STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 7 JULY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Soft (Races 1 & 3), upgraded to “yielding” before Race 4.

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R841) CLASS 5 (B)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) veered severely at the start, inconveniencing POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) which bumped heavily with RED RACKHAM (S Salee). Jockey HS Gill was advised to take remedial action more quickly.

SUPER JOY (App A Suriya) and SEA HORIZON (App CK Khaw) were both slow into stride.

In the early stages, MAGIC RANGER, raced fiercely and steadied from the heels of LION CITY GOLD (AK Lim) near the 900M. RACE FOR FAME which was following had to also be restrained. Jockey AK Lim was reprimanded for shifting in at this stage.

Passing the 900M, BELIEVE IT OR NOT was inclined to lay inwards, crowding WILL BE BETTER which in turn caused BARKER ROAD KID to be steadied.

Approaching the 850M, ONCE A THIEF crowded BELIEVE IT OR NOT which in turn caused WILL BE BETTER (App M Lukman) to be checked, BARKER ROAD KID (App L De Souza) and POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) which were following, were severely inconvenienced. On inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ONCE A THIEF, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage and causing this incident. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed as Jockey Y Aify was stood down by the Club Doctor after Race 6 today.

A post-race veterinary examination of BARKER ROAD KID revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	ELITE GUSTAVO	Capacity field	–		EA
1	JET ACE	Capacity field	–		EA
1	GOOD VIBRATIONS	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)
1	ONCE A THIEF			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R842) CLASS 5 (A)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer BT Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SATELLITE STAR (C Goon). 

BIG CENTURY (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App CK Khaw) was squeezed at the start, losing ground.

JUST DUIT (App S Saddam) raced wide in the middle stages.

IMMORTALITY (App WK Lee) laid inwards at the 300M.

Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of BORN A FIGHTER, dropped his whip after the finishing post. He was warned that a repetition in future may lead to a penalty being imposed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	FULL BET	Capacity field	–		EA
2	MEWTWO	Capacity field	–		EA
2	D’GREAT ERA	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 (R843) CLASS 5 (A)– 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

CATCH ME GREAT (SU Lim) and TALISMAN (K Eirwan) bumped on jumping with TALISMAN then causing VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) to lose ground.

On jumping, AIR POWER (App CK Khaw) threw its head up and for several strides, was reluctant to race and was slow into stride.

RACE 4 (R844) CLASS 4 (A)– 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

The State of Track was upgraded to “yielding” prior to the running of this race.

After racing wide, the saddle on HELLO BOSS (KC Wong) slipped backwards at the 600M mark, placing Jockey KC Wong at a disadvantage.

SUPERSTARDOM (HS Gill) raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the performance of SUPERSTARDOM, Jockey HS Gill stated that SUPERSTARDOM had showed no pace in the quick tempo of this race, had been trapped wide throughout, and on straightening, was a spent-force. He was of the opinion that the gelding was not suited by the state of track. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPERSTARDOM revealed no significant finding.

After taking evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of CHAR SIEW, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	PLACE YOUR BET			+15
4	TYPHON			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R845) CLASS 4 (A)– 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time.

BIG LIGHTNING (C Goon) veered outwards at the start at the same time as CONFEAT (O Chavez) shifting in with NEW SENSATION (K Eirwan) and LIGHTNING KING (S Ruzaini) being bumped and losing ground.

BIG LIGHTNING raced fiercely in the early stages.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	HERO CHAMPION			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R846) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MYDORA CUP

WHITE CHIN (AK Lim) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race. A post-race veterinary examination of WHITE CHIN revealed that the gelding bled and returned having cast its near fore plate. WHITE CHIN will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the start, MAYBE (Y Aify) blundered from the heels of BACH’S AIR (App S Saddam), and dislodged Jockey Y Aify. Jockey Y Aify was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today, and was subsequently taken to the hospital for further observation. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed once Jockey Y Aify is available to attend.

In the early stages, SHOQEET (KC Wong) was severely inconvenienced by the riderless MAYBE.

Approaching the 850M, THE DODGER (SU Lim) steadied when BLACK THORN (M Ganeesh) rolled in.

At the 800M, ATEEJ (R Shafiq) which was racing fiercely, held OK KID (App CK Khaw) tight and when being straightened, ATEEJ lost ground.

BADCOE (S Ruzaini) raced wide in the middle stages.

At the 350M, SACRED SURFER (O Chavez) and OK KID bumped. OK KID was then crowded near the 300M when ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill) shifted away from MR HANKS (B Pinheiro). Both riders were advised to exercise care at all times.

THE DODGER (SU Lim) steadied from the heels of ATEEJ at the 25M.

RACE 7 (R847) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw) jumped very awkwardly, losing ground.

XENA (S Ruzaini) veered inwards at the start, bumping SECKILL (HS Gill) which made contact with GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman).

KENT THE PATCHETT (K Eirwan) took the turn in the straight wide.

RACE 8 (R848) METRO A – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ANONYMOUS (S Salee) threw its head up on jumping, losing ground.

GOOD BABY (App M Lukman) was slow to begin. and raced wide throughout.

At the 750M, BRAHMA CIRCUS (KC Wong) strode onto the heels of HIP HIP HOORAY (SU Lim) and had to be restrained.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	GARIZA	Capacity field	–		EA
8	WHITE HUNTER	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)
8	D’GREAT TIMING			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R849) CLASS 3 – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey J De Souza was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on FIRST COMMAND.

D’GREAT EFFORT (KC Wong) cast its off fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

PREMIUM STARS (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout.

Passing the 200M, LA FAMILIA (AK Lim) had to be taken outwards when D’GREAT EFFORT shifted in.

App A Suriya, the rider of TILSWORTH FREDDIE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer C Leck, regarding his whip use and to the extent he had made contact with the gelding. He stated that he had changed his style to allow intermittent contact with the horse. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards advised App A Suriya that he is expected to utilize his whip in an efficient manner.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	AUSONE	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R850) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

SATELLITE TURBO (S Ruzaini) and SUPER WOMAN (App CK Khaw) were slow to begin.

In the middle stages, SPARKLE LOT (J De Souza) raced greenly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	D’GREAT EASY	Capacity field	–		EA
10	SUPREME SUPREME	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)
10	SUPER WOMAN			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R851) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

SUNNY (SU Lim) was slightly slow to begin.

NANA (B Pinheiro) raced extremely wide throughout.

Passing the 600M, CHAIRMAN WIND (KC Wong) collapsed. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CHAIRMAN WIND suffered from suspected cardiac arrest. A post-mortem examination of CHAIRMAN WIND will be conducted and subsequent report will be submitted by the Veterinary Surgeon. Jockey KC Wong was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the day.

D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw) which was following, had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen CHAIRMAN WIND and this inconvenienced NANA which then raced extremely wide.

HUSSONATOR (App L De Souza) shifted out passing the 300M and brushed with STAR STRIKE (S Anandan).

RACE 12 (R852) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A)

M SEVEN (App M Lukman) cast its near fore plate behind the barriers and was reshod. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

ENCOSTA ZONE (App S Saddam) proved difficult to load. Trainer S Edwards was advised to rectify the mare’s manner.

M SEVEN, LIM’S MASTER (HS Gill) and JEFFREY (B Pinheiro) were slow into stride.

LIM’S MASTER raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
12	JJ STAR	Suspected gastric ulceration	Vet exam		Course scratching
12	BAYMAX	Cellulitis near hind leg	Vet exam		Course scratching
12	MR MIURA	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	KULIM WINGS	Y Aify	S Salee	Medical
8	STICK SEEKER	Y Aify	K Eirwan	Medical
9	CUBAN HEEL	Y Aify	B Pinheiro	Medical
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE	Y Aify	B Pinheiro	Medical
10	ICHIKA BACHIKA	R Shafiq	HS Gill	Medical
11	STAR STRIKE	S Ruzaini	S Anandan	Medical
11	D’GREAT SWIFT	R Shafiq	App CK Khaw (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
12	D’GREAT OPULENT	R Shafiq	SU Lim	Medical
12	FLEDGELING	KC Wong	J De Souza	Medical
12	COMMODORE LINCOLN	S Ruzaini	App N Varmah (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
12	NOVA SPIRIT	Y Aify	AK Lim	Medical
12	ENCOSTA ZONE	Unfixed	App S Saddam	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	VICTORY CAT	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
5	MOMENT OF JUSTICE	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
5	IDEAL GUIDE	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
6	READY TO FORCE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
11	STAR INVINCIBLE	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
12	APOLLO	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 7 JULY 2019
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse	Reason/Finding	Test	Remark
1	BARKER ROAD KID	No significant finding	–	–
2	MOON BABY	No significant finding	–	–
3	VELLENEX GENERAL	No significant finding	–	–
3	HK DOLLAR	Lame off fore knee	1000M/vet	–
4	SUPERSTARDOM	No significant finding	–	–
5	FIRST DANCE	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	–
5	BIG LIGHTNING	Cast off fore plate	–	–
5	RUM N RAISINS	Lame near fore	1000M/vet	–
6	WHITE CHIN	Bled	Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)	–
6	THE DODGER	Cast near hind plate	–	–
7	SECKILL	No significant finding	–	Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely
7	KENT THE PATCHETT	No significant finding	–	Jockey K Eirwan reported – making respiratory noises
8	WHIRLWIND	No significant finding	–	–
8	GOD HELPS ME	No significant finding	–	Jockey AK Lim reported – not striding out freely
9	D’GREAT LIGHT	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	Jockey R Shafiq reported – not striding out freely
9	FIRST COMMAND	Respiratory distress	1000M/vet	Jockey J De Souza reported – not striding out freely
10	ICHIKA BACHIKA	Cast near hind plate	–	–
11	CHAIRMAN WIND	Suspected cardiac arrest. Collapsed.	–	Post-mortem will be conducted
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Race	Name of Licensee		Horse Name		Date of Fine Imposed	Fine Amount	MRA Rule/Regulation
2	Trainer BT Lim		SATELLITE STAR		7/7/19	RM100/-	65(5)(c)
5	Trainer S Dunderdale		FIRST DANCE		7/7/19	RM250/-	109(1)
9	Jockey J De Souza		FIRST COMMAND		7/7/19	RM500/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow Up		R1		Jockey Y Aify (ONCE A THIEF)
		R4		Jockey M Ganeesh (CHAR SIEW)
		R6		Incident shortly after the start