Capacity field	–	EA
3	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	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 (R609) CLASS 5a – 1300M (C4 lc)

1	INVICTUS WARRIOR (HS Gill)	Raced wide near in the middle stages and veered outwards near the 350M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & broken winded – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
2	LISBOA STAR (App WW Cheah)	Slow into stride.
3	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Inclined to hang inwards throughout the race. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	READY TO SEVENLUCK (S Ruzaini)	Crowded shortly after the start, then commenced to race fiercely and near the 1100M, was taken wide, then raced wide until straightening. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	GOLDEN CUP (J Low)	Hung outwards at the turn near the 1000M and inclined to lay outwards in the straight.
6	BEIJING STAR (M Ewe)	Rider fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using my whip forward of the shoulder.
7	ICHIKA BACHIKA (App R Nuqman)	Inclined to lay inwards in the final 200M.
10	USA CAPTAIN (Y Aify)	Veered inwards at the start, crowding runner. Rider warned that he must straighten his mount when they shift.
11	TAIL SPIN (App I Fikri)	Withdrawn at 11:30am: Swollen off hind fetlock & lame – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	TAIL SPIN	Swollen off hind fetlock & lame	1000M/vet (1 month embargo)	Withdrawn at 11:30am
4	MODRIC	Sustained cut to its off hind lateral tendon	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	VK BOY	Capacity field	–	EA
4	VAIN TYCOON	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 (R610) CLASS 5a – 1300M (C4 lc)

2	JET BLACK (M Ewe)	Rider hit by a clod of dirt near the 300M, easing his mount over the final stages.
6	BELLA VELOCE (MM Firdaus)	Had to be steadied and was taken outwards near the 225M when blocked for a run.
7	WAIMEA (App I Fikri)	Inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
8	BAGHDAD (Y Aify)	Raced wide throughout.
9	HEX MARK (J Low)	Slow to begin. In light of this, Trainer was advised that the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
11	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Crowded at the 1000M.

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	CRAYON SHIN-TAT	Capacity field	–	EA
5	TIGRESS	Capacity field	–	EA
5	EL MACHO	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 (R611) Class 4a – 1500M (C4 lc)

1	MANDRAKE (HS Gill)	Slow into stride, then raced wide throughout.
2	NAJWAN (M Ewe)	Rider warned to ride his mounts out fully to the end of the race. Drifted out near the 200M, crowding runner.
3	SMART RACER (App K Pavinthran)	Had to be restrained shortly after the start when crossed.
4	MAESTRO (HK Cheng)	Had to be restrained when tiring near the 200M and tightened between runners.
5	WHY NOT (App M Lukman)	Drifted out at the 1000M turn causing runner to steady. Rider reprimanded for shifting.
6	PERFECT MISSION (V Espindola)	Had to be restrained to avoid the heels of runner which drifted out. Laid inwards in the straight, crowding runner at the 200M.
9	SAHM (App R Nuqman)	Laid inwards at the 200M, crowding runner.
10	HENG KINGDOM (App H Haikal)	Jumped awkwardly, hitting the inside gate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	GLENAFTON	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 (R612) Class 4a – 1200M (C4 sc)

2	EMPHATIC (HS Gill)	Steadied to avoid heels when crossed at about 125M.
3	MR G (App A Nazir)	Raced wide in the early stages.
4	STRAIGHT N ARROW (S Ruzaini)	Eased at the start, then raced wide throughout.
5	IRONCLAD (App WW Cheah)	Shifted in, carrying runner inwards between the 150M and the 50M. Rider warned the he must straighten his mounts when they shift.
9	ELISE (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
10	SOMAR (Y Aify)	Laid inwards between the 200M and the 100M.
11	CONSTANT JUSTICE (App A Najib)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	HOWL	Capacity field	–		EA
7	MYO	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	MR G			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R613) Class 4b – 1200M (C4 sc)

2	JOJU (App A Nazir)	Jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground. In light of this, Trainer was advised that the mare will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
3	MOONGATE (App WW Cheah)	Laid inwards and had to be steadied on the heels at the 225M.
4	SHANGANI (R Rueven)	Jumped awkwardly, losing ground.
6	STEEL CUTTER (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
9	MY MONEY (M Ewe)	Slow into stride.
10	SILENT PRINCE (App K Pavinthran)	Slow into stride, then raced wide throughout.

Jockey Y Aify (STORM TO WIN) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	SKYLIGHT	-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R614) Class 3 – 1300M (C4 sc)

RESOLUTE

(R Rueven)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

GOOD FIGHT

(App T Ammar)

Shifted quickly at the start. Rider was advised that such a dramatic manoeuvre should not be attempted.

FINAL TOUCH

(App R Nuqman)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	VETRI	Nail bind injury	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 10 (R615) Class 5a – 1100M (C4 sc)

1	KING RAVANA (S Saddam)	Ridden wide throughout. Rider advised that he should make a more positive effort to attain a competitive racing position.
3	GOOD LUCK CHARM (MM Firdaus)	Raced wide at the turn into the straight.
4	STARDICE (App R Nuqman)	Bumped heavily on jumping, losing ground.
6	OTTAWA (SU Lim)	Slow into stride.
7	AUTUMN BLITZ (App M Lukman)	Veered inwards quickly at the start, cannoning into runner.
9	BEST BAY (M Ewe)	Bumped at the start.
11	ADIRA PEGASUS (S Ruzaini)	Slow into stride.
12	SING ROULETTE (R Rueven)	Had to steady near the 800M when held tight. Vet inspection: Sharp upper molars which caused ulceration to the cheek. Trainer advised that he should take remedial action and to ensure that his horses are fit and prepared for racing.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	GOLDEN ROOSTER	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)		Course scratching
10	LET’S COME ON BABY	Capacity field	–		EA
10	META GREAT	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	SECRET AGENT			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R616) Class 5a – 1100M (C4 sc)

Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 5:50pm.

2	REY ELVIS (S Saddam)	Withdrawn at 5:53pm: Refused to be loaded – 1 Starting Stall test.
4	VALERIE PEGASUS (R Rueven)	Raced greenly throughout.
5	ALPHA SONIC (App R Nuqman)	Jumped inwards at the start, severely tightening runner.
8	CAORUNN (App I Fikri)	Tightened badly on jumping and had to be restrained, losing considerable ground. *(See Report).
11	SMALL CHILLI (App M Lukman)	Veered outwards markedly at the start, cannoning into runner.

App I Fikri (CAORUNN) reported that the cross-nose band of the gelding had come loose on jumping and he had trouble controlling the horse but further it had annoyed the gelding, being loose. It was ascertained that the cross-nose band was a rubber design and it had come over the bottom jaw as the start was effected. Trainer S Hamilton was advised that she should use a different type of cross-nose band on the gelding in future starts.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	REY ELVIS	Refused to be loaded	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 5:53pm
11	TWINKLE STAR	Infected wound near fore	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
11	REALITY	Capacity field	–	EA
11	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	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 (R617) Class 5b – 1100M (C4 sc)

The Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to be the rider of PENNSYLVANIA at 2kgs overweight as there was no other suitable rider available.

1	D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin)	Crowded near the 800M and had to be steadied.
2	MISE EN GARDE (App WW Cheah)	Jumped awkwardly. Had to be restrained severely to avoid the heels when runner shifted out at the turn into the straight. *(See Report).
3	NATUREIS- SPEAKING (M Ewe)	Raced wide when in the leading division.
4	KUBERA’S CHIEF (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in shortly after the start, crowding runners and then laid outwards at the turn into the straight and had to be restrained to avoid the heels.
6	D’GREAT RISE (S Ruzaini)	Crowded from the outside shortly after the start, thereby losing ground.
9	LEGACY FIGHTER (MM Firdaus)	*(See Report).
11	SO BEAUTIFUL (E Ferreira)	Taken outwards at the turn into the straight to obtain a clear run and caused runner to check. *(See Report).
12	ARAGON PEGASUS (App M Lukman)	Drifted out in the straight.

When questioned, Jockey MM Firdaus (LEGACY FIGHTER) stated that although he had been instructed to ride a forward race, the gelding could not go the early pace although he had tapped with his whip and pushed it early, He had been crowded at the first turn but believed the distance of 1100M and the speed of Selangor races was such that the gelding was unable to race in a prominent position, further it had given nothing in the straight and compounded badly.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey E Ferreira (SO BEAUTIFUL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out when blocked on straightening causing MISE EN GARDE to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey E Ferreira’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, to be deferred, with effect from 12 June 2023 and to expire on 18 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	M ELEVEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
12	GIANT KILLING	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

AMENDMENT

RACE 7 (R584) Class 4a – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The Stewards reconsidered the issue of the quality of Blinkers as presented on MAHS PEGASUS. The penalty imposed on Trainer S Siva under MRA Rule 35(1), was amended to a fine of RM250/-.

AMENDMENT

RACE 12 (R589) Class 5a – 1200M (A sc), SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

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 11 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R587) Supreme A (SW) – 1200M (A sc), SUNDAY, 28 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

Jockey B Pinheiro (PERFECT) 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:

21 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 26 May 2023 (V23/074) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 26 May 2023 (V23/075) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 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
9	SACRED GURU	Y Aify	HS Gill	Medical
10	JAPAN CAPTAIN	Y Aify	HS Gill	Medical
11	VALERIE PEGASUS	Y Aify	R Rueven	Medical
11	ZILFIKAR	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA
12	PENNSYLVANIA	Y Aify	SU Lim	Medical
12	ARAGON PEGASUS	Unfixed	App M Lukman	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	BIG DRAGON	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam
6	D’GREAT OCEAN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
8	PERFECT RUN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
12	ZAZU	Respiratory infection	Vet exam & scope	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 4 JUNE 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

TARZAN

No significant finding

–

MR GUN GUN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

SACRED SEA

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

MGR ROCKET

Cast near hind plate

–

FARDUS

Cut off fore

Vet exam

–

HYDRANT

Cast near hind plate

–

INVICTUS WARRIOR

Respiratory distress & broken winded

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

REMO MAMA & READY TO SEVENLUCK

No significant finding

–

GOLDEN CUP

Gum laceration

Vet exam

–

HEX MARK

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

–

I’M SMART GREY

Laceration on the near hind

Vet exam

–

JOJU

Jumped awkwardly & lost considerable ground

1 Starting Stall

–

RESOLUTE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

FINAL TOUCH

No significant finding

–

ALPHA SONIC

No significant finding

–

UNLEASH THE DRAGON

Bruising over the off fore heel bulb

Vet exam

–

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

Jockey M Ewe

BEIJING STAR

4/6/23

250/-

Rule 41(6)(c)(i)

(28/5)

Trainer S Siva

MAHS PEGASUS

28/5/23

250/-

(Amended)

Rule 35(1)

Suspension(s)

Jockey V Espindola (ANOTHER SHOW) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R12

Jockey E Ferreira (SO BEAUTIFUL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)