Selangor Meeting – 11 May 19

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 11 MAY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good             

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).

RACE 1 (R576)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Acting on the veterinary advice that BLACK DIAMOND was found to be lame off fore, it was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:45pm. BLACK DIAMOND will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RED EASTERN (C Goon) was slow into stride.

After being slow to begin, MORALES (App A Zaimuddin) was struck on the shoulder by the whip of App A Zaimuddin. App A Zaimuddin was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder at the start and again approaching the 1100M.

At the 1300M, VALERIUS (J Low) shifted in, and crowded MEWTWO (Y Aify) and FLY HIGH (App CK Khaw). Jockey J Low was reprimanded and advised that a repetition would lead to suspension.

Approaching the 900M, RED EASTERN (C Goon) and NOVA BATTLE (HK Cheng) bumped. RED EASTERN then raced wide throughout. When questioned, Jockey C Goon stated that after jumping poorly, he was trapped wide and had been unable to get in when the horse was tiring in the straight. Jockey C Goon was reminded of his obligations to ride his mount fully to the end of the race.

FLY HIGH was inclined to lay outwards at 275M and again at the 150M, bumping with MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

BLACK DIAMOND

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 12:45pm

1

LOVE GOES AROUND

Capacity field

EA

1

ELITE KINGDOM

Capacity field

EA

1

MUSANG KING

Capacity field

EA

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

 RACE 2 (R577)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LIGHTNING HERO (J Low) was slow into stride and shortly after the start, eased when SUPER BUFFALO (C Goon) shifted in.

Running to the 1100M, HAHA BABE (S Salee) threw its head and raced ungenerously. Jockey S Salee was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner on HAHA BABE. 

ONE O NINE (HK Cheng) travelled wide from the 1100M until straightening.

A post-race veterinary examination of SCORPION KING (S Ruzaini) revealed that it bled and will now suffer the disability of MRA Rule 92(3) (barred 3 months), and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

Trainer C Leck was questioned regarding the change of tactics on LIGHTNING HERO and he stated that when ridden on the pace in its last recent starts, the gelding had stopped badly and a review to its previous starts had suggested that LIGHTNING HERO was better suited by being ridden midfield, and as such he instructed the rider in this manner.

When questioned as to why his horse was ridden in a rearward position, Jockey J Low said that he had been instructed to ride in this manner but also LIGHTNING HERO had not jumped well, was behind the pace in the early stages and held further back than anticipated.

Trainer C Leck was warned of his obligations to advise the Stewards on any change of tactics of all his horses.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

LIM’S GREETING

Corn off fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

2

NOVA ACE

Capacity field

EA

2

ELF’S DREAM

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 3 (R578)         OPEN MAIDEN – 1600M (LONG COURSE A)

At the 1450M, COLD WAR (S Ruzaini) shifted in, crowding BEAUTIFUL ONE (App S Uzair) which tightened NASI LEMAK (App J Daniel).

BEAUTIFUL ONE raced wide from the 700M until straightening.

MERCHANT MARINE (App A Suriya) dropped his whip at about the 500M. App A Suriya was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

RACE 4 (R579)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on CATCH ME GREAT (Y Aify).

MASTER JIANGMEN (J Low) was slow to begin.

CHAR SIEW (HK Cheng) and FRANCES (App L De Souza) raced wide in the middle stages.

App A Suriya allowed HYDRANT to drift outwards from the 250M, which CATCH ME GREAT (Y Aify) also drifted outwards. App A Suriya was reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount when it shifted.

An objection was lodged by Jockey Y Aify, the rider of CATCH ME GREAT, placed second, against HYDRANT (App A Suriya), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 150M. 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.

The Stewards inquired into the riding of ELITE ROCKET (App A Zaimuddin). Trainer BT Lim advised that it had been his intention to have the horse ridden off the pace as it had not finished off its races to his satisfaction recently

App A Zaimuddin statated that although ELITE ROCKET had begun well, he had been quickly covered by other runners and the gelding had travelled well but was inclined to get its head in the air when he had pushed it out and the horse drifted out, bumping another runner in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE ROCKET revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

On considering this matter, the Stewards considered that whilst the horse was ridden contrary to its previous form and a significant veterinary report, as such they took no further action.

 RACE 5 (R580)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:50pm.

DOUBLE RAINBOW (S Anandan) and SOON SEEKER (App S Uzair) were both slow to begin.

SAHABA (R Shafiq) veered outwards at the start, bumping DOUBLE RAINBOW which lost ground.

WINTERFELL (App L De Souza) jumped awkwardly outwards, threw its head up and lost ground.

VOLANTE GENERAL (S Ruzaini) drifted inwards over the final 300M.

SAHABA which was beaten 17 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

5

WINNING STAR

Capacity field

EA

5

OPTIMUS

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

SAHABA

+15

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

RACE 6 (R581)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

HUSSONATOR which stood flat-footed and jumped awkwardly, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

HUSSONATOR (J De Souza) veered inwards considerably when struck with the whip at the start. When questioned, Jockey J De Souza stated that HUSSONATOR has a history of being reluctant to start and as such he had used his whip to engage the gelding to proceed. Whilst accepting his explanation, the Stewards warned Jockey J De Souza for using his whip excessively.

When crowded inside the heels of PREMIUM RUSH (App S Uzair) near the 1000M, NORTHERN KNIGHT (R Shafiq) struck the running rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

HERO CHAMPION

Bruised near fore suspensory

Vet exam

Course scratching

6

MULTIBLUE TOSCA

Sole bruised both fore

Vet exam

Course scratching

6

NINETYSEVEN-EMPEROR

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

RAINBOW FISH

+19

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

RACE 7 (R582)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

LUCKY JUSTICE (App WW Cheah) dislodged its rider on the way to the start and ran loose. The gelding was apprehended, subsequently checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

NOVA WARRIOR (Y Aify) proved extremely difficult to load, delayed the start. Trainer WC Lim 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.

TRIPLE ONE STAR (App L De Souza) stood flat-footed and lost considerable ground. TRIPLE ONE STAR will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

ROCK EAGLE (App J Daniel) which was very slow to begin, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the start, MR PAULANDRE shifted out and bumped DYNAMIC EAGLE (HK Cheng).

Passing the 600M, DYNAMIC EAGLE dipped and became unbalanced, veered outwards severely, inconveniencing LUCKY JUSTICE.

PANCA DELIMA (R Shafiq) which stopped badly in the straight and was beaten 12 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance. When questioned, Jockey R Shafiq advised that the gelding had commenced well and raced keenly in the early stages to a fast pace but when being under pressure on straightening, had failed to respond. He added that when crowded near the 300M, PANCA DELIMA had dropped the bit and lost ground quickly.  A post-race veterinary examination of PANCA DELIMA revealed no significant finding.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

7

MR PAULANDRE

+16

7

CAPTAIN CLASSIQUE

+33

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

RACE 8 (R583)         CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

MAJOR TOM (App A Suriya) stood flat-footed and very slow to begin, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again.

THE DODGER (J Low) raced wide throughout.

At the 220M, App S Uzair, the rider of WOW, dropped his whip. App S Uzair was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of BLACK THORN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 200M, CONDADO (App L De Souza) shifted in, crowding EATONS GOLD (App CK Khaw). At the same time, BLACK THORN (HK Cheng) was taken outwards to obtain a clear run and caused CONFLIGHT (App WW Cheah) to be steadied. BLACK THORN continued to shift out and forced EATONS GOLD to check on its outside.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He subsequently was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 20 May 2019 and to expire on 1 June 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of the suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:32pm).

Further, App L De Souza, the rider of CONDADO, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in passing the 200M and crowding EATONS GOLD.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of MYSTIC MASTER (App A Zaimuddin) and after taking evidence from the horse’s Trainer and rider respectively, Trainer BT Lim and App A Zaimuddin, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed. A post-race veterinary examination of MYSTIC MASTER revealed no significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

MULTIBLUE RACHO

Both near fore fetlocks

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

WE’RE THE WORLD

Capacity field

EA

8

TAFFETAS

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 9 (R584)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

MOON BABY (App N Varmah) was slow to begin and travelled wide in the middle stages.

SHARON’S STAR (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.

D’GREAT EMPRESS (J Low) travelled wide in the middle stages.

Passing the 900M, PARISBAS (App A Zaimuddin) steadied off the heels of D’GREAT EMPRESS.

DAHEES (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the middle stages and when on the outside of the leader, tended to lay outwards.

RACE 10 (R585)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)

Jockey S Salee, the rider of RED RACKHAM, was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit the permission to ride overweight form within the prescribed time.

PURAVI (C Goon) was slow into stride.

NOVA EAGLE (Y Aify) was slow into stride and raced wide in the middle stages.

SABIK which was beaten 20 1/4 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

10

TAKE A BOW

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)

10

GHOST BAY

-15

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

RACE 11 (R586)       CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE A)                       

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of ELITE GUSTAVO, was fined under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight. The Stewards granted permission for App A Suriya to be the rider of ELITE GUSTAVO.

SATELLITE GOLDEN (S Ruzaini) veered outwards on jumping, losing ground.

IMMORTAL LEGACY (App M Lukman) and GOLD KIDS (HK Cheng) were slow into stride.

App CK Khaw, the rider of SPARKLER, reported that his saddle slipped backwards from the 600M onwards.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of RAINBOW CENTRE, was reminded of his obligations to ride his horses fully to the end of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

D’GREAT ELEGANCE

Capacity field

EA

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


GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “25865” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “TEEN ANGEL” WHICH RACED IN RACE 1 (R201) ON SATURDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2019, AND WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “3-HYDROXY MEPIVACAINE”

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on 9 May 2019 (Thursday) at the Selangor Turf Club. Evidence was taken from Trainer R Lines, the Trainer of TEEN ANGEL, and Dr Shri Kanth, Senior Veterinary Surgeon of the Selangor Turf Club.

Trainer R Lines pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for racing the horse TEEN ANGEL which ran third in Race 1 on Saturday, 16 February 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, and its post-race urine sample was found to contain “3-hydroxy mepivacaine”.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the nature of the drug involved, Trainer R Lines’ guilty plea, his mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer R Lines was fined RM15,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal (12:05pm).

In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), TEEN ANGEL was disqualified from the race and the placings were amended:

1st        ELEGANT DANCER (R Shafiq)

2nd        ALRINA (Z Khairil)

3rd        JET ACE (J Mallyon)

4th        GOOD VIBRATIONS (J De Souza)


GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

27th and 28th APRIL 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL/MAY MEETING 2019

The report dated 9th  May 2019 (V19/058) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 42 bottles of coded urine samples and 58 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29th April 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27th and 28th APRIL 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL/MAY MEETING 2019

The report dated 9th May 2019 (V19/059) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics   Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29th April 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected, except for sample coded  “J-6295” which upon analysis, was tested positive to “Mitragynine”, a prohibited substance.

Upon decoding, it was noted that sample coded “J-6295” was provided by App A Azizi.    App A Azizi was notified of the finding from Usains Biomics Laboratory through his master, Trainer T Asogan on Friday, 10th May 2019 by the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward.

Under MRA Rule 136(3), App A Azizi is stood down from riding in races and riding trackwork, barrier trial and tests with immediate effect, pending an Inquiry being conducted at a date to be fixed.


GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST-RACE URINE:

13th and 14th APRIL 2019

PERAK TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019

The report dated 6th May 2019 (V19/052.1) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 52 bottles of coded urine samples and 58 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14th April 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

6

VOYAGER

Unfixed

App CK Khaw

EA

6

RAINBOW FISH

Unfixed

App L De Souza

EA

11

ELITE GUSTAVO

App A Zaimuddin

App A Suriya

Unable to make carded weight

 

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

THAI BAHT

Bruised both fore fetlocks

Vet exam

4

CHAMPION FACE

Bruised back

Vet exam

5

SMOOTHLY

Nail prick near fore foot

Vet exam

5

MORE THAN FAST

Bruised off hind fetlock

Vet exam

6

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

Bruised both fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

6

ASPEN

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

7

HAPPY BOX SIX

Injury off fore pastern

Vet exam

10

EAGLE SOAR

Bruised back & withers

Vet exam

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

 

SLTC, SATURDAY, 11 MAY 2019

POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

BLACK DIAMOND

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 12:45pm

1

MORALES

No significant finding

1

RED EASTERN

No significant finding

1

NATION THEATRE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

2

LIGHTNING HERO

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

2

SCORPION KING

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

2

PERCIUS

No significant finding

3

COLD WAR

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

4

ELITE ROCKET

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

5

SAHABA

Poor performance

1000M/vet

6

HUSSONATOR

Stood flat-footed & jumped awkwardly

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

6

NORTHERN KNIGHT

No significant finding

7

TRIPLE ONE STAR

Stood flat-footed & lost considerable ground

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

7

ROCK EAGLE

Very slow to begin

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

7

PANCA DELIMA

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

7

DYNAMIC EAGLE

No significant finding

8

MAJOR TOM

Stood flat-footed & very slow to begin, & lame both fore

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

8

MYSTIC MASTER

No significant finding

9

DAHEES

No significant finding

9

SWEET LODGE

No significant finding

10

SABIK

Poor performance

1000M/vet

11

SATELLITE GOLDEN

No significant finding

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

Fine(s)

R1

App A Zaimuddin (MORALES) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i)

 

R2

Jockey S Salee (HAHA BABE) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b)

 

R3

App A Suriya (MERCHANT MARINE) – was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R4

Trainer WC Lim (CATCH ME GREAT) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

 

R8

App S Uzair (WOW) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R10

Jockey S Salee (RED RECKHAM) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R11

App A Zaimuddin (ELITE GUSTAVO) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 107(10)

Suspension(s)

R8

Jockey HK Cheng (BLACK THORN) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R8

App A Zaimuddin / Trainer BT Lim (MYSTIC MASTER)