STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER 2023

RACE 3 (R0946)       CLASS 5A – 1200M (LC A4) 

On inquiry, App I Fikri, the rider of STARDICE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in causing STAY THE COURSE to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App I Fikri’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 4 September 2023 and to expire on 16 September 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R0948)       CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A4) 

On inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of SMOOTH OPERATOR, in the presence of his Acting Employing Trainer, M Sukri, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in whilst continuing to use his whip causing GURNEY DRIVE to check at the 225M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, recent poor riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days, 4 September 2023 and to expire on 17 September 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.