Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 9 JUNE 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0549) CLASS 5 B – 1020M (Track II)

1	COSMIC SANDS (S Salee)	Jockey cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding.
2	LUKE MAN (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide throughout.
3	SAFE JOURNEY (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout.
7	RUNNING SPIRIT (O Chavez)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	PROVOCATEUR (App T Ammar)	Took an awkward stride at the 1000M. Hung inwards in the straight.
9	PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim)	Returned cast near fore plate.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of SMALL CHILLI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SMALL CHILLI, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PROVOCATEUR (App T Ammar) and NEW GARDEN (CK Khaw) leaving the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK 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 with effect from 10 June 2024 and to expire on 15 June 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	MATILDA	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
1	NEW GARDEN			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0550) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

1	FIRST BOWL (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight.
2	MONDAY (App R Nuqman)	Jockey briefly lost the use of his off side stirrup iron shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
4	STEEL CUTTER (App M Ekdihar)	Hung inwards in the straight. Raced wide throughout.
6	ZEUS PEGASUS (Z Khairil)	Slow to begin.
7	BAGHDAD (App A Azizi)	Hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
8	I AM KHAN (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
2	BINTANG SIXTY-ONE	+26
2	BAGHDAD	+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0551) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II)

2	MOONGATE LIGHT (L De Souza)	Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
3	OLYMPIA (R Shafiq)	Had to be eased of heels approaching the 800M.
5	BATTLESTAR (S Salee)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.
7	THE MAMBA (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	D’GREAT JOURNEY (S Zulfikri)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages.
9	CAVALLA COURT (Z Khairil)	Raced fiercely between the 1000M and the 800M. *(See Report)
10	SPORTY SIXTY-ONE (App K Pavinthran)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
11	INTREPID (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin. Unable to fully secure clear running in the straight.

Jockey Z Khairil (CAVALLA COURT) appeared before the Panel and explained that his instructions were to sit midfield on CAVALLA COURT. Trainer NM Selvan appeared before the Panel and explained that his instructions were to sit midfield. The Panel pointed out to the Trainer that in each of CAVALLA COURT’s recent starts, the Jockey jumped out with the intent to go forward, however, today, it was evident from the footage of the race that the Jockey had jumped out with a hold on the horse that would result in the horse being dropped in behind runners. The Panel explained to the Trainer that this amounted to a change in tactics and therefore he was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35 (8).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	PACIFIC FLASH	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
3	THUNDER SPIRIT	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)
3	SPORTY SIXTY-ONE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R0552) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

1	RICH N POWERFUL (AK Lim)	Stumbled shortly after the start. Carried wide at the 400M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
2	GOLDEN QUEEN (HK Cheng)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
3	SESON (WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	MODRIC (KC Tham)	Slow to begin.
8	BUSINESS CLASS (SU Lim)	Failed to negotiate the home turn and raced wide into the straight. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
9	GOLDEN PEAK (O Chavez)	Carried wide at the 400M. Tightened for galloping room and bumped at the 200M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
10	MISS THYRA (S Ruzaini)	Unable to secure clear running until the concluding stages. Shifted out to continue behind runner inside the 200M.

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

RACE 5 (R0553) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A)

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Pacifiers on FATAL ATTRACTION in this race within the prescribed time.

2	FATAL ATTRACTION (R Shafiq)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M.
3	FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M.
4	EXIT STRATEGY (KC Tham)	Had to ease at the 1100M.
6	ARTHUR PEGASUS (Z Khairil)	Raced wide throughout.
7	THOUSAND MILE EYE (App R Nuqman)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M.
9	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Had to ease at the 1300M.
10	TELLER (HS Gill)	Squeezed out at the start.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of FLYING DURUMI, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding FLYING DURUMI approaching the 1100M mark, he adopted a racing line which resulted in FATAL ATTRACTION being pressured in and EXIT STRATEGY which was positioned inside FATAL ATTRACTION, having to ease.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 with effect from 10 June 2024 and to expire on 15 June 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM2,000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App K Pavinthran, the rider of FROM THE NAVY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding FROM THE NAVY at approximately the 1100M mark in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to FATAL ATTRACTION, FLYING DURUMI, NIMBUS FLARE, THOUSAND MILE EYE and WATCH OUT BOSS.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App K Pavinthran’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 10 June 2024 and to expire on 23 June 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	KASSAB	Multiple cuts off hind & near hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
5	THE GENERAL	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0554) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A)

1	HARDCORE (App M Ekdihar)	Apprentice cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
2	VALERIE PEGASUS (Z Khairil)	Carried in approaching the 1200M. Hung outwards in the straight.
3	BALKAN (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)
4	SAHM (App I Fikri)	Bumped at the start and was slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. Apprentice broke his whip during running.
5	LEATHERHEAD (S Salee)	Carried in approaching the 1200M.
6	UPTOWN GIRL (App M Lukman)	Carried in approaching the 1200M.
9	BIG FRANCK (J Daniel)	Bumped at the start and was slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight.
10	CH FORTUNE (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout.

RACE 7 (R0555) METRO A – 1400M (LC A)

1	BERRY BLISS (App Clyde Leck)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M.
2	GOOD FIGHT (J Daniel)	Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
3	KING’S COMMAND (S Ruzaini)	Reared in the stalls. Stumbled, bumped and slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip at the 400M. Raced wide throughout.
4	TRUMPY (L De Souza)	Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
5	PASIR PINJI (App T Ammar)	Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after the start. Carried out in the straight. Raced wide throughout.
6	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (AK Lim)	Bumped and slow to begin.
7	AHTIMS KLIS (App A Azizi)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1300M. Inquiry will be opened in order to establish why the gelding clipped heels at the 1100M. Shifted out for clear running, thereafter, had to shift back in.
9	ANTIPODEAN (R Shafiq_	Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide on the home turn and into the straight.
10	WELOVEU BOSS (App I Fikri)	Carried out and brushed by TRUMPY on at least 2 occasions.

The “All Clear” was delayed whist the Panel of Stewards reviewed the above incident pertaining to WELOVEU BOSS (App I Fikri) and determining whether an objection would be appropriate under these circumstances. However, after reviewing the footage, no action was taken.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	Capacity field	–	EA
7	TORNADO PEGASUS	Capacity field	–	EA
7	SEMANTAN PRINCE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R0556) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A)

1	HOSAYLIAO (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4	LITTLE PONY (R Shafiq)	Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	FANTASTIC (App Clyde Leck)	Raced wide in the early stages. Jockey reported that he had been instructed to lead, however, after jumping well and being trapped wide, he elected to go forward rather than restraining his mount to a midfield or rear position as per his instructions.
6	D’GREAT MAGIC (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	JAMES BOND	Reinjured old wound @ near hind fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R0557) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A)

2	HOWL (App M Ekdihar)	Inconvenienced at the 1200M.Raced wide throughout.
3	ELUSIVE EMPEROR (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout. Jockey advised that the percentage of rides in which he races wide were unacceptable and that should he appear before the Panel regarding unnecessarily covering additional ground in races in the near future, more severe sanctions may follow.
6	PERSEVERANCE (KC Tham)	Shifted out away from the whip in the straight.
9	GENERAL CHENG (O Chavez)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
10	SIVAJI ROCKET (App M Lukman)	Hung inwards between the 600M and the 400M, proving difficult to assist.

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

RACE 10 (R0558) CLASS 5B – 1300M (SC A)

1	BE YOURSELF (HS Gill)	Slow to begin. *(See Report)
2	TRIPLE ONE STAR (J Daniel)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)
3	PACIFIC ARMANI (App R Nuqman)	An Inquiry will be opened in order to establish why the gelding had to ease approaching the 1200M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	CHIEF OF ARMY (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.
5	FLAMING DASH (S Zulfikri)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
6	HAZARD (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	MGR ROCKET (Z Khairil)	Slow to begin. *(See Report)
8	RACE FOR FAME (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. An Inquiry will be opened in order to establish why the gelding had to ease approaching the 1200M.

BE YOURSELF (HS Gill) was inconvenienced on at least 2 occasions from the 200M when awkwardly placed on the inside of CHIEF OF ARMY (SU Lim) which shifted in away from the whip marginally and thereafter was carried in by MGR ROCKET (Z Khairil) which was hanging inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip.

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey HS Gill (BE YOURSELF), the rider of the fourth placed horse against the third placed horse, MGR ROCKET (Z Khairil) on the grounds of interference from the 200M.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Panel overruled the objection and allowed the judge’s result to stand as from the footage, it could not be established that but for the incident, BE YOURSELF would have finished ahead of MGR ROCKET.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 7 (R0542) METRO A – 1150M (Track II +6), SUNDAY, 2 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 9 June 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of FA FA STAR and took evidence from Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of FA FA STAR.

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 Ruzaini’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Panel regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

SUNDAY, 9 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

App I Fikri (SAHM) broke his whip during the running of Race 6. Additionally, App A Azizi’s and Jockey Z Khairil’s whips were inspected respectively and both were found to be defective. Both whips were confiscated by the Stewards and warnings were issued to both riders regarding the use of defective equipment.

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R0543) OPEN MAIDEN – 1020M (Track II +6), SUNDAY, 2 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey J Daniel (CHARMING WIN), the rider of the second placed horse against the winner, GULF EAGLE (S Ruzaini) on the grounds of interference in the straight.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered that it appeared at all times down the straight that GULF EAGLE would race passed CHARMING WIN, notwithstanding the afore- mentioned incident.

Consequently, the Board was satisfied that but for the above incident, CHARMING WIN would not have finished ahead of GULF EAGLE, therefore it overruled the objection and allowed the Judge’s result to stand.

POST RACE URINE:

26 MAY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 30 May 2024 (V24/082) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 May 2024 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

26 MAY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 30 May 2024 (V24/083) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

2 JUNE 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 6 June 2024 (V24/087) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 June 2024 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2 JUNE 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 6 June 2024 (V24/088) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	SOMAR	Unfixed	App A Azizi	EA
8	OFFICIAL	S Ruzaini	AK Lim	Medical
10	BE YOURSELF	S Ruzaini	HS Gill	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	STRAP MARKS	Sore back & off fore shoulder	Vet exam
4	ACROBAT	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	SHENG VESPA	Injury to its off fore foot	Vet exam	–
6	THE CROWN JEWEL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	MR BIG BROTHER	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
8	MIEJ	Bruised back @ thoracic region	Vet exam	–
8	VAIN TYCOON	Stone-bruised near fore	Vet exam	–
9	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
10	CHOSEN ONE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
10	D’GREAT OCEAN	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 9 JUNE 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

RUNNING SPIRIT

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(3 weeks embargo)

–

PURE PERFECTION

Cast near fore plate

–

I AM KHAN

No significant finding

–

SESON

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(3 weeks embargo)

–

BUSINESS CLASS

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

GOLDEN PEAK

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

BALKAN

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(3 weeks embargo)

–

LITTLE PONY

No significant finding

–

GENERAL CHENG

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

TRIPLE ONE STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(3 weeks embargo)

–

PACIFIC ARMANI

No significant finding

–

HAZARD

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey AK Lim

SMALL CHILLI

9/6/24

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Trainer NM Selvan

CAVALLA COURT

9/6/24

1000/-

Rule 35(8)

Trainer S Dunderdale

FATAL ATTRACTION

9/6/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey S Ruzaini

FLYING DURUMI

9/6/24

2000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

Jockey AK Lim (SMALL CHILLI) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey S Ruzaini (FLYING DURUMI) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App K Pavinthran (FROM THE NAVY) – 2 Malaysian race days (KL & Penang) for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

App R Nuqman (GOLDEN KING)

Jockey SU Lim (HOSAYLIAO)

R10

App R Nuqman (PACIFIC ARMANI)

Jockey O Chavez (RACE FOR FAME)