STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course A & 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 (R1043) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
PACIFIC PRIME (TH Koh) |
Slow to begin. |
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2 |
PERFECT BRANDZ (App K Pavinthran) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) *(See Report) |
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3 |
SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
RED DRAGONFLY (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. *(See Report) |
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7 |
CITY KNIGHT (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
SURFING CLOUD (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. *(See Report) |
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10 |
ALWAYS INNOCENT (App A Nazir) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of the second placed horse, SURFING CLOUD, against the winner, RED DRAGONFLY (CK Khaw) on the grounds of interference and intimidation at approximately the 200M mark.
After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board overruled the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered the distance between the runners at the finish (3.25 lengths) and that at the point of the interference, RED DRAGONFLY which had run on from behind SURFING CLOUD, had already raced passed SURFING CLOUD by an extending 0.5 length.
Consequently, the Board could not be satisfied that but for the above incident, SURFING CLOUD would have finished ahead of RED DRAGONFLY, therefore it overruled the objection and allowed the Judge’s result to stand. Jockey R Shafiq was fined RM2000/- under MRA Rule 122(3) for lodging an objection being deemed by the Stewards to be frivolous.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey CK Khaw, the rider of RED DRAGONFLY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding RED DRAGONFLY, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SURFING CLOUD at approximately the 200M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey CK Khaw’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, with effect from 18 November 2024 and to expire on 24 November 2024, both dates inclusive. He was fined RM1,500/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App K Pavinthran, the rider of PERFECT BRANDZ, in the presence of B Trainer Logan Lek, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that he failed to ride PERFECT BRANDZ to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining second placing.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App K Pavinthran’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) months, to be deferred, with effect from 18 November 2024 and to expire on 17 January 2025, 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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1 |
SUPERB SWEYNESSE |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R1044) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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3 |
GOLDEN SIXTY-ONE (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
PACIFIC SCOUT (L De Souza) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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7 |
GLOBAL ARMY (S Uzair) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
HONG GILDONG (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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10 |
CASH KING (App M Ekdihar) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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11 |
REBORN GENERAL (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
RADETZKY MARSCH |
Sore back |
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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2 |
REBORN GENERAL |
+37 |
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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 (R1045) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)
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1 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR (KC Tham) |
Switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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3 |
MISS THYRA (Y Aify) |
Slow to begin. |
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4 |
LIM’S UNIQUE (L De Souza) |
Hung in in the straight and switched out to continue its run at the 300M. |
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5 |
SACRED SKY (App A Nazir) |
Hung in and unable to secure clear running in the straight. |
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7 |
TYPHOON (App T Ammar) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
MOCHI (TH Koh) |
Jockey cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding. |
RACE 4 (R1046) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)
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3 |
PACIFIC DELIGHT (TH Koh) |
Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the 400M and hung in in the straight. |
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4 |
DANCING TYCOON (Z Khairil) |
Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
GOLDEN QUEEN (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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6 |
SMART RACER (App S Bahauddin) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
VALERIE PEGASUS (Y Aify) |
Jockey appeared before the Panel of Stewards and advised against the practice of covering unnecessary grounds in races. |
RACE 5 (R1047) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)
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2 |
MOMO (AK Lim) |
Raced wide early and inconvenienced at the 900M. Returned cast off hind plate. |
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4 |
DEFOE (S Ruzaini) |
Hung in in the straight. Vet inspection: Severe heat stress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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5 |
STRONG N SMART (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
WAR DRAGON (S Uzair) |
Squeezed out and raced wide early. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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7 |
YANKEE STAR (A Suriya) |
Slow to begin. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
BINTANG SIXTY-ONE |
Stone-bruised near fore |
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 6 (R1048) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)
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1 |
INFINITY GLORY (App T Ammar) |
Jumped awkwardly and raced wide throughout. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. Impounded. |
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2 |
REVOLUTION (AL Da Silva) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
EMPEROR TAIZONG (App A Nazir) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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4 |
INFINITY WARRIOR (R Shafiq) |
An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding. Impounded. |
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5 |
PACIFIC FLASH (L De Souza) |
*(See Report) |
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6 |
LIM’S BESTBREAKER (S Uzair) |
Slow into stride. Shifted out for clear running in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
DAYLIGHT (TH Koh) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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10 |
THOUSAND MILE EYE (App H Haikal) |
Inconvenienced at the 300M. |
App R Nuqman was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44A(2) for failing to claim any allowance on GOLDEN NINE.
When questioned regarding the poor performance of PACIFIC FLASH, as Trainer KC Tiang explained that he could not offer any explanation for the poor performance of the gelding other than that the 1300M distance was too far for PACIFIC FLASH. Trainer KC Tiang undertook to race the gelding in shorter distance in the near future. The Panel noted his explanation by the Trainer, however, reminded him of his obligations to ensure that his mounts run consistently.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
PACIFIC EMPIRE |
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 |
GOLDEN SARDINE |
+20 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R1049) SPECIAL MAIDEN – 1250M (LC A)
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1 |
MAKE YOU HAPPY (A Suriya) |
Slow to begin and raced detached throughout. |
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2 |
ROCKY PEGASUS (AK Lim) |
Squeezed shortly after the start and Jockey lost his near side iron, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. |
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3 |
GOLDEN BLAZE (App K Pavinthran) |
Shifted out for a clear run at the 600M. Shifted in away from the whip at the concluding stages. |
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4 |
GIFTED VALENTINES (Y Aify) |
Carried out at the 400M. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
JOYEE GO (App H Haikal) |
Raced greenly and took a number of awkward strides and became severely unbalanced in the straight. Tractability in the running -1000M/Vet. |
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6 |
NIMBUS GLORY (R Shafiq) |
Over-raced, shifted in and bumped at the 1000M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Shifted out at the 400M. Vet inspection: Broken-winded – [No embargo imposed] |
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9 |
GOLD MEDAL ROSE (CK Khaw) |
Over-raced and raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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10 |
LIGHTNING GAL (S Uzair) |
Bumped and had to ease at the 1000M. Over-raced in the middle stages. Switched out to continue its run at the 500M and became momentarily inconvenienced shortly thereafter. Hung in in the straight. |
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11 |
SUPER SERIOUS (AL Da Silva) |
Slow to begin. Carried out at the 600M and raced wide in the straight. |
Jockey AK Lim was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for riding ROCKY PEGASUS which was equipped with a defective gear.
Jockey R Shafiq was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
SINGHA BAY |
Colic & diarrhoea |
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 8 (R1050) CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A)
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3 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND (TH Koh) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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4 |
KIM KIM (Z Khairil) |
Hung out in the straight. Breast-check became undone in the early stages resulting in its saddle slipping off the mount, placing the jockey at a disadvantage for the rest of the race. |
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5 |
PACIFIC RAINBOW (L De Souza) |
Jockey reminded of his obligations so as to leave no room for query. Vet inspection: No significant finding |
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6 |
BLUE IDOL (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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9 |
NIMBUS FLARE (CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. |
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10 |
SELANGOR STAR (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. |
Jockey Z Khairil was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for riding KIM KIM which was equipped with a defective gear.
RACE 9 (R1051) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A)
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1 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA
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Withdrawn at 4:27pm: No suitable rider available – 1 week embargo. |
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2 |
FADABOY (WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin and over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
DESI MASTER (L De Souza) |
Carried out and shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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4 |
DRAGON WHISPERER (AL Da Silva) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 500M. Hung in in the straight. |
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6 |
SWORDSMAN SCHOLAR (S Uzair) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
REMO MAMA (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout and carried out in the concluding stages. |
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11 |
CHER (Y Aify) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA |
No suitable rider available. |
1 week embargo |
Withdrawn at 4:27pm |
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9 |
PACIFIC DREAM |
Corn off fore foot |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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9 |
WAIMEA |
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 10 (R1052) CLASS 5A – 1800M (LC A)
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3 |
VERY SURPRISE (KC Low) |
Had to switch out to obtain clear running at the 350M. |
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4 |
ARABIAN NIGHTS (AL Da Silva) |
Raced wide at the 800M. Over-raced in the middle stages. Ducked in at the 400M. Returned with cut to its near fore leg. |
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5 |
HAPPY FRANKEL (HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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6 |
PACIFIC SPIRIT (KC Tham) |
Brushed at the 350M. |
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7 |
PACIFIC FORTUNE (TH Koh) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
NOW PICTURE (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. Over-raced in the early stages. Hung in in the straight. |
Trainer EP Tan was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for presenting NOW PICTURE (App S Shazmin) which was equipped with a defective gear.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
WHO’S THE MAN |
Sore near fore suspensory |
1000/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
12 & 13 OCTOBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 24 October 2024 (V24/165) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 50 coded urine samples and 58 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 October 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
12 & 13 OCTOBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 24 October 2024 (V24/166) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 October 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
26 & 27 OCTOBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
A report dated 8 November 2024 (V24/171) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 50 coded urine and 54 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 27 October 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “36691” which revealed the presence of “Amphetamine, Methamphetamine”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the horse “TOUCH N GO”, which finished third (3rd) in Race 9 on Sunday, 27 October 2024 at the Selangor Turf Club October Meeting 2024.
On 10 November 2024, Trainer SY Lim was advised of the contents of this report and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 134(12) which prohibits this horse from racing until it is cleared by the Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An Inquiry related to this matter will be conducted at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
26 & 27 OCTOBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 8 November 2024 (V24/172) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 27 October 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
2 NOVEMBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 7 November 2024 (V24/173) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 November 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
2 NOVEMBER 2024
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 7 November 2024 (V24/174) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 November 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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1 |
ARAGON PEGASUS |
Unfixed |
Y Aify |
EA |
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7 |
GIFTED VALENTINES |
S Salee |
Y Aify |
Medical |
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7 |
SUPER SERIOUS |
Unfixed |
Al Da Silva |
EA |
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8 |
CONGAREE |
AK Lim |
KC Low |
Medical |
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9 |
REMO MAMA |
AK Lim |
S Ruzaini |
Medical |
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9 |
CHER |
Unfixed |
Y Aify |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
TOP MOST |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
NO MORE DELAY |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
Cut on the commissure of the mouth |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
WHITE RABBIT |
Colic |
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, 10 NOVEMBER 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 |
PERFECT BRANDZ & ALWAYS INNOCENT |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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1 |
CITY KNIGHT
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Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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2 |
GLOBAL ARMY
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No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
HONG GILDONG |
Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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4 |
DANCING TYCOON |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
– |
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5 |
MOMO |
Cast off hind plate |
– |
– |
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5 |
DEFOE
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Severe heat stress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
NIMBUS GLORY
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Broken-winded |
[No embargo imposed] |
Jockey reported the horse was making noises. |
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7 |
JOYEE GO
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Tractability in the running |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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8 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
PACIFIC RAINBOW |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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10 |
ARABIAN NIGHTS |
Cut near fore |
– |
– |
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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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1 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
SURFING CLOUD |
10/11/24 |
2000/- |
Rule 122(3) |
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1 |
Jockey CK Khaw |
RED DRAGONFLY |
10/11/24 |
1500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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6 |
App R Nuqman |
GOLDEN NINE |
10/11/24 |
250/- |
Rule 44A(2) |
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7 |
Jockey AK Lim |
ROCKY PEGASUS |
10/11/24 |
250/- |
Rule 41(7) |
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8 |
Jockey Z Khairil |
KIM KIM |
10/11/24 |
250/- |
Rule 41(7) |
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10 |
Trainer EP Tan |
NOW PICTURE |
10/11/24 |
500/- |
Rule 41(7) |
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Suspension(s) |
R1 |
Jockey CK Khaw (RED DRAGONFLY) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) App K Pavinthran (PERFECT BRANDZ) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(6) |
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Follow Up |
R6 |
App T Ammar / Trainer S Dunderdale (INFINITY GLORY) Jockey R Shafiq / Trainer S Dunderdale (INFINITY WARRIOR) |
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