STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022 

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C (Rail @ 6M Cutaway)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R395)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

5	SUPER LINE (Y Aify)	Reared at the start, losing ground. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	HORSE KING (MM Firdaus)	Rider questioned regarding poor run. *(See Report)
8	TRAVIS (HS Gill)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	VENUS DE MILO (CK Khaw)	Slow into stride.

The Stewards questioned Jockey MM Firdaus (HORSE KING) related to the poor performance of the gelding. He stated that he had been in a good position mid-race, however, from the 500M, the gelding raced flat with no response to his riding. A post-race veterinary examination of HORSE KING revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	VOYAGER	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SO BEAUTIFUL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R396)     CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

2	HYDRANT (App Clyde Leck)	Steadied when crossed near the 1000M, then raced wide in the middle stages. Rolled in slightly, inconveniencing SPARKLE LOT at the 750M. Rider warned to afford runners more room.
3	ULURU (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
8	SATELLITE GENIUS (Y Aify)	Vet inspection: Cast off fore & cracked off fore foot wall – Vet exam.
9	E SUPREME (App S Sia)	Drifted out and finished wide in the straight.
10	SPARKLE LOT (MM Firdaus)	Steadied at the 750M.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	GIANT KILLING	Capacity field	–		EA
2	TRINITY REVIVAL	Capacity field	–		EA
2	NOVA PHOENIX	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

RACE 3 (R397)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

2	DARK WIZARD (HK Cheng)	Raced fiercely in the middle stages ride. Fined RM250/- for striking horse forward of the shoulder with the whip. Vet inspection: Laceration over the left incisor – Vet exam.
7	TRINITY TARZAN (SU Lim)	Ridden extremely wide. Rider questioned. *(See Report)
10	LIM’S MASTER (App AR Raiyan)	Slow into stride.

Jockey SU Lim (TRINITY TARZAN) stated that from his wide barrier, he had intended to ride the gelding where it was comfortable in a midfield position, however, he was unable to secure a position closer to the fence when he was held wide by PLATOON (S Ruzaini). He also had been unable to progress as TRINITY TARZAN was unable to accelerate and as a consequence, he had raced wide until straightening with the gelding fading badly in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	ASSASSIN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	GOLDEN COIN	Capacity field	–		EA
3	BULL RUN	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	LIM’S MASTER			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R398)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (C6 LONG COURSE)

1	LITTLE MASTER (S Ruzaini)	Crowded and taken outwards to obtain a clear run near the 150M.
4	PRESTO (App Clyde Leck)	Shifted in between the 200M and the 125M. Rider reprimanded for failing to straighten when his mount shifted.
6	SHOW THUNDER (HS Gill)	Jumped awkwardly and knuckled badly, losing considerable ground. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	OVERSEER	Capacity field	–		EA
4	FIRST PASSTHEPOST	Capacity field	–		EA
4	BABEL	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	SMART WARRIOR			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R399)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (C6 LONG COURSE)

5	LARSON (J Low)	Rider reported making respiratory noises. Vet inspection: Broken-winded & respiratory distress – 1000M/vet.
8	PRATT STREET (Y Aify)	Raced fiercely in the early stages and erratically in the straight.
9	HI BABY (MM Firdaus)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	WILLOW SPRINGS	Swollen right knee	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Bruised both fore feet	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	MERCURIAL TURN	Bruised back	Vet exam		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
5	GUILTY PLEASURES			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R400)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (C6 LONG COURSE)

6	BLOOD ROYAL (L De Souza)	Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test.
7	RAKAMA (W Faizal)	Dwelt considerably, missing the start by a considerable margin. 1 Starting Stall test.
8	SOMAR (S Ruzaini)	Cut off hind coronet – Vet exam.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	SACRED ACCORD	Capacity field	–		EA
6	REDOUBT	Capacity field	–		EA
6	ICHIKA BACHIKA	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R401)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (C6 LONG COURSE)

3	THANK YOU BOSS (L De Souza)	Tightened near the 1150M and had to be restrained.
4	ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App Clyde Leck)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
6	ELITE REMARKABLE (App M Ekdihar)	Slow into stride. Returned having cast off fore plate.
7	WISHUPONASTAR (HS Gill)	Shifted in, crowding runners on his inside near the 1150M. Rider suspended.*(See Report)
8	AMAZING CHOICE (Y Aify)	Bumped and crowded inwards near the 1150M. Rider questioned regarding his riding style over the final stages. *(See Report).
10	ALRALI (W Faizal)	Squeezed and forced inwards at the 1150M. Returned having cast near hind plate & cut off fore – Vet exam.

On inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of WISHUPONASTAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’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 with effect from 4 April 2022 and to expire on 10 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey Y Aify was questioned regarding his riding style of AMAZING CHOICE over the final stages. Trainer F Maynard advised that AMAZING CHOICE was a very heavy-fronted horse and was inclined to need holding together. He was satisfied with Jockey Y Aify’s riding and particularly with the manner in which he rode the gelding out.

Jockey Y Aify, when questioned, advised that he had not departed from his normal style although agreed it differed from the style adopted on SKYFALL (winner of Race 9), explaining the difference in the horse’s movement and that AMAZING CHOICE was a very heavy-fronted horse.

In noting these explanations, the Panel of Stewards advised Jockey Y Aify that he is expected to demonstrate a consistent level of vigour and purpose on every ride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	DETERMINE TO STRIKE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	SHANGANI	Capacity field	–		EA
7	LIM’S TORPEDO	Capacity field	–		EA

RACE 8 (R402)         CLASS 43 – 1400M (C6 LONG COURSE)

2	SUPER HERO (App WW Cheah)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	EMPEROR TAIZONG (J Low)	Taken outwards near the 175M to obtain a clear passage.
5	MR HANKS (J De Souza)	Bumped at the start.
6	MR HOPKINS (CK Khaw)	Slow into stride.
7	KRUGER (R Rueven)	Shifted in near the 150M.
8	GOLDEN YEARS (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early stages.
9	THE CROWN JEWEL (Y Aify)	Bumped at the start.
10	ROYAL RULER (KC Tham)	Veered outwards on jumping. Collapsed post-race and expired. Analytical samples collected.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	HIGH COUNCIL	Capacity field	–		EA
8	TELLER	Wound on the off fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
8	FIRST LIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R403)         OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

4

TEMPTATIONS (J De Souza)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet.

RACE 10 (R404)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

1	BIG KING (App AR Raiyan)	Jumped awkwardly. When being eased across the heels of NO REGRETS near the 650M, had to be restrained. Returned having cast near fore plate.
2	SPADE OF ACE (App M Lukman)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet.
3	NO REGRETS (CK Khaw)	Galloped on near the 650M. Vet inspection: Laceration to the near hind heel –Vet exam.
4	LOOKS GOOD (HS Gill)	Crowded shortly after the start.
6	MISE EN GARDE (App S Sia)	Laid inwards shortly after the start, shifted in approaching the 900M, tightening runners. Rider suspended. *(See Report)
7	TILSWORTH MICK (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.
8	CONFEAT (Y Aify)	Crowded at the 900M.
9	D’GREAT EFFORT (J Low)	Restrained when tightened near the 900M. Bumped the hind-quarters of another runner.
10	DOGE TO THE MOON (SU Lim)	Buffeted near the 900M, becoming unbalanced.

On inquiry, App S Sia, the rider of MISE EN GARDE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Sia’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, with effect from 4 April 2022 and to expire on 10 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	STAY SOUND	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R405)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

3	NINGALOO (SU Lim)	Crowded runners on its inside near the 800M. Rider suspended. *(See Report)
6	RACE FOR FAME (HS Gill)	Checked at the 800M, losing considerable ground. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
7	NAUGHTY KID (S Ruzaini)	Checked and veered outwards at the 800M.
8	STAR INVINCIBLE (KC Tham)	Crowded and restrained inwards near the 800M.
9	FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza)	Tightened and had to be restrained at the 800M.

On inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NINGALOO pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that for shifting in at this stage.

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 two (2) Malaysian race days, with effect from 4 April 2022 and to expire on 10 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	MAGIC SEVENTY TWO	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	WHITE PEACH	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R406)       CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

1	NOVA VOCAL (App S Sia)	Raced wide throughout.
5	DELAWARE (App AR Raiyan)	Jumped awkwardly.
6	BLEU MARINE (J Low)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
12	PANCA DELIMA	Capacity field	–		EA
12	SOUTHERN DRAGON	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 2, SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

On Monday 28^th March 2022 a veterinary inspection of PIT BULL which trailed the field and finished last (see race report) revealed that the gelding was lame near fore and near hind, and found to have muscle atrophy over the left gluteus muscle.

In light of this significant clinical report, Trainer K C Tiang was advised not to enter PIT BULL to race for three (3) weeks.

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RACE 3, SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

On Monday 28^th March 2022 a veterinary inspection of SAND BANK revealed no abnormalities.

Trainer S Dunderdale advised that SAND BANK’s best races had been on firm going and he considered that after being caught wide when attempting to attain his normal leading position, the gelding had been on going which it did not relish. It was his intention to continue with the gelding training program and seek a short distance race in a fortnight.

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RACE 8, SATURDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

On Monday 28^th March 2022 a veterinary inspection of TOPMOST, which did not show its customary pace and finished last, revealed that it was lame near fore fetlock.

Trainer H Y Cheng stated that it was his intention to have TOPMOST fully vetted and that the gelding would not start for 3 weeks.

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INVESTIGATION RELATED TO SAMPLE “31520” TAKEN FROM “MARINE VANGUARD” AFTER WINNING IN RACE 10 (R351) ON SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022 AT SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics in a report dated 25 March 2022 (V22/040) reported the presence of “flunixin, dexamethasone” in sample coded “31520”. It was ascertained to have been collected post-race from MARINE VANGUARD.

The Stewards reported in Race 10 on 20 March 2022 that MARINE VANGUARD returned with exertional heat illness and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (1 week embargo).

The SLTC Chief Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Shri Kanth advised the Stewards at that time that he had administered medicaments to MARINE VANGUARD to ensure its welfare. These substances were administered prior to sampling and noted on the MRA Post-Race Declaration Form.

The Chief Analyst reported detection of two (flunixin, dexamethasone) substances only. The Stewards questioned the Chief Analyst, Dr Chan Sue Hay on 26 March 2022 where she was advised that MARINE VANGUARD had been administered with “flunixin and dexamethasone” by Dr Shri whilst he cooled the distress horse in the paddock post-race. All veterinary administrations were in order to save and protect MARINE VANGUARD’s welfare and all substances were administered before any samples were taken. 

The Stewards are satisfied that the provisions of MRA Rule 134:

 “… PROVIDED THAT no horse shall be deemed to have failed a post-race

screening test if the sole reason for such failure is as the direct result of

any treatment, given (after a race) to a horse that is in distress and/or

which requires urgent veterinary assistance, by the Veterinary Surgeon

on the authorisation of Stipendiary Stewards.”, 

… ought to apply to sample “31520” and that no further action is required other than MARINE VANGUARD undergo a veterinary examination before declaration.

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APPEAL BY JOCKEY M GANEESH AGAINST THE DISQUALIFICATION OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM50,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(7) (MERITS) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “CHINESE TEA” IN RACE 6 (R761) ON SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021 

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 18 March 2022 (Friday).

The Appeal Panel heard submissions from Counsels Mr VK Raj and Ms SP Devi from Messrs A. Rajadurai P. Kuppusamy & Co. Evidence was also given by Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of CHINESE TEA, Mr Lim Chun How, the Owner of CHINESE TEA, Dr Shri Kanth, Senior Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC and the SLTC Chief Stipendiary Steward. 

After considering the evidence, including review of the race video and other performances of CHINESE TEA, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal but under the provisions of MRA Rule 168(1)(d), substituted a lesser charge to MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards and substituted the penalty to a suspension from riding in races for a period of eight (8) months and a fine of RM25,000/-.   Jockey M Ganeesh’s suspension was confirmed to commence from 11 October 2021 and to expire on 10 June 2022, both dates inclusive.  The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
11	ELISE	Unfixed	CK Khaw	EA

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	TAUBOSS	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

SUPER LINE, HORSE KING & TRAVIS

No significant finding

–

–

2

SATELLITE GENIUS

Cast off fore & cracked off fore foot wall –

Vet exam

–

3

DARK WIZARD

Laceration over the left incisor

Vet exam

–

4

SHOW THUNDER

No significant finding

–

–

5

LARSON

Broken-winded & respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

HI BABY

No significant finding

–

–

6

BLOOD ROYAL

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

–

6

RAKAMA

Dwelt considerably, missing the start by a large margin.

1 Starting Stall

–

6

SOMAR

Cut off hind coronet

Vet exam

–

7

ELITE REMARKABLE

Cast off fore plate

–

–

7

ALRALI

Cast near hind plate & cut off fore

Vet exam

–

9

TEMPTATIONS

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

10

BIG KING

Cast near fore plate

–

–

10

SPADE OF ACE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

10

NO REGRETS

Laceration to the near hind heel

Vet exam

–

11

RACE FOR FAME

No significant finding

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

R3

Jockey HK Cheng

DARK WIZARD

2/4/22

RM250/-

Rule 41(6)(c)(i)

Suspension(s)

R7

Jockey HS Gill (WISHUPONASTAR) – 2 Malaysian Race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

App S Sia (MISE EN GARDE) – 2 Malaysian Race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R11

Jockey SU Lim (NINGALOO) – 2 Malaysian Race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)