Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 2 JULY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A4 (Rail@4M Entire Course)

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 (R700) CLASS 5b – 1500M (A4 lc)

AMAZING CHOICE

(App A Najib)

Raced wide in the early stages.

BIG DRAGON

(App M Ekdihar)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

STRONG N BRAVE

(SU Lim)

Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SNAGGLE PUSS	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
1	META GREAT	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)
1	CHIEF CLERK			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R701) CLASS 5a – 1500M (A4 lc)

2	REBORN GENERAL (J Low)	Inclined to change strides in the straight.
5	HAZARD (MM Firdaus)	Slightly slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred for 3 months)
7	LIM’S TORPEDO (S Ruzaini)	Slow into stride and was obliged to race extremely wide throughout. Rider stated that although trapped wide, the gelding had offered nothing in the straight and had compounded badly. He considered that it was not suited for racing over this distance. Trainer advised that it was his intention to freshen the gelding and to restrict his races to less than 1500M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
11	HAPPY GHOST (App M Ekdihar)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

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

RACE 3 (R702) CLASS 5a – 1500M (A4 lc)

1	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Low)	Drifted out slightly near the 75M, bumping runner.
2	HENG KINGDOM (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride and was inclined to lay inwards over the final 300M.
3	STORM TO WIN (MM Firdaus)	Carried in, then had to be checked in the final stages. *(See Report).
6	JOCKEY KING (HK Cheng)	Dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground. Saddle shifted sideways on jumping, rectifying itself shortly after.
7	ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App A Suriya)	Slow into stride.
8	WAIMEA (App M Ekdihar)	Withdrawn at 1:18pm: Refused to be loaded – 1 Starting Stall.
9	MGR ROCKET (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in under the whip riding in the final 75M, carrying runner inwards causing it to be restrained. *(See Report).
11	MAZANZE (HS Gill)	Brushed near the 50M.

On inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of MGR ROCKET, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that when he rode MGR ROCKET, he allowed his mount to shift in thereby causing STORM TO WIN to be restrained in the final stages of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 with effect from 3 July 2023 and to expire on 15 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	WAIMEA	Refused to be loaded	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 1:18pm
3	CIRCUIT FLYER	Bruised both for suspensory	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
3	BIG CHINA	Capacity field	–	EA
3	GALLANT BLACK	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R703) CLASS 4a – 1600M (A4 lc)

3	NAJWAN (E Ferreira)	Bumped outwards at the start, losing ground.
7	ARTHUR PEGASUS (S Ruzaini)	Veered outwards on jumping, bumping runner and when racing wide near the 1100M, was carried outwards, thereby racing wide until the straight and was eased down in the straight. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo).
10	RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill)	Slow into stride and raced fiercely in the early stages and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.
11	FLAMING PHOENIX (MM Firdaus)	Commenced to pull hard near the 1200M and shifted outwards to avoid the heels near the 1100M, carrying runner wide.
12	HAPPY MAGIC (HK Cheng)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	TIME TO HARVEST	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	Capacity field	–	EA
4	ELITE SAINT	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R704) CLASS 4b – 1250M (A4 lc)

1	HOUSEHOLD DYNASTY (L De Souza)	When arriving at the barrier, it was ascertained that the gelding had blood in both nostrils and was subsequently withdrawn at 2:11pm. – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months). Impounded for tests. When questioned, rider stated that when proceeding to the start, the gelding had dropped his head and had coughed on one occasion, he had sighted blood and reported this to the Veterinary officer at the start.
2	MERCURIAL TURN (App M Ekdihar)	Sitting back when the start was affected, thereby losing ground.
4	IRONCLAD (S Ruzaini)	Reared at the start and was subsequently slow to begin. Obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & upper respiratory tract infection – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
7	ATTENTION (E Ferreira)	Drifted out over the final 150M, brushing runner near the 75M.
10	HANDSOME BOY (J Low)	Brushed at the 75M. The Stewards questioned rider related to the veracity of his whip in particular related to a contrasting style. Whilst accepting his explanation, rider was advised that he must demonstrate true purpose at all times.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	HOUSEHOLD DYNASTY	Bled	Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months). Impounded.		Withdrawn at 2:11pm
5	TRAFALGAR	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SKYSCRAPER	Capacity field	–		EA
5	MOONGATE	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)
5	HOUSEHOLD DYNASTY			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R705) Class 4b – 1250M (A4 lc)

1	STRAP MARKS (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the early stages.
4	MAESTRO (J Low)	Crowded at the start, losing its position.
6	NEVERTHELESS (R Rueven)	Slow into stride.
7	WHIZ FIZZ (App Clyde Leck)	Drifted in passing the 175M, causing runner to steady.
9	NOVA FACTOR (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
10	HARVEYWALLBANGER (D Prastiyou)	Steadied when crossed near the 175M. Rider reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the end of the race.
11	TAUBOSS (App M Ekdihar)	From his outside barrier, raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	PERFECT BRANDZ	Capacity field	–	EA
6	KHAN PEGASUS	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 (R706) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (A4 sc)

4	NATUREISSPEAKING (R Rueven)	Brushed the running rail when steadying to avoid heels near the 800M.
5	YINYANG (App A Suriya)	Crowded slightly at the start and subsequently slow into stride.
6	UNLIMITED STAR (L De Souza)	Laid inwards shortly after the start, tightening runner.
8	VALERIE PEGASUS (SU Lim)	Crowded shortly after the start, having to be steadied. Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	ALPHA SONIC	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		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)
7	TAKREEM			+30
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R707) Class 3 – 1100M (A4 sc)

3	SACRED GURU (V Espindola)	Shifted out at the 700M with runner steadying.
4	EXDREAM (App SN Shiva)	Taken outwards near the 175M when blocked for a clear run, thereby brushing runner.
6	HADEER (S Ruzaini)	Saddle slipped backwards at about the 800M.
7	MARINE VANGUARD (D Prastiyou)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months).
9	KIWI KID (App M Ekdihar)	Jumped awkwardly, then raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	QIJI ACHEEVA (MM Firdaus)	Brushed near the 150M.
11	SACRED TONIC (App S Shazmin)	Steadied and threw its head near the 700M to avoid runner.

RACE 9 (R708) Supreme A – 1200M (A4 sc)

4	EXCELLING (D Prastiyou)	Eased when crowded near the 850M.
6	XENA (V Espindola)	Slow into stride and had to be steadied, skipping over heels near the 800M when crowded,
9	CHINESE TEA (R Rueven)	Shifted in near the 800M, tightening runner and then raced wide throughout. Rider warned that he must afford runners sufficient room.
10	KONG FU PANDA (J Low)	Raced fiercely in the early stages, throwing its head.
11	SACRED REBEL (E Ferreira)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	MOONGATE LIGHT	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		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)
9	ARC TRIUMPH			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R709) Max Two Stakes (SW) – 1200M (A4 sc)

1	RS DIAGO (S Ruzaini)	Laid inwards over the final 175M with rider purposely dropping his near side rein to assist in control.
2	AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim)	Bumped near the 175M.
5	SUSPICIOUS MIND (App Clyde Leck)	Broke through the front gate prior to the start being affected and was quickly restrained and after a veterinary inspection, was permitted to take its place in the field.
8	MASTER BABY (J Low)	Brushed and had to steady near the 125M.
10	LITTLE PONY (App H Haikal)	Steadied slightly near the 650M to avoid heels and was inclined to lay inwards considerably over the final 300M, brushing runner near the 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	ANSU	Capacity field	–	EA
10	ARAGON PEGASUS	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 (R710) Class 4a – 1250M (A4 sc)

1	SELANGOR STAR (HS Gill)	Withdrawn at 5:12pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)
5	TAU KEH SOH (App A Najib)	Slow into stride.
8	WINNER’S EUPHORIA (D Prastiyou)	Slow into stride.
10	NOVA FALCON (App H Haikal)	Veered outwards at the start, losing considerable ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	SELANGOR STAR	Lame off fore	1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:12pm
11	D’GREAT LIGHT	Capacity field	–	EA
11	DELAWARE	Capacity field	–	EA
11	SHINE SHINE	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 (R711) Class 4b – 1250M (A4 sc)

1	JOJU (App M Seelan)	Dwelt when the start was affected, losing ground.
4	SMART RACER (App Clyde Leck)	Bumped with runner at the 125M.
6	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (KP Lim)	Laid in, bumping runner at the 125M. Rider fined RM250/- for using his whip forward of the shoulder.
7	SHOQEET (E Ferreira)	Slow into stride.
8	LEO (R Rueven)	Restrained when crossed and then commenced to race fiercely near the 850M. Obliged to race wide. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	THUNDERGOD	Capacity field	–	EA
12	ROCK N ROLL	Capacity field	–	EA
12	SHANG CHI	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 4 (R625) CLASS 5a – 1500M (A lc), SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on 23 June 2023, reconvened an inquiry into App M Lukman’s riding of MIEJ in the above race. Evidence was taken from App M Lukman, the rider of MIEJ, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer WC Lim who is also the trainer of MIEJ.

After considering the evidence and viewing the performance of MIEJ, App M Lukman was found 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:

He allowed MIEJ to drift back in the field to a rearward position between the 1300M and the 1000M;
Failed to attempt to improve his position, when clear to do so between the 1000M and at the turn into the straight;
Restrained MIEJ with his left arm whilst feigning the use of the whip near the 300M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 24 June 2023 and to expire on 23 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R662) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II), SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on 22 June 2023, inquired into the running and handling of TORNADO PEGASUS in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify and Trainer NM Selvan, the rider and trainer of TORNADO PEGASUS respectively. Dr Hafiz of the SLTC Veterinary Clinic also tendered evidence.

After considering the evidence, Jockey Y Aify was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride the satisfaction of the Stewards in the manner he had ridden TORNADO PEGASUS (dead heat for first) in the straight, whereby he restrained the gelding on several occasions.

After taking into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s mitigating factors, submissions on penalty and his poor riding record related to this charge, he was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months and fined RM20,000/-.

Jockey Y Aify subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and was granted a Stay of Sentence. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 9 (R666) CLASS 4a – 1075M (II), SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on 22 June 2023, inquired into the riding of MR G in the above race. Evidence was taken from App A Nazir, the rider of MR G, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard who is also the trainer of MR G.

After considering the evidence, App A Nazir was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in his riding of MR G in the straight which lacked purpose and strength.

After taking into consideration App A Nazir’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 21 June 2023 and to expire on 20 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R629) CLASS 4a – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on 22 June 2023, concluded an inquiry into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of TORNADO PEGASUS in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and and Trainer NM Selvan, the rider and trainer of TORNADO PEGASUS respectively.

It was established that although instructed to be ridden in a forward position, TORNADO PEGASUS had tended to stumble on jumping and had been crowded at the first turn, subsequently losing its handy position. Although ridden along in the straight, TORNADO PEGASUS had failed to make any ground and had indeed lost ground finishing ninth.

As such, the Stewards did not consider they could substantiate a charge in terms of the Rules, but Jockey S Ruzaini was warned that he must place and ride every horse so as to be fully tested.

RACE 12 (R669) CLASS 5b – 1175M (II), SUNDAY, 18 JUNE 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

App M Lukman was reprimanded for breaching the provisions of MRA Rule 41(6)( c)(vi) related to using his whip when clearly winning on CITY KNIGHT.

RACE 4 (R554) CLASS 4a – 1175M (II), SUNDAY, 21 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

App WW Cheah (MYO) who lodged an appeal (on 19 June 2023) against his suspension of four (4) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 19 June 2023. After consideration by the Appeal Panel, his application was acceded to, and his deposit was refunded. His suspension will commence on 25 June 2023 and to expire on 8 July 2023, both dates inclusive.

POST RACE URINE:

18 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 22 June 2023 (V23/093) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 35 coded urine and 39 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 18 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

18 JUNE 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 22 June 2023 (V23/094) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 18 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	HAPPY MAGIC	Unfixed	HK Cheng	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	TRINITY REVIVAL	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	OFFICIAL	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
2	SHA NA NA	Swollen off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	ELISE	Swollen near fore pastern	Vet exam	–
7	TAN MAESTRO	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
8	KRUGER	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
8	ELITE WATERGHOST	Swollen off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
11	VALENCIA	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 2 JULY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

BIG DRAGON

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

HAZARD

Lame off fore & Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

LIM’S TORPEDO

No significant finding

–

HAPPY GHOST

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

ARTHUR PEGASUS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

IRONCLAD

Respiratory distress & upper respiratory tract infection

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

MARINE VANGUARD

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

–

SHANGHAI NIGHTS

Cast off fore plate

–

CHINESE TEA

Cast near fore plate

–

LITTLE PLEASURE

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

LEO

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

–

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

Jockey KP Lim

MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN

2/7/23

RM250/-

Rule 41(6)(c)(i)

Suspension(s)

Jockey S Ruzaini (MGR ROCKET) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)