STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022 

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (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 (R342)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M (A4 LONG COURSE)

1	WHITE RABBIT (C Goon)	Raced wide in the early stages.
9	GOOD DEAL (SU Lim)	Shifted ground on several occasions in the straight. Rider warned to moderate the use of his whip.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	KING OF GLORY	Capacity field	–		EA
1	M SEVEN	Capacity field	–		EA
1	MERMAID	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	SUN FORCE			+19
1	IRON FIST			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R343)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (A4 LONG COURSE)

The main photo finish camera did not operate and as such, the judges utilized the inner camera.

3	SENA SEVENTEEN (App R Nuqman)	Slow into stride.
4	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Nazir)	Shifted in over the final 200M, crowding ATTENTION. Rider reprimanded for shifting in at this stage.
5	ATTENTION (J Daniel)	Had to be restrained near the 150M and taken outwards to obtain a clear passage.
9	ALL WHITE (App K Pavinthran)	Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
10	TARZAN (AK Lim)	Slow to begin.
12	ROYALTY’S WISH (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	BERLINETTA	Lame near fore fetlock	1000M/vet		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)
2	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R344)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (A4 LONG COURSE)

1	GOOD NEWS (CK Khaw)	Cast near hind plate.
2	READY TO SEVENLUCK (App WW Cheah)	Bumper injury both hind.
3	VAIN TYCOON (HY Cheng)	Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet
4	HAPPY BOX SIX (App M Lukman)	In light of its poor performance, the mare will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
5	OISIN EXPRESS (L De Souza)	Steadied near 1050M.
10	MY GOODNESS (App K Pavinthran)	Prior to entering the track, the gelding commenced to pigroot, dislodged rider and galloped riderless. Acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame off fore and cast its off fore plate, the gelding was withdrawn at 1:40pm.
12	GRAND KNIGHT (App M Ekdihar)	Raced fiercely in the early stages, throwing its head when crossed near the 1100M, then raced wide until straightening.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	MY GOODNESS	Lame off fore & Cast off fore plate	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 1:40pm
3	SHANGANI	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	CHER	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	HAPPY BOX SIX			+50
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R345)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (A4 LONG COURSE)

2	LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri)	Rider questioned. *(See Report).
4	KENG MAK MAK (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the early stages. Vet exam: No significant finding.
6	LISBOA STAR (L De Souza)	Slow into stride.
9	FLASH ONE (MM Firdaus)	Tired badly in the straight. Vet exam: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
10	SMART INVESTMENT (App K Pavinthran)	The Stewards will inquiry into the manner in which the gelding was ridden at a date to be fixed.

 App I Fikri (LIM’S SPHERE) was questioned regarding the gelding’s performance. He stated that he had been instructed from his outside draw, to attempt to get the gelding onto the fence. He had found himself in the last position and although urging the gelding mid-race, it had not responded. In the straight, he had ridden out by using the whip in both hands but near the 350M, his whip had become entangled in the horse’s mane when changing hands. Further, he was marginally impeded behind SMART INVESTMENT near the 200M.

Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards advised App I Fikri that he is expected to ride in a diligent manner and ensure that his horses were put into the race out at all times. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	METAGROSS	Capacity field	–		EA
4	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)
4	EBRAZ			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R346)         SUPREME A (SW) – 1400M (A4 LONG COURSE)

1	ELITE EXCALIBUR (C Goon)	Vet exam: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet
3	DUTROW (KC Wong)	Steadied near the 75M.
4	MR CROWE (App WW Cheah)	Mistrode and became unbalanced near the 1050M.
6	CHOCANTE (L De Souza)	Laid inwards, bumping runner near the 1100M, then drifted out over the concluding 100M, inconveniencing DUTROW. Rider warned to exercise greater caution.
7	NOVA STRIKE (AK Lim)	Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet
8	BLACK THORN (App M Ekdihar)	Inclined to lay inwards, had to be taken in near the 100M when blocked for a run.

 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R347)         OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1250M (A4 LONG COURSE)

4	NEWTON (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
6	AGNI (SU Lim)	Vet exam: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
9	LEGEND NINETY TWO (KC Wong)	Raced greenly in the early stages, inclined to race greenly when making ground in the straight.
8	I LOVE YOU (KC Tham)	Cast near fore plate.

RACE 7 (R348)         3YO & 4YO RACE (SW) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)

1	AWESOME STORM	Trainer questioned. *(See Report)
2	TIPPING POINT (MM Firdaus)	Drifted out over the concluding stages, at the 200M bumping with FLYING DURUMI. Rider accidentally struck with the whip of other rider and warned to exercise greater caution when shifting.
5	FLYING DURUMI (L De Souza)	Inclined to lay inwards. Rider accidentally struck on the arm by the whip of another rider and warned to exercise greater caution when shifting.
9	LITTLE MERMAID (KC Wong)	Shifted in abruptly passing the 350M.

The Stewards inquired into withdrawal of AWESOME STORM at 9am today. The Club Veterinary Officer had examined AWESOME STORM when presented by the Trainer and it was ascertained that it had an elevated heart rate with a temperature of 38.9C and had a congestion of the mucous membrane. The gelding was diagnosed to be suffering from an onset of a fever, and was subsequently withdrawn from the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	AWESOME STORM	Fever	Vet exam		Course scratching
7	GREATEST ALL TIME	Bruised off fore fetlock	1000M/vet           (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.

RACE 8 (R349)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE)

1	JIMMY ZAC (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout and bumped with UNDER OATH at the 500M.
2	HANDSOME BOY (J Low)	Rider questioned. *(See Report)
4	DOCTOR GINGER (HS Gill)	Vet exam: No significant finding. Impounded. Rider questioned. *(See Report)
6	WHITE PEACH (App Clyde Leck)	Slow into stride.
8	MR ALFONSO (L De Souza)	The Stewards opened an inquiry regarding the apparent improved performance and the riding manner of the gelding. *(See Report).
9	BIG BAD MAMA (Y Aify)	Vet exam: Exertional heat illness – Vet exam (1 week embargo)
10	HI BABY (MM Firdaus)	After being slow into stride, raced wide throughout. Vet exam: Exertional heat illness – Vet exam (1 week embargo)
11	UNDER OATH (R Rueven)	Bumped and became unbalanced near the 500M.

Jockey J Low (HANDSOME BOY) was questioned as to why the gelding was not ridden in a forward position. He advised that he had requested for the gelding to be loaded last, however, this request was not acceded to but the horse’s tail was held by the barrier attendant. After jumping only fairly, he had been tightened for room and thereafter had been unable to obtain the forward position that he had wished for. HANDSOME BOY had commenced to race fiercely and had dipped significantly on straightening and again just prior to the winning post, Trainer HY Cheng was advised to report any findings to the Stewards. HANDSOME BOY was subject to a further veterinary examination before being permitted to race again.

When questioned regarding the performance of DOCTOR GINGER, Jockey HS Gill stated that the gelding was fractious in the stalls and after fly-jumping, was crowded and he had been unable to take up customary leading position, and the gelding had laid outwards considerably, racing wide from the 1000M until straightening. Although he had ridden the horse forward in the straight, it had failed to respond and he considered that the gelding was only suited when able to lead.

Trainer MP Thwaites’ Assistant Trainer advised that MR ALFONSO had failed to perform in three (3) recent outstation races, however, that the gelding had won when being ridden prominently and that it had raced in a trialled in a prominent position on the 15^th of February 2022. He considered that MR ALFONSO did not relish travelling and was better suited by racing in KL but he had been restricted by suitability of races and distances, thus taking the horse outstation. The Stewards advised Trainer MP Thwaites’ Assistant Trainer that MR ALFONSO is expected to be ridden in a consistent manner in lead/handy and that consideration be given to restricting its starts to local racing.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	UPTOWN GIRL	Saddle sore	Vet exam		Course scratching
8	RACE FOR FAME	Capacity field	–		EA
8	DIAMOND SET	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)
8	JABBAR			+18
8	HI BABY			-17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R350)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE)

2	ROCK (Y Aify)	Vet exam: Broken-winded – Vet exam (at rest) & 1000M/vet.
3	GIFTED (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin from its outside stall.
8	LEO (CK Khaw)	Rider queried regarding whip use. *(See Report).
11	ELISE (KC Wong)	Slow into stride.

Jockey CK Khaw (LEO) stated that the gelding had commenced to tire quickly and he had ridden it out in an effort to get it to respond, however, it had lost considerable ground in a short space. The Stewards were concerned that Jockey CK Khaw’s whip usage was abstract and not consistent with his normal fashion. He explained this being that he had used the whip only on a few occasions and had changed it to his left hand but it had become entangled with his reins. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards were conscious of the fact that LEO had been beaten 19 lengths and had lost considerable ground over the final 200M. The Stewards instructed that LEO be subject to a veterinary examination before being permitted to race again.

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

RACE 10 (R351)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE)

2	BUSHIDO (App AR Raiyan)	Checked severely and blundered near the 250M, losing considerable ground.
3	STAR INVINCIBLE (KC Tham)	When blocked for a clear run, had to be taken outwards and then eased to avoid BUSHIDO near the 250M.
8	MARINE GUARD (App WW Cheah)	Vet exam: Exertional heat illness – Vet exam (1 week embargo)
10	MADE IN CHINA (KC Wong)	Shifted inwards passing the 250M with BUSHIDO striking its heels. *(See Report)

On inquiry, Jockey KC Wong (MADE IN CHINA) 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 KC Wong’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 21 March 2022 and to expire on 3 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	ME NO MARSH MELLOW	Capacity field	–		EA
10	DOGE TO THE MOON	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)
10	LADY LAKSHMI			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC 

RACE 6 (R302) METRO A (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 13 MARCH 2022 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

On 13 March 2022, Jockey J Shankar (BLACK THORN) was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months under MRA Rule 44(10), to be served cumulatively with any other current penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey J Shankar 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 not granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of four (4) months and fine of RM20,000/- will be held at a date to be fixed.

The Stay of Sentence against Jockey J Shankar’s suspension of two (2) months related to NOVA DASHING in Race 10 (R172) on 2 February 2022 (Wednesday), was withdrawn, and thus will commence from 14 March 2022 to 13 May 2022, both dates inclusive. 

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RACE 4 (R288) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 12 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

App R Nuqman (LITTLE PONY) 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 two (2) months will be held at a date to be fixed.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	WHITE RABBIT	J De Souza	C Goon	Stewards’ order
2	BANGALORE	J De Souza	Y Aify	Stewards’ order
2	ROYALTY’S WISH	Unfixed	CK Khaw	EA
5	ELITE EXCALIBUR	A Zaimuddin	C Goon	Indisposed
8	BIG BAD MAMA	AK Lim	Y Aify	Medical
8	MISE EN GRANDE	Unfixed	M Hanif	EA
9	ROCK	AK Lim	Y Aify	Medical
10	PANCA DELIMA	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	MONDAY	Bruised near fore medial fetlock	Vet exam	–
2	D’GREAT MAGIC	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
4	STEEL CUTTER	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
5	EMPEROR TAIZONG	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam	–
6	MASTER BABY	Stone-bruised near fore foot (medial aspect)	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
6	RINGS OF FIRE	Bruised hamstring (near hind)	Vet exam	–
7	KONG FU PANDA	Sustained an injury to  the near fore heel (previous injury)	Vet exam	–
10	BLUE HAWAII	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
10	XIONG FONG	Bruised near 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, SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

3

GOOD NEWS

Cast near hind plate

–

–

3

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Bumper injury both hind

Vet exam

–

3

VAIN TYCOON

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

3

HAPPY BOX SIX

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

4

KENG MAK MAK

No significant finding

–

–

4

FLASH ONE (MM Firdaus)

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

5

ELITE EXCALIBUR

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

5

NOVA STRIKE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

6

AGNI

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

6

I LOVE YOU

Cast near fore plate

–

–

8

DOCTOR GINGER

No significant finding

Vet exam

Impounded

8

BIG BAD MAMA & HI BABY

Exertional heat illness

Vet exam (1 week embargo)

–

8

HANDSOME BOY

Performance

Vet exam

–

9

ROCK

Broken-winded

Vet exam (at rest) & 1000M/vet

–

9

LEO

Poor performance

Vet exam

–

10

MARINE GUARD

Exertional heat illness

Vet exam (1 week 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

Suspension(s)

R10

Jockey KC Wong (MADE IN CHINA) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow-up(s)

R4

App K Pavinthran (SMART INVESTMENT)