STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 20 APRIL 2025

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 (R0263)       CLASS 5B – 1500M (LC E)

1

FOREST GOLD

(KC Wong)

Slow into stride. Hung in in the straight and shifted in away from the whip.  *(See Report)

2

JING JIN

(L De Souza)

Rolled out marginally at the 300M.

5

BEHIND PLAYER

(R Shafiq)

Raced wide throughout.

7

HAPPY WARRIOR

(M Zaki)

Shifted out to continue its run at the 350M and carried out at the 300M. Eased at the 250M.*(See Report)

10

ARABIAN NIGHTS

(AL Da Silva)

Returned cast near fore plate. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

11

RAGING RABBIT

(App M Akmazani)

Slow to begin.

12

SKYSCRAPER

(App I Fikr)

Raced wide throughout.

13

DARCY

(App S Shazmin)

Fly-jumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of FOREST GOLD, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding FOREST GOLD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to HAPPY WARRIOR at approximately the 250M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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, to be deferred, with effect from 27 April 2025 and to expire on 3 May 2025, both dates inclusive.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

NINEONEONE

Sore back

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

FATE TO WIN

Capacity field

EA

1

ST ALWYN

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 (R0264)       CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC E)

4

FRENETIC

(SU Lim)

Carried in in the concluding stages. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

8

SELANGOR STAR

(R Nuqman)

Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.

10

LIGHTNING GAL

(C Henrique)

Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.

11

MAKE YOU HAPPY

(L De Souza)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey cautioned regarding correct running line.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

BUSINESS MASTER

Capacity field

EA

2

LASLOS

Capacity field

EA

2

STARBOY

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 3 (R0265)       CLASS 4B – 1300M (LC E)

1

WARRIOR SIXTY-ONE

(App Clyde Leck)

Returned cast off fore plate.

4

PACIFIC GOLD

(L De Souza)

Jumped at the start and refused to gallop. 1 Starting Stall test.

7

CHOSEN

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

10

RS DIAGO

(AL Da Silva)

Hung in in the straight.

Jockey L De Souza appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding an incident involving PACIFIC GOLD. In this regard, he explained that after jumping fairly, as he opened the reins to ask PACIFIC GOLD to gather momentum, however instead, he felt that the horse began to slow itself down. He further explained that despite his efforts of shouting and manoeuvring his reins, PACIFIC GOLD leaned back, pulled itself up and refused to gallop. The Panel noted his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

THE WILD CHIEF

Capacity field

EA

3

MOCHI

Capacity field

EA

3

ZERO FIVE FIVE

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 (R0266)       CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC E)

4

FAMILY DELIGHT

(XC Liang)

Raced wide throughout. Hung out from the 600M. Had to ease on a number of occasions from the 600M to the 500M, when racing onto heels.

10

RAMBO

(L De Souza)

Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages, thereafter switched out to continue its run.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

RICHARD MULE

Off fore nail bind injury & sore back

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

DEFEATER

Conjunctivitis & corneal ulcer to the right eye

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

PERFECT

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 5 (R0267)       CLASS 4A – 1300M (LC E)

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present WECANDO at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time. WECANDO was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:17pm, as the pre-race samples were unable to be analyzed on time prior to the commencement of the race.

1

BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE

(KC Wong)

An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

3

SACRED COMMAND

(App Z Faizol)

Raced wide throughout. 

7

YOLO

(S Salee)

Slow to begin.

8

MOONGATE LIGHT

(CK Khaw)

Returned cast near fore plate.

9

OUR SECRET WEAPON

(WW Cheah)

Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

WECANDO

(As stated above)

Withdrawn at 2:17pm

5

LIM’S BESTBREAKER

Capacity field

EA

5

INFINITY WARRIOR

Capacity field

EA

5

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 6 (R0268)       RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M (SC E)

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Blinkers on SINGHA BAY (HS Gill) within the prescribed time.

1

PULSE BOMB

(App S Shazmin)

Hung in in the straight. Apprentice cautioned regarding shifting ground in races and fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission prior to leaving the course.

2

TREES OF VALINOR

(App A Nazir)

Fly-jumped at the start and slow into stride. Disappointed for a clear run on 2 occasions in the straight. Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages.

3

CAMPIONESSA

(C Henrique)

Raced onto the heels and eased from the 700M until the 600M.

4

ELITE PRINCE

(S John)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

5

GURU FIGHT

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin. Tightened and eased at the 1000M. Raced onto the heels and shifted out at the 700M.  Shifted inward away from the whip in the concluding stages

6

KIM POLO

(WW Cheah)

Shifted in away from the whip at the concluding stages.

7

SINGHA BAY

(HS Gill)

Raced wide throughout.

8

BIG ASIA

(R Nuqman)

Raced wide throughout.

9

GHOST RAJA

(CK Khaw)

Tightened for galloping room and had to ease, thereafter shifted out at the 600M. Raced onto the heels and eased thereafter, switch out to continue its run in the concluding stages.

12

POWER PROJECTION

(KC Wong)

Raced wide in the early stages. Eased at the 500M when racing onto the heels. Briefly unable to secure a clear run on 2 occasions in the straight. Vet inspection: Fractured off fore knee – Euthanized.

RACE 7 (R0269)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC E)

1

ANIKI

(SU Lim)

Hung in in the straight.

3

SNOW DRAGON

(XC Liang)

Briefly lost his left side rein and had to ease in the concluding stages.

4

BOY XANDER

(AL Da Silva)

*(See Report)

5

PLATINUM UNIVERSAL

(KC Wong)

Raced wide in the early stages.

6

RODA ROBOT

(M Zaki)

Raced wide throughout. Returned cast near hind plate. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

7

BIG BAD MAMA

(WW Cheah)

Shifted out in the concluding stages. *(See Report)

8

LORD’S COMMAND

(App Clyde Leck)

Returned cast near fore plate.

9

PACIFIC MV

(L De Souza)

Raced wide throughout.

10

REVOLUTION

(C Henrique)

Raced wide throughout.

12

SOUSUI

(R Nuqman)

Hung in in the straight. Shifted out to continue its run in the concluding stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of BIG BAD MAMA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BIG BAD MAMA, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BOY XANDER in the concluding stages. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’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 21 April 2025 and to expire on 26 April 2025, both dates inclusive.  In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

7

LORD’S COMMAND

+32

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

RACE 8 (R0270)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC E)

1

MILITARY FLAG

(R Nuqman)

Hung in in the early part of the race.

2

PLATINUM PRIORITY

(KC Wong)

Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded.

5

FIRST LOVE

(A Suriya)

Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Returned cast near fore plate.

11

PACIFIC ATLANTIC

(C Henrique)

Stumbled at the 600M.

12

FILIAL DRAGON

(App PH Seow)

Raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

JANUARY

Abrasion cut off hind

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 9 (R0271)       SUPREME A – 1200M (SC E)

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of Blinkers on SHIRVO (KC Wong) within the prescribed time.

1

AWESOME STORM

(App M Akmazani)

Bumped at the start.

2

GAMESTONKS

(App Clyde Leck)

Raced wide throughout.

3

CIRCUIT MISSION

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

4

ARIGATO

(M Zaki)

Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

5

RAISING SIXTY-ONE

(App I Fikri)

Jumped out and had to ease at the start.

13

THE MAREEBA MANGO

(CK Khaw)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

BIG UNION

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

9

KONG FU PANDA

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

RAISING SIXTY-ONE

-32

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

RACE 10 (R0272)     CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

1

HANDSOME JOYFUL

(XC Liang)

Withdrawn at 5:11pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)

4

PACIFIC WARLORD

(M Zaki)

Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

6

FROM THE NAVY

(App Clyde Leck)

An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

8

LEATHERHEAD

(S Salee)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

10

CAPTAIN PEGASUS

(App A Azizi)

Withdrawn at 2:45pm: Lame off fore foot – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).

12

SCHNEIDER

(App M Akmazani)

Raced wide throughout.

13

KIM EMPIRE

(WW Cheah)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

HANDSOME JOYFUL

Lame near hind

1000M/Vet

(1 week embargo)

Withdrawn at 5:11pm

10

CAPTAIN PEGASUS

Lame off fore foot

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 2:45pm

10

IRONSTORM

Cut near fore fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

10

SIMLONG BEACH

Capacity field

EA

10

NAUGHTY KID

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)

10

JUNGLE CRUISE

+15

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

RACE 11 (R0273)     CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm.

5

MERCURIAL TURN

(WW Cheah)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).

6

GOLDEN CUP

(AL Da Silva)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

11

GOLDEN EIGHTYONE

(R Nuqman)

Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.

12

SKY EIGHT

(KC Wong)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

AHONE

Capacity field

EA

11

SAFE JOURNEY

Capacity field

EA

11

MR BIG BROTHER

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 12 (R0274)     CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)

6

THE WILD FIRE

(KC Wong)

Returned cast near fore plate.

7

GRAND SUPREME

(App M Akmazani)

Squeezed out at the start.

9

PACIFIC SCOUT

(C Henrique)

Squeezed out at the start.

10

SOUTHERN SPEED

(S John)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

11

BINGO MASTER

(R Shafiq)

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

13

GOLDEN FORTY FIVE

(M Zaki)

Vet inspection: Broken-winded – 1 week embargo.  

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

THUNDER STAR

Colic

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

12

ONEWAY ABRA

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

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)

12

SOUTHERN SPEED

-15

12

GOLDEN FORTY FIVE

-24

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

POST RACE URINE:                                 

5 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/053) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 38 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

5 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/054) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 April 2025,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


POST RACE URINE:                                 

6 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/055) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

6 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/056) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 April 2025,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


POST RACE URINE:                                 

12 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/058) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

12 APRIL 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 17 April 2025 (V25/059) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 12 April 2025,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

LIM’S FUJI

M Lerner

AL Da Silva

Medical

4

BABY TWINS

M Lerner

R Shafiq

Medical

4

DEFOE

Unfixed

KC Wong

EA

6

TREES OF VALINOR

M Lerner

App A Nazir

Medical

7

RODA ROBOT

M Lerner

M Zaki

Medical

8

SURREY HILLS

Unfixed

AL Da Silva

EA

9

ARIGATO

M Lerner

M Zaki

Medical

9

THE MAREEBA MANGO

Unfixed

CK Khaw

EA

11

LIM’S SINAI

L De Souza

S John

Medical

12

GRAND SUPREME

M Lerner

App M Akmazani

Medical

12

GOLDEN FORTY FIVE

Unfixed

M Zaki

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

DRAGON WHISPERER

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

9

GENERAL COMMAND

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

10

PACIFIC SNOOPY

Sore back

Vet exam

12

GIFTED

Bruised off fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

12

RAISE YOUR GLASS

Corneal ulcer to its right eye

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 20 APRIL 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

ARABIAN NIGHTS

 

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

2

CHOSEN

Poor performance / Cast off fore plate

1000M/Vet

5

MOONGATE LIGHT

 

Cast near fore plate

6

ELITE PRINCE

 

No significant finding

6

POWER PROJECTION

Fractured off fore knee

Euthanized

7

RODA ROBOT

Poor performance / Cast near hind plate

1000M/Vet

7

LORD’S COMMAND

Cast near fore plate

8

PLATINUM PRIORITY

No significant finding

Impounded

8

FIRST LOVE

Cast near fore plate

9

CIRCUIT MISSION

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

11

MERCURIAL TURN

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

12

THE WILD FIRE

Cast near fore plate

12

BINGO MASTER

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

12

GOLDEN FORTY FIVE

Broken-winded

1 week 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

 

5

Trainer F Maynard

WECANDO

20/4/25

1000/-

Rule 109(1)

 

6

Trainer WC Lim

SINGHA BAY

20/4/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

 

6

App S Shazmin

PULSE BOMB

20/4/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

 

9

Trainer WC Lim

SHIRVO

20/4/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

 

7

Jockey WW Cheah

BIG BAD MAMA

20/4/25

1,500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

R1

Jockey KC Wong (FOREST GOLD) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

R7

Jockey WW Cheah (BIG BAD MAMA) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R2

Jockey SU Lim (FRENETIC)

 

R5

Jockey KC Wong (BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE)

 

R10

App Clyde Leck (FROM THE NAVY)