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Selangor Meeting – 6 April 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 6 APRIL 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 4), upgraded to “Good” after Race 4.

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R414) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

LIM’S GREETING (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

At about the 1150M, POLO GAGA (Z Khairil) shifted inwards causing JET ACE (O Chavez) to be eased. Jockey Z Khairil was shown the vision of the incident and warned to take greater care when crossing in front of rivals under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 900M, JET ACE was eased to avoid running onto the heels of POLO GAGA.

Approaching the 200M, TILSWORTH JOSHI (S Muniandy) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SEA HORIZON (App L De Souza) and was forced to shift outwards just inside the 200M for clear running.

At about the 100M, JET ACE was struck twice in quick succession over the nose by the whip of Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of POLO GAGA. After viewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident.

When questioned regarding the different tactics employed on SEA HORIZON, Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding does not normally lead in its races, and he was surprised that he had the speed to do so on this occasion. He added that in his opinion, the race was run at a slow pace. His attention was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) which relates to inconsistent and unreliable running.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of HYDRANT (J Low), Trainer C Leck stated that this was the weakest race the gelding had contested and it had benefitted from a drop in grade on this occasion.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

NOVA ACE

Capacity field

–

EA

1

SONG KID

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R415) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GLORY KID (App A Suriya) was slow to begin.

GERMAN SPEED (S Anandan) brushed with TALISMAN (App S Uzair) on jumping and thereafter was slow to find its stride.

GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) raced keenly in the middle stages, ran onto the heels of ZOLVED (App WW Cheah) at the 600M, and blundered badly. After reviewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident. App L De Souza lost both irons in this incident, and was thereafter unable to ride out GOOD VIBRATIONS which was eased out of the race from the 400M.

GERMAN SPEED had to be shifted outwards approaching the 200M to obtain clear running.

In the last few strides, VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) was crowded against the rail by  RAINBOW CENTRE (Y Aify) which laid gradually inwards.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, GERMAN SPEED, Trainer BT Lim stated that the gelding was having its second start after a spell and had improved in fitness and condition for its run the previous week. He added that the horse was suited by the “Yielding’ track condition.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

ANAK WARRIOR

Sore near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

2

GHOST SPIRIT

Capacity field

–

EA

2

GOLDEN DRAGON

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

2

ZOLVED

+16

2

FLY HIGH

+22

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R416) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

WINTERFELL (App L De Souza) which dislodged its rider and ran loose for several minutes, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:16pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruliness.

At the 400M, ASHQAR (Y Aify) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SO ON (HS Gill) but was able to obtain a clear passage as SO ON shifted gradually off the rail.

BEIJING STAR (S Ruzaini) laid outwards under pressure from the 300M.

JUST DUIT (Z Khairil) displayed a tendency to lay inwards between the 400M and the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

WINTERFELL

Unruly & ran loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 2:16pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

LAW BY LAW

-16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R417) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SHARON’S STAR (App S Uzair) jumped inwards causing L’KEN (App WW Cheah) to be crowded and carried inwards onto JERAM VILLAGE (Z Khairil) which was also inconvenienced.

MR MOSA (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.

BLACK THORN (HK Cheng) was outpaced in the middle stages.

Approaching the 300M, ALLIED POWER (O Chavez) laid inwards and brush with MORE POWER (App CK Khaw) which was taken slightly inwards into the path of SHARON’S STAR (App S Uzair), which was following.

Approaching the 200M, SHARON’S STAR was shifted inwards for a run on the inside of EL TORDILLO (HS Gill) and at the 200M, BLACK THORN was switched outwards around SHARON’S STAR which had shifted inwards.

At the 200M, MORE POWER compounded causing L’KEN which was following, to be shifted outwards.

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.

RACE 5 (R418) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GAZOO (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

SATTAR (S Ruzaini) threw its head up on jumping, and raced ungenerously for the first few strides.

VOLANTE GENERAL (S Anandan) was slow to find its stride.

SILVER POWER (Z Khairil) stepped inwards on jumping.

At the 1100M, SECKILL (C Goon) commenced to lay outwards and raced awkwardly causing SMART MASTER (KC Wong) to be taken slightly outwards and brush with MACHUNG STAR (J Low) which was turned inwards.

When questioned, Jockey J Low, the rider of MACHUNG STAR, reported that having been turned inwards at the 1100M, he lost momentum, forfeited ground and was then caught on the heels of SECKILL which laid persistently outwards. He added that at about the 1000M, Jockey C Goon, the rider of SECKILL, eased his mount in an attempt to correct and due to this, MACHUNG STAR became trapped on his heels and was shuffled back.

At about the 500M, SMART MASTER was disappointed for a run on the heels of SECKILL.

Approaching the 400M, SILVER POWER laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty causing MAREA NEGRO (App A Suriya) to be taken outwards in turn.

From the 300M, MACHUNG STAR laid inwards under pressure.

Approaching the 200M, SECKILL commenced to lay outwards under pressure.

When questioned regarding the improved form shown by SECKILL, Trainer BT Lim stated that the gelding had benefitted from a positive ride from an advantageous inside barrier. The Stewards drew his attention to his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(8), which requires the Trainer to notify the Stewards if he intends a horse to be ridden in a manner different to its most recent start or starts.

RACE 6 (R419) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ROCK EAGLE (HK Cheng) which reared in the gates, dislodged and winded his rider, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:04pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to his unruliness.

App L De Souza, the rider of RAINBOW FISH, reported that the gelding sat back in the barrier and was slow to begin. He was therefore unable to carry out his riding instructions which were to get a good jump and sit in 4th or 5th position. A post-race veterinary examination of RAINBOW FISH revealed no significant finding.

READY TO DANCE (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

HAPPY BABY (C Goon) was outpaced in the early stages.

ELITE GENERAL (HS Gill), which was drawn outside, raced wide throughout. ELITE GENERAL, which was beaten 14 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

ROCK EAGLE

Reared in the gates & dislodged rider

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 4:04pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R420) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:40pm.

Approaching the 400M, POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty.

Approaching the 200M, SUN FORCE (S Anandan) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of ARC CARA (HK Cheng) but in doing so, rolled outwards causing RUSSELL THE CROWE (KC Wong) to be taken outwards onto SPEEDY DEMON (S Muniandy) which in turn became crowded on the inside of JUBILATION (App A Suriya).

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App S Uzair, the rider of SOON SEEKER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

  1. He rode with insufficient vigour between the 400M and the 100M when SOON SEEKER was staying on strongly and making up ground.
  2. He unnecessarily restrained SOON SEEKER approaching the 200M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. App S Uzair was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from Monday, 8 April 2019 and to expire on 7 October 2019, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:25pm).

RACE 8 (R421) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:15pm.

MYSTIC MASTER (HS Gill) jumped outwards, causing CONFLIGHT (O Chavez), LUCKY JUSTICE (App CK Khaw) and SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) to be tightened for room on the inside of GABBAR (S Anandan).

In the first few strides, GABBAR received contact from SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) on his inside, became unbalanced and laid outwards causing FIRST PRECINCT (S Muniandy) which was following, to be shifted outwards.

FIRST PRECINCT was outpaced in the early stages.

LUCKY JUSTICE (App CK Khaw) laid inwards under pressure at about the 200M.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1 1/2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

TAFFETAS

Colic

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

NOVA RANGER

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

The Racing Stewards ordered Races 9 and 10 be abandoned due to the inclement weather conditions.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 12 (R405) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 6 April 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS. They questioned Jockey HK Cheng and took evidence from Trainer S Hamilton.

Jockey HK Cheng stated that his instructions were to settle the gelding in a mid-to-back position and that having done so, I’M A GENIUS finished the race well, leading him to advise the trainer to try a longer distance next time.

The Stewards warned Jockey HK Cheng that in future he must take opportunities to improve his position when they present themselves, and when making his finishing effort, he must ride in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

AMENDMENT

RACE 4 (R397) AINTREE PARK CHALLENGE CUP – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

The attention of all parties was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(4) which specifies that the jockey’s instructions must come from the Trainer, not the Owner. However, the Stewards accepted that on this occasion the Owner, Navaneethasingham a/l A Ratnasingham, had merely acknowledged the race plan suggested to him by his experienced and successful Jockey. They otherwise accepted the explanations tendered with regard to the running and handling of CONFEAT.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS ON CLEARING SAMPLES

A Clearing Sample taken from TEEN ANGEL, which was received on 31 March 2019 by the USAINS BIOMICS Sdn. Bhd. [report dated 4 April 2019 (CLS/V19/001)], was analysed and reported to be negative to Prohibited Substances and as such, the Stewards cleared TEEN ANGEL to resume racing under the provisions of MRA Rule 134 (12).

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

WEDNESDAY, 3 APRIL 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB

The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd February 2019  to  21st March 2019 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-

 1. CENTURY WORLD (C518) Trainer KF Wong – Hobday – 1000M/Vet

  2. SANDY’S PRIDE (C305) Trainer R Lines – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet

INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLES CODED “26512” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “RACE FOR FAME” IN RACE 6(R277), CLASS 5(A) – 1400M(sc) AND “26514” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “EYEOFTHETIGER” IN RACE 7(R278), CLASS 5(A) – 1400M(sc), 3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 3rd MARCH 2019, PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019, WHICH BOTH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “PHENYLBUTAZONE AND METABOLITES”, PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 5th April 2019 at the Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer PK Leong, the trainer of RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER, Prof. Dr. Tan Soo Choon, Chief Analyst, Ms Chan Sue Hay, Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

Trainer PK Leong pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run RACE FOR FAME, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26512” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Phenylbutazone and metabolites”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.

Trainer PK Leong also pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run EYEOFTHETIGER, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26514” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Phenylbutazone and metabolites”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.

When deciding on penalties, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer PK Leong’s mitigating factors, the nature of the prohibited substance and his previous record.  Trainer PK Leong was fined a sum of RM20,000/- each (total of RM40,000/-) (Malaysian Ringgit: Forty Thousand only).   He was informed of his right of appeal (12.15pm).

In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER were disqualified from the above races and the results will be amended accordingly.

The Panel of Stewards ordered that a clear urine sample from RACE FOR FAME and EYEOFTHETIGER be submitted for analysis before these horses are declared to race again, as required under MRA Rule 134(12).

INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLES CODED “26510” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “TOKO” IN RACE 4 (R275), CLASS 5(A) – 1600M(lc), 3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 3rd MARCH 2019, PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019, WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “BOLDENONE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER THE MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 5th April 2019 at the Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of TOKO, Ms Chan Sue Hay, Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

Trainer T Asogan was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run TOKO, which finished second placing and its post-race urine sample coded “26510” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Boldenone”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.

When deciding on penalties, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer T Asogan’s mitigating factors, the nature of the prohibited substance and his previous record.  Trainer T Asogan was fined a sum of RM15,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Fifteen  Thousand only).   He was informed of his right of appeal (4.00pm).

In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), TOKO was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.

In terms of MRA Regulation 45.6, TOKO will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months with effect from 21st March 2019 and to expire on 20th September 2019, both dates inclusive and thereafter, a clear urine sample from TOKO must be submitted for analysis before the gelding is declared to race again, as required under MRA Rule 134(12).

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

POST RACE URINE:

24 MARCH 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

The report dated 5 April 2019 (V19/043) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 bottles of coded urine samples and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 March 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24 MARCH 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

The report dated 5 April 2019 (V19/044) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 March 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

RAINBOW CENTRE

Unfixed

Y Aify

EA

8

CONFLIGHT

Unfixed

O Chavez

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

D’GREAT PRIDE

Bruised off fore suspensory

Vet exam

–

3

IMMORTAL LEGACY

Bruised near hind foot

Vet exam

–

3

ELF’S DREAM

Bruised off fore suspensory

Vet exam

–

4

SUN COIN

Bruised near fore suspensory

Vet exam

–

4

NOVA WARRIOR

Bruised near hind foot

Vet exam

–

5

D’GREAT ERA

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

7

LIM’S BATTLE

Swelling off fore tendon

Vet exam

–

7

D’GREAT SONG

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

8

LISBOA STAR

Sore back (fell during training on track)

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 6 APRIL 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

SIX EMPIRE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

JET ACE

No significant finding

–

Jockey O Chavez reported – not striding out freely

1

D’GREAT ELEGANCE

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

NOVA GENERAL

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey Y Aify reported – not striding out freely

2

ZHAN SHEN

No significant finding

–

–

2

EMPEROR WARRIOR

Cast near fore plate & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

3

WINTERFELL

Unruly & ran loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 2:16pm

3

JUST DUIT

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

3

PHANTASOS

No significant finding

–

Jockey J Low reported – not striding out freely

3

ASHQAR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

4

JERAM VILLAGE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

4

ALLIED POWER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

4

MORE POWER

No significant finding

–

–

4

MY GOODNESS

No significant finding

–

–

5

GAZOO

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

6

ROCK EAGLE

Reared in the gates & dislodged rider

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 4:04pm

6

ELITE GENERAL

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

6

HAPPY BABY

No significant finding

–

–

6

SOUNDS APPROVING

No significant finding

–

–

6

RAINBOW FISH

No significant finding

–

–

7

RUSSELL THE CROWE

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

7

SOON SEEKER

No significant finding

–

–

8

NOVA FALCON

No significant finding

–

–

8

GABBAR

No significant finding

–

–

–

MERCHANT MARINE

Cut near fore inside cannon

Vet exam

Course scratching

–

TOBIGTOFAIL

Sore right eye

Vet exam

Course scratching

–

BIG GHOST

Nail prick off hind foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

Nil

  

Suspension(s)

R7

App S Uzair (SOON SEEKER) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Nil

 

Selangor Meeting – 30 March 19

KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR

SELANGOR TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 30 MARCH 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 4), upgraded to “Good” after Race 4.

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R384) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

FORTUNE SPIRIT (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly and was slow to find its stride.

GERMAN SPEED (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) over-raced without cover in the early and middle stages.

At about the 900M, SPARKLER (KC Wong) was briefly placed in restricted room on the inside of MR MIURA (Y Aify).

At about the 150M, FORTUNE SPIRIT (S Anandan) was briefly eased in order to improve through a narrowing gap between SPARKLER and RAINBOW CENTRE (Z Khairil).

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MR MIURA, Trainer WC Lim was stated that MR MIURA has just returned from a spell and may have been rusty. A post-race veterinary examination of MR MIURA revealed no significant finding.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, SIR HENRY (App N Varmah), Trainer  C Leck stated that the mare had recently returned to his training after spending some time with another Trainer, had trialled well, and he confidently expected a good run today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

TRIPLE COIN

Generalized skin allergy

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

GLORY KID

Capacity field

–

–

1

D’GREAT ELEGANCE

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

MR MIURA

+29

1

WILL BE BETTER

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R385) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ZENZERO (J Low) which was reluctant to proceed to the post, was slow to begin and raced ungenerously in the early stages.

ARLO (App A Suriya) was slow to begin

MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) was pushed into the lead in the early stages but thereafter failed to settle and over-raced.

Approaching the 500M, THAI BAHT (M Ganeesh) laid inwards, causing AUSSIE EAGLE (KC Wong) to be eased in order to avoid its heels.

At about the 400M, THAI BAHT was denied a run on the heels of MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) and had to be eased back, and shifted outwards around the heels of MAGIC RANGER and DEE MAJULAH (R Woodworth).

MAGIC RANGER laid inwards under pressure at the 300M and had to be corrected to avoid contact with SMOOTHLY (S Ruzaini).

At about the 100M, NOVA BATTLE (HK Cheng) attempted to improve against the rail on the inside of MR EPIC (App CK Khaw) but shied away from the whip of App CK Khaw and brushed the rail at about the 50M.

BASTION (Z Khairil) which was beaten 16 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

WHAT

Bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

2

ARLO

-22

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R386) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

US DOLLAR (M Ganeesh) threw its head up on jumping, and was slow to begin as a consequence.

PLACE YOUR BET (App S Uzair) stood still as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

D’GREAT SONG (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inwards and then commenced to lay inwards, forcing the rider to ease and correct. CATCH ME GREAT (Y Aify) was forced to ease in order to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SONG.

MURDOCH (App N Varmah) was shifted inwards after jumping but then commenced to lay inwards despite the rider’s attempt to straighten and brushed with the rail. Thereafter MURDOCH raced ungenerously. MURDOCH, which laid persistently inwards throughout the race, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having difficult racing manners.

At about the 400M, SAM THE MAN (App L De Souza) was denied a run on the heels of LIM’S SINCERE (C Goon) which compounded.

Approaching the 100M, BAHAR (S Ruzaini) shifted outwards under pressure when not clear of SAND BANK (J De Souza) causing SAND BANK to be taken outwards. SAM THE MAN was taken outwards in turn by SAND BANK causing MY GOODNESS to be inconvenienced. Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BAHAR, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must take all possible measures to keep his horses straight under similar circumstances in future.

When questioned regarding his vigour in the straight, Jockey J Low, the rider of MY GOODNESS, stated that the gelding laid persistently inwards under pressure and he had to change his riding style in an attempt to keep straight. He added that SAM THE MAN had shifted out towards his mount at about the 100M, causing MY GOODNESS to become slightly unbalanced. He felt that this incident had not affected MY GOODNESS’ placing.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of BAHAR, Trainer SB Tan stated that the gelding had benefitted from a spell.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

L’KEN

Capacity field

–

–

3

TRUMPS UP

Capacity field

–

–

3

VOLANTE GENERAL

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

D’GREAT EMPRESS

+45

3

MORE THAN FAST

+46

3

CATCH ME GREAT

+25

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R387) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

PARAGON STAR (J De Souza) jumped outwards, and brushed with TOTALITY (Y Aify), became unbalanced, and shifted inwards causing PALTROW (M Ganeesh) which had been bumped outwards by IMMORTALITY (J Mallyon) to be checked.

LIM’S BULLET (C Goon) was slow to begin.

TOTALITY (Y Aify) threw its head up approaching the 1100M, in response to him being briefly crowded on his outside.

At about the 1000M, App S Uzair, the rider of HELLO BOSS, which was over-racing , attempted to shift outwards to avoid the heels of DAHEES (O Chavez) but was unable to do so as HAPPY START (App N Varmah) rolled inwards approaching the bend. At this point, App S Uzair was forced to check HELLO BOSS causing PARAGON STAR, which was following, to take evasive action and shift outwards into the path of TOTALITY, which was checked.

App S Uzair, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of this incident. The Stewards informed Trainer L Moy that they considered that it was questionable whether HELLO BOSS was an appropriate ride for a relatively inexperienced Apprentice. Trainer L Moy was advised to provide more suitable opportunities for his Apprentice in future.

Approaching the 1000M, TRIGGER MAN (App CK Khaw) was allowed to shift inwards when just barely clear of D’GREAT ERA (J Low), which was eased. App CK Khaw, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, was shown the vision of the incident and warned to show greater awareness and to respect the 2-length standard in similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 900M, D’GREAT ERA was eased to avoid the heels of TOTALITY, which was checked by PARAGON STAR in the earlier incident at about the 1000M.

Trainer C Leck was called before the Stewards and was shown the vision of App N Varmah’s ride on HAPPY START in this race. He was formally notified by the Stewards that they considered App N Varmah must demonstrate improvement in all aspects of his riding, particularly his ability to save ground and to ride a vigourous finish, failing which they would not recommend that an extension of his licence be granted at the expiry of his current licence on 30 June 2019

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

SWIFT EMBRACE

Bruised near hind fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

SILVER POWER

Capacity field

–

–

4

SWEET LODGE

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

4

TRIGGER MAN

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R388) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MAREA NEGRO (S Anandan) threw her head up on jumping.

Approaching the 800M, DYNAMIC EAGLE (M Ganeesh) laid inwards causing MR MOSA (App L De Souza) to be checked to avoid his heels.

At the 400M, MR MOSA was disappointed for a run on the heels of FUNKADELIC (S Salee) and was shifted inwards for clear running.

THANK YOU BOSS (App S Uzair) dropped his reins approaching the 400M. The Stewards observed that the gelding did not lose any momentum as a consequence.

Between the 400M and the 300M, MAREA NEGRO was disappointed for a clear run on the heels of MOON BABY (J Low) and EL TORDILLO (HS Gill) before being shifted inwards to obtain a clear passage.

At about 200M, PANCA DELIMA (App CK Khaw) commenced to shift outwards under pressure.

At about the 100M, ELITE SILENCER (C Goon) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FUNKADELIC, and was shifted abruptly outwards.

At the 50M, SATELLITE BOY (S Ruzaini) laid outwards under pressure.

The Stewards enquired into an incident at about the 900M in which MR MOSA (App L de Souza) was eased to avoid the heels of DYNAMIC EAGLE (M Ganeesh). After hearing evidence from both riders in the presence of App L de Souza’s Master Trainer, R Lines, and viewing the video evidence which was inconclusive, the Stewards warned Jockey M Ganeesh that he must take greater care to allow space to runners on his inside in similar circumstances in future.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

STAR GENIUS

Sole bruised off 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 6 (R389) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer C Leck was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NOVA RANGER (Y Aify). 

Jockey R Woodworth reported after the race that FIRST DANCE anticipated the start and lunged at the gate while it was still closed, causing him to shift backwards and to be slowly away.

BLACK THORN (J Mallyon) jumped awkwardly outwards and despite the rider’s efforts to correct, carried RAJA MAHKOTA (App CK Khaw) outwards. RAJA MAHKOTA then bumped with WE’RE THE WORLD (M Ganeesh) which was placed in restricted room as WOW (S Muniandy) shifted inwards. At this point, RAJA MAHKOTA and WE’RE THE WORLD both became unbalanced, and RAJA MAHKOTA bumped BLACK THORN back inwards. Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of WOW, was shown the vision of this incident and was warned to take greater care when shifting across from a wide draw under similar circumstances in future.

METALLOCENE (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

At about the 300M, WE’RE THE WORLD laid inwards under pressure and had to be corrected to avoid contact with INNIMINYMINEMOW (HS Gill).

Approaching the 200M, BLACK THORN was disappointed for a run on the heels of FIRST DANCE and RAJA MAHKOTA, and shifted abruptly outwards around RAJA MAHKOTA and AWATERE (S Salee) to obtain a clear passage.

At the 100M, CONDADO (KC Wong) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FIRST DANCE and was thereafter trapped behind rivals with no opportunity to improve his position leaving the rider unable to use his full vigour.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

THE DODGER

Capacity field

–

–

6

TAFFETAS

Capacity field

–

–

6

GABBAR

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R390) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

HARBOUR APPROACH (Y Aify) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

SUPERSTARDOM (J Low) jumped awkwardly inwards, over-raced in the early stages and raced greenly when in cover. 

ELITE GOLD (HS Gill) which was slow to begin, was urged to recover his position at about the 1000M, whereupon Jockey HS Gill was forced to check to avoid the heels of THE LAWMAN (App S Uzair).

At about the 900M, FLYING SHADOW (S Anandan) was eased to avoid the heels of DRAGON KINGDOM (KC Wong), which shifted inwards, and in doing so, FLYING SHADOW rolled slightly inwards and placed HARBOUR APPROACH in restricted room. Jockey KC Wong was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he should take greater care to leave room for runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 300M, FLYING SHADOW laid slightly inwards and brushed with HARBOUR APPROACH.

Trainer BT Lim was questioned about the disappointing performance of ELITE GOLD. He stated that the horse would be better suited by a longer distance than the 1200M of today’s race, and consequently the interference in the early stages which placed ELITE GOLD well-back in the field was significant. He added that the Barrier Practice on 19th March which he had intended to be part of ELITE GOLD’s preparation for this race was unfortunately cancelled.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

READY TO DANCE

Off fore foot abscess

Vet exam

Course scratching

7

LUKE MAN

Capacity field

–

–

7

POWERFUL FIGHTER

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R391) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on LONELY BOY (J De Souza). 

SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.

BRILLIANT STAR (App CK Khaw) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1100M, as the pace slowed, CHAR KWAY TEOW (M Ganeesh) was shifted outwards to avoid the heels of OPTIMUS (App L De Souza) and MR WOLFF (S Muniandy) was eased to avoid the heels of OPTIMUS. At this point, ARC CARA (J Mallyon) was crowded between CHAR KWAY TEOW, which shifted outwards, and VOYAGER. After viewing the video of the incident, the Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident.

Approaching the 1000M, SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) was eased to avoid the heels of BRILLIANT STAR (App CK Khaw) and threw its head up in response.

At about the 200M, SOON SEEKER was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of ARC CARA, but then had to check and shift inwards to avoid the heels of VOYAGER, which laid inwards under pressure.

When questioned, Jockey C Goon stated that ELITE GENERAL hesitated as the gate opened and was then timid when crowded by VOYAGER (KC Wong) to his outside. He explained that the bad jump had made more it more difficult for him to carry out his riding instructions, which were to lead. ELITE GENERAL eventually reached the lead at about the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

MACHUNG STAR

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R392) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

EASTERN TOWKAY (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

FRANCES (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

D’GREAT MAGIC (J Low) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged. D’GREAT MAGIC which was beaten 17 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

At about the 300M, ELEGENT (KC Wong) laid inwards and crowded ELITE ROCKET (C Goon) which became awkwardly placed on the heels of ZHAN SHEN (R Woodworth).

At about the 200M, ELITE ROCKET was shifted outwards to obtain clear running at which point, ELEGENT shied outwards away from ELITE ROCKET.

NATION THEATRE (S Ruzaini) and AMERICA TYCOON (HS Gill) which were beaten 18 1/4 and 28 1/2 lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

HYDRANT

Capacity field

–

–

9

SIX EMPIRE

Capacity field

–

–

9

LADY LIBERTY

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R393) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MAXIM DRAGON (App CK Khaw). 

MAXIM DRAGON was slow to begin.

BALKAN CHALLENGER (HK Cheng) which drew a wide barrier, was forced wide in the early and middle stages to maintain a forward position.

VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) shifted outwards under pressure from the 200M.

App L De Souza, the rider of MEGUSTO, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, reported that the pin came off his stirrup leather before the 1000M and for the remainder of the race he had only one iron. The Stewards inspected the equipment which was found to be in serviceable condition. The explanations were noted. The Stewards will commence an investigation and an inquiry will be opened should further information come to light.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of LIM’S GREETING, reported that the bit ring broke, which hampered his ability to steer the gelding. He therefore felt it prudent to ease LIM’S GREETING to the outside on safety grounds. The Stewards examined the broken equipment and were satisfied with his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

EMPEROR WARRIOR

Capacity field

–

–

10

MUSANG KING

Capacity field

–

–

10

JET ACE

Capacity field

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 11 (R318) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE A), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 30 March 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the circumstances of Jockey SU Lim being dislodged from MUSANG KING on the way to the starting position.

Jockey SU Lim reported that he was waiting for the Club pony to accompany MUSANG KING to the start but when it failed to arrive, he attempted to proceed to the start unaccompanied. At this point, MUSANG KING bucked and unseated him.

Trainer SY Lim reported that MUSANG KING is quirky but behaves better when alongside other horses. He will ensure that the gelding is mounted in the saddling yard in future and sets off for the start early in order to avoid him becoming stranded with no company.

The Stewards informed Trainer SY Lim that a warning was placed on MUSANG KING for his poor behaviour and if he does not become more tractable, further action may be taken.

RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT – FRIDAY, 29 MARCH 2019

APPEAL BY JOCKEY THANGGARAJANEESH S/O MUNUSAMY (M GANEESH) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF SIX (6) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “WE’RE THE WORLD” IN RACE 5 (R170), CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A) ON WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Selangor Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the above appeal on 29 March 2019.

After considering submissions from Jockey M Ganeesh, Trainer SY Lim, and the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards allowed the appeal in part and the suspension of 6 months was reduced to 3 months. Acting under the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), and the evidence tendered by Trainer SY Lim that he would have difficulty in finding a replacement rider for Jockey M Ganeesh’s booked rides on the 30th and 31st March 2019, the Racing Stewards allowed the commencement of the suspension to be deferred until 1st April 2019. It will expire on 30th June 2019, both dates inclusive.

The Racing Stewards directed that the fine of RM20,000/- imposed by the Stipendiary Panel should stand. They ordered the deposit to be refunded.

THURSDAY, 28 MARCH 2019, SLTC

During a routine stable inspection on 28th March 2019, Trainer L Moy’s monthly stable return, which had been submitted on 8th March 2019, was found to contain several errors.

Trainer L Moy admitted that he had not complied with his responsibilities under MRA Rules 33(6) and 33(7), in that he submitted a record of the horses in his stables which was inaccurate. The Stewards noted that he had been warned in March 2018 to improve in this regard. Trainer L Moy was fined RM250/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with the aforementioned rules.

TUESDAY, 26 MARCH 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST

A post-trial veterinary examination of CALLIXTUS (E98) revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG

PENANG TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – MONDAY, 25TH MARCH 2019

Amendment

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report – PNTC, 3rd Day, Sunday, 24th March 2019,

Penang March Meeting 2019

  SUMMARY

Fine (s)

R4

App A Zaimuddin  (EASTWOOD) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10)

Jockey S Muniandy (POLO TYCOON) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10)

Jockey Z Khairil (MR DREYFUSS) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(b)

 

R5

Trainer KF Wong (COLORADO PRINCE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension (s)

R7

App A Zaimuddin  (HAPPY BABY) – suspended 1 month for foul riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(i)

Follow-up (s)

Nil

  

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

NOVA GENERAL

Unfixed

App CK Khaw

EA

5

MOON BABY

Unfixed

J Low

EA

7

SUPERSTARDOM

Unfixed

J Low

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

GOOD BROTHER

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

–

2

SEA HORIZON

Bruised both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

–

2

SUPER GOOD

Bruised both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

–

3

SMART EAGLE

Bruised near fore cannon

Vet exam

–

5

MULTIBLUE RANCHO

Sole bruised near fore

Vet exam

–

5

STEP BY STEP

Fractured near fore sesamoid bone

1000M/vet & Corrective surgery

  

6

FLYING DARCI

Sheared heels off fore

Vet exam

–

7

NOVA WARRIOR

Bruised near hind foot

Vet exam

–

8

RASMEE

Nail prick near fore

Vet exam

–

8

JERAM VILLAGE

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

–

9

AMI ELEVEN

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

10

MAGICAL TALENT

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 30 MARCH 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MR MIURA

No significant finding

–

–

1

SPARKLER

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

WILL BE BETTER

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

2

AUSSIE EAGLE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

MR EPIC

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

DEE MAJULAH

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

2

BASTION

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

3

LIM’S SINCERE

Lame off hind

1000M/vet

–

3

US DOLLAR

No significant finding

–

–

3

MURDOCH

Difficult racing manners

1000M/vet

–

4

PALTROW

No significant finding

–

–

4

TRIGGER MAN

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

4

LIM’S BULLET

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

5

FUNKADELIC

No significant finding

–

–

5

MAREA NEGRO

No significant finding

–

–

5

PANCA DELIMA

No significant finding

–

App CK Khaw reported – not striding out freely

6

CONDADO

No significant finding

–

–

6

METALLOCENE

No significant finding

–

–

7

ELITE GOLD

No significant finding

–

–

7

DRAGON KINGDOM

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

7

SUPERSTARDOM

No significant finding

–

–

8

MR WOLFF

No significant finding

–

–

8

DANZEB

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

8

CHAR KWAY TEOW

No significant finding

–

–

9

ELEGENT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

9

D’GREAT MAGIC

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

9

NATION THEATRE

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

9

AMERICA TYCOON

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

10

LIM’S GREETING

No significant finding

–

–

10

FLEDGELING

No significant finding

–

–

10

PERCIUS

No significant finding

–

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R6

Trainer C Leck (NOVA RANGER) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

 

R8

Trainer M Sukri (LONELY BOY) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
 

R10

Trainer S Dunderdale (MAXIM DRAGON) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

 

28/3

Trainer L Moy – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rules 33(6) and 33(7),

Suspension(s)

Nil

 

Follow Up

R10

App L De Souza (MEGUSTO)

Selangor Meeting – 10 March 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R308) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey R Shafiq admitted a breach under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(9) in that he accepted the ride on SOKOR GEDEBE which was allotted to carry 52.5kgs, which is below his stated normal riding weight of 54kgs. However, he did not apply or instruct Trainer M Sukri to apply to the Stewards for overweight to be carried under the provisions of MRA Rule 107(9).

Jockey R Shafiq was fined RM500/-. As the Stewards considered that no other suitable rider was available, he was allowed to ride SOKOR GEDEBE at the weight of 54kgs.

MEGUSTO (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

At about the 1000M, ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) became awkwardly placed on the heels of SMIDDY BYRNE (App S Uzair) causing Jockey J Mallyon to check and shift inside.

At about the 300M, NASI LEMAK (R Rueven) was inclined to lay inwards.

At the 200M, SEMIFREDDO (HS Gill) laid inwards under pressure and briefly crowded HAHA BABE (S Anandan).

Approaching the 100M, RED EMPRESS (Y Aify) was denied a clear run on the heels of PHANTASOS (S Ruzaini) and MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah), and had to be eased and shifted outside to obtain a clear passage.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of VALERIUS, was observed to use his whip forward off the shoulder in the forehand position in the last 100M. The Stewards deemed this to be unnecessary and he was warned that a repetition of such in future may lead to action being taken.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of PHANTASOS (S Ruzaini), Trainer C Leck stated that he had varied the gelding’s training regime to freshen him before this race. He also considered today’s field to be weaker than which PHANTASOS had previously faced.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

SOKOR GEDEBE

+21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R309) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

RAMIFICATIONS (App A Zaimuddin) jumped awkwardly inwards and had to be eased and corrected.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) had to be urged in the early stages.

At about the 900M, LION CITY GOLD (App CK Khaw) rolled inwards on the bend causing ACME (App A Suriya) to be eased in order to avoid his heels.

LOVE GOES AROUND (App N Varmah) raced wide throughout, and laid outwards approaching the 400M. App N Varmah reported that his saddle had slipped backwards, and therefore his ability to control his mount was limited.

Approaching the 400M, ELEGANT DANCER (HS Gill) was disappointed for a run on the heels of LIM’S RANGER (Y Aify).

At about the 200M, RANT AND RAVE (J De Souza) was denied a clear run as the gap between LIM’S RANGER on his inside and SUPER GOOD (SU Lim) on his outside narrowed. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

At about the 100M, SEA HORIZON (App L De Souza) was denied a run on the heels of RED SAPPHIRE (App WW Cheah).

RACE 3 (R310) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

RUNNING FLAME (R Shafiq) reared slightly on jumping and was then tightened between HYDRANT (S Ruzaini), which jumped outwards, and E SUPREME (S Anandan).

ASIA (App CK Khaw) laid outwards shortly after the jump and had to be corrected.

READY TO RULE (App L De Souza) was slow to begin and had to be urged to recover.

SUN COIN (SU Lim) laid outwards under pressure from the 200M.

Jockey R Shafiq reported that RUNNING FLAME, which suffered interference at the jump, over-raced in the early stages. RUNNING FLAME was also inconvenienced at the 400M by D’GREAT RUN (HK Cheng) which laid outwards.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of INDOMITABLE SPEED, reported that his horse raced greenly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

AMERICA TYCOON

Capacity field

–

EA

3

ROMAN WELLS

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R311) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) jumped awkwardly and then threw its head up. When questioned, App L De Souza stated that the gelding, which was wearing Blinkers for the first time, was frightened when he brushed the quarters of ELEGENT (R Shafiq) shortly after the jump, and shied away. He further explained that having got a bad jump, he found himself with no opportunity to improve his position in the early stages and was therefore positioned well-back. He commenced his effort at about the 600M whereupon DETERMINETOSTRIKE responded just fairly and kept on at one pace. He also reported that DETERMINETOSTRIKE laid outwards under pressure, but as this took him towards the outside where a clear run was available, he did not attempt to correct.

MORALES (R Rueven) and D’GREAT WALL (HS Gill) were slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, SEGAR THE BEST (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards causing TAUROS (Y Aify) to be taken inwards towards DETERMINETOSTRIKE which was crowded.

At about the 400M, MORALES laid inwards and brushed with TAUROS.

At about the 300M, NOVA BATTLE (HK Cheng) shifted outwards in response to SEGAR THE BEST laying outwards towards him and in doing so, NOVA BATTLE brushed with DETERMINETOSTRIKE.

Between the 200M and the 100M, JUBILATION (App A Suriya) shifted outwards under pressure.

App A Suriya who rode his 10th winner on JUBILATION in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 11 March 2019. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

ZENZERO

Capacity field

–

EA

4

GORDON G

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race eagain.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

4

SEGAR THE BEST

+16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R312) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

LIM’S GREETING (App A Zaimuddin) was difficult to load and observed to be kicking out behind the barrier. Trainer BT Lim was advised that the Stewards placed a warning on the gelding’s barrier manners, and action may be taken unless LIM’S GREETING improves in this regard.

BULLISH LUCK (Y Aify) was bumped inwards by D’GREAT HAWK (App CK Khaw) at the jump, and was slow to begin.

SNOW DANCER (S Anandan) had to be urged in the early stages.

ASHQAR (S Ruzaini) which was drawn outside, raced wide throughout.

Approaching the 300M, D’GREAT HAWK was briefly denied a run on the heels of BULLISH LUCK.

LIM’S GREETING raced wide throughout. When questioned, App A Zaimuddin, the rider of LIM’S GREETING, stated that he would have preferred to go forward in the early stages and thus avoid being trapped wide. However, he was hampered in his efforts to do so as the bit was only in partial contact with the gelding’s mouth. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S GREETING revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

GOD’S FATE

Punctured wound 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.

RACE 6 (R313) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (SHORT COURSE A)

HAPPY GHOST which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3:32pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

MERCHANT MARINE (App N Varmah) stood still as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

At about the 1200M, SRIKANDI (R Shafiq) was eased to avoid the heels of GOOD PEOPLE (SU Lim) which was taken inwards by CHAMPION FACE (HK Cheng). Jockeys HK Cheng and SU Lim, the riders of CHAMPION FACE and GOOD PEOPLE respectively, were both shown the vision of the incident and warned that they must take greater care to keep their mounts straight in the early stages and leave sufficient space for runners on their inside.

GOOD PEOPLE which was beaten 16 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

LIGHTINING HERO

Capacity field

–

EA

6

JEFFREY

Capacity field

–

EA

6

HAPPY GHOST

Could not be boxed

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 3:32pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

6

CHAMPION FACE

-16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R314) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

Acting on veterinary advice that CASEY (S Ruzaini) had become cast in the barrier, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:59pm. CASEY will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) laid inwards on jumping causing LIM’S BATTLE (HS Gill) to be taken inwards.

APOLLO (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin and forfeited ground.

At about the 700M, WILLIAM KING (App A Suriya) was disappointed for a run on the heels of MACHUNG STAR (App A Zaimuddin) and was then unable to improve his position and repeatedly denied clear running until about the 500M. At about the 500M, WILLIAM KING (App A Suriya) was shifted outwards to obtain a clear passage and in doing so, brushed with WINNING STAR (HK Cheng).

REAL MEAN which was following WILLIAM KING, was disappointed for a run at about the 600M.

MACHUNG STAR which was beaten 17 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

When questioned about the improved performance of BACK TO THE TOWERS (SU Lim), Trainer C Leck stated that the gelding had suffered interference and been shuffled back during the early stages in his last start, and had then finished off the race disappointingly. He explained that BACK TO THE TOWERS was down in grade today and he considered this race to be significantly weaker.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

BRILLIANT STAR

Stewards’ Scratching

–

–

7

JJ STAR

Capacity field

–

EA

7

SOON SEEKER

Capacity field

–

EA

7

CASEY

Cast in the barrier

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 3:59pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R315) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

Acting on veterinary advice that RACER KING (S Anandan) had sustained multiple skin lacerations to both of its hind legs (float injury), the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3:05pm. RACER KING will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MAJOR TOM (App N Varmah) stood still as the barrier opened and forfeited significant ground. When MAJOR TOM eventually did consent to jump, he shifted abruptly inwards causing the rider to become unbalanced. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again to establish that it is capable in jumping on terms.

STAR INVINCIBLE (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.

At about the 1400M, D’GREAT VULTURE (App CK Khaw) laid inwards and briefly crowded I AM THE BOSS (App L De Souza). BROTHER WIND (R Rueven) which was following D’GREAT VULTURE, also laid inwards and thereafter commenced to over-race when placed in restricted room by FIRST DANCE (S Muniandy). Jockey S Muniandy was shown the vision of this incident and warned by the Stewards to leave sufficient space to runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 800M and the 700M, LA FAMILIA (R Shafiq) which was over-racing, had to be sharply checked to avoid running onto the heels of I AM THE BOSS as the pace of the race slowed.

At the 500M, OUT OF NOWHERE (Y Aify) was disappointed for a run on the heels of STAR INVINCIBLE and when shifted outwards to obtain a clear passage, brushed with LISTEN (J Mallyon). In doing so, OUT OF NOWHERE became briefly unbalanced and laid outwards between the 500M and the 400M.

When questioned on the tactics employed on LA FAMILIA (R Shafiq) which had led all the way when winning its previous start, Trainer SB Tan stated that in his opinion that today’s race was much stronger being a Class 3 rather than Class 4, and he felt that the gelding would not benefit from being put under pressure in the early stages. He therefore instructed Jockey R Shafiq to obtain a forward-midfield position but not to challenge for the lead. The Stewards noted his explanation but warned him that in future he must comply with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 35(8) which relates to changes of riding tactics and responsibilities of Trainers to notify the Stewards of such.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

SATELLITE PRINCE

Capacity field

–

EA

8

RA FORCE

Speedy cut both hind

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

NOVA RANGER

Capacity field

–

EA

8

RACER KING

Sustained multiple skin lacerations to both of its hind legs (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 3:05pm.

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 9 (R316) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

GOLD MOSA (App CK Khaw) was slow to find its stride.

MOON BABY (HS Gill) was slow to begin but soon recovered to take a prominent position. MOON BABY over-raced in the early and middle stages and did not settle when established in the lead. At the 100M, MOON BABY commenced to compound, laid outwards and became awkwardly placed on the heels of HERO CHAMPION (J Mallyon), forcing the rider to ease in the concluding stages.

At the 500M, VOLANTE GENERAL (App A Suriya) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running and in doing so, laid outwards, became unbalanced, and negotiated the bend with difficulty.

At the 300M and again at the 250M, VOLANTE GENERAL laid inwards under pressure and brushed with GREENSTONE (Y Aify) which attempted the same run.

BLOOD ROYAL (App L De Souza) laid inwards under pressure between the 200M and the 100M.

At the 50M, HIGH TENSILE (R Rueven) laid outwards under pressure causing HERO CHAMPION to take evasive action, shift outwards and bump VOLANTE GENERAL outwards. GOLD MOSA, which was following VOLANTE GENERAL, had to be checked to avoid its heels. Jockey R Rueven was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must take greater care to keep straight under similar circumstances in future.

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of SACRED EMPIRE, reported that at the 400M he shifted his mount inwards to obtain a run to the inside of MR HOPKINS (S Ruzaini) but shortly afterwards, was forced to check as MR HOPKINS laid inwards and subsequently, from the 250M, was persistently denied clear running as MR HOPKINS shifted outwards in front of him. He stated that due to the interference, he was never able to fully test his mount.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of MR HOPKINS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 300M, he allowed his mount to shift inwards when not clear of SACRED EMPIRE which had to be checked.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 March 2019 and to expire on 17 March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

ARC CARA

Capacity field

–

EA

9

IMMORTALITY

Capacity field

–

EA

9

MR WOLFF

Capacity field

–

EA

RACE 10 (R317) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)

TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) was slow to find its stride.

Prior to the race, Trainer C Leck, the trainer of FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya), informed the Stewards that the gelding, which was racing in different gear today with Blinkers instead of Pacifiers, would be ridden forward. FRENCH VINTAGE jumped only fairly, and App A Suriya had to urge his mount to obtain a forward position at the 1000M.

Approaching the 1000M, FRENCH VINTAGE laid outwards, and brushed with CHAIRMAN WIND (R Shafiq), in response to GHOST AFFAIR (HS Gill) on his inside shifting outwards.

At about the 400M, PERFECT RUN (App WW Cheah) was disappointed for a run on the heels of TAIL SPIN (App CK Khaw) before being shifted inwards to obtain clear running.

SCORPION KING (S Ruzaini) laid inwards under pressure approaching the 200M.

The Stewards inquired into the improved performance and the different tactics employed on TAIL SPIN today. Trainer M Sukri explained that he had deliberately given the gelding a break of 8 weeks since its last race. He was confident that TAIL SPIN would race with enthusiasm and therefore instructed App CK Khaw to get the best jump possible and sit wherever his mount was comfortable. In the event, TAIL SPIN was able to lead without being put under serious pressure. The Stewards accepted the explanations tendered but advised Trainer M Sukri that he must comply with MRA Rule 35(8) which relates to changes in riding tactics and the responsibility of Trainers to inform the Stewards of such. They also drew Trainer M Sukri’s attention of the provision of MRA Rule 117(3) regarding “in and out running”, and warned him that TAIL SPIN’s future performances will be monitored.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

SMART MASTER

Off fore tenosynovitis & possible tear of mamca flexoria

Vet exam

Course scratching

10

LIKA TIGER

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

10

TAIL SPIN

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R318) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)

RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon) reared on jumping and was slow to begin.

VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards causing ELF’S DREAM (App WW Cheah) and ONCE A THIEF (App S Uzair) to be crowded between VELLENEX GENERAL and LIM’S ACTION (App A Zaimuddin), which jumped outwards. ONCE A THIEF lost significant ground as a result. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Approaching the 1000M, VELLENEX GENERAL, which was over-racing, shifted inwards and crowded LIM’S ACTION.

At the 800M, LIM’S ACTION was tightened between PERCIUS on his inside and ELF’S DREAM on his outside, became unbalanced, and shifted abruptly outwards, causing ONCE A THIEF, which was following, to take evasive action. RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN, was eased to avoid contact with ONCE A THIEF’s heels. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

The Stewards inquired into possible interference between ELITE GUSTAVO (App CK Khaw) and PERCIUS (R Rueven); firstly approaching the 250M and secondly, at the 200M.

After reviewing the vision of these incidents and taking evidence from App CK Khaw and Jockey R Rueven, they determined that interference had taken place at the 250M when ELITE GUSTAVO shifted inwards causing PERCIUS, which was following, to change direction. The Stewards warned App CK Khaw, in the presence of his Master Trainer R Lines, that he must take greater care to keep straight under similar circumstances in future. They noted Jockey R Rueven’s evidence that the interference he received at the 200M was caused by VELLENEX GENERAL laying inwards as he shifted outwards in an attempt to obtain a clear run.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of VELLENEX GENERAL, Trainer C Leck stated that the gelding had not been suited by a shorter distance of 1100M on its last start. He added that VELLENEX GENERAL has lost a significant amount of weight since its last start on 25 February 2019 and was 20kgs lighter today. The Stewards observed that VELLENEX GENERAL has never previously won a race when its body weight was greater than 487kgs, and it was 485kgs today. They noted the explanation tendered.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

EAGLE SOAR

Lame near fore foot

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

11

PERCIUS

-15

11

VELLENEX GENERAL

-20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 10 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

At the conclusion of an inquiry, held on 24th January 2019, into the running and handling of LUKE MAN on 20th January 2019, Apprentice N Varmah was informed by the Stewards that they were concerned about his standard of riding and development as a jockey. As such, he could not be nominated for any further rides until he had participated in at least 15 barrier trials and passed a riding assessment to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

On 5th March 2019, Apprentice N Varmah was informed by the Stewards that he may resume riding in races.

WEDNESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2019, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer C Leck was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting VELLENEX GENERAL (N411) with a wrong official training saddle cloth number for trackwork on the above date.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

16 & 17 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 8 March 2019 (V18/27) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

23 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 March 2019 (V19/029) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 23 bottles of coded urine samples and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

23 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 March 2019 (V19/030) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST RACE URINE:

24 FEBRUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 March 2019 (V19/031) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 bottles of coded urine samples and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24 FEBRUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 March 2019 (V19/032) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

HAHA BABE

A Aucharuz

S Anandan

Medical

2

JET ACE

A Aucharuz

S Anandan

Medical

5

BULLISH LUCK

A Aucharuz

Y Aify

Medical

5

SNOW DANCER

O Chavez

S Anandan

Medical

7

WINNING STAR

Unfixed

HK Cheng

EA

10

TAIL SPIN

Unfixed

App CK Khaw

EA

11

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Unfixed

J De Souza

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

GIN GO GIN

Bruised near fore bulf of heel

Vet exam

–

3

GHOST BAY

Colic

Vet exam

–

5

TILSWORTH MALI

Swollen both fore fetlocks & bruised near fore suspensory ligament attachment

Vet exam

–

5

ENDURANCE

Swollen off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

6

MASTER JIANGMEN

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

8

SACRED GALAXY

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

9

ELITE CONQUEROR

Swollen off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

11

SWINGLOWSWEET-JACKY

Swollen both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

ANAK WARRIOR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

HAHA BABE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

LIM’S RANGER

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

JET ACE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

3

ASIA

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

3

BEAUTIFUL ONE

No significant finding

–

–

4

SEGAR THE BEST

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

4

DETERMINETO-

STRIKE

No significant finding

–

–

4

D’GREAT WALL

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely

4

TAUROS

No significant finding

–

–

5

SNOW DANCER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

5

LIM’S GREETING

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

6

HAPPY GHOST

Could not be boxed

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 3:32pm

6

COLD WAR

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

6

DONT MIND

IFIDO

Cast off fore plate

–

–

6

GOOD PEOPLE

Poor performance / Cast near fore plate

1000M/vet

–

7

CASEY

Cast in the barrier

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 3:59pm

7

MOGAN’S PRIDE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

7

PREMIUM RUSH

No significant finding

–

–

7

WINNING STAR

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

7

MACHUNG STAR

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

8

RACER KING

Sustained multiple skin lacerations to both of its hind legs (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 3:05pm.

8

MAJOR TOM

Stood still & forfeited significant ground / No significant finding

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

–

8

FIRST DANCE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

9

THANK YOU BOSS

No significant finding

–

–

9

MOON BABY

No significant finding

–

–

9

GOLD MOSA

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

10

JUST DUIT

No significant finding

–

–

10

ALAN

No significant finding

–

Jockey SU Lim reported – making respiratory noises

11

LIM’S ACTION

No significant finding

–

–

11

LINING TOGETHER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R1

Jockey R Shafiq (SOKOR GEDEBE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(9)

Suspension(s)

R9

Jockey S Ruzaini (MR HOPKINS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R11

Incident at the 800M

Selangor Meeting – 23 Feb 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R238) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

ACME (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride.

RED RACKHAM (S Salee) jumped outwards, causing EAGLE SOAR (J De Souza) to be carried outwards and to be tightened on the inside of MUSANG KING (SU Lim).

NASI LEMAK (J Mallyon) was crowded on jumping between SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (Y Aify) and MUSANG KING.

EAGLE SOAR laid outwards in the middle stages and continued to race wide in the straight. When questioned, Jockey J De Souza stated that after suffering interference at the jump, EAGLE SOAR commenced to over-race and took charge of him around the bend. He added that the gelding laid persistently outwards and was not responsive to any attempts to correct. EAGLE SOAR threw its head up at about the 500M and then continued to lay outwards on straightening. Trainer R Lines was advised that the Stewards placed a warning on EAGLE SOAR to improve its racing manners, failing which action may be taken against the gelding.

Between the 500M and the 400M, ACME was disappointed for a run on the heels of PHANTASOS (C Goon).

At about the 300M, COLD WAR (R Rueven) laid outwards under pressure causing SONG KID (App L De Souza) to be eased off his heels approaching the 200M. Thereafter SONG KID laid inwards and had to be eased and corrected at about the 100M.

The Stewards questioned Trainer M Sukri into the improved performance of the winner, RED RACKHAM. Trainer M Sukri stated that the gelding had thrived and improved in condition since its last start, 8 weeks previously. He added that today’s race was the weakest that RED RACKHAM had contested.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

RAINBOW JAZZ

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R239) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

GLORY KID (App A Suriya) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 300M, WHAT (App S Uzair) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of SUPER GOOD (J De Souza). At this point, PERCIUS (R Rueven) which was attempting the same run, was disappointed and was thereafter shifted to the outside of WHAT.

ELITE KINGDOM (App A Zaimuddin) had to be angled through a narrow gap between LINING TOGETHER (KC Wong) and the rail at about the 150M.

The Stewards questioned Trainer M Sukri, the representative of Trainer PS Kumaran, the trainer of POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) into the disappointing performance of the mare. Trainer M Sukri stated that prior to the race, the connections were concerned that the 1100M distance of today’s race may be insufficient. He added that POLO GAGA had over-raced in the early stages.

RACE 3 (R240) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

ZENZERO (C Goon) was slow to begin.

SAND BANK (R Rueven) jumped inwards. The Stewards observed that at the time of the gates opening, SAND BANK’s head was turned inwards, which Jockey R Rueven made no attempt to correct. The Stewards warned Jockey R Rueven that he must take all reasonable measures to ensure that his mounts jump straight in future.

LOVE GOES AROUND (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride and had to be urged to remain in touch in the early stages.

GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) lost its position, having been slightly crowded by ELF’S DREAM (App WW Cheah) at the jump.

Approaching the 200M, ZOLVED (App L De Souza) was briefly disappointed for a run on the heels of BELIEVE IT OR NOT (KC Wong) which laid outwards.

App L De Souza, the rider of ZOLVED, reported after the race that his saddle slipped backwards during running.

When questioned, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of THAI BAHT, stated that the gelding who had won over a longer distance of 1400M on its last start, was unable to keep up with the early pace today and then laid inwards under pressure in the straight. He therefore did not use his whip until THAI BAHT had clear running directly in front of him at about the 200M, for fear that the gelding would shift further inwards and cause interference.

The Stewards drew the attention of Trainer S Dunderdale to a report from Dr Shri Kanth, the Senior Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC, that SAND BANK’s off hind shoe appeared to be very thin and worn. SAND BANK cast its off hind shoe during the race. Trainer S Dunderdale explained that SAND BANK is a highly strung horse, and was fractious in the pre-race holding yard and repeatedly kicked out at the concrete wall of the holding stall. He added that this may have contributed to the off hind plate being loosened, although he personally checked it before the running of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

SIR HENRY

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

PURAVI

-20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R241) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

SCRAT (J Mallyon) and NATION THEATRE (App A Suriya) were both slow to begin.

ONCE A THIEF (App J Daniel) jumped awkwardly outwards and brushed the side of the gate and was slow to find its stride as a consequence.

ABEBE (AM Aizat) was outpaced in the early stages. Jockey AM Aizat, when questioned, stated that ABEBE needs more distance and the gelding has a tendency to become unbalanced under pressure, therefore he felt it prudent to simply keep him up to his work and attempt to keep in touch in the early and middle stages. He explained that on straightening, ABEBE changed his lead leg and ran on strongly despite receiving some interference from ONCE A THIEF at about the 100M.

At about the 500M, SCRAT was denied a run on the heels of SATELLITE GOLDEN (Y Aify) which rolled inwards away from the heels of FLYING SHADOW (SU Lim).

At the 100M, GOOD PEOPLE (J De Souza) laid outwards under pressure causing ONCE A THIEF to be taken outwards onto ABEBE which was inconvenienced.

NATION THEATRE was persistently denied a run in the last 100M and App A Suriya was unable to ride out with his full vigour.

ALIEN (KC Wong) laid outwards under pressure in the last 50M causing the rider to use hands and heels only in an attempt to keep straight. A post-race veterinary examination of ALIEN revealed that it returned broken-winded and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of SCRAT, reported that the mare was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SCRAT revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R242) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SATELLITE BOY (Z Khairil) laid outwards on jumping and brushed with SACRED SURFER (J De Souza).

HAPPY DAYZ (SU Lim) was slow to begin, was soon well behind and outpaced, and was never able to be competitive. Jockey SU Lim reported after the race that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY DAYZ revealed no significant finding. The gelding which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

WAR DRAGON (Y Aify) jumped inwards and crowded PRINCE RAVEN (S Ruzaini).

SHELLOMADA (HS Gill) was badly crowded at the jump between CONDADO (App CK Khaw) and FIRST COMMAND (R Rueven). Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SHELLOMADA, reported that apart from the interference, the gelding might have been placed as its finished the race strongly. App CK Khaw, the rider of CONDADO, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, was shown the vision of the incident, and warned that he must take all possible measures to keep his horses straight at the jump and to avoid using his whip which may cause a horse to jump awkwardly.

From the 400M, FIRST COMMAND laid inwards under pressure causing D’GREAT LIGHT (KC Wong), which was following, to be taken inwards and awkwardly placed on the heels of RACER KING (HK Cheng) at about the 300M.

From approaching the 200M, D’GREAT LIGHT was shifted outwards to obtain clear running but was disappointed for a run on the heels of LISTEN (AM Aizat) at the 50M.

From the 100M, CONDADO laid outwards under pressure.

LIM’S CASINO (C Goon) which was beaten 13 ¼ lengths will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

When questioned about the disappointing performance of SACRED SURFER (J De Souza), Trainer F Maynard stated that the gelding was racing in a higher class today and had not been suited by becoming involved in a battle for the lead in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination of SACRED SURFER revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

PLATOON

Dehydration

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

WOW

Capacity field

–

EA

5

RAJA MAHKOTA

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R243) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

DROUGHT (Z Khairil) jumped outwards and brushed with BAADSHAH (R Rueven).

BRILLIANT DEAL (A Aucharuz) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1200M, ELITE CONQUEROR (App A Zaimuddin) commenced to over-race in response to the pace slowing, causing App A Zaimuddin to restrain the gelding and Jockey SU Lim, the rider of BACK TO THE TOWERS, which was following, to restrain to avoid the heels of ELITE CONQUEROR.

Having suffered interference before the 200M, ELITE CONQUEROR was shifted outwards to obtain clear running from the 200M.

KING OPERA which was beaten 16 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

When questioned regarding the improved run of FIRST PRECINCT (R Shafiq), Trainer S Dunderdale stated that the gelding had benefitted from the fitting of a pacifier today which enabled the horse to relax better in the middle stages and therefore have more energy left for the finish. He added that FIRST PRECINCT had trialled well since his last start 5 weeks previously.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 400M, he allowed his horse to shift outwards when not clear of MAIDANZ BEAUTY, which was badly crowded to the inside of BLOOD ROYAL, which was also taken slightly outwards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Aucharuz’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 25 February 2019 and to expire on 3 March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App L De Souza, the rider of BLOOD ROYAL, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his horse to shift inwards between the 400M and the 300M without sufficient correction causing interference to BRILLIANT DEAL and causing ELITE CONQUEROR to be awkwardly placed on the heels of BRILLIANT DEAL.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’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 25 February 2019 and to expire on 3 March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

MAREA NEGRO

Mild 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.

RACE 7 (R244) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

MERCHANT MARINE (C Goon) jumped awkwardly outwards.

L’KEN (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 400M, CHAR SIEW (SU Lim) became unbalanced and rolled inwards, brushed with GOOD INTENTIONS (Y Aify) and then shied outwards causing READY TO FORCE (J De Souza) to be taken outwards. RANT AND RAVE (R Rueven) which was following READY TO FORCE, had to be eased to avoid his heels.

MERCHANT MARINE which was beaten 26 ¼ lengths and SUPREME SUPREME and D’GREAT RUN which were distanced, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performances.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

NICATOR

Capacity field

–

EA

7

LIM’S MASTER

Capacity field

–

EA

7

HYDRANT

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

NADESIKO JAPAN

-17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R245) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

GOOD DEAL (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

M SEVEN (Z Khairil) was slow to find its stride

At about the 300M, ARECIBO (App L De Souza) was disappointed for a run on the heels of WINNING STAR (S Salee) which compounded.

TARZAN (Y Aify) laid inwards under pressure from the 300M and at the 200M had to be corrected and shifted outwards to avoid the heels of SUN SEEKER (SU Lim).

FULL BET which was beaten 23 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

A post-race veterinary examination of M SEVEN (Z Khairil) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

SEA HORIZON

Lame off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

2

DRAGON WALK

Lame near fore fetlock & suspensory

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

PHANTASOS

No significant finding

–

–

1

ACME

No significant finding

–

–

2

POLO GAGA

No significant finding

–

–

3

GOLDHILL PRINCESS

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

3

SAND BANK

Cast off hind plate

–

  

3

MEWTWO

No significant finding

–

–

4

SCRAT

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

4

NOVA EAGLE

Respiratory distress & broken-winded

1000M/vet

–

4

ALIEN

Broken-winded

1000M/vet

–

4

SATELLITE GOLDEN

No significant finding

–

–

5

HAPPY DAYZ

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

5

SACRED SURFER

No significant finding

–

–

5

FIRST COMMAND

Heat stress

Vet exam

–

5

PRINCE RAVEN

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

5

LIM’S CASINO

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

6

HIGH TENSILE

No significant finding

–

–

6

MAIDANZ BEAUTY

Cut on the near fore

Vet exam

–

6

BACK TO THE TOWERS

No significant finding

–

–

6

KING OPERA

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

7

CHAR SIEW

No significant finding

–

–

7

NADESIKO JAPAN

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

7

MERCHANT MARINE, SUPREME SUPREME & D’GREAT RUN

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

8

GOOD DEAL

No significant finding

–

–

8

M SEVEN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

8

FULL BET

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

Nil

  

Suspension(s)

R6

App L De Souza (BLOOD ROYAL) & Jockey A Aucharuz (BRILLIANT DEAL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Nil

  

Selangor Meeting – 17 Feb 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Races 1 to 3), upgraded to “Good” after Race 3.

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R211) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

MORALES (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

BULLISH LUCK (App S Uzair) was slow to find its stride.

LOVE GOES AROUND (App A Suriya) jumped outwards, brushed with BIG PARIS (SU Lim), over-raced in the middle stages and continued to do so during the middle stages despite the rider’s attempt to restrain.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT RISE, reported after the race that he had been forced to ease off heels at about the 1000M and at that point, his saddle slipped forward.

UNION JAC (HS Gill) laid outwards at about the 500M and negotiated the bend with difficulty and in doing so, carried ROGER (Z Khairil) outwards.

Approaching the 200M, THAI BAHT (Y Aify) laid inwards under pressure and brushed with LOVE GOES AROUND which was taken slightly inwards.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

LOVE GOES AROUND

+16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R212) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

At about the 1000M, SUN LION (SU Lim) which was over-racing, was brushed by THANK YOU BOSS (Y Aify), which was taken slightly inwards by D’GREAT RICH (KC Wong) and as a result SUN LION shied inwards and bumped with FRANKLY MY DEAR (R Shafiq). SUN LION continued to over-race until settled with cover at about the 800M.

Approaching the 500M, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SUN LION, took a precautionary check to avoid the heels of FRANKLY MY DEAR and in doing so, SUN LION laid inwards and raced awkwardly for a few strides.

Between the 500M and the 400M, LUMINIFF LAD (HK Cheng) was disappointed for a run on the heels of FRANKLY MY DEAR.

Approaching the 400M, MAREA NEGRO (C Goon) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of STEP BY STEP (HS Gill) and in doing so, caused SUPER LINE (App A Zaimuddin) which was following, to be taken wide.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of MAREA NEGRO, was questioned by the Stewards on why he appeared to ride quietly between the 400M and the 200M. He stated that MAREA NEGRO is ideally suited by a longer distance than the 1100M of today’s race and that he was trying to ensure that she was fully balanced to give her the best chance of running on to maximum effect. The Stewards warned Jockey C Goon to ride all his mounts in the concluding stages in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

LIM’S BULLET

Lame off fore foot

1000M/vet

Course scratching

2

VOLANTE GENERAL

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

2

MY GOODNESS

+21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R213) MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MOONSHINE MISTRESS (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

GHOST SPIRIT (HS Gill) was unsettled in the barrier and kicked the back gate just before the start was effected. GHOST SPIRIT was then slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, GHOST BAY (SU Lim) ducked abruptly inwards and crowded BEAUTIFUL ONE (Y Aify). Jockey SU Lim was briefly unbalanced in this incident. BEAUTIFUL ONE, when crowded, lost ground, causing MOONSHINE MISTRESS which was following, to be checked. Jockey SU Lim, the rider of GHOST BAY, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must attempt to exercise greater control of his mount under similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 1000M, MERCHANT MARINE (App A Suriya) was baulked by BEAUTIFUL ONE, which lost ground when crowded by GHOST BAY, and veered abruptly before App A Suriya had an opportunity to correct.

MERCHANT MARINE wandered in the straight under pressure.

At about the 150M, MISE EN GARDE (Z Khairil) laid inwards under pressure and brushed with RUNNING FLAME (R Shafiq).

SECKILL (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards under pressure from the 100M.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BEAUTIFUL ONE, reported that his horse raced greenly.

The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

PACIFIC PEARL

Corneal ulcer to its left eye

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

3

ON PARADE

Capacity field

–

EA

3

NADESIKO JAPAN

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

NAVAGIO

+16

3

GHOST SPIRIT

+20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R214) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

Trainer C Leck was fined RM1000/- for failing to ensure the Equine Influenza vaccination of KING OPERA (SU Lim) is updated under the provisions of MRA Regulation 20.3.1 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. KING OPERA was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12.35pm.

SAKURA JAPAN (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and brushed GENTLEMAN (J Mallyon).

STAR CHOICE (R Rueven) was slow to find its stride.

GENTLEMAN (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages, got its head up and was difficult to control.

Approaching the 900M, TOM KING (KC Wong) was forced to ease to avoid the heels of LIM’S SINCERE (App A Zaimuddin) which rolled in on the bend. After this incident, TOM KING commenced to over-race and had to again be eased off the heels of LIM’S SINCERE at about the 700M.

Between the 400M and the 200M, LIM’S SINCERE laid slightly outwards under pressure.

From the 200M, STAR CHOICE shifted outwards for clear running to avoid the heels of GENTLEMAN.

A post-race veterinary examination of GENTLEMAN revealed that the gelding bled and as such it will be permanently banned from racing in terms of MRA Rule 92(7).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

WE’RE THE WORLD

Capacity field

–

EA

4

SUN SEEKER

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

4

SAKURA JAPAN

+19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R215) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MBAPPE (S Salee) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:56pm. The gelding will be required to requalify in an Official Race Trial before being declared to race again.

MAGIC ECLIPSE (KC Wong) which broke through the gates, ran loose and was apprehended in the saddling area, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:59pm. The gelding will be required to requalify in an Official Race Trial before being declared to race again.

HAPPY GHOST (R Rueven) which was unruly in the gate, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3:01pm. The gelding will be required to requalify in an Official Race Trial before being declared to race again. Jockey R Rueven, who had sustained an injury, was examined by the Club Doctor who declared him medically unfit to resume his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

AMERICA TYCOON (Y Aify) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin.

SELANGOR STAR (HS Gill) jumped inwards causing MASTER JIANGMEN (J Low) to be carried inwards and to bump with IPOH DASH (C Goon).

Jockey C Goon, the rider of IPOH DASH, reported that his horse raced greenly.

MASTER JIANGMEN which finished last and beaten 26 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

MBAPPE

Could not be boxed

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 2:56pm

5

MAGIC ECLIPSE

Broke through the gates

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 2:59pm

5

HAPPY GHOST

Unruly in the gate

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 3:01pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R216) METRO A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer C Leck was warned for failing to ensure that the deworming status of ORDER OF THE SUN (App A Suriya) was updated.

ORDER OF THE SUN was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000M, HIP HIP HOORAY (A Aucharuz) commenced to race keenly and became slightly crowded to the inside of AUD DOLLAR (Y Aify).

At about the 500M, ORDER OF THE SUN was shifted inside for clear running to avoid the heels of ODE TO JOY (S Salee).

At about the 300M, ODE TO JOY laid inwards under pressure and brushed with HIP HIP HOORAY which laid outwards under pressure.

At about the 200M, ORDER OF THE SUN was shifted outwards to avoid the heels of LIM’S CASINO (App A Zaimuddin), which compounded, and then commenced to lay outwards under pressure and brushed the quarters of SHOWBOY (S Ruzaini) before being corrected.

RACE 7 (R217) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

TRIPLE ONE STAR (App WW Cheah) jumped inwards causing SUNNY (J De Souza) to be crowded between TRIPLE ONE STAR and GHOST EMPEROR (AM Aizat), and lose ground as a consequence. App WW Cheah, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he must exercise greater care to keep his horses straight at the jump.

BLOOD ROYAL (App L De Souza) laid outwards on jumping, causing JJ STAR (HK Cheng) and CONFOUND (HS Gill) to be taken outwards in response and as a result CONFOUND was awkwardly placed on the heels of LA FAMILIA (R Shafiq) in the first few strides.

BACK TO THE TOWERS (SU Lim) raced keenly in the early stages and got its head up at about the 1200M when restrained to follow LA FAMILIA, which took the lead.

Approaching the 1000M, GROUND CONTROL (Y Aify) was eased to avoid the heels of D’GREAT ACHIEVER (KC Wong). GROUND CONTROL was again eased off the heels of D’GREAT ACHIEVER at about the 800M.

JJ STAR raced wide in the middle stages.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT ACHIEVER laid outwards causing AUSONE (S Ruzaini) to be angled outwards in order to avoid the heels of D’GREAT ACHIEVER and as a consequence, to be disappointed for a run on the heels of CONFOUND.

BACK TO THE TOWERS laid inwards under pressure from about the 300M.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of GROUND CONTROL, was observed by a Stipendiary Steward to be shouting out to Jockey KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT ACHIEVER, when their respective mounts returned to the unsaddling area. When questioned, Jockey Y Aify stated that he was upset as he felt that Jockey KC Wong had inconvenienced him during the race. The Stewards warned Jockey Y Aify to control his temper in future and that a recurrence of a similar behavior may lead to a penalty being imposed.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CONFOUND, Trainer R Lines stated that he felt that the gelding has had a busy racing schedule and would benefit from a break. Accordingly, he will send CONFOUND for a spell.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

TARZAN

Capacity field

–

EA

7

D’GREAT EFFORT

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

SOON SEEKER

+19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R218) CLASS 3 – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

MAJOR TOM (App A Suriya) stood still as the gates opened, was slow to begin and forfeited ground.

At about the 1400M, SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) shifted inwards causing SATELLITE PRINCE (Z Khairil) to be eased to avoid running onto his heels.

Jockey J Low, the rider of RUM N RAISINS, dropped his whip at about the 500M, RUM N RAISINS finished tailed out and was beaten 18 ¾ lengths. The Stewards observed that the dropped whip made no difference to the running of RUM N RAISINS and warned Jockey J Low that a recurrence may lead to action being taken against him.  RUM N RAISINS will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

At about the 200M, OUT OF NOWHERE (App J Daniel) commenced to shift outwards under pressure and at about the 100M, laid outwards towards TIGER BAY (J De Souza) which was taken outwards. At about the 75M, TIGER BAY laid inwards away from a right-handed drive and bumped once with OUT OF NOWHERE.

An objection was lodged by App J Daniel, the rider of OUT OF NOWHERE, placed second against TIGER BAY (J De Souza) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 75M which had affected App J Daniel’s momentum. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

RACE 9 (R219) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

DANZEB (R Shafiq) brushed with RAINBOW FISH (App L De Souza) on jumping.

In the early stages, BROTHER WIND (J De Souza) showed a tendency to over-race and laid inwards and approaching the 1000M, bumped with JERAM VILLAGE (S Ruzaini) which was also racing greenly.

MAINDANZ BEAUTY (App A Suriya) shifted persistently outwards under pressure from the 100M, forcing the rider to ease and correct in order to avoid contact with BROTHER WIND. When questioned, App A Suriya stated that in the last 100M, MAIDANZ BEAUTY commenced to lay outwards when tiring. He felt that at this stage, his mount was only capable of one-pace and he rode with hands and heels only in an attempt to keep his balance and to straighten the mare who was in danger of causing interference.

Trainer C Leck was questioned regarding the improved form shown by MAINDANZ BEAUTY. He explained that the mare is dry-coated and as such will only maintain her best condition inside an air-conditioned stall. He stated that he has recently taken steps to improve the air-conditioning in his stables which seemed to benefit MAINDANZ BEAUTY.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

BAHAR

Lame off fore (Seedy toe)

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

9

FIRST PASSTHEPOST

+28

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R220) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) was slow to begin.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of POLO MASTER (HK Cheng) which was beaten 14 lengths, Trainer WC Lim stated that the gelding was becoming increasingly unreliable.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

10

NOVA POWER

-15

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

RACE 9 (R191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), GREAT WEALTH STAKES, SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

  • Appeal by Jockey M Ganeesh (CHAR KWAY TEOW) to the Racing Stewards on Deferment of the Commencement of his Suspension of One (1) Month under MRA Rule 44(10)

Jockey M Ganeesh exercised his Right of Appeal to the Racing Stewards against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards to refuse his request to defer the commencement of the above suspension. He had applied under the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5) to defer the suspension, which he incurred at the conclusion of an enquiry on Friday, 15th February, to commence after the Selangor Turf Club race day on Saturday, 23rd February.

After due consideration, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal and confirmed the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards that Jockey M Ganeesh’s one month suspension under rule 44(10) for his riding of CHAR KWAY TEOW should commence on Monday, 18th February, to be served consecutively following the completion of his suspension from Monday, 11 February 2019 until Sunday, 17 February 2019. They ordered that the deposit be forfeited.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

THAI BAHT

S Mutaza

Y Aify

Medical

2

FRANKLY MY DEAR

S Mutaza

R Shafiq

Medical

4

BLACK THORN

S Mutaza

Y Aify

Medical

6

AUD DOLLAR

S Mutaza

Y Aify

Medical

7

CONFOUND

R Rueven

HS Gill

Medical

9

BROTHER WIND

R Rueven

J De Souza

Medical

10

SIX EMPIRE

S Mutaza

SU Lim

Medical

10

POLO MASTER

R Rueven

HK Cheng

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

SANDY MIGHT

Lame near fore fetlock

1000M/vet

–

2

GAZOO

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

3

BULL SPUR

Bruised off fore heels

Vet exam

–

4

MULTIBLUE RANCHO

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

5

CONSENSE

Bruised left hock

Vet exam

–

5

UNCHAINED MELODY

Sore back

Vet exam

–

6

JC QUEEN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

9

CHIPS

Torn off fore tendon

Vet exam

(1 month embargo)

–

10

SPIN FIRE

Lame off fore foot

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

UNION JAC

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

EASTERN TOWKAY

No significant finding

–

Jockey AM Aizat reported – making respiratory noises

1

MORALES

Cast near fore plate

–

–

1

ROGER

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

SUPER LINE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

D’GREAT RICH

Cut on the near hind

Vet exam

–

3

BEAUTIFUL ONE

No significant finding

–

–

4

MORE POWER

Cast near fore plate

–

–

4

LUKE MAN

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

4

GENTLEMAN

Bled

Permanently banned

–

4

SAKURA JAPAN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

MBAPPE

Could not be boxed

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 2:56pm

5

MAGIC ECLIPSE

Broke through the gates

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 2:59pm

5

HAPPY GHOST

Unruly in the gate

Official Race Trial

Withdrawn at 3:01pm

5

IPOH DASH

No significant finding

–

–

5

MASTER JIANGMEN

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

6

GOOD BABY

No significant finding

–

–

6

TRUSON

No significant finding

–

–

6

SHOWBOY

Bled & Cast near hind plate

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

6

ODE TO JOY

Cast near fore plate

–

–

7

BACK TO THE TOWERS

No significant finding

–

–

7

CONFOUND

No significant finding

–

–

7

SOON SEEKER

No significant finding

–

–

7

GHOST EMPEROR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

7

D’GREAT ACHIEVER

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

8

SATELLITE PRINCE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

8

RUM R RAISINS

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

9

HIGH TENSILE

No significant finding

–

–

9

CIZEN MAN

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

10

NOVA POWER

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

10

SPEED CRAFT

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R7

Trainer C Leck (KING OPERA) – fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 20.3.1 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.

Suspension(s)

Nil

 

Follow Up

Nil

  

Selangor Meeting – 16 Feb 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R201) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ACME (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and brushed with GOOD VIBRATIONS (J De Souza), which was carried inwards by SUPER JOY (App A Suriya). ACME was then  buffeted by GOOD VIBRATIONS for several strides. Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ACME, was questioned regarding the gelding’s disappointing performance. He stated that he was instructed to take a midfield position but due to the interference at the start, ACME got behind whereupon the gelding commenced to race ungenerously and was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of ACME revealed no significant finding.

MUSANG KING (S Mutaza) was shifted inwards to obtain clear running at the 400M and was thereafter disappointed for a run on the heels of ZOLVED (KC Wong) and ELITE GUSTAVO (AM Aizat) at about the 200M.

MUSANG KING was dislodged after the line. Jockey S Mutaza who was subsequently sent to hospital for further observation, was stood down by the Club Doctor for the remainder of the races today and was exempted from weighing in under the provisions of MRA Rule 121(5).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

LINING TOGETHER

Capacity field

–

EA

1

GLORY KID

Capacity field

–

EA

1

SONG KID

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

ZOLVED

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R202) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ASHQAR (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

RAMIFICATIONS (App A Zaimuddin) jumped inwards and brushed with MIROTIC (Y Aify) which in turn brushed with SNOW DANCER (J Low). Thereafter SNOW DANCER lost its position and raced ungenerously in the early stages.

GOOD PEOPLE (J De Souza) showed a limited response to strong pressure in the middle stages and from the 200M, laid outwards slightly causing ASHQAR to be inconvenienced. A post-race veterinary examination of GOOD PEOPLE revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of SNOW DANCER revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of DOMINATE (Z Khairil) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

SMOOTHLY

Capacity field

–

EA

2

ZENZERO

Capacity field

–

EA

2

CHAMPAGNE ROSE

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R203) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of TRUMPS UP, was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission to ride 1/2kg over his declared weight.

PANCA DELIMA (R Shafiq) shifted backwards and placed its head one side of the barrier, and was obstinate and intractable when the Barrier Handler attempted to correct. Trainer SB Tan was informed by the Stewards that a warning was placed on PANCA DELIMA due to its barrier manners and a recurrence may result in a test being imposed on the gelding.

NOVA WARRIOR (S Ruzaini) reared slightly as the gates opened and jumped awkwardly inwards, and brushed the left side of the gates. Thereafter NOVA WARRIOR over-raced and was racing fiercely without cover at about the 900M.

SUN FORCE (SU Lim) was slow to begin and was soon well-outpaced. A post-race veterinary examination of SUN FORCE revealed that it was lame off hind and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

PROUD PINOY (J Low) dipped in the first few strides. When questioned, Jockey J Low stated that this incident did not affect his intended racing tactics as his plan was to drop PROUD PINOY in behind other runners and obtain cover. However he was unable to do so due to NOVA WARRIOR over-racing on his inside and was therefore forced to race wide in the middle stages and forfeit ground. A post-race veterinary examination of PROUD PINOY revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

IMMORTALITY (J Mallyon) had to check to avoid the heels of PROUD PINOY at about the 1000M, and was thereafter shifted inside.

At about the 900M, KUTTNER (KC Wong) was over-racing on the heels of SUN FORCE.

Approaching the 800M, SANGKURIANG (J De Souza) was held up for clear running on the heels of D’GREAT SONG (HK Cheng).

Between the 600M and the 450M, ROMAN WELLS was disappointed for a run on the heels of D’GREAT SONG.

Approaching 200M, KUTTNER laid inwards in response to a right-handed drive and thereafter had to shift outwards to obtain clear running on the outside of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil). Approaching the 100M, LUCKY SIXTYSIX drifted outwards under pressure causing KUTTNER and TRUMPS UP to be taken outwards.

Approaching the 200M, ROMAN WELLS (App A Suriya) commenced to shift outwards under pressure and approaching the 100M, caused IMMORTALITY to be taken outwards and crowded on the inside of PROUD PINOY. App A Suriya was shown the vision of this incident and warned by the Stewards to take greater care to keep straight under similar circumstances in future.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

LIM’S KEYWAY

Capacity field

–

EA

3

ONE O NINE

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

3

FULL BET

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

PROUD PINOY

+24

3

SANGKURIANG

+20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R204) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

LIGHTNING HERO (C Goon) was slow to begin.

ORIENTAL SPIRIT (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 1000M, BUKIT SUBANG (App L De Souza) was forced to slightly ease off the heels of WINGED FOOT (KC Wong).

VALERIUS (SU Lim) which raced keenly, got its head up in response to being crossed by AUSSIE EAGLE (AM Aizat), forcing the rider to check. Jockey AM Aizat was questioned about this incident and stated that AUSSIE EAGLE was racing keenly in response to ORIENTAL SPIRIT and VALERIUS over-racing in close proximity to him. The gelding then shifted abruptly inwards with no warning, causing VALERIUS to check. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

At about the 300M, GORDON G (HK Cheng) shifted briefly inwards under pressure and brushed with VALERIUS.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of WINGED FOOT (KC Wong), Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding, which normally gets behind due to lack of early speed, had benefitted from the tepid early pace on this occasion which allowed him to be handily placed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

MR EPIC

Lame near fore foot

1000M/vet

Course scratching

4

PHANTASOS

Capacity field

–

EA

4

ELF’S DREAM

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R205) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

ANTHEIA (S Ruzaini) slipped on jumping and veered sharply inwards, causing MR WASHINGTON (AM Aizat) to be taken inwards onto DONT MIND IFIDO (J Low) which became crowded between MR WASHINGTON and PREMIUM RUSH (App J Daniel).

Approaching the 1000M, SATELLITE MASTER (Z Khairil) commenced to over-race in response to being crossed by DONT MIND IFIDO which then slowed in response to PREMIUM RUSH slowing in front.

Approaching the 600M, DONT MIND IFIDO commenced to hang fiercely outwards, barely negotiated the bend, forfeited significant ground and thereafter raced very wide. DONT MIND IFIDO which was beaten 27 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance and difficult racing manners. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DONT MIND IFIDO returned with a cut on the off hind.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SATELLITE MASTER, Trainer S Edwards stated that in his opinion, the gelding had over-raced to some degree in its previous start over a shorter distance. He therefore instructed Jockey Z Khairil to obtain cover in order to help SATELLITE MASTER settle. 

Jockey Z Khairil reported that having obtained cover behind DONT MIND IFIDO, the early pace of the race slowed and the field compacted in the early stages. He therefore found himself trapped on heels with no opportunity to make progress until about the 500M, whereupon SATELLITE MASTER commenced to lay outwards under pressure, and then responded just fairly.

Trainer S Edwards added that the slow pace of the race was against SATELLITE MASTER today, and the fact that the gelding just raced 6 days previously may also have affected its performance. The Stewards noted these explanations.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

NICATOR

Mild 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.

RACE 6 (R206) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on ARC CARA (SU Lim).

PARISBAS (Y Aify) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, GOLD POWER (KC Wong) laid outwards briefly causing ARC CARA to be shifted wide.

WILLIAM KING (C Goon) raced wide from the 800M. Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of this section of the race and advised by the Stewards that in future he must take positive measures to obtain an advantageous position and not lose ground by racing wide. In this incident, the Stewards informed him that he could have taken a position directly in front of PARISBAS and therefore avoided being forced wide.

Approaching the 400M, MACHUNG STAR (J Low) laid inwards under pressure causing MOON BABY (HS Gill) to be taken inwards, and GOLD POWER (KC Wong) laid outwards under pressure causing MARY KING (App A Zaimuddin) to be taken outwards onto ARC CARA.

Approaching the 300M, GOLD POWER laid inwards causing BELLA VELOCE (J Mallyon) to be briefly crowded, BELLA VELOCE then obtained clear running, as GOLD POWER subsequently rolled outwards.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of MR WOLFF, which was unplaced, weighed in at 1.1kgs lighter than his allotted weight. Shortly afterwards, it was discovered by a Stipendiary Steward that the lead bag had not been in his possession when he weighed in. It was found nearby on the floor, where it had been inadvertently removed with the number cloth. The weight of the lead bag was sufficient to make up the difference within the accepted level of tolerance as specified in MRA Rule 121(2) and as such MR WOLFF was deemed to have carried correct weight.

RACE 7 (R207) METRO A – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

HIGH COUNCIL (J Low) was soon outpaced and never competitive. Jockey J Low reported that the gelding was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of HIGH COUNCIL revealed no significant finding. The gelding, which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Approaching the 1000M, LUCKY JUSTICE (AM Aizat) shied away from SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (KC Wong) causing AWATERE (S Salee) to be crowded on the inside.

Approaching the 600M, SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (KC Wong) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SUPER MARIO (SU Lim).

At about the 100M, DUKE OF NORMANDY (App S Rosmizan) was forced to shift outwards for clear running in response to being crossed by PANDA BOMB (App A Suriya) which laid inwards under pressure. The Stewards reviewed the vision of the incident and concluded that PANDA BOMB was clear at the time of the crossing, and no interference had occurred.

A post-race veterinary examination of AWATERE revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

When questioned as to the improved performance shown by PANDA BOMB today, Trainer C Leck stated that the gelding performs best when he obtains a prominent position. In its last start, in a stronger race, PANDA BOMB jumped awkwardly and suffered interference in the early stages which placed him at a disadvantage.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

HIGH COUNCIL

-19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R208) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer SB Tan was warned for failing to ensure that the deworming status of COMMODORE LINCOLN (S Ruzaini) was updated.

PLAYBOY SOON (App S Uzair) brushed with FLYING WINNER (R Shafiq) on jumping.

APOLLO (App A Suriya) was slow to begin. App A Suriya reported that his saddle slipped backwards on jumping.

At about the 1000M, GREENSTONE (Z Khairil) commenced to over-race and when restrained to avoid the heels of HERO CHAMPION (J Low), laid outwards and bumped APOLLO outwards.

At about the 300M, HERO CHAMPION (J Low) commenced to shift inwards under pressure, causing FLYING WINNER, SEGAR THE BEST (App A Zaimuddin) and PLAYBOY SOON on his inside to be crowded at about the 200M. Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of GREENSTONE, which was racing in the gap between SEGAR THE BEST and PLAYBOY SOON at the 300M, reported to the Stewards that he had anticipated the gap narrowing as horses from the outside were taken inwards, and therefore as a precautionary measure, had changed direction and shifted outwards approaching the 250M.

At about the 200M, APOLLO was disappointed for a run on the heels of COMMODORE LINCOLN (S Ruzaini), which compounded, and then when shifted inside to obtain clear running, was briefly crowded by ARECIBO (App L De Souza).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Low, the rider of HERO CHAMPION, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 300M, he allowed his mount to shift persistently inwards under pressure causing FLYING WINNER to be crowded on his inside, and SEGAR THE BEST and PLAYBOY SOON to be seriously unbalanced and tightened to the inside of FLYING WINNER at about the 200M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J 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 six (6) Malaysian race days with effect from 18 February 2019 and to expire on 16 March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

CHAR KWAY TEOW

Mild 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.

RACE 9 (R209) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

ENCOSTA ZONE (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, TILSWORTH MALI (SU Lim) ducked abruptly outwards and bumped FRANCES (App L De Souza).

NATION THEATRE (App A Suriya) over-raced from the 1000M to the 600M.

WINTERFELL (KC Wong) showed no response to strong pressure from the 600M and commenced to lay inwards from the 400M. A post-race veterinary examination of WINTERFELL revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of KISS ME (AM Aizat) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and was lame off fore. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R210) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

STREET CHAMP (App A Suriya) was slow to find its stride, and had to be urged to obtain a forward position in the early stages.

At about the 1100M, RED SAPPHIRE (App WW Cheah) was eased to avoid the heels of EMPEROR WARRIOR (S Ruzaini) and ducked inwards, causing LIM’S ACTION (HS Gill) to be badly crowded on his inside. At the same time, COLONEL LINCOLN (S Salee) was eased to avoid the heels of SEMIFREDDO (AM Aizat) which rolled inwards. This caused a chain reaction which led to SMIDDY BYRNE (App J Daniel) being awkwardly placed on the heels of COLONEL LINCOLN and ORION (App L De Souza) being awkwardly placed on the heels of SMIDDY BYRNE whilst also being crowded by LIM’S ACTION to his outside. Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN, had to take evasive action to avoid the heels of ORION causing his mount to lose ground.

At about the 400M, LIM’S ACTION was shifted outwards to obtain clear running.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SEMIFREDDO, was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift inwards when not sufficiently clear, causing COLONEL LINCOLN to ease and the horses following COLONEL LINCOLN to be awkwardly placed.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App AM Aizat’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 25 February 2019 and to expire on 3 March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 10 (R192) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A), BRIGHT FUTURE STAKES, SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

A post-race veterinary examination of SUCCESSION (HS Gill) revealed no significant finding. SUCCESSION will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance. The gelding was impounded.

RACE 9 (R191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), GREAT WEALTH STAKES, SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 15 February 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of CHAR KWAY TEOW in the above race. They took evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer C Leck, the rider and trainer of CHAR KWAY TEOW. Also present to give evidence were the Starter, Assistant Starter and Barrier Attendant Khangharam Choudhary.

Trainer C Leck stated that he had instructed M Ganeesh to ride CHAR KWAY TEOW wherever comfortable, but above all not to rush the gelding in the early stages. He added that CHAR KWAY TEOW had displayed difficult barrier manners in two recent Barrier Practices and demonstrated a tendency to rear up. As such, Jockey M Ganeesh, who had ridden him in both practices, requested for the gelding to be attended to prevent a recurrence. Having reviewed the vision of the start, both Trainer C Leck and Jockey M Ganeesh stated that CHAR KWAY TEOW was responsible for his own slow jump in that the gelding shifted backwards just before the gate opened. They added that although Khangharam Choudhary had released his grip on the bridle slightly too late after the gate had opened, this had no material effect.

After reviewing the vision of the whole race after the jump, and hearing further evidence, Jockey M Ganeesh was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride CHAR KWAY TEOW to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were:

i)      Between about the 850M and the 650M, he made insufficient effort to improve his position when a clear opportunity was available to do so by progressing into the gap between DROUGHT on the outside and SOON SEEKER on the inside.

ii)     From just before the 400M to just before the 200M, he used his whip in a manner different to his normal style of riding a finish and which appeared to be less effective, in that several of his attempted strikes made little or no contact.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s riding record, his mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one month. This suspension will commence on 18 February 2019, to be served consecutively following the completion of his suspension from Monday, 11 February 2019 until Sunday, 17 February 2019, both dates inclusive (2 Malaysian race days).

An application to defer the commencement of the suspension under the terms of MRA Rule 48(5) was refused. Jockey M Ganeesh was advised of his Right of Appeal against both the suspension imposed and the refusal to defer its commencement.

Jockey M Ganeesh subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against the refusal to defer the commencement of his suspension, on the grounds that he had provisionally accepted mounts for the Selangor Turf Club race day on Saturday, 23 February 2019. A list of seven (7) potential mounts was provided to the Racing Stewards who will deliberate on his appeal.

INQUIRY INTO THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING A REPORT FROM SELANGOR TURF CLUB (SLTC) MEDICAL STAFF IN RELATION TO TWO (2) HORSES TRAINED BY TRAINER S SIVA ON TUESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2019 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards, on 16 February 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into a report from a member of the SLTC Medical Staff that he had observed two horses under the training of Trainer S Siva returning from the training track at approximately 6:08am on Tuesday, 12 February 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, over 20 minutes before the training track was officially open.

Trainer S Siva admitted that ALIEN and BUKIT SUBANG had used the Sand Ring before it was officially open, but stated that his staff had assumed this not to be the case as the floodlights were already operational, and the gate was open and unguarded.

The Stewards undertook to review security procedures at the training tracks. They also reminded Trainer S Siva of his responsibility to ensure that his staff comply with all Club Regulations.

POST RACE URINE:

6 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 15 February 2019 (V19/020) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 bottles of coded urine samples and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

6 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 15 February 2019 (V19/021) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

10 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 15 February 2019 (V19/022) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 29 bottles of coded urine samples and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

10 FEBRUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 15 February 2019 (V19/023) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 10 February 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

FRIDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB

The following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd. December 2018 to  21st January 2019 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again:-

  1. ASPREY (W237) Tr. PK Leong – Hobday – 1000M/Vet

 

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

ABEBE

S Mutaza

J Mallyon

Medical

3

IMMORTALITY

S Mutaza

J Mallyon

Medical

6

LIM’S BATTLE

S Mutaza

AM Aizat

Medical

9

TILSWORTH MALI

S Mutaza

SU Lim

Medical

10

SEMIFREDDO

S Mutaza

AM Aizat

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

RASMEE

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

9

AMI ELEVEN

DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease) of the off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

10

BLACK DIAMOND

Bruised near hind hock & both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

ACME

No significant finding

–

–

1

WILL BE BETTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

1

MUSANG KING

No significant finding

–

–

2

GOOD PEOPLE

No significant finding

–

–

2

SNOW DANCER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

2

DOMINATE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

3

PROUD PINOY

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

3

ROMAN WELLS

No significant finding

–

–

3

SUN FORCE

Lame off hind

1000M/vet

–

4

AURORA AUSTRALIS

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

4

WHAT

No significant finding

–

–

4

BUKIT SUBANG

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

App L  De Souza reported – not striding out freely

5

DONT MIND IFIDO

Poor performance & difficult racing manners / Cut on the off hind

1000M/vet

–

6

MR WOLFF

No significant finding

–

–

6

ARC CARA

No significant finding

–

–

7

HIGH COUNCIL

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

7

AWATERE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

8

COMMODORE LINCOLN

No significant finding

–

–

9

WINTERFELL

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

9

KISS ME

Respiratory distress & lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

10

RED SAPPHIRE

No significant finding

–

–

10

LION CITY GOLD

No significant finding

–

–

R10

(10/2)

SUCCESSION

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R3

Jockey A Aucharuz (TRUMPS UP) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R6

Trainer S Dunderdale (ARC CARA) – was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

R8

Jockey J Low (HERO CHAMPION) – 6 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
 

R10

App AM Aizat (SEMIFREDDO) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
 

R9

(10/2)

Jockey M Ganeesh (CHAR KWAY TEOW) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Nil

  

Selangor Meeting – 10 Feb 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R183) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

CHINESE NEW YEAR STAKES

SMIDDY BYRNE (App S Uzair) which was slowly away and behind, was shifted wide to make progress from approaching the 500M but thereafter laid out, and raced very wide approaching the 400M.

LIKA TIGER (AK Lim) over-raced without cover in the early stages. Jockey AK Lim reported after the race that his horse was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of LIKA TIGER revealed no significant finding. LIKA TIGER which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Trainer S Siva into the improved performance of MR EPIC (R Rueven). He stated that in his opinion, MR EPIC preferred to race in his home-base and was carrying a light weight today. He added that he had not specifically instructed Jockey R Rueven to take the lead but told him to sit where the gelding was comfortable and he was able to take the lead easily as there was a lack of competition to do so.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

D’GREAT HAWK

+15

1

SMIDDY BYRNE

+23

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R184) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

LUCKY STAR STAKES

CHAIMAN WIND (AM Aizat) was slow to begin.

GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) was slow to find its stride.

SATELLITE GOLDEN (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the early stages and as a consequence, took the lead approaching the 800M contrary to the riding instructions given. Thereafter SATELLITE GOLDEN laid outwards at about the 600M and in doing so, caused BLIXEM (J Low) and AMAZING (App S Uzair) to be taken wide.

AMAZING (App S Uzair) which was taken wide between the 600M and the 400M, continued to lay outwards in the straight and finished wide out.

SCRAT (M Ganeesh) laid inwards under pressure approaching the 200M.

When questioned about the performance of SATELLITE GOLDEN, Jockey S Ruzaini stated that the gelding appeared to have a nervous temperament, became excitable, and was impossible to control in the race itself. He added that he will encourage the Trainer to try different gear in future.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

2

AMAZING

+20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R185) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

  HAPPINESS AND PEACE STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:20pm.

GOOD DEAL (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin. Bearing in mind that GOOD DEAL was slow to find its stride on its 2 previous starts on 6 January 2019 and 19 January 2019, and prior to that, stood still as the barrier opened on 6 December 2018, GOOD DEAL will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again, to demonstrate that he is able to jump on terms.

In the early stages, LIM’S SINCERE (HS Gill) was briefly crowded between D’GREAT EMINENCE (KC Wong) on the inside and VOYAGER (SU Lim) on the outside.

SATTAR (S Ruzaini) which got its head up on jumping, commenced to over-race at the 1000M and had to be restrained to avoid running onto the heels of D’GREAT EMINENCE.

DANZEB (O Chavez) raced wide in the middle stages.

At about the 600M, UNSURPASSED (HK Cheng) had to be eased to avoid the heels of D’GREAT EMINENCE.

Approaching the 500M, ELTORDILLO (App A Zaimuddin) had to be eased to avoid the heels of MORE POWER (J De Souza).

VOYAGER (SU Lim), which was outpaced in the middle stages, commenced to rally at the 400M and was denied clear running between the 300M and the 200M, and had to be switched repeatedly outwards and shifted abruptly across the heels of MORE POWER (J De Souza) in order to obtain a clear passage approaching the 100M.

After the race, the Stewards interviewed Trainer SY Lim as to why the winner, EL TORDILLO had been taken into the enclosure for post-race winning photographs prior to the weigh-in. Trainer SY Lim explained that the member of staff who led the horse in became over excited. The Stewards reminded Trainer SY Lim that it is his responsibility to ensure that the weigh-in is not unnecessarily delayed, and to ensure that his staff are aware of the correct procedure, failing which, action may be taken against him. 

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

D’GREAT EMINENCE

+16

3

SATTAR

+31

3

EL TORDILLO

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R186) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG CUP 2

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm.

Approaching the 1100M, CONFEAT (O Chavez) laid abruptly inwards causing WAR DRAGON (Y Aify) which shied away from CONFEAT and crowded READY TO FORCE (J De Souza), SWIFT EMBRACE (App A Zaimuddin) and SATELLITE MASTER (Z Khairil). After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of AMERICA TYCOON, reported that his horse raced greenly.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of CONFEAT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 200M, he shifted inwards when not clear of READY TO FORCE (J De Souza) causing Jockey J De Souza to ease and shift outwards for clear running.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’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 11 February 2019 and to expire on 17 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

BELLA VELOCE

Mastitis

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

MODRIC

Cut at the poll

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

RUNNING FLAME

Swollen left elbow

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

MISE EN GARDE

Foot abscess off fore

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

MBAPPE

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.

RACE 5 (R187) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG STAKE

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:30pm and was run in heavy rain.

LUCKY JUSTICE (AM Aizat) jumped outwards.

PISCES STAR (App S Uzair) was slow to begin.

GABBAR (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards on jumping and briefly crowded FIRST COMMAND (R Rueven).

BLACK THORN (M Ganeesh) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 800M, L’APPRENTI SORCIER (S Salee) was eased to avoid the heels of HATTA (S Ruzaini).

All riders returned to scale an average of 2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

OK KID

Drop in condition

Vet exam

(21 days embargo)

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

5

HATTA

+29

5

GABBAR

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R188) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR247 ASIA PACIFIC CUP

This race was rescheduled to start at 4pm.

Prior to the running of this race, Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of D’GREAT RUN (KC Wong) informed the Stewards that the gelding would be ridden well-back in the field on this occasion. In the early stages D’GREAT RUN raced keenly when restrained.

L’KEN (C Goon) was slow to begin.

PREMIUM RUSH (I Saifudin) was slow to begin, and had to be urged to recover its position in the early stages. At about the 1100M, PREMIUM RUSH was steadied to avoid the heels of PACIFIC PEARL (J Low).

Approaching the 1200M, ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) laid inwards causing GENERAL MARSHALL (HS Gill) to be crowded on his inside, whereupon GENERAL MARSHALL commenced to over-race and got its head up in response to being restrained.

Approaching the 400M, SUPREME SUPREME (SU Lim) laid outwards and negotiated the bend with difficulty, causing PACIFIC PEARL, which was following, to be carried wide and JEFFREY (J Mallyon) and L’KEN, which were following PACIFIC PEARL, to be taken wide out.

Approaching the 150M, PACIFIC PEARL shifted abruptly inwards in response to the rider changing his whip to the right hand. PACIFIC PEARL was eased and corrected at about the 100M.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

When questioned as to the front running tactics employed on ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) which dead-heated for second placing, Trainer BT Lim stated that he had instructed the rider to sit wherever comfortable. ELITE ROCKET had raced well-back in the field in its previous start but Trainer BT Lim explained that in his opinion, the gelding which is still a maiden, does not really have an established racing pattern. He added that the longer distance and lower class of today’s race had enabled ELITE ROCKET to race more prominently without coming under undue pressure. The Stewards accepted his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

KENT THE PATCHETT

Cut 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.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

6

L’KEN

+18

6

PACIFIC PEARL

+18

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R189) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR247 STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:35pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that MR PAULANDRE (Z Khairil) was caught up in the gate whilst being loaded and had sustained laceration over the left stifle and flank, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 4:40pm. MR PAULANDRE will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ELITE CONQUEROR (App A Zaimuddin) stood still as the gates opened and was very slow to begin. App A Zaimuddin stated that ELITE CONQUEROR was installed for a long time before the start was effected and had lost concentration. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again to demonstrate that it is capable of jumping on terms. A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE CONQUEROR revealed no significant finding.

Approaching the 200M, MR HOPKINS (S Ruzaini) was disappointed for a run on the heels of ELITE CONQUEROR and had to be shifted outwards to obtain a clear passage.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of BRILLIANT DEAL, reported to the Stewards post-race that his instructions were to take a handy position but he felt that the early pace was slow, and it would be advantageous to take the lead, which he did at the 800M.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of RAINBOW FISH, reported that his horse stumbled in the first few strides. After reviewing the vision of the incident, the Stewards established that the stumble had not affected RAINBOW FISH’s momentum to a significant degree.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

MR PAULANDRE

Sustained laceration over the left stifle & flank

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 4:40pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

MR HOPKINS

-19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R190) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

SAFAR GEMILANG CUP 1

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.

ENCOSTA ZONE (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.

GASSUR (S Ruzaini) jumped outwards and bumped NINETYSEVENEMPEROR (SU Lim) outwards.

GASSUR over-raced in the early stages and as a consequence, the rider was unable to obtain cover behind NINETYSEVENEMPEROR, and was forced to race wide in the middle stages and forfeited ground.

Approaching the 400M, TRIPLE ONE STAR (App WW Cheah) was disappointed for a run on the heels of WINNING TANGO (M Ganeesh).

NINETYSEVENEMPEROR which finished last, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of LA FAMILIA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LA FAMILIA revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of GASSUR revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of MOGAN’S PRIDE (KC Wong) revealed that it was lame off fore and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

FIRST PRECINCT

Lame near fore bulb of heel

1000M/vet

Course scratching

8

BLOOD ROYAL

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 (R191) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GREAT WEALTH STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm.

SOON SEEKER (I Saifudin) was slow to find its stride.

CASEY (S Ruzaini) which drew a wide barrier, raced wide throughout.

OPTIMUS (KC Wong) laid inwards under pressure from the 200M.

An inquiry was commenced into the running and handling of CHAR KWAY TEOW. The Stewards took initial evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer BT Lim, the representative for Trainer C Leck, the Trainer of CHAR KWAY TEOW. The Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of CHAR KWAY TEOW revealed no significant finding.

Trainer S Edwards was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DROUGHT (Z Khairil). He explained that in his opinion, the rain-affected track would not have suited the gelding and added that DROUGHT is light-framed and as such may have struggled to carry top weight of 59kgs in today’s race. A post-race veterinary examination of DROUGHT revealed no significant finding.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

9

SOON SEEKER

-20

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R192) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

BRIGHT FUTURE STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 6:05pm.

BLUE EYED BOY (J Mallyon) stood still briefly as the gates opened and forfeited ground.

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) jumped slowly and awkwardly inwards and got behind in the early stages as a consequence.

At about the 500M, M SEVEN (S Ruzaini) shifted slightly outwards causing SWIFT (SU Lim) which was following, to be briefly inconvenienced.

Approaching 400M, D’GREAT SWIFT (KC Wong) shifted inwards under a right-hand drive causing STREET OF LONDON (Z Khairil) to be eased in order to avoid the heels of D’GREAT SWIFT. Jockey KC Wong was warned to take greater care to keep his horses straight under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 400M, TOP TURF (HK Cheng) shifted abruptly inwards.

Trainer R Lines was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of D’GREAT SWIFT (KC Wong). He added that D’GREAT SWIFT is a particularly small horse and that prior to the race, he had suggested to the owner that it might be best to engage a claiming rider as D’GREAT SWIFT was allocated top weight of 59kgs. However, the owner preferred to engage Jockey KC Wong who does not claim. Trainer R Lines was of the opinion that the weight carried may have contributed to the gelding’s disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT SWIFT revealed no significant finding.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

LAW BY LAW

Lame off fore fetlock

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

10

TOP TURF

-16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R096) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

Jockey J Mallyon was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission to ride 1/2kg over on MR PAULANDRE.

ADDENDUM

RACE 5 (R170) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), WISH COME TRUE STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

At the conclusion of an inquiry, the Stewards charged Jockey M Ganeesh who was found guilty under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Jockey M Ganeesh subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), BEST OF LUCK STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards inquired into the running and handling of BLACK DIAMOND. They took evidence from Trainer R Lines and Jockey J De Souza, the trainer and rider of BLACK DIAMOND respectively.

Trainer R Lines stated that BLACK DIAMOND had raced twice since being transferred to him and was disappointing on both occasions. He added that the gelding seems to be much better in trackwork that his performances in races indicate and he was unsure how he should be ridden to the best advantage. He therefore instructed Jockey J De Souza to ride with patience in the hope that BLACK DIAMOND would finish strongly.

Jockey J De Souza stated that he focused on relaxing BLACK DIAMOND in the first half of the race, and then shifted out approaching the 600M to close on the leaders. When asked why he did not display greater vigour at that point of the race, he replied that he was attempting to carry out his riding instructions. He added that BLACK DIAMOND finished the race well.

Having heard the evidence tendered and reviewed the vision of the race, the Stewards warned Jockey J De Souza that he must always be seen to ride in a positive manner and demonstrate urgency when appropriate, failing which, action may be taken against him in future.

RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), BEST OF LUCK STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

An inquiry was held into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS (Z Khairil) in the above race. The Stewards took evidence from Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer S Hamilton, the rider and trainer of I’M A GENIUS respectively.

Jockey Z Khairil stated that he had been instructed to sit where the gelding was comfortable but had received a slight check from MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh) at the 1000M and lost his position. He added that I’M A GENIUS’ response in the concluding stages was no more than fair.

Trainer S Hamilton explained that I’M A GENIUS, who had not raced for 5 weeks, may have been short of peak condition.

Having reviewed the vision of the race in conjunction with this evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanations tendered.

RACE 2 (R167) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), ABUNDANCE OF JOY STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards inquired into the possible interference in the straight and took evidence from App WW Cheah, the rider of DRAGON WALK, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines who is also the trainer of DRAGON WALK.

The Stewards found that App WW Cheah had allowed DRAGON WALK to shift inwards when not clear of SEMIFREDDO (SU Lim) approaching the 300M and again at the 200M, causing SEMIFREDDO minor inconvenience on both occasions. They severely cautioned App WW Cheah about the poor standard of awareness he displayed in this incident and warned him to improve in this regard under similar circumstances in future.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

PNTC STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – SUNDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY 2019, PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

AMENDMENT

COMPLAINT LODGED BY PNTC SECURITY DEPARTMENT AGAINST TRAINER S HAMILTON

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (3rd February 2019) into the above complaint and after taking evidence from Trainer S Hamilton, PNTC Security Guard Rai Basudev, Assistant Security Officer, Mr Mahendaraj a/l Singaravelu and Trainer S Hamilton’s Clerk, Ms Florence Chan Bee Tin, Trainer S Hamilton pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(1) in that she misconducted herself  on 29th January 2019 by being aggressive towards PNTC Security Guard Rai Basudev at the PNTC New Stable Complex and coming into contact with him. 

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account Trainer S Hamilton’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and her previous record. Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM2,500/- (Malaysian Ringgit Two Thousand Five Hundred) and informed of her Right of Appeal     (12.15 pm).

POST RACE URINE:

27 JANUARY 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 February 2019 (V19/014) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 22 bottles of coded urine samples and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27 JANUARY 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 7 February 2019 (V19/015) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 28 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

AMAZING

App L De Souza

App S Uzair

Medical

5

PISCES STAR

App L De Souza

App S Uzair

Medical

5

BLACK THORN

Unfixed

M Ganeesh

EA

6

ALL MY EYE

AK Lim

J De Souza

Medical

6

SUPREME SUPREME

Unfixed

SU Lim

EA

7

GOOD INTENTIONS

AK Lim

I Saifudin

Medical

8

TRIPLE ONE STAR

App L De Souza

App WW Cheah

Medical

8

WINNING TANGO

Unfixed

M Ganeesh

EA

10

SWIFT

AK Lim

SU Lim

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

PURAVI

Inappetant

Vet exam

(21 days embargo)

–

1

GHOST AFFAIR

Dehydration post-Penang race

Vet exam

–

1

ALRINA

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

1

SEA HORIZON

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

2

SALAHADDIN

Lame near fore fetlock

1000M/vet

–

3

THANK YOU BOSS

Bruised back

Vet exam

–

5

OUT OF NOWHERE

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

6

BIG SUPER

Bruised near fore suspensory

Vet exam

–

6

SELANGOR STAR

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

–

7

NEVERSAYNEVER

Bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

–

9

GREENSTONE

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

LIKA TIGER

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

Jockey AK Lim reported – making respiratory noises

1

EBTIHAAL

No significant finding

–

–

2

ORIENTAL SPIRIT

Cast near fore plate

–

–

3

GOOD DEAL

Slow to begin

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

–

3

MORE POWER

Cast off fore plate

    

3

LIM’S SINCERE

No significant finding

–

–

4

Nil

      

5

LISTEN

Epiglottic entrapment & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

CONFLIGHT

Cast off fore plate

–

–

5

SATELLITE BOY

Cast near fore plate

–

–

5

LISBOA STAR

No significant finding

–

–

5

BLACK THORN

No significant finding

–

–

6

PACIFIC PEARL

Cast off fore plate

–

–

6

NICATOR

No significant finding

–

–

7

STEP BY STEP

No significant finding

–

–

7

ELITE CONQUEROR

Stood still & very slow to begin / No significant finding

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

–

7

MR PAULANDRE

Sustained laceration over the left stifle & flank

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 4:40pm

8

GASSUR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

8

LA FAMILIA

No significant finding

–

–

8

MOGAN’S PRIDE

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

8

NINETYSEVEN-

EMPEROR

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

9

DROUGHT

No significant finding

–

–

9

CHAR KWAY TEOW

No significant finding

–

–

10

D’GREAT SWIFT

No significant finding

–

–

10

LIM’S MASTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

Nil

 

Suspension(s)

R4

Jockey O Chavez (CONFEAT) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in

Follow Up

R9

Jockey M Ganeesh / Trainer C Leck (CHAR KWAY TEOW)

Selangor Meeting – 6 Feb 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019

WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R166) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)

BEST OF LUCK STAKES

RED EASTERN (HS Gill) which refused to proceed to the start, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:36pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start) test before being declared to race again.

COLD WAR (J Low) was slow to begin.

PLATINUM TYCOON (SU Lim) was slow to find its stride.

At about 200M, MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh) was shifted outwards by his rider when rapidly gaining on SANDY’S PRIDE (App WW Cheah), which was leading, in order to avoid running onto heels.

Inquiries will be held into the running and handling of I’M A GENIUS (Z Khairil) and BLACK DIAMOND (J De Souza) at a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of I’M A GENIUS revealed no significant finding.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PLATINUM TYCOON, reported post-race that his horse was lame. A post-race veterinary examination of PLATINUM TYCOON revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of COLD WAR revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

LIM’S CHARGE

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Course scratching

1

NASI LEMAK

Inappetant

Vet exam

(21 days embargo)

Course scratching

1

RED EASTERN

Refused to proceed to the start

1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)

Withdrawn at 1:36pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R167) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

ABUNDANCE OF JOY STAKES

Acting on veterinary advice that LIM’S RANGER (C Goon) had sustained a cut to its near hind quarters (float injury), the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 2:05pm. The mare will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PEACH BOWL was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the request of Jockey R Shafiq at the start and was passed fit to race.

GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) was carried outwards by D’GREAT ELEGANCE (KC Wong) which jumped outwards and as a consequence, GOOD VIBRATIONS brushed with SUPER GOOD (J De Souza).

POLO GAGA (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride and had to be strongly urged to obtain a midfield position.

JET ACE (O Chavez) which was drawn outside, raced wide throughout.

At the 1100M, SUPER GOOD laid inwards causing GOOD VIBRATIONS to be crowded between SUPER GOOD and D’GREAT ELEGANCE. Thereafter GOOD VIBRATIONS was outpaced and forfeited ground.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SEMIFREDDO, reported post-race that he had been crowded against the rail approaching the 300M and again at about the 200M by DRAGON WALK (App WW Cheah) which laid inwards. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

From the 200M, LINING TOGETHER (M Ganeesh) laid outwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) revealed that it was exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of JET ACE revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

TRIPLE COIN

Insufficient recovery time

Vet exam

Course scratching

2

LIM’S RANGER

Cut to its near hind quarters (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 2:05pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R168) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

OVER FLOWING TREASURES STAKES

JABBAR (O Chavez) was slow to begin, and thereafter laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 200M.

Approaching the 1100M, HANGMAN (KC Wong) was crowded by LIM’S SENSATION (HS Gill) which shifted inwards in response to being crowded by MACHUNG STAR (J Low). Jockey J Low, the rider of MACHUNG STAR, was shown the vision of the incident and warned by the Stewards to allow sufficient room for horses on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

At about the 600M, SEGAR THE BEST (App A Zaimuddin) was eased to avoid the heels of HANGMAN. Thereafter SEGAR THE BEST was disappointed for clear running on the heels of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil) between the 550M and the 400M, and was forced to switch wide out to obtain clear running at the 300M.

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of SEGAR THE BEST, which was denied a run, was reminded of his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(11) to report to the Stipendiary Stewards as soon as possible after riding in a race should he become aware of anything that may have affected the performance or the chances of his horse in the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) and JABBAR revealed that the geldings returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S SENSATION revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

HANGMAN

+32

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R169) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GOLDEN FORTUNE STAKES

CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) was very slow to begin and jumped away awkwardly.

ABEBE (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

JUST DUIT (S Muniandy) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged. Jockey S Muniandy reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of JUST DUIT revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At about the 400M, RANT AND RAVE (J Low) shifted sharply inwards to obtain a run on the inside of D’GREAT WALK (KC Wong).

From the 200M, SAND BANK (R Rueven) shifted gradually outwards under pressure.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT WALK and BELIEVE IT OR NOT (SU Lim) revealed that the geldings returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Trainer S Siva, the trainer of the winner ZHUHAI, was questioned regarding the improved performance in today’s race. He explained that ZHUHAI has not raced for over 3 months due to a hoof problem which has been treated. He stated that the gelding had benefited from the break.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

BARKER ROAD KID

Near fore tendonitis

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R170) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

WISH COME TRUE STAKES

WE’RE THE WORLD (M Ganeesh) jumped inwards and brushed with D’GREAT ERA (HK Cheng) which jumped outwards.

LIM’S KEYWAY (HS Gill) threw its head up on jumping and was slow to begin as a consequence.

KUTTNER (KC Wong) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1000M, PLAYBOY SOON (App S Uzair) was crowded between LIM’S KEYWAY which laid outwards and KUTTNER which laid inwards. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

KUTTNER shifted inwards under pressure approaching the 200M, forcing Jockey KC Wong to ease and correct, and again shifted inwards under pressure approaching the 100M.

Prior to this race, Trainer SY Lim was questioned by the Stewards about his riding instructions to Jockey M Ganeesh for WE’RE THE WORLD, which won its last start but has demonstrated a variable racing pattern depending on the distance of the race. In the presence of Jockey M Ganeesh, he stated that he wished him to sit where the gelding was comfortable, but hoped that WE’RE THE WORLD would demonstrate sufficient speed to take a forward position.

In the race, WE’RE THE WORLD was positioned in rear until the straight. An inquiry was held into the running and handling of WE’RE THE WORLD. At the conclusion of the inquiry, the Stewards charged Jockey M Ganeesh under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were:

 1.      After brushing with D’GREAT ERA shortly after the jump, he chose to restrain WE’RE THE WORLD when he could have attempted to follow D’GREAT ERA and improve into midfield in the early stages.

2.       Approaching the 600M, he opted for an ambitious and unlikely inside run when he could have eased back less than one length and attempted to develop a run to the outside of BURN NOTICE (Y Aify).

3.       After switching outside for clear running which he obtained at about the 300m, he rode with insufficient vigour between the 300M and the 200M.

4.       When WE’RE THE WORLD commenced to shift inwards at about the 100M, his efforts to correct and straighten while riding a vigorous finish were not of the expected standard.

5.       From about the 100M, he took too long to pull his whip through to the left hand and was therefore unable to use it in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s poor record pertaining to charges laid under MRA Rule 44(10), his mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 11 February 2019 and to expire on 10 August 2019, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with his suspension in Race 7 today. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

5

SACRED SURFER

+27

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R171) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

OUG JADE WILAYAH SILVER BOWL STAKES

FIRST DANCE (R Shafiq) jumped outwards and brushed with WOW (App S Uzair).

At about the 1000M, SHOQEET (O Chavez) was crowded by AWATERE (J Low) to his outside and lost ground.

At about the 400M, D’GREAT DANGER (R Rueven) was briefly disappointed for a run on the heels of PROBABLY (Z Khairil) which compounded.

GADAWON (S Ruzaini) which drew a wide barrier, raced wide throughout. GADAWON which was beaten 23 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Between the 400M and the 200M, BACH’S AIR (S Salee) laid inwards under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT DANGER revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Trainer R Lines, the trainer of the winner, METIER STAR, was questioned regarding the improved performance in today’s race. He stated that METIER STAR had received interference shortly after the start last time out. He added that the gelding seems to go better for a strong rider and as such the switch to a more experienced apprentice had assisted. He further explained that METIER STAR had struggled to act on the track as his previous start, which was officially “Good” but he considered it to be loose on top.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

DIRECTOR

Near fore tendonitis

Vet exam

Course scratching

6

PLATOON

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

6

SHOQEET

+19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R172) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

GOOD HEALTH STAKES

THREE LIONS (App A Zaimuddin) was slow to find its stride.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) had to be urged in the early stages.

At about the 200M, CHAR SIEW (M Ganeesh) commenced to lay outwards under pressure causing SUPER EIGHT which was following, to be taken outwards in response and denied his rightful running.

An objection was lodged by Jockey O Chavez, the rider of SUPER EIGHT, placed third, against CHAR SIEW (M Ganeesh), placed second, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 150M mark. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of CHAR SIEW, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at about the 150M, he allowed his mount to shift outwards without adequate corrective measures, when not sufficiently clear of SUPER EIGHT.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 February 2019 and to expire on 17 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

A post-race veterinary examination of THREE LIONS revealed no significant finding. The gelding which was beaten 30 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

BIG BUS

Skin infection

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R173) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GONG XI FA CAI STAKES

MORALES (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

BEIJING STAR (S Ruzaini) was slow to find its stride.

ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 300M, D’GREAT RISE (J Low) laid inwards and briefly inconvenienced MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill). TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) which was following MAGIC RANGER, was forced to briefly ease.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of MORALES, requested a veterinary check pre-race.  MORALES was subsequently checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeons in the parade ring, on the way to the start and at the starting positions and, on each occasion, was passed fit to race. Jockey Z Khairil reported post-race that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MORALES revealed no significant finding.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BEIJING STAR, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BEIJING STAR revealed no significant finding. BEIJING STAR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

A post-race veterinary examination of CHAMPION FACE revealed no significant finding.

Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of IMMORTALITY, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12) for making celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

UNION JAC

Insufficient recovery time

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

COLONEL LINCOLN

Insufficient recovery time

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 9 (R174) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

EVERLASTING PROSPERITY STAKES

GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) fly-jumped leaving the stalls, then threw its head up and lost ground. GERMANIC was then outpaced in the early stages and unable to hold his position.

IMMORTAL LEGACY (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the early stages and threw its head up in response to being restrained.

AIR POWER (App L De Souza) was urged to remain in touch in the middle stages.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running.

ROGER (Z Khairil) laid outwards under pressure in the concluding stages.

ENDURANCE which was beaten 24 lengths and GERMANIC which was beaten 26 lengths, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performances.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

9

GERMANIC

+19

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDED

RACE 3 (R082) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 31 January 2019 (Thursday) at the Selangor Turf Club, enquired into the running and handling of BIG PARIS and took evidence from Jockey HS Gill and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of BIG PARIS respectively.

Trainer SY Lim stated that BIG PARIS, which is a maiden, tends to perform best when ridden handy. The gelding has also raced well when allowed to lead, but it is not essential that it does so.

Jockey HS Gill stated that BIG PARIS was never travelling with any fluency, and carried his head awkwardly under pressure in the middle stages. He added that BIG PARIS responded just fairly in the straight and was one-paced. The Stewards observed that in the last 400M, Jockey HS Gill appeared to ride in a manner different to his usual style. He seemed not to be in rhythm with his mount and was upright in the saddle, in comparison to his riding in Races 2 and 9 on the same day.

Jockey HS Gill explained that BIG PARIS laid outwards in the last 400M and therefore he kept a tight grip of the left rein and shifted his weight inwards in response. This may have caused him to appear more upright than usual, and he admitted that he found it difficult to keep rhythm with the gelding whose response was, in any case, limited. He had reported to a Stipendiary Steward immediately after the race that BIG PARIS was not striding out well, but failed to mention the fact that it also laid outwards.

Having heard this evidence and viewed the vision of the race, the Stewards accepted Jockey HS Gill’s explanation but warned him that, in future, he must take care to comply with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(11) to report to the Stipendiary Stewards anything that may have affected the performance of his horse in the race.

TUESDAY, 29 JANUARY 2019, OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST

RAJA MAHESA which bled, will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

POST RACE URINE:

19 & 20 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 February 2019 (V19/011) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 56 bottles of coded urine samples and 64 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

19 & 20 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 1 February 2019 (V19/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

AMI ELEVEN

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

6

LIM’S CASINO

Dehydration post- Penang race

Vet exam

–

7

SANDY MIGHT

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

8

THAI BAHT

Lame near fore foot

1000M/vet

–

8

VALERIUS

Bruised near fore shoulder

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, WEDNESDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

RED EASTERN

Refused to proceed to the start

1000M/vet (from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start)

Withdrawn at 1:36pm

1

PLATINUM TYCOON

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

(to be presented to Vet on 7/2/19 for a Vet check)

Jockey SU Lim reported lame

1

COLD WAR

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

1

I’M A GENIUS

No significant finding

–

–

2

LIM’S RANGER

Cut to its near hind quarters (float injury)

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 2:05pm

2

JOHNNY’S CAFÉ

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

JET ACE

No significant finding

–

–

3

POWERFUL FIGHTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

3

JABBAR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

3

LIM’S SENSATION

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

4

D’GREAT WALL

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

4

JUST DUIT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

4

BELIEVE IT OR NOT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

PORSENCE

No significant finding

–

App P Mogun reported – not striding out freely

5

PLAYBOY SOON

No significant finding

–

–

5

GET GOING

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

5

D’GREAT ERA

No significant finding

–

Jockey HK Cheng reported – not striding out freely

6

CONDADO

Cast off hind plate

–

–

6

D’GREAT DANGER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

7

THREE LIONS

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

8

CHAMPION FACE

No significant finding

–

–

8

MORALES

No significant finding

–

Jockey Z Khairil reported – not striding out freely

8

BEIJING STAR

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

Jockey S Ruzaini reported – not striding out freely

9

ENDURANCE

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

9

GERMANIC

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R5

Jockey M Ganeesh (WE’RE THE WORLD) – fined RM20,000/- under MRA Rule 44(10)
 

R8

Jockey M Ganeesh (IMMORTALITY) -fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12)

Suspension(s)

R5

Jockey M Ganeesh (WE’RE THE WORLD) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10)
 

R7

Jockey M Ganeesh (CHAR SIEW) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R1

Jockey Z Khairil (I’M A GENIUS) & Jockey J De Souza (BLACK DIAMOND)
 

R2

App WW Cheah (DRAGON WALK) & Jockey SU Lim (SEMIFREDDO) – Incident in the straight

Selangor Meeting – 20 Jan

TIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R089) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow to begin.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of BIG BUS, was unable to obtain cover in the early stages and as a consequence, the gelding over-raced.

At about the 500M, SANDY MIGHT (App WW Cheah) laid outwards on the bend causing HAHA BABE (R Rueven) to be inconvenienced.

Between the 400M and the 250M, D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App CK Khaw) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SANDY MIGHT and was shifted outwards to obtain clear running approaching the 200M.

Approaching the 200M, SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (App A Zaimuddin) was held up for clear running and at about the 100M, was inconvenienced by HAHA BABE dropping back.

Between the 150M and the 50M, M SEVEN (AK Lim) was briefly denied a clear run on the heels of ARLO (S Ruzaini) and subsequently raced in a narrow gap between ARLO and the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

SIX EMPIRE

Capacity field

–

EA

1

NATION THEATRE

Capacity field

–

EA

1

RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

1

ROGER

+18

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R090) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)

App A Suriya, the rider of STREET CHAMP, dropped his whip in the concluding stages and finished 2nd, beaten by a short-head. After reviewing the head-on vision of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that the whip drop was accidental. However, they imposed a fine of RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

RED EMPRESS (HS Gill) which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Trainer WC Lim into the disappointing performance of POLO MASTER (S Ruzaini) which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths.  Trainer WC Lim stated that he had no explanation, and a post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER revealed no significant finding. As POLO MASTER was a last-start winner, Trainer WC Lim’s attention was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in and out running. POLO MASTER which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

An inquiry was commenced into the running and handling of D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw). Evidence was taken from Mr TP Tang, the Owner of D’GREAT SWIFT and also the part owner (50%) of JJ STAR, which won the race. Mr Woon Chiun Wey, the Racing Manager of D’Great Stable, attended to assist with translation and to give his own observations.

Mr TP Tang stated that he expected both D’GREAT SWIFT and JJ STAR to perform well, and accordingly supported both horses in equal amounts. He stated that he was satisfied with the ride given to D’GREAT SWIFT.

Mr Woon Chiun Wey stated that he believe that the slow pace of the race had disadvantaged D’GREAT SWIFT. The inquiry will be continued at a date to be fixed in order to take evidence from App CK Khaw and Trainer R Lines.

RACE 3 (R091) CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on BRILLIANT DEAL in Race 3 (R091) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

PARISBAS (App A Zaimuddin) jumped outwards and brushed with GROUND CONTROL (S Mutaza).

FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 200M, GASSUR (S Ruzaini) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running, laid outwards and brushed with BRILLIANT DEAL (O Chavez).

Approaching the 100M, BRILLIANT DEAL commenced to lay inwards and buffeted with GASSUR.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

CONFOUND

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

3

FRANKLY MY DEAR

Capacity field

–

EA

3

KING OPERA

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R092) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1000/- as the passport of GOLDEN TYCOON (S Ruzaini) was not available for inspection. As such GOLDEN TYCOON was not permitted to race under MRA Regulation 10.1(c) and was scratched by the Stewards. 

LIGHTNING HERO (C Goon) was slow to find its stride.

ZOLVED (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 900M, SUN COIN (S Anandan) shifted inwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) to clip the heels of SUN COIN and to dip.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SUN COIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 900M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DETERMINETOSTRIKE.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Anandan’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, good 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 21 January 2019 and to expire on 2 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Between the 400M and the 300M, DETERMINETOSTRIKE was held up for clear running when attempting to find a narrow gap between SUPREME SUPREME (HS Gill) to the inside and BEAUTIFUL ONE (S Muniandy) to the outside.

At about the 300M, SUPREME SUPREME shifted abruptly outwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE to be crowded and unbalanced, to lay inwards and to lose ground. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Approaching 100M, SUPERWISE (J De Souza) laid inwards in response to SUN COIN shifting inwards towards her and in doing so, SUPERWISE caused CONFEAT (O Chavez) to be briefly crowded against the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

MEWTWO

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R093) METRO A – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID GROUP CUP

THESE STREETS (R Rueven) which was fractious in the barrier, jumped awkwardly outwards and then bounded outwards and lost considerable ground. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven explained that when THESE STREETS became fractious, the barrier attendant took hold of the bridle for fear that the gelding would plunge. In doing so, he accidentally loosened the bridle leaving Jockey R Rueven with limited control in the early stages. THESE STREETS, which returned lame near fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

TILSWORTH FREDDIE (C Goon) showed no pace despite being urged.

CAPTAIN JAZZ (App CK Khaw) raced wide and laid outwards throughout. The gelding which returned lame off fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey S Anandan reported that LIM’S SHOWCASE laid outwards at about the 500M and negotiated the bend with difficulty. The gelding which returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

CONFLIGHT which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

METIER STAR

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R094) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Acting on veterinary advice that MEIZU (HS Gill) had sustained multiple lacerations to its both hind legs, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:48pm. MEIZU will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SEGAR THE BEST (S Anandan) was slow to begin.

WILLIAM KING (C Goon) was outpaced for the majority of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

KUTTNER

Capacity field

–

EA

6

NOVA WARRIOR

Capacity field

–

EA

6

POWERFUL FIGHTER

Capacity field

–

EA

6

MEIZU

Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 12:48pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R095) METRO A (SW) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID STABLE CUP

Jockey A Aucharuz was declared to ride HIP HIP HOORAY but was unable to do so for medical reasons. Trainer SY Lim made an application to the Stewards for Jockey S Mutaza, a 1kg claiming Jockey, to be substituted as HIP HIP HOORAY has a history of unruly behaviour and Jockey S Mutaza is familiar with the gelding’s temperament. The Stewards acceded to this request.

PANDA BOMB (S Ruzaini) laid inwards on jumping, bumped with SATELLITE BOY (Z Khairil), threw its head up and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini reported that PANDA BOMB, after being crowded on jumping, just travelled fairly in the race and that his response to pressure was also no more than fair.

At about the 1000M, D’GREAT LIGHT (J Low) laid inwards causing PANDA BOMB to be eased to avoid his heels.

CONDADO (R Rueven) came under pressure from the middle stages. Jockey R Rueven reported that the gelding was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of CONDADO revealed no significant finding.

Between the 500M and the 400M, SHOWBOY (O Chavez) was disappointed for a run on the heels of TAFFETAS (J De Souza). SHOWBOY was angled outwards for clear running between the 400M and the 250M.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT LIGHT was denied clear running on the heels of HIP HIP HOORAY (S Mutaza), which weakened. D’GREAT LIGHT had to be shifted abruptly outwards at the 400M and thereafter raced wide out.

MR NEVERMIND (App L De Souza) laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 300M.

From 50M, PANDA BOMB laid inwards under pressure, forcing the rider to ease and correct.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

HIGH COUNCIL

Capacity field

–

EA

7

AWATERE

Cut near hind fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

SHOWBOY

+17

7

LIM’S CASINO

+17

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R096) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride STAR INVINCIBLE but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

Trainer S Edwards was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey J Mallyon to ride 1/2kg over on MR PAULANDRE.

STAR INVINCIBLE (AK Lim) reared on jumping and was slow to begin. STAR INVINCIBLE was also crowded by D’GREAT VULTURE (App CK Khaw) which jumped outwards.

At about the 1400M, MR WOLFF (App S Uzair) was restrained to take a position behind HAPPY DAYZ (App A Suriya) which crossed to lead while being restrained. MR WOLFF shifted outwards and brushed with NOVA RANGER (Z Khairil) which was briefly unbalanced. FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) which was following, was also inconvenienced. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

MR SCORSESE (S Ruzaini) which raced wide throughout, was reported by Jockey S Ruzaini to be lame post-race. A post-race veterinary examination of MR SCORSESE revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At the 200M, ATEEJ (O Chavez) laid in under pressure and briefly carried MR WOLFF which shifted inwards and caused MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon) to be eased to avoid contact.

HAPPY DAYZ which was beaten 19 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

DIRECTOR

Nail prick near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

MAJOR TOM

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 (R097) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockeys Y Aify and A Aucharuz were declared to ride SATELLITE GOLDEN and KENT THE PATCHETT respectively but were unable to do so for medical reasons.  Applications were made for 1kg claiming Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil respectively, to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to these requests, noting that both Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil are considered to be leading riders despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

AURORA AUSTRALIA (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and bumped with NADESIKO JAPAN (App N Varmah) which was taken inwards and brushed with GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (S Muniandy).

GOOD PEOPLE (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin and raced wide in the early stages in order to improve its position.

At the 600M, NICATOR (J Mallyon) was held up for clear running on the heels of READY TO FORCE (J De Souza). A post-race veterinary examination of NICATOR revealed that it returned with a cut to its off fore leg. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

App N Varmah, the rider of NADESIKO JAPAN, reported that his saddle slipped backwards at approximately the 500M.

Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of NOVA BATTLE, was warned by the Stewards for using his whip forward of the shoulder once at about the 200M.

RACE 10 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on SCRAT in Race 10 (R098) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

LUKE MAN (App N Varmah) got its head up on jumping and missed the break. App N Varmah reported that at this point of the race, his saddle slipped backwards. An inquiry into the running and handling of LUKE MAN will be held at a date to be fixed.

SUN LION (S Anandan) jumped outwards and brushed with CHIPS (J Low) which shifted outwards in response and crowded SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) to the inside of LUKE MAN. SACRED EMPIRE lost ground in the early stages as a result.

SUN LION over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 800M, SCRAT (M Ganeesh) rolled inwards on the bend causing SUN LION which was following, to be eased.

Approaching the 200M, SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) was held up for clear running on the heels of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil).

Approaching the 100M, SUN LION was disappointed for a run on the heels of SCRAT and then when switched outwards for clear running, laid outwards under pressure.

The Stewards reviewed the vision of the last strides in order to ascertain that Jockey S Anandan had complied with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(6) to ride fully to the line, and being satisfied that he had done, took no further action.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

SHOWAR

Capacity field

–

EA

10

GET GOING

Capacity field

–

EA

10

SILK ROUTE

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

10

SACRED EMPIRE

-21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R099) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MAGIC RANGER (C Goon) broke out of the starting gate and galloped loose past the finishing line before returning to the saddling area. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6:12pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruly behaviour.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) was slow to find its stride and showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

At about the 1000M, JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) laid outwards on the bend, and had to be eased to avoid the heels of BEST DREAM (App J Daniel).

Approaching the 200M, FLYING SHADOW (S Anandan) laid inwards under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

LIM’S GREETING

Bruised near fore tendon

Vet exam

Course scratching

11

MAGIC RANGER

Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 6:12pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

11

Nil

  

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

Trainer R Lines was fined under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence as read with MRA Regulation 17 for in that as the receiving Trainer, he was the person responsible for the lodgement of the Transfer Form when ASIA (W308) arrived into his stable but the said form was never lodged.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

BRILLIANT STAR

A Aucharuz

O Chavez

Medical

3

BRILLIANT DEAL

A Aucharuz

O Chavez

Medical

4

BEAUTIFUL ONE

Y Aify

S Muniandy

Medical

4

SUPERWISE

A Aucharuz

J De Souza

Medical

5

LIM’S SHOWCASE

Y Aify

S Anandan

Medical

6

SEGAR THE BEST

Y Aify

S Anandan

Medical

7

HIP HIP HOORAY

A Aucharuz

S Mutaza

Medical

8

STAR INVINCIBLE

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

9

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

HK Cheng

S Muniandy

Medical

9

SATELLITE GOLDEN

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

9

KENT THE PATCHETT

A Aucharuz

Z Khairil

Medical

11

NOVA ACE

HK Cheng

J Low

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

VALERIUS

Multiple injuries to its head & near fore leg

Vet exam

–

2

LIM’S MASTER

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

8

OUT OF NOWHERE

Stone bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

–

9

AMERICA TYCOON

Bruised of fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

9

HAPPY GHOST

Bruised 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, 20 JANUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

HAPPY EDDINGTON

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

1

BIG BUS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

MR CONNERY

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

POLO MASTER

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

2

RED EMPRESS

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

3

FIRST PRECINCT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

3

GROUND CONTROL

No significant finding

–

–

4

SUN COIN

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

4

SATELLITE MASTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

4

BEAUTIFUL ONE

No significant finding

–

–

4

DETERMINETOSTRIKE

Cast near fore plate

–

–

5

CAPTAIN JAZZ

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

5

LIM’S SHOWCASE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

THESE STREETS

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

5

CONFLIGHT

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

6

MEIZU

Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 12:48pm

6

WILLIAM KING

No significant finding

–

–

7

PANDA BOMB

No significant finding

–

–

7

CONDADO

No significant finding

–

Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely

8

GOD HELPS ME

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

8

HAPPY DAYZ

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

8

MR SCORSESE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey R Rueven reported – lame

9

SATELLITE GOLDEN

No significant finding

–

–

9

NICATOR

Cut off fore

Vet exam

–

10

RAINBOW FISH

No significant finding

–

–

10

LUCKY SIXTYSIX

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

11

MAGIC RANGER

Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 6:12pm

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

R2

App A Suriya (STREET CHAMP) – fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R3

Trainer SB Tan (WINNING TANGO) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
 

R4

Trainer HS Lim (GOLDEN TYCOON) – fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 10.1(c)
 

R8

Trainer S Edwards (MR PAULANDRE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R10

Trainer SY Lim (SCRAT) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
 

–

Trainer R Lines (ASIA) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 17

Suspension(s)

R4

Jockey S Anandan (SUN COIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R2

App CK Khaw / Trainer R Lines (D’GREAT SWIFT)
 

R10

App N Varmah / Trainer C Leck (LUKE MAN)

Selangor – 19 Jan 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R080) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride VELLENEX GENERAL but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

Approaching the 1100M, SEMIFREDDO (S Mutaza) was crowded on the inside of VELLENEX GENERAL (AK Lim) which was crowded to the inside of NOVA POWER (S Ruzaini) and LIM’S CHARGE (App A Zaimuddin). App A Zaimuddin, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, was shown the vision of the incident and severely warned that he must allow sufficient space to runners on his inside under similar circumstances in future.

Approaching the 500M, SUPER JOY (App A Suriya) was forced to race wide in order to make progress and thereafter continued to lay outwards and finished wide out.

MONTE CARLO (R Rueven) laid inwards under pressure from the 200M. Jockey R Rueven reported that his horse was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of MONTE CARLO revealed that it was lame near fore and exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines regarding the different tactics employed on ENDURANCE (App L De Souza) which led until the closing stages. Trainer R Lines explained that he had instructed App L De Souza to obtain a handy position but that no other rider attempted to take the lead and therefore App L De Souza found himself in front.  Trainer R Lines also stated that in his opinion, the easy lead had contributed to the improved performance from ENDURANCE.

RACE 2 (R081) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

ORIENTAL SPIRIT (J Mallyon) jumped outwards causing NOVA SPIRIT (S Ruzaini) which was slow to begin, to be carried outwards and to brush with WINTERFELL (App L De Souza).

NOVA SPIRIT was slow to find its stride and had to be strongly urged to obtain a midfield position.

Approaching the 1000M, TAKE A BOW (App S Uzair) shied away from ZENZERO (App A Suriya) on his outside and as a result, became awkwardly placed on the heels of WINTERFELL. As a consequence, App S Uzair was forced to check and ZENZERO lost ground.

Approaching the 400M, TAKE A BOW was disappointed for a run on the heels of WINTEFELL and was switched wide to obtain clear running. Thereafter TAKE A BOW commenced to lay outwards, in response to which App S Uzair used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand to straighten his mount. App S Uzair, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of the incident and warned that he may only use his whip in such a manner in an emergency situation and should attempt to straighten his mount using his reins.

From the 400M to the 200M, NOVA SPIRIT laid persistently outwards and caused WINTERFELL which was challenging on NOVA SPIRIT’s outside, to be taken outwards.

SABIK which was beaten 19 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

GORDON G

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R082) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

BIG PARIS (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards.

ANAK WARRIOR (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1400M, ELITE KINGDOM (C Goon) laid outwards when not fully clear of ORION (HK Cheng) which was forced to ease and also brushed with BEIJING STAR (Z Khairil) to his outside. Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of the incident and warned to demonstrate greater awareness to the position of other runners under similar circumstances in future.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIG PARIS, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG PARIS revealed no significant finding. An inquiry into the running and handling of BIG PARIS will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

ABEBE

Colic

Vet exam

Course scratching

3

RANT AND RAVE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Course scratching

3

FLEDGELING

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

3

THREE LIONS

-34

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R083) CLASS 4 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride TARZAN but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

ENCOSTA ZONE (J Mallyon) and APOLLO (App N Varmah) were both slow to begin.

From the 300M, D’GREAT EFFORT (J Low) commenced to lay inwards causing the rider to ease approaching the 200M to avoid running onto the heels of GHOST EMPEROR (App A Zaimuddin). Just inside the 100M, Jockey J Low was forced to ease when DUNE SAGA (R Rueven) shifted abruptly outwards into his path.

DYNAMIC EAGLE which was beaten 17 ¾  lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of DUNE SAGA, reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DUNE SAGA revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

The Stewards questioned Trainer S Siva regarding the improved performance of the winner, I AM THE BOSS (HK Cheng). Trainer S Siva stated that in his opinion, the horse had improved in condition after his last start 13 days ago and benefitted from the longer distance of this race, which was 1500M as opposed to 1300M previously. He added that after reviewing I AM THE BOSS’ previous start, in which the gelding got back in the field and suffered some bumping and crowding, he instructed the jockey to ride positively to avoid such problems today. Jockey HK Cheng who rode his 151st winner on I AM THE BOSS in this race, would not be entitled to claim any allowance as from Monday, 21 January 2019.

After the running of Race 4, Jockeys J Low and Z Khairil were called before the Stewards to explain why they apparently rode with lack of initiative and allowed their mounts to be positioned well off the speed in the middle stages.

Jockey J Low stated that in his opinion, D’GREAT EFFORT was unable to close on the leaders at this point of the race. The Stewards observed that he had not made a substantial effort to do so and he was warned to ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Jockey Z Khairil stated that SOON SEEKER is a dour stayer which would ideally be suited by further than the 1500M of today’s race and in his opinion, the horse would not have benefitted from being closer to the pace.

The Stewards noted that Jockey Z Khairil had been warned on previous occasions to take opportunities to develop his position when they present themselves. As such he too was warned to ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

FRENCH VINTAGE

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R084) OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey A Aucharuz was declared to ride OVERSEER but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

HAPPY BUFFALO (App A Zaimuddin) over-raced in the early stages and carried its head awkwardly approaching the bend at the 1000M.

D’GREAT RUN (J De Souza) over-raced in the early stages.

ROMAN WELLS (App N Varmah) was forced to race wide in order to obtain a prominent position.

At about the 400M, OVERSEER (AK Lim) was briefly held up for clear running on the inside of D’GREAT RUN.

HAPPY BUFFALO laid inwards under pressure from the 300M. Approaching the 100M, App A Zaimuddin was forced to ease briefly in order to avoid contact with JEFFREY (Z Khairil).

GLORY KID (C Goon) which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

App A Suriya, the rider of NAVAGIO, reported that his horse’s saddle slipped backwards at about the 400M.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT PERFECT, reported that his horse raced greenly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

MR WASHINGTON

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

5

GLORY KID

+21

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R085) CLASS 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

DUKE OF NORMANDY (S Salee) was slow to begin and had to be urged to obtain a prominent early position. As a consequence of the slow start, DUKE OF NORMANDY had no option other than to make progress on the outside and was wide in the early and middle stages.

Shortly after the jump, RAJA MAHKOTA (S Anandan) laid inwards and brushed with LUCKY JUSTICE (J De Souza).

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of STEP BY STEP, reported that at about the 600M, PLATOON (App L De Souza) which was racing on his outside, commenced to lay inwards. Thereafter he took a precautionary check to avoid PLATOON’s heels. In taking a precautionary check, Jockey HS Gill caused his mount to lay inwards briefly and inconvenienced RUM N RAISINS (J Low).

PLATOON laid outwards under pressure between the 400M and the 200M.

STEP BY STEP which was beaten 21 lengths and GADAWON which was beaten 23 1/4 lengths, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performances.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

INNIMINYMINEMOW

Capacity field

–

EA

RACE 7 (R086) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

ARECIBO (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

GOOD DEAL (S Mutaza) was slow to find its stride.

JUBILATION (S Ruzaini) and MY GOODNESS (C Goon) showed no pace in the early and middle stages despite being urged.

At about the 300M, LIM’S SENSATION (HS Gill) shifted slightly outwards causing WINNING STAR (M Ganeesh) to be taken outwards onto the heels of DROUGHT (Z Khairil), which laid inwards. WINNING STAR was then crowded between LIM’S SENSATION and DROUGHT, became unbalanced, and lost ground. ARECIBO, which was following, was forced to switch abruptly outwards to avoid the heels of WINNING STAR.

Trainer S Edwards was questioned about the improved performance of the winner, DROUGHT, which was returning from a three month break. He stated that DROUGHT had displayed a consistently good level of form during his last preparation until his start at Perak on 20th October 2018 where he performed disappointingly with no obvious explanation, after which he decided to give the gelding a break from racing.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

LIVELY DRAGON

Capacity field

–

EA

7

CASEY

Capacity field

–

EA

7

VOLANTE GENERAL

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

7

BIG SUPER

-18

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R087) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MORALES (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

BOOSTER (App L De Souza) was slow to find its stride and had to be urged to obtain a handy position.

Approaching the 1200M, ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin) was restrained to take a position following UNION JAC (HS Gill) on the inside. Immediately afterwards, ELITE ROCKET commenced to race ungenerously and lost ground.

Between the 500M and the 400M, ELITE ROCKET was held up for a clear run on the heels of SMART MASTER (S Mutaza).

Approaching the 200M, SMART MASTER was disappointed for a run on the heels of IMMORTAL LEGACY (AK Lim) and when shifted outwards to obtain clear running, caused JUST DUIT (S Muniandy) to be taken outwards onto the heels of BOOSTER. At about the 150M, SMART MASTER slipped outwards and bumped with JUST DUIT.

From the 100M, ELITE ROCKET laid outwards under pressure and when racing in close proximity with D’GREAT SUPREME (J Low), App A Zaimuddin accidentally knocked Jockey J Low’s whip from his hand.

MORALES which was beaten 26 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of SMART MASTER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he allowed his mount to shift outwards from the 200M without leaving sufficient room for horses which were already on his outside.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Mutaza’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 21 January 2019 and to expire on 10 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

DOMINATE

Capacity field

–

EA

8

ELF’S DREAM

Capacity field

–

EA

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

8

MORALES

-18

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R088) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

GERMANIC (App A Zaimuddin) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1200M, LIM’S ACTION (HS Gill) raced keenly and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of HERO CHAMPION (App J Daniel) which shifted inwards. App J Daniel, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer L Moy, was shown the vision of this incident and warned that he must respect the 2-length rule when crossing in front. LIM’S ACTION continued to over-race in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 300M, GERMANIC was shifted outwards for clear running and thereafter laid outwards between the 300M and the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

SNAGGLE PUSS

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Course scratching

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)

9

BULLISH LUCK

-16

Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

POST RACE URINE:

6 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 10 January 2019 (V19/001) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 bottles of coded urine samples and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 January 2019,  for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

6 JANUARY 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

The report dated 10 January 2019 (V19/002) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 January 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

TUESDAY, 15 JANUARY 2019, PERAK TURF CLUB

Acting on a subsequent veterinary examination report by Dr. Khor Li Li, the PNTC Veterinary Surgeon, on the condition of ASTRO FAME (C112) in Race 5 (R1582), CLASS 4 (A), 1700M on 30/12/2018 pertaining to his “Epiglottis Entrapment”, the Stewards rescinded the embargo (1000M/Vet and corrective surgery) imposed and ASTRO FAME is cleared to race.

POST-RACE URINE:

5th JANUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019

The report dated 17th January 2019 (V19/005) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 24 bottles of coded urine samples and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

5th JANUARY 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019

The report dated 17th January 2019 (V98/006) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 5th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

JET ACE

A Aucharuz

J Mallyon

Medical

1

VELLENEX GENERAL

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

3

WHAT

Y Aify

S Muniandy

Medical

3

ELITE GUSTAVO

Unfixed

S Anandan

EA

4

TARZAN

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

5

OVERSEER

A Aucharuz

AK Lim

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

GERMAN SPEED

Sore back

Vet exam

–

1

NOVA GENERAL

Bruised off fore back

Vet exam

–

3

AMI ELEVEN

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

–

3

PERCIUS

Bruised both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

–

6

FUNKADELIC

Bruised both hind bumpers

Vet exam

–

9

AUSSIE EAGLE

Respiratory distress

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

MONTE CARLO

Lame near fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely

1

SEMIFREDDO

No significant finding

–

–

2

HUN YEANG VILLAGE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

TAUROS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

2

SABIK

Poor Performance

1000M/vet

–

3

BIG PARIS

No significant finding

–

Jockey HS Gill reported – not striding out freely

3

ANAK WARRIOR

No significant finding

–

–

4

DYNAMIC EAGLE

Poor Performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

4

DUNE SAGA

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely

4

TARZAN

No significant finding

–

–

5

D’GREAT RUN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

5

NAVAGIO

Broken winded

1000M/vet (Requires pre & post trial scope)

–

6

GADAWON

Poor Performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

6

STEP BY STEP

Poor Performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

7

MY GOODNESS

No significant finding

–

–

7

WINNING STAR

No significant finding

–

–

8

BOOSTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

8

JUST DUIT

No significant finding

–

–

8

MORALES

Poor Performance

1000M/vet

–

9

D’GREAT HAWK

No significant finding

–

–

9

GERMANIC

Cut off hind

Vet exam

–

Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

Fine(s)

Nil

  

Suspension(s)

R8

Jockey S Mutaza (SMART MASTER) – 2 Selangor Turf Club race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R3

Jockey HS Gill (BIG PARIS)