Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A4

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Jarry Chong (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1244) CLASS 5 B – 1500M (LC A4)

1	CHER (R Shafiq)	Shifted in from the whip whilst hanging in from the 450M.
2	MIGHT IS RIGHT (KC Tham)	Brushed runner on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
7	APOLLO ROCK (WW Cheah)	Brushed runner on jumping.
8	BLACK TAIPAN (App H Haikal)	Switched out to continue its run at the 400M.
9	OVERSEER (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
10	SNAGGLE PUSS (App S Shazmin)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	NAMBIAR ROCKET	Capacity field	–	EA
1	COMMODORE LINCOLN	Capacity field	–	EA
1	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	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 (R1245) CLASS 5 A – 1500M (LC A4)

1	BIG KING (App R Nuqman)	Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
3	GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim)	Brushed at the start.
4	LANKARAN (KP Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight, shifted in away from the whip from the 300M, awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages and could not be ridden out to the finish as a consequence.
5	ROCK N ROLL (KC Tham)	Slow into stride and raced wide in the early stages.
6	UPTOWN GIRL (App I Fikri)	Clipped heels with runner in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
8	CANDY RAIN (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of BIG KING, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at approximately the 100M to the finish, he shifted out causing UPTOWN GIRL to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’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 20 November 2023 and to expire on 2 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (1:09pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	FLYING BABY	Capacity field	–		EA
2	QUASAR	Capacity field	–		EA
2	SMART RACER	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)
2	TURF PRINCESS			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1246) CLASS 4 A – 1700M (LC A4)

3	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
5	NORDIC GEM (J Low)	Hung outwards throughout.
7	LITTLE PONY (App H Haikal)	Hung inwards in the straight. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
9	SILENT PRINCE (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide in the early stages.
10	MAESTRO (HK Cheng)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	SEMANTAN PRINCE	Capacity field	–	EA
3	PACIFIC THUNDER	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 (R1247) CLASS 4 B – 1300M (LC A4)

ICHIKA BACHIKA

(App T Ammar)

Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M, thereafter was shifted out for a clear run at the 250M. Took a number of awkward strides in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

LIM’S UNIQUE

(App I Fikri)

Withdrawn at 1:29pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	LIM’S UNIQUE	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 1:29pm
4	THE GENERAL	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 (R1248) CLASS 4 A – 1300M (LC A4)

1	THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	D’GREAT TIMING (KP Lim)	Raced onto and clipped heels.
4	META HILTON (App AB Riduan)	Brushed at the start. Apprentice was reminded of his obligation to be sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Hung outwards in the straight. Rider dropped his right side rein in the straight.
9	MAJESTIC WAY (App H Haikal)	Brushed at the start
10	SOMAR (R Shafiq)	Was momentarily inconvenienced at the 1100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	IRONCLAD	Ulcerative epiglottis & respiratory infection	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)
5	GOLDEN PEACH			+19
5	MAJESTIC WAY			+20
5	SELANGOR STAR			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1249) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LC A4)

1	MOONGATE LIGHT (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	D’GREAT DUCHESS (KP Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
3	HANDSOME BENZ (App R Nuqman)	Withdrawn at 2:44pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	PERFECT (App I Fikri)	Eased when awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 500M.
6	RAGNAR (App AB Riduan)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	MERYL (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. In the concluding stages, shifted out to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	HANDSOME BENZ	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 2:44pm
6	ZANJABEEL	Capacity field	–	EA
6	VULCAN	Capacity field	–	EA
6	SPRIRIT RAMPAGE	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 (R1250) MAX TWO STAKES – 1200M (SC A4)

4	WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
6	LION KING (App AB Riduan)	Apprentice was reminded of his obligation to be sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
7	MONDAY (HS Gill)	Hung outwards throughout the race.
8	ALEXANDER (L De Souza)	Hung inwards from the 300M and shifted in away from the whip.
9	PURE PERFECTION (AK Lim)	Returned cast near fore plate. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
11	I LOVE YOU (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin. Showed an inclination to lay out and raced wide in the running.
12	BE YOURSELF (App H Haikal)	Shifted out in order to obtain clear running at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SHIMI GO	Swollen off hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
7	TAKREEM	Laceration wound off fore	Vet exam		Course scratching
7	HEX MARK	Bruised near fore tendon	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)
7	LION KING			+17
7	I LOVE YOU			+17
7	BE YOURSELF			+41
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1251) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A4)

4	GOLD SKY BILLION (App R Nuqman)	Showed an inclination to hang outwards on the turn and was briefly inconvenienced at the 600M.
5	WHIZ FIZZ (App T Ammar)	Fly-jumped, brushed the gates and was slow to begin, losing ground. 1 Starting Stall test. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
6	CROWN GIFT (SU Lim)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 400M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
7	STRAP MARKS (KP Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	MISS THYRA (AK Lim)	Rider’s whip was dislodged from his hand which was struck by a clod near the 300M.
10	INVISIBLE (App M Seelan)	Apprentice was warned against the practice of conceding unnecessary ground and to ride with sufficient vigour in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	PERFECT BRANDZ	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 3:44pm
8	THE CROWN JEWEL	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	CROWN GIFT			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1252) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A4)

4	QIJI DIAMOND (R Shafiq)	Brushed at the stalls. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
6	SYMBOL OF COURAGE (L De Souza)	Brushed at the stalls.
10	RS DIAGO (AK Lim)	Brushed at the stalls.
11	PERFECT RUN (App M Seelan)	Rider dropped his whip near the 350M and was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	ZULFIKAR	Allergic reaction	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)
9	STAR TALENT			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1253) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)

3	CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman)	Shifted out at the 1100M.
5	VALERIE PEGASUS (R Shafiq)	Hung outwards in the straight.
7	CAORUNN (App H Haikal)	An inquiry into the riding of this gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
8	HANDSOME BOY (App AB Riduan)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) *(See Report).
9	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Nazir)	Raced 3 wide without cover in the running.
10	ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App M Ekdihar)	Carried out at the 1100M.

Trainer KC Tiang was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on HAPPY PRINCESS.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App AB Riduan, the rider of HANDSOME BOY, in the presence of his Acting Employing Trainer, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at the 1100M and the 1000M when insufficiently clear of ANDADO (SU Lim) and HAPPY PRINCESS (App R Nuqman) respectively causing each horse to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AB Riduan’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 20 November 2023 and to expire on 3 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:50pm).

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

RACE 11 (R1254) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)

1	NOVA FACTOR (App AB Riduan)	Brushed at the start and slow to begin.
2	SELANGOR BABY (HS Gill)	Steadied and took evasive action to avoid the fallen rider at the 200M.
3	MY MONEY (App H Haikal)	An inquiry into the riding of this gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
6	BAGHDAD (R Shafiq)	Brushed at the start and slow to begin.
7	FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (SU Lim)	Stumbled and broke down at the 200M, dislodging rider. Rider was subsequently examined by the Club Doctor.
8	FIRST COMMAND (J Low)	Brushed at the start and slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages.
9	LET’S COME ON BABY (HK Cheng)	Raced wide in the early stages.
10	STAY THE COURSE (S Ruzaini)	Steadied and took evasive action to avoid the fallen rider at the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	CONSTANT JUSTICE	Capacity field	–	EA
11	THE STORM	Capacity field	–	EA
11	EL MACHO	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

POST RACE URINE:

21 & 22 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 November 2023 (V23/164) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 58 coded urine and 58 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 October 2023 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21 & 22 OCTOBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 November 2023 (V23/165) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 22 October 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

4 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 10 November 2023 (V23/170) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 November 2023 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

4 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 10 November 2023 (V23/171) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

12 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 16 November 2023 (V23/175) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 November 2023 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

12 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 16 November 2023 (V23/176) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	I LOVE YOU	Unfixed	HK Cheng	EA
7	BE YOURSELF	Unfixed	App H Haikal	EA
7	MAGIC PLAYER	Unfixed	J Low	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	MOMENT OF JUSTICE	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, SUNDAY, 19 NOVEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SNAGGLE PUSS

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

CANDY RAIN

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

LITTLE PONY & MAESTRO

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

ICHIKA BACHIKA

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

THUNDER DRAGON

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

MOONGATE LIGHT & RAGNAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

PURE PERFECTION

Poor performance / Cast near fore plate

1000M/Vet

–

WHIZ FIZZ

Fly-jumped, brushed the gates & slow to begin, losing ground / Lame near fore

1000M/Vet from the Starting Stall (2 weeks embargo)

–

CROWN GIFT

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

STRAP MARKS

No significant finding

–

QIJI DIAMOND

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

HANDSOME BOY

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

FANTASTIC ECLIPSE

Fractured off fore fetlock.

–

Humanely euthanized.

FIRST COMMAND

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer KC Tiang

HAPPY PRINCESS

19/11/23

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

App R Nuqman (BIG KING) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

App AB Riduan (HANDSOME BOY) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R10

App H Haikal (CAORUNN)

R11

App H Haikal (MY MONEY)