Selangor Meeting – 4 Aug | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

[Course A (+4M) – Running rails position 4M from the 1800M to the 425M (short course) & to the 625M (long course) & true position in the straight.]

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

RACE 1 (R968) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) was slow to begin.

In the early stages, EASTERN TOWKAY (KC Wong) and MERCHANT MARINE (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely.

A post-race veterinary examination of MERCHANT MARINE revealed no significant finding.

RACE 2 (R969) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

RACING MAN (App S Saddam) which proved very difficult to load and after being placed in the barrier, the gelding’s bridle and blinkers shifted and had to be refitted. This caused a delay of several minutes. RACING MAN will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. RACING MAN was then slow to begin.

FLEDGELING (KC Wong) raced wide throughout.

RAMZES (HS Gill) threw its head on jumping, losing considerable ground.

Near the 475M, FORTUNE SPIRIT (S Anandan) laid inwards when he dropped his near side rein.

NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini) had to be taken outwards passing the 150M to obtain a clear run.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	RAMZES	+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R970) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

WEATHER MAN (S Ruzaini) slipped when the start was effected, and near the 900M, laid outwards, bumping with MOONSHINE MISTRESS (KC Wong).

At the 550M, ASIA (AK Lim) laid inwards and made contact with SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App A Suriya).

Near the 300M, D’GREAT WIN (App L De Souza) shifted inwards causing SECKILL (S Anandan) to steady.

At the 300M, SHANGHAI NIGHTS and CALVADOS (O Chavez) came together.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOONSHINE MISTRESS, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MOONSHINE MISTRESS, 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
3	BEAUTIFUL ONE	Lame near fore & off hind	1000M/vet		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)
3	DONT MIND IFIDO			+21
3	WEATHER MAN			-17
3	MAGICAL PARK			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R971) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

MOGAN’S PRIDE (AK Lim) which cast its near fore plate behind the barrier, had to be reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

ELITE CONQUEROR (HS Gill) jumped outwards at the start, inconveniencing GOOD DEAL (App WK Lee).

POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) dipped shortly after the start.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of HIGH TENSILE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 850M, he allowed HIGH TENSILE to shift onto NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Ruzaini) causing D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App L De Souza) to be tightened and checked.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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 with effect from 12 August 2019 and to expire on 18 August 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:39pm).

ROCK EAGLE (S Mutaza) steadied near the 150M when BIG SUPER (App R Nuqman) shifted out.

Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of ROCK EAGLE, was questioned as to the reason that after being in the lead division, ROCK EAGLE had been allowed to drop out to a rearward position. He stated that this is the best ROCK EAGLE had commenced after a considerable time and that after travelling 200M, he believed the gelding had become unbalanced and had held it together. He also stated that by the 800M, ROCK EAGLE was not travelling well and only raced moderately in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of ROCK EAGLE revealed that it was lame off fore and lame off hind, and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of MOGAN’S PRIDE, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MOGAN’S PRIDE 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.

App R Nuqman, the rider of BIG SUPER, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG SUPER revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R972) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

SHOQEET (J De Souza) raced wide in the early stages.

At the 475M, BAHAR (B Pinheiro) veered out sharply, bumping TILSWORTH FREDDIE (App A Suriya). Jockey B Pinheiro was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT LIGHT, dropped his whip at the 175M. He was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

Both MOZART ECLIPSE (J Low) and BAHAR drifted out over the final 35M.

JUST NAME IT (SU Lim) which was beaten 27 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ODE TO JOY (App S Saddam) returned with multiple superficial skin lacerations on the off hind hock and clipped heel bulb. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R973) STAYER STAKES C – 1800M (LONG COURSE A)

SACRED EMPIRE (App M Akmazani) raced wide in the middle stages of the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of MR PAULANDRE (B Pinheiro) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 600M gallop test before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R974) MAX TWO STAKES – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Acting on veterinary advice that VAIN TYCOON (S Ruzaini) had sustained laceration to the left side of the muzzle (float injury), was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:01pm. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

POKEMON BABY (J Low) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of the rider and was passed fit to race.

WHAT (Y Aify) and GROUND ATTACK (S Salee) were slow into stride.

Near the 850M, TILSWORTH JACOBI (App M Akmazani) which was racing fiercely, laid outwards and then restrained off the heels MYSTIC MASTER (App R Nuqman). When shifting in, TILSWORTH JACOBI caused POKEMON BABY, which was racing fiercely, to be restrained.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CALLIXTUS (J De Souza) returned with superficial skin laceration on the near fore knee. The mare will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of POKEMON BABY revealed that it was lame near 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
7	VAIN TYCOON	Laceration to the left side of the muzzle (float injury)	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 2:01pm
7	ASHQAR	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R975) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SUPERSTARDOM (App A Suriya) jumped with its head in the air.

Before mounting, Jockey J De Souza (LARSON) advised that his mount did not have his saddle. It was ascertained that CONFEAT (O Chavez) was saddled with Jockey J De Souza’s saddle. Both riders Jockey O Chavez (CONFEAT) and Jockey J De Souza (LARSON) were reweighed and this necessitated a delay of 10 minutes.

On Inquiry, the Stewards were satisfied that the shared Valet of Jockeys O Chavez and J De Souza had inadvertently placed the incorrect saddle cloth numbers with their saddles.

Valet Ismail Bin Salleh (V.11) pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he as a licensed Valet acting on behalf of Jockeys O Chavez and J De Souza in this race, mistakenly add the wrong saddle cloth numbers for CONFEAT and LARSON respectively.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Valet Ismail’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous related record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended for a period of one (1) month with effect from 5 August 2019 and to expire on 4 September 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (7:20pm).

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of TYPHON, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of TYPHON 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	CHAR KWAY TEOW	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 (R976) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.

TAFFETAS (J De Souza) and THE DODGER (J Low) were slow into stride.

BADCOE (S Ruzaini) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S CASINO (HS Gill) 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.

Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of INTROIT, when questioned as to why the gelding had raced in rearward position throughout, advised that the gelding had led at its previous start some 5 weeks prior in a weaker class. With today’s distance (1200M), he stated that he had instructed that INTROIT to be ridden in a rearward position as the horse was best suited over a longer distance. Jockey SU Lim, the rider of INTROIT, stated that the gelding had showed no pace and had appeared to resent the kick-back.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	BACH’S AIR	Capacity field	–	EA
9	INNIMINYMINEMOW	Capacity field	–	EA
9	HAPPY DAYZ	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 (R977) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

WAR LORD (S Ruzaini) raced wide until the turn into the straight.

GERMAN SPEED (App R Nuqman) shifted out at about the 300M to obtain clear running.

SPIN FIRE (App WK Lee) drifted out over the concluding 150M and brushed with BRILLIANT STAR (AK Lim). An objection was lodged by Jockey AK Lim, the rider of BRILLIANT STAR, placed second against SPIN FIRE (App WK Lee), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 150M. 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. App WK Lee was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly when shifting ground in future.

BORN A FIGHTER (B Pinheiro) laid out under pressure over the closing stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of GALLOPY SWIFT (App CK Khaw) 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of GERMAN SPEED (App R Nuqman) revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	BIG CENTURY	Capacity field	–		EA
10	D’GREAT HAWK	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	GALLOPY SWIFT			+35
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R978) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 6pm.

D’GREAT STAR (J De Souza) and SOLID BRISK (S Anandan) bumped on jumping.

MAJOR GREEN (S Muniandy) raced wide throughout.

MAJOR GREEN which was beaten 21 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.

Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of STREETS OF FIRE, and Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SOLID BRISK, reported that their horses raced greenly.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of STREET OF LONDON, will be questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the straight at a date to be fixed.

When questioned as to the reason he had raced in a forward position on NOVA EAGLE, Jockey AK Lim stated that NOVA EAGLE was always a front runner and from Barrier 4, he had intended to lead. Further, he had held NOVA EAGLE together as it was a broken-winded horse but it faded in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	PURAVI	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	STREETS OF FIRE			+26
11	MR O’REILLY			+26
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 3 (R961) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY,

3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019

At the conclusion of an inquiry on 4 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, App S Saddam, the rider of GRAND SHOW, in the presence of his employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer S Siva, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed GRAND SHOW to shift in and near the 50M, caused MR MIURA (SU Lim) to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Saddam’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 5 August 2019 and to expire on 17 August 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11:45am).

RACE 4 (R962) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY,

3 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 4 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of GROUND CONTROL. Further evidence was taken from App S Saddam, the rider of GROUND CONTROL, in the presence of Trainer S Siva, his employing Trainer’s representative, and Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of GROUND CONTROL.

After considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards reminded App S Saddam of his obligations to ride every race in a positive manner.

RACE 6 (R846) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), MYDORA CUP, SUNDAY, 7 JULY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 4 August 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into an incident shortly after the start where Jockey Y Aify (MAYBE) was dislodged from his horse. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of MAYBE, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SACRED SURFER, and App S Saddam, the rider of BACH’S AIR.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SACRED SURFER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in shortly after the start thereby causing BACH’S AIR to be restrained and shifted in, which caused MAYBE to strike that horse’s heels and blundered, dislodging Jockey Y Aify.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:27pm).

Jockey O Chavez subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
8	SUPERSTARDOM	App N Varmah	App A Suriya	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LIKA TIGER	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
1	ZHAN SHEN	Chronic degenerative joint disease of both fore fetlocks	1000M/vet	–
2	NORMAN	Chronic osteoarthritis of the near fore fetlock & knee	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	–
3	LONE PACER	Speedy cut near hind	Vet exam	–
3	OSCAR ECLIPSE	Heel bulb injury off fore foot	Vet exam	–
3	GLOBAL ARMY	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
9	DIAMOND SET	Myositis over the hind-quarters	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MERCHANT MARINE

No significant finding

–

RACING MAN

Very difficult to load

1 Starting Stall

–

MOONSHINE MISTRESS

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey KC Wong reported – not striding out freely

ROCK EAGLE

Lame off fore & off hind

1000M/vet

Jockey S Mutaza reported – not striding out freely

MOGAN’S PRIDE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey AK Lim reported – not striding out freely

BIG SUPER

Lame near hind

1000M/vet

App R Nuqman reported – not striding out freely

ODE TO JOY

Multiple superficial skin lacerations on the off hind hock & clipped heel bulb

Vet exam

–

JUST NAME IT

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

MR PAULANDRE

Respiratory distress

600M gallop

–

VAIN TYCOON

Laceration to the left side of the muzzle (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 2:01pm

CALLIXTUS

Superficial skin laceration on the near fore knee

Vet exam

–

POKEMON BABY

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

TYPHON

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey AK Lim reported – not striding out freely

LIM’S CASINO

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

GALLOPY SWIFT

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

GERMAN SPEED

No significant finding

–

HAPPY GHOST

Laceration to the left hind thigh (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 3:30pm

MAJOR GREEN

Poor performance

1000M/vet

(from the Starting Stall)

–

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

D’GREAT LIGHT

4/8/19

RM1000/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Jockey KC Wong (HIGH TENSILE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(3/8)

App S Saddam (GRAND SHOW) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(7/7)

Jockey O Chavez (SACRED SURFER) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) [Stay of Sentence granted]

Follow Up

R11

Jockey Y Aify (STREET OF LONDON)