Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 3 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 (R1299) CLASS 5 B – 1100M (SC A)

1	MATILDA (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	STARDICE (App M Lukman)	Raced wide without cover.
5	D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide with cover.
7	TRINITY FLYING (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide with cover.
10	WHITE RABBIT (A Suriya)	Momentarily inconvenienced when racing in tight quarters at the 700M.
11	MISE EN GARDE (K A’isisuhariri)	Kicked the gates and was slow into stride. Unable to secure clear running until later in the straight, thereafter finished the race off strongly. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	Injury off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
1	AYAAN	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 (R1300) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)

BEIHAI TURBO

(AM Aizat)

Bumped at the 200M.

LION KING

(App H Haikal)

Shifted out for a clear run at the 300M.

MODRIC

(App M Ekdihar)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rolled in at the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	LITTLE PLEASURE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
2	UPTOWN GIRL	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 (R1301) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (SC A)

BEIJING STAR

(SU Lim)

Shifted out at the 300M.

EL MACHO

(HK Cheng)

Raced wide throughout.

PRAWN FRIED EGG

(R Shafiq)

Slow to begin. Raced wide with cover.

Jockey R Shafiq (PRAWN FRIED EGG) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	LANKARAN	Stewards’ withdrawal	–	No suitable rider available
3	KOPI BING	Sole bruised near fore	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	HOSAYLIAO	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 (R1302) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC A)

1	JERAM GOLD (App I Fikri)	Was hanging in in the straight and at the 300M.
2	JAZZ BAND (App H Haikal)	Shifted in at the 800M.
3	RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini)	Stubborn to load and was eased at the 800M.
4	TYPHOON (L De Souza)	Hung out in the straight.
5	GOLDEN TOUCH (E Ferreira)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	CHARMING WIN (K A’isisuhairi)	Reared in the stalls.
7	FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Shifted out between the 500M and the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip and awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
8	MILITARY FLAG (J De Souza)	Slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of JAZZ BAND, 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 JAZZ BAND in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RAISE YOUR GLASS (S Ruzaini) at approximately the 800M.

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 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	JERAM GOLD	-32
4	JAZZ BAND	+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1303) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A) THE ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY

1	RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Had to be eased off heels at the 300M when disappointed for a clear run. Rider reported his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	CLERGYMAN (A Suriya)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.
4	JUNGLE KING (HS Gill)	Rider reported his horse bled. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
7	FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
8	MAIDANZ BEAUTY (K A’isisuhairi)	Baulked for a clear run between the 400M and the 300M.
9	BAGHDAD (AK Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
10	TUN O’ REILLY (SU Lim)	Hung out at the 200M.
11	GOLDEN HORSE (App M Lukman)	Shifted in to continue its run at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	HAKUNA MATATA	Corneal ulcer left eye	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	ESTIJAAB	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SHINE SHINE	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	MAIDANZ BEAUTY			+36
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1304) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A) SINGAPORE POOLS TROPHY

1	MISTY SWIFT (App R Nuqman)	Struck the rail at the 1100M.
2	D’GREAT DUCHESS (KC Tham)	Eased in the concluding stages.
3	GOLDEN SARDINE (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout.
7	STRONG N POWERFUL (AM Aizat)	Shifted out away from the whip.
8	TORNADO PEGASUS (AK Lim)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report)
9	INTENT (J De Souza)	Carried in at the 1100M. Rider reminded of his obligations to report all circumstances which may have affected his mounts in the run.
10	RESOLUTE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of TORNADO PEGASUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding TORNADO PEGASUS this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHYTHM OF ZEN and INTENT at approximately the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’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
6	SPEEDY MISSILE	Capacity field	–		EA
6	MY BIG BOSS	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	TRINITY GENERAL			-16
6	STRONG N POWERFUL			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1305) CLASS 4 A – 1700M (LC A) MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY

4	MANDRAKE (HS Gill)	Jumped slowly. Raced wide throughout.
5	BIG FRANCK (K A’isisuhari)	Unable to secure clear running from the 300M to the finish resulting in the rider being unable to fully assist his mount.
6	NORTHERN STAR (AM Aizat)	Jumped slowly. Raced wide with cover. Rider was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
7	TAUBOSS (S Ruzaini)	Hung out in the straight.
13	LITTLE PONY (APP H Haikal)	Jumped slowly. Hung in and proved difficult to assist.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	SHOW HAND	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
7	RULE THE WORLD	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
7	NOVA FALCON	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam (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 (R1306) GROUP 1 – 2000M (LC A) PIALA EMAS SULTAN SELANGOR

1	XENA (AM Aizat)	Raced wide throughout and compounded in the straight.
4	TOP KNIGHT (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin.
9	GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman)	Shifted out for clear running at the 300M.
12	SEMANTAN PRINCE (K A’isisuhari)	Hang out in the straight.

Trainer V Sivan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the Special Plate on STRONG N BEST within the prescribed time.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	TELLER	Injury to its off 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 9 (R1307) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A) BETMAKERS CUP

1	GOLDEN PEACH (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report)
2	SOMAR (AK Lim)	Struck the rail when tightened for galloping room at the 1100M.
3	ANKARA (J De Souza)	Reluctant in proceeding to the start. 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start). Raced wide in the early stages.
5	MAGIC GENERAL (App M Ekdihar)	Was hanging out in the straight.
8	SELANGOR STAR (HS Gill)	Threw its head down prior to the start being effected. Jumped awkwardly, bumped and was slow to begin. Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages.
11	D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of GOLDEN PEACH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GOLDEN PEACH in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SOMAR when he adopted a running line which resulted in SOMAR having to ease and making contact with the rail at approximately the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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
9	BLEU MARINE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
9	CONGAREE	Fever	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 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A)

1	JOKER NINE SIX (AM Aizat)	An inquiry into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
2	INHERIT (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early stages.
6	THUNDERGOD (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	THE GENERAL (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	TOP SHOW	Capacity field	–	EA
10	STYLE OF DRAGON	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 (R1309) CLASS 5 B – 1600M (LC A)

1	SHENG PROISIR (S Ruzaini)	Jumped slowly.
2	MEWTWO (App I Fikri)	Squeezed out at the start. Raced wide in the early stages.
3	ADIRA PEGASUS (SU Lim)	Returned cast off fore plate.
7	CIRCUIT STAR (S Hafis	Returned with a clipped heel on the near fore – Vet exam.
8	TARZAN (AK Lim)	Jumped awkwardly and squeezed out at the start. Shifted both ways in the straight.
9	SILVER JOY (App M Ekdihar)	Over-raced.
10	IRON FIST (KC Tham)	Slow into stride. Rider’s goggles were dislodged at the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	SUPER ATAS	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

RACE 8 (R1295) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App M Ekdihar, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The particulars of the charge being that he failed to take all reasonable steps in order to prevent PACIFIC EMPIRE from shifting in at the 900M which shift resulted in MAGNITUDE (J Low) clipping its heels and Jockey J Low being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Ekdihar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of five (5) Malaysian race days with effect from 4 December 2023 and to expire on 6 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	BEIJING STAR	J Low	SU Lim	Medical
5	BAGHDAD	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
6	D’GREAT DUCHESS	KP Lim	KC Tham	Medical
6	TORNADO PEGASUS	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
7	LITTLE PONY	Unfixed	App H Haikal	EA
9	SOMAR	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
9	ANKARA	KP Lim	J De Souza	Medical
10	SKYSCRAPER	KP Lim	KC Tham	Medical
11	ADIRA PEGASUS	R Shafiq	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	GENERAL QIN	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, SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MATILDA

No significant finding

–

GOLDEN TOUCH

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

RHYTHM OF ZEN

No significant finding

–

JUNGLE KING

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

ANKARA

Reluctant in proceeding to the start

1 Starting Stall

(to be ridden unaided to the start)

–

ADIRA PEGASUS

Cast off fore plate

–

CIRCUIT STAR

Clipped heel on the near fore

Vet exam.

–

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 V Sivan

STRONG N BEST

3/12/23

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

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

Jockey AK Lim (TORNADO PEGASUS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

(2/12/23)

App M Ekdihar (PACIFIC EMPIRE) – 5 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Follow Up

R10

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX)