Selangor Meeting – 26 February 2023

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C4 (Rail @ 4M & 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 Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R221) Class 5b – 1400M (C4 lc)

1	JJ STAR (M Ewe)	Slow into stride.
3	AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim)	Shifted out over the final 100M. Rider warned that his whip use bordered on excessive.
5	POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
6	ENFORCE (V Espindola)	Drifted out over the final 100M. Rider warned that he must keep his mounts straight.
9	KYO (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	OVERSEER	Bruised near fore foot – cast plate	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
1	SUPREME HAPPINESS	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 (R222) Class 5a – 1400M (C4 lc)

1	ICHIKA BACHIKA (S Salee)	Slow into stride.
2	TILSWORTH JACOBI (App A Najib)	Jumped awkwardly with its head in the air.
3	CHIEF OF ARMY (V Espindola)	Lost its position and tightened for room between the 850M and the 700M.
6	BINELZAAM (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
7	MEWTWO (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
8	SMART INVESTMENT (App A Suriya)	Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	LET’S COME ON BABY	Capacity field	–	EA
2	GRAND KNIGHT	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 (R223) Class 5a – 1700M (C4 lc)

BIG KING

Withdrawn at 11:48am: Sustained multiple injuries on the off hind leg at the pre-race holding yard – Vet exam.

READY TO SEVENLUCK

(App S Sia)

Rider questioned regarding the manner in which he had ridden the gelding by leading in a large margin in the middle stages. *(See Report).

SUCCESS STREET

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

The Stewards questioned App S Sia, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines. Trainer R Lines stated that he had instructed for READY TO SEVENLUCK to be ridden forward and hopefully would be able to secure an easy lead. The gelding was renowned for its recalcitrant manner and he was comfortable that App S Sia had been able to get the gelding to jump well and lead easily. App S Sia stated that READY TO SEVENLUCK had jumped well, given its previous poor stall history and he had found himself leading easily. He had not urged the gelding but after travelling well in stride, had attempted to steady READY TO SEVENLUCK but the gelding had raced very strongly. He was aware of the margin he was leading and had taken a second hold near the 1300M but was unable to restrain the gelding.

In considering this, the Stewards accepted the explanation, however, advised App S Sia that in similar circumstances, he should attempt some alternative strategies in riding his horses to secure an even pace.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	BIG KING	Sustained multiple injuries on the off hind leg at the pre-race holding yard	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 11:48am
3	TIN’S MACHINE	Capacity field	–	EA
3	LITTLE PONY	Capacity field	–	EA
3	GHOST BAY	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 (R224) Class 4a – 1300M (C4 lc)

1	WISUPONASTAR (HS Gill)	Drifted out over the final 150M, brushing runner.
3	PERFECT (App I Fikri)	Brushed and carried outwards slightly near the 75M.
4	SAFEER (AK Lim)	Raced greenly in the early stages, tended to drift and raced wide from the 900M.
5	SUSPICIOUS MIND (J Low)	Veered inwards at the start, bumping runner, thereby losing ground and raced wide in the middle stages.
8	LIANG BOSS (S Ruzaini)	Bumped at the start and was slow to begin. Running to the 1000M, the gelding, when racing rearward at the tail of the field, attempted to buck and was quickly restrained, taking no further part in the race. In light of this conduct, the gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	NO REGRETS	Capacity field	–		EA
4	GOOD FIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
4	GODFATHERS	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	LIANG BOSS			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R225) Class 4b – 1300M (C4 lc)

2	SKY SIXTY-ONE (S Ruzaini)	The saddle on the gelding slipped backwards near the 200M.
3	NICATOR (App KH Chong)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
5	INTREPID (L De Souza)	Rider’s whip struck rival rider on the arm and the horse’s nose accidentally over the concluding stages.
6	LOOKS GOOD (App S Shazmin)	Lost whip when struck by rival near the 75M and the gelding was accidentally struck on the nose near the finish.
8	BELLA VELOCE (HS Gill)	Threw its head up on jumping, crowded and subsequently ridden rearward.
9	PERFECT BRANDZ (App A Suriya)	Crowded for room and had to be steadied near the 900M.
10	GLOBAL ARMY (CK Khaw)	Drifted in near the 300M.

App S Sia was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	ORDOS LEGEND	Capacity field	–		EA
5	REBORN GENERAL	Capacity field	–		EA
5	MIGHT IS RIGHT	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	INTREPID			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R226) Class 3 – 1250M (C4 lc)

2	FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in, crowding runners near the 100M. Rider reprimanded.
6	SUPER COME (WK Yan)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout and was eased down in the straight. Ascertained to have a fractured off fore fetlock and was subsequently humanely euthanized.
7	GRAND CHOICE (App A Suriya)	Commenced to race fiercely when crowded near the 1100M and had to be restrained, shifted out, bumping heavily with runner.
8	HIGH WATER (J Low)	Held tight and shifted in near the 1000M.
10	SACRED TONIC (M Ewe)	Jumped awkwardly and was somewhat reluctant to gallop. 1 Starting Stall test. Bumped outwards near the 900M.
11	SMART RACER (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	STRONG N POWERFUL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
6	META WAR	Capacity field	–		EA
6	NOVA FALCON	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)
6	SUPER COME			+32
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R227) Combined Classes 3 & 4 – 1600M (C4 sc)

2	SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar)	Slow into stride. Bumped outwards heavily in the final stages.
4	GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman)	Cannoned into runner and shifted out over the final stages.
5	THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
6	TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham)	Veered outwards from the 50M and cannoned into runner.
8	MANDRAKE (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
9	FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikri)	Mistrode at the 600M.

Jockey HS Gill and App S Shazmin were both examined by the Club Doctor who stood them down from their riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

Objections were lodged by Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar), placed fourth, against TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham), being declared the winner, and GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman), placed third, alleging interference over the final stages. The Panel of Stewards dismissed the objections.

A Stewards’ objection was lodged under the provisions of MRA Rule 124(3) on behalf of GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman), placed third, against TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham), being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final stages, given that both horses were trained by Trainer KC Tiang. The Panel of Stewards did not uphold the objection.

On inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of TRINITY GENERAL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that over the final 50M, TRINITY GENERAL (KC Tham) was permitted to veer out quickly and cannoned into GOLDEN FLAME (App R Nuqman) which in turn shifted ground, bumping heavily with SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’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, to be deferred, with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	TILSWORTH SYNEY	Colic	Vet exam		Course scratching
7	SACRED GURU	Capacity field	–		EA
7	GENERAL QIN	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)
7	VULCAN			-23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R228) Class 4a – 1600M (C4 sc)

ATTENTION

(V Espindola)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

OBSIDIAN

(App A Suriya)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

HAPPY MAGIC

(J Low)

Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	D’GREAT OCEAN	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn
8	SHOQEET	Capacity field	–	EA
8	WHY NOT	Capacity field	–	EA
8	ROCK N ROLL	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 (R229) Metro A (SW) – 1100M (C4 sc)

2	AWESOME STORM (App T Ammar)	Threw its head when being eased near the 700M.
4	MOONGATE LIGHT (L De Souza)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
5	KONG FU PANDA (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout.
10	DRONE (CK Khaw)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	VETRI	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R230) Open Maiden – 1100M (C4 sc)

Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 5pm.

2	TEMPTATIONS (App A Suriya)	Jumped with its head in the air, then raced greenly for some distance thereafter and near the 250M, had to be steadied when crowded.
4	MASTER BABY (HK Cheng)	Raced greenly in the early stages.
6	UNICORN (KC Tham)	Raced erratically and tended to lay out in the early stages, then raced wide.
8	YINYANG (App KH Chong)	Became unbalanced near the 400M.
10	BIG LAWYER (M Ewe)	Shifted in near the 250M, crowding runner.
11	PRAWN FRIED EGG (J Low)	Slow into stride and tended to race hesitantly.

App Nuqman who rode his 80^th winner on TOP GUN in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 27 February 2023.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	BIG FRANCK	Wound off fore	Vet exam	Course scratching
10	GOLDEN TOUCH	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 (R231) Class 4a – 1100M (C4 sc)

Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm.

ESTIJAAB

(App I Fikri)

Stumbled on jumping.

FLAMING PHOENIX

(J Low)

Bumped heavily at the start.

SYMBOL OF COURAGE

(CK Khaw)

Blundered on jumping and veered inwards, bumping heavily with runner. Impounded.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	TRINITY GRACE	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R232) Class 5b – 1200M (C4 sc)

Due to regional rescheduling, this race was rescheduled to start at 6:05pm.

3	CRAYON SHIN-TAT (S Ruzaini)	Hung outwards in the early stages and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight, having to be eased from heels.
6	KIPEH (S Ruzaini)	Withdrawn at 12:04pm: Tied-up – Vet exam
7	SUPER LINE (App R Nuqman)	Inconvenienced near the 700M and was then taken wide.
8	MAGIC PLAYER (App H Haikal)	Hung outwards in the straight.
9	STRONG N BRAVE (KC Tham)	Crowded on jumping, losing ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	WASHINGTON	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn
12	KIPEH	Tied-up	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 12:04pm
12	BOSSKU	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

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R216) CLASS 4b – 1100M (C4 sc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ewe’s (FANTASTIC ECLIPSE) 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, to be deferred, with effect from 5 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R217) CLASS 5a – 1200M (C4 sc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

An inquiry was opened into the riding of DIAMOND SET (App R Nuqman). Due to the absence of App R Nuqman’s Employing Trainer, BT Lim and the Trainer of the gelding, Trainer EP Tan, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

ADDENDUM

RACE 10 (R218) CLASS 5a – 1200M (C4 sc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

BIG CHINA

(HS Gill)

Raced erratically throughout. Vet inspection: Superficial cuts on both lateral tendon of hind legs – Vet exam

SLTC, SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse	Reason/Finding	Test	Remark
10	BIG CHINA	Superficial cuts on both lateral tendon of hind legs	Vet exam	–

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	FAMOUS NAME	App S Sia	App I Fikri	Medical
7	HAKUNA MATATA	Unfixed	App KH Chong	EA
9	READY TO ROCK	App S Sia	App KH Chong	Medical
10	PRAWN FRIED EGG	Unfixed	J Low	EA
11	ESTIJAAB	App S Sia	App I Fikri	Medical
11	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	S Ruzaini	Medical
12	CRAYON SHIN-TAT	HS Gill	S Ruzaini	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	TAUBOSS	Bruised back	Vet exam	–
11	BLACK QUAIL	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SMART INVESTMENT

Slow to begin.

1 Starting Stall

–

LIANG BOSS

Poor racing manners/ No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

NICATOR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

(1 month embargo)

–

RADICAL FORCE

No significant finding

–

SUPER COME

Fractured off fore fetlock

–

Humanely euthanized.

SACRED TONIC

Jumped awkwardly & reluctant to gallop.

1 Starting Stall

–

SMART RACER

Slow to begin.

1 Starting Stall

–

OBSIDIAN

No significant finding

–

MOONGATE LIGHT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

SYMBOL OF COURAGE

–

Impounded

R10

(25/2)

BIG CHINA

Superficial cuts on both lateral tendon of hind legs

Vet exam

–

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

Suspension(s)

Jockey KC Tham (TRINITY GENERAL) – 2 Malaysian Race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Follow Up

(25/2/23)

App R Nuqman (Trainer BT Lim) / Trainer EP Tan (DIAMOND SET)