Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 24 MARCH 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track II

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 (R0302) CLASS 5 B – 1175M (Track II)

1	CHINO DINERO (App M Lukman)	Shifted in marginally at the 900M.
3	LUKE MAN (App H Haikal)	Tightened for galloping room and had to be eased at the 900M. *(See Report)
4	MADE IN CHINA (F Yusoff)	Tightened for galloping room and had to be eased at the 900M.
6	QIJI STAR (J Daniel)	Shifted in at the 900M. *(See Report)
7	GENERATION M (S Zulfikri)	Carried in between the 1000M and the 900M. *(See Report)
9	ZAZU (L De Souza)	Tightened for galloping room and had to shift out at the 900M.
10	RAINBOW FISH (App PH Seow)	Hung inwards in the early stages. Baulked for a clear run between the 400M and the 200M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of QIJI STAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding QIJI STAR in between the 1000M and the 900M in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GENERATION M and LUKE MAN.

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 one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 25 March 2024 and to expire on 31 March 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	MISE EN GARDE	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	MADE IN CHINA			+18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0303) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

1	FLYING BABY (App H Haikal)	Slow into stride. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	YOU THINK SO (F Yusoff)	Hung outwards in the straight.
4	THUNDERGOD (S Zukfikri)	Raced wide throughout.
5	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	ROYAL FLUSH (R Shafiq)	*(See Report)

Jockey R Shafiq appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the riding tactics of ROYAL FLUSH. In this regard, his attention was specifically drawn to the fact that the pattern of racing for this mare in winning its last 2 races was to get back in the running and be produced late to finish its race of strongly. However today, the Panel noted that ROYAL FLUSH had been ridden in a more forward position.

Jockey R Shafiq explained that his instructions were to ride ROYAL FLUSH in the position where it was most comfortable and after jumping unexpectedly well, he allowed this mare to stride into a position whilst racing within itself. He further explained that he too, had anticipated when reading the race that he would settle near the back of the field and ride this mare to its pattern in its previous 2 runs, however, after jumping as well as it did, he took that stance that it would be more detrimental to his mount’s chances to restrain it to the rear of the field than to allow it the opportunity to take advantage of the good start it had gained. The Board noted his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	PIT BULL	Capacity field	–	EA
2	XIONG FONG	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 (R0304) CLASS 4 B – 1175M (Track II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:35pm.

3	WISEMAN (F Yusoff)	Slow to begin.
7	PACIFIC WINDSOR (KC Tham)	Switched out to obtain a clear run at the 150M.
8	ELITE QUARTETO (App SN Shiva)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	SESON	Stone-bruised near fore	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
3	WISEMAN			+26
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R0305) CLASS 4 A – 1175M (Track II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3pm.

1	DRAGON CAVALLO (App AB Riduan)	Raced wide throughout.
3	STRONG N POWERFUL (App I Fikri)	Had to be eased on 2 occasions in the straight.
6	JOJU (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.
8	KHAN PEGASUS (App M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout, hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip on multiple occasions in the straight. Apprentice cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
9	RICH N POWERFUL (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout.

RACE 5 (R0306) CLASS 3 – 1075M (Track II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:30pm.

1	HIGH WATER (J Daniel)	Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
4	FA FA STAR (S Zulfikri)	Unable to secure clear running in the concluding stages and could not be fully tested.
5	SURE WILL DO (App PH Seow)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
6	FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards in the straight.
7	GOLDEN PEACH (App Clyde Leck)	Slow to begin.
8	WECANDO (SU Lim)	Slow to begin.
9	VERY GOOD (L De Souza)	Slow to begin.

RACE 6 (R0307) CLASS 4 A – 1075M (Track II)

2	NAJWAN (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin, raced wide throughout and hung inwards in the straight.
3	BORN TO WIN (App M Lukman)	Brushed at the start and hung outwards in the straight.
4	DOCTOR GINGER (SU Lim)	Clipped heels at the 750M. Vet inspection: Cut on the off fore – Vet exam.
5	POLO BOY (S Zulfikri)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
6	CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO (App AB Riduan)	Shifted in at the 750M. *(See Report)
7	MONTANA FLASH (F Yusoff)	Slow to begin and hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
8	MODRIC (KC Tham)	Brushed at the start and was slow to begin.
9	MAIDANZ BEAUTY (App PH Seow)	Slow to begin.
10	STEEL CUTTER (S Hafis)	Raced wide throughout. Carried outwards on the bend and into the straight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App AB Riduan, the rider of CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO, 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 CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to DOCTOR GINGER at the 750M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AB Riduan’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 with effect from 25 March 2024 and to expire on 31 March 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	ELITE SAINT	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 (R0308) CLASS 5 A – 1775M (Track II)

ALL WHITE

(SU Lim)

Over-raced in the middle stages.

SILENT PRINCE

(App Clyde Leck)

Race wide throughout. *(See Report)

HAPPY LUCKY STAR

(App H Haikal)

Vet inspection: Lethargic – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App Clyde Leck, the rider of SILENT PRINCE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SILENT PRINCE between the 1500M and the 1400M in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to KING OF GLORY, HAPPY LUCKY STAR and FAMOUS NAME.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App Clyde Leck’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) race day with effect from 25 March 2024 and to expire on 30 March 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) race day, he was also fined RM1,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R0309) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II)

2	TANGESH (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.
3	VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham)	Slow to begin.
4	BUSINESS CLASS (S Hafis)	Failed to negotiate the bend and raced wide into the straight. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
6	SIVAJI ROCKET	Withdrawn at 12:56pm: No suitable rider available.
7	RAISE YOUR GLASS (App PH Seow)	Withdrawn at 5:20pm: Unable to be loaded – 1 Starting Stall.
8	MY FIRST MILLION (App SN Shiva)	Withdrawn at 5:11pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
9	ANOTHER SHOW (App H Haikal)	Slow to begin.

Jockey J Daniel (CANDY RAIN) was fined RM1000/- under MRA 121(7) he weighed in at 1kg more at the weight that he weighed out.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	SIVAJI ROCKET	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 12:56pm
8	MY FIRST MILLION	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:11pm
8	RAISE YOUR GLASS	Unable to be loaded	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 5:20pm
8	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	Capacity field	–	EA
8	ISLE OF SKY	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

APPEAL BY JOCKEY LAERCIO PEREIRA DE SOUZA (L DE SOUZA) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM30,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “D’GREAT RICH” IN RACE 9 (R1333) ON SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Friday, 22 March 2024.

After considering submissions from Jockey L De Souza and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel reduced the suspension to a period of one (1) month and the fine to RM10,000. Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, it further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 15 April 2024 to 14 May 2024.

The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHD AIZAT BIN ABDUL MALIK (AM AIZAT) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “JOKER NINE SIX” IN RACE 10 (R1308) ON SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Friday, 22 March 2024.

After considering submissions from Jockey AM Aizat and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel reduced the suspension to a period of three (3) months and the fine to RM10,000. Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, it further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 7 April 2024 to 6 July 2024

The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

RACE 3 (R0265) STAYER STAKES B – 1600M (LC A), SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of TOP SHOW. Evidence was taken from Jockey L De Souza the rider of TOP SHOW.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of Jockey L De Souza’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (R0264) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A), SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of LITTLE PLEASURE, pleaded not guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LITTLE PLEASURE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to FIREWORKS, FLAMING PHOENIX, CHER, ANDADO, BIG CHINA and TURF PRINCESS at the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Selangor Turf Club race days which will be served on 24 March 2024 and 31 March 2024. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Jockey S Zulfikri (LITTLE PLEASURE) 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) Selangor Turf Club race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 4 (R0258) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A), SATURDAY, 16 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

App S Shazmin (MAGIC THE ZHU) 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 three (3) months will be held at a date to be fixed.

AMENDMENT

RACE 5 (R0267) SPECIAL CONDITION – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

MISTY SWIFT

(S Ruzaini)

Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

HEART OF FIRE

(App AB Riduan)

Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

AMENDMENT

SLTC, SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse	Reason/Finding	Test	Remark
5	MISTY SWIFT	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)	–
5	HEART OF FIRE	Respiratory distress	1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)	–

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	HAZARD	AK Lim	S Hafis	Medical
1	QIJI STAR	J De Souza	J Daniel	Disqualified
2	KIWI KID	AK Lim	L De Souza	Medical
3	OUR FINAL OFFER	AK Lim	S Ruzaini	Medical
4	RICH N POWERFUL	AK Lim	S Ruzaini	Medical
7	SUPER ATAS	AK Lim	App PH Seow (No suitable senior rider available)	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	NORDIC GEM	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
4	MR G	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	–
7	UNSHADOWED GENERAL	Injury on its near fore medial fetlock	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.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 24 MARCH 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

FLYING BABY & REMO MAMA

No significant finding

–

ELITE QUARTETO

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

ICHIKA BACHIKA

No significant finding

–

HIGH WATER & SURE WILL DO

No significant finding

–

DOCTOR GINGER

Cut on the off fore

Vet exam

–

POLO BOY & MOUNTAIN FLASH

No significant finding

–

HAPPY LUCKY STAR

Lethargic

Vet exam (2 weeks 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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey J Daniel

QIJI STAR

24/3/24

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App AB Riduan

CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO

24/3/24

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App Clyde Leck

SILENT PRINCE

24/3/24

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey J Daniel

CANDY RAIN

24/3/24

1000/-

Rule 121(7)

Suspension(s)

Jockey J Daniel (QIJI STAR) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App AB Riduan (CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App Clyde Leck (SILENT PRINCE) – 1 race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Nil