STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
SATURDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course E (Rail @ 9M Entire Course)
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr James Yu & Dr Iman.
RACE 1 (R1057) CLASS 5B – 1200M (LC E)
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2 |
LIM’S TORPEDO (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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3 |
AMAZING CHOICE (HS Gill) |
Dipped several times near the 1000M and was eased down in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding. 1000M/vet – Poor performance. |
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5 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Hafis) |
Jumped awkwardly, losing ground. |
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7 |
JAKAMA PEGASUS (App M Ekdihar) |
Awkward at the start. |
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8 |
WHITE RABBIT (App A Suriya) |
Eased out to avoid heels near the 850M. |
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10 |
WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin) |
Shifted out near the 850M. |
App M Lukman (NAMBIAR ROCKET) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(11) for failing to report to the Stewards in relation to his broken whip.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
D’GREAT RISE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R1058) CLASS 5B – 1500M (LC E)
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1 |
MY GOODNESS (App A Suriya) |
Slow into stride. |
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3 |
BIG CHINA (HS Gill) |
Raced fiercely in the early stages. Had to steady at the 400M when striding onto heels. |
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4 |
CHER (App M Lukman) |
Hind quarters bumped at the 450M. |
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5 |
JJ STAR (KP Lim) |
Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
ADIRA PEGASUS (App M Ekdihar) |
Steadied when crossed near the 750M. Brushed near the 250M by a tiring runner. |
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8 |
APOLLO ROCK (S Hafis) |
Threw its head when racing erratically near the 400M. Rolled in when tiring in the straight, bumping runner at the 250M. |
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9 |
BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out near the 450M when obtaining a clear passage, bumping runner. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 3 (R1059) CLASS 5 A – 1500M (LC E) More Winners at Magic Millions
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1 |
GASSUR (KP Lim) |
Taken outwards when impeded for a clear run near the 275M and thereby causing runner to shift on the heels and checked. |
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2 |
MIEJ (AK Lim) |
Veered inwards at the start, had to be restrained off heels, thereby losing ground. Checked at the 250M when running onto the heels of runner. |
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3 |
DRAGON SANDS (S Ruzaini) |
Inclined to lay inwards passing the 250M thereby crowding runner. |
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4 |
SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (SU Lim) |
Laid inwards from the 275M causing runner to check. (See Inquiry) |
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6 |
ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App A Suriya) |
Pulled hard in the early stages. Checked near the 175M. |
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8 |
HENG KINGDOM (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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9 |
GENERAL CHENG (MM Firdaus) |
Shifted out over the concluding 25M, bumping runner. |
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10 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR (S Hafis) |
Carried inwards and had to be checked near the 150M. (See Inquiry) |
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11 |
TIN’S MACHINE (App M Lukman) |
Bumped inside the final 50M. |
On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to straighten his mount, SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, when it shifted in passing the 275M thereby causing TRIPLE ONE STAR to be checked.
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 with effect from 2 October 2023 and to expire on 15 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
BARBARIAN |
Inappetance |
Vet exam (21 days embargo) |
Course scratching
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 4 (R1060) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC E)
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3 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (J De Souza) |
Inclined to hang in throughout running. |
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9 |
SKYSCRAPER (KP Lim) |
Tightened on jumping, thereby ridden rearward and raced wide in the early stages, taking the turn into the straight wide. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
STAR FIFTYTWO (MM Firdaus) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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11 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App I Fikri) |
Inclined to over-race between the 1200M and the 800M. |
App M Lukman (GOLDEN HORSE) was advised that the embargo of 54kgs placed on him has been lowered to 52.5kgs. As such, he can now accept rides at 52.5kgs.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
CAVALLA COURT |
Injury wound on right side of the hip |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching
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4 |
SAHM |
Stewards’ Order |
– |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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4 |
STRAIGHT N ARROW |
-15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 5 (R1061) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC E) Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YO Sale Trophy
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2 |
HANDSOME BENZ (HS Gill) |
Slow into stride. |
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7 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS (S Ruzaini) |
Squeezed on jumping, losing ground. Raced wide in the middle stages and was inclined to hang inwards in the straight. |
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8 |
THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin) |
Slow into stride. |
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9 |
WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri) |
Stumbled badly at the start. Veered outwards when struck with the whip near the 125M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
QUICKEN AWAY |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching
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5 |
TIPPING POINT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
BALKAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 6 (R1062) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC E) Best Value at Magic Millions
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1 |
MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (KP Lim) |
Shifted in crowding runners near the 950M and raced wide. (See Inquiry 1) |
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2 |
KRUGER (SU Lim) |
Tightened significantly near the 1000M. |
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3 |
GOLDEN MAN (App AB Riduan) |
Inclined to race wide in the middle stages. |
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4 |
GOLDEN PEAK (MM Firdaus) |
After racing wide early, laid inwards in the straight causing runner to check. (See Inquiry 2) |
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5 |
SUPER HERO (S Hafis) |
Squeezed on jumping, losing ground. |
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6 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE (HS Gill) |
Carried inwards shortly after the start and near the 1000M, tightened runners when crossed. |
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7 |
BRAVE WARRIOR (E Ferreira) |
Had to check near the 150M. |
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8 |
AIR BOSS (AK Lim) |
Tightened shortly after the start. Took the turn into the straight wide. |
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9 |
SACRED TONIC (App S Shazmin) |
Carried inwards and bumped near the 1000M. |
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10 |
DRAGON RYKER (App T Ammar) |
Tightened near the 950M striking the running rail, losing ground and thereafter had to again steady to avoid heels. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey MM Firdaus, the rider of GOLDEN PEAK, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in near the 175M causing BRAVE WARRIOR to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey MM Firdaus’ 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 with effect from 1 October 2023 and to expire on 14 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in approaching the 1050M and tightened several runners.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, good recent 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 2 October 2023 and to expire on 14 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
VILLAGE STAR |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching
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6 |
JOJU |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
GOLDEN PEAK |
+17 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R1063) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC E) Go to Gold Coast 24 Oct
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1 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR (MM Firdaus) |
Shifted inwards quickly near the 150M. |
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2 |
LIMITLESS VENTURE (KP Lim) |
Slow into stride. Crowded and had to be steadied near the 200M. |
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6 |
SMART RACER (App A Suriya) |
Blocked for a clear run near the 200M and at the 100M, had to be restrained off the heels. |
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9 |
ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) |
Slow into stride. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
THE GENERAL |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 8 (R1064) Open Novice – 1200M (SC E)
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2 |
PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim) |
Shifted in passing the 300M causing rider to clip its heels and was then blocked and had to be restrained between the 200M and the 150M. Vet inspection: Returned cast near fore plate |
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3 |
OUR FINAL OFFER (J De Souza) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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4 |
HONG GILDONG (S Ruzaini) |
Raced greenly throughout. |
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5 |
SAFE JOURNEY (AK Lim) |
Rolled in passing the 200M, carrying runner inwards. |
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7 |
YINYANG (App AB Riduan) |
Clipped the heels of runner near the 200M and blundered badly. (See Inquiry) |
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8 |
EL CHUBASCO (MM Firdaus) |
Withdrawn at 4:08pm: Played up in the parade ring, dislodged rider and subsequently withdrawn. Rider was examined by the Club Doctor who found him to be injured and stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride(s). Raced greenly throughout. |
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9 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
On inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of SAFE JOURNEY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at about the 175M mark and caused PURE PERFECTION to be restrained.
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 three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 9 October 2023 and to expire on 21 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PURE PERFECTION, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in passing the 250M causing YINYANG to clip its heels and blunder badly.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s 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 served consecutively with any other penalty, with effect from 16 October 2023 and to expire on 28 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
EL CHUBASCO
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Played up in the parade ring & dislodged rider |
– |
Withdrawn at 4:08pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 9 (R1065) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC E)
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1 |
SILENT PRINCE (App A Suriya) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
OUD WOOD (HS Gill) |
Inclined to lay inwards in the straight. |
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7 |
PROPLAYER (App M Lukman) |
Rider struck with a clod of dirt on the goggles at about the 800M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
REMO MAMA (AK Lim) |
Had to be steadied when striding onto heels of runner near the 700M. |
App M Ekdihar who rode his 10th winner on BATTLESTAR in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 2 October 2023.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
CANDY RAIN |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 10 (R1066) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC E)
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3 |
QIJI AUSTON (App T Ammar) |
Slow into stride. |
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5 |
STAY THE COURSE (S Hafis) |
Raced wide throughout. Stumbled near the 750M. |
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6 |
MR AK (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
ELENA OF AVALOR (App M Ekdihar) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early stages and took the turn into the straight wide. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
DESIRE SKY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 4 (R1040) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The Stewards, on Friday, 29 September 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into Jockey M Ewe’s riding of ROYAL FLUSH in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey M Ewe, who did not present any further witnesses.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of ROYAL FLUSH, the Stewards found Jockey M Ewe guilty under MRA Rule 44(8) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that ROYAL FLUSH was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing in that he had failed to ride the mare out in the straight from the 200M mark.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ewe’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was disqualified for a period of one (1) year with immediate effect from 29 September 2023 and to expire on 28 September 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM50,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:35pm).
Jockey M Ewe subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was not granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
Further, as Trainer HY Cheng was unable to attend the inquiry, he will be called at date to be advised for the continuation of the inquiry related to his evidence as the Trainer of ROYAL FLUSH.
RACE 3 (R0994) CLASS 5A – 1250M (LC A), SATURDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
Jockey Z Khairil (BAGHDAD) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of three (3) months under MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 26 September 2023. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was acceded to, with RM2000/- of his deposit being forfeited. His suspension commenced on 27 September 2023 and to expire on 26 December 2023, both dates inclusive.
POST RACE URINE:
16 & 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 28 September 2023 (V23/143) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 68 coded urine and 70 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
16 & 17 SEPTEMBER 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 28 September 2023 (V23/144) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
24 SEPTEMBER 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 28 September 2023 (V23/146) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 23 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
24 SEPTEMBER 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 28 September 2023 (V23/147) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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3 |
HENG KINGDOM |
M Ewe |
L De Souza |
Disqualified |
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6 |
GOLDEN PEAK |
M Ewe |
MM Firdaus |
Disqualified |
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7 |
LANKARAN |
Unfixed |
S Ruzaini |
EA |
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8 |
OUR FINAL OFFER |
M Ewe |
J De Souza |
Disqualified |
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10 |
MR AK |
MM Firdaus |
AK Lim |
Medical |
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10 |
MY FIRST MILLION |
M Ewe |
S Ruzaini |
Disqualified |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
GHOST BAY |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SATURDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
AMAZING CHOICE
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Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/vet |
– |
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2 |
JJ STAR |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
HENG KINGDOM |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
SKYSCRAPER |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
LITTLE PLEASURE |
Injury, cut near hind medial pastern |
– |
– |
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8 |
PURE PERFECTION |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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9 |
PROPLAYER
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Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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10 |
MR AK |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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10 |
ELENA OF AVALOR |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
App M Lukman |
NAMBIAR ROCKET |
30/9/23 |
RM250/- |
Rule 44(11) |
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4 (24/9) |
Jockey M Ewe |
ROYAL FLUSH |
29/9/23
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RM50,000/- |
Rule 44(8) |
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Disqualification |
R4 (24/9/23) |
Jockey M Ewe (ROYAL FLUSH) – 1 year under MRA Rule 44(8) |
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Suspension(s) |
R3 |
Jockey SU Lim (SHANGHAI CAPTAIN) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R6 |
Jockey MM Firdaus (GOLDEN PEAK) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) Jockey KP Lim (MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R8 |
Jockey AK Lim (SAFE JOURNEY) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) Jockey SU Lim (PURE PERFECTION) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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