Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 15 JULY 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 Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R754) CLASS 5b – 1250M (A lc)

1	BRISTOL DIAMOND (App SN Shiva)	Slow into stride. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	CANDY RAIN (App A Najib)	Raced wide at the turn into the straight.
3	APOLLO ROCK (App WW Cheah)	From its wide barrier, was trapped wide in the early stages.
5	BIG POWER (App R Nuqman)	Saddle slipped backwards at about the 400M.
6	GOOD WARRIOR (HS Gill)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App M Ekdihar)	Drifted out at the turn into the straight, finishing wide on the track. *(See Report).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of BEAUTIFUL ONE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) in that he shifted out too abruptly at the turn into the straight, finishing wide on the track.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 17 July 2023 and to expire on 16 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	MACHUNG STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
1	GOLD SKY EXPRESS	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 (R755) CLASS 5b – 1500M (A lc)

1	LUCKY TIGER (App AB Riduan)	Crowded and had to be steadied near the 350M.
5	DREAMS CAN BE REAL (HS Gill)	Raced wide and fiercely throughout and laid inwards in the straight, crowding runner near the 350M.
6	TARZAN (App R Nuqman)	Laid inwards over the final 50M.
8	KALA GHODA (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide throughout.
11	ROCKY LABU (V Espindola)	Taken outwards and raced wide from the 800M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	ROCKY LABU			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R756) CLASS 5b – 1500M (A lc)

1	BE YOURSELF (J Kamaruddin)	Proved reluctant to proceed to the start and delayed the arrival. In light of this, the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start) test before being declared to race again.
4	HAVANA (E Ferreira)	Slow into stride.
7	CHER (App R Nuqman)	Inclined to lay in over the final stages.
9	VALUE OF JUSTICE (SU Lim)	Crowded on jumping, thereby losing ground.
10	SHYLOCK (HS Gill)	Slow into stride and then raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	CHIEF CLERK	Capacity field	–	EA
3	SNAGGLE PUSS	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 (R757) CLASS 4b – 1400M (A lc)

4	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Low)	Inclined to lay outwards at the turn near the 1000M.
6	JOEY (R Rueven)	Inclined to throw its head at about the 1000M, when racing wide.
7	MAGNOLIA BLVD (App M Ekdihar)	Raced fiercely in the run to the first corner.
9	D’GREAT OCEAN (App S Shazmin)	Showed no early pace and trailing the field early. In light of this, the gelding 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	MASTER BABY	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 (R758) CLASS 4a – 1200M (A sc)

2	SUSPICIOUS MIND (HS Gill)	Inclined to lay inwards near the 800M when racing wide.
3	ESTIJAAB (E Ferreira)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
5	MAGIC KID (S Saddam)	Raced greenly throughout.
7	TAU KEH SOH (App A Najib)	Was sitting back when the start was effected, thereby slow into stride. Near the 600M, shifted in when improving its position, crowding runner and then raced wide at the turn in the straight. Rider warned that he must exercise greater caution in future.
8	VALENCIA (SU Lim)	Threw its head down when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test.
9	KIWI KID (App M Ekdihar)	Crowded at the start.
10	GEORGETOWN (R Rueven)	Tightened slightly after jumping.
11	SOMAR (MM Firdaus)	Inconvenienced and buffeted near the 600M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	SUPER HERO	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	VALENCIA			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R759) CLASS 4b – 1200M (A sc)

2	NAUGHTY KID (App Clyde Leck)	Veered outwards on jumping, bumping runner.
6	LANKARAN (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
7	ANDADO (SU Lim)	Bumped outwards at the start.
8	KRATOS (MM Firdaus)	Raced fiercely, thereby leading by a considerable margin.
12	AIR BOSS (App A Suriya)	Squeezed on jumping, losing ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	MR G	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
6	BLOOD ROYAL	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 (R760) CLASS 4b – 1200M (A sc)

1	EMPHATIC (HS Gill)	Inclined to hang inwards throughout running.
2	SACRED TONIC (App H Haikal)	Raced fiercely in the early stages.
5	HARVEST (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
8	MAIDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (3 months embargo)
9	GOLDEN HORSE (App M Ekdihar)	Slow into stride.
10	STEEL CUTTER (App R Nuqman)	After being slow into stride, was then ridden wide throughout and inclined to lay inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

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

RACE 8 (R761) Class 5a – 1100M (A sc)

2	BARBARIAN (App M Ekdihar)	The right stirrup iron came off the stirrup leather, it was preliminary and had to be replaced. Rider was reprimanded and warned to check his gears before mounting. Crowded at the start and then raced wide.
3	IRON SAMURAI (R Rueven)	Had to be restrained when racing on the fence near the 800M. *(See Report)
5	QIJI LOVE (L De Souza)	Held tight at the 800M. *(See Report)
6	MR AK (App A Suriya)	Withdrawn at 4:55pm: Respiratory infection & inflamed throat – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)
7	RUNNING SPIRIT (O Chavez)	Forced inwards passing the 800M. *(See Report)
9	CITY KNIGHT (SU Lim)	Tightened at the start, losing ground, carried inwards near the 800M. Had to be restrained when crossed near the 300M. *(See Report)
10	SPEEDY DEMON (App K Pavinthran)	Shifted in over the final 150M, crowding runner.
11	JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva)	Veered inwards at the start, tightening runners. Near the 800M, held runners tight on its inside. Near the 300M, shifted out causing runners to be steadied. When tightened, steadied near the 175M. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App SN Shiva, the rider of JAPAN CAPTAIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer KF Coetzee, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode JAPAN CAPTAIN, he allowed his mount to shift in at the 800M, carrying CITY KNIGHT in onto RUNNING SPIRIT causing that horse to be forced onto QIJI LOVE with IRON SAMURAI checking on the fence.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App SN Shiva’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous unblemished 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 24 July 2023 and to expire on 30 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	MR AK	Respiratory infection & inflamed throat	Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 4:55pm
8	ZILFIKAR	Lacerated tongue	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)
8	MR AK			-23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R762) Class 5b – 1100M (A sc)

1	AMAZING ECLIPSE (L De Souza)	Withdrawn at 5:41pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
2	ROTI KAYA (J Kamaruddin)	Inquiry into the riding of the gelding. *(See Report)
3	DIAMOND SET (S Saddam)	Slow into stride. Shifted in, crowding runner at the 225M and the 150M.
5	LUCKY THIRTYNINE (SU Lim)	Carried outwards from the 275M.
6	DETERMINE TO WIN (R Rueven)	Slow into stride. Shifted in at the 800M, causing runner to be steadied to avoid its heels.
7	REALITY (App WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
9	LUKE MAN (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride. Raced wide when outside the leader early.
11	YULONG DREAM (J Low)	Trainer fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 35(1) for presenting the gelding with an undeclared shoeing. Pulled hard, throwing its head near the 850M.

The Stewards inquired into the riding of ROTI KAYA. Evidence was taken from Trainer HY CHENG who stated that he had instructed the gelding be ridden in a mid-to-back position and had advised Jockey J Kamaruddin that ROTI KAYA was blind in one-eye. He further advised that it raced on the pace when a (default) winner, but at its previous start, it had begun badly and raced rearward despite the urging of the rider.

Jockey J Kamaruddin stated that ROTI KAYA had not begun quickly and he had been in a rearward position when crossed by DETERMINE TO WIN near the 800M where he had restrained to avoid that horse’s heels. He believed that ROTI KAYA had then raced reluctantly and was timid despite his mid-race urging. He explained that although failing to improve his position between the 550M and the turn into the straight, the gelding was inclined to lay outwards and he became concerned for his safety when steadying ROTI KAYA on two (2) occasions after DIAMOND SET had shifted in and was again blocked for a clear run near the 150M.

The Stewards were aware that ROTI KAYA had been permitted to race at Selangor Turf Club with one-eye after having performed several trials satisfactorily.

The Panel of Stewards advised Jockey J Kamaruddin that they were dissatisfied with his riding particularly the mid-race section where he had failed to improve his position and his lack of diligence in taking expedient action to best position ROTI KAYA when he received minor interference on two (2) occasions in the straight. The Stewards advised Jockey J Kamaruddin that they believe that whilst they could not substantiate a charge in terms of the Rules, as several elements of his evidence and defense were directly related to the fact that ROTI KAYA was blind in one-eye, they had grave concerns related to his true purpose and veracity in his riding of ROTI KAYA.

Trainer HY Cheng was advised that although permission had been given to permit ROTI KAYA to continue to race with one-eye under the provisions of MRA Rule 79, the Stipendiary Stewards were withdrawing such permission and would make a report to the Committee under MRA Rule 79(3) to revoke the registration of ROTI KAYA after considering that on the evidence tendered, the gelding posed a danger to other horses and riders in a race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	AMAZING ECLIPSE	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:41pm
9	BITCOIN KING	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SUPREME HAPPINESS	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

TUESDAY, 11 JULY 2023, SLTC TRACKWORK

The Stewards inquired into the reason for STAR FIFTYTWO and ALPHA SONIC working on a non-designated section of the grass track on Tuesday, 11 July 2023.

The Trainer of both horses, Trainer KC Tiang stated that he had sent the riders to work on the better part of the grass and that there were no designated markers at that stage. It was ascertained that these markers had been removed in line with the policy to facilitate trials albeit that the grass track was still open.

Trainer KC Tiang, App R Nuqman (STAR FIFTYTWO) and Track Rider Muhammad Syafiq Bin Mohd. Hussain (TR.56) (ALPHA SONIC) were warned that a repetition to any work outside of the designated area and training regions would lead to a penalty being imposed.

AMENDMENT

RACE 9 (R732) Class 4b – 1100M (E sc), SATURDAY, 8 JULY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

OUD WOOD

(HS Gill)

Raced wide in the middle stages, taking the turn into the straight wide. Drifted wide in the straight.

KHAN PEGASUS

(App M Ekdihar)

Bumped heavily at the start and was obliged to race wide. Had to be restrained to avoid the heels at the 25M.

JIMMY ZAC

(J Low)

Saddle slipped backwards at the start.

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

Jockey B Pinheiro (PERFECT) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 10 July 2023. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was acceded to, however, given his current work permit had expired, the Selangor Turf Club race dates of 16 July and 22 July 2023 were deemed in substitution. His deposit was refunded.

POST RACE URINE:

8 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 13 July 2023 (V23/103) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 13 July 2023 (V23/104) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	KP Lim	L De Souza	Medical
5	MAGIC KID	KP Lim	S Saddam	Medical
6	AIR BOSS	Unfixed	App A Suriya	EA
8	QIJI LOVE	KP Lim	L De Souza	Medical
8	REMO MAMA	Unfixed	App S Shazmin	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	Bruised near fore knee	Vet exam	–
5	TRUDY	Severe skin allergy	Vet exam	–
8	META SPRING	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
8	D’GREAT RICH	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 15 JULY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

BRISTOL DIAMOND & GOOD WARRIOR

No significant finding

–

DARCI SUPER

Cast off fore plate

–

BE YOURSELF

Proved reluctant to proceed to the start

1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start)

–

D’GREAT OCEAN

Showed no early pace and trailing the field early.

1000M/vet

–

GOLDEN LIGHTNING

Cast near fore plate

–

ESTIJAAB

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

VALENCIA

Threw its head down when the start was effected, losing considerable ground.

1 Starting Stall

–

MERCURIAL TURN

Cast near fore plate

–

ELISE

Cast near hind plate

–

MAIDANZ BEAUTY

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

STEEL CUTTER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

IRON SAMURAI

No significant finding / Cast near hind plate

–

REALITY

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer KF Coetzee

YULONG DREAM

15/7/23

250/-

Rule 35(1)

Suspension(s)

App M Ekdihar (BEAUTIFUL ONE) – 1 month for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii)

App SN Shiva (JAPAN CAPTAIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)