STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2023

RACE 3 (R1146)       CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A)

SPORTS TOTO 4D JACKPOT STAKES 

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of MAGIC KID, pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for continuing to ride with his whip when his mount shifted, thereby causing CHINO DINERO to check badly near the 250M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WW Cheah’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, poor record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days with effect from 23 October 2023 and to expire on 12 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R1147)       CLASS 4 A– 1200M (SC A) 

STAR TOTO 6/50 STAKES

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Ammar (WHIZ FIZZ), 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 allowed his mount to continue to shift in when insufficiently clear near the 1100M, thereby causing MISTY SWIFT to be crowded badly and DRAGON CAVALLO to be restrained.

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) Selangor Turf Club race days with effect from 23 October 2023 and to expire on 12 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R1151)       SUPREME STAKES A – 1400M (LC A) 

SPORTS TOTO SUPREME CHALLENGE CUP 2023

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Hafis (LEOPARD ECLIPSE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in approaching the 850M mark and in doing so, bumped and crowded GOOD FIGHT which in turn shifted in, bumping STREETS OF FIRE which in turn, was crowded severely and shifted quickly, crowding KONG FU PANDA (App AB Riduan) which had to be checked causing BERRY BLISS to  check severely and strike the running rail at the 825M. BLACK THORN (A Suriya) and OZZY STAR (AK Lim) which were following, had to also be restrained as a consequence.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’ guilty plea, the gravity of interference and the number of horses adversely affected, his mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 30 October 2023 and to expire on 29 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

SATURDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2023

RACE 6 (R1139)       CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A)

On inquiry, Jockey E Ferreira, the rider of ZANJABEEL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in, crowding LIMITLESS STOUT at the 850M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey E Ferreira’s 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 23 October 2023 and to expire on 4 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal. 

On inquiry, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of D’GREAT DUCHESS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted inwards causing ANSU to be restrained at the 125M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’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 23 October 2023 and to expire on 4 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.