STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2023

RACE 7 (R227)         Combined Classes 3 & 4 – 1600M (C4 sc) 

Objections were lodged by Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar), placed fourth, against TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham), being declared the winner, and GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman), placed third, alleging interference over the final stages. The Panel of Stewards dismissed the objections.

A Stewards’ objection was lodged under the provisions of MRA Rule 124(3) on behalf of

GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman), placed third, against TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham), being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final stages, given that both horses were trained by Trainer KC Tiang. The Panel of Stewards did not uphold the objection.

On inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of TRINITY GENERAL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that over the final 50M, TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham) was permitted to veer out quickly and cannoned into GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman) which in turn shifted ground, bumping heavily with SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’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) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023

RACE 4 (R212)         CLASS 4a – 1300M (C4 lc) 

The Stewards, today, inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of EMPHATIC in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of EMPHATIC respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of EMPHATIC, the Stewards found Jockey S Ruzaini 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 between the 1000M and the 700M, he remained in a wide position when he was able to take up an inner position to benefit EMPHATIC.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding record, mitigating factors 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 6 March 2023 and to expire on 5 May 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R213)         CLASS 4b – 1300M (C4 lc) 

The Stewards inquired into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of INHERIT in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of INHERIT respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of INHERIT, the Stewards charged Jockey S Ruzaini under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode with regards to his arm action, in particular not allowing his horse sufficient room with his left arm to be able to gallop properly. 

Jockey S Ruzaini pleaded not guilty to this charge and was permitted an adjournment to present further witnesses.

RACE 8 (R216)         CLASS 4b – 1100M (C4 sc) 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ewe (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in approaching the 900M causing several horses to check and to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ewe’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 5 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.