Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Track Two (II)

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 (R658) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)

1	SORBETA (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the middle stages
2	CHIEF OF ARMY (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride, then jumped the crossing at the 1025M and was inclined to hang out over the concluding stages. Rider was reprimanded for failing to report the initial incident to the Stewards.
4	HORSE KING (MM Firdaus)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	GOLD SKY EXPRESS (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	HAVANA (R Rueven)	Slow into stride and showed no early pace.
8	RACE FOR FAME (B Pinheiro)	Marginally impeded near the 125M.
9	LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	HELLO MONDAY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
1	PENNSYLVANIA	Capacity field	–	EA
1	KYO	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 (R659) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)

1	INVISIBLE (App WW Cheah)	Bumped outwards at the start, inconveniencing runners on its outside.
3	MARTIN VJ (S Saddam)	Hind-quarters bumped at the start, losing ground.
5	COUNTER ATTACK (App A Suriya)	Slow into stride and was ridden rearward from its wide draw. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
7	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Jumped outwards, cannoning into runners outside. Rider reprimanded and advised that he must straighten his mounts more quickly. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) *(See Report)
9	ARTEMISIA OF CARIA (App I Fikri)	Shifted in passing the 800M causing runner to be restrained. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) *(See Report)
10	ISLE OF SKY (SU Lim)	Jumped awkwardly and was thereby slow into stride. Checked near 750M when tightened from its outside.
11	RAINBOW FISH (App S Shazmin)	Tightened at the start, thereby losing ground.

App A Nazir explained that CANDY RAIN struck its hip on entering the stalls and he believed that this had affected the mare in its running. He was advised that he must report such incident to the Starter and Vet and warned that he must straighten his mounts more quickly when they shift. Trainer F Maynard was advised that CANDY RAIN will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App I Fikri (ARTEMISIA OF CARIA), in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer V Sivan who is also the trainer of the mare, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at about the 750M causing ISLE OF SKY to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App I Fikri’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 19 June 2023 and to expire on 15 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ROCK ME EASY	Capacity field	–	EA
2	YULONG DREAM	Capacity field	–	EA
2	WINNING SMILE	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 (R660) CLASS 5a – 1275M (II)

1	SEVEN SUNDAE (HK Cheng)	Slow into stride.
4	ELUSIVE EMPEROR (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
5	I’M SMART GREY (App A Nazir)	After being slow to begin, was crowded and lost its position.
7	READ TO SEVENLUCK (App WW Cheah)	Jumped awkwardly, lost ground and then was obliged to race wide throughout.
9	LEESTOWN EXPRESS (Y Aify)	Rider dropped his whip at the 300M and fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
11	GAIN ECLIPSE (App A Najib)	Rider reported that his horse was standing flat-footed and subsequently did not accelerate quickly, and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	REBORN GENERAL	Skin allergy	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
3	QUASAR	Capacity field	–		EA
3	SIVAJI ROCKET	Stone-bruised 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	SEVEN SUNDAY			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R661) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)

1	MIRACLE (R Rueven)	Jumped awkwardly.
2	MR X (B Pinheiro)	Knuckled badly at the start, dislodging rider. Gelding ascertained to have fractured its near hind proximal tibia and was subsequently euthanized. Analytical samples were collected for testing.
6	UNDER OATH (J Low)	Pulled hard in the early stages and had to be restrained in the run to the 800M.
8	RADETZKY MARSCH (HS Gill)	Raced greenly throughout.
9	ROCK N ROLL (App I Fikri)	After jumping awkwardly, raced fiercely and had to be restrained off heels near the 750M and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
10	STEEL CUTTER (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	CHINO DINERO	Capacity field	–	EA
4	RS DIAGO	Capacity field	–	EA
4	WINNER’S EUPHORIA	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 (R662) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)

2	BLEU MARINE (SU Lim)	Had to be restrained to avoid the heels of runner which lost ground near the 1000M.
3	TORNADO PEGASUS (Y Aify)	The Stewards opened and adjourned an inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	AIR BOSS (App I Fikri)	Slow into stride.
10	HOWL (J Low)	Restrained when held tight.
11	SAHM (MM Firdaus)	Slow into stride. Attempted to jump the crossing at the 1025M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	SHINE SHINE	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
5	SHANGANI	Capacity field	–	EA
5	SUCCESS STREET	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 (R663) CLASS 4b – 1775M (II)

HAPPY FRANKEL

(J Low)

Slow into stride.

MICHIKAWA

(S Saddam)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

WHY NOT

(App M Lukman)

Obliged to race wide at the turn out of the straight.

Jockey S Saddam who rode his 151^st winner on MICHIKAWA in this race, would not be entitled to claim any allowance as from Monday, 19 June 2023.

RACE 7 (R664) CLASS 5a – 1775M (II)

App M Lukman was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight. The Stewards granted permission for App I Fikri to replace App M Lukman as the rider of VALUE OF JUSTICE.

3	ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	SOON YOU THINK (S Saddam)	Laid inwards in the straight.
7	VALUE OF JUSTICE (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	D’GREAT SWIFT (App S Shazmin)	Whip was knocked from the hand of the rider near the 175M.
10	GOLDEN CRAFTMAN (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	STRONG N BRAVE	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 (R665) CLASS 3 – 1075M (II)

2	SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (B Pinheiro)	Slow into stride.
4	THE MAREEBA MANGO (App WW Cheah)	Inclined to lay inwards near the 300M.
7	LIMITLESS STOUT (App R Nuqman)	Tightened at the start and was then carried wide in the middle stages.
8	TITAN PEGASUS (Y Aify)	Veered inwards on jumping, bumping heavily with runner.
9	MAT SMART (HS Gill)	Inclined to hang outwards and travelled wide in the middle stages.
10	D’GREAT JOURNEY (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride and raced erratically, throwing its head between the 1000M and the 700M.

App S Shazmin was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	STRONG AND POWERFUL	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 4:12pm
8	QIJI ACHEEVA	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)
8	STRONG N POWERFUL			-29
8	THE MAREEBA MANGO			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R666) CLASS 4a – 1075M (II)

2	SUPER HERO (App WW Cheah)	Slow into stride and raced wide at the turn into the straight
7	MERCURIAL TURN (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin and raced wide from the 600M until straightening.
9	MR G (App A Nazir)	Impeded for a clear run in the straight and had to be taken inwards. Rider dropped his off side rein in the final stages. An inquiry into his riding will be held at a date to be fixed.
10	SUPERNATURAL (R Rueven)	Raced wide throughout.
11	BIG BAD MAMA (HS Gill)	Had to be eased and threw its head when crossed near the 750M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	CHOCANTE	Capacity field	–		EA
9	OISIN EXPRESS	Capacity field	–		EA
9	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)
9	TAU KEH SOH			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R667) CLASS 4b – 1075M (II)

1	BILLY MOJO (HK Cheng)	Had to be eased and threw its head near the 750M when crowded.
2	MAHS PEGASUS (Y Aify)	Dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
3	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (App R Nuqman)	Slow into stride and then raced wide in the middle stages.
7	GLOBAL ARMY (App M Ekdihar)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	AFALONHRO	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 4:59pm
10	GENERATION M	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
10	BLOOD ROYAL	Capacity field	–	EA
10	HARVEYWALL-BANGER	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 (R668) CLASS 5a – 1175M (II)

HIGH COUNCIL

(App A Suriya)

After being slow to begin, jumped the crossing near the 1025M.

LET’S COME ON BABY

(App R Nuqman)

Attempted to jump the crossing at the 1025M.

MAINSTREAM

(App K Pavinthran)

*(See Report)

The Stewards questioned App K Pavinthran and Trainer C Leck, related to the performance of MAINSTREAM. Trainer C Leck advised that the horse had been very disappointed at its previous start and although having raced over 1600M and greater, he had reverted back to sprint distance today as he believed the horse had raced reluctantly last start. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards advised App K Pavinthran that he was expected to show vigour on all his mounts and that he must ride in a positive manner on every occasion.

The Stewards questioned Jockey S Saddam related to the veracity of his whip use on DIAMOND SET. Jockey Saddam was advised that he should ride every mount so as to leave no doubt so as to his proper purpose.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	NAMBIAR ROCKET	Inappetance & swollen leg	Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 10:05am
11	KUBERA’S CHIEF	Capacity field	–	EA
11	REMO MAMA	Capacity field	–	EA
11	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.

RACE 12 (R669) CLASS 5b – 1175M (II)

1	D’GREAT STRIKE (App A Nazir)	Bumped at the start, losing ground. When blocked in the straight, was inclined to lay inwards and rider had difficulty riding his mount out.
4	DARK WIZARD (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
7	AYAAN (Y Aify)	Veered outwards on jumping, bumping runner and was inclined to lay inwards from the 125M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
8	JET TWENTY (D Prastiyou)	Mistrode near the 700M when tightened for room. Rider advised that although crowded at this stage, the gelding had appeared to become unbalanced on its own accord and had subsequently reacted badly, thereby losing considerable ground. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
10	DARCI SUPER (SU Lim)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	SUPREME HAPPINESS	Capacity field	–	EA
12	NATUREISSPEAKING	Capacity field	–	EA
12	MISE EN GARDE	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

RACE 8 (R629) CLASS 4a – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of TORNADO PEGASUS in the above race. After taking initial evidence from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer NM Selvan, the rider and trainer of TORNADO PEGASUS respectively, the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

RACE 8 (R629) CLASS 4a – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards acceded to a request from App R Nuqman to amend the dates of his suspension from riding in races, following the cancellation of Penang Turf Club meeting on 18 June 2023 and the movement of Selangor Turf Club races to that date.

App R Nuqman (ALPHA WARRIOR) will now be suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 19 June 2023 and to expire on 9 July 2023, both dates inclusive.

RACE 10 (R631) CLASS 4b – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards acceded to a request from Jockey Y Aify to amend the dates of his suspension from riding in races, following the cancellation of Penang Turf Club meeting on 18 June 2023 and the movement of Selangor Turf Club races to that date.

Jockey Y Aify will now be suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 19 June 2023 and to expire on 25 June 2023, both dates inclusive.

POST RACE URINE:

11 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 15 June 2023 (V23/089) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 11 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 15 June 2023 (V23/090) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 11 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
5	LANKARAN	M Ewe	S Ruzaini	Indisposed
6	HAPPY FRANKEL	M Ewe	J Low	Indisposed
11	META SPRING	App S Shazmin	App A Nazir	Medical
12	D’GREAT STRIKE	App S Shazmin	App A Nazir	Medical

SLTC, SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

HORSE KING

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

GOLD SKY EXPRESS

No significant finding

–

HAVANA

Cast near fore plate

–

COUNTER ATTACK

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

CANDY RAIN

Lame off fore / Jumped outwards, cannoning into runners outside.

1000M/vet

(from Starting Stall) (2 weeks embargo)

–

ARTEMISIA OF CARIA

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

YES BABY

Laceration of the near hind

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

–

MR X

Fractured near hind proximal tibia

Euthanized

Analytical samples were collected for testing

ELITE QUARTETO

Cast near hind plate

–

ORDOS LEGEND

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

VALUE OF JUSTICE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

SOON YOU THINK

Cast near hind plate

–

MAHS PEGASUS

Lame near fore / Dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground.

1000M/vet

(from Starting Stall) (3 weeks embargo)

–

GLOBAL ARMY

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

LET’S COME ON BABY

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

AYAAN & JET TWENTY

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (3 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

Jockey Y Aify

LEESTOWN EXPRESS

18/6/23

RM500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

App M Lukman

VALUE OF JUSTICE

18/6/23

RM250/-

Rule 107(10)

Trainer F Maynard

TAU KEH SOH

18/6/23

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

App I Fikri (ARTEMISIA OF CARIA) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey Y Aify (TORNADO PEGASUS)

App A Nazir / Trainer F Maynard (MR G)