STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

 SUNDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2023

RACE 9 (R148)         Class 5b – 1100M (A4 sc)

An objection was lodged by App R Nuqman (KUBERA’S CHIEF), placed fourth, against SIMLONG BEACH (S Salee), placed third, alleging interference at about the 800M. The Panel of Stewards upheld the objection and amended the placing to:

1^st – DARCI SUPER (KC Tham)

2^nd – I AM MIDAS (M Ewe)

3^rd – KUBERA’S CHIEF (App R Nuqman)

4^th – SIMLONG BEACH (S Salee)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of SIMLONG BEACH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at about the 800M mark causing KUBERA’S CHIEF to check severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 19 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2023

RACE 4 (R134)         CLASS 4b – 1500M (A4 lc) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Najib, the rider of TILSWORTH SYDNEY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in passing the 1400M, tightening runners.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Najib’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous good 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 6 February 2023 and to expire on 12 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

 RACE 8 (R116) Class 4b – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023. 

The Stewards, on Friday, 3 February 2023, inquired into Jockey Y Aify’s riding of REBORN GENERAL in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of REBORN GENERAL and Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of REBORN GENERAL, the Stewards found Jockey Y Aify guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that his riding of REBORN GENERAL in the straight, was in contrast to his normal riding and lack of proper vigour, in particular the movement of his arms.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 5 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was and advised of his Right of Appeal.

 RACE 10 (R118) Class 5b – 1500M (A sc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023. 

The Stewards, on Friday, 3 February 2023, inquired into App A Nazir’s riding of CANDY RAIN in this race. Evidence was taken from App A Nazir, the rider of CANDY RAIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard who is also the Trainer of CANDY RAIN.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of CANDY RAIN, the Stewards found App A Nazir guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that:

1. He failed to improve his position prior to straightening;
2. His lack of vigour and purpose was below the standard expected and in the opinion of the Stewards, was insufficient to fully test CANDY RAIN.

The Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 5 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was and advised of his Right of Appeal.