STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
SATURDAY, 16 MARCH 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Good
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 (R0255) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)
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1 |
CAPTAIN LEGACY (S Ruzaini) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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5 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards in the straight. Stumbled and became severely unbalanced at the 700M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) *(See Report) |
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6 |
MEWTWO (L De Souza) |
Slow into stride. |
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8 |
ALEXANDER (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
RAINBOW FISH (App S Shazmin) |
Raced onto heels at the 1000M and became unbalanced. |
App A Nazir (COUNTER ATTACK), in the presence of Mr LL Tai, the Head of SLTC Apprentice School, appeared before the Board and reminded of his obligations to not cover unnecessary ground in races. The Panel also advised App A Nazir that the frequency in which his mount shifted ground from the whip was unacceptable and that he should improve.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
KNIGHT COMMAND |
Laceration of the upper part of the neck |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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1 |
APOLLO ROCK |
Stewards’ 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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1 |
ALEXANDER |
+18 |
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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 (R0256) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)
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1 |
AIR BOSS (AK Lim) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
WINNER POWER (J De Souza) |
Had to be eased approaching the 1000M. Switched in for clear running at the 400M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
HAPPY PRINCESS (App R Nuqman) |
Baulked for a clear run from the 150M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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4 |
ZEUS PEGASUS (App A Azizi) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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5 |
WHY NOT (SU Lim) |
Stumbled at the start. |
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6 |
I AM KHAN (S Ruzaini) |
Rider did not persevere with his riding from the 300M. Rider reported his horse took no interest in the running. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
ZIKFIKAR (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide in the early stages and shifted in approaching the 1000M. *(See Report) |
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10 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK (L De Souza) |
Shifted out when tiring in the concluding stages. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Shazmin, the rider of ZILFIKAR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, EP Tan, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding ZIKFIKAR in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to WINNER POWER approaching the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Shazmin’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 18 March 2024 and to expire on 24 March 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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2 |
KING OF GLORY |
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 (R0257) CLASS 5 A – 1700M (LC A)
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1 |
RULE THE WORLD (App SN Shiva) |
Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
BAGHDAD (App A Azizi) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 150M. *(See Report) |
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4 |
MIEJ (AK Lim) |
Withdrawn at 2:34pm: No suitable rider available. |
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7 |
OFFICIAL (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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8 |
TARZAN (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
JJ STAR (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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10 |
SHA NA NA (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
App SN Shiva (RULE THE WORLD) and App A Azizi (BAGHDAD), in the presence of Mr LL Tai, the Head of SLTC Apprentice School, both appeared before the Board and reminded of their obligations to not cover unnecessary ground in races. The Panel also advised both App SN Shiva and App A Azizi that the frequency in which their mounts shifted ground from the whip was unacceptable and that they should improve.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
MIEJ |
No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 2:34pm |
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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 (R0258) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A)
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1 |
MAGIC THE ZHU (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. *(See Report). |
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2 |
GLENAFTON (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
WINNER’S EUPHORIA (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
PERFECT BRANDZ (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
The Stewards, today, concluded an inquiry into the riding of MAGIC THE ZHU. Evidence was taken from App S Shazmin, the rider of MAGIC THE ZHU, in the presence his Employing Trainer, Mr Tan Eng Peow, and Trainer R Lines, the trainer of MAGIC THE ZHU.
The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. App S Shazmin (MAGIC THE ZHU) was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride his horse to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 4 run on Saturday, 16 March 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride MAGIC THE ZHU to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that:
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Throughout the straight, his riding was lacking in vigour and determination, despite his mount finishing its race off strongly and being in contention at the finish; and
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Prior to the final strides of the race, he failed to direct his mount with the requisite urgency into clear running and at various points, unnecessarily directed his mount into a different unclear running line despite having every opportunity in order to obtain clear running.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Shazmin’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 25 March 2024 and to expire 24 June 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. 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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4 |
SELANGOR STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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4 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
FLYING WARRIOR |
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 (R0259) METRO A – 1600M (LC A)
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1 |
PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar) |
Bumped and carried in on multiple occasions when awkwardly placed on the inside of runner. *(See Report) |
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6 |
BLACK THORN (SU Lim) |
Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. *(See Report) |
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by the Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of the fourth placed horse, PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar) against the second placed horse, BLACK THORN (SU Lim) on the grounds of interference in the straight.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board upheld the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered the extent of the interference caused, the distance over which the interference took place and the margin between the 2 runners (a head) at the finish. Consequently, the Board was satisfied that but for the above incident, PASIR PINJI would have finished ahead of BLACK THORN, therefore it upheld the objection and amended the Judge’s result to read:
No. 1 – LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)
No. 2 – TRUMPY (L De Souza)
No. 3 – PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar)
No. 4 – BLACK THORN (SU Lim)
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of BLACK THORN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BLACK THORN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PASIR PINJI in the straight.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’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 23 March 2024. He was also fined RM2,000/- 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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5 |
INTREPID |
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 6 (R0260) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:25pm.
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2 |
APIS (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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3 |
SOMAR (App A Azizi) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App A Nazir) |
Bumped outwards at the 600M. Hung inwards in the straight. Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
OUR FINAL OFFER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
SESON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
MASTER BABY |
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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6 |
WAR SNIPER |
-20 |
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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 (R0261) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)
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2 |
SELANGOR BABY (App I Fikri) |
Withdrawn at 4:55pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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7 |
SHOQEET (S Zulfikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
TRINITY FLYING (S Hafis) |
Refused to jump and slow to begin. |
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10 |
WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin) |
Vet exam: 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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7 |
XIONG FONG |
No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 2:58pm |
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7 |
MATILDA |
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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7 |
SELANGOR BABY |
-20 |
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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 8 (R0262) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)
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2 |
BARBARIAN (App A Azizi) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 400M. |
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4 |
STARDICE (App S Shazmin) |
Tightened for a clear run and at the 400M, hung outwards thereafter. |
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5 |
AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim) |
Shifted in away from the whip between the 450M and the 400M. |
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6 |
TIGRESS (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. |
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7 |
TILSWORTH MICK (KC Tham) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
SUPREME HAPPINESS (App I Fikri) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
SMALL CHILLI |
No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 2:58pm |
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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
RACE 7 (R0251) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of ATTENTION and took evidence from App T Ammar, the rider of ATTENTION, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale.
The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. App T Ammar (ATTENTION) 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 7 run on Sunday, 10 March 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride ATTENTION out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining fourth position.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’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 March 2024 and to expire on 17 April 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 5 (R0249) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of HARVEYWALLBANGER. Evidence was taken from App S Shazmin, in the presence his Employing Trainer, Mr Tan Eng Peow, and Trainer R Lines, the trainer of HARVEYWALLBANGER.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of App S Shazmin’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
RACE 2 (R0246) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of STYLE OF DRAGON. Evidence was taken from App H Haikal, in the presence of the representative of his Employing Trainer, Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng and Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of STYLE OF DRAGON.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of App H Haikal’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
However, App H Haikal was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(11) for failing to report to the Stewards matters that may have affected the performance or the chances of his horse in a race.
RACE 3 (R0247) CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of HAPPY MAGIC. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Hafis, the rider of HAPPY MAGIC and Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng, the trainer of HAPPY MAGIC.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of Jockey S Hafis’ riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
POST RACE URINE:
24 FEBRUARY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
The report dated 1 March 2024 (V24/031) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
24 FEBRUARY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
The report dated 1 March 2024 (V24/032) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
10 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 14 March 2024 (V24/039) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
10 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 14 March 2024 (V24/040) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 March 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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4 |
FIRST BOWL |
Unfixed |
App I Fikri |
EA |
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5 |
OZZY STAR |
AK Lim |
J Daniel |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
Cut on the commissure of the mouth |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
BIG LAWYER |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS |
Cut off fore cannon |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
LIM’S UNIQUE |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
SUPER WILLY |
Respiratory infection |
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, SATURDAY, 16 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 |
CAPTAIN LEGACY
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Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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1 |
COUNTER ATTACK |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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2 |
I AM KHAN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
GLENAFTON |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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7 |
WASHINGTON |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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8 |
BIG G |
Respiratory distress & Broken-winded |
1000M/Vet (1 month 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 |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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5 |
Jockey SU Lim |
BLACK THORN |
16/3/24 |
2000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
App S Shazmin (ZILFIKAR) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R4 |
App S Shazmin (MAGIC THE ZHU) – 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R5 |
Jockey SU Lim (BLACK THORN) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R7 (10/3/24) |
App T Ammar (ATTENTION) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(6) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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