STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

 SATURDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2023

RACE 3 (R1059)       CLASS 5 A – 1500M (LC E) 

On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to straighten his mount, SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, when it shifted in passing the 275M thereby causing TRIPLE ONE STAR to be checked.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’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 2 October 2023 and to expire on 15 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 6 (R1062)       CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey MM Firdaus, the rider of GOLDEN PEAK, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in near the 175M causing BRAVE WARRIOR to check.  

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey MM Firdaus’ 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 1 October 2023 and to expire on 14 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal. 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in approaching the 1050M and tightened several runners. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, good recent 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 2 October 2023 and to expire on 14 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R1064)       Open Novice – 1200M (SC E)

On inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of SAFE JOURNEY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at about the 175M mark and caused PURE PERFECTION to be restrained. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’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, to be deferred, with effect from 9 October 2023 and to expire on 21 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PURE PERFECTION, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in passing the 250M causing YINYANG to clip its heels and blunder badly. 

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s 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, to be served consecutively with any other penalty, with effect from 16 October 2023 and to expire on 28 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 4 (R1040) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II), SUNDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023 

The Stewards, on Friday, 29 September 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into Jockey M Ewe’s riding of ROYAL FLUSH in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey M Ewe, who did not present any further witnesses.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of ROYAL FLUSH, the Stewards found Jockey M Ewe guilty under MRA Rule 44(8) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that ROYAL FLUSH was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing in that he had failed to ride the mare out in the straight from the 200M mark.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ewe’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was disqualified for a period of one (1) year with immediate effect from 29 September 2023 and to expire on 28 September 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM50,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:35pm).

Jockey M Ewe 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 not granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

Further, as Trainer HY Cheng was unable to attend the inquiry, he will be called at date to be advised for the continuation of the inquiry related to his evidence as the Trainer of ROYAL FLUSH.