Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1288) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

1	BIG LAWYER (HS Gill)	Slow to begin and bumped at the start. Disappointed for a run at the 400M and shifted in to continue its run.
2	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
3	LEGEND NINETY TWO (A Suriya)	Slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip at the 250M.
4	CAPTAIN LEGACY (S Ruzaini)	Was hanging inwards between the 500M and the 200M. Rider reminded of his obligations regarding being sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground.
6	HEX MARK (J Low)	Had to ease at the 1200M. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.
8	YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat)	Bumped out at the 250M.
10	UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam)	Raced wide throughout.
11	SMART MASTER (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	META SPRING	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
1	BEAUTIFUL ONE	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 (R1289) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

1	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Was hanging inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip on multiple occasions. Apprentice reminded of his obligations regarding being sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground and advised to take stronger corrective measures to prevent his horses from covering unnecessary ground.
2	ALEXANDER (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the early stages. Baulked for a clear run between the 500M and the 300M.
4	GURNEY DRIVE (App M Ekdihar)	Carried in at the 400M. Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
5	ANOTHER SHOW (J Low)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Carried in at the 400M.
6	NATE’S HONOUR (R Shafiq)	Squeezed at the 1000M. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	DOGE TO THE MOON (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout.
10	NORTHERN KNIGHT (S Hafis)	An inquiry will be opened into Jockey S Hafis’ riding of the gelding in the concluding stages of the race.

Trainer WC Lim appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding the improved performance of REMO MAMA. In this regard, he could offer no suitable explanation regarding this improvement other than to state that after trialling well, this horse carried that confidence into the race which accounted for the win today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	APOLLO ROCK	Capacity field	–		EA
2	ELEGENT	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)
2	ANOTHER SHOW			+20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1290) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)

5	SHANGANI (S Saddam)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
6	BARBARIAN (App M Ekdihar)	*(See Report)
7	LOOKS GOOD (App S Shazmin)	The gelding’s cross-nose band became dislodged and was unable to be refitted by the Starter, accordingly, this gelding raced without this equipment. Raced wide without cover.
8	PENANG STAR (S Hafis)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
9	FARDUS (HS Gill)	Slow to begin.
10	ALWAYS AFRAID (A Suriya)	Restless in the stalls and broke the front gates open.

Trainer SY Lim (FARDUS) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in saddling his horse up.

App M Ekdihar (BARBARIAN), who was assisted by Mr LL Tai, the Head of SLTC Apprentice School, appeared before the Board and was questioned regarding his decision to switch outside of XIONG FONG (App M Lukman) when it appeared that there was sufficient running room between XIONG FONG and LIM’S SPHERE (App I Fikri). App M Ekdihar explained to the Board that after XIONG FONG had shifted in away from the whip, he had anticipated that the run would close and he would not have clear running. He further explained that whilst his run had stayed open, at that juncture, he had already committed to an outward movement. The Board noted the explanation of App M Ekdihar.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	HAPPY PRINCESS	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
3	ELISE	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 (R1291) CLASS 5 A – 1600M (LC A)

2	FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq)	Shifted out at the 500M.
4	HAPPY MAGIC (App H Haikal)	Shifted in away from the whip at least on 3 occasions in the straight.
6	READY TO SEVENLUCK (WW Cheah)	Was bumped at the 500M.
7	TAIWAN CAPTAIN (AM Aizat)	Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
9	SHYLOCK (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.

Jockey AM Aizat (TAIWAN CAPTAIN) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ride with the same equipment he weighed out with.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	MIGHT IS RIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
4	KING OF GLORY	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	FLAMING PHOENIX			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1292) METRO A – 1200M (SC A)

SUNGEI BESI AUTOWORLD CUP

1	AWESOME STORM (J De Souza)	Eased at the 1000M.
4	HEARTENING FLYER (WW Cheah)	Shifted in at the 1000M, struck the rail at the 300M. *(See Report).
8	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini)	Difficult to load.
9	READY TO ROCK (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of HEARTENING FLYER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AWESOME STORM (J De Souza) at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’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 4 December 2023 and to expire on 17 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LIMITLESS STOUT	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	WAR DRAGON			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1293) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)

MICHIKAWA

(App A Nazir)

Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 200M.

BATTLESTAR

(HS Gill)

Hung inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SILENT PRINCE	Capacity field	–	EA
6	MYO	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 (R1294) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

ROYAL SABAH TURF CLUB TROPHY

1	INTREPID (App T Ammar)	Raced wide with cover.
4	NAJWAN (KP Lim)	Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip between the 400M and the 200M. Awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
5	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.
9	CAVALLA COURT (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
10	NO REGRETS (HS Gill)	Switched in to continue its run at the 400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SYMBOL OF COURAGE	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	INTREPID			+21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1295) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

STARPRINT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED THAILAND TROPHY

2	MAGIC THE ZHU (WW Cheah)	Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
3	QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis)	Raced wide throughout.
6	MAGNITUDE (J Low)	Clipped heels at the 900M. Jockey dislodged.
7	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App M Ekdihar)	Shifted in at the 400M.
8	WECANDO (S Saddam)	Eased at the 400M. Shifted in at the 400M. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
9	THOUSAND MILE EYE (HK Cheng)	Slow into stride. Had to take evasive action at the 900M.
11	WINNER POWER (A Suriya)	Had to take evasive action at the 900M.

Jockey S Hafis who rode his 80^th winner on QUICKEN AWAY in this race, would only be entitled to claim 1kg allowance as from Monday, 4 December 2023.

On inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The matter would be finalized during the week.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	ALSHEIKH	Swollen off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
8	EMPHATIC	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	MAGIC THE ZHU			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1296) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)

2	JIMMY ZAC (KP Lim)	Saddle slipped backwards during running.
4	GOLDEN CUP (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
7	WAIMEA (App I Fikri)	Was hanging inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
8	RUNNING SPIRIT (J De Souza)	Raced wide throughout. Inconvenienced in the concluding stages.
9	BROADWAY SUCCESS (SU Lim)	Hung inwards in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	ALL WHITE	Capacity field	–	EA
9	BIG G	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 (R1297) CLASS 5 A – 1100M (SC A)

BAKUTEH

(S Hafis)

Stubborn to load. 2 Starting Stall tests.

STRETCHY FOUR

(App H Haikal)

*(See Report)

QIJI STAR

(App T Ammar)

Dropped his whip at the 300M. Apprentice warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of STRETCHY FOUR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding STRETCHY FOUR in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to STORM TO WIN (App A Nazir) and SHOQEET (E Ferreira) at approximately the 700M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’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 with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 10 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	PROPLAYER	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 (R1298) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)

TILSWORTH JACOBI

(App A Nazir)

Raced wide in the early stages.

KUBERA’S CHIEF

(SU Lim)

Awkwardly placed on heels approaching the 600M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	D’GREAT RISE	Capacity field	–	EA
11	GOOD LUCK CHARM	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

FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2023, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting his horse (195) with an incorrect saddle cloth number.

POST RACE URINE:

19 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 23 November 2023 (V23/178) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

19 NOVEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 23 November 2023 (V23/179) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 19 November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	SMART MASTER	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
3	CHINO DINERO	Unfixed	AK Lim	EA
5	READY TO ROCK	App M Seelan	App Shazmin	Indisposed
10	PERFECT RUN	App M Seelan	App Shazmin	Indisposed

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SUPER WHIRLWIND	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

GURNEY DRIVE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

NATE’S HONOUR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

TAIWAN CAPTAIN

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

NAMBIAR ROCKET

No significant finding

–

TIPPING POINT

Broken-winded

1000M/Vet

–

BAKUTEH

Stubborn to load

2 Starting Stall tests

–

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer SY Lim

FARDUS

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey AM Aizat

TAIWAN CAPTAIN

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

1/12/23

Trainer S Dunderdale

–

2/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Jockey WW Cheah (HEARTENING FLYER) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

App H Haikal (STRETCHY FOUR) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT)

App M Ekdihar / Trainer SY Lim (PACIFIC EMPIRE)