STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2026
SUNDAY, 3 MAY 2026
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course A4 & 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 (R0324) REBOUND STAKES – 1500M (LC A4)
| 1 | SECRET BAOBEI
(M Lukman) |
Hung in in the early part of the straight. |
| 3 | VERY SURPRISE
(App S Bahauddin) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
| 4 | NAUGHTY KID
(J Mallyon) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 5 | HILL WATER
(KC Low) |
Jockey was reminded of his obligations to ride his horse out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query. |
| 6 | LEGEND NINETY TWO
(CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. Tightened for galloping room at the 350M. |
| 7 | STYLE OF DRAGON
(App M Ekdihar) |
Trainer SY Lim fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for producing defective jockey’s colours. |
| 11 | SOLID EIGHTY-THREE
(App J Ikram) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted out to continue its run at the 400M. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
| 12 | WATER TANK
(S Ruzaini) |
Squeezed at the start. |
| 13 | HEALTHY BABY
(App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride. Hung in, proving difficult to assist. |
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 1 | PACIFIC FORTUNE | 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 2 (R0325) CLASS 5B – 1300M (LC A4)
| 1 | KITSUNE
(S Ruzaini) |
Shifted out away from the whip and briefly dropped his rein in the concluding stages. Returned cast near hind plate. *(See Report) |
| 2 | LUCKY BABY
(App H Haikal) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist. |
| 4 | ETERNAL ROMANCE
(Y Aify) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
| 8 | STAR VICTORY
(HK Cheng) |
Over-raced in the early stages. |
Jockey S Ruzaini appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his ride on KITSUNE. In this regard, his attention was drawn specifically to whether or not he could have drawn his whip in his right hand after his horse showed inclination to lay out from the top of the straight. Jockey S Ruzaini explained that he had ridden KITSUNE on its last run and this horse has tendency to lay in badly. Therefore, prior to this race, he was conscious of this gelding’s behavior and sought to use the whip on his left hand in order to prevent to this horse from shifting in away from the whip if hanging in. Jockey S Ruzaini further explained that on viewing the footage, KITSUNE was hanging in which resulted in him being cautious about drawing his whip in his right hand as there was other runners on his inside. Jockey S Ruzaini added that whilst he accepted he was shifting out away from the whip in by the concluding stages of the race, he was of the view that had he used his whip on his right hand, the movement of his mount would have been more severe and potentially prejudiced to other runners. The Panel noted his explanations and the matter will be drawn to the attention of the Trainer F Maynard who will be requested to take all reasonable measures to assist this horse tractability in races.
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 2 | RED SKY | Cut near fore | 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 3 (R0326) CLASS 5A – 1300M (LC A4)
| 1 | SUPER BOWL
(S Ruzaini) |
Jockey’s whip was struck by another runner at the 200M. Jockey was fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. |
| 2 | GOLD SAMURAI
(App M Ekdihar) |
Unable to fully secure clear running until the concluding stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
| 3 | PACIFIC SONIC
(PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 4 | WINNING SYMPHONY
(J Mallyon) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 5 | YOLO
(Y Aify) |
Slow into stride. Unable to secure clear running in the concluding stages and his mount could not be fully tested. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 6 | LIM’S SINAI
(S Uzair) |
Have difficulties changing the hold of his whip in the concluding stages. |
| 7 | SPEEDY SAMURAI
(App H Haikal) |
Trainer HY Cheng fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to report to the Stewards regarding the change of racing tactics on the gelding. *(See Report) |
| 8 | IRONCLAD
(J De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 11 | MEGA MAGNUS
(R Woodworth) |
Inconvenienced at the 250M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App H Haikal, the rider of SPEEDY SAMURAI, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) in that whilst riding SPEEDY SAMURAI, he exceeded the permitted number of whip use in the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App H Haikal’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record his submissions on penalty, and after flagrant disregarding for the permitted number of whip use. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) race day, to be served on 9 May 2026. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 4 (R0327) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (LC A4)
| 2 | PACIFIC FIGHTER
(PH Seow) |
*(See Report). Jockey PH Seow fined RM3,000/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. |
| 3 | WINNING DONE
(Y Aify) |
Slow to begin. |
| 4 | HELLO HERO
(CK Khaw) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 5 | LIMITLESS SPEAR
(J De Souza) |
Raced fiercely in the early stages. |
| 7 | BANKER’S CUTE
(App G Farhan) |
Slow to begin. Jumped awkwardly, bumped and reared up. Raced wide throughout. |
| 10 | MEGA GOLIATH
(S Ruzaini) |
Slow to begin. Bumped at the start. Vet inspection: Respiratory infection – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 4 | QUEEN OF STAR | Injury off hind | Vet exam | Course scratching | |
| Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. | |||||
After hearing representations from a delegation of Jockeys and Trainers, the Racing Stewards decided to abandon the remainder of the races today due to the inclement weather conditions.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 7 (R0322) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LC E), SUNDAY, 26 APRIL 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
The Stewards, on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of AI ROCKET. Evidence was taken from Jockey R Shafiq and Trainer HY Cheng, the rider and trainer of AI ROCKET respectively.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, Jockey R Shafiq was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with immediate effect from 28 April 2026 and to expire on 27 October 2026, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM50,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.
Jockey R Shafiq 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 not granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 6 (R0290) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II +6), SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
Jockey R Shafiq (STORM CHASER) 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 will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 7 (R0322) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LC E), SUNDAY, 26 APRIL 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
A subsequent report from the Veterinary Surgeon revealed that BANKER’S BEAUTIFUL was exhibiting signs of Respiratory Distress and as such will be required to pass 1000M/Vet test (2 weeks embargo) before being declared to race again.
EQUINE POST-RACE URINE & BLOOD SAMPLES:
11 & 12 APRIL 2026
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
The report dated 23 April 2026 (FAS-EDT-2026/V005) from the Chief Analyst of FORTRIS Analytical Services stated that 58 bottles of coded equine urine and 58 sets of coded blood sample from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 12 April 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY POST-RACE URINE SAMPLES:
11 & 12 APRIL 2026
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
The report dated 23 April 2026 (FAS-EDT-2026/V006) from the Chief Analyst of FORTRIS Analytical Services stated that 4 bottles of coded urine sample from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 12 April 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 | HEALTHY BABY | Unfixed | App H Haikal | EA |
| NON ACCEPTORS | ||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark |
| 2 | PULSE BOMB | Bruised off fore suspensory | Vet exam | – |
| 2 | SHOW HAND | Colic | Vet exam | – |
| 2 | LIM’S DREAMWALKER | Swollen off fore fetlock | Vet exam | |
| 3 | ELECTRONIC BOOM | Swelling near hind | Vet exam | – |
| (4) | SABAHCAI | Speedy cut near hind | Vet exam | – |
| (10) | MATCH FACTORY | 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, SUNDAY, 3 MAY 2025 | ||||||||||||
| POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED | ||||||||||||
| Race | Horse | Reason/Finding | Test | Remark | ||||||||
| 1 | SOLID EIGHTY-THREE | Respiratory distress | 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) | – | ||||||||
| 2 | KITSUNE | Cast near hind plate | – | – | ||||||||
| 3 | GOLD SAMURAI | No significant finding | – | – | ||||||||
| 3 | YOLO | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 4 | MEGA GOLIATH
|
Respiratory infection | Vet exam (1 week embargo) | – | ||||||||
| (5) | ROCKET STAR DRAGON | Respiratory infection | Vet exam | Course scratching | ||||||||
| (8) | SECRET WONDER | Respiratory infection | Vet exam | Course scratching | ||||||||
| (9) | PLATINUM DRAGON | Upper respiratory infection | Vet exam | Course scratching | ||||||||
| (9) | JOEY | Stewards’ scratching | – | – | ||||||||
| (9) | DINGFENG SPEEDY | Colic | Vet exam | Course scratching | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 1 | Trainer SY Lim | STYLE OF DRAGON
|
3/5/26 | 100/- | Rule 152(5)(a) | |||||||
| 3 | Jockey S Ruzaini | SUPER BOWL
|
3/5/26 | 200/- | Rule 41(6)(c)(i) | |||||||
| 3 | Trainer HY Cheng | SPEEDY SAMURAI
|
3/5/26 | 1000/- | Rule 35(8) | |||||||
| 4 | Jockey PH Seow | PACIFIC FIGHTER | 3/5/26 | 3,000/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| Suspension(s) | R3 | App H Haikal (SPEEDY SAMURAI) – 1 race day under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) | ||||||||||
| Follow Up | Nil | |||||||||||