STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025
SUNDAY, 6 APRIL 2025
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Race 1), upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of Race 2.
Course A & Track II (+4)
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 (R0230) CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A)
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1 |
LIM’S SINAI (L De Souza) |
Slow to begin. Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M. |
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3 |
SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin. |
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5 |
KING’S GAMBIT (S John) |
Carried out in the concluding stages. |
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9 |
GOLDEN SENTIENCE (KC Tham) |
Hung out in the straight and carried out in the concluding stages. Jockey’s whip was struck from his hand in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
MERCURIAL TURN (WW Cheah) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
RED SUN (CK Khaw) |
Hung out in the straight. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
ROAD OF TIGER |
Laceration above the right eye |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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1 |
CAPTAIN SINGAPORE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
LOVING BABE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SOUTHERN SPEED |
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 2 (R0231) CLASS 5A – 1500M (SC A)
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race.
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1 |
LIM’S FUJI (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced for clear running until the 250M. |
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2 |
NIMBUS GLORY (App T Ammar) |
Apprentice cautioned regarding slowing the pace abruptly. |
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4 |
RS PARKER (App Z Syafifie) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung out in the straight. |
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5 |
LIGHTNING GAL (C Henrique) |
Raced wide on the home turn and into the straight. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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6 |
PACIFIC BEAUTY (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. Apprentice reminded of her obligations to run in the correct racing line. |
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8 |
BIG GUN (App A Nazir) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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9 |
KHAO MANEE (App M Akmazani) |
Disappointed for a clear run on 2 occasions in the straight, thereafter the gelding switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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10 |
NORDIC GEM (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. |
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12 |
RIVER DRAGON (AL Da Silva) |
Slow to begin. Hung in in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
STRONG WHITE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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2 |
CHER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
BENBO |
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 (R0232) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)
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2 |
YOU THINK SO (A Suriya) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey reminded of his obligations to run in the correct racing line. |
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4 |
PACIFIC GOLD (App PH Seow) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
RHYTHM OF ZEN (R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
LEGEND NINETY-TWO (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. |
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11 |
WRITTEN TOWIN (KC Tham) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 800M. |
Jockey TH Koh (PER IN CROWN) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
Jockey R Iskandar who rode his 80th winner on CASH COVE in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 7 April 2025.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
JUNGLE CRUISE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
THUNDER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
GENERAL QIN |
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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3 |
PER INCROWN |
-26 |
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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 (R0233) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)
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2 |
SURREY HILLS (HS Gill) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages. Jockey cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding. |
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5 |
ATLANTE LEGEND (CK Khaw) |
Withdrawn at 1:58pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
BABY TWINS (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
YES MAN (M Zaki) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. *(See Report) |
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11 |
GOLD SAMURAI (R Iskandar) |
Raced wide throughout. |
Jockey M Zaki appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on YES MAN. In this regard, he explained that after his mount jumped only fairly, he had adopted an aggressive approach at the start in order to obtain a forward position as instructed. He further explained that he was of the view that his mount had gained sufficient momentum approaching the 800M to create a position on his inside, particularly when considering the fast early speed of the race, however into the turn, the three (3) horses on his inside had elected to continue to hold their positions which resulted in him being cast wider then he would have preferred.
He further explained that after being forced wide, he elected to hold his position as in his view, he was attempting to go forward or back as this would be more prejudicial to his mount. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey M Zaki which was corroborated by the video footage of the race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
ATLANTE LEGEND |
Lame near hind |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:58pm |
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4 |
MAJESTIC WAY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
HE’S MY HALO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
VGOR |
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 5 (R0234) CLASS 4A – 1700M (LC A)
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2 |
SACRED COMMAND (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
App S Shazmin (WISEMAN) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the races today.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
HENNU STALL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
FRENETIC |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
NIMBUS CLOUD |
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 6 (R0235) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LC A)
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1 |
PLATINUM LEGACY (R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
ENTICING (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide on the turn and into the straight. |
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4 |
THE MAN IS DANMA (App PH Seow) |
Returned cast off fore plate. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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6 |
JO’S LEGEND (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
PACIFIC FORTUNE (L De Souza) |
Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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10 |
ROYAL PREROGATIVE (AL Da Silva) |
Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
RACE 7 (R0236) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A)
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1 |
ANIKI (SU Lim) |
Returned cast near fore plate. |
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2 |
SUPER BABY (AL Da Silva) |
Slow to begin. |
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7 |
PACIFIC WARRIOR (R Nuqman) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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8 |
GULF EAGLE (App PH Seow) |
Had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of runner between the 1000M to the 900M. *(See Report) |
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9 |
JIN SAKAMOTO (S John) |
*(See Report) |
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11 |
INTREPID (A Suriya) |
Slow to begin. |
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13 |
SAINT TROPEZ (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow to begin. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S John, the rider of JIN SAKAMOTO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding JIN SAKAMOTO, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GULF EAGLE between the 1000M and the 900M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S John’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) Selangor Turf Club race day with effect from 7 April 2025 and to expire on 12 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
SOUSUI |
Swollen near hind fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
RODA ROBOT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY |
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 |
DAYLIGHT |
+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 8 (R0237) SUPREME A – 1400M (LC A)
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3 |
CHEVAL BLANC (SU Lim) |
Bumped at the 1000M. |
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5 |
ENERGY BABY (R Shafiq) |
Ducked out at the 1000M. |
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7 |
PASIR PINJI (KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
SATURNO SPRING (App I Fikri) |
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 |
AWESOME STORM |
Colic |
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 9 (R0238) 3 Year Old Only (SW) – 1400M (LC A)
NZB Ready to Run 2023 Graduate Cup
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1 |
DUMA (R Nuqman) |
Became unbalanced when shifting in at the 1100M. |
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2 |
ROCKY PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) |
Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the races today. *(See Report) |
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4 |
EVER RELIABLE (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
ROCKY BHAI (AL Da Silva) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
JOYEE GO (R Iskandar) |
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding. Jockey was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) as his horse was equipped with a faulty gear (girth). |
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9 |
DREAM MA (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
TREES OF VALINOR (App A Nazir) |
Threw its head up on jumping. Raced wide throughout. |
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11 |
HULLET (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App Z Syafifie, the rider of ROCKY PEGASUS, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, WC Lim, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that he failed to ride ROCKY PEGASUS out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his opportunity to obtain second placing.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 7 April 2025 and to expire on 6 June 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 10 (R0239) SUPREME A – 1020M (Track II +4)
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1 |
PLATINUM FORT (HS Gill) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
STREETS OF FIRE (KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
THE MAREEBA MANGO (WW Cheah) |
Had to ease when shifting onto heels in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
KONG FU PANDA (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
PACIFIC VICTORY (M Zaki) |
Slow to begin and jumped awkwardly. |
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9 |
MILITARY FLAG (R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
BRANSOM (C Henrique) |
Baulked for a clear run from the 400M to the 200M, thereafter switched out to continue its run. |
Jockey AL Da Silva (RENZO) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the races today.
RACE 11 (R0240) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II +4)
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1 |
WARRIOR SIXTY-ONE (App Clyde Leck) |
Raced wide throughout. Returned cast off fore plate. |
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6 |
OUTFIT (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. Switched in to obtain clear running at the 300M. |
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11 |
ROYAL COMMISSION (R Nuqman) |
Returned cast near fore plate. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
RELEASE THE SPIRIT |
Bruised off fore knee & 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 12 (R0241) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +4)
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2 |
THUNDER HERO (R Shafiq) |
*(See Report). |
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3 |
PACIFIC ARMANI (App PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
BE YOURSELF (XC Liang) |
Jumped awkwardly and squeezed out at the start. |
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6 |
GLOBAL ARMY (A Suriya) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
AIR BOSS (App A Azizi) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
AHONE (SU LiM) |
*(See Report). |
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9 |
SKY EIGHT (C Henrique) |
Shifted in approaching the 1000M. *(See Report). |
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11 |
CHIEF OF ARMY (M Zaki) |
*(See Report). |
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12 |
TOP CONFIDENCE (R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey C Henrique, the rider of SKY EIGHT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SKY EIGHT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AHONE, CHIEF OF ARMY and THUNDER HERO at the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey C Henrique’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 13 April 2025. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
An inquiry will be opened in order to establish why TANTHEMAN (App M Akmazani) was tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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12 |
MIRACLE STAR |
Trainer’s scratching |
– |
Withdrawn at 3:28pm |
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12 |
JING JIN |
Nail bind injury near fore |
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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12 |
BE YOURSELF |
+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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Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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5 |
PACIFIC BAO BEI |
TH Koh |
L De Souza |
Medical |
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6 |
PACIFIC FORTUNE |
TH Koh |
L De Souza |
Medical |
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7 |
PACIFIC WARRIOR |
TH Koh |
R Nuqman |
Medical |
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10 |
PACIFIC VICTORY |
TH Koh |
M Zaki |
Medical |
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11 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
App Z Syafifie |
App M Akmazani |
Medical |
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11 |
THE WILD FLUFFY |
AL Da Silva |
App PH Seow (No suitable senior rider available) |
Medical |
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11 |
VITTORIA PERFETTA |
TH Koh |
M Zaki |
Medical |
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12 |
SKY EIGHT |
TH Koh |
C Henrique |
Medical |
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12 |
CHIEF OF ARMY |
AL Da Silva |
M Zaki |
Medical |
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12 |
THE WILD PRINCE |
Unfixed |
L De Souza |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
XENA |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
PLATINUM EMPEROR |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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8 |
BERRY BLISS |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
CIRCUIT MISSION |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
GAMESTONKS |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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11 |
FROM THE NAVY |
Bruised back and hip |
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, 6 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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4 |
YES MAN |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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6 |
PLATINUM LEGACY |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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6 |
THE MAN IS DANMA |
Poor performance / Cast off fore plate |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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6 |
ROYAL PREROGATIVE |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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7 |
ANIKI |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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11 |
WARRIOR SIXTY-ONE |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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11 |
ROYAL COMMISSION |
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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7 |
Jockey S John |
JIN SAKAMOTO |
6/4/25 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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9 |
Trainer SY Lim |
JOYEE GO |
6/4/25 |
100/- |
Rule 65(5)(c) |
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9 |
Jockey R Iskandar |
JOYEE GO |
6/4/25 |
250/- |
Rule 41(7) |
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12 |
Jockey C Henrique |
SKY EIGHT |
6/4/25 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R7 |
Jockey S John (JIN SAKAMOTO) – 1 Selangor Turf Club race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R9 |
App Z Syafifie (ROCKY PEGASUS) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(6) |
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R12 |
Jockey C Henrique (SKY EIGHT) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R12 |
Incident at the 1000M. |
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