STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2023
SUNDAY, 5 MARCH 2023
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Track Two (II)
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)s
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R251) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)
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1 |
CANDY RAIN (App A Najib) |
Dipped on jumping. Vet inspection: Returned cut off hind. |
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2 |
ROYAL FLUSH (V Espindola) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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8 |
BIG DRAGON (HS Gill) |
When entering the track, the gelding struck its off hip on the railing. Withdrawn at 12:39pm: Lame off hind – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo). |
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10 |
WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin) |
Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner. Rider weighed in at 0.9kg overweight. It was established that although he had claimed, this extra weight was attributed to the horse’s having sweated and rider having a drink after weighing out. App S Shazmin was reprimanded and warned that he must ensure that he adheres to the provisions of the Rules. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
BIG DRAGON |
Lame off hind |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 12:39pm |
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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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RACE 2 (R252) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II)
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1 |
SHA NA NA (App I Fikri) |
Withdrawn at 1:19pm: Refused to be loaded and delayed the start by a considerable period. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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2 |
KNIGHT COMMAND (CK Khaw) |
Bumped heavily on jumping. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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3 |
WHAT A BOSS (App S Shazmin) |
Crowded badly at the start. |
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6 |
UNLIMITED STAR (App WW Cheah) |
Veered outwards and despite being straightened, interfered with several runners. |
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7 |
AMISTAD (V Espindola) |
Crowded on jumping and raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
MA BAO BAO (KC Tham) |
Acting on a report from the Club Farrier that the gelding’s hind shoes were worn, they were removed and the gelding subsequently raced unplated in the rear. Trainer fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(1). |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
SHA NA NA |
Refused to be loaded & delayed the start by a considerable period. |
1 Starting Stall |
Withdrawn at 1:19pm |
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2 |
HAPPY GHOST |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
ELEGANT |
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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RACE 3 (R253) CLASS 5a – 1275M (II)
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1 |
GLOBAL ARMY (App S Shazmin) |
Stumbled near the 800M. |
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3 |
AMAZING CHOICE (App A Najib) |
Raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight extremely wide. |
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4 |
CHIEF OF ARMY (V Espindola) |
When making ground in the straight, had to be straightened on two (2) occasions when laying inwards. |
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5 |
HOUSEHOLD DYNASTY (App I Fikri) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
GENERAL CHENG (App R Nuqman) |
Inclined to lay outwards at the 700M. |
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9 |
SATURDAY (HS Gill) |
Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
COME AND TAKE ALL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
MOONGATE |
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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RACE 4 (R254) CLASS 5a – 1275M (II)
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1 |
TAUBOSS (S Ruzaini) |
Restrained and dipped when striking the heels of runners at the 850M. |
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2 |
UNLEASH THE DRAGON (App KH Chong) |
Mistrode when racing on the fence at the 800M. |
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3 |
NINGALOO (App M Lukman) |
Crowded and had to be steadied near the 800M. |
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6 |
BANGALORE (App S Shazmin) |
From its outside barrier, raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
GHOST BAY (HS Gill) |
Dipped on two (2) occasions between the 1000M and the 900M. |
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9 |
MY GOODNESS (App A Suriya) |
Threw its head at the start and subsequently lost ground. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & lame near fore – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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10 |
META GREAT (App A Najib) |
From its wide barrier, was ridden wide throughout. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
DETERMINE TO WIN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
RACE FOR FAME |
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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RACE 5 (R255) CLASS 4a – 1275M (II)
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1 |
RAGNAR (App S Sia) |
Jumped awkwardly, bumping runner at the start. Raced wide throughout, taking the turn into the straight wide. |
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4 |
GODFATHERS (App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride, dipped at the 800M. |
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9 |
NO REGRETS (S Salee) |
Bumped at the start. |
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10 |
PENTAGON (KC Tham) |
Slow into stride and trailed the field. Reported coughing post-race. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
MY MONEY |
Due to riding engagement. |
– |
Withdrawn at 10:37am |
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5 |
GOLDEN BLISS |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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5 |
MELTING POINT |
Infested wound near fore |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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5 |
TIME TO HARVEST |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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5 |
SAFEER |
Bruised near fore foot |
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. |
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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 |
PENTAGON |
+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. |
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RACE 6 (R256) CLASS 4b – 1275M (II)
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3 |
BLOOD ROYAL (KC Tham) |
Steadied when crowded near the 900M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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4 |
JIMMY ZAC (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out on jumping, inconveniencing runner. Saddle slipped marginally backwards near the 300M. |
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7 |
NORDIC GEM (S Salee) |
Laid inward, crowding runner at the 900M. |
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8 |
ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill) |
Bumped and became unbalanced shortly after the start. |
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9 |
MIGHT IS RIGHT (App S Sia) |
Carried outwards at the start. |
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10 |
RUNNING SPIRIT (AK Lim) |
Raced wide in the middle stages and shifted ground inwards when ridden with the whip until near the 150M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
CHINO DINERO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
HIGH COUNCIL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
FLYING BABY |
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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6 |
GLENAFTON |
+24 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R257) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (II)
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1 |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Najib) |
Brushed near the finish. |
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4 |
SHOQEET (App KH Chong) |
Took the turn out of the straight wide. |
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5 |
HAKUNA MATATA (App S Sia) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) |
Brushed near the finish. |
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8 |
O’REILLY BAY (AK Lim) |
Eased when tightened for room near the 800M. |
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9 |
CHIEF CLERK (S Salee) |
Slow into stride. |
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11 |
SMART WARRIOR (CK Khaw) |
Raced wide on the turn out of the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
MR HOPKINS |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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7 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
LIM’S MASTER |
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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RACE 8 (R258) CLASS 3 – 1075M (II)
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3 |
KRUGER (KC Tham) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
META WAR (V Espindola) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
ACROBAT (WK Lee) |
Raced wide when pulling hard in the early stages. |
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9 |
NAUGHTY KID (App A Suriya) |
Brushed near the 150M. Shifted in when ridden with the whip over the concluding 100M, crowding runner. *(See Report) |
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10 |
CONSTANT JUSTICE (L De Souza) |
Shifted out at the 125M, brushing runner, to obtain a clear run. Rider warned that he must exercise caution when shifting ground. Restrained when tightened near the 35M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for failing to straighten his mount when using his whip and thereby, crowded CONSTANT JUSTICE (L De Souza) near the 35M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty and low level of impediment. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 6 March 2023 and to expire on 12 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
On inquiry, App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Charles Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Suriya’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) Malaysian race day on 18 March 2023. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
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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8 |
RUNNING FLAME |
+18 |
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8 |
STRONG N POWERFUL |
-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. |
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RACE 9 (R259) CLASS 5a – 1075M (II)
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2 |
SACRED SEA (KC Tham) |
Slow to muster pace. |
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3 |
MIRACLE CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) |
Withdrawn at 4:20pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
PRAWN FRIED EGG (MM Firdaus) |
Raced uncompetitively in the middle stages. |
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7 |
THE SAINT (App I Fikri) |
Shifted inwards at the start, crowding runner. |
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8 |
QIJI STAR (App T Ammar) |
Jumped awkwardly, veered outwards, bumping runner. |
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9 |
KUBERA’S CHIEF (App R Nuqman) |
Crowded on jumping and then raced wide |
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10 |
LUKE MAN (J Low) |
Bumped at the start. Took the turn into the straight wide. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
MIRACLE CAPTAIN
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Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 4:20pm |
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9 |
CITY KNIGHT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
MONDAY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
MISE EN GARDE |
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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RACE 10 (R260) CLASS 5b – 1075M (II)
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1 |
NATE’S HONOUR (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out at the 150M, inconveniencing runner. |
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4 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN (App KH Chong) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
DARCI SUPER (S Salee) |
Eased shortly after the start |
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8 |
SAND BANK (J Low) |
Raced fiercely with its head in the air for some distance near the 850M and had to ease to avoid heels near the 175M. |
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10 |
WINTERFELL (L De Souza) |
Shifted in on jumping, crowding runner. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
WINNING SMILE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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10 |
SO BEAUTIFUL |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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10 |
COLCHESTER |
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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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 5 (R213) CLASS 4b – 1300M (C4 lc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
The Stewards, 5 March 2023 (Sunday), concluded an inquiry into Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding of INHERIT in this race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of INHERIT respectively.
After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of INHERIT, the Stewards found Jockey S Ruzaini 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 the manner in which he rode with regards to his arm action, in particular not allowing his horse sufficient room with his left arm to be able to gallop properly.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, to be served cumulatively related to any other penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 9 (R217) CLASS 5a – 1200M (C4 sc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
The Stewards, on 5 March 2023 (Sunday), inquired into App R Nuqman’s riding of DIAMOND SET in the above race. Evidence was taken from App R Nuqman, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim and Trainer EP Tan, the Trainer of DIAMOND SET.
It was established that given its wide draw, the intention was for DIAMOND SET to be ridden off the pace. App R Nuqman had positioned the gelding behind the leaders as he had not wished for it to travel wide. It was evident also that he had put DIAMOND SET under pressure near the 600M when applying the whip. The Stewards noted that the gelding was inclined to lay inwards in the straight, requiring him to straighten on two (2) occasions.
After considering this evident, the Stewards took no further action.
RACE 4 (R212) CLASS 4a – 1300M (C4 lc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Jockey S Ruzaini (EMPHATIC) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 5 (R213) CLASS 4b – 1300M (C4 lc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Following review of race videos, Jockey L De Souza (MERCURIAL TURN) was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip, this was in furtherance to the censure he received related to looking around in the final stages.
RACE 12 (R220) CLASS 5b – 1200M (C4 sc), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Trainer S Hamilton advised that MARCUS ANTONIUS (S Salee) which finished 8th, was racing first-up for 9 months, had pulled up slightly short in its action. She would have the gelding fully vetted and present the finding to the Stewards before being entered to race again.
RACE 4 (R224) Class 4a – 1300M (C4 lc), SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Trainer S Dunderdale advised that he was disappointed with SUSPICIOUS MIND (J Low) performance in running 8th, suggesting only that being trapped wide from its outside barrier after being bumped heavily on jumping (see Stewards’ Report), had taken its toll on the gelding. Further, that SUSPICIOUS MIND was racing in a more experienced Class 4 field as opposed to all its previous Maiden performances. As SUSPICIOUS MIND had pulled up well, it was his intention to continue its training regime but advised that it would not start the gelding for approximately three weeks.
RACE 12 (R232) Class 5b – 1200M (C4 sc), SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
Assistant Trainer Nagarajan a/l Supromaniam advised that SUPER LINE (App R Nuqman) had pulled up well after finishing 8th beaten 7.5 lengths. He believed the impediment (See Stewards’ Report) mid-raced, after which SUPER LINE was then obliged to race wide, had affected the gelding’s performance. He intended to continue its training regime and would not start it in a race for approximately three weeks.
POST RACE URINE:
4th & 5th FEBRUARY 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
The report dated 16 February 2023 (V23/020) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 53 coded urine and 57 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 February 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
4th & 5th FEBRUARY 2023
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023
The report dated 16 February 2023 (V23/021) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5 February 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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2 |
KNIGHT COMMAND |
WK Yan |
CK Khaw |
Medical |
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7 |
CHIEF CLERK |
WK Yan |
S Salee |
Medical |
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10 |
METEOR LOUI |
Unfixed |
App S Sia |
EA |
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10 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
Unfixed |
App A Suriya |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
KYO |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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1 |
OCEAN ELEVEN |
Chronic ulcer right eye |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
– |
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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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SLTC, SUNDAY, 5 MARCH 2023 |
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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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1 |
CANDY RAIN |
Cut off hind |
– |
– |
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2 |
KNIGHT COMMAND |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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2 |
BOSSKU |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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4 |
MY GOODNESS |
Respiratory distress & Lame near fore |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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5 |
PENTAGON
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Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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6 |
BLOOD ROYAL
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Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
KRUGER
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No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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10 |
DARCI SUPER |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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10 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
Cut off hind |
– |
– |
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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 (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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5 (25/2/23) |
Jockey S Ruzaini |
INHERIT |
5/3/23 |
20,000/- |
Rule 44(10) |
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Suspension(s) |
R8 |
App A Suriya (NAUGHTY KID) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) & 1 Malaysian race day under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for excessive use of the whip |
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R5 (25/2/23) |
Jockey S Ruzaini (INHERIT) – 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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