Selangor Meeting – 28 March 2021

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2021

SUNDAY, 28 MARCH 2021

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C (Rail @ 4M & Cutaway)

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr James Yu and Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R236) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

When the start was effected, READY TO SEVENLUCK (App WW Cheah) which was standing awkwardly, refused to jump, missing the start by approximately 10 lengths. In light of READY TO SEVENLUCK’s continued poor barrier manner history, the Stewards directed the gelding could not race for a period of 1 month and will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests with a senior rider before being declared to race again.

CONDADO (S Zulfikri) was slow into stride.

READY TO SEVENLUCK (WW Cheah) raced fiercely in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	Sore back & Skin problem	Vet exam		Course scratching
1	NOVA SPRIT	Capacity field	–		EA
1	WILLIAM KING	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)
	GIGANTE DEL ANDRE			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R237) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

SONNY BILL (C Goon) was slow to begin. Trainer K Coetzee was advised that SONNY BILL will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

ASIAN TIGER (HK Cheng) shifted in shortly after the start, crowding KING’S ORDER (SU Lim) which lost its position.

Jockey SU Lim and Trainer C Leck were questioned as to the riding manners of KING’S ORDER. Trainer C Leck stated that he had instructed that KING’S ORDER be ridden in a midfield positon, although the gelding had won when leading in its previous start contrary to the instructions. He believed that KING’S ORDER was better suited over the 1400M when ridden midfield.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	AUSSIE EAGLE	Capacity field	–	EA
2	PACIFIC MYSTICAL	Capacity field	–	EA
2	HIGH TENSILE	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 (R238) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

WALKING THUNDER (App S Uzair) was tightened between BAHAR (Y Aify) and MICHAELEARNSTOROCK (J Daniel).

Running to the 1150M, MICHAELEARNSTOROCK commenced to race fiercely and shifted out causing WALKING THUNDER to steady from the heels of ROC THAT (SU Lim).

D’GREAT LIGHT (KC Wong) and FIRST LIGHT (L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.

The saddle on MICHAELEARNSTOROCK slipped forward on straightening, causing Jockey J Daniel at a considerable disadvantage.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	FIRST DANCE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	STREETS OF FIRE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	STAY THE COURSE	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 (R239) SUPREME B (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

The Stewards questioned Trainer HY Cheng as to the late withdrawal of SHANGHAI NIGHTS (S Ruzaini). He advised that SHANGHAI NIGHTS had sustained a stable injury prior to being presented on course and was subsequently withdrawn at 12:15pm. The horse will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

TARGET (App N Varmah) which proved difficult to load, will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

BROTHER WIND (KC Wong) was slow into stride.

HUSSONATOR (L De Souza) jumped awkwardly, losing considerable ground.

The saddle on MAT SMART (J Daniel) slipped sideways, placing Jockey J Daniel at a considerable disadvantage and he was dislodged after passing the winning post. Jockey J Daniel was subsequently examined by the Club Doctor and passed fit to ride.

The Stewards questioned App R Nuqman (TRINITY GRACE) related to his riding of TRINITY GRACE. He advised that TRINITY GRACE always led and he had not urged the gelding.

App R Nuqman (TRINITY GRACE) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip on several occasions forward of the shoulder.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	Stable injury	1000M/vet	Withdrawn at 12:15pm
4	NEVERTHELESS	Nail prick injury	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	SHOQEET	Capacity field	–	EA
4	SELANGOR STAR	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 (R240) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

ISFAHAN (KC Wong), WINGED FOOT (J Low), SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) and GORDON G (App S Sia) were slow to begin.

Near the 800M, MADE IN CHINA (CK Khaw) steadied when striding onto the heels of the horse infornt.

150M after the finish, WINGED FOOT fell and sustained a fracture to the off hind and was subsequently humanely euthanized. Jockey J Low was subsequently examined by the Club Doctor and passed fit to ride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	SOUTHERN DRAGON	Capacity field	–	EA
5	OK KID	Capacity field	–	EA
5	BIG LIGHTNING	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 (R241) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

Prior to the “All Clear” being given, the Stewards interviewed Trainer BT Lim and Jockey HS Gill and considered whether TOP S was denied a fair start. The Stewards believed that although TOP S may have been standing awkwardly, it was not disadvantaged, the Official Starter advised that he had given adequate opportunity to the gelding and believed it was well prepared for a start. In light of TOP S jumping awkwardly, the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

UPTOWN GIRL (App N Varmah) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, HAPPY LUCKY STAR (S Ruzaini) was crowded after jumping awkwardly when TOP S shifted in.

SELANGOR ROCKET (App R Nuqman) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 900M, MAKE DREAM (AK Lim) and MAT ROCK (J Daniel) bumped. MAKE DREAM then had to steady when GOLDEN TOUCH (J Low) drifted off the fence.

On straightening, MAKE DREAM was allowed to roll out, causing PERFECT BRANDZ (App Clyde Leck) to shift outwards and inconvenienced HAPPY LUCKY STAR.

Jockey J Daniel eased MAT ROCK down in the straight and reported that the gelding was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MAT ROCK revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	ARTEMISIA OF CARIA	Capacity field	–	EA
6	GOLDEN NINETY TWO	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 (R242) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

When the start was effected, HARVEYWALLBANGER (KC Wong) reared, striking Jockey KC Wong’s head on the cross bar with him being dislodged. Jockey KC Wong was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down for the remainder of the races today. HARVEYWALLBANGER will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

HI BABY (S Muniandy) was slow into stride.

ELITE SILVERGHOST (HS Gill) dwelt, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	MARTIN VJ	Capacity field	–		EA
7	LISBOA STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
7	REDOUBT	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	MR MOSA			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R243) SUPREME A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

TURF PRINCESS (AK Lim) was withdrawn at 4:21pm when the Club Veterinary Surgeon advised that the mare had sustained a minor injury at the start. TURF PRINCESS will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ELITE EXCALIBUR (App AR Raiyan) and BROWCOW (S Ruzaini) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000M, DISTINCTIVE DARCI (App WW Cheah) dipped when striding onto the heels of WAR DRAGON (App S Uzair), and again had to be steadied near the 750M.

On returning to the saddling paddock, BROWCOW collapsed and expired.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	SARAAB	Capacity field	–		EA
8	READY TO ROCK	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	BROWCOW			-26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R244) SUPREME B – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

BLACK THORN (HS Gill) which was slow to begin, bumping the hind-quarters of ALJAWHRA (S Muniandy).

EYE GUY (J Daniel) veered outwards on jumping, inconveniencing WATCH THE THRONE (J Low).

Near the 150M, METIER STAR (App S Sia) shifted out causing ALJAWHRA to steady.

BLACK THORN was inclined to lay inwards near the 250M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	ELITE WATERGHOST	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SHAHBAA	Capacity field	–	EA
9	CERDAN	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 (R245) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

HAPPY DAYZ (J Daniel) veered inwards at the start, crowding IDEAL GUIDE (App S Sia) which in turn bumped M SEVEN (App R Nuqman) which became unbalanced and shifted in causing BELIEVER (App A Suriya) to be restrained. Jockey J Daniel was reprimanded for shifting in shortly after the start, and App S Sia was advised that he must make a greater effort to straighten his mount when they shift.

D’GREAT SPEED (S Ruzaini) began awkwardly.

App A Suriya (BELIEVER), when questioned, stated that he had been instructed to ride BELIEVER in a midfield position, however, having been severely inconvenienced from the outside, he was left in a rearward position and had attempted to position BELIEVER into the race shortly after. The Stewards questioned App A Suriya regarding the use of his whip in the straight and whilst accepting that it was his normal fashion, advised him that he ought to leave no cause for concern as of his true purpose.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	WARRIOR KING	Respiratory infection	Vet exam		Course scratching
10	KUTTNER	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet		Course scratching
10	BROKE IN LONDON	Bruised both fore suspensory ligament	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)
10	HAPPY DAYZ			-21
10	KOPI BING			+12
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R246) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

BARKER ROAD KID (CK Khaw) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:56pm when it was established that it was lame near fore. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

ULTIMATE KILLER (HS Gill) jumped outwards, making slight contact with MOONGATE GOLD (J De Souza) which was slowly away.

Near 150M, NOVA PHOENIX (SU Lim) shifted in under whip riding and caused TRUMPS UP (App S Uzair) to be eased. NOVA PHOENIX continued to shift further inwards, carrying SUPER GOOD (J Daniel) in. Jockey SU Lim was warned that he must straighten his mounts when they shift.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	BARKER ROAD KID	Lame near fore	1000M/vet		Withdrawn at 5:56pm
11	BLACK IS POWER	Capacity field	–		EA
11	TRINITY FLYING	Capacity field	–		EA
11	SMIDDY BYRNE	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	MOONGATE GOLD			-22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT (SLTC)

AMENDMENT

RACE 3 (R227) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 27 MARCH 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2021

Running to the 900M, READY TO GOOD LUCK (S Ruzaini) commenced to race fiercely and brushed the running rail when crowded on the inside of MR EXCHEQUER (W Faizal).

A post-race veterinary examination of I AM THE BOSS 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.

AMENDMENT

RACE 9 (R233) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 27 MARCH 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2021

ATTENTION (C Goon) was ridden wide throughout. The Stewards opened an inquiry into Jockey C Goon’s riding of ATTENTION.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
10	M SEVEN	App M Lukman	App R Nuqman	Compassionate Grounds
10	WINNING WAR	Unfixed	App S Uzair	EA
8	SHOWBOY	KC Wong	J Low	Medical
9	ALJAWHRA	KC Wong	S Muniandy	Medical
11	SUPER GOOD	KC Wong	J Daniel	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	ONLY WIN	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
11	GHOST AFFAIR	Cut near fore heel bulb	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 28 MARCH 2021

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Stood awkwardly & refused to jump

2 Starting Stalls

BLACK MAMBA

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

EASTER MATE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

SONNY BILL

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

–

BAHAR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

SHANGHAI NIGHTS

Stable injury

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 12:15pm

TARGET

Proved difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

–

MAT SMART

No significant finding

–

WINGED FOOT

Fractured off hind

–

Euthanized

TOP S

Stood & jumped awkwardly

1 Starting Stall

–

MAKE DREAM

No significant finding

–

MAT ROCK

No significant finding

–

HARVEYWALL-BANGER

Reared in the stalls

1 Starting Stall

–

ELITE SILVERGHOST

Dwelt, losing considerable ground

1 Starting Stall

–

BLUE HAWAII

No significant finding

–

App N Varmah reported the horse lame

TURF PRINCESS

Sustained minor injury

Vet exam

–

BROWCOW

Collapsed & expired

–

Samples collected for analysis

BARKER ROAD KID

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 5:56pm

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

App R Nuqman

TRINITY GRACE

28/3/21

RM250/-

41(6)(c)(i)