Selangor Meeting – 29 Feb | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

SATURDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

(Rail at 4M Short/Long Course)

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.

RACE 1 (R294) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

Trainer MP Thwaites was fined RM1000/- for failing to ensure the vaccination of LADY LIBERTY (Z Zuriman) was updated under the provisions of MRA Regulation 20.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. LADY LIBERTY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12pm.

Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to present TRUMPS UP with ear-muffs as declared. The mare raced without ear-muffs.

On jumping ALAN (App S Sia) and AIR POWER (HK Cheng) bumped. ALAN then raced fiercely.

SUPER WOMAN (Y Aify) raced wide in the middle stages.

Near the 200M, BELIEVE IT OR NOT (SU Lim) shifted outwards, inconveniencing BARKER ROAD KID (App CK Khaw).

The breast-plate broke on AIR POWER. Jockey HK Cheng stated that this occurred on leaving the barriers. On inspection, the Stewards were satisfied that the breast-plate was not derelict.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BARKER ROAD KID returned with a cut to its off hind leg.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	NOVA BATTLE	Capacity field	–	EA
1	ONCE A THIEF	Capacity field	–	EA
1	READY TO STRIKE	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 (R295) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

HAPPY GHOST (App R Nuqman) which refused to enter the stalls, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2pm. HAPPY GHOST will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

COLCHESTER (App K Pavinthran) was slow to begin.

CATAPULT (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly, losing ground, and raced fiercely in the middle stages, throwing its head in the air near the 800M.

In the middle stages, LIM’S BULLET (HS Gill) and ABEBE (SU Lim) raced wide.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	HAPPY GHOST	Refused to enter the stalls	1 Starting Stall		Withdrawn at 2pm
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	LIM’S BULLET			-23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R296) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

ENCOSTA ZONE (R Rueven) proved difficult to load and dwelt as the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of this, Trainer F Maynard was informed that ENCOSTA ZONE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

In the early stages, SIX EMPIRE raced fiercely and had to be steadied when crossed by D’GREAT JOURNEY (J De Souza) near the 850M.

DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.

When making ground quickly in the straight, ENCOSTA ZONE was blocked for a clear run and had to be taken in across the heels of SIX EMPIRE (SU Lim) at the 150M. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven (ENCOSTA ZONE) that he intended to ride the mare in the mid division but after starting very poorly, ENCOSTA ZONE has been off the beat at the tail of the field. In the straight, the mare had intended to hang inwards and had been impeded on two (2) occasions.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	SPARKLE LOT	+17
3	ENCOSTA ZONE	+23
3	SIX EMPIRE	+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R297) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

From its wide barrier, RADICAL FORCE (O Chavez) was slow into stride.

In the middle stages, SAHABA (Y Aify) was ridden wide. Jockey Y Aify advised that he had intended to ride the horse handy but he had been unable from Barrier 5 to secure a position closer to the fence and was subsequently trapped wide. Further, SAHABA did not respond to his riding in the straight.

Running to the first turn, TIME TO INVEST (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide.

RACE 5 (R298) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

After being loaded, TRINITY GRACE (SU Lim) became fractious and was taken out of the stall. After a veterinary inspection, TRINITY GRACE was reloaded but again became fractious and pushed its way out of the rear half gate. TRINITY GRACE was subsequently reloaded and the start was effected. A subsequent veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE which stopped quickly in the straight after leading, revealed that it had sustained wounds on the left side.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE prior to the start and the loading manner. In light of its manner TRINITY GRACE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Zuriman, the rider of FIRST DANCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 850M, he shifted in, tightening FUSION POWER (App M Akmazani) which had to be checked. GOOD NEWS (KC Wong) which was following, was inconvenienced. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Zuriman‘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 which will commence on 1, 7 and 8 March 2020. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:05pm).

Near the 750M, SACRED SURFER (R Rueven) was held up behind TRINITY GRACE and BAHAR (O Chavez) which was following when being restrained, threw its head losing ground.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FUSION POWER returned having cast its off hind plate.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	MAGIC SEVENTY TWO	-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R299) SUPREME A (SW) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of GARIZA, reported that his horse was inclined to be buck in the early stages and raced erratically throughout the race.

STICK SEEKER (App S Uzair) raced extremely wide from the 800M, App S Uzair advised that STICK SEEKER had pulled very hard and he had raced wide when attempting to restrain the gelding.

Near the 100M, NOVA FALCON (R Shafiq) was taken up across the heels of DESIRE SKY (App CK Khaw) and inconveniencing METIER STAR (App L De Souza).

On inquiry, Jockey Z Zuriman, the rider of SACRED TONIC, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 600M, he shifted out causing BUENOS AIRES (KC Wong) to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Zuriman‘s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days which will commence on 1 and 7 March 2020, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:10pm).

RACE 7 (R300) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

CALL ME INVINCIBLE (O Chavez) veered outwards at the start.

LIM‘S SWIFT (R Nuqman) and GOD OF WAR (R Shafiq) raced wide in the middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of OVERLORD (KC Wong) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA HARBOUR (SU Lim) 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.

RACE 8 (R301) OPEN MAIDEN [WFA] – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT, placed second against SAHM (Y Aify) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 250M mark. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

In the middle stages, WEATHER MAN (App N Varmah) raced fiercely.

Near the 300M, MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT shifted in and brushed SAHM. Shortly thereafter, SAHM commenced to drift out, carrying MINUTESTOMIDNIGHT outwards until the finish. The Stewards warned Jockey Y Aify that he must straighten his mounts when they shift.

MAGIC ECLIPSE (R Rueven) raced wide throughout. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven advised that it had been his intention to race closer to the fence but had been unable to secure a position with horses on his inside. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards reminded him of his obligations to afford every runner the best opportunity to perform.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	MAGIC ECLIPSE	+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R302) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) and HORSEH (App R Nuqman) bumped on jumping.

After being slow to begin, HORSEH raced fiercely in the middle stages, and was impeded on several occasions in the straight. Trainer BT Lim was advised to engage a senior rider at the horse’s future starts.

Passing the 1000M, HORSEH (App R Nuqman) which was racing fiercely, shifted out, bumping heavily with the hind-quarters of BAADSHAH (App S Uzair).

O’REILLY BAY (O Chavez) raced fiercely in the middle stages and at the 400M, was held up for a run.

Approaching the 200M, VAIN TYCOON (SU Lim) was tightened between BLACK MAMBA (App L De Souza) and HORSEH.

BAADSHAH finished wide on the track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	MOGAN’S PRIDE	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 9 (R239) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App AR Aiman, the rider of NANA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Edwards, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out causing LISTEN (C Goon) to be checked.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AR Aiman’s guilty plea his riding record. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Selangor race days with effect from 29 February 2020 and 14 March 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (10:15am).

ADDENDUM / AMENDMENT

RACE 11 (R201) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

In apportioning the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that App A Zaimuddin (ELITE ROCKET) was licensed to ride by Penang Turf Club from 14 February 2020 to 31 March 2020. As such, the suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days should commence from 29 February 2020 and to expire on 1 March 2020, both dates inclusive.

POST RACE URINE:

8 & 9 FEBRUARY 2020

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 21 February 2020 (V20/022) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 61 bottles of coded urine samples and 65 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8 & 9 FEBRUARY 2020

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 21 February 2020 (V20/023) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 9 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

15 FEBRUARY 2020

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 21 February 2020 (V20/025) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 bottles of coded urine samples and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 FEBRUARY 2020

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 21 February 2020 (V20/025) 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 15 February 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
9	VAIN TYCOON	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	RED SAPPHIRE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	SENA FORTYTHREE	Swelling of the off fore pastern (soft tissue injury)	Vet exam	–
5	SATTAR	Multiple speedy cut on the near hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
6	HATTA	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
8	UNSHADOWED GENERAL	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (1 week embargo)	–
8	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 2020

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

BARKER ROAD KID

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

HAPPY GHOST

Refused to enter the stalls

1 Starting Stall

Withdrawn at 2pm

ENCOSTA ZONE

Difficult to load & dwelt, losing ground

1 Starting Stall

–

TRINITY GRACE

Fractious / Wounds on left side

1 Starting Stall

–

FUSION POWER

Cast off hind

–

OVERLORD

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

NOVA HARBOUR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

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

Trainer MP Thwaites

LADY LIBERTY

29/2/20

RM1000/-

Regulation 20.3 & 20.6

Trainer L Moy

TRUMPS UP

29/2/20

RM250/-

152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Jockey Z Zuriman (FIRST DANCE) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey Z Zuriman (SACRED TONIC) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Trainer SY Lim / Jockey SU Lim (TRINITY GRACE)