STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course E & 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 (R1071)       CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

3

ROTI KAYA

(AL Da Silva)

Stumbled shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Bled & clipped off fore heel – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

5

ZILFIKAR

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

9

WEDNESDAY

(App S Bahauddin)

Took an awkward stride at the 400M.

10

WHITE RABBIT

(App T Ammar)

Inconvenienced on heels in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

HAPPY MAGIC

Nail bind both fore feet

Vet exam

Course scratching

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

1

THUNDER HERO

+28

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1072)       CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

4

SMART ONE

(App Clyde Leck)

Difficult to be loaded – 1 Starting Stall test. Slow to begin.  Hung in in the straight.

5

BORN TO WIN

(AK Lim)

Slow to begin.

8

JERAM GOLD

(App I Fikri)

Slow into stride. Rider dropped his right side of the rein and the horse threw its head up shortly after the start.

Trainer V Sivan was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SUPERMAX (A Suriya). 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

GOLDEN QUEEN

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

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

SMART ONE

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1073)       CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)

1

UPTOWN GIRL

(AK Lim)

Slow to begin.

4

ICHIKA BACHIKA

(R Shafiq)

Slow to begin.

5

MARS GO

(S Salee)

Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

7

FAMOUS NAME

(HS Gill)

Hung in in the straight.

9

COUNTER ATTACK

(App S Bahauddin)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

RADETZKY MARSCH

Capacity field

EA

3

SUPER SERIOUS

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 (R1074)       CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

3

CHASING BLOSSOM

(App R Nuqman)

Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.

9

VOLCANIC

(R Shafiq)

Fly-jumped on jumping and knuckled over. Very slow to begin.

10

STEEL CUTTER

(A Suriya)

Rider briefly lost his left side rein at the 250M. Returned cast off hind plate and cut off hind tendon – Vet exam.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

4

SHENG VESPA

-17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1075)       CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

5

CHOSEN

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide throughout.

6

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(KC Tham)

Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Shifted out at the 300M to continue its run.

9

GIFTED

(App A Nazir)

Restless in the barrier – 1 Starting Stall test.

10

TYPHOON

(App T Ammar)

Bumped leaving the stalls. Raced wide throughout, despite there being cover on his inside.

RACE 6 (R1076)       CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II)

6

BINTANG SIXTY-ONE

(App Clyde Leck)

Raced wide in the middle stages. Hung in in the straight.

8

ONE ABRACADABRA

(App I Fikri)

Fly-jumped at the start, the gelding’s head made contact with the barrier gates and lost significant ground – 1 Starting Stall test.

9

SUPER POSH

(S Ruzaini)

Carried in in the concluding stages.

App I Fikri was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

GOLDEN SARDINE

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

6

HANDSOME MAGNESIUM

Respiratory infection

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 7 (R1077)       CLASS 3 – 1300M (LC E)

1

IRON HEAD

(KC Low)

Fly-jumped at the start.

2

WECANDO

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin. Inconvenienced on heels at the 300M.

7

PEAKY BLINDER

(HS Gill)

Blocked for a clear run at the 300M.

Jockey WW Cheah who rode his 80th winner on REVUE in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 25 November 2024.  

RACE 8 (R1078)       CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC E)

1

TAVI WILL DO

(App T Ammar)

Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start. Apprentice, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, was cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.

3

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin.

4

WAR SNIPER

(App S Shazmin)

Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start.

5

PACIFIC BAO BEI

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

6

STAR LEGEND

(App SN Shiva)

Slow to begin. Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start.

7

KIM KIM

(AK Lim)

Shifted in shortly after the start.

8

MASTER BABY

(R Shafiq)

Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & broken-winded – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

10

MOCHI

(SU Lim)

Shifted out shortly after the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

FROM THE NAVY

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

TAVI WILL DO

-18

8

MASTER BABY

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1079)       CLASS 4A – 1700M (LC E)

3

SEMANTAN PRINCE

(App T Ammar)

Raced wide throughout.

4

SALAAM NAMASTEY

(HS Gill)

Withdrawn at 5:27pm: Injured near hind – Vet exam.

5

GARUDAN

(R Shafiq)

Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Raced wide in the middle stages.

6

MAINSTREAM

(App A Nazir)

Shifted out in the concluding stages.

7

BLUE IDOL

(S Ruzaini)

Slow to begin.

8

MR MONDELLO

(WW Cheah)

Carried out in the concluding stages.

10

NIMBUS FLARE

(App S Shazmin)

Slow to begin. Suspected gastric ulceration – Vet exam (1 month embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

SALAAM NAMASTEY

Injured near hind

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 5:27pm

9

MENTAL

Nail bind near fore foot

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 1 (R0983) CLASS 5B – 1400M (SC A), SUNDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 November 2024, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SAYONARA and took evidence from App I Fikri, the rider of SAYONARA.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, he was reminded of his obligations to ride all his horses out so as to leave no room for query.


RACE 6 (R1048) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 November 2024, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of INFINITY GLORY and INFINITY WARRIOR.

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


APPEAL BY TRAINER LAWSON MOY (L MOY) AGAINST THE FINE OF RM30,000/- FOR EACH CHARGE (TOTAL OF RM60,0000/-) IN CONNECTION WITH A REPORT RELATING TO A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “255197” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “HENG XING” AND A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “255251” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “THUNDER” WHICH WERE WITHDRAWN FROM RACE 3 AND RACE 6 RESPECTIVELY, ON SATURDAY, 24 AUGUST 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Sunday, 24 November 2024.

After considering submissions from Trainer L Moy and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel allowed the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 134(6)(a). On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel maintained the fine of RM30,000/- , however, ordered that RM10,000/- was payable with immediate effect and the remaining RM20,000/- for each charge payable only if Trainer L Moy was found guilty of a prohibited substance in contravention within the next 12 months.

The deposit was ordered to be refunded.


APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY MUHAMAD SYAFIFIE BIN MOHD ZAILUDDIN (APP Z SYAFIFIE) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MALAYSIAN RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(a)(ii) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “ROCKY BHAI” IN RACE 7 (R0930) ON SUNDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024

App Z Syafifie (ROCKY BHAI) who lodged an appeal against his suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 22 November 2024. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was accepted, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 25 November 2024 and to expire on 1 December 2024, both dates inclusive.


POST RACE URINE:         

17 NOVEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 22 November 2024 (V24/184) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 November 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:       

17 NOVEMBER 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024

The report dated 22 November 2024 (V24/185) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 November 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

8

TAVI WILL DO

App I Fikri

App T Ammar

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

HEARTS OF GOLD

Sore left shoulder muscle

Vet exam

7

GOLDEN NINE

Bruised off fore tendon & suspensory ligament

Vet exam

7

SAINT TROPEZ

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

8

THUNDER

Colic

Vet exam

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

ROTI KAYA

 

Bled & clipped off fore heel

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

2

SMART ONE

Difficult to be loaded

1 Starting Stall

3

MARS GO

 

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

3

COUNTER ATTACK

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet           (1 month embargo)

4

GIFTED

Restless in the barrier.

1 Starting Stall

4

STEEL CUTTER

Cast off hind plate & Cut off hind tendon

Vet exam

6

ONE ABRACADABRA

 

Fly-jumped at the start & lost significant ground.

1 Starting Stall

8

MASTER BABY

 

Lame off fore & broken-winded

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

9

NIMBUS FLARE

 

Suspected gastric ulceration

 Vet exam             (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

 

2

Trainer V Sivan

SUPERMAX

24/11/24

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

Nil

 

Follow Up

Nil