Selangor Meeting – 29 May 2021

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2021

SATURDAY, 29 MAY 2021 

STATE OF TRACK: Good           

Course A (True Position) 

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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 James Yu.

RACE 1 (R446)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (LONG COURSE) 

Acting on veterinary advice that BOOM ALMIGHTY (App WW Cheah) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 12:13pm. BOOM ALMIGHTY will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

NOVA DASHING (J Low) was slow into stride.

After jumping awkwardly, SMIDDY BYRNE (App S Uzair) had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of ASIAN JET (J Daniel).

NOVA DASHING (J Low) drifted in over the concluding stages, causing SPARKLE LOT (App N Varmah) to be restrained near 100M.  At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider of NOVA DASHING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Low’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 midnight 30 May 2021. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

BOOM ALMIGHTY

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 12:13pm

1

SGFIFTY

Stewards’ Order

1

ALL MY EYE

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

EMPEROR WARRIOR

Stewards’ Order

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 RACE 2 (R467)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (LONG COURSE)

 STRONG N BRAVE (S Ruzaini) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing KUBERA’S CHIEF (App R Nuqman).

Near the 1000M, KUBERA’S CHIEF which was racing fiercely, shifted in, crowding POWERFUL FIGHTER (L De Souza).

BLACK MAMBA (J De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

ARTEMISIA OF CARIA

Capacity field

EA

2

LUCK MAK MAK

Capacity field

EA

2

BITCOIN KING

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 (R468)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE)

SMART MASTER (App S Uzair) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing READY TO SEVENLUCK (S Ruzaini).

On jumping, App R Nuqman (TRINITY ROYAL) became unbalanced.

Near the 1000M, LA FAMILIA (J Shankar) lost its action in the hind legs and lost considerable ground. This inconvenienced FLEDGELING (App S Sia). LA FAMILIA was then eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of LA FAMILIA revealed no significant finding. In light of this, Trainer AB Abdullah was advised that LA FAMILIA will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

NEWTON

Hock abscess

1000M/vet

Course scratching

3

CATCH ME GREAT

Stewards’ Order

3

KYO

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 (R469)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE)

LIGHTNING HERO (App N Varmah) was slow into stride.

SWEET LODGE (HS Gill) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

Near the 175M, ORION (CK Khaw) rolled in, bumping RED SAPPHIRE (App S Sia).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

BERLINETTA

Stone-bruise near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

TIN’S MACHINE

Stewards’ Order

4

E SUPREME

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)

4

WINS

-17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R470)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE)

Acting on veterinary advice that EASTER MATE (J De Souza) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 2:42pm. EASTER MATE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

O’WHAT A FEELING (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.

Near the 575M, LEADING CELLIST (App Clyde Leck) strode onto the heels of the tiring SLEEPY JOE (J Shankar) which rolled in with LEADING CELLIST after being restrained.

PRINCE PEGASUS (L De Souza) was inclined to lay inwards over the final 200M.

FIVE HUNDRED (J Low) shifted out passing the 100M and brushed BLUE EYED BOY (App N Varmah).

A post-race veterinary examination of FIVE HUNDRED 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. 

A post-race veterinary examination of SLEEPY JOE revealed that it was lame near hind. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

EASTER MATE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 2:42pm

5

CALM AND TRANQUIL

Sore back

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

M SEVEN

Stewards’ Order

5

ALL WHITE

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

EASTER MATE

-21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R471)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

PEARL DANCER (App R Nuqman) raced wide in the middle stages.

Near the 200M, CHER (S Ruzaini) steadied momentarily when crossed by FIRST PRECINCT (R Shafiq).

FIRST PRECINCT returned with a cut to its off hind leg.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

NORTHERN KNIGHT

Capacity field

EA

6

SOON SEEKER

Capacity field

EA

6

ZA’EEM

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

PEARL DANCER

+15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R472)         OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

This race was delayed approximately 5 minutes in an attempt to load the field.

OBSIDIAN (App A Suriya) lost ground when MICHIKAWA (Z Zuriman) shifted out at the start.

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

KONG FU PANDA (MM Firdaus) was inclined to lay inwards over the concluding 150M.

Jockey Z Zuriman (MICHIKAWA) dropped his whip near the 500M. He was warned that a repetition of dropping the whip in future may lead to a penalty being imposed.

ROYAL FLUSH (J Low), SELANGOR EXPRESS (App R Nuqman) and KONG FU PANDA returned having cast their near hind, near fore and off hind plates respectively.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

NINGALOO

Stewards’ Order

7

LADY BOSS

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

METEOR LOUI

+23

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R473)         CLASS 3 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE)

On straightening, BEST TOTHELIGN (J De Souza) fractured its off fore pastern and veered outwards, dislodging Jockey J De Souza. BEST TOTHELIGN was subsequently humanely euthanized. BILLION SENSE (App R Nuqman) which was following, was inconvenienced and shifted outwards quickly, carrying TOUCH THE CLOUDS (MM Firdaus) wide. GALILEO’S APPROACH (App S Uzair) and PREMIUM RUSH (J Shankar) which were also following, had to be steadied as a consequent.

HANDSOME BENZ (HS Gill) tended to lay outwards over the concluding the 200M.

A post-race veterinary examination of SEMANTAN PRINCE (R Shafiq) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

HIGH COUNCIL

Capacity field

EA

8

LEGEND WAR

Capacity field

EA

8

ROYAL EXPLORER

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

BILLION SENSE

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R474)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

SPLENDOR (App S Uzair) jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer L Moy was advised that SPLENDOR will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

DIAMOND SET (App A Suriya) bounded in the air on jumping.

BELLA VELOCE (CK Khaw) and D’GREAT RICH (R Shafiq) bumped at the start.

In general crowding near the 150M, D’GREAT RICH was tightened for room on the inside of HAPPY BUFFALO (J De Souza) and had to be steadied.

BELLA VELLOCE shifted in over the concluding 150M and near the 75M, caused MR MOSA (L De Souza) to be restrained. In this incident, MR MOSA was struck on the head by the whip of Jockey CK Khaw (BELLA VELLOCE). In considering this issue, the Stewards accepted that it was accidental, however, considered that Jockey CK Khaw had acted carelessly and he was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

The Stewards considered a late report from the Starter that ME NO MARSH MELLOW (MM Firdaus) had started from an incorrect barrier. An inquiry into this will be conducted at a later stage.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

CHINO DINERO

Stewards’ Order

9

REALITY

Capacity field

EA

9

BAADSHAH

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 (R475)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE) 

REDOUBT (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly, losing ground.

LUCKY JUSTICE (J Shankar) was slow into stride.

STAY THE COURSE (J De Souza) veered inwards quickly when struck with the whip near the 300M and baulked from the running rail, losing considerable ground.

When questioned regarding the reason why BEIJING STAR was in a rearward position in the early stages, Jockey J Low advised that he had intended to ride the gelding midfield, however, BEIJING STAR had failed to show any dash and he felt that the gelding was of a totally different demeanour to its previous start. Trainer HY Cheng stated that he was disappointed with the gelding’s performance, however, advised that BEIJING STAR had not eaten up well since its last work on Tuesday. He had no concern regarding the horse’s suitability for today’s race but believed that the horse may benefit from an ease in his work load. In light of this, BEIJING STAR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again and was impounded.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

ROC THAT

Capacity field

EA

10

ELISE

Capacity field

EA

10

RED SYMPHONY

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)

10

BANGALORE

-16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R476)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

Acting on veterinary advice that MR ALFONSO (App WW Cheah) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 5:30pm. MR ALFONSO will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

HAVANA (R Shafiq) which refused to be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:48pm. In light of its previous history, HAVANA will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.

When the start was effected, HARVEYWALLBANGER (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and veered outwards badly in front of MARTIN VJ (App A Suriya), dislodging Jockey CK Khaw.

Prior to “All Clear” and after interviewing Jockey CK Khaw and Trainer R Lines as well as the Official Starter, the Stewards were satisfied that on the evidence presented and the view of the Official Starter that HARVEYWALLBANGER had been denied a fair start, subsequently HARVEYWALLBANGER was declared a non-starter under the provisions of MRA Rule 115.

CONFEAT (J Shankar) bounded in the air at the start.

HYDRANT (App K Pavinthran) raced wide in the middle stages.

SPEEDY DEMON (App N Varmah) was taken outwards near the 500M and raced wide on straightening.

MARTIN VJ had to be restrained when running onto the heels of HYDRANT near the 350M.  

A post-race veterinary examination of MAGNUM BRILLIANCE (HS Gill) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

MR ALFONSO

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 5:30pm

11

HAVANA

Refused to be loaded

2 Starting Stall tests

Withdrawn at 5:48pm

11

WHAT A BOSS

Capacity field

EA

11

D’GREAT DUCHESS

Capacity field

EA

11

GENERAL CHENG

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

MR ALFONSO

-23

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 5 (R470) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) & RACE 11 (R476) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 29 MAY 2021 – CURRENT MEETING 

Trainer KP Hoy and Ah Piau, his Assistant Trainer, will be questioned regarding the suitability and aspects of the withdrawal of the EASTER MATE and MR ALFONSO in Race 5 and Race 11 respectively, in today’s race meeting.


INQUIRY INTO A REPORT CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4211” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 18 APRIL 2021 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB, WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN MITRAGYNINE 

The Stewards conducted an inquiry on Thursday, 20 May 2021 by Zoom connection, into the Analyst’s Report that Sample Coded “J-4211” which was taken on 18 April 2021 at the Selangor Turf Club, was found to contain mitragynine. Evidence was taken from Apprentice Jockey AB Riduan, from whom the sample was taken and his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng.

Apprentice AB Riduan was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) with having supplied a sample at the Selangor Turf Club on 18 April 2021 which upon analysis, was found to contain the prohibited, mitragynine.

In considering a penalty, the Stewards took into account; Apprentice AB Riduan’s personal circumstances, the penalties imposed on two riders recently at SLTC for similar offences and that Apprentice AB Riduan had been stood down from races, trials and trackwork since 24 April 2021, as such Apprentice A B Riduan was suspended from riding in races from 20 May 2021 until midnight 23 June 2021.


WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY JOCKEY WONG KAM CHONG (KC WONG) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF ONE (1) MONTH FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “BERLINETTA” IN RACE 3 (R323), CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) ON SUNDAY, 18 APRIL 2021 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021

Jockey KC Wong who lodged an appeal against his suspension of one (1) month for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 12 May 2021.

After consideration, the Racing Stewards acceded to his application and his deposit will be refunded.  His suspension commenced on 15 May 2021 and to expire on 14 June 2021, both dates inclusive.


RACE 8 (R372) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE) & RACE 9 (R373) SUPREME B – 1400M (LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 25 APRIL 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2021 

The Stewards concluded their inquiries into the reasons for: STRAP MARKS in Race 8 and DESIRE SKY in Race 9 being late withdrawals on Sunday, 25 April 2021.

Trainer R Lines advised that his stable staff numbers and composition had been severely curtailed and changed due to a considerable number of personnel being isolated because of Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). He had taken it upon himself not to attend the races.

With his non-attendance and reduced staff, this had resulted in a lack of personnel who would normally check all race day preparation details. He further advised of several personal issues that had compounded the problem of both horses not being presented to race.

In considering the elements of the case, the Stewards were satisfied that the unique circumstances due to Covid-19 SOP lockdown, had brought about the error and took no further action.


WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL BY JOCKEY CALVIN GOON (C GOON) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF SIX (6) WEEKS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “SPIN FIRE” IN RACE 11 (R183) ON SUNDAY, 14 MARCH 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2021

Jockey C Goon who lodged an appeal against his suspension of six (6) weeks for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 4 May 2021.

After consideration, the Racing Stewards acceded to his application and his deposit will be refunded. His suspension commenced on 5 May 2021 and to expire on 16 June 2021, both dates inclusive.


POST RACE URINE:        

2 MAY 2021

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2021                                               

The report dated 6 May 2021 (V21/036) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine samples and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 May 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

2 MAY 2021

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2021 

The report dated 6 May 2021 (V21/037) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 May 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

15TH MAY 2021

PENANG TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2021

The report dated 27th May 2021 (V21/041) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 22 bottles of coded urine samples and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17th May 2021 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15TH MAY 2021

PENANG TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2021

The report dated 27th May 2021 (V21/042) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17th May 2021 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

SMIDDY BYRNE

Unfixed

App S Uzair

EA

3

SMART MASTER

Unfixed

App S Uzair

EA

3

D’GREAT SWIFT

Unfixed

L De Souza

EA

8

HONGCHENG

App M Lukman

App A Suriya

Stewards’ Order

 

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

RAINBOW FISH

Acute tendonitis

Vet exam

10

HAPPY BOX SIX

Swollen near hind hock

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 MAY 2021

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

BOOM ALMIGHTY

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 12:13pm

3

LA FAMILIA

Stewards’ Direction / No significant finding

1000M/vet

5

EASTER MATE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 2:42pm

5

FIVE HUNDRED

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

5

SLEEPY JOE

Lame near hind

Vet exam

6

FIRST PRECINCT

Cut off hind

7

TOM YAM

No significant finding

7

ROYAL FLUSH

Cast near hind plate

7

SELANGOR EXPRESS

Cast near fore plate

7

KONG FU PANDA

Cast off hind plate

8

SEMANTAN PRINCE

No significant finding

8

BEST TOTHELIGN

Fractured off fore pastern

Euthanized

9

SPLENDOR

Jumped awkwardly & lost considerable ground

1 Starting Stall

10

BEIJING STAR

Stewards’ Direction

1000M/vet

Impounded

11

MR ALFONSO

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 5:30pm

11

HAVANA

Refused to be loaded

2 Starting Stall tests

Withdrawn at 5:48pm

11

MAGNUM BRILLIANCE

No significant finding

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

 

9

Jockey CK Khaw

BELLA VELOCE

29/5/21

RM500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R1

Jockey J Low (NOVA DASHING) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R9

Jockey MM Firdaus (ME NO MARSH MELLOW)

 

R5 & R11

Trainer KP Hoy (EASTER MATE & MR ALFONSO)