Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2026

SATURDAY, 28 MARCH 2026

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course E & 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 (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Sreeravineshwaran Singam (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0222) REBOUND STAKES – 1275M (Track II)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – MAJESTIC MOUNT KINABALU STAKES

1	MAKE YOU HAPPY (O Chavez)	Slow to begin.
2	TWO MILLION (App S Bahauddin)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 200M.
3	TANGESH (SU Lim)	Jockey adjusted his right side stirrup iron at the 150M.
5	HEALTHY BABY (R Shafiq)	Hung in in the straight. Jockey cautioned to take stronger corrective measures.
6	STAR VICTORY (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	WAR SNIPER (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
10	PACIFIC BEAUTY (PH Seow)	Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	PERFECT MISSION	Capacity field	–	EA
1	PACIFIC SOLDIER	Capacity field	–	EA
1	ARI	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 (R0223) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – DANUM VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA STAKES

1	FRIEND OF HONOR (R Shafiq)	*(See Report).
2	SPEEDY SAMURAI (L Riordan)	Slow to jump. 1 Starting Stall test.
6	PACIFIC SONIC (PH Seow)	*(See Report).
9	KITSUNE (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M.
11	SOLIDASAROCK (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout.
12	LIMITLESS WARRIOR (M Akmazani)	Slow to begin.

Leaving the 300M, FRIEND OF HONOR which attempted to improve into a narrow run was carried in by PACIFIC SONIC which shifted in away from the whip when hanging in in the straight. Subsequently, FRIEND OF HONOR was disappointed for a clear run at the 200M and had to switch out to obtain clear running in the concluding stages.

A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Trainer S Dunderdale, the Trainer of the second placed horse, FRIEND OF HONOR (R Shafiq) against the winner, PACIFIC SONIC (PH Seow) on the grounds of interference from the 250M. After considering the evidence in this matter, the Panel of Stewards overruled the objection and ordered the judge’s result to stand.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	OTAHUHU	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	KITSUNE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0224) CLASS 5A – 1775M (Track II)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – MARI-MARI CULTURAL VILLAGE STAKES

2	CHECKMATE (KC Wong)	Raced wide in the early stages. Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for producing defective jockey’s colours.
4	LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (S Uzair)	Stumbled upon jumping.
5	PACIFIC PARADISE (J Mallyon)	Cast in the gates and subsequently withdrawn by the Stewards at 1:40pm: 1 Starting Stall test.
9	STORM DEITY (R Iskandar)	Raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	PACIFIC PARADISE	Cast in the gates.	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 1:40pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0225) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN MARINE PARK STAKES

1	BLESS SIXTY-ONE (App I Fikri)	Eased when awkwardly placed on heels shortly after the start. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
2	DRAGON CAVALLO (KC Low)	Jumped awkwardly. Shifted in shortly after the start. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground and consistency of his riding in the straight.
5	DIGGING EIGHT (HS Gill)	Slow to begin and jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Jockey cautioned regarding covering unnecessary ground in races.
6	NEVER ASK MORE (XC Liang)	Carried in shortly after the start.
9	BANKER’S WIN (J Kamaruddin)	Trainer BT Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of Blinkers from the gelding within the prescribed time. Jumped awkwardly. Tightened shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. Jockey cautioned regarding covering unnecessary ground in races.
10	SKY EIGHT (KC Wong)	Disappointed for a clear run at the 300M, thereafter switched in to continue its run. Raced wide throughout.
11	WINS EIGHT (PH Seow)	Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
12	PERFECT BUDDY HENG (O Chavez)	Withdrawn at 12:47pm: Vaccination not updated. Trainer J Lim was fined RM1000/- for failing to ensure the Vaccination (Prestige II) of the gelding is updated under the provisions of MRA Regulation 20.1 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	PERFECT BUDDY HENG	Vaccination not updated	–	Withdrawn at 12:47pm
4	ZERO FIVE SIX	Swollen off fore forearm	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
4	OLYMPIA	Sore back	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	ACROBAT	Right eye conjunctivitis	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 5 (R0226) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – POPULAR TANJUNG ARU BEACH STAKES

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

3	BANKER’S RISING (App G Farhan)	Took a number of awkward strides between the 800M to the 600M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded.
4	PACIFIC GENERAL (XC Liang)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 850M.
6	PACIFIC WARLORD (PH Seow)	Hung in in the straight.
7	STAR EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify)	Hung in in the straight.
8	FAMILY DELIGHT (R Woodworth)	Bumped shortly after the start. Eased severely at the 700M.
9	IRONSTORM (J De Souza)	Jumped in at the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Tightened at the 700M.
10	WAIT U KNOW (App S Bahauddin)	Shifted in at the 700M. *(See Report).
11	BULL FIGHT (KA Brewer)	Bumped shortly after the start.
12	CHEERFUL BABY (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Bahauddin, the rider of WAIT U KNOW, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, J Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding WAIT U KNOW, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BULL FIGHT and FAMILY DELIGHT at approximately the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Bahauddin’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 to be served on 5 April 2026. In lieu of one (1) race day, he was also fined RM1000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE	Capacity field	–		EA
5	THUNDER STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
5	GOLD SAMURA	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	WAIT U KNOW			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0227) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC E)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – BUSTLING GAYA STREET MARKET STAKES

1	AQUITAINE (KA Brewer)	Shifted in sharply at the 900M. Raced wide in the middle stages.
2	LIGHTNING GENERAL (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin.
5	BANKER’S LEGEND (J Kamaruddin)	Brushed at the 300M.
6	INVESTOR (R Nuqman0	Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M.
7	GRAND DUCHESS (J De Souza)	Tightened for galloping room at the 900M. Switched out to continue its run at the 350M.
8	MEGA GRANDEUR (SU Lim)	Switched out to continue its run and brushed at the 300M.

RACE 7 (R0228) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC E)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – RAINFOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE STAKES

2	TAU KEH SOH (M Akmazani)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
3	EASY ON ME (O Chavez)	Rolled out in the concluding stages. Returned cast near fore plate.
4	MEGA FIRST (S Ruzaini)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 250M.
5	PACIFIC MASTER (PH Seow)	Jockey cautioned to be more pro-active in securing a position where the circumstances permit.
7	LUCKY EIGHT ONE (R Shafiq)	Slow to jump, thereafter rushed up to handy position.
9	IMPERIAL GENIE (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
10	LEATHERHEAD (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
13	RED MANED (M Lukman)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	HERO	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam	Course scratching
7	PACIFIC HUNTER	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R0229) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC E)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – WORLD-CLASS DIVING SIPADAN ISLAND STAKES

1	ARTOIS (KA Brewer)	Raced wide in the early stages.
2	WAR STAR (PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.
3	BANKER’S DRAGON (J Kamaruddin)	Shifted in at the 900M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
5	BANKER’S SWEETIE (App G Farhan)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M.
9	BOSS BABY (Y Aify)	A review into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
11	JIN SAKAMOTO (M Lukman)	Eased when awkwardly placed on heels at the 900M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	HURRICANE	Capacity field	–	EA
8	PACIFIC HERO	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 (R0230) MAX TWO STAKES – 1300M (LC E)

MALAYSIA INGLIS BONUS SERIES

1	TO REMEMBER (J De Souza)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
2	BANKER’S SECRET (R Nuqman)	Carried in marginally at the 1000M.
3	PACIFIC CHIEF (J Mallyon)	Slow to begin.
7	PANTONG (S Uzair)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Awkwardly placed on heels at the 900M.
9	BANKER’S QUEEN (J Kamaruddin)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M. Returned cut off hind – Vet exam.
10	PACIFIC SILVER (PH Seow)	Inconvenienced at the 800M. Shifted in at the 1000M and the 900M. Returned cut near hind – Vet exam.
11	GLORIOUS ALLIANCE (S Bahauddin)	Slow to begin. Went wrong in the running. Eased out of the race at the 800M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & fractured off fore sesamoid bones – X-ray exam & subsequent Vet’s evaluation.
12	STRONG WIN (CK Khaw)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M and at the 400M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	BANKER’S QUEEN	-22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0231) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC E)

IRACE TROPHY

1	BANKER’S BEAUTIFUL (App G Farhan)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1200M. Hung out in the straight.
5	PACIFIC PADRINO (PH Seow)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1200M. *(See Report).
6	ANEGO (SU Lim)	Returned cast near hind plate.
7	BANKER’S GENERAL (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
8	KIM POWER (KC Low)	Shifted in at the 1200M. *(See Report).
9	STREETS OF FIRE (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
10	GRAPHJET EXPRESS (L Riordan)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
11	SHANG CHI (App J Ikram)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1200M.
12	COOL SIXTY-ONE (O Chavez)	Trainer J Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to present the gelding with cheekers as declared. The Panel permitted the gelding to run without cheekers after the Trainer omitted the gear whilst saddling. Tightened for galloping room at the 1300M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Low, the rider of KIM POWER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding KIM POWER, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PACIFIC PADRINO and COOL SIXTY-ONE and BANKER’S BEAUTIFUL at approximately the 1200M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Low’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) race days with effect from 30 March 2026 and to expire on 11 April 2026, both dates inclusive He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	EMERALD LISI	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
10	PACIFIC STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
10	BANKER’S EMPRESS	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 (R0232) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC E)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – KINABATANGAN RIVER CRUISE STAKES

1	BANKER’S CUTE (App G Farhan)	Hung out in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
2	DRAGON CLAW (XC Liang)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
3	ASTRO NASCENTE (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
4	KANTHAKA (L Riordan)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
5	GOLDEN CREST (KC Wong)	Shifted in on 3 occasions from the 1300M and the 1000M. *(See Report).
8	RED SUN (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.
9	INFINITY SPIRIT (SU Lim)	Unable to fully secure a clear run in the concluding stages.
12	YIN YUAN (J Mallyon)	Eased on 3 occasions when awkwardly placed on heels between the 1300M and the 1000M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of GOLDEN CREST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GOLDEN CREST, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to YIN YUAN between the 1300M and the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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 to be deferred and served on 11 April 2026. In lieu of one (1) 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
11	EMPEROR TAIZONG	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
11	TANTHEMAN	Capacity field	–	EA
11	OUR SECRET WEAPON	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R0233) CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC E)

VISIT M’SIA – SABAH – HOUNON RIDGE FARM-STAY & CAMPING STAKES

STAR EXPRESS

(HS Gill)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SHENG ZHE

(R Woodworth)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo).

THE WILD FIRE

(KC Wong)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	KIM LUCKY	Bruising on right hip	Vet exam	Course scratching
12	DESI MASTER	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

POST RACE URINE SAMPLES:

15 MARCH 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2026

The report dated 19 March 2026 (V26/038) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 37 coded urine and 37 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 March 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 MARCH 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2026

The report dated 19 March 2026 (V26/039) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 March 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	RED MANED	Unfixed	M Lukman	EA
10	OMAKASE	Unfixed	R Woodworth	EA
11	HAYATE	Unfixed	Y Aify	EA
12	DANGEROUS CHANCE	Unfixed	App H Haikal	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	JAZZ BAND	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
2	MENTAL	Stone bruise	Vet exam	–
4	MATCH FACTORY	Stone-bruised near hind	Vet exam	–
4	ROYAL COMMISSION	Injury to its near hind fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	EBULLIENT	Swollen right knee	Vet exam	–
8	FLYING SUCCESS	Sore right knee	Vet exam	–
10	BANKER’S SMILE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
12	NAUGHTY KID	Sore back	Vet exam
12	TOP SHOW	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, 28 MARCH 2026

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

WAR SNIPER

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

SPEEDY SAMURAI

Slow to jump

1 Starting Stall test

–

BLESS SIXTY-ONE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Reported coughing

BANKER’S RISING

No significant finding

–

Impounded

CHEERFUL BABY

No significant finding

–

TAU KEH SOH

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

EASY ON ME

Cast near fore plate

–

BANKER’S QUEEN

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

PACIFIC SILVER

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

GLORIOUS ALLIANCE

Lame off fore & fractured off fore sesamoid bones

X-ray exam & subsequent Vet’s evaluation

–

ANEGO

Cast near hind plate

–

KANTHAKA

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

SHENG ZHE

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (1 week 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

Trainer S Dunderdale

CHECKMATE

28/3/26

100/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer BT Lim

BANKER’S WIN

28/3/26

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer J Lim

PERFECT BUDDY HENG

28/3/26

1000/-

Reg. 20.1 as read with Reg. 20.6.

App S Bahauddin

WAIT U KNOW

28/3/26

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Trainer J Lim

COOL SIXTY-ONE

28/3/26

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Jockey KC Wong

GOLDEN CREST

28/3/26

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

App S Bahauddin (WAIT U KNOW) – 1 race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

Jockey KC Low (KIM POWER) – 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R11

Jockey KC Wong (GOLDEN CREST) – 1 race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey Y Aify (BOSS BABY)