STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 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 (R0737) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II)
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3 |
I’M SMART GREY (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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6 |
TIGRESS (L De Souza) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim) |
Slow into stride. Hung outwards in the early stages and raced awkwardly. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
PACIFIC PRIME |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
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 2 (R0738) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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2 |
MOONGATE (CK Khaw) |
Withdrawn at 1:14pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
HAPPY THIRTYNINE (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
STAY THE COURSE (WW Cheah) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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6 |
EL CHUBASCO (KC Tham) |
Raced onto heels and had to ease at the 100M. |
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8 |
KIWI KID (AK Lim) |
Jockey dropped his whip at the 300M. He was warned that a similar occurrence in future would result in more severe sanctions. |
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9 |
WASHINGTON (SU Lim) |
Returned cast near hind plate. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
MOONGATE |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:14pm |
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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 (R0739) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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3 |
STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) |
Carried in at the 800M. |
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4 |
FIREWORKS (S Uzair) |
Eased at the 800M. |
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5 |
SUPER HERO (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards throughout. |
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6 |
STARDICE (HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung inwards in the straight. |
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7 |
HANDSOME BOY (HK Cheng) |
Jockey cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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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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3 |
STORM TO WIN |
-20 |
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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 4 (R0740) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)
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2 |
NAGAS KING (SU Lim) |
Withdrawn at 2:16pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER (S Zulfikri) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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4 |
ROCKETSHIP (App A Azizi) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
BALKAN (App I Fikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
INFINITE WISDOM (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin and inconvenienced at the start. |
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10 |
GIFTED (App T Ammar) |
Slow to begin and jumped in at the start. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
App T Ammar (GIFTED) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44A(2) in that he was unable to claim any allowance. He was also advised that the embargo of 52.5kgs was reaffirmed.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
NAGAS KING |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 2:16pm |
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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 5 (R0741) CLASS 4A – 1300M (SC E)
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2 |
MOONGATE LIGHT (WW Cheah) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
HATEEM (S Zulfikri) |
Brushed the rail at the 500M. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. Returned cast near fore plate. |
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4 |
BINTANG SIXTY-ONE (J Daniel) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
CONGAREE (AK Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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7 |
BORN TO WIN (SU Lim) |
Slow into stride. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of this gelding. |
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8 |
ONE ABRACADABRA (App I Fikri) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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9 |
LIMITLESS STOUT (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
RACE 6 (R0742) CLASS 4B – 1300M (SC E)
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1 |
MONTANA FLASH (App Clyde Leck) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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3 |
GRAPHJET EXPRESS (L De Souza) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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4 |
GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
LIMITLESS VENTURE (KC Tham) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 250M. |
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7 |
LOVING BABE (HS Gill) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
MAVERICK (SU Lim) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 200M. |
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10 |
UPTOWN GIRL (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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11 |
TYPHOON (App T Ammar) |
Whip struck from Apprentice’s hand at the 300M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
MASTER BABY |
Fractured mandible |
Vet exam (2 weeks 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 7 (R0743) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SC E)
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1 |
BEIHAI CAPTAIN (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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4 |
ANKARA (S Zulfikri) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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7 |
BIG GUN (SU Lim) |
Shifted out at the 400M to obtain a clear run. |
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8 |
SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR (HK Cheng) |
Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter switched out for a clear run at the 300M. |
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9 |
WHO’S THE MAN (App Clyde Leck) |
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 |
LAXON |
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 8 (R0744) SUPREME C – 1400M (LC E)
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1 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App I Fikri) |
Hung inwards in the straight. Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Nazir) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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4 |
WAR DRAGON (S Uzair) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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5 |
INTREPID (J Daniel) |
Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip whilst hanging inwards in the straight. |
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7 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar) |
Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. |
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8 |
EXIT STRATEGY (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
GIVE ME FIVE (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. |
RACE 9 (R0745) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E)
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1 |
GOLDEN SHOW (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin. |
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3 |
THUNDERGOD (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of this gelding. |
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5 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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7 |
TURF PRINCESS (WW Cheah) |
Hung outwards at the 250M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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11 |
GOLDEN CUP (KC Low) |
Slow to begin. Hung outwards in the straight. Tightened for galloping room and had to ease at the 800M. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
MR HOPKINS |
Nail bind off fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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9 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK |
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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9 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
-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 10 (R0746) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC E)
Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting SILVER JOY with a Special Bit which was not declared in this race.
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3 |
MR BIG BROTHER (App M Ekdihar) |
Apprentice cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding. |
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4 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (S Zulfikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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5 |
NORDIC GEM (WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
BIG KING (KC Low) |
Withdrawn at 5:15pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
TIN’S MACHINE (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
HENG XING (AK Lim) |
Slow into stride. |
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10 |
SIR ELTON (HS Gill) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
BIG KING |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 5:15pm |
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10 |
BLACK TAIPAN |
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 (R0747) CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC E)
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3 |
SHENG PROISIR (App M Ekdihar) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. |
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6 |
SAGE WARRIOR (WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Broken-winded – 1000M/Vet. |
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8 |
YULONG DREAM (KC Low) |
Hung outwards throughout. Jockey cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
PROPLAYER |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2024
Jockey S Uzair was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to arrive on course within the prescribed time. He was also fined RM500/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for smoking in the Jockeys’ room.
RACE 7 (R0710) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 4 August 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of OLYMPIA and took evidence from Jockey J Daniel, the rider of the OLYMPIA.
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of OLYMPIA, was found guilty of a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that in Race 7 on Sunday, 21 July 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, he rode OLYMPIA in a reckless manner in that approaching the 1000M mark, he recklessly made a maneuver with his arm, outside the scope of normal riding, which resulted in him making contact with and unbalancing App T Ammar (COUNTOFMONTECRISTO).
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 12 August 2024 and to expire on 11 September 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 9 (R0712) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 4 August at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of EXIT STRATEGY in the above race and took evidence from Jockey CK Khaw, the rider of EXIT STRATEGY.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of Jockey C Khaw’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
RACE 11 (R0714) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A), SUNDAY, 21 JULY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 4 August at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of MR BIG BROTHER in the above race and took evidence from App M Ekdihar, the rider of MR BIG BROTHER.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of App M Ekdihar’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
POST RACE URINE:
21 JULY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The report dated 26 July 2024 (V24/117) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine samples and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
21 JULY 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2024
The report dated 26 July 2024 (V24/118) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
GOOD WARRIOR |
Stone-bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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1 |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
NEW GARDEN |
Swelling on the inside & of the left thigh |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
BLACK PRINCE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
RAHOTU |
Bruised near fore knee |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
FA FA STAR |
Cut on the commissure of the mouth |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
ITALIAN REVOLUTION |
Stone-bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
DRAGON CAVALLO |
Bruised off fore fetlock & suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
CLERGYMAN |
Right eye stromal abscess |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
Bruised near fore foot & off hind hock |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
STAR TALENT |
Swollen near fore tendon |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
NORTHERN STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
FLAMING DASH |
Swollen hind leg |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
D’GREAT SWIFT |
Nail bind injury near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
BIG LAWYER |
Tendonitis 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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SLTC, SUNDAY, 4 AUGUST 2024 |
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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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2 |
WASHINGTON |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
– |
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3 |
HANDSOME BOY |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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4 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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4 |
GIFTED
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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5 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
HATEEM |
Poor performance / Cast near fore plate |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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5 |
LIMITLESS STOUT |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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9 |
TURF PRINCESS
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Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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9 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA & GOLDEN CUP |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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10 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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11 |
SAGE WARRIOR |
Broken-winded |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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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 / Date |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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4 |
App T Ammar |
GIFTED |
4/8/24 |
250/- |
Rule 44A(2) |
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10 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
SILVER JOY |
4/8/24 |
250/- |
Rule 35(1) |
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4/8/24 |
Jockey S Uzair |
– |
4/8/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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4/8/24 |
Jockey S Uzair |
– |
4/8/24 |
500/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R7 (21/7/24) |
Jockey J Daniel (OLYMPIA) – 1 month for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) |
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Follow Up |
R5 |
Jockey SU Lim (BORN TO WIN) |
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R9 |
Jockey S Zulfikri (THUNDERGOD) |
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