Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 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 (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0915) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

2	THE SAINT (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
3	READY TO SEVENLUCK (KC Low)	Raced wide throughout. Jockey fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip in the concluding stages.
6	NATUREISSPEAKING (CK Khaw)	Hung inwards in the straight.
7	SMALL CHILLI (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	TILSWORTH MICK (SU Lim)	Switched in for a clear run at the 300M.
9	WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

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

RACE 2 (R0916) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

1	INFINITE WISDOM (App A Nazir)	Stood and lost many lengths at the start. 1 Starting Stall test required prior to reentry.
3	OLIVER KHAN (AK Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight.
5	HUNTER PEGASUS (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
6	HAPPY THIRTYNINE (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin.
9	NOW PICTURE (KC Low)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	CITY KNIGHT	Gas colic	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 3 (R0917) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

3	GURNEY DRIVE (S Salee)	Raced wide into the turn. Jockey was advised against the practice of covering unnecessary ground. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
5	ZILFIKAR (App T Ammar)	Raced wide throughout. Apprentice cautioned against the practice of covering unnecessary ground in races. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
6	OTTAWA (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
8	KIWI KID (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

RACE 4 (R0918) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)

2	RAMBO (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards and carried out between the 400M to the 300M.
3	SYMBOL OF COURAGE (CK Khaw)	Fly-jumped and brushed in the stalls.
4	JEWEL SIXTY-ONE (App T Ammar)	Brushed at the 200M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
5	SG SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight.
8	RHYTHM OF ZEN (S Ruzaini)	Shifted outwards at the concluding stages. Trainer S Hamilton will be required to report back to the Stewards on the condition of the gelding upon returning to the stables.
9	STARLIGHT GLIMMER (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout. Drifted out from the 400M to the 300M. Shifted inwards away from the whip in the concluding stages.
10	FROM THE NAVY (App S Bahauddin)	Brushed outside of the gate upon jumping and at the 200M. Raced wide throughout.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	RAMBO	+18
4	SG SIXTY-ONE	-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R0919) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A4)

3	ARABIAN NIGHTS (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin.
4	DARCY (App S Shazmin)	Withdrawn at 2:34pm: Irregular pre-race sample. Impounded. Samples were collected for analytical and veterinary examination. A raid on Trainer R Lines’ stable was immediately conducted. An inquiry will be opened into this matter at a date to be fixed.
5	MIEJ (AK Lim)	Slow to begin.
6	HAPPY FRANKEL (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight.
7	DRAGON BOSS (App Clyde Leck)	Over-raced in the early stages. Apprentice fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for riding the gelding which was equipped with a defective equipment.
9	PACIFIC CROWN (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	DARCY	Irregular pre-race sample	–	Withdrawn at 2:34pm
5	TIN’S MACHINE	Capacity field	–	EA
5	SKYSCRAPER	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 (R0920) CLASS 4A – 1800M (LC A4)

2	PACIFIC DIAMOND (KC Tham)	Slow to begin. Whip was dislodged from jockey’s hand at the 350M.
3	SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar)	Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages and had to be restrained of heels at the 1200M.
5	MENTAL (App Clyde Leck)	Fly-jumped at the start.
7	MR BIG BROTHER (App H Haikal)	Returned cast near fore plate. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

RACE 7 (R0921) METRO A – 1200M (SC A4)

2	GAMESTONKS (App Clyde Leck)	Jockey advised to take more care when shifting ground in races.
3	MEGA GEMS (App A Nazir)	Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after the start. Tightened for galloping room and had to ease shortly before the finish.
5	MISTY SWIFT (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	TRIGGER PEGASUS (AK Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight.

RACE 8 (R0922) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A4)

1	SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (App Z Syafifie)	Raced wide throughout. Returned cast off fore plate.
2	ALL WHITE (App Clyde Leck)	Hung inwards in the straight.
3	LEGEND NINETY TWO (App I Fikri)	Jumped awkwardly. Shifted out for a clear run in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	TYPHOON (L De Souza)	Shifted outwards for a clear run at the 350M.
5	GLOBAL ARMY (App H Haikal)	Over-raced in the early stages. Shifted inwards at the 250M.
6	HOWL (KC Low)	Over-raced in the early stages. Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 250M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

RACE 9 (R0923) CLASS 5B – 1300M (SC A4)

3	HAZARD (AK Lim)	Raced wide throughout. Jockey cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.
5	RACE FOR FAME (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight.
7	D’GREAT OCEAN (App T Ammar)	An inquiry will be opened into the reason why the gelding had to be eased approaching the 1000M.
10	MGR ROCKET (App Z Syafifie)	Switched in for a clear run at the 300M.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 8 (R0904) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

Jockey AK Lim (RADETZKY MARSCH) was cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.

RACE 8 (R0904) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of BORN TO WIN and took evidence from App M Lukman, the rider of BORN TO WIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, WC Lim who is also the Trainer of BORN TO WIN.

App M Lukman, the rider of BORN TO WIN, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that in Race 8 at the Selangor Turf Club on 15 September 2024, he failed to ride BORN TO WIN to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that:

1. From the jump, he failed to afford BORN TO WIN sufficient rein to allow the horse the best possible chance to jump well;

2. Between the 900M and the 800M, despite BORN TO WIN showing that it had a speed advantage over the other runners in this sprint race, he restrained this gelding, breaking its natural momentum and resulting in it throwing its head up;

3. Between the 700M and the 500M, despite BORN TO WIN easily obtaining the lead and going clear of the field, he failed to ensure or at the very least, make a significant attempt to position his mount strategically near the rail so as to not cover unnecessary ground and position itself in front of its other dangers; and

4. In the straight, his riding was passive, non-vigourous and lacking in intent and determination. In this regard, his riding specifically between the 350M and the 300M, causes BORN TO WIN to shift out and lose momentum and his riding for the remainder of the straight barring the last 2 strides, was passive, non-vigourous and lacking in intent and determination, in that, he offered minimal assistance to BORN TO WIN with his hands, his body was upright in the irons, his weight was back whilst riding and his whip use was lacking in rhythm and vigour,

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with immediate effect from 19 September 2024 and to expire on 18 September 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

In addition, Trainer WC Lim was fined RM3000/- under MRA Rule 35(5) in that he failed to give adequate instructions to App M Lukman.

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A NON-RACE DAY BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “23036” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “SIAM WARRIOR” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON TUESDAY, 30 JULY 2024

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of SIAM WARRIOR.

Trainer S Dunderdale pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 135(6) as read with MRA Rules 135(4) & (11) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for SIAM WARRIOR which participated in the SLTC Official Barrier Trial on Tuesday, 30 July 2024 and subsequently, its post-trial blood sample was found to contain “Furosemide”, a prohibited substance under MRA Rules.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of substance, the nature of the substance involved, Trainer S Dunderdale’s guilty plea, his mitigating factors and previous record. He was fined RM3,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

AMENDMENT

RACE 10 (R0875) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A), SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

Jockey KC Tham (TIN’S MACHINE) was granted a deferment by the SLTC Racing Stewards to ride at SLTC Race Meeting on 21 and 22 September 2024 and thus, his suspension from riding in races for a period of one (1) month was amended, to commence from 23 September 2024 and to expire on 22 October 2024, both dates inclusive.

AMENDMENT

RACE 10 (845) : CLASS 5A – 1800M [LC-A4] THE EXCHANGE 106 @ TRX STAKES, SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) weeks, to be deferred, with effect from 16 September 2024 and to expire on 27 October 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

POST RACE URINE:

8 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 12 September 2024 (V24/145) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 12 September 2024 (V24/146) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 8 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

15 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 19 September 2024 (V24/149) 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 15 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 SEPTEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 19 September 2024 (V24/150) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	ARAGON PEGASUS	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
2	KUBERA’S CHIEF	Swollen & sore left sacroiliac region	Vet exam	–
3	GENERATION M	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
3	GOLDEN MAN	Cellulitis near hind distal limb	Vet exam	–
9	MEWTWO	Nail bind off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SMALL CHILLI & WASHINGTON

No significant finding

–

INFINITE WISDOM

Stood & lost many lengths

1 Starting Stall

–

GOLDEN PEAK

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

ZILFIKAR & OTTAWA

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

KIWI KID

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

PACIFIC CROWN

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

MR BIG BROTHER

Cast near fore plate

–

MARS GO

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

MISTY SWIFT

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

SOLID EIGHTY-THREE

Cast off fore plate

–

LEGEND NINETY-TWO

No significant finding

–

HOWL

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

CANDY RAIN

Respiratory distress & Lame off fore

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 KC Low

READY TO SEVENLUCK

21/9/24

500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

App Clyde Leck

DRAGON BOSS

21/9/24

500/-

Rule 41(7)

(15/9/24)

Trainer WC Lim

BORN TO WIN

19/9/24

3000/-

Rule 35(5)

OBT

(30/7/24)

Trainer S Dunderdale

SIAM WARRIOR

19/9/24

3000/-

Rule 135(6)

Suspension(s)

(15/9/24)

App M Lukman (BORN TO WIN) – 12 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up(s)

Jockey S Salee (GURNEY DRIVE)

Trainer R Lines (DARCY)

App H Haikal (MR BIG BROTHER)

Incident approaching the 1000M.