Selangor Meeting – 3 October 2020

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2020

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A (Rail @ 3M)

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 & Dr Edwards Samuel.

RACE 1 (R781) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

LINCOLN CITY (KC Wong) proved difficult to load, delaying the start, and when the start was effected, struck the outside gate, striking Jockey KC Wong’s knee. In light of this, LINCOLN CITY will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again. LINCOLN CITY was then ridden wide until straightening.

App P Mogun (ARTEMISTER) was cautioned with regards to his use of the whip.

RACE 2 (R782) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

Jockey SU Lim replaced Jockey R Rueven on EMPIRE BAY when the latter failed to arrive on course.

Prior to the start being effected, READY TO SEVENLUCK (KC Wong) tended to throw its head in the adjoining stall. In light of this, Trainer R Lines was advised that READY TO SEVENLUCK will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again.

STREET CHAMP (App A Suriya) proved difficult to load and dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of this Trainer C Leck was advised that STREET CHAMP will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

EMPIRE BAY (SU Lim) veered outwards at the start, bumping CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw).

TRINITY HONOR (App N Varmah) struck the running rail at the 1000M when pulling hard.

SPARKLE LOT (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding this, Jockey S Ruzaini advised that he had intended to come in as it had been trapped wide but then he elected to ease but STREET CHAMP which had commenced slowly, had improved behind him and he was unable to do so.

RACE 3 (R783) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

SKY RACING ACTIVE STAKES

BLOOD ROYAL (App CK Khaw) and I AM THE BOSS (App S Zulfikri) were slow to begin.

FARDUS (S Ruzaini) raced greenly and passing the 900M, veered inwards, crowding MISE EN GARDE (HS Gill) which in turn caused VAIN TYCOON (J Shankar) to be restrained.

Jockey J Shankar (VAIN TYCOON) dropped his whip at about the 600M. He was warned that a repetition of dropping the whip in future would lead to a penalty being imposed.

Near the 400M, GALILEO’S APPROACH (App S Uzair) and SUPER HERO (KC Wong) brushed. GALILEO’S APPROACH then drifted out over the concluding three (3) strides.

A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY GLORY (SU Lim) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	CHIPS	Capacity field	–		EA
3	BLESSEDWITHFORTUNE	Capacity field	–		EA
3	BAD BOYZ	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)
3	TRINITY GLORY			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R784) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

TAB LIVE SKY RACING VISION STAKES

GUILTY PLEASURES (App N Varmah) was squeezed at the start when CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman) shifted out at the same time as RADICAL FORCE (J Daniel) shifted in. GUILTY PLEASURES then raced fiercely in the early stages.

Racing to the 900M, RADICAL FORCE pulled hard.

From its wide barrier, FUSION POWER (Y Aify) raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight wide.

GUILTY PLEASURES raced erratically in the straight and had to be straightened on several occasions.

Jockey J Shankar, the rider of PREMIUM RUSH, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PREMIUM RUSH revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	FIRST PRECINT	Capacity field	–	EA
4	TURF PRINCESS	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 5 (R785) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE)

TAB STAKES

LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing BILLION SENSE (App A Zaimuddin) which lost ground.

Near the 1000M, GLORIA MARIS (C Goon) was inclined to lay outwards, bumping RACE FOR FAME (J Shankar).

At the 950M, LIM’S PERSHING (SU Lim) raced fiercely, throwing its head.

LISBOA STAR raced wide and fiercely in the middle stages.

Near the 650M, LIM’S PERSHING (SU Lim) had to be steadied when striding onto the heels of GLORIA MARIS (C Goon). The Stewards opened an inquiry into Jockey SU Lim’s riding of LIM’S PERSHING and adjourned it to a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S PERSHING revealed no significant finding.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RACE FOR FAME returned having cast its off fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	TEN EMPEROR	Capacity field	–	EA
5	CALLIXTUS	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 (R786) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

FOREVER AND EVER (App CK Khaw) was presented on course with a Temporary Passport and was withdrawn under the provisions of MRA Regulation 10.1 which states that a horse shall not be permitted to start in a race without an Official Passport. Trainer WC Lim was reminded of his obligations to ensure all his horses have the correct documentations.

NASSEB (J Shankar) shifted out, bumping KOPI BING (R Shafiq) which in turn shifted out, bumping with FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (KC Wong).

Shortly after the start, PROVE IT (J Low) shifted in, crowding UPTOWN GIRL (J Daniel) which had to be steadied. PROVE IT continued to race greenly into the straight.

KOPI BING was inclined to lay inwards when struck with the whip near the 350M.

Jockey KC Wong (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) dropped his whip near the 300M. He was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

UPTOWN GIRL (J Daniel) had to be steadied and taken outwards to obtain a clear run near 175M. The Stewards opened inquiry into the running and handling of UPTOWN GIRL and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	FOREVER AND EVER	Official Passport not available	–		Withdrawn
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	WINDOW OF TIME			-23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R787) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

TAB CREATE YOUR SPRING CALENDAR STAKES

After jumping awkwardly, LADY LAKSHMI (App P Mogun) was ridden wide throughout.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT PRIDE (J Low) 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.

The Stewards questioned App P Mogun as to why he was looking sidewards whilst being loaded. He stated that he had advised the handler that LADY LAKSHMI was of gentle disposition and was not inclined to kick in assisting to load the mare. The Stewards advised App P Mogun that he should not act in any manner which could lead to suspicion.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SILENT PRINCE (App N Varmah) returned having cast its near fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	GABBAR	Capacity field	–	EA
7	PACIFIC MYSTICAL	Capacity field	–	EA
7	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.

RACE 8 (R788) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY STAKES

ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Low) threw its head at the start and lost considerable ground. The Stewards opened an inquiry into this incident and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.

SPEEDY DEMON (J Daniel) veered inwards on jumping, crowding THAI BAHT (C Goon) which lost ground. SPEEDY DEMON raced erratically in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of PRESTO (App K Pavinthran) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	KASWAR	Bruised near fore carpus	1000M/vet & x-ray	Course scratching
8	SO THE THING	Capacity field	–	EA
8	O’REILLY BAY	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 (R789) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App CC Foo) jumped awkwardly and veered outwards, losing considerable ground. In assessing this incident, the Stewards believed that App CC Foo’s continued poor riding of horses from the start, required training. As such, App CC Foo is referred for specific start training, and is not permitted to ride in races until completed. D’GREAT ACHIEVER will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall Test before being declared to race again.

LIM’S KEYWAY (App A Zaimuddin) raced fiercely in the middle stages.

ALRALI (J Daniel) steadied slightly when crowded near the 25M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	TRUMPS UP	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SPIN FIRE	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 (R790) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

On jumping, GOOD LUCKY (App CC Foo) veered inwards and severely checked TALISMAN (J Shankar) which caused LINING TOGETHER (App CK Khaw) to be checked, and inconvenienced GOLDEN DRAGON (App S Sia). In assessing this incident, the Stewards considered they could substantiate a charge of careless riding under the Rules, however, as previously, App CC Foo (GOOD LUCKY) was subjected to a retraining order, the Stewards issued a reprimand.

EXCALIBUR (App A Najib) raced extremely wide for the entire race. When questioned regarding this, App A Najib stated that EXCALIBUR usually led, however, from its wide barrier, he had been instructed to attempt to ride the gelding off the pace but had been unable to do so as it travelled too well.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TALISMAN and RAPTOR revealed that they were lame off fore and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOOD LUCKY returned with a cut to its near hind leg.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	SONG KID	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2020

Jockey R Rueven was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 44(2) for failing to arrive on course within the prescribed time.

AMENDMENT

TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST / PRACTICE

A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that BAADSHAH returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and did not return having bled as initially reported. BAADSHAH will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test (after a 1-month embargo until 21 October 2020) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST RACE URINE:

20 SEPTEMBER 2020

PERAK TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2020

The report dated 1 October 2020 (V20/066) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 18 bottles of coded urine samples and 18 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 September 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

20 SEPTEMBER 2020

PERAK TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2020

The report dated 1 October 2020 (V20/067) 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 20 September 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	EMPIRE BAY	R Rueven	SU Lim	Non-attendance
3	MISE EN GARDE	R Rueven	HS Gill	Non-attendance
4	PREMIUM RUSH	R Rueven	S Ruzaini	Non-attendance

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GLORY AGE	Corneal ulcer right eye	Vet exam	–
1	MAGICAL TALENT	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
2	RED SAPPHIRE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	HAKUNA MATATA	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
9	READY TO STAR	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 3 OCTOBER 2020

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

LINCOLN CITY

Difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

–

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Threw its head

1 Starting Stall

–

STREET CHAMP

Proved difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

–

TRINITY GLORY

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

PREMIUM RUSH

No significant finding

–

RACE FOR FAME

Cast off fore plate

–

LIM’S PERSHING

No significant finding

–

D’GREAT PRIDE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

SILENT PRINCE

Cast near fore plate

–

PRESTO

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

–

TALISMAN

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

–

RAPTOR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

–

GOOD LUCKY

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

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

Jockey KC Wong

FANTASTIC ECLIPSE

3/10/2020

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

–

Jockey R Rueven

–

3/10/2020

RM1000/-

Rule 44(2)

Follow Up

Jockey SU Lim (LIM’S PERSHING)

Jockey J Daniel (UPTOWN GIRL)

Jockey J Low (ICHIKA BACHIKA)