Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track II

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 (R0193) CLASS 5 B – 1275M (Track II)

1	RAISE YOUR GLASS (App H Haikal)	Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 250M.
2	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	MAGIC PLAYER (SU Lim)	From the 200M, switched out and thereafter back in in order to secure clear running.
9	ISLE OF SKY (AK Lim)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	RAINBOW FISH (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards in the straight.

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey SU Lim to replace Jockey R Shafiq on MAGIC PLAYER as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey R Shafiq (MAGIC PLAYER) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	AUSSIE EAGLE	Cut on the commissure of the mouth	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 2 (R0194) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II)

1	ALL WHITE (S Hafis)	Crowded for galloping room on jumping.
4	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Hung inwards in the straight.
5	ROCK N ROLL (App A Nazir)	Crowded for galloping room on jumping. Hung inwards in the straight.
8	ANDADO (SU Lim)	Jumped awkwardly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ZEUS PEGASUS	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
2	STAY THE COURSE	Bruised near fore	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
2	HAZARD	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 (R0195) CLASS 4 B – 1275M (Track II)

5	PACIFIC WINDSOR (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
7	SMART RACER (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	DRAGON RYKER (App T Ammar)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	STEEL CUTTER (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
11	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel)	Bumped at the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	GOLD DIGGER	Fractured olecranon	–	Euthanized
3	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	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 (R0196) CLASS 4 A – 1275M (Track II)

6	MAJESTIC WAY (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Returned cast off fore plate.
7	VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout.
9	SOMAR (App M Lukman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	BALIN (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	SKYFALL	Nail bind injury near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0197) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (Track II)

1	PACIFIC DIAMOND (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin.
2	SHOW HAND (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. Vet inspection: Swelling of the near fore shoulder & lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
4	SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar)	Hung inwards in the straight.
6	BAGHDAD (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.
8	MIEJ (AK Lim)	Slow to begin.
9	D’GREAT SWIFT (S Zulfikri)	Vet inspection: Returned cast near fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	BIG FRANCK	Capacity field	–	EA
5	OFFICIAL	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 (R0198) MAX TWO STAKES – 1175M (Track II)

RM35,000/- ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED

2	ROCKET HORSE (App M Seelan)	Shifted in leaving the 800M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. *(See Report)
3	TYPHOON (L De Souza)	Momentarily inconvenienced leaving the 800M.
5	GIVE ME FIVE (App H Haikal)	Eased at the 800M. *(See Report)
6	GOLDEN MAN (App R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	LITTLE PLEASURE (KC Tham)	Hung outwards in the straight.
9	YINYANG (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin. Was outpaced throughout and detached from the field throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Seelan, the rider of ROCKET HORSE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding ROCKET HORSE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GIVE ME FIVE (App H Haikal) leaving the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Seelan’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 26 February 2024 and to expire on 16 March 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	I LOVE YOU	Stone-bruised off fore	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 7 (R0199) CLASS 4 A – 1175M (Track II)

1	DRAGON CAVALLO (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout.
2	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the early stages.
4	NAGAS KING (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	JOJU (L De Souza)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 350M.
8	KHAN PEGASUS (App M Lukman)	Stubborn to load. 1 Starting Stall test. Hung inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO	Bruised left shoulder	Vet exam	Withdrawn 10:45am
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R0200) CLASS 4 B – 1175M (Track II)

2	TAU KEH SOH (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
4	MISS THYRA (AK Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	VETRI (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.
9	KIWI KID (App M Lukman)	Raced wide in the early stages.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	PERFECT BRANDZ	-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0201) METRO A – 1075M (Track II)

RM50,000/- ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED

6	STAR BULLET (R Shafiq)	Unable to secure a clear run in the straight.
8	WECANDO (S Hafis)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out at the 150M for clear running. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed.
9	XAR (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout.
10	GOOD MAN (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide with cover throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	GOLDEN PEACH	Capacity field	–		EA
9	CHINESE TEA	Capacity field	–		EA
9	SURE WILL DO	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)
9	STAR BULLET			-26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0202) CLASS 5 A – 1075M (Track II)

3	I AM KHAN (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout.
5	FANTASTIC (KC Tham)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	XIONG FONG (App M Lukman)	Tightened for galloping room between the 700M and the 500M.
7	SIVAJI ROCKET (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	TIGRESS (App M Seelan)	Raced wide throughout.
9	LUCKY THIRTYNINE (App A Nazir)	Unable to secure clear running from the 250M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	PENANG STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
10	PIT BULL	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 (R0203) CLASS 5 B – 1075M (Track II)

1	ROYAL FLUSH (App H Haikal)	Eased leaving the 800M. *(See Report)
4	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Nazir)	Eased leaving the 800M. *(See Report)
5	GENERATION M (App M Seelan)	Shifted in leaving the 800M. *(See Report)
6	LEGACY FIGHTER (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
8	SMALL CHILLI (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.
9	SUPER WHIRLWIND (App I Fikri)	Eased leaving the 800M. *(See Report)
11	MATILDA (S Ruzaini)	Eased leaving the 800M. *(See Report)

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey KC Tham to replace Jockey R Shafiq on NATE’S HONOUR as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey R Shafiq (NATE’S HONOUR) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight. He was cautioned regarding this matter and advised that if he did not correct this, a more severe sanction would follow.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Seelan, the rider of GENERATION M, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GENERATION M, leaving the 800M, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ROYAL FLUSH, SUPER WHIRLWIND, TILSWORTH SYDNEY and MATILDA.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Seelan’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 17 March 2024 and to expire on 31 March 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	D’GREAT STRIKE	Colic	Vet exam	Course scratching
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, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SLTC FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

App A Nazir, App M Lukman and App R Nuqman were each fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit Permission to Ride Form for the above meeting.

SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SLTC FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

Trainer S Hamilton (CAORUNN & CARLTON TREASURE) was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for breaching the condition regarding trainer’s scratchings.

POST RACE URINE:

11 & 12 FEBRUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 23 February 2024 (V24/023) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 51 coded urine and 51 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11 & 12 FEBRUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 23 February 2024 (V24/024) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

18 FEBRUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 22 February 2024 (V24/026) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 24 coded urine and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 18 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

18 FEBRUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 22 February 2024 (V24/027) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 18 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MAGIC PLAYER	R Shafiq	SU Lim	Unable to make carded weight
2	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	Unfixed	L De Souza	EA
11	NATE’S HONOUR	R Shafiq	KC Tham	Unable to make carded weight

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	PACIFIC ARMANI	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	–
6	TOP GUN	Colic	Vet exam	–
7	MR G	Injury near fore heel bulb	Vet exam	–
7	STAR TALENT	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
8	HOLY ELEANOR	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
11	CAPTAIN LEGACY	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

CANDY RAIN & ISLE OF SKY

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

SMART RACER

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

DRAGON RYKER

No significant finding

–

STEEL CUTTER

Lame near hind

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

MAJESTIC WAY

Cast off fore plate

–

SOMAR

No significant finding

–

SHOW HAND

Swelling of the near fore shoulder & lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

D’GREAT SWIFT

Cast near fore plate

–

ROCKET HORSE & GOLDEN MAN

No significant finding

–

KHAN PEGASUS

Stubborn to load.

1 Starting Stall

–

NAGAS KING

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

TAU KEH SOH

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

MISS THYRA

No significant finding

–

GOOD MAN

No significant finding

–

FANTASTIC

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

SIVAJI ROCKET

No significant finding

–

LUCKY THIRTYNINE

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

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

Jockey R Shafiq

MAGIC PLAYER

24/2/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Jockey R Shafiq

NATE’S HONOUR

24/2/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

–

App A Nazir, App M Lukman & App R Nuqman

–

24/2/24

100/- each

Rule 152(5)(a)

–

Trainer S Hamilton

CAORUNN & CARLTON TREASURE

24/2/24

500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

App M Seelan (ROCKET HORSE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R11

App M Seelan (GENERATION M) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey S Hafis (WECANDO)