STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2026
SATURDAY, 25 APRIL 2026
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
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 (R0307) REBOUND STAKES – 1020M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – JOHOR – JOHOR BAHRU CITY SQUARE STAKES
| 1 | CHIHARU
(S Ruzaini) |
Slow to begin. Shifted out away from whip in straight. |
| 2 | JING JIN
(App M Ekdihar) |
Slow into stride. Jockey was fined RM50/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 4 | SIRIUS
(R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory infection (Grade 3) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 6 | MAGNITUDE
(HK Cheng) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 7 | ARI
(R Iskandar) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 10 | ARAGON PEGASUS
(M Lukman) |
Jockey cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding in races. |
| 11 | BIRD FUTURE
(CK Khaw) |
Jumped awkwardly at the start. Awkwardly placed on heels at the finish. |
| 12 | LASLOS
(SU Lim) |
Slow into stride. |
| HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE | |||||
| Race | Horse | Up (+) / Down (-)
(in kgs) |
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| 1 | WINS EIGHT | _+15 | |||
| Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. | |||||
RACE 2 (R0308) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – KL – SOGO KUALA LUMPUR STAKES
| 1 | BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE
(R Woodworth) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo). |
| 3 | BOSS BABY
(Y Aify) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 4 | LUCKY EIGHT ONE
(R Shafiq) |
Shifted out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
| 5 | BANKER’S QUEEN
(J Kamaruddin) |
Jockey was fined RM150/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. |
| 8 | ELLIOT NESS
(KC Low) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 3) – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
| 9 | SILVER DRAGON
(KC Wong) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Raced awkwardly throughout. |
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 2 | STRONG WIN | Fever | 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 3 (R0309) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – PAHANG – GENTING HIGHLANDS PREMIUM OUTLETS STAKE
| 1 | BANKER’S WARRIOR
(App G Farhan) |
Hung out in the concluding stages. |
| 2 | DEFEATER
(R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
| 3 | PANTONG
(KA Brewer) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 4 | DIAZ (KC Low) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 350M. |
| 5 | PACIFIC WARLORD
(KC Wong) |
Raced wide throughout. Jockey did not preserve with his riding in the straight. Vet inspection: No Significant finding. Poor performance – Two (2) 1000M/Vet. |
| 7 | IMPERIAL GENIE
(SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 9 | DREAM MA
(App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in and shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
| 10 | SQUEAKING
(R Woodworth) |
Carried in thereafter carried out in the straight. |
| 11 | WAIT U KNOW
(J Mallyon) |
Carried out at the 350M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
RACE 4 (R0310) CLASS 5A – 1600M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – PENANG – GURNEY PARAGON MALL STAKES
| 1 | ENTICING
(KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
| 2 | FREE AND HAPPY
(R Shafiq) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 3) and respiratory distress (Grade 4) – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
| 3 | PACIFIC CHIEF
(S Uzair) |
Slow to begin. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 250M. Shifted in to continue its run at the 150M. |
| 4 | LIM’S FABER
(App I Fikri) |
Awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages. |
| 6 | THE WILD FIRE
(HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
| 7 | CHECKMATE
(KA Brewer) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 3) – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
| 11 | STORM DEITY
(R Iskandar) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
Jockey SU Lim (MEGA RISING) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding whether he could be more proactive maintaining his position behind the leader approaching the 1000M. In this regard, he explained that he had not intended for VARIANT to position itself ahead of him, however, approaching the first turn, his mount commenced to race fiercely which resulting in him having to take a hold during which time he conceded ground to the leader which allowed VARIANT the opportunity to get ahead of him. The Panel noted his explanation.
RACE 5 (R0311) CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – PERAK – IPOH PARADE STAKES
| 1 | GANBATTE
(App G Farhan) |
*(See Report) |
| 2 | MR HAPPY
(R Nuqman) |
Trainer BT Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of Visors and use of Blinkers from the gelding within the prescribed time. Over-raced. |
| 3 | AYUBOWAN
(S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
| 4 | SKYLUCK BLESSING
(App M Ekdihar) |
Tighten for galloping room at the 1200M. |
| 6 | DESI MASTER
(S Uzair) |
Raced awkwardly throughout. Disappointed for clear run at the 300M, thereafter shifted in to continue its run. |
| 10 | RAGING RABBIT
(R Iskandar) |
Carried out at the 1200M. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App G Farhan, the rider of GANBATTE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) in that whilst riding GANBATTE, he exceeded the permitted number of whip use in the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App G Farhan’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 deferred and served on 9 May 2026. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 6 (R0312) CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – PUTRAJAYA – ALAMANDA PUTRAJAYA STAKES
| 4 | CAMPIONESSA
(SU Lim) |
Shifted out away from the whip in the concluding stages. Jockey fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 5 | TREES OF VALINOR
(KC Wong) |
Carried out in the concluding stages. *(See report) |
| 6 | BANKER’S FAIRY
(J Kamaruddin) |
Jockey fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. |
| 7 | LASER CANNON
(CK Khaw) |
Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test |
| 8 | MEGA CRUSADER
(S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 9 | SCHNEIDER
(R Iskandar) |
Hung out in the straight. |
| 10 | KONNICHIWA
(App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide throughout. Jockey fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, KC Wong, the rider of TREES OF VALINOR pleaded guilty to a charge under charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) in that whilst riding TREES OF VALINOR, he exceeded the permitted number of whip use in the race.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration KC Wong’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, will be served on 3 May 2026. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 7 (R0313) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – NEGERI SEMBILAN – PALM MALL SEREMBAN STAKES
| 4 | COMMANDER
(KA Brewer) |
Switched in to continue its run at the 400M. |
| 5 | KIM EMPIRE
(KC Low) |
Shifted out away from the whip in the straight thereafter shifted out to continue its run. Jockey fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. |
| 6 | FLYING FIGHTER
(App J Ikram) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 7 | IMPERIAL SABRE
(SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 8 | FROM THE NAVY
(HK Cheng) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 10 | OCEAN JUPITER
(KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
| 11 | MEGA ZEUS
(S Ruzaini) |
Awkwardly placed on heels at the 600M. |
RACE 8 (R0314) CLASS 3 – 1020M (Track II)
VISIT M’SIA – SELANGOR – SUNWAY PYRAMID MALL STAKES
| 1 | FRIGHT
(HS Gill) |
Trainer Frank Maynard 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. Jockey was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. |
| 3 | BANKER’S EMPEROR
(R Nuqman) |
Jockey fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 4 | POPEYETHESAILORMAN
(KC Low) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress (Grade 4) – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
| 5 | BINTANG SIXTY-ONE
(O Chavez) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 6 | ANEGO
(App M Ekdihar) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). |
| 8 | CHEVAL PEGASUS
(S Uzair) |
Hung in in the straight. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
| 10 | BANKER’S DOWAGER
(App G Farhan) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING | |||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark | |
| 8 | STRONG DRAGON | 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 (R0315) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
VISIT M’SIA – SARAWAK – VIVACITY MEGAMALL STAKES
| 1 | BLESS SIXTY-ONE
(O Chavez) |
Slow into stride. |
| 2 | HAYATE
(SU Lim) |
Switch out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
| 6 | WRITTEN TOWN
(KC Low) |
Raced wide early and middle stages. Switch out to continue its run at the 350M. |
| 7 | LOVING BABE
(J Mallyon) |
Raced wide throughout. |
| 8 | BABY TWINS
(R Shafiq) |
Slow into stride. |
| 9 | DIGGING EIGHT
(HS Gill) |
Raced wide throughout. |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
AMENDMENT
Following the SLTC additional race meeting scheduled on Saturday, 25 April 2026, the suspension dates have been amended as below:
Jockey PH Seow (PACIFIC EMPIRE) in Race 1 (R0275) on Sunday, 12 April 2026
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey PH Seow, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding PACIFIC EMPIRE, she failed to ensure that she did not cause interference to FRIEND OF HONOR and SUPER 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 two (2) race day, to be deferred and served on 25 April 2026 & 26 April 2026, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) race day, she was also fined RM 1500/-. She was advised of her Right of Appeal.
REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLE
The clearing sample which was taken from App S Shazmin on 18 April 2026, revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such, App S Shazmin is cleared to ride trackwork and races under MRA Rule 136(3).
| NON ACCEPTORS | ||||
| Race | Horse | Reason | Test | Remark |
| 2 | CASH COVE | Swollen right hind limb | Vet exam | – |
| Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. | ||||
| SLTC, WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2026 | ||||||||||||
| POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED | ||||||||||||
| Race | Horse | Reason/Finding | Test | Remark | ||||||||
| 1 | JING JIN | Lame off fore (Grade 2) | Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 1 | SIRIUS | Respiratory infection
(Grade 3) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
|||||||||
| 1 | MAGNITUDE | Lame near fore (Grade 2) | Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 2 | BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
1000M/Vet
(1 week embargo) |
|||||||||
| 2 | ELLIOT NESS | Lame near fore
(Grade 3) |
1000M/Vet
(2 weeks embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 3 | DEFEATER | Respiratory distress
(Grade 4) |
1000M/Vet
(2 weeks embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 3 | PANTONG | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 3 | PACIFIC WARLORD | No significant finding | Two (2) 1000M/Vet
|
– | ||||||||
| 3 | IMPERIAL GENIE | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 3 | WAIT U KNOW | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 4 | FREE AND HAPPY | Lame off fore
(Grade 3) & Respiratory distress (Grade 4) |
1000M/Vet
(2 weeks embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 4 | CHECKMATE | Lame off fore
(Grade 3) |
1000M/Vet
(2 weeks embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 6 | CAMPIONESSA | Lame near fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 7 | FROM THE NAVY | Lame near fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 8 | POPEYETHESAILORMAN | Respiratory distress (Grade 4) | 1000M/Vet
(2 weeks embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 8 | BANKER’S EMPEROR | Lame near fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 8 | BINTANG SIXTY-ONE | Lame near fore
(Grade 2) |
Vet exam
(1 week embargo) |
– | ||||||||
| 8 | ANEGO | Lame off fore
(Grade 2) |
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. | ||||||||||||
| Fines | Race | Name of Licensee | Horse Name | Date of Fine Imposed | Fine Amount
(RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation | ||||||
| 1 | App M Ekdihar | JING JIN | 25/4/26 | 50/- | Rule 41(6)(c) | |||||||
| 2 | Jockey J Kamaruddin | BANKER’S QUEEN | 25/4/26 | 150/- | Rule 41(6)(c) | |||||||
| 5 | Trainer BT Lim | MR HAPPY | 25/4/26 | 250/- | Rule 152(5)(a) | |||||||
| 6 | Jockey SU Lim | CAMPIONESSA | 25/4/26 | 100/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| 6 | Jockey J Kamaruddin | BANKER’S FAIRY | 25/4/26 | 200/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| 6 | App M Ekdihar | KONNICHIWA | 25/4/26 | 100/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| 7 | Jockey KC Low | KIM EMPIRE | 25/4/26 | 200/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| 8 | Trainer F Maynard | FRIGHT | 25/4/26 | 250/- | Rule 152(5)(a) | |||||||
| 8 | Jockey HS Gill | FRIGHT | 25/4/26 | 100/- | Rule 41(6)(c) | |||||||
| 8 | Jockey R Nuqman | BANKER’S EMPEROR | 25/4/26 | 200/- | Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||
| Suspension(s) | R5 | App G Farhan (GANBATTE) – 1 race day for exceeded the permitted number of whips under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) | ||||||||||
| R6 | Jockey KC Wong (TREES OF VALINOR) – 1 race day for exceeded the permitted number of whips under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) | |||||||||||
| Follow Up | Nil | |||||||||||