STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
SUNDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2021
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course C (Rail @ 6M & Cutaway)
Panel of Stewards:
Dato’ Rick Loh Lap Sang (Racing Committee Member) – Chairman
Mr Goik Kenzu (Racing Committee Member)
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 (R817) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
LIM’S MASTER (App AR Raiyan) was slow into stride.
On straightening, the saddle on ELEGENT (J Daniel) shifted sideways with Jockey J Daniel becoming unbalanced for some distance.
After coming off the cutaway, SMART WARRIOR (App K Pavinthran) shifted in considerably, crowding SILENT PRINCE (App Clyde Leck). App K Pavinthran was reprimanded for failing to keep his mount straight.
When questioned, App AB Riduan (BOUNCEBACK ABILITY) stated that his horse had coughed on straightening and then failed to respond to his urging. A post-race veterinary examination of BOUNCEBACK ABILITY revealed no significant finding.
A post-race veterinary examination of JARL (App R Nuqman) revealed no significant finding.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
KING OF GLORY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
E SUPREME |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SUNNY |
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. |
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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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1 |
TIN MACHINE |
+19 |
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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 2 (R818) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)
After being loaded, SMART RACER (App Clyde Leck) got out under the front gate and galloped riderless. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:50pm. This caused a delay of several minutes. Trainer C Leck was advised that SMART RACER will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SMART RACER had sustained a laceration on its right thigh.
HAPPY LUCKY STAR (L De Souza) dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground and veered outwards. Jockey L De Souza stated that HAPPY LUCKY STAR had reacted in this manner due to the delay.
PEARL DANCER (C Goon) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing ELITE BEAST (App AR Raiyan).
Jockey HS Gill (WILLIAM KING) reported that running to the 600M, he was struck in the face by a clod and was unsighted for some distance.
The saddle on HAPPY LUCKY STAR slipped backwards on straightening.
O’REILLY BAY (Y Aify) returned having cast its off fore plate.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
SMART RACER |
Got out under the front gate & galloped riderless / Laceration on its right thigh |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
Withdrawn at 1:50pm |
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2 |
BALOR |
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 3 (R819) CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE)
When the start was effected, SOUTHERN MAN refused to jump and lost 50M before exiting the stalls. In light of its behaviour, SOUTHERN MAN will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the Starting Stall) before being declared to race again.
After being slow to begin, JOCKEY KING (KC Wong) raced erratically in the straight and when making ground quickly, had to be restrained and taken inwards off the heels of TRIPLE ONE STAR (L De Souza) near the 200M. JOCKEY KING then ran onto the heels of BUFFALO SOLDIER (J Daniel) and had to be checked outwards near the winning post. Jockey KC Wong stated that JOCKEY KING had jumped slowly and in the straight, was inclined to lay inwards. When making ground, he attempted to steer the gelding in between runners. The Stewards warned Jockey KC Wong that he must ride with greater caution under similar circumstances in future.
SOUTHERN MAN laid inwards considerably in the straight.
BUFFALO SOLDIER returned having cast its near fore plate.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
PRINCE PEGASUS |
Bruised back & near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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3 |
OISIN EXPRESS |
Bruised suspensory ligament (off fore) |
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 4 (R820) CLASS 3 – 1500M (LONG COURSE)
HUSSONATOR (App WW Cheah) dwelt at the start, then veered outwards when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. Trainer R Lines was advised that HUSSONATOR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.
TURF PRINCESS (HK Cheng) was slow into stride.
BLACK THORN (C Goon) raced wide throughout.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
BILLION SENSE |
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 5 (R821) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
Objection was lodged by Trainer SY Lim, the Trainer of HOWL (App R Nuqman), the second place-getter, against BILLY MOJO (HK Cheng), being declared the winner, alleging interference at the 800M and again the 400M. The Panel of Stewards dismissed the objection and advised Trainer SY Lim that his objection bordered on being frivolous.
D’GREAT BOSS (J Shankar) was fractious in the stalls prior to the start and reared. D’GREAT BOSS again reared as the start was effected, thereby losing considerable margin and thereafter trailed the field. In light of this, Trainer S Dunderdale was advised that D’GREAT BOSS will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.
Shortly after the start, BLUE HAWAII (App N Varmah) steadied.
Near the 800M, BILLY MOJO and HOWL shifted in causing D’GREAT JOURNEY (AK Lim) to momentarily steady.
Passing the 100M, Jockey R Rueven (BAHAMA MAMA) restrained his horse when the mare strode badly. A post-race veterinary examination of BAHAMA MAMA revealed that it suffered a right hind condylar fracture. The mare was subsequently humanely euthanized.
PANCA DELIMA (Y Aify) and TIME TO INVEST (App AR Raiyan) brushed at the 75M.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
LEO |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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5 |
SPADE OF ACE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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5 |
BRINGER OF WAR |
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. |
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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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5 |
BILLY MOJO |
+15 |
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5 |
PANCA DELIMA |
+20 |
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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 6 (R822) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App N Varmah) was squeezed shortly after the start, losing ground.
DRONE (App WW Cheah) and REDOUBT (KC Tham) raced wide throughout.
IT’S GOT IT ALL (KP Lim) laid outwards over the concluding 100M.
When questioned, App WW Cheah stated that DRONE had failed to show its customary gate speed from its outside draw, he had been unable to be in a prominent position and had been trapped wide. Although putting DRONE under pressure in the straight, he was of the opinion that his wide barrier had taken its toll as the gelding failed to respond. A post-race veterinary examination of DRONE revealed no significant finding.
A post-race veterinary examination of CONFLIGHT (Y Aify) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
GIFTED |
Stone bruise near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
MADE IN CHINA |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
NAUGHTY KID |
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. |
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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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6 |
CONFLIGHT |
+17 |
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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 7 (R823) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
METEOR LOUI (R Rueven) proved difficult to load. Trainer SY Lim was advised that METEOR LOUI will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of METEOR LOUI revealed that it was lame off fore.
SIEW YUK (C Goon), MAINSTREAM (App N Varmah) and BABY BOSS (KC Wong) were slow into stride.
In the early and middle stages, CHEYENNE DANCER (AK Lim) and METEOR LOUI were inclined to race greenly.
Jockey WK Lee (JOJU) was warned for continuing to use his whip when his mount was clearly winning.
The Stewards questioned App WW Cheah as to his riding of READY TO GOOD LUCK. He stated that he had been instructed to attempt to settle the gelding preferably in a handy-to-mid position. READY TO GOOD LUCK had raced very keenly and he tried to settle the gelding by sitting back, thus explaining his bumping on the saddle. He further advised that the gelding had shied on several occasions mid-race and was inclined to race with its head high and he had kept his hands in low position to combat this tendency. The Stewards noted his explanation. A post-race veterinary examination of READY TO GOOD LUCK revealed that it returned lame off fore and broken-winded. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination at rest and pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of SELANGOR EXPRESS (App R Nuqman) revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
MERMAID |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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7 |
WHOWHATWHEN-WHYHOWW |
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 8 (R824) SUPREME A (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)
ELECTRIC KING (App A Suriya) was eased down in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of ELECTRIC KING revealed that the gelding bled. ELECTRIC KING which bled for the 3rd consecutive time, will be permanently banned from racing under MRA Rule 92(7).
A post-race veterinary examination of ALJAWHRA (J Daniel) revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
BUENOS AIRES |
Nail prick off 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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8 |
HATTA |
+17 |
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8 |
ALJAWHRA |
+21 |
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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 9 (R825) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
DESTINY CHILD (HK Cheng) refused to enter the track expeditiously properly. Trainer HY Cheng was advised that DESTINY CHILD will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start) test before being entered to race again.
SO THE THING (App A Suriya) collapsed at about the 100M resulting in App A Suriya jumping from the mare. A post-race veterinary examination of SO THE THING revealed that the mare bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
REALITY (R Rueven) raced wide in the middle stages.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
STAR TALENT |
Nail bind both fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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9 |
WHITE PEACH |
Bruised near hind |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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9 |
MR MOSA |
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 10 (R826) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)
Near the 800M, D’GREAT RICH (KC Wong) laid inwards, crowding SAN ANDREAS (J Shankar) which bumped with D’GREAT RISE (CK Khaw). ELITE SAINT (App AR Raiyan) which was racing on the inside, had to be restrained, losing ground. At the same time, SAHABA (MM Firdaus) had to be restrained off the heels of D’GREAT RISE. Jockey KC Wong (D’GREAT RICH) was advised that he must afford runners sufficient galloping room.
CHAR KWAY TEOW (C Goon) and MARTIN VJ (HS Gill) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Jockey MM Firdaus eased SAHABA down in the straight, reporting that the gelding felt bad in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of SAHABA revealed no significant finding.
A post-race veterinary examination of WARRIOR KING (AK Lim) revealed no significant finding.
MARTIN VJ which returned with abnormal respiratory noises, will be required to undergo a veterinary examination at rest before being declared to race again.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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10 |
SPEEDY DEMON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
LIM’S TORPEDO |
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
RACE 9 (R764) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
Jockey S Zulfikri (AUSSIE EAGLE) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of three (3) months and fine of RM20,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 8 (R795) SUPREME B – 1250M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
The Stewards, on 21 October 2021 (Thursday), concluded an inquiry into Jockey S Zulfikri’s riding of SACRED TONIC in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey S Zulfikri and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of SACRED TONIC respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of SACRED TONIC, the Stewards found Jockey S Zulfikri 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:
- He restrained SACRED TONIC on jumping, whereby the gelding was unable to race in a prominent position;
- When afforded a clear passage prior to straightening at the 450M, he failed to put any pressure on SACRED TONIC to improve at this stage; and
- His whip use and the manner in which he had ridden SACRED TONIC in the straight was inconsistent with attempting to encourage SACRED TONIC to maximize its performance.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months and fined the sum of RM20,000/-. This penalty is to be served cumulatively with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
The Stay of Sentence against Jockey S Zulfikri’s suspension of three (3) months and fine of RM20,000/- related to AUSSIE EAGLE in Race 9 on 10 October 2021 (Sunday), was withdrawn and thus commenced from 21 October 2021 to 20 January 2022, both dates inclusive .
POST RACE URINE:
9 & 10 OCTOBER 2021
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
A report dated 21 October 2021 (V21/049) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 54 coded urine and 60 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 October 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “30645” which revealed the presence of “parecoxib & valdecozib”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the horse “FLASH ONE”, finished second in Race 9 (R764) on Sunday, 10 October 2021 at the Selangor Turf Club October Meeting 2021.
Trainer KC Tiang was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 134(12) which prohibits this horse from racing until it is cleared by the Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An Inquiry will be held at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
9 & 10 OCTOBER 2021
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
The report dated 21 October 2021 (V21/050) from from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 f coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 October 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
17 OCTOBER 2021
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
The report dated 21 October 2021 (V21/051) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 October 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
17 OCTOBER 2021
SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021
The report dated 21 October 2021 (V21/052) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 October 2021, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
9 |
REALITY |
Unfixed |
R Rueven |
EA |
9 |
UNSHADOWED GENERAL |
Unfixed |
App Clyde Leck |
EA |
10 |
ELITE SAINT |
Unfixed |
App AR Raiyan |
EA |
NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
1 |
LA FAMILIA |
Left eye corneal ulcer |
Vet exam |
– |
2 |
I AM MIDAS |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
3 |
MAGIC SEVENTY TWO |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
3 |
GHOST BAY |
Tied up |
Vet exam |
– |
4 |
SELANGOR STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
6 |
CERDAN |
Nail prick near fore |
Vet exam |
– |
7 |
ROYALTY’S WISH |
Shin sore near fore limb |
Vet exam |
– |
8 |
DISTINCTIVE DARCI |
Bruised off hind limb |
Vet exam |
– |
9 |
MAGNUM BRILLIANCE |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
10 |
BEST BAY |
Torn left lower eyelid |
Vet exam |
– |
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
SLTC, SUNDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2021 |
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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 |
BOUNCEBACK ABILITY & JARL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
SMART RACER |
Got out under the front gate & galloped riderless / Laceration on its right thigh |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
Withdrawn at 1:50pm |
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2 |
O’REILLY BAY |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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3 |
SOUTHERN MAN |
Refused to jump |
2 tests (1000M/vet from the Starting Stall) |
– |
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3 |
BUFFALO SOLDIER |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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4 |
HUSSONATOR |
Veered outwards |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
– |
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5 |
D’GREAT BOSS |
Fractious in the stalls & reared |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
– |
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5 |
BAHAMA MAMA |
Right hind condylar fracture |
– |
Euthanized |
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6 |
DRONE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
CONFLIGHT |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
METEOR LOUI |
Proved difficult to load / Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) |
– |
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7 |
READY TO GOOD LUCK |
Lame off fore & broken-winded |
Vet exam (at rest) & 1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
SELANGOR EXPRESS |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet
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– |
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8 |
ELECTRIC KING |
Bled |
– |
Permanently banned |
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8 |
ALJAWHRA |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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9 |
DESTINY CHILD |
Refused to enter track expeditiously properly |
1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start) |
– |
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9 |
SO THE THING |
Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
Collapsed at 100M |
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10 |
SAHABA & WARRIOR KING |
No significant finding |
– |
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10 |
MARTIN VJ |
Abnormal respiratory noises |
Vet exam (at rest) |
Unable to be scoped (fractious) |
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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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R8 (17/10) |
Jockey S Zulfikri |
SACRED TONIC |
21/10/21 |
RM20,000 |
Rule 44(10) |
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Suspension(s) |
R8 (17/10/21) |
Jockey S Zulfikri (SACRED TONIC) – 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |