STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course A (True Position)
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 (R1299) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)
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1 |
MATILDA (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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2 |
STARDICE (App M Lukman) |
Raced wide without cover. |
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5 |
D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide with cover. |
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7 |
TRINITY FLYING (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide with cover. |
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10 |
WHITE RABBIT (A Suriya) |
Momentarily inconvenienced when racing in tight quarters at the 700M. |
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11 |
MISE EN GARDE (K A’isisuhariri) |
Kicked the gates and was slow into stride. Unable to secure clear running until later in the straight, thereafter finished the race off strongly. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
Injury off fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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1 |
AYAAN |
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 (R1300) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)
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4 |
BEIHAI TURBO (AM Aizat) |
Bumped at the 200M. |
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8 |
LION KING (App H Haikal) |
Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. |
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9 |
MODRIC (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rolled in at the 200M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
LITTLE PLEASURE |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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2 |
UPTOWN GIRL |
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 (R1301) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)
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5 |
BEIJING STAR (SU Lim) |
Shifted out at the 300M. |
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7 |
EL MACHO (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
PRAWN FRIED EGG (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover. |
Jockey R Shafiq (PRAWN FRIED EGG) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
LANKARAN |
Stewards’ withdrawal |
– |
No suitable rider available |
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3 |
KOPI BING |
Sole bruised near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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3 |
HOSAYLIAO |
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 4 (R1302) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC A)
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1 |
JERAM GOLD (App I Fikri) |
Was hanging in in the straight and at the 300M. |
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2 |
JAZZ BAND (App H Haikal) |
Shifted in at the 800M. |
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3 |
RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini) |
Stubborn to load and was eased at the 800M. |
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4 |
TYPHOON (L De Souza) |
Hung out in the straight. |
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5 |
GOLDEN TOUCH (E Ferreira) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
CHARMING WIN (K A’isisuhairi) |
Reared in the stalls. |
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7 |
FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Shifted out between the 500M and the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip and awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages. |
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8 |
MILITARY FLAG (J De Souza) |
Slow to begin. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of JAZZ BAND, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding JAZZ BAND in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini) at approximately the 800M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’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 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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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 |
JERAM GOLD |
-32 |
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4 |
JAZZ BAND |
+27 |
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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 (R1303) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A) THE ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY
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1 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Had to be eased off heels at the 300M when disappointed for a clear run. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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3 |
CLERGYMAN (A Suriya) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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4 |
JUNGLE KING (HS Gill) |
Rider reported his horse bled. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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7 |
FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY (K A’isisuhairi) |
Baulked for a clear run between the 400M and the 300M. |
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9 |
BAGHDAD (AK Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
TUN O’ REILLY (SU Lim) |
Hung out at the 200M. |
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11 |
GOLDEN HORSE (App M Lukman) |
Shifted in to continue its run at the 300M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
HAKUNA MATATA |
Corneal ulcer left eye |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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5 |
ESTIJAAB |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
SHINE SHINE |
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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5 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY |
+36 |
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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 6 (R1304) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A) SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY
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1 |
MISTY SWIFT (App R Nuqman) |
Struck the rail at the 1100M. |
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2 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS (KC Tham) |
Eased in the concluding stages. |
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3 |
GOLDEN SARDINE (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
STRONG N POWERFUL (AM Aizat) |
Shifted out away from the whip. |
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8 |
TORNADO PEGASUS (AK Lim) |
Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report) |
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9 |
INTENT (J De Souza) |
Carried in at the 1100M. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run. |
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10 |
RESOLUTE (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide throughout. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of TORNADO PEGASUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding TORNADO PEGASUS this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHYTHM OF ZEN and INTENT at approximately the 1100M.
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 two (2) Malaysian race days, with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 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 |
SPEEDY MISSILE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
MY BIG BOSS |
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 |
TRINITY GENERAL |
-16 |
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6 |
STRONG N POWERFUL |
-19 |
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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 (R1305) CLASS 4 A – 1700M (LC A) MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY
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4 |
MANDRAKE (HS Gill) |
Jumped slowly. Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
BIG FRANCK (K A’isisuhari) |
Unable to secure clear running from the 300M to the finish resulting in the rider being unable to fully assist his mount. |
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6 |
NORTHERN STAR (AM Aizat) |
Jumped slowly. Raced wide with cover. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. |
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7 |
TAUBOSS (S Ruzaini) |
Hung out in the straight. |
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13 |
LITTLE PONY (APP H Haikal) |
Jumped slowly. Hung in and proved difficult to assist. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
SHOW HAND |
Stone-bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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7 |
RULE THE WORLD |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
NOVA FALCON |
Bruised near fore tendon |
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 8 (R1306) GROUP 1 – 2000M (LC A) PIALA EMAS SULTAN SELANGOR
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1 |
XENA (AM Aizat) |
Raced wide throughout and compounded in the straight. |
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4 |
TOP KNIGHT (WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman) |
Shifted out for clear running at the 300M. |
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12 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (K A’isisuhari) |
Hang out in the straight. |
Trainer V Sivan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the Special Plate on STRONG N BEST within the prescribed time.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
TELLER |
Injury to its off fore fetlock |
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 9 (R1307) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A) BETMAKERS CUP
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1 |
GOLDEN PEACH (S Ruzaini) |
Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report) |
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2 |
SOMAR (AK Lim) |
Struck the rail when tightened for galloping room at the 1100M. |
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3 |
ANKARA (J De Souza) |
Reluctant in proceeding to the start. 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start). Raced wide in the early stages. |
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5 |
MAGIC GENERAL (App M Ekdihar) |
Was hanging out in the straight. |
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8 |
SELANGOR STAR (HS Gill) |
Threw its head down prior to the start being effected. Jumped awkwardly, bumped and was slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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11 |
D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of GOLDEN PEACH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GOLDEN PEACH in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SOMAR when he adopted a running line which resulted in SOMAR having to ease and making contact with the rail at approximately the 1100M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 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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9 |
BLEU MARINE |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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9 |
CONGAREE |
Fever |
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 10 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A)
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1 |
JOKER NINE SIX (AM Aizat) |
An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed. |
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2 |
INHERIT (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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6 |
THUNDERGOD (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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7 |
THE GENERAL (S Ruzaini) |
Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
TOP SHOW |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
STYLE OF DRAGON |
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 11 (R1309) CLASS 5 B – 1600M (LC A)
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1 |
SHENG PROISIR (S Ruzaini) |
Jumped slowly. |
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2 |
MEWTWO (App I Fikri) |
Squeezed out at the start. Raced wide in the early stages. |
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3 |
ADIRA PEGASUS (SU Lim) |
Returned cast off fore plate. |
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7 |
CIRCUIT STAR (S Hafis |
Returned with a clipped heel on the near fore – Vet exam. |
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8 |
TARZAN (AK Lim) |
Jumped awkwardly and squeezed out at the start. Shifted both ways in the straight. |
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9 |
SILVER JOY (App M Ekdihar) |
Over-raced. |
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10 |
IRON FIST (KC Tham) |
Slow into stride. Rider’s goggles were dislodged at the 200M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
SUPER ATAS |
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 8 (R1295) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The particulars of the charge being that he failed to take all reasonable steps in order to prevent PACIFIC EMPIRE from shifting in at the 900M which shift resulted in MAGNITUDE (J Low) clipping its heels and Jockey J Low being dislodged.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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3 |
BEIJING STAR |
J Low |
SU Lim |
Medical |
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5 |
BAGHDAD |
R Shafiq |
AK Lim |
Medical |
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6 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS |
KP Lim |
KC Tham |
Medical |
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6 |
TORNADO PEGASUS |
R Shafiq |
AK Lim |
Medical |
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7 |
LITTLE PONY |
Unfixed |
App H Haikal |
EA |
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9 |
SOMAR |
R Shafiq |
AK Lim |
Medical |
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9 |
ANKARA |
KP Lim |
J De Souza |
Medical |
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10 |
SKYSCRAPER |
KP Lim |
KC Tham |
Medical |
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11 |
ADIRA PEGASUS |
R Shafiq |
SU Lim |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
GENERAL QIN |
Respiratory infection |
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, SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 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 |
MATILDA |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
GOLDEN TOUCH |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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5 |
JUNGLE KING |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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9 |
ANKARA |
Reluctant in proceeding to the start |
1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start) |
– |
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11 |
ADIRA PEGASUS
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Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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11 |
CIRCUIT STAR
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Clipped heel on the near fore |
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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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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8 |
Trainer V Sivan |
STRONG N BEST |
3/12/23 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R4 |
App H Haikal (JAZZ BAND) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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R6 |
Jockey AK Lim (TORNADO PEGASUS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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R9 |
Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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R8 (2/12/23) |
App M Ekdihar (PACIFIC EMPIRE) – 5 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Follow Up |
R10 |
Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) |
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