STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2022

RACE 1 (R1448)       CLASS 5b – 1275M (II) 

The Stewards inquired into App S Uzair’s riding of THE SWAN in this race. Evidence was taken from App S Uzair and Trainer S Dunderdale, the trainer of THE SWAN and his Employing Trainer’s representative.

 After considering the evidence and also reviewing the films of THE SWAN, the Stewards found App S Uzair 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 in the opinion of the Stewards, his riding of THE SWAN was inconsistent and lack of purpose in terms of his tactics in getting the best out of THE SWAN over the final 175M.  

The Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’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 9 January 2023 and to expire on 8 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 2 (R002)         CLASS 5a – 1275M (II) 

The Stewards inquired into App S Sia’s riding of BIG KING in this race. Evidence was taken from App S Sia and his Employing Trainer, R Lines.

 After considering the evidence and also reviewing the films of BIG KING, App S Sia 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 in the opinion of the Stewards, his riding in the straight was below the level of vigour expected by the Stewards.

 The Stewards took into consideration App S Sia’s guilty plea, good 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 2 January 2023 and to expire on 1 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R004)         CLASS 5a – 1075M (II)  

 The Stewards inquired into Jockey S Salee’s riding of ALCATRAZ in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Salee and Trainer CC Ooi, the rider and trainer of ALCATRAZ respectively.

 After considering the evidence and also reviewing the films of ALCATRAZ, the Stewards found Jockey S Salee 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 in the opinion of the Stewards, his riding failed to satisfy the Stewards due to it being considered that it was inconsistent with his other forms of riding during the day and lack of sufficient vigour particularly in the straight.

 The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’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 2 January 2023 and to expire on 1 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R009)         CLASS 5a – 1775M (II) 

 The Stewards inquired into App WW Cheah’s riding of GALLANT BACK in this race. Evidence was taken from App WW Cheah, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines and Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of GALLANT BACK.

 After considering the evidence and also reviewing the films of GALLANT BACK, the Stewards found App WW Cheah 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 in the opinion of the Stewards:

1. He restrained GALLANT BACK at the start of the race;
2. He failed to display any vigour in attempting to make ground in the middle stages – so as to position it “mid-back” – resulting in GALLANT BLACK being in a rearward position.

The Stewards took into consideration App WW Cheah’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 2 January 2023 and to expire on 1 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.