Selangor February 4 Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017
SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2017

STATE OF TRACK: Good
(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 (R172) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

The Stewards questioned Jockey M Ganeesh, in the presence of Trainer PS Kumaran, into the tactics that will be adopted on KIM SALUTE in this event. Jockey M Ganeesh reported that from Barrier 1, he was instructed to go forward, and try and gain a position third or fourth placing and do his best in the straight to gain the best possible placing. Trainer PS Kumaran confirmed the instructions and this was supported by the Trainer’s Instruction Form. The Stewards informed Jockey M Ganeesh that they will be monitoring his ride.

Prior to being loaded into the barriers, AIR POWER (SS Vanan) reared high in the air, dislodging its rider. Jockey SS Vanan was examined by the Club Doctor and was passed fit to fulfill his riding engagements for the remainder of the day.

NOVEMBER SUCCESS (App WK Lee) jumped awkwardly and shifted inwards shortly after the start.

HAPPY AMIGO (J De Souza) jumped outwards, taking PRINCE NANO (App AK Lim) out onto HAHA BABE (App M Hanif) and as a result, those 2 horses lost ground.

Shortly after the start, AIR POWER shifted in and momentarily inconvenienced HAHA BABE.

CLAIM (Y Aify) and HAHA BABE both raced wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of AIR POWER, reported that his horse raced greenly throughout the event and Jockey C Goon, the rider of THE PROFESSIONAL, reported that the saddle on his horse slipped backwards during running.

The Stewards questioned Jockey M Ganeesh into his whip use on KIM SALUTE in particular in the home straight of this event as they were concerned that he may not have been striking the gelding, however, after viewing the official patrol films, the Stewards were satisfied and reminded him of his obligations.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 BUZZ MAN Lame near hind 1000M/Vet Course scratching
1 DON’TCALLME Colic Vet exam Course scratching
UNCLE

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 (R173) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

PIUS TOUCH (C Goon) proved difficult to be loaded into the barriers. Trainer C Robert was advised that the Stewards placed a warning on this horse and he must improve its barrier manners, or action may be taken against the gelding.

BULLISH LUCK (J Shankar) and WINGED FOOT (J Low) bumped heavily upon jumping.

Making the turn at the 1200M, RAINBOW CENTRE (App SU Lim) raced fiercely and had to be checked to the inside of PIUS TOUCH and raced roughly.

ELEGENT (Y Aify) and FLEDGELING (App KC Wong) were caught racing wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 100M, BULLISH LUCK had to shift out over the heels of FLEDGELING in an endeavour to gain clear running.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App SU Lim, the rider of RAINBOW CENTRE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer WC Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1100M in this race, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of JERAM GLORY (M Ganeesh) causing that horse to be taken in onto SPARKLER (App AK Lim) which in turn was taken in onto BULLISH LUCK, WINGED FOOT, UNME (App S Uzair) and VAGABOND (SS Vanan) which were all racing on the inside. These horses suffered severe interference as a result of this incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App SU Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 5 February 2017 and to expire on 19 February 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:25pm).

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.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 2
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

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 (R174) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

The saddle on BULL AND BEAR (SS Vanan) was readjusted behind the barriers.

Shortly after the start, FUMIO (J Low) had to be eased off the heels of NEW CLASSMATE (App CK Khaw).

THUNDER KING (J Shankar) and CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App S Zulfikri) both raced wide throughout the event.

Over the final 250M, CHINESE SILHOUETTE (App SU Lim) had a tendency to lay in under pressure, momentarily inconveniencing THUNDER KING.

Jockey J Shankar, the rider of THUNDER KING, was warned that in future he would be expected to ride all his horses out to the end of the race or action may be taken against him.

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
passed fit to start.
RACE 4 (R175) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Upon jumping, FULL BET (SS Vanan) shifted outwards and ELF’S DREAM (App T Krisna) jumped inwards resulting in JET ACE (J Shankar) becoming severely inconvenienced.

SALAHADDIN (App AK Lim) jumped awkwardly.

Rounding the 1200M turn, BLACK IS POWER (App A Zaimuddin) had to be checked off the heels of DELTA WING (J Low) when DELTA WING rolled in marginally.

TRUE IDENTITY (App WK Lee), CUTTING TORCH (App S Uzair) and D’GREAT SWIFT (App L De Souza) were caught racing wide throughout the race.

Approaching the 350M, JET ACE (J Shankar) was inconvenienced when attempting a run between DELTA WING on the inside, which had a tendency to shift out and TRUE IDENTITY which rolled in marginally and as a result, had to be eased by its rider.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 3
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

Approaching the 100M, CUTTING TORCH had to momentarily ease as a result of FULL BET shifting in under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 FULL MEANING Lame near 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)
4 Nil

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

RACE 5 (R176) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) jumped awkwardly and veered in sharply resulting in the rider having to straighten the mare.

JERAM VILLAGE (App AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards and D’GREAT SURPRISE (App CK Khaw) jumped inwards resulting in SHAHPUR JAT (App M Hanif) and STEEL CUTTER (Y Aify) being tightened for room and losing ground.

An objection was lodged by Jockey J Low, the rider of DANCING TSURU, placed second against JERAM VILLAGE (App AK Lim), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the concluding stages.

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 Y Aify, the rider of STEEL CUTTER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1100M, he shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of JERAM VILLAGE resulting in that horse being taken inwards onto SUPER VICTORY (M Ganeesh) and as a result of this shift, SUPER VICTORY and JERAM VILLAGE had to be checked over the heels of CIZEN MAN (C Goon).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 5 February 2017 and to expire on 12 February 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:30pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 NEW YORK CITY 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)
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 4
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race
Horse
5 CIZEN MAN +15

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

RACE 6 (R177) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:05pm.

Upon jumping, THE MILLIONAIRE (L Sofhan) shifted outwards and inconvenienced TILSWORTH MALI (App T Krisna) out onto ITS ONLY MONEY (SS Vanan).

MARIO ATTILA (App S Uzair), LIM’S MIRAGE (HS Gill), GHOST CITY (Lou Ho) and RED SAPPHIRE (App CK Khaw) all raced wide throughout the race.

App S Uzair, the rider of MARIO ATTILA, was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 400M.

The Stewards questioned Jockey J De Souza, the rider of WELLINGTON HAMMER, App S Uzair, the rider of MATIO ATTILA, in the presence of his Master, Trainer A Scott into an interference at approaching the 1100M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J De Souza, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that at approaching the 1100M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of MARIO ATTILA resulting in that horse having to be severely checked by its rider. ITS ONLY MONEY (SS Vanan) was also inconvenienced as a result of this incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’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 13 February 2017 and to expire on 25 February 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:20pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 MR EPIC Capacity field – EA

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

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.

RACE 7 (R178) BANDED 55 – 71 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LEE BANK (App S Zulfikri) and JUSTICE WORLD (App T Krisna) bumped upon jumping.

GOODFELLAS (J Shankar) jumped inwards and inconvenienced PROHIBITION (App A Zaimuddin).

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 5
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race
Horse
GORDON G (HS Gill) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and got its head up.

TIDAL WAVE (App SU Lim), IDEAL GUIDE (J De Souza) and PROHIBITION were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

LEE BANK made the turn in the home straight at the 500M wide.

Approaching the 300M, JUSTICE WORLD had a tendency to lay in under pressure when being struck with the whip resulting in App T Krisna having to stop and straighten the gelding.

Approaching the 200M, GHOST EMPEROR (Lou Ho) had to shift out over the heels of JUSTICE WORLD in order to gain clear running.

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.

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

7 IDEAL GUIDE -38

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

RACE 8 (R179) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

PERFECT PEARL which shifted its off fore plate as a result of the gelding standing on the toe clip, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:14pm behind the barriers. A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT PEARL 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.

BANKERS CALL (J De Souza) which proved difficult to be loaded, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

MR PAULANDRE (App M Hanif) and SPIN FIRE (L Sofhan) bumped heavily upon jumping.

Q NINE MAX (App A Zaimuddin), MR PAULANDRE and MAZANDARAN (C Goon) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

BAAB AL NASR (App T Krisna) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages, got its head up and raced ungenerously. Making the turn at the 1000M, SPIN FIRE (L Sofhan) was over-racing and as a result, made contact with the near hind of BAAB AL NASR and as a consequence, BAAB AL NASR lost ground and raced at the rear of the field thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination of BAAB AL NASR revealed that it had sustained a cut to its near hind leg, archilles tendon and it was severely lame near hind. The gelding was subsequently humanely euthanized given the severity of the injury.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 6
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

SEGAR THE BEST (HS Gill) was held up for a clear run approaching the 400M to the 300M where the gelding had to shift out over the heels of BANKERS CALL to gain a clear run.

App AK Lim, the rider of FATKID WONDERER, was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at approximately the 150M mark.

Making the turn in the front straight, ZHUHAI (SS Vanan) shifted outwards and bumped MAZANDARAN out onto Q NINE MAX.

Over the final stages of the event, HAPPY EDDINGTON (J Shankar) shifted in abruptly resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 MOGAN’S PRIDE Lame near hind 1000M/Vet Course scratching
8 SACRED KLASS Capacity field – EA
8 PERFECT PEARL Shifted off fore plate, 1000M/Vet Withdrawn at
nail prick & lame off 5:14pm
fore
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 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 9 (R180) CLASS 5 – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

App AK Lim, the rider of GENERAL G, was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for not claiming a portion of his allowance.

STREET CHAMP (SS Vanan) jumped awkwardly.

ANGEL OF MINE (App A Zaimuddin) jumped awkwardly and got its head up.

ANGEL OF MINE, ALL WEALTH (L Sofhan), COCONUT (C Goon) and KING FAALCON (J Shankar) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

GENERAL G which was beaten 25 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
9 KING OF THE Capacity field – EA
CREEK
9 BLACK TRISTAR Capacity field – EA
9 PERFECT FIXER Capacity field – EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 7
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

again.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race
Horse Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9
STREET CHAMP
+16
9
GENERAL G
-30
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

RACING STEWARDS’ REPORT – THURSDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2017

APPEAL BY JOCKEY J DE SOUZA AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF 2 MONTHS AND FINE OF RM10,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 136(3)(b) IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS IN CONNECTION WITH URINE SAMPLE CODED “17082” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM HIM ON 19 JULY 2016 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AND RETURNED POSITIVE TO “PHERTERMINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF MRA RULES

The Selangor Turf Club Panel of Racing Stewards heard the above appeal on 2 February 2017.

After considering submissions from Jockey J De Souza and the Chief Stipendiary Steward (SLTC), the Panel allowed the appeal on the suspension, however, dismissed the appeal on his fine of RM10,000/-. His deposit will be refunded.

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SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2017

App M Hanif was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 50(4) for failing to submit his Permission to Ride Form.

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ADDENDUM / AMENDMENT

RACE 4 (R146) CLASS 4 – 1300M (LONG COURSE A) GOOD FORTUNE STAKES, MONDAY, 30 JANUARY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017 (TUNKU GOLD CUP – Triple Crown Series 1st Leg)

Jockey C Goon, the rider of LOVE GOES AROUND, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for striking his horse forward of the shoulder.

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 8
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

SLTC, MONDAY, 30 JANUARY 2017

Fine(s) R4 Jockey C Goon (LOVE GOES AROUND) – fined RM500/-
under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i)

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

POST RACE URINE:
21 & 22 JANUARY 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017

The report dated 2 February 2017 (V17/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 50 coded urine and 50 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
21 & 22 JANUARY 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2017

The report dated 2 February 2017 (V17/013) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
Nil

NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 HOFBURG PALACE Lame off fore – toe 1000M/Vet –
crack
2 BLADEMEISTER Bruised off fore Vet exam –
fetlock
5 BIG SURPRISE Lame near fore 1000M/Vet –
tendonitis
7 MAGICAL TALENT Urticaria / Allergy Vet exam –
reaction
7 TILSWORTH Tendonitis off fore Vet exam –
FRANKIE (2 weeks embargo)
9 LIM’S PERFECT Lame near hind 1000M/Vet –
fetlock

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

Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 9
SLTC, Saturday, 4 February 2017

SLTC, SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2017

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 Nil
2 UNME Lame off fore 1000M/Vet –
3 WILL BE BETTER No significant finding – –
4 JET ACE Lame near fore 1000M/Vet Impounded
5 STEEL CUTTER No significant finding – –

5 SUPER VICTORY Returned making Vet exam –
abnormal respiratory
noises
6 WELLINGTON Cut to its both hind legs Vet exam –
HAMMER
6 IT’S ONLY MONEY Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
7 GOODFELLAS No significant finding – Impounded
8 BANKERS CALL Proved difficult to be 1000M/vet (from –
loaded the starting stall)
8 BAAB AL NASR Cut near hind, archilles Euthanized –
tendon & severe lame
near hind
8 PERFECT PEARL Shifted off fore plate, 1000M/Vet –
nail prick & lame off
fore
9 GENERAL G Poor performance / No 1000M/Vet –
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 App S Uzair (MARIO ATTILA) – fined RM500/- for negligence
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
R8 App AK Lim (FATKID WONDERER) – fined RM250/- for
negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

R9 App AK Lim (GENERAL G) – fined RM100/- for negligence
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

4/2 App M Hanif – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 50(4)

Suspension(s) R2 App SU Lim (RAINBOW CENTRE) – 3 Malaysian race days
for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R5 Jockey Y Aify (STEEL CUTTER) – 2 Malaysian race days for
careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R6 Jockey J De Souza (WELLINGTON HAMMER) – 2 Malaysian
race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up Nil