KELAB LUMBA KUDA SELANGOR
SELANGOR TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
SUNDAY, 7 MAY 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 (R587) CLASS 5 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Acting on veterinary advice that SUPER GOOD (Lou Ho) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 1:15pm. SUPER GOOD will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
CRESCENDO (WK Yan) jumped awkwardly.
LIM’S RANGER (App A Zaimuddin) jumped inwards and inconvenienced DEKATI (M Ganeesh).
Approaching the 500M, HEIRRO (M Zairi) began to race fiercely and had to be checked off the heels of SUNTZU (App KP Lim) and shortly after this incident, DEKATI shifted out resulting in CRESCENDO being placed in restricted racing room and had to be checked by its rider.
CRESCENDO and EAGLE SOAR (App T Krisna) which were beaten 21 and 22 1/4 lengths respectively, will each be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Zaimuddin, the rider of LIM’S RANGER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer BT Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that shortly after the start until about the 1000M, he rode his horse inwards and as a result, jostled EAGLE SOAR for some distance and approaching the 900M, CRESCENDO and HEIRRO suffered some interference and had to be checked by their riders in this incident.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Zaimuddin’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 App A Zaimuddin’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 15 May 2017 and to expire on 14 June 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:06pm).
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
SLTC, Sunday, 7 May 2017
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 SALAHADDIN Capacity field – EA
1 SUPER GOOD Lame near fore 1000M/vet Withdrawn at
1:15pm
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 (R588) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
After jumping from the barrier, MONTE CARLO (J Low) shifted inwards abruptly and as a result, Jockey J Low was dislodged. The Stewards advised Trainer R Lines that in view of the gelding’s previous record, MONTE CARLO will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
Shortly after the start, AMI ELEVEN (App L De Souza) shifted out and bumped JUST VITAL (S Anandan).
AMI ELEVEN had a tendency to over-race and got its head up in the early and middle stages.
RISING STAR (F Yap) and JUST VITAL (S Anandan) were both caught racing wide throughout the event.
BLADEMEISTER (App KC Wong) was momentarily held up for a clear run at the 300M.
GHOST ACE (App A Zaimuddin) 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.
The Steward questioned Jockey S Sandana and Trainer F Maynard into the tactics that were adopted on GRAND SHOW in particular in the home straight.
After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, Jockey S Sandana 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 shift to the outside in order to gain clear running and elected to go to the inside where in the opinion of the Stewards there was insufficient racing room. As a result of this move inwards, GRAND SHOW was held up for a clear run from the 400M until the 100M where he ran home strongly.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Sandana’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 8 May 2017 and to expire on 7 July 2017, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (4:25pm).
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 2
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 MONTE CARLO Shifted inwards 2 tests (1000M/vet –
abruptly & dislodged from the starting
rider stall tests at
consecutive
weekly intervals)
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 (R589) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
SPADE OF ACE (WK Yan) was fractious in the barrier, jumped awkwardly, shifted inwards and inconvenienced BUKIT SUBANG (J Low).
BUKIT SUBANG, TOTALITY (F Yap), CAPTAIN JAZZ (Lou Ho) and PROHIBITION (HS Gill) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.
Approaching the 1000M, CLIP THE TICKET (App SU Lim) which was racing fiercely, had to be checked by its rider when WELLINGTON HAMMER (S Ruzaini) rolled in marginally and placed CLIP THE TICKET in onto SHINING GLORY (App T Krisna) and as result, had to be checked by its rider. The Stewards could not blame any rider in this incident as SHINING GLORY and CLIP THE TICKET were racing fiercely at this stage.
Making the turn at the 1000M, TOTALITY rolled in causing BUKIT SUBANG having to be checked by its rider.
Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of AUD DOLLAR, was fined the sum of RM1000/- under MRA Rule 44(12) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.
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 SPADE OF ACE +17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 3
SLTC, Sunday, 7 May 2017
RACE 4 (R590) CLASS 4 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Upon jumping, JACKSEAN (App A Zaimuddin) jumped outwards resulting in FAST RICH (App KP Lim) being taken out onto DIRAC (Lou Ho) which had to be checked by its rider.
LONESOME ME (J Low) and FAST RICH were both caught racing wide throughout the event.
Approaching the 300M, ENDURANCE (SS Vanan) had to be checked as a result of FAST RICH laying inwards when being struck with the whip and SACRED SPIN (G Pereira) shifting outwards to gain a clear run. App KP Lim and Jockey G Pereira were both reminded of their obligations to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
4 ONE FOR ALL Lame off fore 1000M/vet Course scratching
fetlock
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 (R591) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
Approaching the 150M, MESSI (F Yap) was momentarily inconvenienced when PACHELBEL’S CANON (S Anandan) rolled outwards and SAM THE MAN (J Low) rolled inwards.
Over the concluding stages of the event, MIA (App T Krisna) shifted in under pressure and BATTLE HORSE (App M Hanif) shifted out under pressure resulting in both horses making contact.
The Stewards questioned Jockey J Shankar and Trainer Anna Scott into the tactics that were adopted on THE MILLIONAIRE as the Stewards were concerned why Jockey J Shankar was so far back in the race and was doing its best work over the final 150M.
Jockey J Shankar reported that the gelding raced flat throughout the event and was attempting to improve his position early as his instructions were to be mid-back position but it failed to respond to his riding throughout the event. He further explained that in his opinion, the gelding is not suited in the 1200M and in fact, needed further. He reported this to Trainer Anna Scott upon returning to the scales.
Trainer Anna Scott reported that she was attempting to ride the gelding back in its races as it has been unsuccessful when ridden forward in its previous starts and is also of the opinion it is better suited to 1400M to 1600M events.
After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards were satisfied with their explanations and noted their comments for future reference.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 4
SLTC, Sunday, 7 May 2017
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 BANKERS CALL Capacity field – EA
5 BEAUTIFUL BABY 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)
5 BATTLE HORSE -17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.
RACE 6 (R592) METRO A– 1400M (LONG COURSE A)
D’GREAT CONQUEROR (Lou Ho) jumped awkwardly and shifted out abruptly after the start, and thereafter had a tendency to race fiercely whilst racing outside the leader and got its head up.
TAFFETAS (App KC Wong) was caught racing 3-wide throughout the event.
Approaching the 600M, LISTEN (J Shankar) had to be eased off the heels of INDIAN JADE.
Approaching the 200M, INDIAN JADE laid out under pressure when being struck with the whip and as a result, LISTEN had to shift in over that gelding’s heels.
Leaving the 100M, INDIAN JADE rolled inwards and as a result, LISTEN shifted in slightly.
Upon returning to scales, App T Krisna, App KC Wong and Jockey S Ruzaini, the riders of MR ARMSTRONG, TAFFETAS and JUSTICE WORLD respectively, all reported that their horses raced greenly.
App A Zaimuddin, the rider of INDIAN JADE, was fined RM1000/- under MRA Rule 121(7) for weighing in 1.2kgs over his declared weight.
An objection was lodged by Trainer Anna Scott, the Trainer of LISTEN (J Shankar), placed third against INDIAN JADE (App A Zaimuddin), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference in the home straight on two (2) occasions.
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. Trainer Anna Scott was fined RM2000/- under MRA Rule 122(3) for lodging an objection being deemed by the Stewards to be frivolous.
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
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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.
RACE 7 (R593) OPEN MAIDEN– 1300M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:30pm.
The start of this race was delayed when D’GREAT NIMBUS (App KC Wong) proved difficult to be ridden to the barriers. Trainer R Lines was advised that D’GREAT NIMBUS will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet from the starting stall, to be ridden unaided to the start) before being declared to race again.
ECLIPSE FORCE (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages.
D’ GREAT OPULENT (App SU Lim) had a tendency to lay inwards under pressure at the 300M when being struck with the whip.
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 Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were
passed fit to start.
RACE 8 (R594) CLASS 4 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.
MAZANDARAN (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly and as a result, the rider became unbalanced.
FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER(TK Barnabas) was slow to muster early speed.
Approaching the 1100M, PERFECT PEARL (D Chong) was caught racing 3-wide and had a tendency to over-race.
Approaching the 450M, ENCOSTA ZONE (S Ruzaini) was held up for a clear run behind BLOSSOMS SEQUEL (App L De Souza) and had to shift out abruptly to gain a clear run.
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
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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 (R595) CLASS 5– 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:40pm.
Trainer SB Tan was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on KLEVER WARRIOR(L Sofhan).
EASTERN TOWKAY (J Low) jumped outwards and D’GREAT SURPRISE (HK Cheng) jumped inwards, and as a result the latter had to be eased by its rider.
AIR POWER (CK Tan) jumped inwards and inconvenienced BLACK TRISTAR (HS Gill).
GOLDEN IRON (C Goon) was caught racing wide throughout the event.
Leaving the 300M, D’GREAT SURPRISE shifted in when being struck with the whip on several occasions resulting in Jockey HK Cheng having to stop and straighten, and as a result failed to use his whip over the final 200M.
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 KLEVER WARRIOR +18
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
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 7
SLTC, Sunday, 7 May 2017
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
App KP Lim and App S Saddam were both fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 50(4) for failing to submit a Permission to Ride Form to the Stewards.
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AMENDMENT
RACE 8 (R585) & RACE 9 (R586), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
App A Zaimuddin was fined RM100/- 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 9 (R586) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE A), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2017, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2017
The Stewards, on 7 May 2017 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the racing tactics that were adopted on ESPERANZA. Evidence was taken from Jockey Lou Ho and Trainer F Maynard, the rider and Trainer of ESPERANZA respectively.
After viewing the official patrol films of this event and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards acting on their own observations, Jockey Lou Ho 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 the Stewards were of the opinion that from approximately the 700M until the 400M, he should have improved his position and he failed to allow the horse to fully stride by having a firm hold on the gelding which restricted its forward motion. The Stewards were also concerned why he failed to shift inwards to gain a clear run entering the front straight.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Lou Ho’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from 8 May 2017 and to expire on 7 August 2017, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:43pm).
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Change of Rider(s)
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
Nil
NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 D’GREAT LEGION Allergy airway Vet exam –
disease
2 LITTLE LION Off fore carpitis Vet exam –
3 GERMANIC Bruised near fore Vet exam –
suspensory
4 VALUE OF JUSTICE Stromal abscess left Vet exam –
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eye
4 UNCLE POLO Respiratory distress Vet exam –
6 THE OMEGA MAN Swollen tendon Vet exam –
sheath, off fore
7 ACIPENSER Bruised near fore Vet exam –
pastern
7 SANDY’S PRICE Bruised back Vet exam –
7 MAXIM DRAGON Corneal ulcers both Vet exam –
eyes
8 TAKEAIM Colic Vet exam –
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
SLTC, SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON
– TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 SUPER GOOD Lame near fore 1000M/vet Withdrawn at
1:15pm
1 SUNTZU Cut near hind Vet exam –
1 EAGLE SOAR Poor performance / No 1000M/vet Impounded
significant finding
1 CRESCENDO Poor performance 1000M/vet –
2 MONTE CARLO Shifted inwards 2 tests (1000M/vet –
abruptly & dislodged from the starting
rider stall tests at
consecutive
weekly intervals)
2 GHOST ACE Poor performance / No 1000M/vet –
significant finding
3 Nil
4 Nil
5 LAUS DEO Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
5 TILSWORTH Bled Bleeder’s test –
FRANKIE (Barred 3 months)
6 Nil
7 D’GREAT NIMBUS Difficult to be ridden to 1000M/vet from –
the barriers the starting stall, to
be ridden unaided
to the start
7 MY POWER Lame near fore 1000M/vet –
8 PERFECT ATTACK Bled Bleeder’s test –
(Barred 3 months)
8 WONDERFUL Lame off fore 1000M/vet –
SURPRISE
9 Nil
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, Sunday, 7 May 2017
Fine(s) R2 Jockey S Sandana (GRAND SHOW) – fined RM20,000/- under
MRA Rule 44(10)
R3 Jockey M Ganeesh (AUD DOLLAR) – fined RM1000/- under
MRA Rule 44(12)
R6 App A Zaimuddin (INDIAN JADE) – fined RM1000/- under
MRA Rule 121(7)
Trainer Anna Scott (LISTEN) – fined RM2000/- under MRA
Rule 122(3)
R9 Trainer SB Tan (KLEVER WARRIOR) – fined RM100/- under
MRA Rule 65(5)(c)
7/5 App KP Lim & App S Saddam – fined RM100/- each under
MRA Rule 50(4)
R8 & R9 App A Zaimuddin (SWISS BANK & TURNED OUT) – fined
(6/5)
RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
(Amendment)
Suspension(s) R1 App A Zaimuddin (LIM’S RANGER) – 1 month for reckless
riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i)
R2 Jockey S Sandana (GRAND SHOW) – 2 months under MRA
Rule 44(10)
R9 Jockey Lou Ho (ESPERANZA) – 3 months under MRA Rule
(6/5) 44(10)
Follow Up Nil