STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
SATURDAY, 12 APRIL 2025
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A6 & 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 (R0242) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)
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1 |
BULL FIGHT (C Henrique) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Carried out marginally in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
PACIFIC CHARM (App PH Seow) |
Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
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4 |
FAMOUS NAME (HS Gill) |
Failed to muster early speed which caused him to lose position to the other runners. |
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5 |
THE WILD PRINCE (L De Souza) |
Carried out marginally in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
SKY EIGHT (KC Wong) |
Jumped in at the start. |
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8 |
PACIFIC PRIME (M Zaki) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
GRIFFIN (AL Da Silva) |
Eased between the 600M and the 500M. |
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10 |
HAYATO (App M Akmazani) |
Slow to begin. |
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11 |
HI KARAKA (R Nuqman) |
Bumped in at the start and slow to begin. 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 |
SUNNY DAY |
Bruised off 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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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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1 |
GRIFFIN |
+41 |
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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 2 (R0243) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
IMPERIAL GENIE (App T Ammar) |
Slow to begin. Eased at the start. |
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2 |
OLYMPIA (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
RICH N POWERFUL (M Zaki) |
Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 300M. Eased at the concluding stages. |
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5 |
HE’S MY HALO (KC Tham) |
Tightened for galloping room at the start. Hung in in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE (L De Souza) |
Tightened for galloping room at the start. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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8 |
OUTFIT (R Shafiq) |
Jumped in at the start. Carried in and brushed at the 300M. Carried in in the concluding stages. |
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9 |
PACIFIC GENERAL (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in at the 350M to the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
TYPHOON (C Henrique) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
GENRICH (SU Lim) |
Carried in at the 200M. |
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13 |
HARVEYWALLBANGER (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
RUBIK KID |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
RS DIAGO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
FROM THE NAVY |
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 3 (R0244) CLASS 4B – 1500M (LC A6)
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1 |
LUCKY TO WIN (HS Gill) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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6 |
PERSEVERANCE (C Henrique) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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9 |
MAINSTREAM (App A Nazir) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet |
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11 |
VITTORIA PERFETTA (M Zaki) |
Slow to begin. |
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12 |
WAR SNIPER (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet |
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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 |
WAR SNIPER |
-15 |
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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 (R0245) CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A6)
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2 |
IMPERIAL CONCUBINE (App T Ammar) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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6 |
LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (AL Da Silva) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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7 |
HENNU STALL (XC Liang) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 250M, thereafter shifted inwards from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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8 |
VARIANT (L De Souza) |
Shifted out away from the whip at the 250M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
RICHARD MULE |
Sore back |
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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RACE 5 (R0246) MAX TWO STAKES – 1400M (LC A6)
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3 |
CHEVAL PEGASUS (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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4 |
SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE (KC Wong) |
Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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5 |
RED SUN (CK Khaw) |
Over-raced in the early and middle stages and hung in, proving difficult to assist at the 1200M. |
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6 |
BALKAN (App I Fikri) |
Momentarily inconvenienced in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
IMPERIAL SABRE (C Henrique) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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8 |
LIM’S FABER (L De Souza) |
Hung in in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. |
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9 |
KIM POWER (WW Cheah) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
RACE 6 (R0247) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC A6)
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1 |
FORT MUSTANG (App T Ammar) |
Shifted in at the start. |
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6 |
STRONG WHITE (AL Da Silva) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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7 |
BIG GUN (App A Nazir) |
Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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11 |
TWO MILLION (App I Fikri) |
Had to ease at the 1300M. |
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13 |
BIG DAY (HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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14 |
PACIFIC SOLDIER (M Zaki) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 250M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Ammar, the rider of FORT MUSTANG, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding FORT MUSTANG, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TWO MILLION at the 1300M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’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 14 April 2025 and to expire on 20 April 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1000/-. 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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6 |
BUSINESS MASTER |
Nail bind injury near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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6 |
MR BIG BROTHER |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
DRAGON WHISPERER |
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 7 (R0248) SUPREME B – 1600M (LC A6)
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1 |
SMART STAR (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. *(See Report) |
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3 |
LUCKY MAGIC (R Shafiq) |
Hung in in the straight. *(See Report) |
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5 |
PACIFIC PADRINO (C Henrique) |
Hung in in the early part of the straight, thereafter shifted out away from the whip. |
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7 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide throughout. Over-raced early and awkwardly placed on heels, thereafter raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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8 |
LUEN ON FEELINGS (R Nuqman) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out to obtain a clear run at the 400M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Broken-winded – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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9 |
WINNING STRIDE (L De Souza) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M. Returned cast off fore plate. |
In the concluding stages, SMART STAR (App Clyde Leck) was carried out significantly by LUCKY MAGIC(R Shafiq) which shifted out.
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Trainer C Leck, the trainer of the fourth placed horse, SMART STAR against the third placed horse, LUCKY MAGIC on the grounds of interference in the concluding stages.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Panel of Stewards upheld the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Panel of Stewards was satisfied that SMART STAR would have finished ahead of LUCKY MAGIC, therefore the Panel upheld the objection and amended the Judge’s result to read:
1st – PACIFIC VICTORY (App PH Seow)
2nd – PACIFIC PADRINO (C Henrique)
3rd – SMART STAR (App Clyde Leck)
4th – LUCKY MAGIC (R Shafiq)
Jockey R Shafiq (LUCKY MAGIC) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
RACE 8 (R0249) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A6)
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1 |
LIM’S CRAFT (App I Fikri) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in in the straight. |
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3 |
PACIFIC COMMANDER (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
DANGEROUS CHANCE (AL Da Silva) |
Raced in tight quarter in the concluding stages which resulted in the jockey not being able to use his whip in a normal motion. |
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5 |
HASTEN (WW Cheah) |
Rolled in marginally at the 200M. Carried out in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
SINCEFOON HERO (R Nuqman) |
Rolled out marginally in the straight. |
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7 |
THUNDEROUS (C Henrique) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried out in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
VGOR (S Salee) |
Trainer R Lim fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for the jockey to ride overweight. |
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11 |
SUPER MANJUNG (KC Wong) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 200M. Jockey warned for dropping his whip at the 200M. |
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14 |
DANCING TYCOON (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
WAR STAR |
Nail prick off hind foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
COOL SIXTY-ONE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
LEATHERHEAD |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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8 |
LIM’S DREAMWALKER |
Swollen off fore fetlock |
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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RACE 9 (R0250) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A6)
This race was run in heavy rain.
App R Nuqman (BOOMBA) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for wearing incorrect colours.
[No race report]
All riders returned to scale an average of more than 2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
THE WILD GOAL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
RAMBO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
GARUDAN |
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 |
GENERAL QIN |
+24 |
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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 (R0251) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A6)
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4 |
STRETCHY FOUR (L De Souza) |
Returned cast near fore plate. |
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5 |
BANKER’SNINETY- NINE (App Z Faizol) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
BENBO (App M Akmazani) |
Jockey was warned for dropping his whip at the 400M. |
All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
After the running of this race, a decision was taken to abandon Race 11 due to the inclement weather and underfoot conditions.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 9 (R0238) 3 Year Old Only (SW) – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 6 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
App Z Syafifie (ROCKY PEGASUS) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 8 (R0225) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A4), SATURDAY, 5 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
The Stewards, on Saturday, 12 April at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of CASTELO (App Z Syafifie).
After reviewing the films of the incident, the Stewards decided to take no further action,
RACE 12 (R0241) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +4), SUNDAY, 6 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
The Stewards, on Saturday, 12 April at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into an incident at the 1000M.
After reviewing the films of the incident, it was established that App M Akmazani (TANTHEMAN) was tightened for galloping room, however, no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CONFISCATION OF ITEMS FROM TRAINER WC LIM’S STABLES ON 3 APRIL 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB
The Stewards, on Saturday, 12 April 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the above matter.
Trainer WC Lim was found to have infringed MRA Rule 33(4) and he was fined a total of RM500/-.
INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE CONFISCATION OF ITEMS FROM TRAINER RICHARD LIM’S STABLES ON 3 APRIL 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB
The Stewards, on Saturday, 12 April 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the above matter.
Trainer R Lim was found to have infringed MRA Rule 33(4) and he was fined a total of RM1,500/-.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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6 |
BIG DAY |
Unfixed |
HS Gill |
EA |
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6 |
PACIFIC SOLDIER |
Unfixed |
M Zaki |
EA |
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8 |
LIMITLESS VENTURE |
R Shafiq |
App S Shazmin |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
PACIFIC WARRIOR |
Nail bind injury near fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
GRAND AVANTE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
GENERAL CHENG |
Cut on the right commissure of the mouth |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
SMART ONE |
Bruised near fore tendon |
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, SATURDAY, 12 APRIL 2025 |
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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 |
PACIFIC CHARM
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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2 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE
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No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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3 |
MAINSTREAM & WAR SNIPER |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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4 |
LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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4 |
IMPERIAL CONCUBINE
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Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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5 |
CHEVAL PEGASUS |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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6 |
BIG GUN |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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7 |
LUEN ON FEELINGS |
Lame off fore & Broken-winded |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
WINNING STRIDE
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Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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7 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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10 |
STRETCHY FOUR |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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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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6 |
App T Ammar |
FORT MUSTANG |
12/4/25 |
1000/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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8 |
Trainer R Lim |
VGOR |
12/4/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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9 |
App R Nuqman |
BOOMBA |
12/4/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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– |
Trainer WC Lim |
Confiscated Items |
12/4/25 |
500/- |
Rule 33(4) |
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– |
Trainer R Lim |
Confiscated Items |
12/4/25 |
1,500/- |
Rule 33(4) |
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Suspension(s) |
R6 |
App T Ammar (FORT MUSTANG) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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