Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A & Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0340) CLASS 5B – 1300M (LC A)

1	HEALTHY BABY (R Shafiq)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Jockey reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.
2	PERFECT MISSION (App I Fikri)	Slow into stride. Carried out at the start.
4	WAIT U KNOW (M Lerner)	Jumped out shortly after the start.
6	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Carried out at the start. Hung in in the straight.
7	STRAIGHT N ARROW (SU Lim)	Carried out at the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
11	LITTLE PONY (M Zaki)	Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M.
12	PACIFIC SOLDIER (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight.

RACE 2 (R0341) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A)

1	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)	Squeezed at the start.
3	SAHM (SU Lim)	Shifted out sharply when racing onto heels at the 1300M.
6	LOOK AFTER (XC Liang)	Ducked in at the start.
7	BUSINESS MASTER (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
12	STORM DEITY (App M Akmazani)	Rolled out marginally at the 1300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	INVINCIBLE KINGDOM	Swelling near fore pastern & abrasion wound	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
2	NIMBUS GLORY	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 (R0342) CLASS 5A – 1800M (LC A)

1	SEMANTAN PRINCE (A Suriya)	Carried in at the 350M and hung in in the straight.
3	CHINESE DREAM (O Chavez)	Raced fiercely and ran onto the heels at the 1200M.
6	FOREST GOLD (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight and shifted in at the 400M.
9	VERY SURPRISE (App Clyde Leck)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
11	RAGING RABBIT (App M Akmazani)	Slow to begin.
14	NOW PICTURE (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
15	SHEESH (M Zaki)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	DARCY	Skin allergy	Vet exam	Course scratching
3	PACIFIC FORTUNE	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0343) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A)

1	GRAND AVANTE (HS Gill)	Trainer was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
2	SOUSUI (KC Wong)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.
3	IMPERIAL SABRE (App Clyde Leck)	Restless in the gates, broke through the gates & bolted. Withdrawn at 2:09pm – 1 Starting Stall test. Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
4	GREAT WARRIOR (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
5	LEGEND OF NIAGARA (App T Ammar)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted out in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
6	TENNET TENTENNET (M Lerner)	Trainer V Sivan was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 161(2) for attempting to deceive the Clerk of Scales relating to the jockey being able to ride 1/2kg overweight. He was advised that should he appear before the Panel regarding a similar offence, severe consequences may follow.
7	WISEMAN (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the middle stages. Carried out in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
8	BLUE IDOL (AL Da Silva)	Returned cast near fore plate.
10	ENGINE START (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout. Carried out in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
11	NORTHERN ALLIANCE (SU Lim)	Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages. *(See Report)
12	KHAO MANEE (O Chavez)	Jockey reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Ammar, the rider LEGEND OF NIAGARA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LEGEND OF NIAGARA, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to WISEMAN, ENGINE START and NORTHERN ALLIANCE in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Ammar’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race with effect from 19 May 2025 and to expire on 24 May 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	IMPERIAL SABRE	Restless in the gates, broke through the gates & bolted.	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 2:09pm
4	OCEAN JUPITER	Capacity field	–	EA
4	INTREPID	Capacity field	–	EA
4	LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R0344) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:35pm

PLATINUM UNIVERSAL

(KC Wong)

Carried out at the 450M.

LUEN ON FEELINGS

(O Chavez)

Raced wide throughout and commenced to give ground to the field at the 700M.

ONG MARI

(R Shafiq)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Rolled out at the 450M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	FLAMING MIGLIORE	Inappetance	Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)		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)
5	MILITARY FLAG			-18
5	PASIR PINJI			-17
5	ONG MARI			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0345) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3pm

ELITE CAPTAIN

(S Uzair)

Raced wide throughout.

INTENT

(App S Shazmin)

Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	PACIFIC COMMANDER	Capacity field	–	EA
6	BOOMBA	Capacity field	–	EA
6	WAR DRAGON	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 7 (R0346) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A)

4	STEALTH SIXTY-ONE (App A Azizi)	Clipped heels, fell and dislodged the Apprentice at the concluding stages. An inquiry will be opened in order to establish the circumstances regarding why STEALTH SIXTY-ONE dislodged the Apprentice and fell in the concluding stages. Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today. Vet inspection: Racetrack injury. Suspected confusion & shock.
5	ELITE PRINCE (S Uzair)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	HERITAGE SIXTY-ONE (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
9	SELANGOR BROWN (App A Nazir)	Raced wide throughout. Broke down and was eased out of the race in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Fractured & dislocated off fore fetlock. Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
10	BANKER’S THIRTY SIX (HS Gill)	Inconvenienced at the 1000M. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	STRONG DRAGON	Colic	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)
7	ELITE PRINCE			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0347) CLASS 3 – 1100M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4pm.

1	HONESTY (HS Gill)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
2	GOLDEN PAYOUT (A Suriya)	Slow into stride. Switched out at the start. Raced wide throughout.
4	WAR STAR (App PH Seow)	*(See Report)
5	BOY XANDER (S Uzair)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
6	DRAGON CLAW (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
8	SUPERYA (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.
9	DAYLIGHT (S Salee)	Raced wide throughout.
11	MAZE (KC Wong)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
13	FATAL ATTRACTION (CK Khaw)	Slow into stride. Unable to secure clear running and was unable to be fully tested.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App PH Seow, the rider WAR STAR, in the presence of her Employing Trainer, J Ong, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding WAR STAR, she failed to ensure that she did not cause interference to SACRED BUDDY at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App PH Seow’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and her submissions on penalty. She was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race with effect from 19 May 2025 and to expire on 24 May 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, she was also fined RM1,000/-. She was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	FILIAL DRAGON	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)
8	GOLDEN PAYOUT			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R00348) SUPREME A – 1100M (SC A)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:30pm.

3	PLATINUM FORT (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
8	BIG UNION (O Chavez)	Raced wide in the early stages.
10	SNOW DRAGON (XC Liang)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M. Jockey briefly lost his left side rein in the concluding stages.
11	EMERALD LISI (CK Khaw)	Unable to fully secure clear running in the straight.
13	STOP THE WATER (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.

RACE 10 (R00349) CLASS 5A – 1300M (SSC A)

2	ACE SOVEREIGN (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	WINNER’S EUPHORIA (S Salee)	Raced wide throughout.
4	BIG MAX (WW Cheah)	Returned cast off hind plate.
5	ATLAS (App PH Seow)	Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.
6	GHOST RAJA (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.
8	GANBATTE (App Z Faizol)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded.
9	SOUTHERN SPEED (S John)	Jockey stated that his instructions were not to lead, however, after jumping well, he took the opportunity to be in a forward position.
10	TANTHEMAN (R Shafiq)	Tightened for galloping room at the 400M.
12	RIVER DRAGON (App M Akmazani)	Hung in in the straight. In the concluding stages, shifted in away from the whip and had to ease when awkwardly placed on heels.

RACE 11 (R0350) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II)

1	HANDSOME JOYFUL (XC Liang)	Carried in marginally in the concluding stages.
4	SACRED SKY (KC Wong)	Slow to begin.
9	OLIVER KHAN (App T Ammar)	Hung out in the straight.
10	SABAH STAR (O Chavez)	Jockey reported his horse took no interest in the race. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
13	FLAMING PHOENIX (App M Akmazani)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	RICH N POWERFUL	Colic	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
11	SUMMER WIND	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R0351) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

2	BULL FIGHT (App T Ammar)	An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding.
4	MONDAY (CK Khaw)	A race review will be conducted into this ride.
8	ANGEL BABY (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin. Jockey reported that there was something amiss with his horse. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
11	MIRACLE STAR (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 8 (R0336) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (SC A6), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 18 May 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of KIM POLO and evidence was taken from Jockey WW Cheah.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.

RACE 10 (R0338) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of THE WILD PRINCE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding THE WILD PRINCE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to AMAZING BREEZE at the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 19 May 2025 and to expire on 24 May 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 11 (R0339) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 18 May 2025 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into an incident at the 800M.

SMART GAMBIT was tightened and eased at the start. After considering the evidence tendered by the riders of the horses concerned, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Panel deemed it as a racing incident.

RACE 3 (R0331) CLASS 5A – 1300M (LC A6), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of SIRIUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SIRIUS, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to KING’S GAMBIT and STARBOY at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Thereafter, the Racing Stewards acceded to Jockey R Shafiq’s request and amended his suspension from one (1) Malaysian race day and RM1,500/- to a fine of RM3,000/- (in lieu of two (2) Malaysian race days).

RACE 8 (R0336) OPEN NOVICE – 1400M (SC A6), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an inquiry into an incident at the 300M, Jockey CK Khaw, the rider MILITARY AWARD, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MILITARY AWARD, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to CHOSEN at the 300M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey CK Khaw’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race with effect from 19 May 2025 and to expire on 24 May 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry into an incident at the 1200M and after considering the evidence tendered by the riders of the horses concerned, it was established that MILITARY AWARD was awkwardly placed between runners, therefore no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Panel deemed it as a racing incident.

RACE 7 (R0335) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A6), SATURDAY, 17 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

After interviewing Jockeys R Shafiq and KC Wong, the riders of DRAGON CAVALLO and CAMPIONESSA respectively, the Stewards decided to rescind the embargo of 1000M/Vet imposed on both horses.

RACE 6 (R0290) CLASS 4A – 1150M (Track II +4), SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The Racing Stewards acceded to Jockey S John’s (V’GOR) request to defer his suspension of four (4) weeks to commence from 26 May 2025 and to expire on 15 June 2025, both dates inclusive.

RACE 8 (R0292) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 27 APRIL 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2025

The Racing Stewards acceded to Jockey S John’s (JIN SAKAMOTO) request to defer his suspension of six (6) weeks to commence from 16 June 2025 and to expire on 27 July 2025, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty.

AMENDMENT

RACE 7 (R0313) CLASS 4A – 1800M (LC A), SUNDAY, 4 MAY 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of WINNING STRIDE, was pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding WINNING STRIDE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference in the concluding stages.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 19 May 2025 and to expire on 24 May 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

AMENDMENT

Suspension(s)

(4/5)

Jockey L De Souza (WINNING STRIDE) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	BANKER’S EIGHTYONE	R Nuqman	HS Gill	Medical
2	LEGACY FORTUNE	R Nuqman	AL Da Silva	Medical
3	SHEESH	Unfixed	M Zaki	EA
5	MILITARY FLAG	R Nuqman	SU Lim	Medical
6	IMPERIAL GENIE	App Clyde Leck	L De Souza	Medical
6	BOLD RUNNER	R Nuqman	AL Da Silva	Medical
7	BIG ASIA	R Nuqman	CK Khaw	Medical
8	BOY XANDER	R Nuqman	S Uzair	Medical
9	GAMESTONKS	App Clyde Leck	App T Ammar	Medical
9	EMERALD LISI	R Nuqman	CK Khaw	Medical
10	GANBATTE	R Nuqman	App Z Faizol (As there was no suitable senior rider available)	Medical
11	PACIFIC WARLORD	App Clyde Leck	App PH Seow	Medical
11	OLIVER KHAN	App A Azizi	App T Ammar	Medical
12	BANKER’S PAIR NINE	R Nuqman	HS Gill	Medical
12	OUD WOOD	App A Nazir	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	LAST SAMURAI	Swollen off fore knee	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

VERY SURPRISE

No significant finding.

–

BLUE IDOL

Cast near fore plate

–

MILITARY FLAG

No significant finding

–

LUEN ON FEELINGS

Broken-winded

Vet exam

–

STEALTH SIXTY-ONE

Racetrack injury. Suspected confusion & shock

3 weeks embargo

–

SELANGOR BROWN

Fractured & dislocated off fore fetlock.

–

BANKER’S

THIRTY SIX

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

MAZE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

BIG MAX

Cast off hind plate

–

GANBATTE

No significant finding

–

Impounded

SABAH STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

ANGEL BABY

No significant finding

–

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

Fines

Race / Date

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer BT Lim

GRAND AVANTE

18/5/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer V Sivan

TENNET TENTENNET

18/5/25

500/-

Rule 161(2)

App T Ammar

LEGEND OF NIAGARA

18/5/25

1,000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App PH Seow

WAR STAR

18/5/25

1,000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(17/5)

Jockey KC Wong

THE WILD PRINCE

18/5/25

1,500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(17/5)

Jockey R Shafiq

SIRIUS

18/5/25

3,000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(17/5)

Jockey CK Khaw

MILITARY AWARD

18/5/25

1,500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

App T Ammar (LEGEND OF NIAGARA) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App PH Seow (WAR STAR) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

R10

(17/5)

Jockey KC Wong (THE WILD PRINCE) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(17/5)

Jockey CK Khaw (MILITARY AWARD) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Inquiry into an incident at the concluding stages.

Jockey S Uzair (BOY XANDER)

R12

Jockey CK Khaw (MONDAY) – Race review