Selangor Meeting – 9 April 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 9 APRIL 2022

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course C (Rail @ 6M & Cutaway)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R427) CLASS 5 (B) – 1500M (C6 LONG COURSE)

4	SING DARCI (MM Firdaus)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. An inquiry was opened into the improved performance. *(See Report)
5	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (Y Aify)	Vet inspection: Broken winded – 1000M/vet & scope at rest.
9	AIR POWER (L De Souza)	Jumped inwards at the start, bumping TRINITY REVIVAL.
10	TRINITY REVIVAL (App R Nuqman)	Bumped at the start.

Trainer KF Coetzee, when questioned regarding the significant improvement of form of SING DARCI (MM Firdaus), advised that at its 2 previous starts, SING DARCI had missed the start. It was adversely affected by either being placed in the stalls early or being delayed in the stalls due to an incident. This had caused the gelding to be slow into stride and then having to race within the field which it did not relish. He was also of the opinion that today’s race was a significantly weaker Class 5 (B) and the fact that it started from the outside barrier, it had been unimpeded and able to lead easily. The Stewards noted his explanation and Trainer KF Coetzee was advised that it was expected that SING DARCI maintain a consistent form in line.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GOOD DEAL	Capacity field	–	EA
1	NEW SENSATION	Capacity field	–	EA
1	EMPEROR WARRIOR	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 (R428) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (C6 LONG COURSE)

1	GHOST BAY (App AR Raiyan)	Slow into stride. Fell when attempting to jump a fallen horse at the 500M.
4	BIG BANK (CK Khaw)	Fell at the 500M. Inquiry will be conducted at a later date. *(See Report)
5	MR EXCHEQUER (J Shankar)	Shifted in at the start, bumping ORION. Blundered badly when attempting to jump a fallen horse, dislodging its rider.
8	ORION (L De Souza)	Tightened shortly after the start and then raced wide.
9	SONNY BILL (R Rueven)	Slow into stride. Rider dropped whip at about the 300M (placed fourth). – Fined RM500/-.

App AR Raiyan, Jockey CK Khaw and Jockey J Shankar were all taken to hospital for further observation and treatment. An inquiry into the fall of GHOST BAY, BIG BANK and MR EXCHEQUER will be conducted at a later stage when the riders are available to give evidence.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	BALOR	Capacity field	–	EA
2	BAOYE CHAMPION	Capacity field	–	EA
2	FLEDGELING	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 (R429) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800M (C6 LONG COURSE)

4	LIM’S LEADER (KC Wong)	When the start was affected, the gelding refused to jump and took no part in the race. 1 Starting Stall.
5	GENERAL ORDER (MM Firdaus)	Raced wide in the middle stages and then laid inwards over the final 100M.
6	FIRST PASSTHEPOST (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
10	LIM’S MASTER (App R Nuqman)	Broke through the barrier prior to the start and was quickly restrained. Vet examined prior to the start and passed fit to race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	IRON FIST	Nail prick 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.

RACE 4 (R430) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1600M (C6 LONG COURSE)

1	AIR BOSS (Y Aify)	Slow into stride, crowded and had to be steadied near the 1000M.
4	STRIKE FOR SHINING (App M Ekdihar)	Slow into stride and eased off heels at the 1000M.
5	LITTLE PONY (KC Wong)	Shifted in, crowding runner near the 1050M. Rider reprimanded.
8	STRONG N BRAVE (HK Cheng)	Had to be steadied inwards near the 1000M.
9	MAGIC PLAYER (KC Wong)	Withdrawn at 2:21pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	ENFORCE	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 (R431) CLASS 4 (B) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

This race was run in rain.

JABBAR

(F Herholdt)

Raced wide throughout. Vet Inspection: No sigficant finding.

SMART INVESTMENT

(App Clyde Leck)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	TILSWORTH MICK	Capacity field	–	EA
5	ELISE	Capacity field	–	EA
5	MADE IN CHINA	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 (R432) CLASS 4 (A) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

1	ESTIJAAB (F Herholdt)	Had to be steadied near the 150M.
3	REDOUBT (HK Cheng)	Shifted in over the concluding 200M, causing ESTIJAAB to steady. Rider reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount.
7	TERMS OF REFERENCE (MM Firdaus)	Slow into stride.
8	METAGROSS (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
9	SHANGANI (KC Wong)	Fractious in the stalls. Vet inspection: Bleeding from one nostril. Withdrawn at 3:48pm. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	HAPPY BOX SIX	Capacity field	–	EA
6	CHIEF OF ARMY	Capacity field	–	EA
6	TRAFALGAR	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R433) CLASS 4 (B) – 1250M (C6 LONG COURSE)

2	PANCA DELIMA (F Herholdt)	Steadied and had to be eased inwards near the 1000M. Was inclined to hang in thereafter.
4	STAY THE COURSE (App WW Cheah)	Shifted in at the 1000M causing other runners to steady. Rider reprimanded.
6	GEORGETOWN (L De Souza)	Eased when crowded near the 1000M, losing its forward position. Inclined to lay inwards over the final 50M.
8	BEST BAY (MM Firdaus)	Steadied near the 25M when crowded.
10	MENTAL (App Clyde Leck)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	VAIN TYCOON	Stone-bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
7	PROPLAYER	Capacity field	–	EA
7	UNDER OATH	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R434) COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1200M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

SYMBOL OF COURAGE

(App WW Cheah)

Shifted out at the start, bumping runner.

HANDSOME BENZ

(App R Nuqman)

Bumped on jumping and had to be steadied, losing ground. Raced wide throughout.

CRAZY DREAMS

(App S Sia)

Rider warned against using his whip forward of the shoulder.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	NOT USUAL PRINCE	Float injury	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 (R435) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

4	O’REILLY BAY (Y Aify)	Slow into stride.
7	GORDON G (L De Souza)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
8	SIEW YUK (App M Ekdihar)	An inquiry will be conducted into the running and handling at 11am on Thursday, 14 April 2022.
9	GOLDEN COIN (App S Sia)	After being slow to begin, raced wide throughout.
10	GOLDEN STATES (KC Wong)	Taken wide outwards near the 50M to obtain clear running.
11	TRUMPS UP (App I Fikri)	Shifted out over the final 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	I AM MIDAS	Bruised near fore knee	Vet exam	Course scratching
9	TRINITY FLYING	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SUPER LINE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R436) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE)

LION CONQUEROR

(R Rueven)

Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. 1 Starting Stall test.

GIANT KILLING

(App A Najib)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

NOVA PHOENIX

(KC Tham)

Crowded near the 800M and when being steadied, lost ground. Rider again reminded to moderate the use of his whip.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	BUKIT SUBANG	Capacity field	–	EA
10	LUCKY RED	Capacity field	–	EA
10	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.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 10 (R404) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (C6 SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

On inquiry, App S Sia, the rider of MISE EN GARDE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Sia’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 11 April 2022 and to expire on 17 April 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 4 (R366) CLASS 3 – 1100M (A4 SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

SCOOBY DOOBY DOO was withdrawn when reported as being lame on the near hind and was imposed a 1000M/vet test.

A subsequent inspection of SCOOBY DOOBY DOO by the Chief Veterinary Surgeon revealed the gelding to be sound. This was again confirmed on 28 March 2022. As such, the embargo placed on SCOOBY DOOBY DOO (1000M/vet on 26 March 2022) is expunged.

FOLLOW-UPS – SATURDAY, 2 APRIL 2022

RACE 1

A subsequent veterinary inspection of HORSE KING on Tuesday, 5 April 2022, revealed that the gelding which was unplaced, had a punctured wound of the off hind fetlock. Trainer V Sivan’s representative advised that this wound would be treated and HORSE KING would return to work shortly thereafter.

RACE 6

Trainer F Maynard stated that OTTAWA which finished last, may have been affected by the nature of the track as it had travelled in a 3-wide position throughout, however, it pulled up well and it was intended to continue with the gelding’s training regime.

RACE 8

When questioned, Trainer R Lines advised that there were no real issues with the gelding post-race, however, it is noted in the Stewards’ Report that it had been trapped wide throughout. He further advised that it was the gelding’s worst performance in some time. It was his intention to continue with its training regime.

APPEAL BY JOCKEY JAI SHANKAR A/L THANGGARAJU (J SHANKAR) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MONTHS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “NOVA DASHING” IN RACE 10 (R172) ON 2 FEBRUARY 2022 (WEDNESDAY) AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 4 April 2022 (Monday).

The Appeal Panel heard submissions from Jockey J Shankar, Mr S Siva, the Trainer of NOVA DASHING, Mr Luis Woon Chiun Wey, Manager for the Owner of NOVA DASHING and the SLTC Chief Stipendiary Steward.

After considering the evidence, the Appeal Panel allowed Jockey J Shankar’s Appeal and quashed the charge. Further, they ordered that the appeal deposit be refunded.

APPEAL BY JOCKEY JAI SHANKAR A/L THANGGARAJU (J SHANKAR) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF FOUR (4) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “BLACK THORN” IN RACE 6 (R302) ON 13 MARCH 2022 (SUNDAY) AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

After further consideration, the Appeal Panel acceded to Jockey J Shankar’s request for his Stay of Sentence to be granted effective 6 April 2022, pending the above Appeal.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS:

26 MARCH 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

The report dated 31 March 2022 (V22/045) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine samples and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS:

26 MARCH 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2022

The report dated 31 March 2022 (V22/046) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 March 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS:

2 APRIL 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

The report dated 8 April 2022 (V22/050) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 35 coded urine samples and 39 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 April 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

REPORT OF ANALYSIS:

2 APRIL 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022

The report dated 8 April 2022 (V22/051) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 April 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “J-4269” which revealed the presence of “pseudoephedrine”.

It was established that this sample was received from Jockey S Ruzaini. Acting under the provisions of MRA Rule 136(3)(b), Jockey S Ruzaini was stood down from riding in races / barrier trials / trackwork until such time as a “Clearing Sample” has been provided and found to be free of any prohibited substances. An inquiry into this finding will be conducted at a date to be fixed.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	D’GREAT SWIFT	CK Khaw	App WW Cheah	Medical
3	GENERAL ORDER	App AR Raiyan	MM Firdaus	Medical
4	LITTLE PONY	CK Khaw	KC Wong	Medical
5	MISE EN GARDE	CK Khaw	L De Souza	Medical
5	BIG DALLAS	App AR Raiyan	App R Nuqman	Medical
5	LIMITLESS VENTURE	J Shankar	J De Souza	Medical
5	LIM’S TORPEDO	S Ruzaini	Y Aify	Stewards’ order
6	MYO	S Ruzaini	L De Souza	Stewards’ order
6	TERMS OF REFERENCE	CK Khaw	MM Firdaus	Medical
7	BIG KING	App AR Raiyan	App R Nuqman	Medical
7	BEST BAY	CK Khaw	MM Firdaus	Medical
7	PACIFIC MYSTICAL	Unfixed	KC Wong	EA
8	CHOCANTE	S Ruzaini	KC Wong	Stewards’ order
8	SYMBOL OF COURAGE	CK Khaw	App WW Cheah	Medical
8	HAKUNA MATATA	App AR Raiyan	MM Firdaus	Medical
9	ROTI KAYA	CK Khaw	MM Firdaus	Medical
9	MONDAY	App AR Raiyan	App R Nuqman	Medical
9	GORDON G	S Ruzaini	L De Souza	Stewards’ order
10	MIGHTY PHOENIX	CK Khaw	App R Nuqman	Medical
10	NOVA PHOENIX	S Ruzaini	KC Tham	Stewards’ order

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SACRED ACCORD	Sore back	Vet exam	–
7	MOONGATE FIVE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 9 APRIL 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

Broken winded

1000M/vet & scope at rest

–

GHOST BAY

Bleeding from the nose due to trauma of falling on the track

Vet exam

–

BIG BANK

Fractured near side femur

–

Humanely euthanized

SUN FORCE

Cast off hind plate

–

LIM’S LEADER

Refused to jump & took no part in the race

1 Starting Stall

–

JABBAR

No significant finding

–

SHANGANI

Fractious in the stalls

1 Starting Stall

–

CONSTANT JUSTICE

No significant finding

–

LION CONQUEROR

Proved difficult to load, delaying the start

1 Starting Stall

–

MERCHANT MARINE

No significant finding

–

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey R Rueven

SONNY BILL

9/4/22

RM500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up (s)

Inquiry into the fall of GHOST BAY, BIG BANK & MR EXCHEQUER.

App M Ekdihar (SIEW YUK)

–

Jockey S Ruzaini (Sample coded “J-4269)