STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019
SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Good
(Course B – Rail extended 4M outward back straight & gradually shift to 12.5M into home straight)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon), Dr James Yu & Dr Edwards Samuel.
RACE 1 (R1187) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
RED EASTERN (HS Gill) which refused to move from the saddling area, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:15pm. The gelding will be required to undergo satisfactory Paddock Schooling before being permitted to race again and to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again
GHOST BAY (App R Nuqman) and ENDURANCE (App L De Souza) were slow into stride.
SONG KID (J De Souza) and ENDURANCE both raced wide in the middle stages.
At the 250M, SCORPION KING (S Ruzaini) shifted out, brushing BALKAN CHALLENGER (App WW Cheah).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
FLY HIGH |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
RED EASTERN |
Refused to move from saddling area |
1000M/vet & Paddock Schooling |
Withdrawn at 1:15pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
RACE 2 (R1188) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly, losing ground.
After being slow to begin, BULLISH LUCK (B Pinheiro) was crowded when ACME (S Ruzaini) veered outwards at the start, crowding NOVA ACE (App WW Cheah).
Shortly after the start, GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) and ACME bumped for some distance.
At the 200M, ACME laid out, crowding GOOD LUCKY (App CK Khaw) which in turn bumped with GOOD VIBRATIONS. The Stewards were satisfied that ACME contributed considerably by hanging outwards throughout. Trainer C Leck was advised to take steps to rectify the gelding’s manners and engage a senior rider on ACME in future.
BULLISH LUCK was inclined to lay outwards over the final 150M.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
AMERICA TYCOON |
Nail prick near fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
LIM’S GREETING |
+23 |
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2 |
ACME |
+16 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
RACE 3 (R1189) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
ARLO (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.
LIM’S FAIRLY (App WW Cheah) veered outwards at the start, severely inconveniencing ELF’S DREAM (J De Souza).
MUSANG KING (S Anandan) was forced to race wide in the middle stages.
The whip of D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App L De Souza) broke near the 200M and D’GREAT ACHIEVER was then impeded near the 100M.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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3 |
LIM’S FAIRLY |
+31 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
RACE 4 (R1190) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
FLASH ONE (B Pinheiro) veered outwards at the start, crowding TOTALITY (AK Lim) which bumped SMART WARRIOR (App N Varmah) at the same time as D’GREAT RISE (J De Souza) was held tight by WE’RE THE WORLD (S Anandan).
When questioned, App CK Khaw advised that TAIL SPIN showed no early pace and although he had been instructed to attempt to lead, he had been unable to take up a position at any stage.
Trainer MP Thwaites stated that he had instructed TAIL SPIN to be ridden for pace, however, gave the option for it to be sat in the field rather than trapped wide. He was disappointed that TAIL SPIN had showed no pace and advised that he would report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with the gelding on returning to his stable.
WE’RE THE WORLD will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having performed poorly.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
RADICAL FORCE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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4 |
MAI DARKO |
Sore near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
RACE 5 (R1191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.
JERAM VILLAGE (S Anandan) missed the start by a considerable margin. Jockey S Anandan advised that the gelding had been standing awkwardly and besides being slow, it failed to gather momentum.
Approaching the 200M, Jockey B Pinheiro took CASEY outwards across the heels of SUPREME STAR (HS Gill) when disappointed for a run. SUPREME STAR then shifted outwards with CASEY being eased outwards from its heels and bumping with BLACK MAMBA (App L De Souza). CASEY was then carried outwards in the final 25M.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
CASING ROYAL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
SUPER DRAGON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
RACE 6 (R1192) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
FIRST DANCE (J De Souza) was crowded when Q NINE MILLION (HS Gill) shifted in at the start.
COLCHESTER (App N Varmah) and LISTEN (S Ruzaini) were both slow into stride.
FIRST DANCE and LISTEN both raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 850M, LIGHTNING KING (AK Lim) had to be restrained when crossed by RACE FOR FAME (B Pinheiro).
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey B Pinheiro, the rider of RACE FOR FAME, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode RACE FOR FAME, he allowed his horse to shift in at about the 850M, causing LIGHTNING KING (AK Lim) to be restrained.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey B Pinheiro’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 30 September 2019 and to expire on 12 October 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:55pm).
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
RUSTY BROWN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
ROC THAT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
LA FAMILIA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
RACE 7 (R1193) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)
VOLANTE GENERAL (App N Varmah) threw its head on jumping, losing ground.
TARZAN (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
In the straight, VOLANTE GENERAL had to be restrained off the tiring ARC CARA (S Muniandy) and TEH TARIK (S Anandan).
At the 200M, SACRED GALAXY (B Pinheiro) shifted out, crowding SUNNY (App CK Khaw) out onto MAYBE (J De Souza).
The Stewards opened inquiries into the riding of TEH TARIK (S Anandan) and ARC CARA (S Muniandy). After taking evidence from all parties, the inquiries were adjourned to a date to be fixed.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
STAR INVINCIBLE |
Swelling near fore tendon |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
SACRED GALAXY |
+18 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
RACE 8 (R1194) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
LUCKY MASTER (HS Gill), WHAT (K Eirwan) and NORMAN (App L De Souza) were all slow to begin.
SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely in the early stages and near the 1000M, LIM’S BATTLE (S Anandan) had to be checked off its heels.
Near the 800M, SECKILL (App R Nuqman) rolled out causing FRENCH VINTAGE (App N Varmah) to be restrained outwards. FRENCH VINTAGE then raced wide.
Near the 800M, SMOOTHLY had to be restrained off the heels of D’GREAT LUCK (AK Lim).
RACE 9 (R1195) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)
Prior to being loaded, the bridle and head-gear of CHAMPION FACE (App CK Khaw) came off. The Starter was unable to refit the ear-muffs and as such CHAMPION FACE raced without ear-muffs.
E SUPREME (S Muniandy) dipped upon jumping and raced wide in the middle stages.
LIM’S MASTER (J De Souza) was slow to begin, and was blocked for a clear run from the 500M until near the 250M.
AMI ELEVEN (App WW Cheah) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
ANDRE (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.
Near the 300M, MR O’REILLY (App M Akmazani) brushed the running rail with App M Akmazani becoming unbalanced. NOVA PHOENIX (S Ruzaini) which was following, had to be steadied. Shortly after this, MR WOLFF (B Pinheiro) rolled in causing MR O’REILLY to be steadied. Jockey B Pinheiro was warned that he must afford other runners sufficient room.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
FORTUNE SPIRIT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2019
All riders were addressed with regards to their health and hydration in relation to the API.
RACE 3 (R1135) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2019
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reasons for Jockey B Pinheiro being dislodged from COMMODORE LINCOLN near the 1000M. After taking evidence from Jockey R Shafiq (EXCALIBUR) and Jockey B Pinheiro (COMMODORE LINCOLN), it was ascertained that Jockey B Pinheiro had positioned COMMODORE LINCOLN in the field behind EXCALIBUR when the lead pace slowed and this caused Jockey R Shafiq to steady his mount. In taking an evasive action, COMMODORE LINCOLN clipped the heels of EXCALIBUR and blundered, dislodging Jockey B Pinheiro.
After viewing the video of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that no rider was at fault for this incident.
RACE 9 (R1141) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2019
A post-race veterinary examination of AUDACIOUS revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test (after a 2-week embargo from 10/9/19) before being declared to race again.
WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST
A post-trial veterinary examination of LAUGHING BUFFALO revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
LIM’S SWIFT will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again due to a track accident during its barrier test.
WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER PRACTICE
D’GREAT STRIKE will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again for its erratic racing manners.
Change of Rider(s)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
1 |
SMIDDY BYRNE |
Y Aify |
AK Lim |
Medical |
2 |
BULLISH LUCK |
Y Aify |
B Pinheiro |
Medical |
3 |
MAHARIB |
R Shafiq |
S Muniandy |
Medical |
3 |
GOOD WARRIOR |
Y Aify |
B Pinheiro |
Medical |
4 |
SOON SEEKER |
Y Aify |
HS Gill |
Medical |
4 |
PREMIUM RUSH |
Unfixed |
App J Daniel |
EA |
4 |
WEATHER MAN |
Unfixed |
S Ruzaini |
EA |
5 |
SUPREME STAR |
Y Aify |
HS Gill |
Medical |
5 |
DANZEB |
R Shafiq |
S Muniandy |
Medical |
6 |
SPARKLE LOT |
Y Aify |
K Eirwan |
Medical |
7 |
TARZAN |
Y Aify |
HS Gill |
Medical |
7 |
TEH TARIK |
Unfixed |
S Anandan |
EA |
9 |
MR WOLFF |
Y Aify |
B Pinheiro |
Medical |
9 |
LIM’S MASTER |
R Shafiq |
J De Souza |
Medical |
NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
4 |
TWENTYSIXTWELVE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
– |
6 |
SHOWAR |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
– |
8 |
BIG PARIS |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
8 |
SUPER EIGHT |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
SLTC, SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
RED EASTERN |
Refused to move from saddling area |
Paddock Schooling & 1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 1:15pm |
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1 |
LADY LIBERTY |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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3 |
MUSANG KING |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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4 |
WE’RE THE WORLD |
Poor performance |
1000M/vet |
– |
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6 |
Q NINE MILLION |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
D’GREAT LIGHT |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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8 |
SMOOTHLY |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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8 |
WHAT |
No significant finding |
– |
Jockey K Eirwan reported – making respiratory noises |
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9 |
GERMAN SPEED |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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Nil |
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Suspension(s) |
R6 |
Jockey B Pinheiro (RACE FOR FAME) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R7 |
Jockey S Anandan / Trainer SY Lim (TEH TARIK) Jockey S Muniandy / Trainer MW Teh (ARC CARA) |