STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A
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 (R0983) CLASS 5B – 1400M (SC A)
RM20,000/- SPORTS TOTO 4D STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 1:25pm.
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1 |
SAYONARA (App I Fikri) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. |
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7 |
TIGAROUS (SU Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore, Respiratory distress & Upper tract respiratory infection – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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8 |
OFFICIAL (S Ruzaini) |
Withdrawn at 1:22pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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9 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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10 |
RAINBOW FISH (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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11 |
TILSWORTH MICK (KC Low) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
OFFICIAL |
Lame near hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:22pm |
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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 (R0984) CLASS 5A – 1400M (SC A)
RM25,000/- SPORTS TOTO 6D STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 1:55pm.
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1 |
CH FORTUNE (S Ruzaini) |
Jockey had his whip dislodged when making contact with another rider’s whip in the concluding stages. |
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3 |
CHER (App Z Syafifie) |
Apprentice reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts to the end of the race, so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards. |
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5 |
MODRIC (S Salee) |
Jockey reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts to the end of the race, so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards. |
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6 |
IRON RULER (CK Khaw) |
The gelding which was hanging out in the straight, had to ease on 2 occasions in the concluding stages. Jockey advised to take strong corrective measures when his mounts are shifting ground and to ride his mounts to the end of the race, so as to leave no room for query. |
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8 |
ANDADO (SU Lim) |
Broke through the gates – 1 Starting Stall test. Subsequently examined by the Vet and was passed fit to race. Switched out to continue its run at the 200M |
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9 |
GENERAL CHENG (S Nakano) |
Returned with multiple lacerations over the muzzle & nostrils – Vet exam. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
KING EIGHTY-THREE |
Lame off hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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2 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
Insect bite hypersensitivity |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
CH FORTUNE |
-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 3 (R0985) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)
RM35,000/- STAR TOTO 6/50 STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 2:30pm.
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2 |
NOAH KHAN (App Z Syafifie) |
An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be opened at a date to be fixed. |
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4 |
IRONCLAD (L De Souza) |
Shifted both ways from the whip in the straight. Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report) |
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5 |
SACRED TONIC (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
STRONG N SMART (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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7 |
WAR DRAGON (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
BATTLESTAR (S Salee) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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9 |
JEWEL SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. |
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10 |
YANKEE STAR (A Suriya) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Returned cast near fore plate. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of IRONCLAD, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to JEWEL SIXTY-ONE and YANKEE STAR at approximately the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’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 14 October 2024 and to expire on 20 October 2024, 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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3 |
LEGACY ROAR |
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 (R0986) SPECIAL MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A)
RM50,000/- SUPREME TOTO 6/58 STAKES
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1 |
MAKE YOU HAPPY (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
SUPER SERIOUS (App T Ammar) |
Slow into stride. |
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4 |
EVER RELIABLE (S Ruzaini) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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5 |
GOLDEN BLAZE (App S Bahauddin) |
Laid out in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
ROCKY BHAI (App Z Syafifie) |
Apprentice’s whip was dislodged from his hand by a loose clod. |
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8 |
ROCKY PEGASUS (S Nakano) |
Raced keen in the early stages. Hung in in the straight. |
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10 |
GOLD MEDAL ROSE (CC Wong) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
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11 |
LIGHTNING GAL (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
LIGHTNING GENERAL |
Bruised near fore foot |
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 5 (R0987) SUPREME B – 1100M (SC A)
RM40,000/- POWER TOTO 6/55 STAKES
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1 |
MEGA GEMS (CK Khaw) |
Slow into stride. Switched out and had to ease over the heels at the 200M. |
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2 |
SATURNO SPRING (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
WITNESSIMPACT (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
TITAN PEGASUS (App A Nazir) |
Switched out at the 250M to continue its run. |
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7 |
PERFECT (S Uzair) |
Slow into stride. |
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8 |
SG SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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10 |
RAGNAR (KC Low) |
Slow to begin. Hung out in the straight. |
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11 |
TORNADO PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) |
Hung out in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
GOLDEN SARDINE |
Swollen both hind legs |
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 6 (R0988) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LC A)
RM25,000/- SPORTS TOTO 5D STAKES
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2 |
SALAAM NAMASTEY (HS Gill) |
Rolled out at the 1100M and at the 1000M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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3 |
NIMBUS FLARE (App PH Seow) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
MR MONDELLO (L De Souza) |
Returned with a cut on the near hind – Vet exam. |
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5 |
HONG GILDONG (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. |
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7 |
LOOK AFTER (A Suriya) |
Carried out at the 1100M and at the 1000M. Returned with a cut on the near hind – Vet exam. |
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8 |
EL CHUBASCO (S Ruzaini) |
Had to ease at the 1100M. |
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9 |
WHO’S THE MAN (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
BIG SAGA (App A Nazir) |
Carried in in the concluding stages. |
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11 |
PACIFIC FORTUNE (S NAKANO) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
SO WE FIGHT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
SUPREMO LEX |
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 |
NIMBUS FLARE |
-22 |
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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 (R0989) GROUP 3 – 1400M (LC A)
RM100,000/- SPORTS TOTO SUPREME CHALLENGE
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1 |
AWESOME STORM (App PH Seow) |
Returned with a cut on the off hind – Vet exam. |
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2 |
GAMESTONKS (App K Pavinthran) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
BERRY BLISS (App Clyde Leck) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
ANTIPODEAN (CC Wong) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Switched out to obtain clear running at the 400M. |
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6 |
CHEVAL BLANC (SU Lim) |
Shifted out for a clear running at the 250M. |
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8 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App H Haikal) |
Squeezed out shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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9 |
GOLDEN PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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10 |
GOOD FIGHT (R Shafiq) |
Had to ease at the 1000M. |
Trainer KF Coetzee (STORM EIGHTY-THREE) and Trainer NM Selvan (TRIGGER PEGASUS) were each fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for declaring the wrong riders on their horses (clerical error).
Trainer K Ananthen was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MISTY SWIFT (App S Shazmin).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
MEGA GEMS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
SATURNO SPRING |
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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7 |
STREETS OF FIRE |
+16 |
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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 8 (R0990) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A)
RM35,000/- SPORTS TOTO 4D JACKPOT STAKES
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1 |
HARDCORE (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet |
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2 |
KSATRIA (App I Fikri) |
Returned with a cut on the near hind – Vet exam. |
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3 |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE (SU Lim) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 700M. |
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4 |
ISFAHAN (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. |
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6 |
APIS (A Suriya) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. Switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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10 |
RS DIAGO (S Ruzaini) |
Hung in in the straight. |
RACE 9 (R0991) CLASS 4A – 1800M (LC A)
RM35,000/- SPORTS TOTO 4D ZODIAC STAKES
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1 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages. Hung in in the straight. |
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2 |
ARTHUR PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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3 |
SHOW HAND (L De Souza) |
Switched out to continue its run in the straight. |
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4 |
GARUDAN (S Ruzaini) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
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6 |
EXIT STRATEGY (CK Khaw) |
Shifted out away from the whip at the 200M. |
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7 |
SMART RACER (App K Pavinthran) |
Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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8 |
NORDIC GEM (App S Shazmin) |
Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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9 |
AIR BOSS (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
NORTHERN STAR |
Ulcer on the commissure of its mouth |
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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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9 |
NORDIC GEM |
-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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 2 (R0975) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC C4), SATURDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
The fine of RM250/- imposed on Trainer KC Tiang for PACIFIC ARMANI, was rescinded.
RACE 9 (R0972) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Saturday, 12 October 2024 and took evidence from App I Fikri, the rider of STRONG WHITE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, he was reminded not to cover unnecessary ground in races.
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “255333” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “DARCY” WHICH WAS WITHDRAWN FROM RACE 5 ON SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 10 October 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer R Lines, the Trainer of DARCY.
Trainer R Lines pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for DARCY and its pre-race blood sample revealed the presence of Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide (TCO2), a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, the nature of the drug involved, Trainer R Lines’ guilty plea, his mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer R Lines was fined RM20,000/-, which was wholly suspended for a period of 1 year on condition that he is not found guilty under this or any similar Rules. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLE CODED “256398” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “SHANGHAI NIGHTS” WHICH WAS WITHDRAWN FROM RACE 4 ON SUNDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER 2024 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 10 October 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer HY Cheng, the Trainer of SHANGHAI NIGHTS.
Trainer HY Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for SHANGHAI NIGHTS and its pre-race blood sample revealed the presence of Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide (TCO2), a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, the nature of the drug involved, Trainer HY Cheng’s guilty plea, his mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM20,000/-, which was wholly suspended for a period of 1 year on condition that he is not found guilty under this or any similar Rules. 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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5 |
BOY XANDER |
Unfixed |
HK Cheng |
EA |
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7 |
STORM EIGHTY-THREE |
App Z Syafifie |
App SN Shiva |
Wrongly declared |
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7 |
TRIGGER PEGASUS |
S Uzair |
App Z Syafifie |
Wrongly declared |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
THE MAREEBA MANGO |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
ITALIAN REVOLUTION |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
SINCERELY |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
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, 13 OCTOBER 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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1 |
TIGAROUS
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Lame near fore, Respiratory distress & Upper tract respiratory infection |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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1 |
RAINBOW FISH |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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2 |
ANDADO |
Broke through the gates |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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2 |
GENERAL CHENG |
Multiple lacerations over the muzzle and nostrils |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
YANKEE STAR |
Cast near fore |
– |
– |
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5 |
SG SIXTY-ONE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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6 |
MR MONDELLO & LOOK AFTER |
Cut near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
AWESOME STORM |
Cut off hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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8 |
KSATRIA |
Cut near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
SMART RACER & NORDIC GEM |
Poor performance |
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 |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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7 |
Trainer KF Coetzee |
STORM EIGHTY-THREE |
13/10/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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7 |
Trainer NM Selvan |
TRIGGER PEGASUS |
13/10/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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7 |
Trainer K Ananthen |
MISTY SWIFT |
13/10/24 |
100/- |
Rule 65(5)(c) |
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Suspension(s) |
R3 |
Jockey L De Souza (IRONCLAD) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R1 |
App I Fikri (SAYONARA) |
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R3 |
App Z Syafifie (NOAH KHAN) |
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