Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 23 JUNE 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Good

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 (R0606) CLASS 5B – 1300M (LC A)

2	SHANGANI (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight.
4	BEIJING STAR (B Pinheiro)	Slow to begin.
5	CHOSEN ONE	*(See Report).
7	RACE FOR FAME (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout. In the concluding stages, Jockey briefly lost his left side rein in the running.

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to advise the Veterinary Surgeon that CHOSEN ONE was racing on Sunday, 23 June 2024 prior to the gelding being treated, which resulted in CHOSEN ONE being scratched late.

Trainer HY Cheng (ANOTHER SHOW) appeared before the Panel regarding the racing tactics on ANOTHER SHOW. After considering the statements of Trainer HY Cheng, the Panel of Stewards was of the opinion that the aggression shown on ANOTHER SHOW today did not match the pattern of its last few runs, accordingly the Panel deemed that this was a change of racing tactics and in view of this, Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(8).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	CHOSEN ONE	*(See report).	–	Course scratching
1	ROCK ME EASY	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
1	PURE PERFECTION	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R0607) CLASS 5A – 1300M (LC A)

1	CH FORTUNE (S Ruzaini)	Bumped at the 1000M. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
2	WINNER POWER (Z Khairil)	Momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on heels at the 300M.
4	BINTANG SIXTY-ONE (App Clyde Leck)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 350M.
5	MONDAY (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide into the first turn. Over-raced and compounded in the straight. Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels at the 300M.
7	ELUSIVE EMPEROR (S Salee)	Bumped and carried inwards from the 350M.
8	MIRACLE STAR (S Zulfikri)	Shifted out at the 1000M. Raced wide throughout. 8 Shifted in away from the whip from the 350M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	PROPLAYER	Capacity field	–	EA
2	OTTAWA	Capacity field	–	EA
2	BLACK 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 3 (R0608) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A)

1	HOSAYLIAO (SU Lim)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
2	MOMENT OF JUSTICE (B Pinheiro)	Slow to begin. Shifted out to continue its run at the 400M.
4	ATTENTION (R Curatolo)	Raced wide from the 800M and compounded in the straight.
6	D’GREAT MAGIC (App R Nuqman)	Had to ease at the 250M. Returned cut to its off hind medial fetlock.
7	KING OF GLORY (WW Cheah)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey WW Cheah to replace Jockey J Daniel on KING OF GLORY as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey J Daniel was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

Jockey HS Gill (BIG LAWYER) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

RACE 4 (R0609) CLASS 4A – 1700M (LC A)

1	INTREPID (R Curatolo)	Slow to begin.
3	THOUSAND MILE EYE (R Maia)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
5	ARTHUR PEGASUS (Z Khairil)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
6	NORTHERN STAR (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight.
7	SPORTY SIXTY-ONE (SU Lim)	Shifted in at the 1000M. *See Report. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
8	NAUGHTY KID (S Ruzaini)	Withdrawn at 2:12pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	FIREWORKS (L De Souza)	Eased at the 1000M. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 600M.
10	KING’S SPEECH (J Daniel)	Slow to begin.

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey J Daniel to replace Jockey B Pinheiro who had initially confirmed his ride on KING’S SPEECH as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey B Pinheiro was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SPORTY SIXTY-ONE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SPORTY SIXTY-ONE in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to FIREWORKS at approximately the 900M.

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 three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 1 July 2024 and to expire on 14 July 2024, both dates inclusive He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	NAUGHTY KID	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 2:12pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0610) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A)

1	PACIFIC WINDSOR (O Chavez)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
2	THUNDER (R Curatolo)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1100M.
4	STAR TALENT (WW Cheah)	Carried outwards at the 300M.
5	FLYING WARRIOR (L De Souza)	Slow into stride.
8	TANGESH (S Ruzaini)	Shifted out in the concluding stages.
9	MR BIG BROTHER (CK Khaw)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1100M.
10	RULE THE WORLD (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin. Shifted in when racing onto heels in the early stages. Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards throughout, proving difficult to assist.
11	MICHIKAWA (J Daniel)	Raced wide in the middle stages. Carried outwards at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	PERFECT MISSION	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
5	SELANGOR STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
5	CAVALLA COURT	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0611) CLASS 3 – 1300M (SC A)

2	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (Z Khairil)	Hung inwards between the 400M and the 250M.
3	GOLDEN SARDINE (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	FA FA STAR (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout. Tightened for galloping room and shifted out in order to obtain clear run in the concluding stages.
5	GRAND CHOICE (App Clyde Leck)	Unable to secure clear running in the straight.
7	OLYMPIA (R Shafiq)	Shifted out for a run at the 300M, however, was unable to secure clear running and had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels.
8	PACIFIC EMPIRE (KC Tham)	Shifted out away from the whip at the 100M. Jockey fined. *(See Report).
9	REVOLUTION (B Pinheiro)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards from the 300M. Bumped at the 100M.
10	TORNADO PEGASUS (App A Azizi)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M.
11	LIM’S UNIQUE (App I Fikri)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.

Jockey KC Tham was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in that he rode PACIFIC EMPIRE using a defective gear (broken breast-check).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SAN ANDREAS	Sore left neck	Vet exam	Course scratching
6	MAJESTIC WAY	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R0612) SUPREME B – 1300M (SC A)

TNI Charity Cup 2024

2	PASIR PINJI (B Pinheiro)	Shifted in at the 1100M.
3	CHONKY POTATO (App Clyde Leck)	Rolled out shortly before the finish.
4	MISTY SWIFT (S Ruzaini)	Rolled out marginally in the concluding stages and carried out shortly before the finish.
5	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin.
6	BLACK THORN (SU Lim)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1100M.
7	SPEEDY MISSILE (L De Souza)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Jockey fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for weighing in without his surcingle.
8	WECANDO (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Brushed out in the concluding stages.
9	PACIFIC DIAMOND (KC Tham)	Slow to begin. Shifted inwards for a clear run at the top of the straight. Raced wide throughout.

RACE 8 (R0613) SLTC 2024 3YO SERIES (3 Year Old) (SW) – 1200M (SC A)

3 Year Old Pacific Cup

2	MILITARY FLAG (R Shafiq)	Carried wide around the home turn and into the straight.
3	VINCENT’S STAR (KC Tham)	Shifted in for a clear run at the 200M. Baulked for a clear run from the 100M to the finish.
4	STARLIGHT GLIMMER (S Zulfikri)	Jumped out sharply. Shifted in at the 1100M. An inquiry will be opened into this incident and Jockey leaving the course without permission. Raced wide throughout.
5	RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman)	Eased at the 1100M.
6	LAXON (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the early stages and hung inwards in the straight.
7	MAGIC HERO (Z Khairil)	Raced wide in the early stages and bumped at the 600M.
8	CHARMING WIN (J Daniel)	Brushed the gates on jumping.
9	LUCKY MAGIC (R Maia)	Raced detached from the field in the middle stages. Finished its race off strongly after being switched in for a run at the 400M. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 200M.
10	PRIDE OF SANTOS (S Ruzaini)	Became under pressure at the 600M and lost its position.
11	TOM’S PHOENIX (App Clyde Leck)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
12	LONELY GIRL (App M Lukman)	Shifted out at the 600M. Hung inwards in the straight and shifted inwards away from the whip.

Jockey Z Khairil (MAGIC HERO) and Jockey J Daniel (CHARMING WIN) were both examined by the Club Doctor who stood them down from their riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	SUNNY DAY	Capacity field	–		EA
8	JING JIN	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	VINCENT’S STAR			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0614) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:50pm.

2	BRAVE WARRIOR (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
4	NIMBUS FLARE (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout.
5	CONGAREE (KC Tham)	Jockey scautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.
7	HAPPY BIRTHDAY (HK Cheng)	Shifted inwards away from the whip in the concluding stages.
8	JOJU (WW Cheah)	Hung inwards, proving difficult to assist.
9	CAORUNN (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey R Shafiq to replace Jockey S Salee on CAORUNN as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey S Salee was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	MOONGATE LIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
9	SOMAR	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)
9	MAT SMART			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0615) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:20pm

BARBARIAN

(App A Azizi)

Unable to secure clear running in the concluding stages. Apprentice cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.

MR HOPKINS

(App A Nazir)

Raced detached from the field in the early and middle stages.

BUSINESS MASTER

(R Shafiq)

Withdrawn at 5:12pm: Respiratory infection – Vet exam (1 week embargo).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	BUSINESS MASTER	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:12pm
10	SPIDERMAN	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
10	SUPERHERO	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R0616) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

1	RAHOTU (WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Heat stress – Vet exam.
2	PACIFIC GLORY (KC Tham)	Slow to begin.
4	CAPTAIN LEGACY (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	SUNNY DAY (R CURATOLO)	At the 300M, stumbled when attempting to switch out to obtain clear running.
6	CITY KNIGHT (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
7	PACIFIC ARMANI (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	KIWI KID (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	JING JIN (CK Khaw)	Fly-jumped at the start and was slow to begin.
10	GOLDEN FORTY (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 6 (R0574) SUPREME C – 1600M (LC A6), SATURDAY, 15 JUNE 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Thursday, 20 June 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SEMANTAN PRINCE and took evidence from Jockey R Shafiq and Trainer S Dunderdale, the rider and trainer of SEMANTAN PRINCE respectively.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of SEMANTAN PRINCE, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 6 on 15 June 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that:

Despite having the opportunity to shift outside runners and into the clear, entering the straight, he shifted his mount in against its winning pattern, despite there being no clear running for him and multiple horses ahead racing in the running line and/or near the inside rail;
When a run appears for him leaving the 550M, between the 550M and the 150M, his riding was passive, non-vigourous, lacking in intent and a deviation from the norm; and
Throughout the straight, he failed to and/or at the very least attempt to obtain a position for his mount which affords it the best opportunity to obtain clear running. With the consequences of such positioning being that SEMANTAN PRINCE became baulked for a clear run inside the 150M and races to the line untested and not fully extended.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 24 July 2024 and to expire on 23 September 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

POST RACE URINE:

15 JUNE 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 21 June 2024 (V24/095) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 21 coded urine and 21 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 JUNE 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 21 June 2024 (V24/096) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 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
2	BRANDENBURG	AK Lim	HS Gill	Medical
3	KING OF GLORY	J Daniel	WW Cheah	Unable to make carded weight
4	KING’S SPEECH	AK Lim	J Daniel (B Pinheiro)	Medical
5	BORN TO WIN	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical
7	WECANDO	AK Lim	J Daniel	Medical
9	NIMBUS FLARE	HS Gill	App M Lukman (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
9	CONGAREE	AK Lim	KC Tham	Medical
9	CAORUNN	S Salee	R Shafiq	Unable to make carded weight
10	RADETZKY MARSCH	HS Gill	KC Tham	Medical
10	MR HOPKINS	Z Khairil	App A Nazir (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
10	BIG FRANCK	J Daniel	App I Fikri (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
10	UPTOWN GIRL	Unfixed	S Ruzaini	EA
11	KIWI KID	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical
11	GOLDEN FORTY	HS Gill	L De Souza	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	TRAFALGAR	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	BE YOURSELF	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	DOGE TO THE MOON	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	APOLLO ROCK	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
4	TELLER	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
7	CIRCUIT MISSION	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	PACIFIC THUNDER	Swelling near fore pastern	Vet exam	–
11	NEW GARDEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
11	BOSSKU	Cut off 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, 23 JUNE 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

D’GREAT MAGIC

Cut to its off hind medial fetlock.

–

ARTHUR PEGASUS & SPORTY SIXTY-ONE

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

GOLDEN SARDINE

No significant finding.

–

TOM’S PHOENIX

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

BRAVE WARRIOR

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

CAORUNN

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

RAHOTU

Heat stress

Vet exam

–

CAPTAIN LEGACY & KIWI KID

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks 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

Trainer WC Lim

CHOSEN ONE

23/6/24

500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer HY Cheng

ANOTHER SHOW

23/6/24

1000/-

Rule 35(8)

Jockey J Daniel

KING OF GLORY

23/6/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Jockey B Pinheiro

KING’S SPEECH

23/6/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Jockey KC Tham

PACIFIC EMPIRE

23/6/24

250/-

Rule 41(7)

Jockey L De Souza

SPEEDY MISSILE

23/6/24

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey S Salee

CAORUNN

23/6/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Suspension(s)

Jockey SU Lim (SPORTY SIXTY-ONE) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(15/6/24)

Jockey R Shafiq (SEMANTAN PRINCE) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Jockey S Zulfikri (STARLIGHT GLIMMER)