STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
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 Melissa Yeap.
RACE 1 (R209) CLASS 5b – 1700M (C4 lc)
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2 |
GALLANT BLACK (App R Nuqman) |
Jumped awkwardly and was ridden rearward. Vet inspection: Mild heat stress – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
SHYLOCK (HS Gill) |
Slow into stride. |
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9 |
IRON FIST (J Low) |
Withdrawn at 12:12pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
IRON FIST |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 12:12pm |
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1 |
KING OF GLORY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
MAINSTREAM |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R210) CLASS 5b – 1400M (C4 lc)
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1 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN (HS Gill) |
Slow into stride. |
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3 |
SNAGGLE PUSS (App S Shazmin) |
Ridden wide throughout. |
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5 |
APOLLO ROCK (CK Khaw) |
Commenced to lay outwards from the 350M, finishing wide on the track. |
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6 |
LITTLE MERMAID (App R Nuqman) |
Jumped awkwardly, brushing runner. Jumped a section of the track at the 400M. |
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8 |
HAPPY GHOST (M Ewe) |
Slow to begin and raced wide in the middle stages. Vet Inspection: No significant finding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
MA BAO BAO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
ROCK ME EASY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 3 (R211) CLASS 5a – 1400M (C4 lc)
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2 |
MAGIC SIXTY-ONE (S Ruzaini) |
Rider reported not striding out freely. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App A Suriya) |
Slow to begin. Due to the gelding’s past history, it will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. |
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6 |
PRINCE SIXTY NINE (V Espindola) |
Baulked slightly near the 400M. Rider reminded of the provisions related to actions which bordered on celebratory gestures. |
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10 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
O’REILLY BAY (App KH Chong) |
Drifted out from the 300M, finishing wide. Rider warned that he should straighten his mounts quicker in future. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
TRAVIS |
Infected wound |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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3 |
CANDY RAIN |
Chronic sore back |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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3 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
Allergy airway disease |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 4 (R212) CLASS 4a – 1300M (C4 lc)
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1 |
EMPHATIC (S Ruzaini) |
Crowded on jumping, raced wide throughout. The Stewards inquired into the riding of the gelding. *(See Report) |
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2 |
KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) |
Brushed at the start. |
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4 |
BAHAR (HS Gill) |
Bumped on jumping and raced wide throughout. Rider reported the gelding was making respiratory noises. Vet inspection: Broken-winded. |
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5 |
BANG BANG (App T Ammar) |
Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner. Shifted in, crowding runner at the 1000M. Rider warned that he must straighten his mount if they shift. |
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7 |
TIME TO HARVEST (M Ewe) |
Restrained near the 950M when crowded slightly. |
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9 |
GOLDEN QUEEN (App H Haikal) |
Jumped awkwardly, raced fiercely & steadied near the 1000M. |
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10 |
HIGH COUNCIL (App A Suriya) |
Veered outwards on jumping. |
The Stewards, today, inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of EMPHATIC in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of EMPHATIC respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of EMPHATIC, the Stewards found Jockey S Ruzaini guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that between the 1000M and the 700M, he remained in a wide position when he was able to take up an inner position to benefit EMPHATIC.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, to be deferred, with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 5 May 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
D’GREAT LIGHT |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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4 |
BLOOD ROYAL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 5 (R213) CLASS 4b – 1300M (C4 lc)
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1 |
TIME TO INVEST (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
MERCURIAL TURN (L De Souza) |
Rider warned that he should desist from looking around in races. |
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4 |
ELITE SAINT (S Salee) |
Raced fiercely in the early stages. |
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8 |
INHERIT (S Ruzaini) |
The Stewards inquired into the riding of the gelding. *(See Report). |
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10 |
NOVA FACTOR (App S Sia) |
Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
TURF PRINCESS (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin and impeded shortly after the start, then raced wide. |
The Stewards inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of INHERIT in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of INHERIT respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of INHERIT, the Stewards charged Jockey S Ruzaini under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode with regards to his arm action, in particular not allowing his horse sufficient room with his left arm to be able to gallop properly.
Jockey S Ruzaini pleaded not guilty to this charge and was permitted an adjournment to present further witnesses.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
RADETZKY MARSCH |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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5 |
LIFE IN SIXTY-ONE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
NORDIC GEM |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 6 (R214) Metro A (SW) – 1400M (C4 lc)
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1 |
KIRIN (M Ewe) |
Withdrawn at 2:39pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
TARGET (App A Suriya) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri) |
Eased when crowded near the 800M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
KIRIN |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:39pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
STREETS OF FIRE |
+20 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R215) CLASS 4a – 1100M (C4 sc)
Acting on a report from the Senior Veterinary Surgeon that the passport of GOLDEN BLISS was not made available for inspection, the mare was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:50pm. Trainer KC Tiang was fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulations 10.1 & 10.3 for failing to produce GOLDEN BLISS’ passport for inspection.
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1 |
FORSA ECLIPSE (KC Tham) |
Kicked out in the stalls prior to the start on two (2) occasions. Vet inspection: Bruised both hocks – Vet exam. |
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3 |
MR X (AK Lim) |
Veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing runner. |
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5 |
CRAZY DREAMS (App S Sia) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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7 |
WINNER’S EUPHORIA (App A Suriya) |
Steadied shortly after the start to avoid heels. |
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9 |
D’GREAT BOSS (S Salee) |
Fractious in the stalls before the start was effected, dislodging its rider. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
GOLDEN BLISS |
Unavailability of passport |
– |
Withdrawn at 1:50pm |
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7 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
Infected wound near side knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
HAPPY THIRTY- NINE |
Stone-bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
FORSA ECLIPSE |
-23kgs |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 8 (R216) CLASS 4b – 1100M (C4 sc)
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1 |
STAR BULLET (App R Nuqman) |
Crowded near the 200M when attempting a marginal run and bumped on two (2) occasions. |
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2 |
MAGNUM KING (App S Sia) |
Stumbled near the 400M. |
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3 |
KRATOS (S Ruzaini) |
Checked severely at the 900M. |
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4 |
TUN O’ REILLY (S Salee) |
Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
MENTAL (App A Suriya) |
Restrained when tightened near the 850M. |
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6 |
HELLO BOSS (App I Fikri) |
Crowded and shifted in at the 875M. |
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7 |
KIMITONARA (J Low) |
Bumped inwards at the 875M and eased down in the straight. Vet inspection: Fractured near fore fetlock – Humanely euthanized. |
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8 |
LA FAMILIA (App KH Chong) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (M Ewe) |
Shifted in passing the 900M, crowding numerous runners. Rider suspended. *(See Report). Inclined to lay inwards near the 250M, bumped and crowded runner on its inside. Vet inspection: Cut near hind – Vet exam. |
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10 |
TIGRESS (L De Souza) |
Restrained to avoid heels when tightened near the 850M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ewe (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in approaching the 900M causing several horses to check and to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ewe’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 27 February 2023 and to expire on 11 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
RUNNING SPIRIT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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8 |
KIMITONARA |
+25 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 9 (R217) CLASS 5a – 1200M (C4 sc)
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1 |
COLONIEL STAR |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – No embargo. |
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3 |
TOP S (App S Sia) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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6 |
D’GREAT SUPREME (App S Shazmin) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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7 |
MARTIN VJ (M Ewe) |
Slow into stride. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
MY GOODNESS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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9 |
TOP S |
+18 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 10 (R218) CLASS 5a – 1200M (C4 sc)
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1 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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3 |
BIG CHINA (HS Gill) |
Raced erratically throughout. |
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5 |
D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin) |
Raced fiercely in the early stages. Vet inspection: Cut near fore – Vet exam. |
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6 |
FORTUNATE SIXTYONE (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
META GREAT (App A Najib) |
Slow into stride. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
THE SAINT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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10 |
ROYALTY’S WISH |
+24 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 11 (R219) CLASS 5b – 1200M (C4 sc)
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1 |
META SPRING (M Ewe) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
NIGHT LIGHT (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide from the 800M. |
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4 |
WAIMEA (App I Fikri) |
Steadied approaching the 800M to avoid heels. |
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7 |
TRINITY FLYING (App R Nuqman) |
Bumped and checked severely near the 800M. |
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8 |
ULURU (HS Gill) |
Shifted in, bumping runner and then steadied inwards to avoid heels near the 800M. Vet inspection: Cast near hind plate. *(See Report) |
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9 |
BAMSI BEY (App KH Chong) |
Proved difficult to be loaded, delaying the start. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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10 |
WILDFIRE (App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride and shifted out near the 800M to avoid runner. |
The Stewards inquired into the check of TRINITY FLYING near the 800M. It was established that ULURU was racing in close proximity to TRINITY FLYING approaching the 800M and bumped with that gelding on two (2) occasions. In straightening, Jockey HS Gill was then held tight on the inside of heels and was unable to alleviate pressure. However, Jockey HS Gill was reprimanded for applying the initial pressure.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
SO BEAUTIFUL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
WINTERFELL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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11 |
NIGHT LIGHT |
-16 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 12 (R220) CLASS 5b – 1200M (C4 sc)
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6 |
JET TWENTY (M Ewe) |
Dwelt when the start was effected, losing ground. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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8 |
I’M THE MAN (S Ruzaini) |
Inclined to race fiercely in the early stages. |
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9 |
BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri) |
Laid outwards at the turn into the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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12 |
DARK WIZARD |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 9 (R148) Class 5b – 1100M (A4 sc), SUNDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Trainer I Ismadi advised that he was very disappointed with DETERMINE TO WIN’s failure in running last throughout as the gelding was a noted front-runner. A full veterinary inspection of DETERMINE TO WIN on Monday, 6 February 2023, had revealed no abnormalities.
He advised that he would consider spelling the gelding but undertook to trial DETERMINE TO WIN before racing again.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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3 |
GOLDEN CUP |
Unfixed |
HK Cheng |
EA |
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4 |
META HILTON |
Unfixed |
V Espindola |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
MIDNIGHT LOVER |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
I AM BEAUTIFUL |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
GUILTY PLEASURES |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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12 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
Sore off side shoulder |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
GALLANT BLACK |
Mild heat stress |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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2 |
HAPPY GHOST |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
MAGIC SIXTY-ONE
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No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
COUNTER ATTACK |
Slow to begin |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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4 |
BAHAR
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Broken-winded |
– |
– |
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5 |
TIME TO INVEST
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Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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6 |
WAR DRAGON
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Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
D’GREAT BOSS
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Fractious in the stalls, dislodging rider. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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7 |
FORSA ECLIPSE |
Bruised both hocks |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
KIMITONARA
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Fractured near fore fetlock |
Humanely euthanized |
– |
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8 |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE |
Cut near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
COLONIEL STAR |
Lame near fore |
(No embargo) |
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9 |
TOP S |
No significant finding |
– |
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9 |
D’GREAT SUPREME |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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9 |
MARTIN VJ
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Slow into stride |
1 Starting Stall |
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10 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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10 |
D’GREAT STRIKE |
Cut near fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
META SPRING |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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11 |
ULURU |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
– |
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11 |
BAMSI BEY |
Proved difficult to be loaded, delaying the start. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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7 |
Trainer KC Tiang |
GOLDEN BLISS |
25/2/23 |
1000/- |
Regulations 10.1 & 10.3 |
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Suspension(s) |
R4 |
Jockey S Ruzaini (EMPHATIC) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R8 |
Jockey M Ewe (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R5 |
Jockey S Ruzaini / Trainer HY Cheng (INHERIT) |
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