Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 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 James Yu.

RACE 1 (R622)         CLASS 5b – 1200M (A lc)

1

MODRIC

(MM Firdaus)

The off-side winkers came undone from the bridle near the 350M. Trainer fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 35(1).

2

GOLD SKY EXPRESS

(S Saddam)

Laid outwards and travelled wide from the 1000M.

4

NORTHERN KNIGHT

(App K Pavinthran)

Rider’s whip broke in the straight.

7

SMART MASTER

(Y Aify)

Taken wide to ensure a clear passage in the straight.

10

ULURU

(App R Nuqman)

Veered outwards on jumping, crowding runner and then raced wide in the middle stages.

11

I AM MIDAS

(App S Shazmin)

Crowded at the start, losing ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

DARK WIZARD

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 2 (R623)      CLASS 5b – 1200M (A lc) 

1

THE SWAN

(App R Nuqman)

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

3

ZAZU

(App I Fikri)

Crowded on jumping and the saddle slipped backwards on straightening. 

9

GIANT KILLING

(App A Najib)

Restless in the barriers prior to the start and jumped awkwardly.

10

GOOD WARRIOR

(Y Aify)

Inclined to lay inwards when struck with whip in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

META GREAT

No suitable rider

Withdrawn at 11:17am

2

RAINBOW FISH

Capacity field

EA

2

PENANG GENERAL

Corneal ulcer right eye

Vet exam

Course scratching

2

JET TWENTY

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 (R211)         CLASS 5a – 1400M (C4 lc)

2

SUPER ATAS

(App M Lukman)

Had to be steadied to avoid heels near the 1450M.

4

APOLLO ROCK

(App WW Cheah)

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, thereafter tended to over-race and was obliged to travel wide until straightening.

6

JAKAMA PEGASUS

(Y Aify)

Shifted out on straightening, inconveniencing runner.

7

LIM’S HOPEFULLY

(HS Gill)

Crowded slightly on jumping, losing ground and laid in when being ridden out over the final stages.

8

KALA GHODA

(App I Fikri)

Carried outwards and had to steady near the 375M.

11

CLOUD SHADOW

(S Saddam)

Raced wide in the middle stages. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

SNAGGLE PUSS

Capacity field

EA

3

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

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 (R625)         CLASS 5a – 1500M (A lc)

2

SHENG PROISIR

(M Ewe)

Dipped slightly shortly after the start and then was taken wide and raced wide until straightening.

3

TRIPLE ONE STAR

(App WW Cheah)

Raced wide throughout and drifted out passing 350M causing runner to steady.

4

MIEJ

(App M Lukman)

Crowded slightly at the start. After taking initial evidence, the Stewards adjourned the Inquiry at a date to be fixed.

5

EL MACHO

(HK Cheng)

Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

6

VAIN TYCOON

(S Ruzaini)

Steadied to avoid heels near the 350M.

8

MGR ROCKET

(Y Aify)

Veered outwards at the start, crowding runner.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

CIRCUIT FLYER

Swollen near fore fetlock

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 5 (R626)         CLASS 4b – 1400M (A lc)

1

INTREPID

(App I Fikri)

Bumped and shortly after the start, had to be restrained and was then impeded. Had to be taken outwards passing the 200M and was then inclined to lay inwards.

2

GALILEO’S APPROACH

(V Espindola)

Crowded shortly after the start.

3

NORDIC GEM

(M Ewe)

Inclined to hang inwards in the straight.

5

KHAN PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Tightened shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

6

HARVEST

(J Low)

Shifted in, crowding runners shortly after the start and when being straightened, continued to lay inwards.

8

SACRED GALAXY

(S Saddam)

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

9

SUPREME JUSTICE

(MM Firdaus)

Crowded inwards shortly after the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

RADETZKY MARSCH

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 (R627)         Class 4a – 1400M (A lc) 

1

NAUGHTY KID

(App Clyde Leck)

Rider lost his near side stirrup iron at the start, regained it quickly. Had to be taken out at 250M when blocked for a clear run.

2

D’GREAT DUCHESS

(App S Shazmin)

Shifted out markedly at the start, inconveniencing runner.

3

NOVA FALCON

(MM Firdaus)

Jumped awkwardly and was then tightened, losing ground, having to race wide in the middle stages.

4

RAGNAR

(App H Haikal)

Veered inwards at the start, crowding runner.

5

TIME TO HARVEST

(HS Gill0

Reluctant to stride out in the early stages.

6

ARTHUR PEGASUS

(Y Aify)

Slow into stride.

8

GASSUR

(E Ferreira)

Squeezed and bumped heavily on jumping, losing ground.

9

FLAMING PHOENIX

(J Low)

Rider (placed 6th) reminded to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

BLUE HAWAII

Capacity field

EA

6

SELANGOR 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 7 (R628)         Stayer Stakes A (SW) – 1700M (A lc)

1

KIRIN

(App R Nuqman)

Drifted outwards from its barrier, carrying runner wide and was eased down in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

4

RESURGENCE

(MM Firdaus)

From its outside barrier, was carried outwards, losing considerable ground and thereby having to be ridden rearward.

6

LEOPARD ECLIPSE

(V Espindola)

Drifted out over the final 50M.

9

NEVERTHELESS

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

RACE 8 (R629)         CLASS 4a – 1100M (A sc)

A Stewards’ objection was lodged under the provisions of MRA Rule 124(3) on behalf of the dead-heater for 2nd placing, DABBLE (HS Gill) against the equal dead-heater, ALPHA WARRIOR (App R Nuqman) considering interference over the final stages of the race. After taking evidence from all parties, the Racing Stewards upheld the objection and amended the placing to:

1st – UNDER OATH (J Low)

2nd – DABBLE (HS Gill)

3rd – ALPHA WARRIOR (App R Nuqman)

4th – DELAWARE (App K Pavinthran)

3

TORNADO PEGASUS

(S Ruzaini)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

4

ESTIJAAB

(App H Haikal)

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

5

SACRED TONIC

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

6

DELAWARE

(App K Pavinthran)

Slow into stride.

7

ALPHA WARRIOR

(App R Nuqman)

Drifted out over the final 150M, carrying runner wide. An Inquiry was opened into the riding of the gelding over the final stages. *(See Report)

8

SHANG CHI

(HK Cheng)

Blocked for a clear run near the 300M.

9

MYO

(App WW Cheah)

Drifted in, impeding runner near the 200M.

10

DABBLE

(HS Gill)

Carried outwards over the final stages and made contact with horse on his inside prior to the winning post and bumped with the runner on his outside.

11

GOLDEN HORSE

(App M Lukman)

Slow into stride.

12

UNDER OATH

(J Low)

Inclined to lay inwards over the concluding 100M, having to straighten on several occasions and bumped with runner on his inside several strides before the finish.

Jockey MM Firdaus was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today

On inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of ALPHA WARRIOR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of improper riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(ii) in that after drifting out over the final 150M, he extended his right arm and made contact with the neck of DABBLE before the finish of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s guilty plea, previous riding record, the fact that the level of impropriety was at the lower end of the scale and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 18 June 2023 and to expire on 8 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

SUSPICIOUS MIND

Coughing

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

 

8

AFALONHRO

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 (R630)         Supreme A (SW) – 1100M (A sc)

1

AWESOME STORM

(App T Ammar)

Shifted inwards, crowding runner at the 850M. Had to be checked when tightened near the 150M. *(See Report).

4

SHANGHAI NIGHTS

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide in the early stages.

6

EXCELLING

(S Saddam)

Raced wide in the early stages.

7

DUTROW

(E Ferreira)

Slow into stride.

8

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

(App WW Cheah)

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

9

BERRY BLISS

(App Clyde Leck)

Shifted in causing runner to be restrained near the 150M. Rider reprimanded and advised that he must straighten more quickly.

10

KONG FU PANDA

(J Low)

Had to be restrained when tightened near the 850M. *(See Report)

11

MAGIC CAPTAIN

(App R Nuqman)

Laid outwards in the straight.

On inquiry, App T Ammar, the rider of AWESOME STORM, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at this stage causing KONG FU PANDA to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his unblemished 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 12 June 2023 and to expire on 2 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

SACRED REBEL

Capacity field

EA

9

HEARTENING FLYER

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 (R631)       CLASS 4b – 1100M (A sc)

1

D’GREAT LIGHT

(S Saddam)

Slow into stride.

4

HAPPY THIRTYNINE

(S Ruzaini)

The Stewards will inquire into the riding of the gelding at a date to be fixed.

6

MAGNOLIA BLVD

(App I Fikri)

Had to be checked passing the 800M. *(See Report)

 

7

PROPLAYER

(App M Lukman)

Slow into stride. Had to be steadied when blocked for room near the 150M.

10

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(Y Aify)

*(See Report)

12

BIG BAD MAMA

(HS Gill)

Shifted in when crowded near the 800M.

On inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TERMS OF REFERENCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in, carrying  BIG BAD MAMA to be crowded and MAGNOLIA BLVD to be checked severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’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 18 June 2023 and to expire on 24 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

CONSTANT JUSTICE

Swollen near fore fetlock

1000M/vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

10

GUILTY PLEASURES

Capacity field

EA

10

GENERATION M

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 11 (R632)       CLASS 5a – 1200M (A sc)

2

NO REGRETS

(HS Gill)

Veered inwards at the start, crowding runner.

3

TIGRESS

(App WW Cheah)

Slow into stride.

4

PONTIANAK

(S Saddam)

Raced fiercely in the early stages.

5

QUASAR

(Y Aify)

Raced wide throughout.

6

JOCKEY KING

(App R Nuqman)

Bumped heavily at the start, lost considerable ground, thereby ridden rearward. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

10

BAGHDAD

(App I Fikri)

Raced fiercely in the early stages.

11

CRAYON SHIN-TAT

(App M Lukman)

Raced wide in the early stages and laid inwards near the 250M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

ACE’S WILD

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 (R633)       CLASS 5a – 1200M (A sc)

5

ARROGATE ACHIEVER

(App A Suriya)

Blocked for a clear run from the 250M to the 100M.

7

AMAZING ECLIPSE

(S Saddam)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

8

I LOVE YOU

(J Low)

Slow into stride.

9

TOP S

(M Ewe)

Withdrawn at 5:43pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

10

CITY KNIGHT

(App M Lukman)

Held tight on the inside of runner over the final 100M.

12

STAR INVINCIBLE

(App H Haikal)

Laid in, contacting runner over the final 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

TOP S

Lame off fore

1000M/vet              (2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 5:43pm

12

OLYMPIA

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

Course scratching

12

TILSWORTH JACOBI

Bruised near fore fetlock

1000M/vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

12

WINTERFELL

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)

12

STAR INVINCIBLE

-17

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 (R495) CLASS 5a – 1300M (A4 lc), SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023 

The Stewards today, Friday, 9 June 2023, concluded the adjourned inquiry into Jockey L De Souza being dislodged from COSMIC SANDS at the 1000M in the above race.

Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar (KIPEH) and his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, and App S Sia (READYTOSEVENLUCK), and his Employing Trainer, R Lines, and Jockey L De Souza (COSMIC SANDS).

After considering the evidence and incident, the Stewards determined that COSMIC SANDS had pulled up on the inside of KIPEH where there was insufficient room, after that horse rolled off the rail slightly. KIPEH was then held tight by READYTOSEVENLUCK which was on its outside, with KIPEH returning to its former position causing COSMIC SANDS to clip its heels and blunder, dislodging Jockey L De Souza.

No rider was held to blame in this incident.


POST RACE URINE:        

28 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023                                               

The report dated 1 June 2023  (V23/078) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

28 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

 The report dated 1 June 2023  (V23/079) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


 POST RACE URINE:        

4 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023                                               

The report dated 8 June 2023 (V23/083) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

4 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023 

The report dated 8 June 2023 (V23/084) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 June 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

SMART MASTER

SU Lim

E Ferreira

Medical

1

TILSWORTH MICK

R Rueven

HS Gill

Personal matters

2

GOOD WARRIOR

SU Lim

Y Aify

Medical

3

CLOUD SHADOW

SU Lim

S Saddam

Medical

4

ENFORCE

SU Lim

HS Gill

Medical

5

GALILEO’S APPROACH

SU Lim

V Espindola

Medical

6

CLARTON TREASURE

SU Lim

S Saddam

Medical

7

RESURGENCE

R Rueven

MM Firdaus

Personal matters

7

LEOPARD ECLIPSE

SU Lim

V Espindola

Medical

8

DABBLE

SU Lim

HS Gill

Medical

8

UNDER OATH

SU Lim

J Low

Medical

9

DUTROW

R Rueven

E Ferreira

Personal matters

10

HAPPY THIRTYNINE

SU Lim

S Ruzaini

Medical

10

TERMS OF REFERENCE

MM Firdaus

Y Aify

Medical

10

WHIZ FIZZ

R Rueven

V Espindola

Personal matters

11

PONTIANAK

MM Firdaus

S Saddam

Medical

12

JOEY

R Rueven

S Ruzaini

Personal matters

12

TOP S

SU Lim

M Ewe

Medical

12

BATTLESTAR

Unfixed

HS Gill

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

RISE OF THE LEGEND

Bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

4

METAGROSS

Corneal ulcer right eye

Vet exam

5

GLENAFTON

Swollen off fore tendon

Vet exam

8

CHOCANTE

Bruised off fore suspensory

Vet exam

9

CHINESE TEA

Bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

11

META SPRING

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

2

THE SWAN

 

Lame near fore

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

2

D’GREAT RICH

Bleeding from the gums

Vet exam

5

KHAN PEGASUS & SACRED GALAXY

Lame off fore

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

7

KIRIN

 

Lame near fore

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

8

ESTIJAAB

Lame off fore

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

9

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

 

Lame off fore

1000M/vet           (2 weeks embargo)

10

MIGHT IS RIGHT

Cast off hind plate

11

JOCKEY KING

 

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

Trainer S Hamilton

MODRIC

11/6/23

250/-

Rule 35(1)

Suspension(s)

R8

App R Nuqman (ALPHA WARRIOR) – 6 Malaysian race days for improper riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(ii)

 

R9

App T Ammar (AWESOME STORM) – 2 Selangor race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

R10

Jockey Y Aify (TERMS OF REFERENCE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up(s)

R4

App M Lukman / Trainer WC Lim (MIEJ)

 

R10

Jockey S Ruzaini (HAPPY THIRTYNINE)