Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 28 APRIL 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track II +6

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 (R0415) CLASS 5B – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

3	HELLO MONDAY (Z Khairil)	Rider cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding.
4	SIVAJI ROCKET (App M Lukman)	Raced awkwardly throughout the straight. Rider advised to take more caution when shifting ground in future.
7	MIGHT IS RIGHT (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame near fore, epiglottic entrapment & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	MAGIC PLAYER (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
10	LIM’S TORPEDO (AK Lim)	Slow into stride.
12	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (KC Tham)	Returned cast off fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	MY MONEY	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
1	RISE OF THE LEGEND	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
1	APOLLO ROCK	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	FARDUS			+15
1	MAGIC PLAYER			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0416) CLASS 5A – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

ROYALTY’S WISH

(AK Lim)

Withdrawn at 12:55pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

LEGEND NINETY TWO

(KC Tham)

Unable to secure clear running in the straight until the concluding stages.

SHANGANI

(App A Nazir)

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

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	ROYALTY’S WISH	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 12:55pm
2	WAIMEA	Capacity field	–		EA
2	BE YOURSELF	Capacity field	–		EA
2	TIGRESS	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	PERSEVERANCE			+27
2	GOLDEN CUP			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0417) CLASS 4B – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

1	BALKAN (O Chavez)	Tightened for galloping room and had to ease at the 800M. *(See Report)
2	OUR FINAL OFFER (App R Nuqman)	Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M and hung inwards in the straight.
3	TIME TO HARVEST (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
5	LIMITLESS STOUT (App A Nazir)	Tightened for galloping room at the 800M. *(See Report)
6	MONTANA FLASH (KC Tham)	Raced wide early. Shifted in at the 800M. *(See Report)
7	KING’S SPEECH (F Yusoff)	Slow to begin. Tightened for galloping room at the 800M. Switched out to continue its run on 2 occasions in the straight and at the 300M, took a number of awkward strides when racing onto heels. *(See Report)
8	FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq)	Hung inwards in the straight.
10	SUPERB SWEYNESSE (S Salee)	Fly-jumped and slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of MONTANA FLASH, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MONTANA FLASH, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BALKAN, LIMITLESS STOUT and KING’S SPEECH at the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’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 29 April 2024 and to expire on 5 May 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
3	LEGEND WAR	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)
3	SUPERB SWEYNESSE			-16kgs
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R0418) CLASS 4A – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

1	GOLDEN PEACH (App Clyde Leck)	Crowded for galloping room on jumping.
2	SHOW HAND (App I Fikri)	Carried in at the 1000M.
3	XAR (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
4	ARTHUR PEGASUS (Z Khairil)	Rolled in at the 1000M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	GOLD SKY BILLION (S Ruzaini)	Crowded for galloping room on jumping.
7	TAU KEH SOH (App A Nazir)	Shifted away from the whip from the 200M to the 50M mark.
8	GIVE ME FIVE (App R Nuqman)	Crowded for galloping room on jumping.
9	ACROBAT (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout and shifted away from the whip from the 300M to the 100M.
10	ORDOS LEGEND (SU Lim)	Ease at the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	WHIZ FIZZ	Bruised near fore fetlock & suspensory	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 5 (R0419) CLASS 4B – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

1	BUSINESS MASTER (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	JOJU (O Chavez)	Switched out to obtain a clear run at the 350M. *(See Report).
4	PACIFIC WINDSOR (App PH Seow)	Baulked for a clear run from the 300M to the 200M.
6	MODRIC (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout.
9	LOVING BABE (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
10	FAMOUS NAME (App I Fikr)	Slow to begin.

Jockey O Chavez (JOJU) appeared before the Stewards and was questioned regarding the vigour of his riding in the concluding stages of the race. In this regard, he explained that at the points of concern of the Stewards, JOJU had taken a number of awkward strides and its head had dipped in the running, this resulted in him correcting and balancing his mount prior to continuing to riding it out to the finish. Additionally, he explained that after travelling comfortably and obtaining the lead, this mare had lost concentration in the running which contributed to PACIFIC WINDSOR defeating it on the line. In support of his statements, Jockey Chavez referred the Stewards to the ears of JOJU which at the point of concern of the Stewards, were flicking back and forth. The Stewards noted the explanation of Jockey O Chavez which were supported by the patrol films of the race. However, Jockey Chavez was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out with the requisite vigour to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query by the Stewards.

Jockey KC Tham was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder rides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	TAUBOSS	Capacity field	–	EA
5	DR KARDO	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0420) CLASS 3 – 1275M (TRACK II +6)

1	RED OCEAN (App T Ammar)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	EMPEROR TAIZONG (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
3	KASSAB (O Chavez)	Slow to begin.
4	ANSU (J Daniel)	Returned cast off fore plate.
6	PACIFIC DIAMOND (App PH Seow)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Took a number of awkward strides throughout its running.
7	TORNADO PEGASUS (S Ruzaini)	Returned cast near fore plate.
8	MAJESTIC WAY (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	ANTIPODEAN (B Pinheiro)	Raced wide throughout.
10	EXIT STRATEGY (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards in the straight and shifted in away from the whip.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	MOONGATE LIGHT	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	Course scratching
6	PACIFIC EMPIRE	Capacity field	–	EA
6	INTREPID	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 (R0421) CLASS 4A – 1020M (TRACK II +6)

1	PACIFIC RIVER (App PH Seow)	*(See Report). Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	SURE WILL DO (B Pinheiro)	Went amiss in the running, was eased out of the race and dismounted at the 100M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
4	MY DREAMLINER (SU Lim)	Inconvenienced at the 250M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	VERY GOOD (App A Nazir)	Slow to begin.
6	CAORUNN (S Salee)	Slow to begin. Inconvenienced at the 250M.
8	THE CROWN JEWEL (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	SIMLONG BEACH (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
11	BATTLESTAR (AK Lim)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.

In view of PACIFIC RIVER performing below betting expectations (RM7 favourite), App PH Seow appeared before the Stewards and was afforded the opportunity to place on record any factors, which in her opinion contributed to the defeat of PACIFIC RIVER. In this regard, App PH Seow explained that it was her instructions to jump cleanly and attempt to acquire a soft lead. However, upon jumping, PACIFIC RIVER had not shown the speed that she had anticipated. Notwithstanding, her encouraging this gelding to challenge for the lead. Accordingly, she elected to take up the position outside the leader and trail it into the race. Upon entering the straight, she explained that PACIFIC RIVER had failed to produce any significant finishing burst and just stayed on to the finish. It was App PH Seow’s opinion that this gelding had been impacted by the softness of the track and it was likely that its comparative advantage that is, its early speed was blunted by the track conditions. The Stewards took note of the explanations of App PH Seow and ordered that PACIFIC RIVER be subjected to a veterinary examination.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO	Dehydrated	Vet exam	Course scratching
7	RICH N POWERFUL	Bruised near fore heel bulb	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 (R0422) CLASS 4B – 1020M (TRACK II +6)

1	JOEY (S Salee)	Raced wide throughout.
3	RADETZKY MARSCH (J Daniel)	Crowded on jumping.
4	GOLDEN PEAK (O Chavez)	Crowded on jumping. Raced wide throughout.
5	STAR TALENT (S Ruzaini)	Crowded on jumping.
6	CHARMING WIN (B Pinheiro)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted both ways away from the whip in the straight. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	HAPPY PRINCESS (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	SMART RACER (AK Lim)	Hung inwards in the straight.
10	BUSINESS CLASS (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout. Failed to negotiate the home turn. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of RADETZKY MARSCH, pleaded guilty to a charge of under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that he failed to ride RADETZKY MARSCH out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards in the concluding stages, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining the fourth position.

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 29 April 2024 and to expire on 12 May 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of three (3) Malaysian race days, he was also fined RM4,500/– and advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	IPOH KAIGEH	Capacity field	–	EA
8	TRUDY	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R0423) CLASS 5A – 1150M (TRACK II +6)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.

1	I’M SMART GREY (J Daniel)	Squeezed out at the start.
2	BINTANG TIMOR (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	PERFECT BRANDZ (App Clyde Leck)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M.
4	ALL WHITE (AK Lim)	Slow to begin. Carried in at the 900M.
6	ESTRELLA (S Salee)	Shifted in at the 900M. Jockey advised to take more care when shifting ground in races.
9	REMO MAMA (App M Lukman)	Hung inwards in the straight. Rolled in at the 1000M, thereafter tightened for galloping room at the 900M.
10	I LOVE YOU (App PH Seow)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	SHINE SHINE	Capacity field	–	EA
9	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 10 (R0424) CLASS 5B – 1150M (TRACK II +6)

1	TOP S (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
2	XIONG FONG (App M Lukman)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
3	BINELZAAM (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
4	PACIFIC PRIME (App PH Seow)	Withdrawn at 3:28pm Abrasion wound on its off hind front cannon & slight laceration – Vet exam.
6	QIJI STAR (B Pinheiro)	Slow to begin. Rushed up whilst racing fiercely, into a handy position. Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	PACIFIC PRIME	Abrasion wound on its off hind front cannon & slight laceration	Vet exam	Withdrawn at 3:28pm
10	KUBERA’S CHIEF	Capacity field	–	EA
10	NOVA PHOENIX	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

THURSDAY, 25 APRIL 2024, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting XIONG FONG (C166) with an incorrect saddle cloth number for the above trackwork.

RACE 4 (R0418) CLASS 4A – 1275M (TRACK II +6), SUNDAY, 28 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

Trainer J Leck (GRAND CHOICE) was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 103(4) for breaching the condition regarding trainer’s scratching.

RACE 1 (R0367) CLASS 5B – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 28 April 2024 at the SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of AYAAN in the above race and took evidence from Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of AYAAN.

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 Z Khairil’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 6 (R0372) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A), SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The Panel of Stewards acceded to Jockey S Zulfikri’s (MIRACLE STAR) request to amend his penalty to a suspension from riding in races for a period of one (1) Selangor Turf Club race days with effect from 6 May 2024 and to expire on 12 May 2024, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. In lieu of one (1) Selangor Turf Club race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-.

POST RACE URINE:

13 & 14 APRIL 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 25 April 2024 (V24/055) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 49 coded urine and 49 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13 & 14 APRIL 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 25 April 2024 (V24/056) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

21 APRIL 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 25 April 2024 (V24/057) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21 APRIL 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 25 April 2024 (V24/058) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	Unfixed	KC Tham	EA
4	GIVE ME FIVE	App AB Riduan	App R Nuqman	Medical
6	RED OCEAN	App H Haikal	App T Ammar	Medical
7	BATTLESTAR	KC Tham	AK Lim	Medical
8	RADETZKY MARSCH	KC Tham	J Daniel	Medical
9	THUNDERGOD	KC Tham	SU Lim	Medical
9	I LOVE YOU	App H Haikal	App PH Seow	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	ELITE QUARTETO	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, 28 APRIL 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MIGHT IS RIGHT

Lame near fore, epiglottic entrapment & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

MAGIC PLAYER

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

Cast off fore plate

–

SHANGANI

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

TIME TO HARVEST

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

XAR

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

ARTHUR PEGASUS

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

BUSINESS MASTER

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

RED OCEAN & MAJESTIC WAY

No significant finding

–

ANSU

Cast off fore plate

–

TORNADO PEGASUS

Cast near fore plate

–

SURE WILL DO & SIMLONG BEACH

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

PACIFIC RIVER, MY DREAMLINER & THE CROWN JEWEL

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

CHARMING WIN

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

HAPPY PRINCESS

No significant finding

–

BUSINESS CLASS

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

BINTANG TIMOR

No significant finding

–

TOP S

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

XIONG FONG

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

BINELZAAM

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

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 KC Tham

MONTANA FLASH

28/4/24

1,500/–

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey J Daniel

RADETZKY MARSCH

28/4/24

4,500/-

Rule 44(6)

25/4

Trainer WC Lim

XIONG FONG

28/4/24

250/–

Rule 152(5)(a)

28/4

Trainer J Leck

GRAND CHOICE

28/4/24

500/–

Rule 103(4)

Suspension(s)

Jockey KC Tham (MONTANA FLASH) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey J Daniel (RADETZKY MARSCH) – 3 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(6)

Follow Up

Nil