STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A4
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 (R0245) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4)
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1 |
WAIMEA (J De Souza) |
Fly-jumped and was slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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3 |
SIVAJI ROCKET (App M Lukman) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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4 |
PENANG STAR (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Cut near hind – Vet exam. |
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6 |
RACE FOR FAME (App I Fikri) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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7 |
GOOD WARRIOR (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
AYAAN (AK Lim) |
Withdrawn at 12:40pm: Lame off fore – 1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
SO BEAUTIFUL (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
AYAAN |
Lame off fore |
1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 12:40pm |
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1 |
GOLDEN FORTY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
TWINKLE STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
UNLIMITED 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 2 (R0246) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4)
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1 |
CHIEF OF ARMY (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed. |
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3 |
DEPENDABLE (S Hafis) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
STYLE OF DRAGON (App H Haikal) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed. |
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5 |
TIGRESS (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. |
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7 |
LIM’S SPHERE (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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9 |
LEGACY FIGHTER (S Ruzaini) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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10 |
KUBERA’S CHIEF (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
ANOTHER SHOW |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
LIM’S TORPEDO |
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 3 (R0247) CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A4)
TAB4RACING STAKES
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1 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Unable to secure clear running in the straight. Shifted out at the 400M. Vet inspection: Cast of fore plate. |
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2 |
GASSUR (J De Souza) |
Raced fiercely in the early stages. |
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3 |
HAPPY MAGIC (S Hafis) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed. |
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4 |
BIG LAWYER (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
SHYLOCK (SU Lim) |
Withdrawn at 1:42pm: Lame off fore – 1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
MY GOODNESS (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Hung inwards in the straight. Shifted in at the 400M. Eased in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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8 |
TIN’S MACHINE (AK Lim) |
*(See Report) |
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10 |
BEAUTIFUL ONE (L De Souza) |
Had to ease when racing on the heels at the 800M. Eased at the 400M. |
Trainer C Leck was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for Jockey S Ruzaini (MY GOODNESS) to ride 1 1/2kgs overweight in this race.
Trainer WC Lim and Jockey AK Lim, the trainer and rider of TIN’S MACHINE respectively, were questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding. No suitable explanation was provided regarding today’s victory. Trainer WC Lim was reminded of his obligations under the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) relating to the in and out running.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SHYLOCK |
Lame off fore |
1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:42pm |
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3 |
SHA NA NA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
SUPER ATAS |
Hoof abscess near fore |
Vet exam (1 week 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 4 (R0248) CLASS 4 A – 1500M (LC A4)
4RACING-SLTC COLLABORATION STAKES
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2 |
D’GREAT TIMING (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
BORN TO WIN (App M Lukman) |
Fly-jumped at the start. Hung inwards at the 200M, proving difficult to assist. Vet inspection: Heat stress – Vet exam. *(See Report) |
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7 |
THE GENERAL (App H Haikal) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
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8 |
BIG FRANCK (App T Ammar) |
Shifted out at the jump. Had to be eased approaching the 1000M. Hung inwards in the concluding stages. *(See Report) |
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9 |
HAKUNA MATATA (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. Carried outwards at the start. |
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10 |
ELITE SAINT (J Daniel) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Lukman, the rider of BORN TO WIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, WC Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M whilst riding BORN TO WIN in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BIG FRANCK which had to be eased.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’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 which will be served on 16 March 2024. He was also fined RM1000/- and 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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4 |
ORDOS LEGEND |
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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4 |
BORN TO WIN |
-26kgs |
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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 5 (R0249) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4)
GLOBAL RACING NETWORK STAKES
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2 |
ANTIPODEAN (J De Souza) |
Bumped out at the 1000M. |
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3 |
SIMLONG BEACH (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
ELITE QUARTETO (KC Tham) |
Raced detached in the early and middle stages. Clipped heels at the 1000M. |
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6 |
HARVEYWALLBANGER (App S Shazmin) |
Bumped and became unbalanced at the 450M, thereafter shifted in to continue its run. |
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7 |
AGUERO JR (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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8 |
IRON SAMURAI (SU Lim) |
Bumped and became severely unbalanced at the 450M. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. Raced intractably throughout running. Trainer will be advised that should this horse not improve its racing manners in future, it may be suspended. |
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9 |
STRAP MARKS (S Hafis) |
Had to ease and shifted out to continue its run at the 450M, thereafter hung inwards in the straight. |
RACE 6 (R0250) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A4)
4RACING SOUTH AFRICA STAKES
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1 |
ARION SUCCESS (L De Souza) |
Eased at the 200M. Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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2 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App PH Seow) |
Switched in for a clear run at the 250M. |
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5 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE (KC Tham) |
Fly-jumped at the start. |
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6 |
VERY GOOD (App A Nazir) |
Restless in the stalls. |
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7 |
D’GREAT JOURNEY (S Zulfikri) |
Had to be eased approaching the 1000M. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame near fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo). *(See Report) |
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9 |
GOLDEN PEAK (App AB Riduan) |
Shifted in approaching the 1000M. *(See Report) |
App I Fikri who rode his 40th winner on LIM’S UNIQUE in this race, would only be entitled to claim 2kgs allowance as from Monday, 11 March 2024.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App AB Riduan, the rider of GOLDEN PEAK, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M whilst riding GOLDEN PEAK in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to D’GREAT JOURNEY.
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 one (1) Malaysian race day which will be served on 16 March 2024. He was also fined RM1000/- and 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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6 |
SACRED TONIC |
Nail bind injury |
Vet exam (1 week 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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
ARION SUCCESS |
+15kgs |
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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 7 (R0251) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4)
BETMAKERS STAKES
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1 |
DOCTOR GINGER (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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2 |
TALENTED (App M Lukman) |
Over-raced in the early stages. Hung outwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. |
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3 |
STAR TALENT (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
ATTENTION (App T Ammar) |
Eased and switched for a clear run in the concluding stages. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed. |
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8 |
GOLDEN HORSE (AK Lim) |
Shifted in to continue its run at the 200M and baulked for a clear run at the 150M. |
RACE 8 (R0252) CLASS 3 – 1100M (SC A4)
GLOBAL TOTE TROPHY
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2 |
SPEEDY MISSILE (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. |
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3 |
SHANG CHI (App AB Riduan) |
Had to be eased when awkwardly placed on heels at the 800M. Disappointed for a clear run on multiple occasions in the straight. |
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4 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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5 |
HANDSOME BENZ (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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6 |
CHICAGO STAR (App PH Seow) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
SURE WILL DO (S Hafis) |
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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8 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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8 |
READY TO ROCK |
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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8 |
HANDSOME BENZ |
+16kgs |
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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 9 (R0253) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)
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1 |
TANGESH (S Ruzaini) |
Hung outwards at the 600M. *(See Report) |
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2 |
VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham) |
Bumped outwards at the start. Raced wide throughout. *(See Report) |
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3 |
MERCURIAL TURN (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. |
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10 |
SAFE JOURNEY (App A Nazir) |
Over-raced in the early stages and hung inwards in the straight. |
Jockey S Ruzaini (TANGESH) appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the vigour and consistency of his riding in the straight. In this regard, he explained to the Panel that TANGESH had raced greenly in the running, was hanging out and failed to negotiate the final turn. He further explained that upon entering the straight he had tried to hold this gelding together as it showed a tendency to shift out and it was in his opinion that this may have affected the visual vigour and consistency of this riding. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey S Ruzaini, however, cautioned him regarding the above issues and advised him that a similar occurrence may lead to more severe sanctions.
Jockey KC Tham (VILLAGE TYCOON) was reminded of his obligations regarding covering unnecessary ground in races. He was further advised that he is required to at least attempt to acquire the best strategic position and such attempt must be evident from the video footage of the race. Jockey KC Tham was issued with a caution and advised that should there be a similar occurrence in future, a more severe sanction may follow.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
STARDICE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
HEX MARK |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
LISBOA 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 10 (R0254) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)
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1 |
DRAGON RYKER (J Daniel) |
Squeezed shortly after the start. |
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3 |
NEVERTHELESS (App AB Riduan) |
Switched out in order to obtain clear running at the 300M. |
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4 |
REMO MAMA (App M Lukman) |
Awkwardly placed shortly after the start. |
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6 |
HELLO BOSS (L De Souza) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
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8 |
BINELZAAM (J De Souza) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. |
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10 |
BRING IT WIN (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin and squeezed out at the start. Raced wide throughout. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
BILLY MOJO |
Bruised off hind gluteal muscles |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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10 |
MAGIC HERO |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
TUESDAY, 5 MARCH 2024, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL
The Stewards, on Sunday, 10 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the alleged abuse of the horse MALAYSIA CAPTAIN during the Barrier Trials held on Tuesday, 5 March 2024. Evidence was taken from App M Seelan, the rider of MALAYSIA CAPTAIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, and YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Shri Kanth, Senior Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC.
App M Seelan, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 133(1)(9) in that after MALAYSIA CAPTAIN refused to load when presented for recertification at the barriers, in the unsaddling area, App M Seelan kicked MALAYSIA CAPTAIN in the stomach.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Seelan’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races and barrier trials for a period of one (1) month with effect from 1 April 2024 and to expire on 30 April 2024, both dates inclusive. He will also be required to complete a Course at the SLTC Veterinary Clinic during the course of this suspension.
SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SLTC MARCH MEETING 2024
App S Shazmin was fined RM100/- under MRA Regulation 25.7 for failing to submit Permission to Ride Form for the above meeting.
RACE 9 (R0201) METRO A – 1075M (Track II), SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of WECANDO. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Hafis and Trainer F Maynard, the rider and trainer of WECANDO respectively.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 8 (R0200) CLASS 4 B – 1175M (Track II), SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
A review will be conducted into the riding of INFINITE WISDOM (S Hafis) and SIMLONG BEACH (S Zulfikri) at a date to be fixed.
AMENDMENT
SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SLTC FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
Trainer S Hamilton (CAORUNN & CARLTON TREASURE) was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for breaching the condition regarding trainer’s scratchings.
AMENDMENT
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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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Trainer S Hamilton |
CAORUNN & CARLTON TREASURE |
24/2/24 |
1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a)
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Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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1 |
NOVA PHOENIX |
R Shafiq |
SU Lim |
Medical |
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2 |
DEPENDABLE |
R Shafiq |
S Hafis |
Medical |
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3 |
HAPPY MAGIC |
R Shafiq |
S Hafis |
Medical |
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4 |
MAGNITUDE |
R Shafiq |
SU Lim |
Medical |
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6 |
RICH N POWERFUL |
Unfixed |
App S Shazmin |
EA |
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10 |
KIWI KID |
Unfixed |
AK Lim |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
HOLY ELEANOR |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
SHINE SHINE |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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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, SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 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 |
SIVAJI ROCKET & RACE FOR FAME |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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1 |
PENANG STAR |
Cut near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
LEGACY FIGHTER |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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3 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE
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Cast of fore plate |
– |
– |
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3 |
MY GOODNESS |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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4 |
BORN TO WIN |
Heat stress |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
AGUERO JR |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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6 |
ARION SUCCESS |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
D’GREAT JOURNEY |
Lame near fore & Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
CHICAGO STAR |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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8 |
SURE WILL DIE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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10 |
HELLO BOSS |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (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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Fines |
Race/ Date |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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3 |
Trainer C Leck |
MY GOODNESS |
10/3/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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4 |
App M Lukman |
BORN TO WIN |
10/3/24 |
1000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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6 |
App AB Riduan |
GOLDEN PEAK |
10/3/24 |
1000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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10/3/24 |
App S Shazmin |
– |
10/3/24 |
100/- |
Regulation 25.7 |
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Suspension(s) |
R4 |
App M Lukman (BORN TO WIN) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R6 |
App AB Riduan (GOLDEN PEAK) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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5/3/24 |
App M Seelan (MALAYSIA CAPTAIN) – 1 month under MRA Rule 133(1)(9) & to complete a Course at the SLTC Veterinary Clinic |
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Follow Up |
R2 |
Jockey S Zulfikri (CHIEF OF ARMY) App H Haikal (STYLE OF DRAGON) |
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R3 |
Jockey S Hafis (HAPPY MAGIC) |
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R7 |
App T Ammar (ATTENTION) |
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