STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY SPECIAL MEETING 2020
SUNDAY, 19 JULY 2020
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
(Course A-True Position)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R426) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
ONCE A THIEF (App S Uzair), after being slow, was tightened at the start when RED RACKHAM (C Goon) veered inwards.
ALAN (App S Sia) jumped awkwardly with App S Sia losing his off side stirrup iron, placing a considerable disadvantage throughout. ALAN raced keen and laid out around the first turn and over-raced throughout.
EXCALIBUR (R Shafiq) was inclined to over-race in the early stages.
RED RACKHAM raced wide throughout.
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SMART MASTER, was advised to moderate the use of his whip.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LIM’S BATTLE (App A Zaimuddin) returned with bruising over the left-side chest. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 1 | BORN A FIGHTER | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 1 | BARKER ROAD KID | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 1 | GHOST BAY | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | YULONG HOLY FLYING | +23 | |||
| 1 | BUKIT SUBANG | +23 | |||
| 1 | WILL BE BETTER | +15 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 2 (R427) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
NOVA PHOENIX (SU Lim) raced fiercely in the early stages and steadied near the 800M, off the heels of BROKE IN LONDON (J De Souza).
LIM’S KEYWAY (App A Zaimuddin) was inclined to lay outwards and raced wide throughout.
SPIN FIRE (HS Gill) raced wide from the 800M until the straight.
Near the 25M, NOVA PHOENIX shifted in, bumping GOD OF WAR (Y Aify).
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 2 | SPARKLE LOT | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 2 | FRANCES | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 2 | MEWTWO | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | MR EPIC | +17 | |||
| 2 | BROKE IN LONDON | +17 | |||
| 2 | YULONG DREAM | -18 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 3 (R428) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
JARL (AK Lim) reared as the start was effected, losing ground.
After jumping awkwardly, D’GREAT DUCHESS (J Low) raced fiercely near the 850M.
IDEAL GUIDE (App S Sia) and TOOBIGTOOFAIL (SU Lim) raced wide throughout.
LINCOLN MOONLIGHT (Y Aify) was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 3 | PLATOON | Nail bind injury on the near fore | Vet exam | – | |
| 3 | SAND BANK | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 3 | MAREA NEGRO | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | LINCOLN MOONLIGHT | +21 | |||
| 3 | MR WOLFF | -19 | |||
| 3 | PURE SPARK | -30 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 4 (R429) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
CREATE ABUNDANCE (Z Zuriman) was slow into stride.
After jumping awkwardly, HORSEH (HS Gill) was crowded, losing ground.
RUSSELL THE CROWE (App CK Khaw) tended to over-race in the early stages and laid outwards, travelling wide from the 900M.
METAGROSS (KC Wong) raced erratically in the straight and steadied near the 150M.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) and BAADSHAH (App S Uzair) returned having cast their near fore plates, and RUSSELL THE CROWE returned having cast its near hind plate.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 4 | GALILEO’S APPROACH | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 4 | ELITE GENERAL | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 4 | SUPER HERO | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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) | |||
| 4 | HORSEH | +16 | |||
| 4 | SOUTHERN DRAGON | +30 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 5 (R430) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
NOVA DASHING (J De Souza) raced fiercely in the early stages, and was obliged to race wide.
TAIL SPIN (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 500M, M SEVEN (App M Lukman) had to be restrained when ASIAN TIGER (C Goon) shifted out. Jockey C Goon was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage and impeding M SEVEN.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 5 | CASH IS KING | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 5 | TRINITY FLYING | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 5 | BURBANK | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | ICHIKA BACHIKA | +23 | |||
| 5 | COMMODORE LINCOLN | +27 | |||
| 5 | ASIAN TIGER | +29 | |||
| 5 | NOVA DASHING | +19 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 6 (R431) MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
TRINITY ROYAL (App L De Souza) which cast its near fore plate and SIEW YUK (HS Gill) which cast its near hind plate at the pre-race holding yard, were both replated, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to race.
In the straight, CALL ME INVINCIBLE (App AR Aiman) shifted out several times over the final 200M, inconveniencing LIM’S SPHERE (Y Aify) at the 150M.
Passing the 250M, SIEW YUK (HS Gill) had to be steadied when racing onto the heels of PACIFIC MISSION (J De Souza) and taken inwards.
After travelling wide, MAGIC ECLIPSE (App M Akmazani) was held up for a clear run on straightening and had to be steadied off the heels of TRINITY ROYAL (App L De Souza) at the 150M, and when taken in, bumped KYO (App CK Khaw). App M Akmazani was unable to ride the gelding out fully to the end of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LIM’S SWIFT (App A Zaimuddin) returned having cast its near fore plate.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 6 | FLASH | Sore off fore foot | 1000M/vet | – | |
| 6 | FIRST SUCCESS | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 6 | GLAMOROUS | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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) | |||
| 6 | PACIFIC MISSION | +33 | |||
| 6 | CALL ME INVINCIBLE | +15 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 7 (R432) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
Acting on veterinary advice that WARRIOR KING (AK Lim) was lame near hind, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:57pm. WARRIOR KING will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
D’GREAT WIN (J De Souza) was slow into stride.
Approaching the 800M, SO THE THING (App A Zaimuddin) which was pulling hard, shifted in, crowding SMART RACER (App N Varmah) which threw its head when being steadied. App A Zaimuddin (SO THE THING) was reprimanded for failing to afford sufficient room to his inside.
HAPPY BUFFALO (C Goon) hung outwards from the 800M, taking the turn into the straight wide and drifting outwards over the final 200M.
FLASH ONE (R Shafiq) was inclined to lay outwards in the middle stages.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MON ENERGY (SU Lim) returned having cast its off hind plate.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 7 | WARRIOR KING | Lame near hind | 1000M/vet | – | |
| 7 | O’REILLY’S DANCER | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 7 | BEAUTIFUL ONE | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 7 | HAPPY BOX SIX | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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) | |||
| 7 | Nil | ||||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 8 (R433) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
This race was run in rain.
RAKAMA (Z Zuriman) shifted inwards at the start, crowding VAIN TYCOON (J De Souza).
TRINITY LAD (SU Lim) was ridden wide from the 800M until straightening.
Near the 200M, RAKAMA shifted in, crowding POMP (App CK Khaw) which was racing erratically with POMP being steadied near the 100M. BLUE HAWAII (App N Varmah) which was racing on the inside, shifted away from POMP and in doing so, crowded PLACE YOUR BET (App S Uzair) which had to be restrained on the fence. Jockey Z Zuriman (RAKAMA) was reprimanded for shifting in at this stage and App N Varmah (BLUE HAWAII) was advised that he should exercise greater caution in future.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 8 | MAYBE | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 8 | MR MOSA | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 8 | GHOST AFFAIR | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | POWERFUL FIGHTER | -16 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 9 (R434) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
When mounted, Jockey J Low (FIGHTING WARRIOR) reported that part of his saddle was deficient. He subsequently reweighed and this caused a delay in several minutes. Jockey J Low was fined RM250/- for negligence under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for having poor equipment.
SPEEDY DEMON (R Shafiq) veered inwards at the start, crowding SHELLOMADA (App A Zaimuddin) which lost ground.
HARVEYWALLBANGER (HK Cheng) was ridden wide throughout, having considerable extra ground.
SPADE OF ACE (AK Lim) drifted out over the final 75M, and slightly inconvenienced TILSWORTH JACOBI (KC Wong) near the finish. Jockey AK Lim was warned that he must straighten his mount when they shift in future.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HARVEYWALLBANGER (HK Cheng) returned having cast its off hind plate.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 9 | CRAZY DREAMS | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 9 | HIGH TENSILE | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 9 | TARZAN | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | Nil | ||||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 10 (R435) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
WEATHER MAN (App A Suriya) veered inwards at the start, crowding LUCK MAK MAK (KC Wong) which lost ground and in turn tightened BEIJING STAR (J Low) which had to be checked.
The Stewards questioned Jockey KC Wong (LUCK MAK MAK) as to the performance of the gelding. He advised that after being tightened at the start, he had been further back than he had wished. Although making ground when clear in the straight, LUCK MAK MAK had been impeded somewhat in the middle stages and had made ground quickly. Trainer KP Hoy’s representative advised the Stewards that it was the gelding’s first start in Malaysia, and the gelding’s racing manner was unknown to the stable. In light of this, the Stewards advised that LUCK MAK MAK will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SHA NA NA (App M Lukman) returned having cast its near hind plate.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 10 | I AM MIDAS | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 10 | BLUE EYED BOY | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 10 | HERO CHAMPION | Capacity field | – | – | |
| 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 | ZMAN | -49 | |||
| 10 | HAPPY GHOST | +15 | |||
| 10 | BEIJING STAR | +15 | |||
| 10 | TRINITY REVIVAL | -22 | |||
| 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 6 (R431), SUNDAY, 19 JULY 2020, SLTC JULY SPECIAL MEETING 2020
Jockey J De Souza and Trainer SB Tan, the rider and trainer of PACIFIC MISSION respectively, were each fined RM250/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5) for a breach of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to the mounting procedure in Race 6 today.
SUNDAY, 19 JULY 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
An inquiry will be held into the reason for LISTEN (J412) (Trainer MW Teh) being walked on the main grass this morning and the bona fides of its rider.
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING AN ALTERCATION BETWEEN TRAINER S EDWARDS AND TRAINER MW TEH ON 19 FEBRUARY 2020 AT SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC)
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into an altercation at trackwork on 19th February 2020.
Evidence was taken from Trainers S Edwards and MW Teh. The Stewards also considered the video recordings of certain aspects of an exchange between the parties.
After considering the issue:
- Trainer S Edwards was warned under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in the manner he addressed Trainer MW Teh.
- Trainer MW Teh was warned under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in the manner in which he addressed Trainer S Edwards.
- Both Trainers were reminded that common SLTC facilities were available to all trainers who were obliged to share respectfully.
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO TRAINER MW TEH’S MANNER TOWARDS A SYCE ON 4 MARCH 2020 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC)
Following a first-hand report from an attending Steward, Trainer MW Teh was questioned initially regarding the manner in which he addressed and referred to a Syce employed by another trainer on 4 March 2020.
After considering the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Trainer MW Teh had acted in an inappropriate verbal manner towards the Syce. Mr Teh was subsequently reprimanded under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct and advised that a repetition would lead to action being taken.
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE PRE-RACE EXAMINATION OF TRINITY GRACE IN RACE 5 (R298) ON SATURDAY, 29 FEBRUARY 2020 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SPECIAL MEETING).
The Stewards concluded the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the pre-race veterinary examination of TRINITY GRACE in the above race.
In consultation with Dr Shri Kanth, Senior Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC, the Stewards identified from video footage that TRINITY GRACE was fractious after being placed in the stalls and exited rearward on two (2) occasions. On both occasions, TRINITY GRACE was examined by the Veterinarian at the start but from a considerable distance.
The Stewards considered that a close-up examination of the gelding may have revealed the minor injury.
As a result of the inquiry, Dr Shri undertook to formulate a Standard Operating Practice for Veterinarians attending at the start of races.
RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT – TUESDAY, 7 JULY 2020
APPEAL BY JOCKEY CHENG HAN KOK (HK CHENG) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF EIGHT (8) MALAYSIAN RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(b)(ii) FOR IMPROPER RIDING IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “READY TO RULE” IN RACE 3 (R183) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), ON SATURDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2020, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020
The Selangor Turf Club (SLTC) Racing Stewards considered the above appeal.
Other than the grounds of appeal, no further evidence was adduced. However, the SLTC Racing Stewards considered a report from the Chief Stipendiary Steward (SLTC).
The SLTC Racing Stewards directed under MRA Rule 149(1)(c), that due to the extraordinary circumstances experienced during Covid 19 Movement Control Order (MCO) restrictions, that the following applies:
- Jockey HK Cheng plea of guilty to the improper riding charge is recorded and conviction stands;
- The penalty of eight (8) Malaysian race days be vacated.
- The deposit of RM2500/- be refunded.
THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
ELECTRIC KING (H152) bled during the above trackwork and 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.
FRIDAY, 26 JUNE 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
Stable Supervisor Dominique Cheah Soong Jin, licensed to Trainer WC Lim, was fined RM250/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 41(4)(b) for failing to wear a body protector whilst mounted during trackwork at the Selangor Turf Club on Friday, 26 June 2020.
THURSDAY, 9 JULY 2020, SLTC TRACKWORK
Track Rider Ahmad Firdaus Farhan bin Zul Fakarudin (TR.94), licensed to Trainer SY Lim, was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to properly obey the directive of the Stewards by not wearing a mask and smoking whilst mounted during trackwork at the Selangor Turf Club on Thursday, 9 July 2020.
SLTC OFFICIAL TESTS – JUNE 2020
The following horses have undergone their respective tests on the dates as stated below:
| Name of Horse | MRA Brand | Trainer | Test | Result | Date of Test | |
| 1 | LIM’S CASINO | R613 | BT Lim | 1000M/vet from the Starting Stall | Passed | 26 June 2020 |
| 2 | HAPPY GHOST | H340 | BT Lim | 1 Starting Stall | Passed | 26 June 2020 |
| 3 | ELITE GENERAL | E35 | BT Lim | 1000M/vet from the Starting Stall | Passed | 26 June 2020 |
| 4 | POMP | W587 | PS Kumaran | 1000M/vet from the Starting Stall | Passed | 26 June 2020 |
| 5 | TRINITY GRACE | E178 | SY Lim | 1 Starting Stall | Passed | 17 June 2020 |
| 6 | MR O’REILLY | H33 | F Maynard | Bleeder’s test & 1000M/vet | Passed | 11 June 2020 |
| 7 | TARGET | C528 | C Leck | 1 Starting Stall | Passed | 9 June 2020 |
| 8 | BLUE HAWAII | E348 | C Leck | 1 Starting Stall | Passed | 9 June 2020 |
Change of Rider(s)
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| Nil |
| NON ACCEPTORS | ||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark |
| Nil | Vet exam | – | ||
| Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. | ||||
| SLTC, SUNDAY, 19 JULY 2020 | ||||||||||||
| POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED | ||||||||||||
| Race | Horse | Reason/Finding | Test | Remark | ||||||||
| 1 | LIM’S BATTLE | Bruising over the left side chest | Vet exam | – | ||||||||
| 4 | FIRST COMMAND & BAADSHAH | Cast near fore plates | – | – | ||||||||
| 4 | RUSSELL THE CROWE | Cast near hind plate | – | – | ||||||||
| 6 | LIM’S SWIFT | Cast near fore plate | – | – | ||||||||
| 7 | WARRIOR KING | Lame near hind | 1000M/vet | – | ||||||||
| 7 | MON ENERGY | Cast off hind plate | ||||||||||
| 9 | HARVEYWALLBANGER | Cast off hind plate | – | – | ||||||||
| 10 | SHA NA NA | Cast near hind plate | ||||||||||
| 10 | LUCK MAK MAK | Stewards’ order | 1000M/vet | – | ||||||||
| 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 | MRA Rule/Regulation | ||||||
| 6 | Jockey J De Souza & Trainer SB Tan | PACIFIC MISSION | 19/7/20 | RM250/- each | Rule 152(5) | |||||||
| 9 | Jockey J Low | FIGHTING WARRIOR | 19/7/20 | RM250/- | Rule 152(5)(a) | |||||||
| Suspension(s) | Nil | |||||||||||
| Follow Up | 19/7 | Trainer MW Teh (LISTEN) | ||||||||||