STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024
SATURDAY, 20 JANUARY 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A
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 (R0068) CLASS 5 B – 1250M (SC A)
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1 |
OTTAWA (App A Nazir) |
Shifted in at the 1100M. Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) *(See Report) |
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2 |
SUPREME JUSTICE (S Ruzaini) |
Slow to begin. |
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3 |
PROPLAYER (App M Lukman) |
Had to ease at the 250M. |
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4 |
BIG LAWYER (WW Cheah) |
Shifted out at the 400M. Inconvenienced at the 250M. |
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6 |
MY FIRST MILLION (SU Lim) |
Shifted in for a clear run at the 200M. |
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7 |
ALEXANDER (KC Tham) |
Bumped and eased at the 1100M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Bumped at the 400M. |
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8 |
PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) |
Bumped and tightened for galloping room. |
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9 |
SUPER WHIRLWIND (R Shafiq) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. *(See Report) |
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10 |
WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin) |
Fly-jumped and slow to begin. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of SUPER WHIRLWIND, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SUPER WHIRLWIND at approximately the 250M in this race, he failed to ensure he did not cause interference to PROPLAYER at approximately the 250M mark.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’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) Malaysian race day with effect from 22 January 2024 and to expire on 28 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM1,500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of OTTAWA, 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 OTTAWA in this race, he failed to ensure he did not cause interference to ALEXANDER and PONTIANAK at approximately the 1100M.
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 two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 22 January 2024 and to expire on 28 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
TRAFALGAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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1 |
PENANG STAR |
-15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 2 (R0069) CLASS 5 B – 1250M (SC A)
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2 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE (KC Tham) |
Cast near fore plate behind the barrier and reshod. Passed fit to race. |
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4 |
D’GREAT OCEAN (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
LIM’S TORPEDO (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
BEIHAI TURBO |
Sole-bruised off fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
WHITE RABBIT |
+22 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 3 (R0070) CLASS 5 A – 1250M (SC A)
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5 |
REMO MAMA (App M Lukman) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
SHOQEET (R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
QIJI LOVE |
Stone-bruised near fore foot |
1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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3 |
JAZZ BAND |
Skin allergy |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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3 |
ZEUS PEGASUS |
+19 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 4 (R0071) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A)
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2 |
ANKARA (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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5 |
XANTHOS (App A Azizi) |
Jumped awkwardly, brushed out and was slow to begin. |
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6 |
IPOH KAIGEH (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
FAMOUS NAME (R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. After taking initial evidence from the rider, an inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
STRAP MARKS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
CAORUNN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
NINGALOO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 5 (R0072) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A)
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3 |
NAGAS KING (App R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
IRONCLAD (L De Souza) |
An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed. |
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5 |
NAJWAN (App M Seelan) |
Vet inspection: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
LUPIN (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
Trainer R Lines was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit the Special Request form to enable INFINITE WISDOM to be saddled at the holding yard, within the prescribed time.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
CROWN GIFT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
GOLDEN QUEEN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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5 |
INFINITE WISDOM |
-15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 6 (R0073) CLASS 4 B – 1300M (LC A)
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4 |
SELANGOR STAR (WW Cheah) |
Rider reported not striding out freely. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
AGUERO JR (App M Lukman) |
Steadied at the 1000M. |
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7 |
THAILAND CAPTAIN (App M Ekdihar) |
Over-raced in the IRONCLAD early stages. |
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10 |
THE SAINT (R Shafiq) |
Over-raced early and compounded in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
SHINE SHINE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 7 (R0074) SUPREME B – 1500M (LC A)
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1 |
PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar) |
Carried out shortly before the finish. |
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4 |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App S Shazmin) |
Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout with cover. |
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5 |
QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis) |
Shifted out shortly before the finish. |
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7 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout without cover. |
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9 |
GRAND CHOICE (A Suriya) |
Drifted out at the concluding stages. |
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10 |
TELLER (WW Cheah) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
READY TO ROCK |
Stone-bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 8 (R0075) CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A)
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1 |
MIEJ (AK Lim) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to ease. |
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2 |
SUCCESS STREET (R Shafiq) |
Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to ease. A review will be conducted into the riding of the gelding. |
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6 |
HAPPY MAGIC (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout with cover. |
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7 |
LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: Heel bulb injury on the off hind – Vet exam |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
JJ STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 9 (R0076) CLASS 5 B – 1400M (LC A)
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3 |
LUCKY TIGER (App A Suriya) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
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5 |
MAZANZE (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
TARZAN (AK Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
NAMBIAR ROCKET (App M Lukman) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
CANDY RAIN |
Lame off fore |
1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
APPEAL BY JOCKEY MARK EWE JUN HAA (MARK EWE) AGAINST THE DISQUALIFICATION OF ONE (1) YEAR AND FINE OF RM50,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(8) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “ROYAL FLUSH” IN RACE 4 (R1040) ON SUNDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Saturday, 20 January 2024.
After considering submissions from Jockey Mark Ewe and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(8). On the issue of penalty, they ratified the disqualification of one (1) year but reduced the fine to RM20,000/-. The deposit was ordered to be refunded.
RACE 2 (R1356) CLASS 5 A – 1400M (LC C4), SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023
The Stewards, on Friday, 19 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of KING OF GLORY and took evidence from App M Seelan, the rider of KING OF GLORY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 4 (R0039) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Friday, 19 January 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of TAU KEH SOH and took evidence from App A Nazir, the rider of TAU KEH SOH in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
AMENDMENT
RACE 8 (R0043) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024
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8 |
TAKREEM (R Shafiq) |
[Deleted] |
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9 |
WINNER POWER (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin and raced wide in the early and middle stages. [Deleted]. Rider’s whip was briefly entangled with his reins at the 300M. |
POST RACE URINE:
14 JANUARY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024
The report dated 18 January 2024 (V24/007) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
14 JANUARY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024
The report dated 18 January 2024 (V24/008) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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9 |
YULONG DREAM |
Unfixed |
App A Nazir |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
UNLEASH THE DRAGON |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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3 |
NICATOR |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
HAIRY FIST |
Bruised off fore fetlock & Swollen annular ligament |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SATURDAY, 20 JANUARY 2024 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
OTTAWA
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Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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2 |
LIM’S TORPEDO
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Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
REMO MAMA
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No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
SHOQEET
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Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
FAMOUS NAME
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No significant finding |
– |
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5 |
NAGAS KING
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Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
NAJWAN
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Lame near hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
LUPIN
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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6 |
SELANGOR STAR |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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7 |
TELLER |
No significant finding |
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– |
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8 |
LIM’S SPHERE |
Heel bulb injury on the off hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
NAMBIAR ROCKET |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
SUPER WHIRLWIND |
20/1/24 |
1500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
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5 |
Trainer R Lines |
INFINITE WISDOM |
20/1/24
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250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R1 |
Jockey R Shafiq (SUPER WHIRLWIND) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App A Nazir (OTTAWA) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R4 |
Jockey R Shafiq (FAMOUS NAME) |
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R5 |
Jockey L De Souza (IRONCLAD) |
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R8 |
Jockey R Shafiq (SUCCESS STREET) |
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