Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 9 MARCH 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 6), upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of Race 7 (Races 7 to 11).

Course A6 & 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 Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0162) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

2	ROAD OF TIGER (L De Souza)	Hung in in the straight. Carried in at the 900M.
3	GOLDEN CUP (AL Da Silva)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Tightened for galloping room at the 900M.
4	JOJU (WW Cheah)	Squeezed out at the start.
5	PACIFIC CHARM (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.
7	GIFTED VALENTINES (S Salee)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)
9	TAKHI (R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.
11	TOP CONFIDENCE (SU Lim)	Jockey fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for riding a horse which was equipped with a defective gear (saddle).
13	ARIF (HS Gill)	Raced wide throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey XC Liang, the rider of HANDSOME JOYFUL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ROAD OF TIGER and GOLDEN CUP at approximately the 900M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey XC Liang’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 March 2025 and to expire on 23 March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GIFTED	Nail bind injury near fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
1	ROYAL FLUSH	Capacity field	–	EA
1	DIAMOND RING	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 (R0163) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

1	BIONICS (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.
2	KING’S GAMBIT (S John)	Raced with an awkward head carriage and threw its head up on a number of occasions in the running.
3	EMPHATIC (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout.
4	OUTFIT (AL Da Silva)	Hung in in the straight.
5	MR BIG BROTHER (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
6	BULL FIGHT (App T Ammar)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.
7	GOD’S HAND (TH Koh)	Slow to begin.
8	INFINITE WISDOM (App Z Syafifie)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	THE WILD PRINCE	Capacity field	–		EA
2	SIRIUS	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)
2	KING’S GAMBIT			+28
2	MR BIG BROTHER			+17
2	AHONE			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0164) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

1	SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 800M.*(See Report)
6	THE WILD HERO (TH Koh)	Slow to begin.
7	OUR SECRET WEAPON (KC Tham)	*(See Report)
13	ACROBAT (WW Cheah)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of OUR SECRET WEAPON, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE at the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’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 March 2025 and to expire on 15 March 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	TALING PLING	Injured	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	JUNGLE CRUISE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0165) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

DRACULA PATH

(SU Lim)

Raced wide in the early stages. Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages. Jockey was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip.

V’INVINCIBLE

(S John)

Stumbled at the 900M.

RELEASE THE SPIRIT

(WW Cheah)

Hung in in the straight.

RACE 5 (R0166) CLASS 4B – 1300M (LC A6)

VGOR

(S John)

Raced wide throughout.

LIMITLESS STOUT

(KC Wong)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

SPIETH HEROINE

(App T Ammar)

Over-raced in the early stages. Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the mare.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	Capacity field	–		EA
5	ZERO FIVE FIVE	Capacity field	–		EA
5	THE WILD FIRE	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)
5	SPIETH HEROINE			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0167) CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC A6)

2	YOLO (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin. Shifted out at the 400M. Apprentice cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
3	ANSU (S Salee)	Slow into stride. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
4	DUMA (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Special Bit within the prescribed time.
5	EMPEROR TAIZONG (A Suriya)	*(See Report)
7	NIMBUS STAR (CK Khaw)	Hung in in the concluding stages.
8	THOUSAND MILE EYE (AL Da Silva)	Hung out in the straight.
9	KIM EMPIRE (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin.
10	LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (App M Akmazani)	Shifted in marginally in the concluding stages.
12	LIM’S UNIQUE (L De Souza)	Carried out at the 400M. Switched in for a clear running at the 300M and was disappointed. Thereafter switched out and finished its race off strongly.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey A Suriya, the rider of EMPEROR TAIZONG, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to NIMBUS STAR in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Suriya’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 March 2025 and to expire on 16 March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	RICHARD MULE	Capacity field	–	EA
6	NIGHT WARRIOR	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 (R0168) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A6)

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

1	PACIFIC WARRIOR (L De Souza)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. *(See Report)
2	SACRED COMMAND (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out away from the whip in the straight. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
3	SO WE FIGHT (App T Ammar)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
4	MAJESTIC WAY (R Nuqman)	Over-raced in the early stages, brushed with another runner on at least 3 occasions between the 1500M and the 1300M.
5	TENNET TENTENNET (C Henrique)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 400M.
6	DON’T FORGET BOSS (HS Gill)	Shifted out to continue its run in the concluding stages.
8	FREE AND HAPPY (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.
9	PLATINUM HARVEST (XC Liang)	Brushed with another runner between the 1500M and the 1300M. Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels at the 300M.

At the 250M, TENNET TENTENNET was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed between PACIFIC WARRIOR which shifted in away from the whip marginally and SACRED COMMAND which shifted out away from the whip.

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey C Henrique, the rider of the second placed horse (TENNET TENTENNET) against the winner, PACIFIC WARRIOR (L De Souza) on the grounds of interference at approximately the 250M.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection as it could not be satisfied that without the above incident, TENNET TENTENNET would not have finished ahead of PACIFIC WARRIOR.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	APIS	Capacity field	–	EA
7	WILD CHIEF	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 (R0169) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A6)

2	PLATINUM PRIORITY (XC Liang)	Shifted out at the 400M to continue its run.
3	WHO LOVE TO DANCE (App A Nazir)	Slow into stride. Raced onto heels between the 1100M to the 900M.
4	ONG MARI (CK Khaw)	Hung out in the straight.
5	DAYLIGHT (SU Lim)	Shifted out away from whip in the concluding stages.
6	GULF EAGLE (App PH Seow)	Trainer R Lines was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of Visor and the use of Winkers within the prescribed time.
9	ERUPTION (App I Fikri)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 450M.
10	PACIFIC ATLANTIC (HS Gill)	Raced keen in the early stages.
11	FILIAL DRAGON (TH Koh)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
14	SOUSUI (App Z Syafifie)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted both ways away from the whip in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	SURREY HILLS	Capacity field	–		EA
8	WECANDO	Capacity field	–		EA
8	OZZY STAR	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	HURRICANE			-15
8	ITALIAN REVOLUTION			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0170) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A6)

3	PLATINUM LEGACY (R Nuqman)	Raced greenly in the running.
4	FRIEND OF HONOR (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
5	GENRICH (SU Lim)	Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the mare. Shifted in away from the whip from the 200M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
6	KITSUNE	Withdrawn at 12:36pm: Laceration on the inside of the left nostril – Vet exam.
7	LIMITLESS SPEAR (App A Azizi)	Raced wide throughout.
8	THE MAN IS DANMA (App PH Seow)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
9	LUCKY WARRIOR (HS Gill)	Raced wide in middle stages.
10	SPICY BABE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried out from the 200M.
12	SINGHA BAY (AL Da Silva)	Shifted both ways away from the whip in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	KITSUNE	Laceration on the inside of the left nostril	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 12:36pm
9	PACIFIC BRAVO	Capacity field	–		EA
9	JERAM GOLD	Capacity field	–		EA
9	INFINITY 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)
9	LIMITLESS SPEAR			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0171) CLASS 5A – 1400M (SC A6)

1	MR MONDELLO (KC Tham)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
3	NIMBUS GLORY (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Returned with a laceration on the near hind – Vet exam.
5	LOOK AFTER (A Suriya)	Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M.
8	SCHNEIDER (TH Koh)	Raced wide throughout.
9	FAMOUS NAME (HS Gill)	Slow to begin.
10	RED SUN (CK Khaw)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	ROOK’S GAMBIT	Capacity field	–	EA
10	CHER	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 (R0172) CLASS 5B – 1400M (SC A6)

2	SHIHAB (HS Gill)	Restrained behind runners shortly after the start after the jump.
3	SABAH WIN (L De Souza)	Switched out to continue its run at the 350M.
6	D’S SECRET (TH Koh)	Slow into stride.
14	ARABIAN NIGHTS (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	PRIDE OF LOVE	Stone-bruised near fore	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	SUPREMO LEX	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
11	SKYSCRAPER	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)
11	BIG MAX			-21
11	BIG DAY			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 2 (R0137) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +4), SATURDAY, 1 MARCH 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 9 March 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of JEWEL SIXTY-ONE and took evidence from App I Fikri, the rider of the gelding.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, advised him to ride his mounts so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.

RACE 11 (R0146) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A4), SATURDAY, 1 MARCH 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 9 March 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into an incident at about the 600M. Evidence was taken from App T Ammar, the rider of LIMITLESS VENTURE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

1 MARCH 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 7 March 2025 (V25/035) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ARIF	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA
6	KSATRIA	KC Wong	SU Lim	Medical
7	PLATINUM HARVEST	KC Wong	XC Liang	Medical
8	WHO LOVES TO DANCE	KC Wong	App A Nazir (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical
9	LIMITLESS SPEAR	App T Ammar	App A Azizi	Medical
10	NIMBUS GLORY	App T Ammar	SU Lim	Medical
10	FAMOUS NAME	KC Wong	HS Gill	Medical
11	SHIHAB	KC Wong	HS Gill	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	VICTORIOUS WARRIOR	Stone-bruised off hind	Vet exam	–
4	AUTUMN BLITZ	Bruised near fore suspensory	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 MARCH 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

GIFTED VALENTINES

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(3 weeks embargo)

–

ACROBAT

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

LIMITLESS STOUT

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

ANSU

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

FILIAL DRAGON

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

GENRICH

Cast near fore plate

–

LIMITLESS SPEAR

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

THE MAN IS DANMA

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

NIMBUS GLORY

Laceration on the near hind

Vet exam

–

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 SU Lim

TOP CONFIDENCE

9/3/25

500/-

Rule 41(7)

Jockey KC Tham

OUR SECRET WEAPON

9/3/25

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey SU Lim

DRACULA PATH

9/3/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer S Dunderdale

SPIETH HEROINE

9/3/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer R Lines

GULF EAGLE

9/3/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer F Maynard

DUMA

9/3/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer CC Ooi

GENRICH

9/3/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

Jockey XC Liang (HANDSOME JOYFUL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey KC Tham (OUR SECRET WEAPON) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey A Suriya (EMPEROR TAIZONG) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up(s)

App T Ammar (SO WE FIGHT)

R11

Jockey KC Tham (ARABIAN NIGHTS)