SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
SATURDAY, 26 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 (R363) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
1 |
LITTLE MERMAID (CK Khaw) |
Inclined to lay inwards in the straight. *(See Report) |
2 |
MURDOCH (App Clyde Leck) |
Slow into stride. Had to be taken out near the 100M to obtain a clear passage. |
3 |
SMART MASTER (SU Lim) |
Drifted out in the straight. |
5 |
JACKS SECRET (J Low) |
Withdrawn at 12:32pm: Wound on the near hind. |
8 |
SIEW YUK (C Goon) |
Eased from the heels of BLACK IS POWER near the 150M. |
10 |
HORSE KING (AK Lim) |
Carried outwards marginally over the final 100M. |
The Stewards granted permission for Jockey CK Khaw to replace Jockey MM Firdaus as the rider of LITTLE MERMAID as the latter was caught in traffic due to an accident.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
JACKS SECRET |
Wound on the near hind |
– |
Withdrawn at 12:32pm |
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1 |
TRAVIS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
E SUPREME |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SATELLITE GENIUS |
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 2 (R364) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
9 |
PIT BULL (MM Firdaus) |
Vet exam: No significant finding. Rider questioned. *(See Report) |
11 |
M SEVEN (App M Lukman) |
Jumped awkwardly. |
13 |
GOLDEN KINGDOM (J De Souza) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
Jockey MM Firdaus (PIT BULL) was questioned as to why he was so far back in the early stages. He advised that the gelding was reluctant to be competitive and appeared to switch off despite his ride. Trainer KC Tiang stated that the gelding may be looking for further ground.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
ISRAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
STARDICE |
Sore near hind foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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2 |
KUBERA’S CHIEF |
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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2 |
ARTEMISIA OF CARIA |
-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 3 (R365) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
2 |
SAND BANK (J De Souza) |
Trapped wide in the early stages. |
6 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App Clyde Leck) |
Had to be taken out near the 200M when blocked. Vet exam: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
7 |
O’REILLY BAY (W Faizal) |
Slow into stride. |
8 |
WILLIAM KING (HS Gill) |
Withdrawn at 1:25pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet |
10 |
SPIN FIRE (App M Lukman) |
Slow to begin. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
WILLIAM KING
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Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 1:26pm |
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3 |
JARL |
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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3 |
WILLIAM KING |
+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 4 (R366) CLASS 3 – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
4 |
KONG FU PANDA (J Low) |
Knuckled on jumping. |
5 |
SACRED TONIC (L De Souza) |
Impeded slightly at 125M. |
8 |
DRONE (App WW Cheah) |
Saddle slipped sideways near the 400M, placing its rider at a disadvantage. |
9 |
SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (App M Lukman) |
Withdrawn at 2:14pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/vet |
10 |
TEN EMPEROR (MM Firdaus) |
Inconvenienced shortly after the start when crowded. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
SCOOBY DOOBY DOO |
Lame near hind |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 2:14pm |
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4 |
INNIMINYMINEMOW |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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4 |
THE CROWN JEWEL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
BUENOS AIRES |
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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4 |
TEN EMPEROR |
+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 5 (R367) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (A4 LONG COURSE)
1 |
AIR BOSS (Y Aify) |
Slow to begin. |
4 |
CRU BOURGEOIS (App WW Cheah) |
Became fractious as the blindfold was removed and jumped awkwardly, thereby losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall. |
5 |
KALA GHODA (App I Fikri) |
Shortly after straightening, ran onto the heels of BIG DRAGON and was taken inwards, then steadied and shifted out near the 250M and again near the 175M, eased when KING OF GLORY rolled in. Rider advised to exercise more diligence when attempting runs. |
6 |
MERMAID (J Daniel) |
Withdrawn at 2:41pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet |
7 |
KING OF GLORY (L De Souza) |
Rolled in near the 175M. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
MERMAID |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
Withdrawn at 2:40pm |
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5 |
MAINSTREAM |
Cut near hind hock |
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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5 |
BLACK DRAGON |
+23 |
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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 (R368) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M (A4 LONG COURSE)
1 |
LEGEND WAR (HK Cheng) |
Inclined to lay inwards near the 225M. |
2 |
SOUTHERN MAN (J De Souza) |
Trainer HY Cheng fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of tongue-tie within the prescribed time. Dwelt at the start, threw its head, losing considerable ground. Raced fiercely in the early stages and was inclined to charge. In light of the start and its racing manners, the gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. |
5 |
SHAHBAA (AK Lim) |
Vet exam: No significant finding. |
6 |
UNSTOPPABLE GIANT (HS Gill) |
Drifted out over the final 50M. |
7 |
BUSHIDO (App AR Raiyan) |
Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet. |
9 |
VALUE OF JUSTICE (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
GRAND KNIGHT |
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 (R369) COMBINED CLASS 2 & 3 – 1600M (A4 LONG COURSE)
1 |
STREETS OF FIRE (J De Souza) |
Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet. |
3 |
D’GREAT LIGHT (J Low) |
Shifted inwards on jumping. |
4 |
THUNDER DRAGON (L De Souza) |
Vet exam: Lame off fore & respiratory distress – 1000M/vet. |
6 |
SELANGOR STAR (App R Nuqman) |
App R Nuqman unable to claim – embargo imposed on him to ride at 52.5kgs. Slow into stride. Near the 700M, had to be restrained when running onto the heels of READY TO ROCK. |
8 |
RISING GLORY (App WW Cheah) |
Raced wide in the middle stages and shifted ground over the concluding 200M. |
9 |
TELLER (HS Gill) |
Crowded at the start, raced wide in the middle stages and then was taken out to obtain a clear passage near the 200M. Rider reported that the gelding was inclined to race erratically. |
12 |
READY TO ROCK (CK Khaw) |
Eased slightly near the 70M. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
TOUCH THE CLOUDS |
Corneal ulcer to its right eye |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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 8 (R370) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
1 |
BE SAFE (J Daniel) |
Jumped awkwardly. |
3 |
MOON FACE (J De Souza) |
Bumped at the start and impeded near the 200M. |
6 |
BLACK THORN (App M Ekdihar) |
Started awkwardly, bumping MOON FACE. Rider questioned regarding his whip use. He stated that the gelding was inclined to resent hard-whip riding and as such had ridden it in a moderated fashion. Whilst Stewards were conscious of BLACK THORN’s prior conduct and App M Ekdihar’s inexperience, he was reminded of his obligations to ride competitively at all times. |
7 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
9 |
TOPMOST (HK Cheng) |
Vet exam of the gelding which performed poorly: No significant finding. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
ROYAL RULER |
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 9 (R371) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
1 |
BIG BANK (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide at the turn into the straight. |
2 |
MR EXCHEQUER (AK Lim) |
Had to be checked near the 1050M. |
3 |
BIG LIGHTNING (App M Ekdihar) |
Laid inwards, bumping runner inside the 850M. Rider warned to exercise more caution. |
4 |
HAPPY MAGIC (J Low) |
Fractious in the stalls prior to the start. |
5 |
SAHABA (Y Aify) |
Vet exam: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet. |
6 |
THE SAINT (J Daniel) |
Shifted in, carrying COLCHESTER inwards at the 1050M. *(See Report) |
7 |
WHAT A BOSS (R Rueven) |
Jumped with its head in the air, losing ground. |
9 |
AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim) |
Bumped the hind-quarters of BOOM ALMIGHTY at the 850M when crowded. |
10 |
COLCHESTER (App Clyde Leck) |
Carried inwards and steadied near the 1050M. |
11 |
BOOM ALMIGHTY (WK Lee) |
Hind-quarters bumped near the 850M. |
On inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of THE SAINT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’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 28 March 2022 and to expire on 9 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
WILDFIRE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
TRINITY TARZAN |
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 (R372) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
1 |
GOLDEN NINETY TWO (HS Gill) |
Clipped the heels of TUN O’REILLY near the 1150M and dipped, dislodging rider. |
5 |
CHAR SIEW (A Zaimuddin) |
Slow into stride and raced wide at the turn into the straight. |
8 |
MARTIN VJ (R Rueven) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
11 |
TUN O’REILLY (S Salee) |
Shifted in shortly after the start, clipping its heels. *(See Report) |
On inquiry, Jockey S Salee, the rider of TUN O’REILLY, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) for shifting in and causing GOLDEN NINETY TWO to clip its heels and dipped, dislodging Jockey HS Gill.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Salee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) with effect from 28 March 2022 and to expire on 27 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
SMART WARRIOR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
DARK WIZARD |
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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10 |
GOLDEN NINETY TWO |
-18 |
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10 |
TUN O’REILLY |
-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 11 (R373) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (A4 SHORT COURSE)
3 |
GOLDEN DRAGON (App S Sia) |
Inclined to lay inwards over the final 100M. |
7 |
FORTUNE SPIRIT (CK Khaw) |
Slow into stride.
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11 |
MERCHANT MARINE (HS Gill) |
Ridden wide when attempting to lead. |
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
BOSSKU |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
SPARKLE LOT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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11 |
TRINITY FLYING |
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 4 (R345) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (A4 LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
The Stewards, on 24 March 2022 (Thursday) continued the inquiry into App K Pavinthran riding of SMART INVESTMENT. Evidence was taken from App K Pavinthran, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer C Leck and Jockey J Shankar who had ridden SMART INVESTMENT at its previous winning start.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performances of SMART INVESTMENT, App K Pavinthran pleaded guilty to 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 failed to encourage significantly, SMART INVESTMENT in the middle stages of the race when racing in second last position; and
- He failed to demonstrate a reasonable level of vigour when riding out in the straight.
The Stewards took into consideration App K Pavinthran’s guilty plea, riding record, relative inexperience, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with immediate effect from 24 March 2022 and to expire on 23 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 8 (R349) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
A veterinary inspection of DOCTOR GINGER on Monday, 21 March 2022 ascertained the gelding to be lame in the near fore. Trainer BT Lim advised the Stewards that it was his intention to send DOCTOR GINGER for a spell.
RACE 8 (R349) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
A veterinary inspection of HANDSOME BOY on Monday, 21 March 2022 revealed the gelding to be significantly lame in the off fore. Trainer HY Cheng undertook not to start the gelding for three (3) weeks.
RACE 9 (R350) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 20 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
A veterinary inspection of LEO on Monday, 21 March 2022 which stopped quickly in the straight, ascertained the gelding to be lame in the off fore, displaying fetlock and shoulder pain. Trainer S Siva was advised not to start LEO in a race or trial for three (3) weeks.
POST RACE URINE:
12 & 13 MARCH 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
The report dated 24 March 2022 (V22/037) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 73 bottles of coded urine samples and 75 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
12 & 13 MARCH 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
The report dated 24 March 2022 (V22/038) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
20 MARCH 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
A report dated 25 March 2022 (V22/040) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
20 MARCH 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022
The report dated 25 March 2022 (V22/041) 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 20 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
1 |
LITTLE MERMAID |
MM Firdaus |
CK Khaw |
*See Report in R1 |
2 |
ARTEMISIA OF CARIA |
Unfixed |
CK Khaw |
EA |
2 |
GOLDEN KINGDOM |
Unfixed |
J De Souza |
EA |
4 |
HIGH COUNCIL |
Unfixed |
CK Khaw |
EA |
5 |
ROYALTY’S WISH |
Unfixed |
J De Souza |
EA |
7 |
READY TO ROCK |
Unfixed |
CK Khaw |
EA |
NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
3 |
SMOOTH OPERATOR |
Bruised off fore fetlock (post barrier practice) |
Vet exam |
– |
3 |
NEW GARDEN |
Sole bruising |
Vet exam |
– |
9 |
BITCOIN KING |
Swollen off hind fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
10 |
THE NEXT WAVE |
Arthritis of the near 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, 26 MARCH 2022 |
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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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2 |
BACH’S AIR |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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2 |
PIT BULL |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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3 |
COUNTER ATTACK
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Bled |
Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months) |
– |
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4 |
Nil |
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– |
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5 |
CRU BOURGEOIS |
Fractious & jumped awkwardly |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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6 |
HONGCHEN & SHAHBAA |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
BUSHIDO
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Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
STREETS OF FIRE |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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7 |
THUNDER DRAGON |
Lame off fore & respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
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8 |
NOVA FALCON |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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8 |
TOPMOST |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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9 |
SAHABA |
Lame near fore |
1000M/vet |
– |
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10 |
LUCKY JUSTICE |
Cast off hind plate |
– |
– |
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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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6 |
Trainer HY Cheng |
SOUTHERN MAN
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26/3/22 |
RM250/- |
MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R9 |
Jockey J Daniel (THE SAINT) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R10 |
Jockey S Salee (TUN O’REILLY) – 1 month for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) |
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R4 (20/3) |
App K Pavinthran (SMART INVESTMENT) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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