Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C4

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1355) CLASS 5 B – 1400M (LC C4)

2	SACRED SEA (SU Lim)	Squeezed out at the start. Shifted out away from the whip at the 400M.
3	READY TO SEVENLUCK (S Ruzaini)	Restless in the gates. Raced wide in the early stages. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
5	MY GOODNESS (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Rider advised by the Stewards to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query.
6	OFFICIAL (App R Nuqman)	Jumped out. Over-raced in the early stages.
7	ULURU (App SN Shiva)	Jumped in.
8	SUPER ATAS (App M Lukman)	Slow into stride. Hung inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	Capacity field	–	EA
1	TIN’S MACHINE	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 (R1356) CLASS 5 A – 1400M (LC C4)

2	SKYCRAPER (KP Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	STYLE OF DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout.
4	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Hung inwards in the straight and proved difficult to assist.
5	KING OF GLORY (App M Seelan)	The Stewards opened an inquiry into the riding of the gelding and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.
7	ROYALTY’S WISH (S Saddam)	Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages.
8	TURF PRINCESS (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. *(See Report)
10	I LOVE YOU (S Ruzaini)	Over-raced in the early stages and raced wide with cover throughout.

Jockey SU Lim appeared before the Panel and was advised that the Stewards had observed a number of inconsistencies in his riding in races. Jockey SU Lim was advised that whilst the Board was satisfied that no prejudice was caused from his inconsistency in this race, these occurrences will continue to be monitored by the Stewards.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ELISE	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 (R1357) CLASS 4 A – 1300M (LC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:45pm.

1	MAGIC THE ZHU (AM Aizat)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards from the 400M
2	RICH N POWERFUL (App S Shazmin)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 400M
4	CLERGYMAN (SU Lim)	Tightened at the 1000M.
5	BLEU MARINE (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip between the 500M and the 400M.
6	WECANDO (S Saddam)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and attempted to savage PACIFIC EMPIRE in the concluding stages.
8	NAUGHTY KID (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Tightened at the 1000M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight.
10	XANTHOS (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages and hung inwards in the straight. Returned cast near fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	INTREPID	Capacity field	–	EA
3	NAJWAN	Capacity field	–	EA
3	EMPHATIC	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 (R1358) METRO A – 1300M (LC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:15pm.

2	WHITE HOOF BIRD (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide without cover.
3	SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App T Ammar)	Raced wide without cover.
4	SAN ANDREAS (J De Souza)	Bumped at the 1000M.
5	WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
9	MOONGATE LIGHT (App M Seelan)	Saddle slipped backwards during running.
10	KRUGER (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Bumped at the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	READY TO ROCK	Swollen off hind tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
4	ZANJABEEL	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	SHANGHAI NIGHTS			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1359) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:50pm.

1	ACROBAT (WW Cheah)	Raced wide without cover in the running. Shifted in at the 800M.
2	ESTIJAAB (E Ferreira)	Raced wide with cover throughout.
3	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Proved difficult to be loaded. 2 Starting Stall tests. Slow into stride. Inconvenienced at the 800M.
4	KIWI KID (App M Lukman)	Raced wide in the early stages.
5	INFINITE WISDOM (S Saddam)	Withdrawn at 3:44pm: Exhibiting signs of heat stress & dehydration – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
6	BILLY MOJO (App R Nuqman)	Had to ease at the 800M.
8	LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of ACROBAT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 800M mark whilst riding ACROBAT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BILLY MOJO (App R Nuqman) and GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s 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, to be deferred, with effect from 31 December 2023 and to expire on 14 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	INFINITE WISDOM	Exhibited signs of heat stress & dehydration	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 3:44pm
5	SILENT PRINCE	Capacity field	–	EA
5	ZILFIKAR	Capacity field	–	EA
5	MERCURIAL TURN	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 (R1360) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:25pm.

1	OUR FINAL OFFER (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
5	MAGIC HERO (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout.
8	MIRACLE STAR (KP Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight.
9	SUNNY DAY (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards at the top of the straight.

RACE 7 (R1361) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:55pm.

1	HAPPY PRINCESS (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight and bumped in at the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip at the concluding stages.
3	BLOOD ROYAL (KP Lim)	Steadied when racing onto heels at the 600M. Shifted in away from whip and hung inwards from the 400M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	PIT BULL (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.
5	LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri)	Inconvenienced at the 600M.
6	ALL WHITE (S Saddam)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. Rider appeared before the Board and warned to take stronger corrective measures so as to ensure there is not a similar occurrence in the near future.
7	CANDY RAIN (SU Lim)	Shifted both ways in the straight.
8	RUNNING SPIRIT (R Shafiq)	Raced wide with cover throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 800M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	SIVAJI ROCKET	Capacity field	–	EA
7	PENANG STAR	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 (R1362) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:25pm.

1	SAFE JOURNEY (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.
2	RS DIAGO (S Saddam)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
4	LEO (KP Lim)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
5	SHOQEET (E Ferreira)	Was outpaced in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight and had to steady off heels in the concluding stages.
6	BIG BAD MAMA (WW Cheah)	Rider appeared before the Board and was advised against the practice of using his whip excessively.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	MIEJ	Capacity field	–	EA
8	LISBOA STAR	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 (R1363) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (SC C4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:55pm.

1	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.
2	LEGEND NINETY TWO (SU Lim)	Slow into stride.
5	LIM’S TORPEDO (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
6	AYAAN (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	SMART MASTER (A Suriya)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	WINTERFELL (S Ruzaini)	Switched out to continue its run at the 450M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	WASHINGTON	Capacity field	–	EA
9	D’GREAT RICH	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

RACE 2 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

App R Nuqman (LANKARAN) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of three (3) Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 10 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of six (6) months and fine of RM20,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

I LOVE YOU

(HS Gill)

Made contact leaving the start.

AMENDMENT

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	I LOVE YOU	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA

AMENDMENT

RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	MAGIC HERO	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 5:14pm

RACE 4 (R1328) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of ORDOS LEGEND and took evidence from Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ORDOS LEGEND.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey HS Gill (ORDOS LEGEND) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 4 run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride ORDOS LEGEND out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 18 December 2023 and to expire on 17 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of AYAAN and took evidence from App A Nazir, the rider of AYAAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, and Trainer K Ananthen, the Trainer of AYAAN.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. App A Nazir, the rider of AYAAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding AYAAN in this race, he failed to take reasonable steps to ensure that he did not cause interference to BOSSKU (HK Cheng), CAORUNN (SU Lim) and LET’S COME ON BABY (App AB Riduan) when shifting across runners at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’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, to be deferred, with effect from 24 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 15 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into riding of D’GREAT RICH and took evidence from Jockey L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT RICH.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey L De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT RICH, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 9 run on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride D’GREAT RICH in satisfactory vigour and determination in the straight and in particular over the final 200M of the race despite his mount being in contention at the finish.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months and fined RM30,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey L De Souza subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) months and fine of RM30,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 2 (R515) CLASS 5a – 1400M (E lc), SUNDAY, 14 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The Stewards investigated further, into a report from Usains Biomics that OFFICIAL (unplaced) had “failed the pre-race testing criteria” in the above race.

It was established that there was no prohibited substance used on the horse. The Stewards took no further action in this matter.

POST RACE URINE:

2 & 3 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/186) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 65 coded urine and 67 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2 & 3 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/187) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

10 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/189) 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 10 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

10 DECEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 14 December 2023 (V23/190) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	ARTHUR PEGASUS	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
3	INHERIT	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
4	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
5	BILLY MOJO	App AB Riduan	App R Nuqman	Medical
5	MISS THYRA	AK Lim	J De Souza	Medical
8	RS DIAGO	AK Lim	S Saddam	Medical
9	MAGIC PLAYER	App AB Riduan	App T Ammar	Medical
9	SMART MASTER	AK Lim	A Suriya	Medical

SLTC, SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SKYCRAPER & TURF PRINCESS

No significant finding

–

NAUGHTY KID

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

XANTHOS

Cast near fore plate

–

GOLD SKY BILLION

Proved difficult to be loaded

2 Starting Stall

–

BLOOD ROYAL

No significant finding

–

LEO

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

AYAAN

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

Nil

Suspension(s)

Jockey WW Cheah (ACROBAT) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

App M Seelan / Trainer R Lines (KING OF GLORY)