Selangor Meeting – 23 Nov | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

(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 (R1477) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LADY LIBERTY (J De Souza) was slow into stride.

READY TO STRIKE (App L De Souza) jumped awkwardly with its face striking the outside gate and missed the start by a considerable margin. App L De Souza advised that the mare had been standing awkwardly and had veered out when the gates opened. Trainer R Lines confirmed that he had previously experienced trouble at the start with READY TO STRIKE, and considered the heavy blow to the gate at the start had considerably affected the mare’s performance. READY TO STRIKE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

In the early stages, EMPEROR WARRIOR (App CK Khaw) raced fiercely.

MUSANG KING (S Anandan) raced wide throughout.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of FLY HIGH, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of FLY HIGH revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	BIG PARIS	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 (R1478) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

After being slow into stride, SUNNY (App CK Khaw) raced wide in the early stages.

Near the 400M, WHAT (App P Deneskumar) shifted out with NOVA PHOENIX (Y Aify) veering outwards quickly to avoid its heels and this caused M SEVEN (AK Lim) having to be restrained outwards. On inquiry, whilst the Stewards consider that App P Deneskumar had been careless in his failure to restrain WHAT when in shifted, given his good recent record and current application to his apprenticeship, the Stewards issue a severe warning for this incident and advised that a repetition would lead to a suspension.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S GREETING (App R Nuqman) 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.

Jockey AK Lim was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner on M SEVEN.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	E-SUPREME	Capacity field	–	EA
2	SMART MASTER	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 (R1479) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

TARZAN (Y Aify) was slow into stride. Jockey Y Aify reported that the barrier handler had been holding TARZAN when the start was effected.

In the early stages, DONT MIND IFIDO (AK Lim) raced fiercely.

Near the 1000M, RAKAMA (J De Souza) and RAINBOW FISH (App CK Khaw) were racing tightly with RAINBOW FISH having to be eventually checked. On inquiry, it was established that RAKAMA was inclined to lay inwards when its hind-quarters contacted RAINBOW FISH. Jockey J De Souza pulled the mare’s head outwards but the pressure of RAINBOW FISH had continued. In assessing this incident, the Stewards believed that Jockey J De Souza had made sufficient effort not to crowd the horse on his inside.

RAKAMA was taken outwards when blocked for a run near the 250M.

Jockey S Muniandy (TOM YAM) reported that the mare raced greenly throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	ENCOSTA ZONE	Capacity field	–		EA
3	PARAGON 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)
3	DONT MIND IFIDO			-16
3	ELITE GOLD			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1480) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

At the start, CREATE ABUNDANCE (J De Souza) shifted in, crowding LIGHTNING KING (AK Lim) which in turn caused INTROIT (J Low) and CONDADO (App S Zulfikri) to be tightened, losing ground in this incident. Jockey J De Souza was warned to afford runners on his inside sufficient room.

METALLOCENE (S Muniandy) was slow to begin.

When struck with the whip, LISTEN (S Anandan) shifted in near the 275M.

App L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT SWIFT, reported that the gelding was unable to show early pace with the shorter distance than its previous start.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BAADSHAH, was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MULTIBLUE TOSCA	Bruised off fore fetlock	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	REBEL FURY			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1481) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey R Shafiq was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ prior permission to ride 5kgs overweight on WIRA SAKTI.

WIRA SAKTI shifted in at the start, crowding RUN THE DAY (App AR Aiman) and NUMBER ONE SON (S Muniandy) at the same time as SASA LADY (AK Lim) shifting out marginally. Jockey R Shafiq was warned to afford runners on his inside sufficient room.

SASA LADY raced wide in the middle stages.

WIRA SAKTI which was racing erratically, had to be steadied off the heels of RUN THE DAY near the 350M and again eased when NUMBER ONE SON rolled out at the 200M.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RUN THE DAY returned having cast its near hind plate.

The Stewards inquired into the reason App L De Souza (D’GREAT JOURNEY) weighed in approximately 300 grams below the weight he weighed out at. The Stewards were unable to ascertain any reason but subsequently reprimanded App L De Souza for this infraction and advised him that he must ensure that his horses carry the correct weight at all times.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	DARCI SUPER	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	HANDY BET	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)
5	NUMBER ONE SON			+17
5	D’GREAT JOURNEY			-17
5	WIRA SAKTI			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1482) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

BAHAR (S Muniandy) and TAFFETAS (App WW Cheah) bumped on jumping.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (S Salee) and TILSWORTH FREDDIE (App A Suriya) was slow into stride.

In the early stages, MR HANKS (J Low) was carried outwards by TRINITY GRACE (SU Lim) and obliged to race wide. On inquiry, it was established that TRINITY GRACE was pulled very fiercely, and Jockey SU Lim had taken preventive measures to avoid the heels of BAHAR and shifted out at that stage. The Stewards warned Jockey SU Lim to exercise greater caution.

When questioned as to the reason RACE FOR FAME was so far back, Jockey R Shafiq advised that the gelding had not begun as quickly as the horses on his inside, and he was beaten for early pace. After going approximately 100M, RACE FOR FAME was crowded for room and he found himself further back than desired. Although he had ridden RACE FOR FAME vigourously in the straight, the gelding failed to respond. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RACE FOR FAME (R Shafiq) returned with a cut on the off hind leg.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the apparent improved performance of FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) as opposed to its unraced run on 9 November 2019 at SLTC.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SACRED SURFER	Capacity field	–	EA
6	PANCA DELIMA	Capacity field	–	EA
6	SUN LION	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 (R1483) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

KITA TEAMWORK (R Shafiq) fly-jumped, losing ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	CASING ROYAL	Capacity field	–		EA
7	HAPPY BOX SIX	Capacity field	–		EA
7	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	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	HAYTHAM			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1484) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

LUCKY MASTER (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly, losing ground.

After showing no pace, MR WOLFF (App J Daniel) had to be restrained off the heels of ASTRA (J Low) and was held tight inside D’GREAT SONG (AK Lim) running to the 800M.

JUNIOR (S Muniandy) pulled hard in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of JUNIOR revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of heat stress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CHIKA CHAN (App A Suriya) raced wide throughout.

Near the 400M, D’GREAT SONG had to be restrained when ASTRA rolled out.

Jockey S Anandan advised that CHAR SIEW had failed to show any early pace.

Jockey R Shafiq reported that TAIL SPIN felt awkwardly in the straight and he was unable to ride the gelding out. A post-race veterinary examination of TAIL SPIN revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	KULIM WINGS	Lame near fore	1000M/vet		Course scratching
8	KHUDAWAND	Dehydration & stress due to travelling	Vet exam		Course scratching
8	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	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	TAIL SPIN			+24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1485) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

When the start was effected, ALLIED POWER (Y Aify) threw its head in the air, striking Jockey Y Aify in the face and then when exiting the stalls, veered inwards and was reluctant to race, trailing the field by a considerable distance. ALLIED POWER will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again. Jockey Y Aify was examined by the Club Doctor and was passed fit to fulfill his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Anandan) was obliged to race wide from the 800M.

DAHEES (R Shafiq) raced wide throughout and was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of DAHEES 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of BIG LIGHTNING (J De Souza) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GIGANTE DEL ANDRE (Z Khairil) returned having cast its near hind plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	BIG BANK	Trainer’s scratching	–		–
9	D’GREAT EMINENCE	Capacity field	–		EA
9	MURDOCH	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	LUCKY SIXTYSIX			-15
9	BLACK MAMBA			+23
9	SO THE THING			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1486) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

When presented in the paddock, Club Farrier identified that ASIAN TIGER (App S Rosmizan) was shod in heavy working shoes. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:05pm. An inquiry was opened into this report.

In the straight, THAI BAHT (S Anandan) was inclined to lay in under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	TALISMAN	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 (R1487) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

As there was no other suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted App WW Cheah to be the rider of D’GREAT ELEGANCE.

D’GREAT STRIKE (J Low) was crowded at the start.

Near the 800M, ONCE A THIEF (App J Daniel) steadied off the heels of MIGHTY PHOENIX (S Anandan) when that horse was taken outwards. Jockey S Anandan was warned that he must exercise greater caution when shifting ground in future.

In the final stages, WILL BE BETTER (SU Lim) steadied off NOVA EAGLE (AK Lim).

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 7 (R1483) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The Stewards received reports from two (2) Senior Club Officials related to an exchange between Jockeys Z Khairil (SUNTZU) and App CK Khaw (SUPER LINE) when positioned in the stalls which had drawn 2 and 1 respectively in Race 7 today. After taking evidence from Jockey Z Khairil, App CK Khaw, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer R Lines, and the two (2) Senior Club Officials as well as viewing the vision the specific barrier cameras, due to the serious nature of the alleged exchange, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to allow for further investigation and evidence to be gathered.

RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT – THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2019

APPEAL BY JOCKEY THANGGARAJANEESH S/O MUNUSAMY (M GANEESH) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM50,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “TEH TARIK” IN RACE 7 (R837), CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A) ON SATURDAY, 6 JULY 2019 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019

The Selangor Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the above appeal on 21 November 2019.

After considering submissions from Jockey M Ganeesh (the rider of TEH TARIK), Trainer SY Lim (the Trainer of TEH TARIK), Mr Lim Chun How (the owner of TEH TARIK), and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal. As Jockey M Ganeesh was not granted a stay of sentence, his suspension commenced backdated from 9 July 2019 and to expire on 8 January 2020, both dates inclusive. The Racing Stewards directed that the fine of RM50,000/- imposed by the Stipendiary Panel should stand. They ordered the deposit to be forfeited.

APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY LEE WAI KEAT (APP WK LEE) AGAINST THE SEVERITY OF THE FINE OF RM30,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “PALTROW” IN RACE 7 (R965), CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) ON SATURDAY, 3 AUGUST 2019 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019

The Selangor Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the above appeal on 21 November 2019.

After considering submissions from App WK Lee, the rider of PALTROW, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards partially allowed the appeal on the fine and reduced the fine to RM10,000/-. His deposit will be refunded.

POST RACE URINE:

9 NOVEMBER 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14 November 2019 (V19/144) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 bottles of coded urine samples and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 November 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

POST RACE URINE:

9 NOVEMBER 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14 November 2019 (V19/145) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 November 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST-RACE URINE:

10th NOVEMBER 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019

The report dated 21 November 2019 (V19/146) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 24 bottles of coded urine samples and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

10th NOVEMBER 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019

The report dated 21 November 2019 (V19/147) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	AEOLUS	R Rueven	S Salee	Medical
3	SPARKLE LOT	R Rueven	J Low	Medical
6	MR HANKS	R Rueven	J Low	Medical
8	ASTRA	R Rueven	J Low	Medical
11	D’GREAT ELEGANCE	R Rueven	App WW Cheah	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	PURE JUSTICE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
10	GOD’S FATE	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
11	BARKER ROAD KID	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
11	ENDURANCE	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, SATURDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

FLY HIGH

No significant finding

–

Jockey SU Lim reported – not striding out freely

LIM’S GREETING

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

App R Nuqman reported – not striding out freely

RUN THE DAY

Cast near hind plate

RACE FOR FAME

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

TAIL SPIN

No significant finding

–

JUNIOR

Heat stress

Vet exam

–

DAHEES

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

BIG LIGHTNING

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

GIGANTE DEL ANDRE

Cast off fore plate

–

SHARON’S STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

D’GREAT STRIKE

Cast off fore plate

–

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 AK Lim

M SEVEN

23/11/19

RM500/-

Rule 41(6)(b)

Jockey Y Aify

BAADSHAH

23/11/19

RM1000/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey R Shafiq

WIRA SAKTI

23/11/19

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up

Jockey J De Souza / Trainer S Dunderdale (FIRST PRECINCT)

Jockey J De Souza / Trainer R Lines (EAGLE SOAR)