STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
SUNDAY, 11 AUGUST 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Good
(True Position)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon), Dr James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.
RACE 1 (R1005) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
BURGUNDY HEIGHTS (App CK Khaw) bounded at the start, losing ground.
GOOD PEOPLE (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.
At the 650M, GYARADOS (B Pinheiro) veered off the track, carrying CIZEN (R Shafiq) wide. When questioned, Jockey B Pinheiro advised that GYARADOS had changed lead near the 700M, and commenced to hang out badly. He had shown it the whip but GYARADOS had veered outwards quickly and he was unable to control the mare. In view of this incident, Trainer SY Lim was advised that GYARADOS will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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1 |
BURGUNDY HEIGHTS |
+18 |
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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 2 (R1006) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
VICTORY WALKER STAKES
PURPLE RAIN (S Muniandy) which refused to be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:01pm. In view of its past history, PURPLE RAIN will be required to pass 2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
RUNNING FLAME (B Pinheiro) veered inwards at the start, inconveniencing D’GREAT DUCHESS (AK Lim).
TILSWORTH JACOBI (App M Akmazani) and UNSHADOWED GENERAL (S Ruzaini) brushed in the last 50M.
RUNNING FLAME and FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (J Low) finished wide.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
BAADSHAH |
Epiglottic entrapment |
Corrective surgery (3 weeks embargo & vet exam) |
Course scratching |
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2 |
PURPLE RAIN |
Refused to be loaded |
2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) |
Withdrawn at 2:01pm |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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2 |
RUNNING FLAME |
-40 |
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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 3 (R1007) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
EQUINE NUTRITION AUSTRALASIA STAKES
Running to the 800M, DUTY FIRST (HS Gill) had to momentarily steady when crossed by CALLIXTUS (J De Souza).
A post-race veterinary examination of HAYTHAM revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
ORIENTAL SPIRIT |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 4 (R1008) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
DECRON STAKES
TAFFETAS (B Pinheiro) was slow to begin.
I AM THE BOSS (App CK Khaw) raced wide in the middle stages.
BAHAR (R Shafiq) raced wide in the middle stages and laid out in the straight.
Jockey S Salee (ANONYMOUS) was questioned regarding his riding of the gelding. He stated that he had been instructed to ride the gelding where it was comfortable as ANONYMOUS had a history of jumping poorly with its head in the air. Today, ANONYMOUS had jumped well but he found himself rearward and had not ridden with the whip immediately after straightening as the gelding was inclined to lay outwards.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
VIOLA DA TERRA |
Lame off fore fetlock (chronic joint disease) |
1000M/vet |
Course scratching |
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4 |
DIAMOND SET |
Bruised hamstrings |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 5 (R1009) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
MITAVITE ASIA CUP
BADCOE (App A Suriya) was slow into stride. App A Suriya was questioned as to why after missing the start on BADCOE, he had ridden the gelding vigourously and then sat three (3) deep on the outside of the leaders.
Trainer C Leck confirmed that he had instructed BADCOE to be ridden forward and attempted to lead, however, he agreed with the Stewards that after missing the start, App A Suriya should have considered to ride more efficiently. The Stewards advised App A Suriya that in their opinion, he had ridden an ill-judged race and that he should use his initiative if unable to fulfill his instructions.
At the 150M, OUT OF NOWHERE (Y Aify) laid inwards, bumping BACH’S AIR (B Pinheiro). OUT OF NOWHERE continued to lay in and at the winning post, crowded LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza). Jockey Y Aify was reprimanded for failing to straighten when his mount shifted.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BADCOE collapsed and died in the float bay. A subsequent post-mortem examination of BADCOE will be conducted.
RACE 6 (R1010) M’sia Group 1 – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
SELANGOR GOLD CUP
2019 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES – 2ND LEG
ORDER OF THE SUN (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
At the 1000M, ROYAL EXPLORER (R Shafiq) steadied on the inside of the heels of VOLCANIC GENERAL (S Ruzaini).
AUD DOLLAR (S Mutaza) and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (KC Wong) were all unable to secure clear passages in the straight. SKYDANCE ECLIPSE had to switch out from BEST TOTHELIGN’s (J De Souza) heels to continue its run.
MR NEVERMIND (SU Lim) was blocked for room near the 300M.
BUENOS AIRES (App CK Khaw) drifted out passing the 250M, carrying D’GREAT TIMING (J Low) outwards which made contact with ARIF (S Salee). BEST TOTHELIGN which was behind, had to steady.
STICK SEEKER (AK Lim) shifted in passing the 200M causing GOD HELPS ME (App L De Souza) to steady.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ATEEJ (Y Aify) returned with a clipped near hind heel. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
ANTONIO GIUSEPPE |
Cut to his near fore cannon |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
SPLENDOR |
Stewards’ scratching |
– |
– |
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6 |
SHOQEET |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 7 (R1011) OPEN NOVICE – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
VICTORY TREADMILL STAKES
BROKE IN LONDON (HS Gill) veered outwards at the start, inconveniencing CONGRATU (App P Mogun) which lost ground.
SHREDDER (S Salee) raced wide throughout.
When attempting a run on the inside of BROKE IN LONDON near the 400M, CALVADOS (J Low) had to steady.
NEVERSAYNEVER (B Pinheiro) was blocked for a clear run between 275M and the 150M.
Jockey R Shafiq (EXCALIBUR) dropped his whip at about the 75M. He was fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
RACE 8 (R1012) CLASS 4(A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)
TRINITY WARRIOR CUP
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SUNNY (J Low).
HIGH TENSILE (S Mutaza) jumped outwards at the start, inconveniencing GROUND CONTROL (J De Souza). Jockey S Mutaza was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly in future.
HERO CHAMPION (S Salee) raced wide in the middle stages.
On straightening, CASEY (B Pinheiro) rolled out and brushed with GROUND CONTROL which then was inclined to lay in.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
Q NINE MILLION |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 9 (R1013) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)
The Stewards considered a request from Jockey B Pinheiro that he be relieved from riding IMMORTALITY as he had not been officially engaged for the mare.
Running to the 1000M, GOD’S FATE (AK Lim) raced erratically and shifted in, causing BIG BANK (HS Gill) to steady when leading, ASHQAR (R Shafiq) raced fiercely.
CATAPULT (App L De Souza) was obliged to race wide from the 800M until the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of GOD’S FATE revealed no significant finding.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
IMMORTALITY |
Corn on the off fore foot |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 10 (R1014) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A)
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of AUSSIE EAGLE, reported that his saddle slipped backwards in the straight.
NOVA DASHING (AK Lim) was slow to begin. Jockey AK Lim was questioned as to why he was so far back on NOVA DASHING. He stated that he had been instructed to ride NOVA DASHING with intention to lead from its wide barrier start, however, the gelding had not begun well, although he had pushed in the early stages, he was only able to keep in touch with the field in approximately 8th position. As Trainer S Siva had left the course, this inquiry was adjourned at a date to be fixed. Jockey AK Lim reported that his horse was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA DASHING revealed no significant finding.
In the early stages, UNION JAC (S Anandan) raced fiercely.
READY TO STAR (KC Wong) was obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
Trainer F Maynard was reminded of his obligations to ensure that any winners should be resaddled to afford a photo opportunity in future.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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10 |
NOVA DASHING |
-15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 8 (R1003) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SATURDAY, 10 AUGUST 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2019
Jockey KC Wong (SUPER GOOD) 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 will be held at a date to be fixed.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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4/13 |
TAFFETAS |
Unfixed |
B Pinheiro |
EA |
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4/14 |
INTROIT |
Unfixed |
J Low |
EA |
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6/18 |
BLUE DANUBE |
Unfixed |
App A Suriya |
EA |
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8/13 |
LIM’S BULLET |
Unfixed |
S Anandan |
EA |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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SWEET LODGE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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1 |
WHAT |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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1 |
AMERICA TYCOON |
Corneal ulcer to the right eye |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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2 |
GENERAL MARSHALL |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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3 |
THE LAWMAN |
Chronic tendonitis off fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
CONFIDE |
Swollen near fore tendon |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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4 |
SUPER MARIO |
Corneal ulcer, sore right eye |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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5 |
HIGH COUNCIL |
Colic |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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6 |
BROTHER WIND |
Lame off fore after the trial |
1000M/vets |
– |
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7 |
MODRIC |
Cut left cheek |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
BLUE EYED BOY |
Swollen near fore fetlock joint |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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7 |
ELITE KINGDOM |
Drop in condition |
Vet exam (21 days embargo) |
– |
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8 |
BELLA VELOCE |
Currently under treatment for chronic tendonitis off fore |
Vet exam (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
ELITE GOLD |
Swollen near hind after being cast in the box |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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8 |
SECOND CHANCE |
Sore back |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
INDOMITABLE SPEED |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
D’GREAT EMPRESS |
Acute tendonitis of the off fore tendon |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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10 |
JJ STAR |
Tied up |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 11 AUGUST 2019 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
GYARADOS |
Veered off the track |
2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) |
– |
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2 |
PURPLE RAIN |
Refused to be loaded |
2 tests (1000M/vet from the starting stall tests at consecutive weekly intervals) |
Withdrawn at 2:01pm |
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3 |
HAYTHAM |
Respiratory distress |
Vet exam |
– |
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5 |
BADCOE |
Collapsed & died in the float bay |
– |
– |
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6 |
ATEEJ |
Clipped near hind heel |
Vet exam |
– |
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9 |
GOD’S FATE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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10 |
NOVA DASHING |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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7 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
EXCALIBUR |
11/8 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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8 |
Trainer SY Lim |
SUNNY |
11/8 |
RM100/- |
Rule 65(5)(c |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow Up |
R10 |
Jockey AK Lim / Trainer S Siva (NOVA DASHING) |
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