Selangor February 26 Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017
SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2017

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
(Running rail in true position for the entire circuit)

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Michael Castillo (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Cadet Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R274) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SEA MASTER (J De Souza) which cast its near fore plate behind the barriers, was replated, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) jumped inwards and inconvenienced LITTLE JUMBO (App AK Lim).

GRANDE AFFARE (App S Zulfikri) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin. After viewing the barrier cameras, the Stewards were satisfied that the gelding became fractious prior to the gates opening and reared upon jumping.

SPARKLER (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly.

FULL MEANING had a tendency to over-race in the early stages despite the efforts of its rider, got its head up and raced ungenerously.

SEA MASTER, ELEGENT (M Ganeesh) and FULL MEANING were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 1100M, CHINO DIABLO (App SU Lim) had to be eased by its rider to avoid the heels of ABOVE THE MILLION (C Goon).

Approaching the 300M, VALBERRY (App M Hanif) was held up for a clear run behind SUPER GOOD (S Ruzaini) and had to shift out over that gelding’s heels to gain a clear run. Shortly after this incident, VALBERRY was placed in restricted racing room in between SUPER GOOD and SEA MASTER.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

FULL MEANING had a tendency to lay in despite the efforts of its rider from the 400M and approaching the 300M, inconvenienced ELEGENT. Approaching the 200M, FULL MEANING had a tendency to lay in despite the efforts of its rider and again momentarily inconvenienced SEA MASTER.

The right side winker of SEA MASTER became undone at approximately the 200M.

Approaching the 100M, ACE SURPRISE (SS Vanan) had to shift out to gain a clear run over the heels of ELEGENT which had a tendency to lay inwards and ran home well.

The Stewards questioned Trainer F Maynard into the improved performance of FULL MEANING given the gelding’s previous race starts. Trainer F Maynard explained that in his opinion, the rain-affected track, although “yielding”, suited the gelding. He further stated that it had just returned from a wind operation and had worked well throughout the week and expected an improved performance. The Stewards accepted Trainer F Maynard’s explanation and he was reminded of his obligations in relation to the Rules regarding in and out running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 HAPPY FAMILY Stewards’ Embargo 1000M/vet Course scratching
(1 month embargo)

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 Nil

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

RACE 2 (R275) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

App AK Lim, the rider of TOTALITY, was fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to utilize his claim fully.

Upon jumping, PERFECT RUN (App L De Souza) shifted outwards and CIZEN (C Goon) jumped inwards, inconveniencing LOVE GOES AROUND (HS Gill).

PERFECT PEARL (M Ganeesh) jumped outwards and inconvenienced SAM THE MAN (App M Hanif). As a result of this incident, SAM THE MAN shifted outwards and inconvenienced DEVIL’S CUT (TK Barnabas) and KUTTNER (F Yap).

SEGAR THE BEST (App A Zaimuddin) was caught racing wide throughout.

Approaching the 450M, SEGAR THE BEST had to be eased off the heels of SAM THE MAN.

The Stewards questioned App L De Souza, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, into the tactics that were adopted on PERFECT RUN in the home straight in particular why App L De Souza failed to show any vigour in his riding style over the final 300M.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 2
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, App L De Souza pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards from approximately the 300M to the winning post with sufficient vigour to gain the best possible placing.

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. The Stewards, in not issuing a more severe penalty, also took into consideration that he has a limited race riding experience. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App L De Souza’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 5 March 2017 and to expire on 3 April 2017, both dates inclusive. He was also advised that he must complete a series of trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to riding in races again. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:40pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark

2 Nil

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 Nil

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

RACE 3 (R276) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SHINING GLORY (App T Krisna) and GORDON G (HS Gill) bumped upon jumping.

TIDAL WAVE (L Sofhan) was slow to begin.

Upon jumping, RIGHTEO (SS Vanan) shifted inwards and inconvenienced BEAUTIFUL BABY (J Low) in onto MIA (App CK Khaw) and LAUS DEO (J Shankar).

BEAUTIFUL BABY was caught racing wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey J Shankar, the rider of LAUS DEO, reported that his whip broke during running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 Nil

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 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 3
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R277) PREMIUM RACE – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

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

WHILRLWIND (L Sofhan) jumped outwards and momentarily inconvenienced NOVA GENERAL (App A Zaimuddin).

SILVER MAN (C Goon) was slow to begin and was caught racing wide throughout the event.

TARZAN BOY (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to over-race and got its head up in the early stages.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey C Goon, the rider of SILVER MAN, and App A Zaimuddin, NOVA GENERAL, both reported that their horses raced greenly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 Nil

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 Nil

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

RACE 5 (R278) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

App S Zulfikri, the rider of MR EPIC, was fined RM200/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to utilize his claim fully.

The Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SPIN FIRE, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of MORE POWER, App AK Lim, the rider of POLO BOY, Jockey J Low, the rider of FATKID WONDERER, and Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of FULL BET into an incident approaching the 1050M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SPIN FIRE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1050M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of POLO BOY which in turn was taken in onto FULL BET and as a result, MORE POWER ran out of room whilst travelling on the rails and had to be severely checked by its rider and clipped heels, almost dislodging Jockey J De Souza. BUKIT SUBANG (App M Hanif), RAJAH BROOK (App SU Lim) and MR EPIC (App S Zulfikri) all suffered varying degrees of interference as a result of this incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’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 Jockey HS Gill’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3)

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 4
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

Malaysian race days with effect from 5 March 2017 and to expire on 18 March 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:20pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 Nil

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 GOBI RANGER -19

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

RACE 6 (R279) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

TAWQEET (S Salee) shifted outwards and bumped STAR CHOICE (J Low).

COMONBABY (C Goon) shifted outwards at the start and as a result, inconvenienced HAPPY EDDINGTON (J Shankar).

Approaching the 1100M, REMEMBER ME (App AK Lim) rolled in marginally resulting in MR PAULANDRE (J De Souza) having to ease off that gelding’s heels.

WINDCHASE (HK Cheng), THE MILLIONAIRE (S Ruzaini) and PERFECT ATTACK (App A Zaimuddin) all raced wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 900M, LEE BANK (App S Zulfikri) shifted outwards from a position on the rail behind the leader to race 3-wide and approaching the turn into the home straight, continued to race wide. After taking evidence from App S Zulfikri, in the presence of his Master, Trainer PS Kumaran, and Trainer M Sukri, the Trainer of LEE BANK, and after viewing the official patrol films in particular its previous race starts, the Stewards gave App S Zulfikri a “benefit of the doubt” in their opinion, he may have covered unnecessary ground, however, Trainer M Sukri was advised that the Stewards would be placing LEE

BANK on a 1-month embargo and that in future, App S Zulfikri would not be allowed to be nominated as the rider of this horse.

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of PERFECT ATTACK, reported that his saddle slipped backwards during running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 Q NINE MAX 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 Nil –
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 5
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

RACE 7 (R280) MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE A)

SHAHPUR JAT (App M Hanif) jumped awkwardly and bumped METEOR GARDEN (App S Zulfikri).

After taking evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer A Scott on the tactics that were adopted on PICASSO, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Krisna, the rider of ELF’S DREAM, 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 approaching the 1000M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of RUSH-MORE (J Shankar) resulting in that horse being taken in onto METEOR GARDEN (App S Zulfikri) and as a result, METEOR GARDEN had to be checked by its rider. SAYANG ME (App AK Lim) which was following, also had to be checked in this incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Krisna’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous good riding record and his submissions on penalty. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App T Krisna’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 5 March 2017 and to expire on 12 March 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:15pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
7 Nil

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 DOMINATE +15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 8 (R281) METRO B – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) was caught racing wide early before progressing forward to a leading position at the 1200M.

Approaching the 400M, FEISTY LEO (J Low) was disappointed for a run between SEA WORLD (App S Zulfikri) and MAGICAL TALENT (J De Souza) and as a result, had to shift in over the heels of MAGICAL TALENT to gain clear running.

Approaching the 400M, THE OMEGA MAN (App T Krisna) shifted out over the heels of JUSTICE WORLD and momentarily inconvenienced FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER.

Over the final 100M of the event, JUSTICE WORLD (S Ruzaini) rolled in marginally and brushed with SEA WORLD.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 Nil
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 6
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

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 FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER -15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 9 (R282) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

CUTTING TORCH (M Ganeesh) and SWAN SONG (HS Gill) raced wide in the early stages before progressing forward to gain a position outside the leader, SATELLITE LEGEND (HK Cheng) approaching the 1200M.

SWAN SONG raced wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 600M, DIRAC (Lou Ho) shifted wider on the track in an endeavour to gain a clear run and made the turn wide entering the home straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
9 Nil

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 Nil

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

Note:

 ALL RACES WILL BE REVIEWED

 ALL PLACED RUNNERS IN EVERY RACE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED POST-RACE

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

ADDENDUM
Change of Rider(s) – SATURDAY – 25 FEBRUARY 2017
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
7 MAGIC RANGER App Z Khairil App AK Lim Medical

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SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2017 & SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017

App A Zaimuddin was fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 50(4) for failing to submit his Permission to Ride Form to the Stewards on Saturday, 25 February 2017.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 7
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

App M Hanif was fined RM200/- for negligence under MRA Rule 50(4) for failing to submit his Permission to Ride Form to the Stewards on Saturday, 25 February 2017 and Sunday, 26 February 2017.

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RACE 4 (R268) CLASS 4 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 26 February 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the tactics that were adopted on TAUBOSS. After taking further evidence from Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer A Scott, the Stewards gave Jockey M Ganeesh a “benefit of the doubt” in relation to the tactics that were adopted in the home straight.

After reviewing the horse’s previous race starts and taking into consideration the evidence tendered, the Stewards noted their comments, however, Jockey M Ganeesh was reminded of his obligations in the strongest terms to ensure all his mounts are given the best possible chances to gain the best possible placings in all races.

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RACE 7 (R271) MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017

The Stewards, on 26 February 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the bit being incorrectly fitted on TAKE A BOW in the above race. After taking evidence from Trainer L Moy, Jockey HK Cheng and Dr Silamban Subbarao (Chief Starter), the Stewards did not take any action as Jockey HK Cheng was dislodged behind the barriers and this may have contributed to this incident.

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Change of Rider(s)
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
4 BAHAR App Z Khairil App AK Lim Medical
5 SPIN FIRE L Sofhan HS Gill Medical
6 THE MILLIONAIRE L Sofhan S Ruzaini Medical
9 NO NONSENSE L Sofhan J De Souza Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 GOOD VIBRATIONS Bruised near fore Vet exam –
suspensory ligament
2 STRAIGHTTOTHE- Urticaria Vet exam –
POINT
3 REAL MEAN Respiratory infection Vet exam –
4 PORSENCE Respiratory allergy Vet exam & –
Endoscopy exam
4 MULTIBLUE TOSCA Skin allergy Vet exam –
4 SECOND CHANCE Sole bruised near fore Vet exam –
6 SACRED KLASS Bruised off fore foot Vet exam –
6 DROUGHT Swollen left knee – Vet exam –
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 8
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

knocked
7 MR NEWMAN Corneal ulcer right Vet exam –
eye
9 BLADEMEISTER Bruised near fore foot Vet exam –
9 RED SAPPHIRE Bruised near fore foot Vet exam –

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 26 FEBRUARY 2017

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 GRANDE AFFARE No significant finding – Impounded
2 KUTTNER No significant finding – –
3 GORDON G Lame off fore 1000M/vet Jockey HS Gill
reported not striding
out freely
4 Nil
5 FAST RICH Cut on the near hind Vet exam –

5 MORE POWER No significant finding – –

5 SATURDAY’S No significant finding – –
DELIGHT
6 MR PAULANDRE Cut on the off hind Vet exam –
6 LEE BANK Racing manners 1 month embargo –
7 PICASSO Respiratory tract Vet exam at rest Impounded
abnormality
7 SAYANG ME Cut on the off fore Vet exam –
8 GRAND PRINCE Lame near fore 1000M/vet App WK Lee
reported – not
striding out freely
9 Nil

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

Fine(s) R2 App AK Lim (TOTALITY) – fined RM100/- for negligence
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
R4 Trainer C Leck (SILVER MAN) – fined RM100/- under MRA
Rule 65(5)(c)

R5 App S Zulfikri (MR EPIC) – fined RM200/- for negligence
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

25/2 & App A Zaimuddin – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 50(4)
26/2 App M Hanif – fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 50(4)

Suspension(s) R2 App L De Souza (PERFECT RUN) – 1 month under MRA Rule
44(10) & to complete a series of trials to the satisfaction of

the Stewards prior to riding in races again.
R5 Jockey HS Gill (SPIN FIRE) – 3 Malaysian race days under
MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R7 App T Krisna (ELF’S DREAM) – 2 Malaysian race days under
MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 9
SLTC, Sunday, 26 February 2017

Follow Up R7 Jockey M Ganeesh / Trainer A Scott (PICASSO)