Selangor May 6 Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
SATURDAY, 6 MAY 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 (R578) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

GOOD VIBRATIONS (App L De Souza) which cast its off fore plate behind the barriers, had to be replated, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

At the request of Jockey S Anandan, the saddle on VALBERRY was readjusted behind the barriers as the saddle had moved forward. VALBERRY then broke through the front gates on 2 occasions and was apprehended quickly. VALBERRY was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to take its place in the field and reboxed. The mare will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported after the race that VALBERRY returned with a cut on its left nostril. The mare will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

DRAGON WALK (App T Krisna) reared as the gated opened and as a result, began awkwardly.

VALBERRY jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

SPARKLER (App SU Lim) jumped outwards and inconvenienced ARLO (S Ruzaini) onto MY TOUCH (J Shankar) and as a result ARLO had to be checked by its rider.

ZAC GALLANT (S Sandana) jumped awkwardly.

DUBLEO BEAUTY (M Ganeesh), ZAC GALLANT and DRAGON WALK were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

The Stewards questioned Jockey SS Vanan and Trainer R Lines into the disappointing performance of the last start winner, CHAMPAGNE ROSE. Jockey SS Vanan stated that in his opinion, CHAMPAGNE ROSE was too long in the stalls and he placed the mare under pressure in the early stages to gain a midfield position but it failed to respond to his

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riding at all stages throughout the event, however in the concluding stages, the mare ran home well.

Trainer R Lines explained that in the mare’s previous race starts, it was loaded last and the mare has shown early gate speed on previous occasions. He further stated that he was disappointed with the performance.

The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, gave Jockey SS Vanan a “benefit of the doubt” on this occasion, however, sternly reminded him of his obligations under similar circumstances in future. A post-race veterinary examination of CHAMPAGNE ROSE revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 HAPPY AMIGO 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 FLYING NEKO -26

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

RACE 2 (R579) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

VAGABOND (App SU Lim) which cast its near fore plate behind the barriers, had to be replated, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

Prior to jumping, D’GREAT SWIFT (App L De Souza) got its head down and as a result, jumped awkwardly.

YOU NEVER KNOW (G Pereira) jumped awkwardly.

BARKER ROAD KID (M Ganeesh) raced wide in the early stages before progressing forward and leading the event at approximately the 900M.

HAPPY FAMILY (J Shankar) raced wide throughout the event.

D’GREAT SWIFT raced greenly in the home straight and approaching the 200M, shifted inwards and ran home strongly.

The Stewards questioned Jockey M Ganeesh and Trainer M Sukri into the performance of BARKER ROAD KID in this event.

After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, Jockey M Ganeesh 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 he failed to show sufficient vigour to the satisfaction of the Stewards in the home straight in an endeavour to give his horse the best possible chance of gaining the best possible placing.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Ganeesh’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 Jockey M

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Ganeesh’s suspension at his request. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 14 May 2017 and to expire on 13 August 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:10pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 PRINCE NANO Respiratory infection 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 HAPPY FAMILY +27

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

RACE 3 (R580) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Upon jumping, MOGAN’S PRIDE (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and inconvenienced GENTLEMAN (App SU Lim).

GENTLEMAN had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages and got its head up.

MISTER MIYAGI (S Sandana) and KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (J Low) were both caught racing wide in the early stages before MISTER MIYAGI progressed forward to eventually led field at approximately the 650M.

D’GREAT SPIRIT (HK Cheng) had a tendency to lay outwards at approximately the 300M resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten.

App T Krisna, the rider of STRAIGHTTOTHEPOINT, reported that his horse raced greenly in the home straight.

The Stewards immediately ordered an inquiry into the disappointing performance of GENTLEMAN (App SU Lim) following the running of the event, however, the Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GENTLEMAN returned having bled from both nostrils. In terms of MRA Rule 92(5), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 5 months, be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of six (6) months, start in any race for a period of 6 months, and then only after having satisfactorily passed a bleeder’s test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 TRUMPS UP 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)
3 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
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RACE 4 (R581) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

SEA HORIZON (App T Krisna) jumped awkwardly and as a result, the rider lost the use of his off side stirrup iron.

WILL BE BETTER (App SU Lim) jumped awkwardly at the start and shortly after this incident, GAZOO (WK Yan) clipped the heels of WILL BE BETTER and blundered momentarily.

CLAIM (S Ruzaini) was slow to begin.

GAZOO (WK Yan) momentarily stood flat-footed and was slow to begin.

CLAIM, JP REGIS (M Zairi) and AUGUSTA (J Low) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

The Stewards questioned Jockey D Chong into his whip use on NO MONEY NO TALK in particular shortly after entering the front straight. He reported that he was using a back-hand whip style and confirmed that he was striking the gelding.

Trainer R Lines, when questioned in relation to the performance of NO MONEY NO TALK, stated that he was hoping for the gelding to gain a midfield position. He further stated that he expected a forward show of the gelding as it had worked extremely well and he could not offer any further explanation.

After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards gave Jockey D Chong a “benefit of the doubt” on this occasion, however, will be monitoring his future race starts closely.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 JUST DUIT 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 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R582) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

FULL MEANING (Lou Ho) was fractious prior to jumping and as a result, jumped with its head in the air.

OUR TOUCHE (S Salee) and TARZAN BOY (S Ruzaini) both had tendencies to race fiercely in the early stages and had to be eased off runners in front. FULL MEANING which was following, was also inconvenienced in this incident.

Approaching the 200M, POLO BOY (F Yap) had a tendency to lay inwards under pressure when being struck with the whip and as a result, BIRRALEE ROAD (HS Gill) was inconvenienced.

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Approaching the 250M, PERFECT RUN (App T Krisna) had a tendency to lay out under pressure when being struck with the whip with the rider’s left hand.

Over the concluding stages, OUR TOUCHE was placed in restricted racing room between TARZAN BOY on the outside and ECLIPSE STAR (App KC Wong) to the inside.

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 Nil

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

RACE 6 (R583) CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

MEGUSTO (J Low) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages.

Approaching the 400M, HAPPY EDDINGTON (App WK Lee) laid inwards when being struck with the whip resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten the gelding. In this incident, App WK Lee dropped his whip which placed him at a disadvantage thereafter. App WK Lee was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) .

Approaching the 300M, LORD OF SHANGHAI (L Sofhan) had a tendency to lay inwards under pressure when being struck with the whip resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten the gelding.

NOVA CANO (HS Gill) 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. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA CANO revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 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)
6 Nil –
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

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RACE 7 (R584) CLASS 5 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

KISS ME (App A Zaimuddin) which cast its near fore plate behind the barriers, had to be replated, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

SILVER MAN (M Zairi) was tightened for racing room when STREET CHAMP (SS Vanan) jumped outwards and AGELESS (App KC Wong) jumped inwards.

SUPER EIGHTYTHREE (S Anandan) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and on 2 occasions, had to be checked off the heels of runners in front.

Approaching the 250M, AGELESS laid inwards when being struck with the whip and as a result, PERFECT FIXER (S Sandana) had to shift out over that gelding’s heels to gain a clear run.

KISS ME laid out under pressure over the concluding stages and as a result, REYSHA (J Shankar) was taken wider on the track.

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of KISS ME, was strongly advised in terms of MRA Rule 44(6) that in future he would be expected to ride his horse out to the end of the race or action may be taken against him.

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 STREET CHAMP +16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R585) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

As the start was affected, TURBO (App KC Wong) knuckled down on both fore knees and as a result, dislodged its rider. App KC Wong was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to fulfill his remaining riding engagements.

SWISS BANK (App A Zaimuddin) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and got its head up.

SECRET SPICE (S Salee) and KIM SALUTE (S Ruzaini) were both caught racing wide throughout the event.

Approaching the 800M, SWISS BANK had to be severely checked off the heels of KIM SALUTE when SWISS BANK had a tendency to race fiercely.

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Approaching the 300M, D’GREAT WALL (M Ganeesh) shifted in under pressure resulting in FLYING AHEAD (App W Faizal) having to be eased out over that gelding’s heels.

The announcement of “All Clear” was delayed as the Stewards wished to view the reasons why TURBO (App KC Wong) dislodged its rider at the start. The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film, were satisfied with the start and the “All Clear” was given.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race Horse Reason Test Remark
8 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)
8 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 9 (R586) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Approaching the 1000M, EASY AHEAD (A Nawawi) had a tendency to over-race and had to be eased off the heels of runners in front.

CIRRUS (D Chong) had a tendency to race greenly over the final 300M.

Approaching the 200M, D’GREAT HAWK (HK Cheng) shifted out across the heels of CHATEAUNEUF DUPAPE (J Low) in order to gain a clear run.

After taking evidence from Jockey Lou Ho, the Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the racing tactics that were adopted on ESPERANZA at a date to be fixed.

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

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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 8 (R585) & RACE 9 (R586), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017

App A Zaimuddin was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to claim full allowance on SWISS BANK and TURNED OUT in Races 8 and 9 respectively.

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RACE 3 (R494) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), MITAVITE CUP, SUNDAY, 16 APRIL 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

Jockey S Ruzaini (BADCOE) 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 against the penalty of the suspension of 3 Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

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TUESDAY, 18 APRIL 2017, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer F Maynard was fined RM1000/- (RM250/- for each horse) for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for allowing BLADEMEISTER, MAZANDARAN, STAR CHOICE and IMPEL to do slow work on Track No. 2 during trackwork on 18 April 2017, which is contrary to the Track Regulations.

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POST RACE URINE:
25 & 26 MARCH 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017

The report dated 18 April 2017 (V17/035.1) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 43 coded urine and 45 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 March 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
25 & 26 MARCH 2017

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017

The report dated 6 April 2017 (V17/036) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26 March 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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POST RACE URINE:
16 APRIL 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

The report dated 21 April 2017 (V17/043) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 16 April 2017, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
16 APRIL 2017
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2017

The report dated 21 April 2017 (V17/044) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 16 April 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
2 LITTLE JUMBO Arthritis both fore Vet exam –
fetlocks
3 LIM’S ADMIRAL Pain at both Vet exam –
hamstrings due to
myositis
6 RED SAPPHIRE Swollen off fore Vet exam –
fetlock
7 HAHA BABE Float injury Vet exam –
7 LIM’S PERFECT Bruised both fore Vet exam –
fetlocks
8 BLACK IS POWER Swollen near fore Vet exam –
fetlock
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 VALBERRY -Broke through front -1000M/vet (from –
gates on 2 occasions the starting stall)
-Cut on its left nostril -Vet exam
1 CHAMPAGNE No significant finding – –
ROSE
2 Nil
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3 GENTLEMAN Bled from both nostrils Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 6 months)
4 FULL BET No significant finding – –
5 FULL MEANING No significant finding – –
6 NOVA CANO Poor performance / 1000M/vet –
No significant finding
6 SACRED KLASS Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
7 Nil

8 Nil
9 Nil

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

Fine(s) R6 App WK Lee (HAPPY EDDINGTON) – fined RM250/- for
negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
R8 & R9 App A Zaimuddin (SWISS BANK & TURNED OUT) – fined
RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s) R2 Jockey M Ganeesh (BARKER ROAD KID) – 3 months under
MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up R9 Jockey Lou Ho (ESPERANZA)