STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2025

SATURDAY, 1 MARCH 2025 

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A4 & Track II (+4)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Lim Eng Ho (Chairman)

Mr Rodney Cheah Sin Chye

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 (R0136)       CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +4)

2

RED MANED

(S John)

Bumped at the 900M.

3

THE WONDERBOLT

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

4

GREAT COMMAND

(CK Khaw)

Raced wide throughout.

6

ICHIKA BACHIKA

(KC Wong)

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

7

WINS EIGHT

(App PH Seow)

Bumped at the 900M. Raced wide throughout.

8

IRON RULER

(App Z Faizol)

Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Had to switch out on 2 occasions in the straight and finished its race off strongly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

TAKHI

Capacity field

EA

1

ARI

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)

1

SKY EIGHT

+18

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

RACE 2 (R0137)       CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +4)

1

JEWEL SIXTY-ONE

(App I Fikri)

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

2

LIM’S SINAI

(KC Wong)

Raced wide throughout.

7

MOCHI

(SU Lim)

Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.

9

ROGER ROGER

(L De Souza)

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

10

VERY SURPRISE

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow to begin.

11

BIG GUN

(HS Gill)

Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

OUD WOOD

Capacity field

EA

2

GIFTED VALENTINES

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)

2

PACIFIC CHARM

+16

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

RACE 3 (R0138)       CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +4)

7

PACIFIC SCOUT

(App PH Seow)

Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

8

TANGESH

(R Nuqman)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

10

MONDAY

(HS Gill)

Inconvenienced at the 200M. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.

11

FOREST GOLD

(KC Wong)

Slow to begin. Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

JAZZ BAND

Capacity field

EA

3

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 4 (R0139)       CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II +4)

1

IRONSTORM

(WW Cheah)

Hung out from the 400M. *(See Report)

2

BABY TWINS

(R Shafiq)

Carried out in the home turn and in the straight. Threw its head up in the middle stages. Bumped and carried out on the home turn.

3

ONE ABRACADABRA

(App I Fikri)

Carried out on the home turn.

5

RUBIK KID

(CK Khaw)

Raced wide throughout.

6

OTAHUHU

(App PH Seow)

Raced wide throughout. Bumped on the home turn.

9

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(HS Gill)

Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

10

CHASING BLOSSOM

(App Z Faizol)

Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of IRONSTORM, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure the he did not cause interference to OTAHUHU, ONE ABRACADABRA and BABY TWINS in the home straight.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s 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 3 March 2025 and to expire on 8 March 2025, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/. He was advised of his Right of Appeal. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

STAR VICTORY

Capacity field

EA

4

TALING PLING

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 (R0140)       CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II +4)

1

WAR STAR

(App PH Seow)

Withdrawn at 2:40pm: Bolted the course.

5

HASTEN

(WW Cheah)

Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races and advised that should he appear before the Panel regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

7

FRENETIC

(SU Lim)

Slow into stride.

8

TOP GUN

(S Salee)

Returned cast off hind plate.

9

CONGAREE

(R Iskandar)

Threw its head up on jumping. *(See Report)

11

VIPER COMMAND

(KC Tham)

Saddle slipped back during running. This resulted in the Jockey being unable to assist his mount fully and raced wide. Thereafter, the gelding raced wide around the bend.

Jockey R Iskandar (CONGAREE) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his horse throwing its head at the jump. In this regard, he explained that his mount was nervous in the gates and despite allowing CONGAREE the correct length of rein, it threw its head on jumping for no apparent reason. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey R Iskandar but advised that his techniques on jumping would be continued to be monitored.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

WAR STAR

Bolted the course.

 

Withdrawn at 2:40pm

5

DRAGON CAVALLO

Hoof abscess off fore

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 6 (R0141)       CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +4)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:05pm.

1

ALSHEIKH

(KC Wong)

Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

4

TRIBUTO

(A Suriya)

Jockey advised to ride his mounts to the end of the race, so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.

5

MAZE

(R Nuqman)

Raced wide throughout.

7

NORTHERN ALLIANCE

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin.

8

OLYMPIA

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

9

IMPERIAL GENIE

(CK Khaw)

Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

HEARTS OF GOLD

Capacity field

EA

6

ANSU

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 7 (R0142)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A4)

1

FAITHFUL LEADER

(App M Akmazani)

Bumped shortly after the start. Carried inwards and shifted out at the concluding stages.

2

JANUARY

(HS Gill)

Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages.

3

BRANSOM

(R Iskandar)

Bumped shortly after the start.

4

INFINITY KNIGHT

(CK Khaw)

Crowded for galloping room shortly after the start.

5

ELLIOT NESS

(KC Tham)

Bumped shortly after the start.

7

TRUE LOVE

(S Salee)

Slow to begin.

8

FILIAL DRAGON

(TH Koh)

Crowded for galloping room shortly after the start.

9

SNOW DRAGON

(XC Liang)

Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

10

DEFOE

(R Nuqman)

Raced keen in the early stages.

13

PACIFIC MASTER

(App PH Seow)

Momentarily inconvenienced at the 800M. Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M.

14

INTENT

(App S Shazmin)

Crowded for galloping room shortly after the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

HURRICANE

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 8 (R0143)       CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A4)

2

PLATINUM UNIVERSAL

(KC Wong)

Jockey cautioned to ride his mounts so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.

9

WECANDO

(App PH Seow)

Slow to begin.

10

PACIFIC FLASH

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow into stride.

11

LIM’S BETTERREADY

(App I Fikri)

Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (3 weeks embargo)

12

FA FA STAR

(App S Shazmin)

Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

DARC BOUNTY

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

INFINITY GLORY

Tendonitis near fore

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)

8

SNOW STORM

+17

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

RACE 9 (R0144)       METRO A – 1600M (LC A4)

4

TE AKAU BEN

(CK Khaw)

Raced wide throughout.

7

DRAGON CLAW

(WW Cheah)

Returned cast off fore plate.

8

INTREPID

(L De Souza)

Hung in in the straight.

9

SAINT TROPEZ

(App Clyde Leck)

Slow into stride.

10

RS DREAM

(Y Aify)

Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

App I Fikri (XENA) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today

RACE 10 (R0145)     CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A4)

2

INFINITY WARRIOR

(App T Ammar)

Carried in and had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels leaving the 1200M.

3

MEGA OCEAN

(Y Aify)

Carried in at the 1200M.

4

PACIFIC WARRIOR

(App PH Seow)

Drifted in in the straight.

5

ATLANTE LEGEND

(SU Lim)

Shifted in leaving the 1200M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

6

DANGEROUS CHANCE

(TH Koh)

Shortly after the start, tightened for galloping room. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

7

KSATRIA

(KC Wong)

Slow to begin. Returned with a cut on the off hind – Vet exam.

8

RED DRAGONFLY

(CK Khaw)

Shifted in on 2 occasions between the 1400M and the 1200M. Raced wide in the early stages.

10

PACIFIC GOLD

(App Clyde Leck)

Took an awkward stride and became unbalanced at the 1100M.

12

HE’S MY HALO

(KC Tham)

Carried in at the 1200M.

13

LEGACY FORTUNE

(App A Nazir)

Returned with a cut on the near hind – Vet exam.

14

SHOW HAND

(L De Souza)

Shifted out on at least 2 occasions in the straight in order to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

THOUSAND MILE EYE

Capacity field

EA

10

LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA

Capacity field

EA

10

NIMBUS STAR

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 11 (R0146)     CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A4)

5

TYPHOON

(App PH Seow)

Switched out to continue its run at the 400M.

6

LIM’S FABER

(KC Wong)

Bumped and momentarily inconvenience at 200M.

7

ROCKY BHAI

(Y Aify)

Stumbled shortly after the jump. Slow into stride. Eased at 600M.Shifted out at 500M, Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

8

LIMITLESS VENTURE

(App T Ammar)

Shifted in at the 600M. An inquiry will be opened into this incident. Eased at the 500M. Trainer S Siva fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in that he presented his horse which was equipped with a wrongly fitted gear (surcingle).

9

SMART ONE

(App Clyde Leck)

Raced wide throughout

11

NAVY SEALS

(App A Nazir)

Eased at 600M. Switch out to continue its run in the concluding stages

12

TOP SHOW

(L De Souza)

Bumped at 200M.

13

EXIT STRATEGY

(WW Cheah)

Withdrawn at 5:33pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

13

EXIT STRATEGY

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 5:33pm

11

CHINESE DREAM

Capacity field

EA

11

SPIETH HEROINE

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)

11

FORT MUSTANG

-16

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

RACE 12 (R0147)     CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A4)

1

GOD’S GIFT

(KC Tham)

Raced wide throughout.

4

PACIFIC RAINBOW

(TH Koh)

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

5

LIGHTNING GAL

(App PH Seow)

Raced wide in the early stages.

6

FLYING WARRIOR

(L De Souza)

Raced wide throughout.

7

NORDIC GEM

(App S Shazmin)

Slow to begin. Squeezed out at the start.

8

STRONG WHITE

(App M Akmazani)

Switched out for a clear run at the 300M.

9

FAMOUS NAME

(KC Wong)

Raced wide throughout.

10

KHAN PEGASUS

(Y Aify)

Hung in in the straight. Unable to secure clear running on 2 occasions in the straight and had to switch out to continue its run.

12

DESI MASTER

(HS Gill)

Raced wide throughout.

13

ST ALWYN

(A Suriya)

Returned cast off fore plate.

14

KALA GHODA

(I Saifudin)

Raced wide

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

TIGAROUS

Capacity field

EA

12

LOOK AFTER

Capacity field

EA

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 12 (R0135) CLASS 5B – 1300M (LC A), SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Saturday, 1 March 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of HEALTHY BABY and took evidence from Jockey AL Da Silva, the rider of HEALTHY BABY.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, advised him to ride his mounts so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.


TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2025, SLTC TRACKWORK 

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for galloping BLACK THORN on Track II without seeking the prior permission of the Stewards.


AMENDMENT

RACE 4 (R0127) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025 

After further consideration, the Panel of Stewards has decided to rescind the 1 Starting Stall test imposed on JUNGLE CRUISE in this race.


ADDENDUM

RACE 1 (R0124) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II +4), SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

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, to be deferred and served on 2 March 2025. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1000/-.    He was advised of his Right of Appeal.


AMENDMENT

RACE 1 (R0124) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II +4), SUNDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App PH Seow’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. She was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day, to be deferred and served on 2 March 2025. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, she was also fined RM750/-. She was advised of his Right of Appeal.


AMENDMENT

RACE 1 (R0101) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A6), SUNDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Suriya’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 17 February 2025 and to expire on 23 February 2025, both dates inclusive. [Penalty on fine deleted.]  He was advised of his Right of Appeal.


POST RACE URINE:                                 

23 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025                       

The report dated 28 February 2025 (V25/029) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 39 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

23 FEBRUARY 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 28 February 2025 (V25/030) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 February 2025,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

8

SURREY HILLS

Unfixed

HS Gill

EA

11

LIMITLESS VENTURE

App I Fikri

App T Ammar

Medical

12

STRONG WHITE

App I Fikri

App M Akmazani

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

GOD’S HAND

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

3

KING’S GAMBIT

Sore back both sides

Vet exam

5

BIG SAGA

Bruised off fore limb

Vet exam

6

COOL SIXTY-ONE

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

7

LORD’S COMMAND

Near fore foot – corn

Vet exam

11

FRIEND OF HONOR

Skin allergy

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SATURDAY, 1 MARCH 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

2

ROGER ROGER

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

3

PACIFIC SCOUT

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet            (3 weeks embargo)

4

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

5

TOP GUN

Cast off hind plate

8

LIM’S BETTERREADY

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet            (3 weeks embargo)

9

DRAGON CLAW

Cast off fore plate

9

RS DREAM

 

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

10

DANGEROUS CHANCE

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

10

KSATRIA

Cut off hind

Vet exam

10

LEGACY FORTUNE

Cut near hind

Vet exam

12

ST ALWYN

Cast off fore plate

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

 

4

Jockey WW Cheah

IRONSTORM

1/3/25

1500/-

Rule  44(9)(a)(ii)

 

11

Trainer S Siva

LIMITLESS VENTURE

1/3/25

250/-

Rule  41(7)

Suspension(s)

R4

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

Follow Up

R1

Jockey KC Wong (ICHIKA BACHIKA)

 

R2

App I Fikri (JEWEL SIXTY-ONE)

 

R3

Jockey HS Gill (MONDAY)

 

R11

App T Ammar (LIMITLESS VENTURE)

 

R12

Jockey TH Koh (PACIFIC RAINBOW)