STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 31 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 (R0321) CLASS 5 B – 1400M (SC A4)
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1 |
TIN’S MACHINE (App M Lukman) |
Raced wide throughout. Eased and shifted out for clear running at the 300M. Carried outwards approaching the 1200M. *(See Report) |
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2 |
GURNEY DRIVE (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. Carried outwards approaching the 1200M. *(See Report) Hung inwards in the straight. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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3 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY (SU Lim) |
Brushed shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
BIG LAWYER (App R Nuqman) |
Carried outwards approaching the 1200M. *(See Report) |
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5 |
OFFICIAL (App I Fikri) |
Brushed shortly after the start. Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M. Had to ease at the bend leaving the 1000M. *(See Report) Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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6 |
DOGE TO THE MOON (App Clyde Leck) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M. Shifted in leaving the 1000M. *(See Report) |
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7 |
NOVA PHOENIX (S Hafis) |
Raced wide throughout. Rolled outwards in the straight. Shifted in at the 1300M and thereafter shifted out approaching the 1200M. *(See Report) |
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8 |
APOLLO ROCK (L De Souza) |
Carried outwards approaching the 1200M. *(See Report) Showed a tendency to lay out during running. |
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9 |
AUSSIE EAGLE (App PH Seow) |
Shifted out shortly after the start. Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M. Rider had her whip dislodged after striking another rider when racing in close proximity at the 150M. *(See Report) |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Hafis, the rider of NOVA PHOENIX, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding NOVA PHOENIX in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TIN’S MACHINE, GURNEY DRIVE, BIG LAWYER, OFFICIAL, DOGE TO THE MOON, NOVA PHOENIX, APOLLO ROCK and AUSSIE EAGLE between the 1300M and the 1200M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’ 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 upon his request, was deferred under MRA Rule 48(5), and to be served on 13 April 2024. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App Clyde Leck, the rider of DOGE TO THE MOON, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer C Leck pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding DOGE TO THE MOON in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to OFFICIAL at approximately the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App Clyde Leck’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) race days with effect from 1 April 2024 and to expire on 7 April 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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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 |
GURNEY DRIVE |
-16 |
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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 (R0322) CLASS 5 A – 1400M (SC A4)
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2 |
ZEUS PEGASUS (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
BARBARIAN (App A Azizi) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 200M. |
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4 |
ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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5 |
WHY NOT (SU Lim) |
Carried inwards in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
SHANGANI (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
OTTAWA (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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9 |
SIVAJI ROCKET (App M Lukman) |
Stubborn to load – 2 Starting Stall tests. Slow to begin. |
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by the Jockey SU Lim, the rider of the second placed horse, WHY NOT, against the winner, ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) on the grounds of interference and intimidation from the 100M. After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection as from a viewing of the patrol films of the race, the Board could not be satisfied that for the above incident, WHY NOT would have finished ahead of ROCK N ROLL, therefore it overruled the objection and allowed the Judge’s result to stand.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
WAIMEA |
Respiratory infection |
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 3 (R0323) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A4)
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3 |
MISS MICHELE (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
LIM’S SPHERE (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
TILSWORTH MICK (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
Jockey S Hafis (BOSSKU) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder rides.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SMALL CHILLI |
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 4 (R0324) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A4)
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1 |
GLOBAL ARMY (App A Nazir) |
*(See Report) |
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3 |
HAPPY PRINCESS (R Shafiq) |
Rolled in at the 400M. |
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10 |
GREATEST ALL TIME (App PH Seow) |
Had to ease when disappointed for a run, then switched out to obtain clear running. *(See Report) Returned cast off fore plate. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of GLOBAL ARMY, 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 GLOBAL ARMY in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GREATEST ALL TIME at approximately the 600M.
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 one (1) Malaysian race day, which upon his request, was deferred under MRA Rule 48(5), and to be served on 13 April 2024. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,000/-. 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 |
ZILFIKAR |
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 (R0325) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A4)
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3 |
BATTLESTAR (S Zulfikri) |
Rider reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query by the Stewards. |
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4 |
CONGAREE (SU Lim) |
Shifted out sharply in the concluding stages. *(See Report) |
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5 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. Carried outwards in the concluding stages. *(See Report) |
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8 |
MAGNITUDE (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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10 |
MASTER BABY (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run at the 250M. Unbalanced and carried outwards in the concluding stages. *(See Report) |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of CONGAREE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CONGAREE in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TERMS OF REFERENCE and MASTER BABY.
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 upon his request, was deferred under MRA Rule 48(5), and to be served on 13 April 2024. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM2,000/-. 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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5 |
WATCH OUT BOSS |
Respiratory infection |
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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5 |
MASTER BABY |
+17 |
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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 (R0326) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A4)
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2 |
TAU KEH SOH (App A Nazir) |
Baulked for a clear run from the 400M to the 150M. Switched out to obtain clear running at the concluding stages. |
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4 |
SOMAR (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
KING’S SPEECH (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
ATTENTION (App PH Seow) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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9 |
GOLDEN HORSE (App M Lukman) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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10 |
IRON SAMURAI (SU Lim) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
TRUDY |
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 (R0327) METRO A – 1400M (LC A4)
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2 |
GAMESTONKS (App Clyde Leck) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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3 |
BERRY BLISS (SU Lim) |
Eased when tightened for galloping room at the 1100M. |
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4 |
KING’S COMMAND (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (S Hafis) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
AHTIMS KLIS (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
EMPEROR TAIZONG (KC Tham) |
Baulked for a clear run in the straight. Rider dropped his near side rein at the 200M and only regained it at the 150M. As a result, this gelding lost momentum and was unable to be fully assisted during this time. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
ROCKET HORSE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
ARTHUR PEGASUS |
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 8 (R0328) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LC A4)
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3 |
ARABIAN NIGHTS (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout and bumped shortly after the start and at the 1000M. |
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5 |
KNIGHT COMMAND (App A Nazir) |
Carried in at the 1300M. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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6 |
BUSINESS MASTER (R Shafiq) |
Over-raced early. |
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7 |
LAXON (App I Fikri) |
Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip at the 150M. |
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8 |
FLAMING DASH (S Zulfikri) |
Carried in at the 1300M. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the colt. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
DEPENDABLE |
Bruised off fore tendon & nail bind injury off hind |
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 9 (R0329) CLASS 4 A – 1500M (LC A4)
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4 |
THOUSAND MILD EYE
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Withdrawn at 3:49pm. |
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6 |
SAHM (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
LOVING BABY (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
THOUSAND MILD EYE |
No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 3:49pm |
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9 |
FLAMING PHOENIX |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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9 |
TELLER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
INHERIT |
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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9 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND |
-25 |
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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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 5 (R0148) METRO A – 1600M (LC A), SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Monday, 19 February 2024 at SLTC, conducted a review into the riding of RAGNAR. Evidence was taken from App R Nuqman, the rider of RAGNAR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 9 (R0152) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A), SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of GOLDEN MAN. Evidence was taken from App R Nuqman, the rider of GOLDEN MAN., in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim and Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng, the Trainer of GOLDEN MAN.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
AMENDMENT
APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHD AIZAT BIN ABDUL MALIK (AM AIZAT) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “JOKER NINE SIX” IN RACE 10 (R1308) ON SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023
The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Friday, 22 March 2024.
After considering submissions from Jockey AM Aizat and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel reduced the suspension to a period of three (3) months and the fine to RM10,000. Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, it further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 8 April 2024 to 6 July 2024
The deposit was ordered to be refunded.
POST RACE URINE:
16 & 17 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 28 March 2024 (V24/042) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 52 coded urine and 52 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
16 & 17 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 28 March 2024 (V24/043) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
24 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 28 March 2024 (V24/045) 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 24 March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
24 MARCH 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024
The report dated 28 March 2024 (V24/046) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 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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5 |
AIR BOSS |
S Hafis |
App R Nuqman (No suitable senior rider available) |
Medical |
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6 |
KING’S SPEECH |
S Hafis |
S Zulfikri |
Medical |
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7 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE |
S Hafis |
App A Nazir (No suitable senior rider available) |
Medical |
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9 |
PERFECT BRANDZ |
Unfixed |
App PH Seow |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
HOSAYLIAO |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
PACIFIC GLORY |
Sustained wound on its off fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
TIPPING POINT |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (1 week 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, SUNDAY, 31 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 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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1 |
GURNEY DRIVE |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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1 |
OFFICIAL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
SIVAJI ROCKET
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Stubborn to load |
2 Starting Stall tests |
– |
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4 |
GREATEST ALL TIME |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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5 |
POPEYETHE-SAILORMAN |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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6 |
GOLDEN HORSE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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7 |
KING’S COMMAND |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
KNIGHT COMMAND |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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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 S Hafis |
NOVA PHOENIX |
31/3/24 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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2 |
Jockey SU Lim |
CONGAREE |
31/3/24
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2,000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
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4 |
App A Nazir |
GLOBAL ARMY |
31/3/24 |
1,000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R1 |
Jockey S Hafis (NOVA PHOENIX) – 1 Malaysian race for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App Clyde Leck (DOGE TO THE MOON) – 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R4 |
App A Nazir (GLOBAL ARMY) – 1 Malaysian race for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R5 |
Jockey SU Lim (CONGAREE) – 1 Malaysian race for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R6 |
Jockey SU Lim (IRON SAMURAI) |
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R8 |
Jockey S Zulfikri (FLAMING DASH) |
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