Selangor Meeting – 13 February 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2022 

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (Rail @ 4M Entire Course)

Panel of Stewards:

Mr Lim Eng Ho (Racing Committee Member) – Chairman

Mr Goik Kenzu (Racing Committee Member)

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R202)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE) 

3

GOLDEN DRAGON

(App S Sia)

Fly-jumped at the start, losing ground and then raced wide throughout.

4

I AM MIDAS

(MM Firdaus)

Brushed at 75M.

6

ARECIBO

(App WW Cheah)

Slow to begin.

8

METEOR LOUI

(CK Khaw)

Lame near fore – 1000M/vet

9

AGNI

(KC Tham)

Brushed at 75M

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

MERCHANT MARINE

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 (R203)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

1

SUNTZU

(J Daniel)

Reins were changed at the barriers when it was ascertained that the buckle was defective.

Raced wide throughout.

2

LEADING CELLIST

(App N Varmah)

Slow into stride.

Exertional heat illness – Vet exam.

4

PLATOON

(CK Khaw)

Bumped with SIEW YUK shortly after the start and steadied when crossed.

5

SIEW YUK

(A Zaimuddin)

Bumped shortly after the start and then lost position when crowded from the outside near the 1000M.

7

TAVITO

(App M Ekdihar)

Hung outwards at the turn into the straight and was eased down in the straight.

Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

10

GOLDEN COIN

(App K Pavinthran)

Slow to begin – 1 Starting Stall.

11

SO BEAUTIFUL

(M Hanif)

Shifted in shortly after the start, crowding runners.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

NEWTON

Lame off 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.

RACE 3 (R204)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

1

D’GREAT VULTURE

(J Shankar)

Threw its head on jumping and lost considerable ground. Inquiry into its performance. *(See Report) Lame off fore – 1000M/vet

2

WHAT A BOSS

(App S Shazmin)

Returned coughing – Vet exam (1 week embargo).

3

HAVANA

(J Daniel)

Dwelt at start, losing considerable ground. *(See Report)

6

SAND BANK

(CK Khaw)

Its bridle had to be changed at the start, causing a delay. Trainer S Dunderdale was reminded of his obligations to ensure that his horses’ equipment is in good condition.

7

SMART WARRIOR

(App K Pavinthran)

Lame off fore & Cast off fore – 1000M/vet

8

MORE THAN OIL

(R Rueven)

Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet.

10

TWENTYSIXTWELVE

(App M Ekdihar)

Eased off the heels at the finish.

*When questioned as to the reason being so far back, Jockey J Shankar stated that D’GREAT VULTURE had been leaning to the right on jumping and both he and the gelding had become unbalanced, it was his intention to be running handy-to-midfield position, however, after this incident, he had been rearward. He also advised that the gelding was inclined to lay inwards when ridden forward on straightening. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

*Jockey J Daniel, when questioned, stated that HAVANA, being a fractious horse, was loaded early and due to the protracted delay, had to stand in the stall for a considerable part and had effectively switched off. He was then in a position that he had to ride the gelding from the rear rather than its preferred midfield position. 

RACE 4 (R205)         MAX TWO STAKES – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

1

ROCKET PEGASUS

(App WW Cheah)

Shifted out over the final 200M. Rider reprimanded.

2

ESTIJAAB

(App S Uzair)

Slipped badly at the start, losing considerable ground. Carried outwards and eased near the 150M when ROCKET PEGASUS shifted, then had to be taken inwards to obtain a clear passage. Rider fined RM1000/- for using his whip forward of the shoulder and referred for specific training.

3

NINGALOO

(SU Lim)

Inclined to lay outwards over the final 100M.

5

HAPPY MAGIC

(HK Cheng)

Eased from ESTIJAAB near the 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

SELANGOR BABY

Injury to its near fore heel bulb

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

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

RACE 5 (R206)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

4

PRESTO

(App K Pavinthran)

Slow to begin.

6

THE SAINT

(J Daniel)

Shifted in near the 1000M, crowding runners.

7

LITTLE MERMAID

(MM Firdaus)

Withdrawn at 1:21pm. Multiple injuries on both hind legs – Vet exam.

9

KUBERA’S CHIEF

(App M Ekdihar)

  Threw its head and raced fiercely when crossed near the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

LITTLE MERMAID

Multiple injuries on both hind legs

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 1:21pm

5

MAINSTREAM

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 6 (R207)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

4

REDOUBT

(SU Lim)

Drifted out over the final 100M.

5

BLOOD ROYAL

(M Hanif)

Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground – I Starting Stall test.

6

SPEEDY DEMON

(App N Varmah)

Rider reprimanded under the provisions of MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the end of the race.

7

CAPONE

(J Shankar)

Vet exam: No significant finding. Impounded.

9

LUCKY JUSTICE

(J Daniel)

Slow into stride.

10

BIG BANK

(CK Khaw)

Drifted out over the final 150M.

Trainer HY Cheng was questioned as to the riding instructions given to the riders of REDOUBT (SU Lim) and CAPONE (J Shankar). He stated that after trialling on two (2) occasions, he was of the opinion that REDOUBT would be best suited by attempting to lead. He further advised that although CAPONE had led and won at its two (2) previous starts, on both occasions, he had instructed that the gelding be ridden handy. Also, that both of those races were Class 5 and in his opinion, significantly inferior to this race. Whilst accepting these explanations, the Stewards reminded Trainer HY Cheng that he is obliged by the Rules to advise of any change to tactical instructions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

SMOOTH OPERATOR

Capacity field

EA

6

CONFEAT

Capacity field

EA

6

THUNDERGOD

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

BIG BANK

+16

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

RACE 7 (R208)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

2

SUPER BB

(SU Lim)

Threw its head at the start.

5

BLUE EYED BOY

(R Rueven)

Slow into stride.

 

7

WHITE RABBIT

(App N Varmah)

Lost ground when squeezed at the start.

8

SUPER LINE

(J Shankar)

Veered outwards at the start, bumping WHITE RABBIT.

Vet exam: No significant finding.

10

D’GREAT SONG

(App WW Cheah)

Hind-quarters bumped at the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

COUNTER ATTACK

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)

7

SUPER LINE

+15

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

RACE 8 (R209)         COMBINED CLASSES 2 & 3 – 1300M (LONG COURSE) 

This race was run in rain.

1

MR CROWE

(KP Lim)

Raced wide throughout.

4

NOVA FALCON

(HK Cheng)

Withdrawn at 4:14pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet.

5

SHOWAR

(W Faizal)

Jumped awkwardly, losing ground.

9

EMPEROR TAIZONG

(MM Firdaus)

Raced ungenerously, throwing its head near the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

NOVA FALCON

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 4:14pm

8

TRINITY GRACE

Stone bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

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

RACE 9 (R210)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

This race was run in rain.

2

SOUTHERN MAN

(SU Lim)

Withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4:26pm, acting on a request from the trainer due to the vision concern as the horse has monocular vision.

3

ELITE GENERAL

(App AR Raiyan)

Fractious in the stalls, injuring App AR Raiyan. Withdrawn at 4:47pm. App AR Raiyan was stood down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride. 1 Starting Stall test.

5

PEER GYNT

(HK Cheng)

Raced wide throughout.

10

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

(App K Pavinthran)

Threw its head on jumping and veered inwards, striking the hind-quarters of ISFAHAN, then took charge and veered inwards dramatically striking the running rail, dislodging App K Pavinthran. App K Pavinthran was stood down from his riding engagement for his remainder ride. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

SOUTHERN MAN

Trainer’s request

Withdrawn at 4:26pm

9

ELITE GENERAL

Fractious in the stalls

1 Starting Stall

Withdrawn at 4:47pm

9

GRAND KNIGHT

Boil on wither

Vet exam

Course scratching

9

DOGE TO THE MOON

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 10 (R211)       CLASS 4 (B) – 1500M (LONG COURSE) 

This race was run in rain.

1

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

(App S Shazmin)

Bumped near the 200M.

2

STAR INVINCIBLE

(KC Tham)

Cast near hind plate.

3

BUSHIDO

Withdrawn at 4:55pm: Connections would not accept available alternative apprentices.

5

SAN ANDREAS

(App S Uzair)

Raced wide throughout.

10

READY TO SMILE

(App WW Cheah)

Drifted out near the 200M, bumping with MOMENT OF JUSTICE.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

BUSHIDO

Connections would not accept available alternative apprentices.

Withdrawn at 4:55pm

10

SENA SEVENTEEN

Capacity field

EA

10

PERFECT BRANDZ

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

OBSIDIAN

+19

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

RACE 11 (R212)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

This race was run in rain.

2

LIM’S LEADER

(C Goon)

Dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground – 1 Starting Stall test. Raced wide in the middle stages.

8

HAPPY GHOST

Withdrawn at 5pm: Connections would not accept available alternative apprentices.

10

LIGHTNING HERO

(App N Varmah)

Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

HAPPY GHOST

Connections would not accept available alternative apprentices.

Withdrawn at 5pm

11

ENFORCE

Capacity field

EA

11

LIM’S MASTER

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)

11

GENERAL ORDER

+15

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHAMAD ZULFIKRI BIN MOHAMAD SALIM (S ZULFIKRI) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “AUSSIE EAGLE” IN RACE 9 (R764), SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021 

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 10 February 2022 (Thursday).

After considering submissions from Jockey S Zulfikri, and the trainer of AUSSIE EAGLE, Trainer S Siva and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, they ratified the suspension of three (3) months but reduced the fine to RM5,000/-. His suspension has already been served from 21 October 2021 and to expire on 20 January 2022, both dates inclusive.  The deposit was ordered to be refunded.


APPEAL BY JOCKEY MOHAMAD ZULFIKRI BIN MOHAMAD SALIM (S ZULFIKRI) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS AND FINE OF RM20,000/- FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “SACRED TONIC” IN RACE 8 (R795), SUNDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2021, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2021

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 10 February 2022 (Thursday).

After considering submissions from Jockey S Zulfikri and the trainer of SACRED TONIC, Trainer S Siva and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel dismissed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10). On the issue of penalty, they ratified the suspension of three (3) months but reduced the fine to RM5,000/-. His suspension commenced from 22 January 2022 and to expire on 21 April 2022, both dates conclusive.  The deposit was ordered to be refunded.


RACE 4 (R176) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

The Stewards, on 10 February 2022 (Thursday), inquired into Jockey J De Souza’ riding of D’GREAT EFFORT in the above race.

After considering evidence from Jockey J De Souza and Trainer S Siva, the rider and trainer of D’GREAT EFFORT respectively and reviewing the film, the Stewards found Jockey J De Souza guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that the manner in which he rode D’GREAT EFFORT out in the straight was considered insufficiently vigourous and was in contrast to the level of vigour that he usually demonstrated.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 14 February 2022 and to expire on 13 March 2022, both dates inclusive, to be served concurrently with any other penalty. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.


TUESDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2022, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL 5 

The Stewards, on 9 February 2022 (Wednesday), questioned several riders related to the check of REDOUBT (Pre. App. H Arif) near the 700M. 

It was established that GOOD WARRIOR (CK Khaw) had been held tight by DARK WIZARD (KC Tham) and had baulked, then jumped the flexible marker poles, partially unseating Jockey CK Khaw. LIM’S TORPEDO (App S Sia) which was following, had to be restrained and veered out suddenly to avoid GOOD WARRIOR’s heels. REDOUBT was severely checked as a result. 

Jockey KC Tham (DARK WIZARD) was severely reprimanded under the provisions of MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and advised that he must ride in a safe manner at all times.


RACE 3 (R175) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

The report on RESOLUTE (App R Nuqman) saddle slipping backwards at the 800M was duplicated in this race. [The report on RAKAMA’s (W Faizal) saddle slipping backwards should be deleted].


RACE 10 (R172) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE) – GOOD HEALTH STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022

Jockey J Shankar (NOVA DASHING) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) months will be held at a date to be fixed.

Jockey J Shankar’s (BLACK THORN) suspension for two (2) Selangor race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in Race 7 on Sunday, 6 February 2022, which was to be served concurrently, shall be deferred to commence from 14 February 2022 and to expire on 12 March 2022, both dates inclusive. 

On 6 February 2022, the Panel of Stewards fined Trainer S Siva RM1000/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 12(g) for failing to appear at this inquiry in a timely manner. 


ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORT

RACE 4 (R176) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

7

BAKUTEH

(App N Varmah)

Slow into stride. Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

 ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORT

RACE 8 (R180) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

6

SLEEPY JOE

(J Shankar)

Vet exam: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet.


ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORTS

SLTC, SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

4

BAKUTEH

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

(3 weeks embargo)

8

SLEEPY JOE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet


POST RACE URINE:        

22 & 23 JANUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022                                               

The report dated 3 February 2022 (V22/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 52 coded urine samples and 52 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

22 & 23 JANUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022 

The report dated 3 February 2022 (V22/013) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


POST RACE URINE:                                

2 FEBRUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022                                                                       

The report dated 10 February 2022 (V22/017) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine samples and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 February 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

2 FEBRUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

The report dated 10 February 2022 (V22/018) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 2 February 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


POST RACE URINE:                                

6 FEBRUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022                                                                       

The report dated 10 February 2022 (V22/019) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine samples and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 February 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                  

6 FEBRUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022 

The report dated 10 February 2022 (V22/020) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 February 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

8

ROYAL RULER

Unfixed

CK Khaw

EA

10

OBSIDIAN

App K Pavinthran

App N Varmah

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

GOOD WARRIOR

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

METEOR LOUI

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

2

LEADING CELLIST

Exertional heat illness

Vet exam

2

TAVITO

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 6 months)

2

GOLDEN COIN

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

3

D’GREAT VULTURE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

3

WHAT A BOSS

Returned coughing

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

3

SMART WARRIOR

Lame off fore & Cast off fore

1000M/vet

3

MORE THAN OIL

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

6

BLOOD ROYAL

Dwelt at the start & lost considerable ground

I Starting Stall

6

CAPONE

No significant finding

Impounded

7

SUPER LINE

No significant finding

9

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

Threw its head on jumping & veered inwards

I Starting Stall

10

STAR INVINCIBLE

Cast near hind plate

11

LIM’S LEADER

 

Dwelt at the start, losing considerable ground

1 Starting Stall

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

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

MRA Rule/Regulation

 

4

App S Uzair

ESTIJAAB

13/2.22

RM1000

Rule 41(6)(c)(i)