Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 5 AUGUST 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

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 Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr Melissa Yeap

RACE 1 (R825) CLASS 5B – 1200M (A lc)

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of gears from ROYAL FLUSH.

1	GHOST BAY (J Low)	Slow into stride.
2	DIAMOND SET (AM Aizat)	Shifted outwards at the 300M, inconveniencing runner.
3	ASIAN TIGER (KP Lim)	Bumped shortly after the start.
4	D’GREAT RICH (App WW Cheah)	Carried out near the 300M.
8	SMART MASTER (App I Fikri)	Bumped shortly after the start.
9	ROYAL FLUSH (App AB Riduan)	Saddle slipped backwards badly near the 400M, placing its rider at a considerable disadvantage. *(See Report)
10	ELEGENT (App M Lukman)	*(See Report)

The Stewards considered the matter of the saddle slipping badly on ROYAL FLUSH and inspected the equipment used, with the girth found to be significantly inferior. Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 35(1) and 41(7), and App AB Riduan was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for failing to ensure that ROYAL FLUSH is properly equipped.

App M Lukman (ELEGENT) was advised that he was permitted to ride without any claim as he was returning from suspension. He was advised that he is expected to claim a portion of his allowance on every mount.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GAIN ECLIPSE	Bruised off fore tendon & off fore foot	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
1	WINTERFELL	Capacity field	–	EA
1	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	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 (R826) CLASS 5B – 1200M (A lc)

1	GOLD SKY EXPRESS (App M Lukman)	Shifted out shortly after the start, bumping runner. Veered outwards in the run to the finish, inconveniencing runner.
2	BELLA VELOCE (KP Lim)	Bumped shortly after the start, then raced wide in the middle stages. Inconvenienced and carried outwards near the 75M.
3	ELENA OF AVALOR (S Ruzaini)	Laid outwards from the 650M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
4	GREATEST ALL TIME (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	META SPRING (AM Aizat)	Tightened near the 750M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
8	AUSSIE EAGLE (M Ewe)	Shifted in when restrained from heels near the 850M, bumping runner.
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri)	Crowded shortly after the start. Drifted out, finishing wide in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	D’GREAT RISE	Capacity field	–	EA
2	METEOR LOUI	Capacity field	–	EA
2	CHIPS	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 (R827) CLASS 5B – 1200M (A lc)

2	BRING IT WIN (KP Lim)	Saddle slipped backwards shortly after the start.
7	GOOD WARRIOR (S Ruzaini)	Obliged to race wide throughout from its wide stall.
8	DARK WIZARD (J Low)	Raced fiercely in the early stages and tended to lay out, taking the turn into the straight wide.
10	WINNING SMILE (R Rueven)	Reared at the start and lost considerable ground. In light of this, the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

Jockey M Ewe (RAINBOW FISH) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application to ride 1 1/2kgs overweight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	HYDRANT	Capacity field	–	EA
3	M ELEVEN	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 (R828) CLASS 5B – 1700M (A lc)

D’GREAT SWIFT

(M Ewe)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

VALUE OF JUSTICE

(App I Fikri)

Near the 100M, inclined to lay outwards.

BLACK TAIPAN

(App H Haikal)

After being slow to begin, showed no early pace.

Trainer MW Teh was warned that he must apply for an application for his rider to ride overweight in a proper manner.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	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 5 (R829) Open Maiden – 1500M (A lc)

LITTLE PONY

(App H Haikal)

Hung inwards over the final 250M.

KNIGHT COMMAND

(App S Hafis)

Slow into stride.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

(HK Cheng)

Laid outwards over the final 100M.

RACE 6 (R830) Class 5A – 1400M (A lc)

1	ROCK N ROLL (App I Fikri)	Jumped awkwardly, losing ground.
5	EL MACHO (HK Cheng)	Crowded over the final 75M and bumped on several occasions in the final strides. *(See Objection)
6	QIJI AUSTON (J Low)	Raced wide in the early stages.
9	TRIPLE ONE STAR (App WW Cheah)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
10	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Laid inwards from the 200M, crowding runner and then bumping runner in the final strides. *(See Objection)

An objection was lodged by Jockey HK Cheng (EL MACHO), placed second, against REMO MAMA (App M Lukman), being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 75M. The Panel of Stewards dismissed the objection.

On inquiry, App M Lukman (REMO MAMA), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, WC Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in, crowding EL MACHO over the final 75M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’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 7 August 2023 and to expire on 13 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	COUNTER ATTACK	Capacity field	–		EA
6	VAIN TYCOON	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)
6	EL MACHO			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R831) Class 4B – 1300M (A sc)

1	META HILTON (S Ruzaini)	Bumped at the 200M.
2	SHINE SHINE (M Ewe)	Raced fiercely in the early stages.
3	MASTER RYKER (App A Suriya)	Brushed at the 200M.
4	HAIRY FIST (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
6	CONSTANT JUSTICE (R Rueven)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	SEVEN SUNDAE (App H Haikal)	Pulled hard and was obliged to race wide and then drifted wide in the straight, finishing wide on the track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	NOVA FACTOR	Capacity field	–	EA
7	SHOQEET	Capacity field	–	EA
7	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	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 (R832) Class 4A – 1300M (A sc)

3	NAJWAN (O Chavez)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	MAGIC KID (D Prastiyou)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	SHANG CHI (App AB Riduan)	Saddle slipped backwards on straightening.
9	VILLAGE STAR (R Rueven)	Buffeted at the start and then was inclined to race greenly. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Capacity field	–	EA
8	ELITE GENERAL	Capacity field	–	EA
8	VILLAGE TYCOON	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 (R833) Class 4B – 1100M (A sc)

2	GREAT EXPECTATION (App A Najib)	Bumped heavily on jumping and thereby slow into stride.
3	DOCTOR GINGER (HS Gill)	Over-raced in the early stages and tired considerably in the straight.
4	JUNGLE KING (S Ruzaini)	Had to be checked when attempting a marginal run on the fence near the 275M. Rider advised that he was committed to the inside of the tiring horse when it had been marginally crowded and he had been unable to restrain quickly enough to extricate this horse from that position.
6	MERCURIAL TURN (App WW Cheah)	Veered inwards at the start, bumping runner.
7	RS DIAGO (App M Lukman)	Buffeted when racing tight near the 800M. Had to be taken out when attempting to obtain a clear run and steadied to avoid heels when blocked passing the 200M.
9	WHIZ FIZZ (R Rueven)	Crowded and buffeted near the 800M. Shifted out near the 200M to obtain a clear passage and thereby impeded runner.
10	TAKREEM (O Chavez)	Slow into stride and raced wide thereafter.

Trainer F Maynard (GREAT EXPECTATION) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Special Bit within the prescribed time.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	MOONGATE	Capacity field	–	EA
9	PERFECT MISSION	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 (R834) Class 3 – 1200M (A sc)

1	HANDSOME BENZ (HS Gill)	Brushed near the 200M and was bumped again near the 50M.
2	ZANJABEEL (O Chavez)	Drifted out when tiring between the 250M and the 100M.
3	THE MAREEBA MANGO (App WW Cheah)	Rider was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for gesticulating before the finish.
4	RESOLUTE (R Rueven)	Crowded at the start, bumping runner near the 75M and at the winning post, attempted to savage the horse on its inside.
5	GOOD MAN (App H Haikal)	Struck the heels of runner near the 175M and blundered badly, partially dislodging rider. *(See Report)
7	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini)	Over-raced in the early stages and brushed runner at the 200M.

On inquiry, it was established that GOOD MAN was attempting to lay outwards, however, App H Haikal had taken the gelding in to obtain a clear passage at the same time the tiring ZANJABEEL drifted out and when App H Haikal attempted to straighten GOOD MAN, the gelding had failed to respond quickly, striking the heels of ZANJABEEL, thereby blundering. App H Haikal was reprimanded for his failure to exercise proper care in this circumstance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	HEADHUNTER	Capacity field	–	EA
10	LIMITLESS STOUT	Capacity field	–	EA
10	D’GREAT DUCHESS	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 (R835) Class 5A – 1200M (A sc)

1	ARIF (App H Haikal)	Jumped awkwardly, veering inwards and crowding runner.
2	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Held tight and shifted in at the 850M. Laid inwards in the final 150M. *(See Report)
3	MISS THYRA (Z Khairil)	Shifted in, crowding runner near the 850M. *(See Report)
4	MATILDA (HS Gill)	Had to be steadied off heels near the 1150M.
6	STORM TO WIN (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in, crowding runner at the start.
7	TIGRESS (App M Seelan)	Tightened badly from the outside on jumping, thereby losing ground, then raced wide throughout.
8	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (O Chavez)	Tightened shortly after the start and raced wide in the middle stages.
9	SECRET AGENT (App A Suriya)	Crowded on jumping, had to be restrained when crossed near the 900M. *(See Report)
10	CANDY RAIN (App A Najib)	Restless in the stall prior to start, kicking out on several occasions. Apprentice lost control of his whip near the 350M which he regained and was referred to specific retraining.

On inquiry, it was established that PROPLAYER which was racing fiercely, had shifted in quickly when tightened slightly by MISS THYRA. This had caused SECRET AGENT to be restrained to avoid its heels. Jockey Z Khairil was warned that he must afford runners sufficient galloping room.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	COLONIEL STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
11	DESIRE SKY	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)
11	MATILDA			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 12 (R836) Class 5A – 1200M (A sc)

This race was run in heavy rain.

I LOVE YOU

(J Low)

Rider advised that he had become unsighted in the straight due to the rain and kickback.

BLOOD ROYAL

(AM Aizat)

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

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
12	BAGHDAD	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam (2 week embargo)		Course scratching
12	HIGH COUNCIL	Capacity field	–		EA
12	CITY KNGIHT	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	THE STORM			+24
12	TURF PRINCESS			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 10 (R783) Class 5b – 1075M (II), SATURDAY, 22 JULY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The Stewards acceded to Jockey S Saddam’s (NEW GARDEN) request to amend the dates of his suspension of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 25 July 2023 and to expire on 6 August 2023, both dates inclusive.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS OF POST MORTEM SAMPLE

The report dated 4 July 2023 (PM/V23/004) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 1 set of coded urine sample and 1 set of coded blood sample were received on 18 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. The sample was analyzed for the presence of prohibited substances which Sample Coded “09972” revealed the presence of “3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the deceased horse “SATURDAY”.

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO POST MORTEM SAMPLE CODED “09972” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM THE DECEASED HORSE “SATURDAY” ON FRIDAY, 16 JUNE 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AND THE SAMPLE WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “3-HYDROXY-N-METHYLMORPHINAN”

The Stewards, on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, inquired into the analyst’s report of a sample taken from the deceased racehorse SATURDAY (K178) on 16 June 2023.

Evidence was taken from Trainer BT Lim and SLTC Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Shri Kanth.

It was established that SATURDAY had last raced on 16 April 2023 and had subsequently been diagnosed to have a carpal fracture. Dr Shri had recommended that, given the prognosis that SATURDAY be retired. Trainer BT Lim had kept SATURDAY in his stables but had not “deleted” the gelding from MRA registration as he was attempting to find a suitable home for the gelding.

SATURDAY has suddenly died on the afternoon of 16 June 2023, at which time samples were taken. The analysis found to contain “3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan”.

Whilst the inquiry failed to establish the origin of the substance, which is not registered for veterinary use in Malaysia, under the provisions of MRA Rule 135(11), Trainer BT Lim was deemed to be in control of SATURDAY at the time of sampling and was subsequently fined RM2000/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 135(7) in that “3-Hydroxy-N-methylmorphinan” is a prohibited substance which is not currently approved for veterinary use in Malaysia.

RACE 9 (R782) Class 5b – 1075M (II), SATURDAY, 22 JULY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Thursday, 27 July 2023, inquired into Jockey App K Pavinthran’s riding of SPEEDY DEMON in the above race. Evidence was taken from App K Pavinthran, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, C Leck and Trainer V Sivan, the trainer of SPEEDY DEMON.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of SPEEDY DEMON, App K Pavinthran pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that:

He restrained SPEEDY DEMON unduly near the 900M mark;
He continued to restrain SPEEDY DEMON on straightening and made no attempt to keep the horse out or ride it out, until the 300M until he shifted in;
Considerable lack of vigour to his riding when he was on the fence, having passed M ELEVEN (App I Fikri) over the last 150M.

The Stewards took into consideration App K Pavinthran’s guilty plea, riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, with effect from 23 July 2023 and to expire on 22 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

TUESDAY, 1 AUGUST 2023, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer S Sivan was reprimanded for failing to ensure COME AND TAKE ALL worked in the designated area when ridden by a trackwork rider.

STR S Salee reprimanded for working TUN O’REILLY on the grass slower than the permitted level. Trainer S Hamilton was advised that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.

STR P Haris was reprimanded for failing to slow his mount, BE BEE to a trot before traversing the 1000M crossing, when working on the grass.

POST RACE URINE:

15 &16 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 27 July 2023 (V23/108) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 59 coded urine and 61 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 16 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 &16 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 27 July 2023 (V23/109) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 16 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

22 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 27 July 2023 (V23/111) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

22 JULY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 27 July 2023 (V23/112) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

14 MAY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 19 May 2023 (V23/068) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	UNLIMITED STAR	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
5	STRONG N BRAVE	Respiratory distress	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 5 AUGUST 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

ELENA OF AVALOR & GREATEST ALL TIME

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

META SPRINT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

WINNING SMILE

Reared at the start & lost considerable ground.

1 Starting Stall

–

CONSTANT JUSTICE

No significant finding

–

VILLAGE STAR

No significant finding

–

NAJWAN

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

JUNGLE KING

Cut off fore

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

–

BLOOD ROYAL

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 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 HY Cheng

ROYAL FLUSH

5/8/23

500

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer HY Cheng

ROYAL FLUSH

5/8/23

500

Rules 35(1) & 41(7)

App AB Riduan

ROYAL FLUSH

5/8/23

500

Rule 41(7)

Jockey M Ewe

RAINBOW FISH

5/8/23

250

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer F Maynard

GREAT EXPECTATION

5/8/23

250

Rule 152(5)(a)

App WW Cheah

THE MAREEBA MANGO

5/8/23

500

Rule 152(5)(a)

16/6

Trainer BT Lim

SATURDAY

25/7/23

2000

Rule 135(7)

Suspension(s)

App M Lukman (REMO MAMA) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(22/7)

App K Pavinthran (SPEEDY DEMON) – 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10)