STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 11 JUNE 2023

RACE 8 (R629)         CLASS 4a – 1100M (A sc) 

On inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of ALPHA WARRIOR, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of improper riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(ii) in that after drifting out over the final 150M, he extended his right arm and made contact with the neck of DABBLE before the finish of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s guilty plea, previous riding record, the fact that the level of impropriety was at the lower end of the scale and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 18 June 2023 and to expire on 8 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 9 (R630)         Supreme A (SW) – 1100M (A sc) 

On inquiry, App T Ammar, the rider of AWESOME STORM, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at this stage causing KONG FU PANDA to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, his unblemished riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Selangor race days with effect from 12 June 2023 and to expire on 2 July 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R631)       CLASS 4b – 1100M (A sc) 

On inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TERMS OF REFERENCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift in, carrying  BIG BAD MAMA to be crowded and MAGNOLIA BLVD to be checked severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’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, to be deferred, with effect from 18 June 2023 and to expire on 24 June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.