STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 22 JULY 2023

RACE 2 (R775)         CLASS 5b – 1275M (II) 

On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim (GOLD SKY EXPRESS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in and causing considerable interference to numerous runners shortly after the start.

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 four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 23 July 2023 and to expire on 5 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R777)         CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)  

The Stewards inquired into Jockey MM Firdaus’ riding of SKYLIGHT in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey MM Firdaus and Trainer S Cook, the rider and trainer of SKYLIGHT respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of SKYLIGHT, the Stewards found Jockey MM Firdaus 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 although he rightfully restrained shortly after the start when crossed by MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN when that horse shifted out, he had then failed to improve his position inside that gelding and had restrained SKYLIGHT for a considerable distance between the 1075M and the 800M.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey MM Firdaus’ good riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 31 July 2023 and to expire on 30 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R782) Class 5b – 1075M (II) 

The Stewards, on Thursday, 27 July 2023, inquired into Jockey App K Pavinthran’s riding of SPEEDY DEMON in the above race. Evidence was taken from App K Pavinthran, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, C Leck and Trainer V Sivan, the trainer of SPEEDY DEMON.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of SPEEDY DEMON, App K Pavinthran pleaded guilty to 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 restrained SPEEDY DEMON unduly near the 900M mark;
2. He continued to restrain SPEEDY DEMON on straightening and made no attempt to keep the horse out or ride it out, until the 300M until he shifted in;
3. Considerable lack of vigour to his riding when he was on the fence, having passed M ELEVEN (App I Fikri) over the last 150M.

The Stewards took into consideration App K Pavinthran’s guilty plea, riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, with effect from 23 July 2023 and to expire on 22 October 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R783)       Class 5b – 1075M (II) 

On inquiry, Jockey S Saddam (NEW GARDEN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode NEW GARDEN, he used his whip and continued to shift in causing SING ROULETTE to check near the 200M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Saddam’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 31 July 2023 and to expire on 12 August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.