Stewards Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2026

SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2026

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A6 & 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 (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Sreeravineshwaran Singam

RACE 1 (R0093) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II +6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – HISTORICAL SULTAN ABU BAKAR MUSEUM STAKES

1	PACIFIC SCOUT (PH Seow)	Jumped awkwardly and brushed. Switched in to continue its run at the 250M.
2	SUPER MANJUNG (XC Liang)	Jumped outwards and slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the home turn.
3	KHAO MANEE (R Iskandar)	Slow to begin.
4	MOONGATE HERO (J De Souza)	Awkwardly placed on heels at the 300M.
5	SKY EIGHT (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the home turn.
6	CHEEKY WHITE FACE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout. Rolled out at the home turn. Hung in in the early part of the straight.
9	BORN TO WIN (HK Cheng)	Slow to begin.
10	LIMITLESS THUNDER (O Chavez)	Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 500M.
11	OUD WOOD (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 250M.
12	BIRD FUTURE (Y Aify)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.

Jockey Y Aify was questioned regarding the consistency of his riding in the straight, in particular his whip use. He explained that he was unable to fully utilize his whip as he was racing in close proximity with another runner in the straight. The Panel noted his explanation.

RACE 2 (R0094) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – NATURAL FRESHWATER LAKE CHINI STAKES

2	NIGHT WARRIOR (M Akmazani)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
3	PACIFIC SONIC (PH Seow)	Threw its head up when awkwardly placed on heels at the 1100M.
4	SWEET N SOUR (App J Ikram)	Shifted in at the start. *(See Report)
5	LUCKY WARRIOR (KC Wong)	Trainer D Kok fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
7	KING GEE (App H Haikal)	Jumped in at the start. Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
8	BOOMBA (S Ruzaini)	Awkwardly placed on heels shortly after the start.
9	MR HOOPER (S John)	Tightened for galloping room shortly after the start. Clipped heels leaving the 1000M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	SABAH WIN (R Woodworth)	Raced wide throughout. Eased significantly and became severely unbalanced at the 1000M.
11	TWO MILLION (O Chavez)	Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo).
13	PRINCE LONHRO (KC Low)	Shifted out at the 1100M. *(See Report)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	DANCING TYCOON	Respiratory infection	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.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App J Ikram, the rider of SWEET N SOUR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SWEET N SOUR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to KING GEE, BOOMBA, MR HOOPER and SABAH WIN from the start until the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App J Ikram’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 9 February 2026 and to expire on 14 February 2026, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Low, the rider of PRINCE LONHRO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding PRINCE LONHRO, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SABAH WIN at the 1000M.

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 one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 9 February 2026 and to expire on 15 February 2026, 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.

RACE 3 (R0095) CLASS 4B – 1275M (Track II +6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – PANDAN RIVER WATERFALL STAKES

3	PACIFIC MV (PH Seow)	Shifted in at the 1200M. *(See Report).
4	ASTRO NASCENTE (KC Wong)	Slow to begin. Baulked for the majority of the straight.
5	SQUEAKING (R Woodworth)	Eased at the 1200M.
6	RED DRAGON (S John)	After jumping well, failed to master sufficient speed to hold his position and was outpaced in the early stages of the races. *(See Report)
9	DANGEROUS CHANCE (J Kamaruddin)	Raced wide throughout. Eased when awkwardly placed on heels at the 400M.
10	FIRE (KA Brewer)	Slow into stride. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
12	JOYEE GO (HK Cheng)	Jockey stated that he did not intend to lead, however, after jumping well, when the horse over-raced in the early stages, he elected to seize the opportunity to lead.

Jockey S John appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the passive nature of his riding after a good jump. In this regard, he explained that his mount was running over a shorter distance compared to its previous runs and was unable to hold his position when outpaced early. Whilst the Panel accepted his explanation, noting that the mount was visually outpaced, Jockey S John was advised to be more proactive at the start where circumstances permit, in order to offer his mounts a better opportunity to obtain the best possible position in the running.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey PH Seow, the rider of PACIFIC MV, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding PACIFIC MV, she failed to ensure that she did not cause interference to SQUEAKING at the 1200M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey PH Seow’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. She was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 9 February 2026 and to expire on 14 February 2026, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, she was also fined RM1,500/-. She was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R0096) CLASS 4B – 1275M (Track II +6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – UNIQUE BLACK STONE BEACH STAKES

2	GOOD FRIEND (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout.
3	SILVER SAMURAI (J De Souza)	Over-raced in the middle stages.
5	GOLDEN CREST (J Mallyon)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
6	PACIFIC CHIEF (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
7	PACIFIC COMMANDER (PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	BANKER’S BABY	Stone-bruised near fore foot	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 (R0097) CLASS 4A – 1275M (Track II +6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – FAMILY FRIENDLY JENGKA WONDERLAND STAKES

2	BANKER’S GLORY (R Nuqman)	Restless in the gates. Slow to begin.
3	BANKER’S SMILE (App T Ammar)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages which resulted in this gelding to run into an incorrect racing line at the 1000M and consequently, the gelding was tightened. Briefly lost control of his whip at the 300M.
7	TAU KEH SOH (M Akmazani)	Raced wide throughout.
8	ELLIOT NESS (Y Aify)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	IMPERIAL VERMILLION (Troy See)	Slow to begin. Jockey reminded of his obligation to ride his mount to the end of the race.
10	SOUSUI (App M Zulhilmi)	Raced wide throughout.

The Stewards questioned App H Haikal, the rider of QI FU FORTUNE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng, on whether he had the opportunity to obtain the lead on the rail rather from the outside of BINTANG SIXTY-ONE. In this regard, he explained that his mount was racing greenly in the running which impacted his ability to decisively clear of BINTANG SIXTY-ONE. Accordingly, he elected to allow his mount to maintain the position where it was comfortable. The Panel noted his explanation, however, drew App H Haikal’s attention to the caution issued to him regarding a similar incident previously and he was advised to be more proactive in his riding.

RACE 6 (R0098) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – MARAN HILL GOLF RESORT STAKES

1	NAVARRE (KA Brewer)	Slow into stride.
2	BIG BUSINESS (R Nuqman)	Shifted in sharply on the bend.
5	PACIFIC BRAVO (PH Seow)	Switched out early to continue its run at the home turn.
6	BANKER’S THIRTYSIX (App G Farhan)	Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months).
7	NORTHAM BEACH (M Akmazani)	Raced wide throughout.
10	BIG DEAL (App T Ammar)	Raced greenly.

RACE 7 (R0099) CLASS 3 – 1300M (SC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – SMILING MOUNTAIN RECREATIONAL PARK STAKES

1	SECRET WONDER (Y Aify)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
2	PACIFIC ENERGY (PH Seow)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Rolled out marginally at the 400M. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. Trainer D Kok was advised to improve the gelding’s racing manners prior to its next engagement.
4	BANKER’S VICTORY (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
6	GRAPHJET EXPRESS (R Woodworth)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M.
7	BANKER’S AMAZING (App G Farhan)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	KIM POWER (J De Souza)	Switched in to continue its run at the 350M. Carried in at the 200M.
9	PLATINUM BOSS (SU Lim)	Unable to secure clear running from the 200M.
10	SINCEFOON HERO (S Ruzaini)	Shifted out for a clear run in the early part of the straight.
11	JOEY (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout.
12	PALETAS (M Zaki)	A review into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	WITNESSIMPACT	Capacity field	–	EA
7	SINGHA BAY	Capacity field	–	EA
7	EMERALD LISI	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 (R0100) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – KUALA GANDAH ELEPHANT SANCTUARY STAKES

1	SHADOW DANCER (HS Gill)	Raced wide throughout.
3	RODA ROBOT (PH Seow)	Tightened between the 1300M to the 1200M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
4	TAVI WILL DO (M Zaki)	Shifted in at the 1100M.
5	FROM THE NAVY (J De Souza)	Jumped in at the start.
6	TANTHEMAN (R Iskandar)	Tightened between the 1300M to the 1200M. Eased when awkwardly placed on heels at the 1100M. Raced wide throughout. Hung out in the straight.
7	KIM GENERAL (KC Low)	Tightened at the start and eased thereafter. Shifted out sharply at the 200M.
8	PAHLAWAN (R Shafiq)	Jumped out and thereafter raced out marginally.
10	LIM’S FABER (App I Fikri)	Hung in in the straight.
11	SOLIDASAROCK (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout.

RACE 9 (R0101) CLASS 5B – 1300M (SC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – COOL CLIMATE FRASER’S HILL STAKES

1	LIM’S BESTBREAKER (App I Fikri)	Switched out at the 400M.
2	GANBATTE (App T Ammar)	Shifted in shortly after the start and 1000M. Hung out at the concluding stages. *(See Report)
5	VARIANT (J Mallyon)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
6	VERY SURPRISE (M Zaki)	Carried out at the 400M.
7	BALKAN (R Woodworth)	Eased at the 1200M. Vet inspection: Epiglottic entrapment – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	PER INCROWN (PH Seow)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
9	STYLE OF DRAGON (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout. Tightened at the 900M.
10	DARCY (J De Souza)	Tightened and momentarily inconvenienced at the 300M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Ammar, the rider of GANBATTE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GANBATTE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BALKAN and PER INCROWN at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’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 9 February 2026 and to expire on 15 February 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R0102) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – GENTING SKYWORLD THEME PARK STAKES

2	FLYING NEMO (J De Souza)	Slow to begin.
3	HURRICANE (KA Brewer)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1200M.
8	SACRED COMMAND (S John)	Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M.
10	PACIFIC MASTER (PH Seow)	Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the straight.
11	NAJWAN (KC Wong)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
12	DOUBLE YOU OWE (Y Aify)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	BANKER’S POWER	Corneal ulcer on the left eye	Vet exam	Course scratching
10	COMMANDER	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 (R0103) CLASS 5B – 1700M (LC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – HOLIDAY DESTINATION CAMERON HIGHLANDS STAKES

1	EVER RELIABLE (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide in the early stages.
3	ROOK’S GAMBIT (HS Gill)	Raced wide throughout.
7	CHEVAL ARTIST (KC Wong)	Angled out in the concluding stages. Trainer R Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove earmuffs from the gelding prior to leaving the parade ring.
8	ICE AGE (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bilateral forelimb lameness – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)
10	RHETT BUTLER (KC Low)	Eased at the 1000M.
12	STORM DEITY (M Akmazani)	Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Akmazani, the rider of STORM DEITY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding STORM DEITY, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHETT BUTLER at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Akmazani’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 9 February 2026 and to expire on 15 February 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	SHEESH	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 (R0104) REBOUND STAKES – 1400M (LC A6)

VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – UNDERWATER WONDERS TIOMAN ISLAND STAKES

1	THE WILD CHIEF (PH Seow)	Slow into stride.
2	DESI MASTER (S Uzair)	Switched out sharply when awkwardly placed on heels at the 1000M.
4	CH FORTUNE (S Ruzaini)	Carried out at the 1000M. Raced onto heels and inconvenienced on a number of occasions between the 1000M to the 400M.
6	KIM LUCKY (KC Low)	Raced onto heels and inconvenienced on a number of occasions between the 1000M to the 400M.
8	SAHM (J De Souza)	Raced onto heels and inconvenienced on a number of occasions between the 1000M to the 400M.
10	LASLOS (M Akmazani)	Tightened at the 1000M.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 11 (R0080) REBOUND STAKES – 1300M (SC A), SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

The Stewards, on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at SLTC, concluded inquiries into the running and handling of JAZZ BAND (App S Shazmin) and PER INCROWN (Jockey KC Low) and took evidence from both riders.

After reviewing the films of the incidents and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action on both matters, however, highlighted the inconsistency of their riding.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE

The Clearing Sample which was taken from BANKER’S VICTORY (Trainer BT Lim) on 24 January 2026, revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such, BANKER’S VICTORY is cleared to race under MRA Rule 134(12).

POST RACE URINE:

24 & 25 JANUARY 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

The report dated 29 January 2026 (V26/011) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 70 coded urine and 70 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24 & 25 JANUARY 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

The report dated 29 January 2026 (V26/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	LIMITLESS THUNDER	App S Shazmin	O Chavez	Indisposed

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ACROBAT	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	–
5	QUICKEN AWAY	Swollen near fore knee	Vet exam	–
5	COOL SIXTY-ONE	Nail bind injury near fore foot	Vet exam	–
8	JING JIN	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
9	HULLET	Sore back	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2026

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MR HOOPER

No significant finding

–

TWO MILLION

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)

–

ELLIOT NESS

No significant finding

–

BANKER’S THIRTY SIX

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 6 months)

–

VARIANT

No significant finding

–

BALKAN

Epiglottic entrapment

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

ICE AGE

Bilateral forelimb lameness

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

App J Ikram

SWEET N SOUR

7/2/25

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey KC Low

PRINCE LONHRO

7/2/25

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Trainer D Kok

LUCKY WARRIOR

7/2/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Jockey PH Seow

PACIFIC MV

7/2/25

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey R Lim

CHEVAL ARTIST

7/2/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

App J Ikram (SWEET N SOUR) & Jockey KC Low (PRINCE LONHRO) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey PH Seow (PACIFIC MV) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App T Ammar (GANBATTE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R11

Jockey M Akmazani (STORM DEITY) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey M Zaki (PALETAS)