Selangor Meeting – 13 November 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2022

SUNDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2022 

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

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 Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R1319)       CLASS 5 (b) – 1200M (A LONG COURSE)

5

SUPER LINE

(App A Suriya)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

8

OCEAN ELEVEN

(SU Lim)

Vet Inspection of the gelding which finished last: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

9

BOSSKU

(MM Firdaus)

Raced wide throughout. Rider advised that he had been instructed to go forward but from a wide draw, was unable to cross and that the gelding had commenced to tire from the 800M.

12

BIG LIGHTNING

(App K Pavinthran)

Vet Inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

App K Pavinthran (BIG LIGHTNING) was advised that he is expected to utilize his full claim whenever able to do so.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

READY TO SMILE

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

1

WASHINGTON

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

1

MAJULAH

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 (R1320)       CLASS 5 (b) – 1200M (A LONG COURSE)

1

PROVE IT

(App S Uzair)

Raced wide in the early stages.

2

TILSWORTH MICK

(App A Nazir)

From its wide barrier, was obliged to race rearward after being unable to secure a forward position.

3

REALITY

(App A Suriya)

Raced fiercely in the early stages.

8

M ELEVEN

(App M Lukman)

Raced fiercely and shifted in near the 1050M, crowding runner. Crowded near the 1000M when continuing to race fiercely.

9

HORSE KING

(Y Aify)

Rolled in near the 1000M, crowding runner.

10

AIR POWER

(WK Lee)

Tightened near the 1000M and had to be restrained, losing ground.

12

EMPEROR WARRIOR

(App H Arif)

Steadied when crowded near the 1050M.

13

QIJI STAR

(App Clyde Leck)

Reared at the start, losing ground. Trainer fined RM250/- for failing to declare cross-nose band within the prescribed time.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

SAND BANK

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

Course scratching

2

SO BEAUTIFUL

Sore back

Vet exam

Course scratching

2

TRINITY REVIVAL

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 (R1321)       CLASS 5 (a) – 1800M (A LONG COURSE)

2

MY GOODNESS

(App K Pavinthran)

Shifted in passing the 300M, crowding runner. Trainer advised that he had instructed that the gelding be ridden to take advantage of its inside draw and given it was over the 1800M, to attempt to stride forward and taking advantageous mid-race lead and to simply ride the gelding on hands and heels in the straight as he believed it gave its best in this style of riding.  

3

D’GREAT SWIFT

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

4

CANDY RAIN

(KC Tham)

Veered outwards at the start and crowded near the 300M when attempting a run.

5

LA FAMILIA

(App S Sia)

Raced fiercely, threw its head in the early stages.

6

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

(App S Shazmin)

Laid inwards considerably and had to be straightened near the 75M.

9

BOUNCEBACK ABILITY

(App H Haikal)

Dipped near the 200M. Vet Inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (1 month embargo).

10

GALLANT BLACK

(App A Suriya)

Saddle slipped backwards during running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

SACRED SEA

Capacity field

EA

3

O’REILLY BAY

Capacity field

EA

3

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.

RACE 4 (R1322)       CLASS 4 (b) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)

1

GOLDEN SPRINT

(App WW Cheah)

Bumped outwards at the 300M.

2

ATTENTION

(R Rueven)

Slow into stride and was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

3

GOLDEN HORSE

(SU Lim)

Vet Inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo). Returned cast near fore plate.

7

HAPPY MAGIC

(M Ewe)

Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. Near the 300M, was inclined to lay inwards and was bumped. When questioned, rider advised that he had been instructed to ride midfield, however, the gelding did not respond when vigourous early riding and he subsequently took the turn wide in an attempt to improve his position but the gelding showed no response in the straight.

8

LEADING CELLIST

(App A Suriya)

Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/vet.

9

LUPIN

(J Low)

Shifted out when blocked for a clear run passing the 300M, bumping runner. Rider reprimanded for shifting out when insufficiently clear and making contact with runner.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

BELLA VELOCE

Capacity field

EA

4

BLEU MARINE

Capacity field

EA

4

WINNER’S EUPHORIA

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 (R1323)       CLASS 4 (a) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)

2

LEGEND WAR

(SU Lim)

Withdrawn at 2:11pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo)

4

TOUCH THE CLOUDS

(App I Fikri)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (1 month embargo)

10

ICHIKA BACHIKA

(S Salee)

Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

LEGEND WAR

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(3 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 2:11pm

5

FLAMING PHOENIX

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

DELAWARE

Acute tendonitis near fore

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)

5

TOUCH THE CLOUDS

-18

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

RACE 6 (R1324)       CLASS 3 – 1400M (A LONG COURSE) 

This race was run in rain.

3

ALLIANCE CAPTAIN

(Y Aify)

Vet Inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

5

BRUCE ALNAUGHTY

(J Low)

When questioned, rider advised that he had been instructed to be in a handy-to-midfield position, however, running to the 1000M, the gelding had resented the kickback in its face and lost its position, becoming rearward. He further stated that the gelding was uncomfortable on the track until into the straight, were he able to progress.

10

GOLDEN KING

(MM Firdaus)

Crowded and had to be steadied near the 300M.

11

LIM’S SPHERE

(App I Fikri)

Laid outwards, inconveniencing runner at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

SEMANTAN PRINCE

Hoof abscess off hind

Vet exam

Course scratching

6

ESTIJAAB

Capacity field

EA

6

CONSTANT JUSTICE

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 (R1325)       CLASS 4 (a) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

This race was run in rain.

7

OISIN EXPRESS

(WK Lee)

*(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WK Lee, the rider of OISIN EXPRESS, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in shortly after the start and crowding WHY NOT (Y Aify) which in turn shifted ground, causing GOLDEN SARDINE (S Ruzaini) to be restrained and bumped with D’GREAT BOSS (MM Firdaus).

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WK Lee’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 21 November 2022 and to expire on 27 November 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:35pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

TALENTED

Capacity field

EA

7

ELITE WATERGHOST

Capacity field

EA

7

JOJU

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 8 (R1326)       CLASS 4 (b) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE) 

1

TRINITY PIONEER

(App I Fikri)

Laid inwards shortly after the start having to be straightened on several occasions. Vet Inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

2

HOWL

(J Low)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

4

TIGRESS

(App WW Cheah)

Rider reported that the horse lost its footing on straightening.

7

LOOKS GOOD

(App S Shazmin)

Slow into stride.

10

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

(App A Najib)

Laid inwards considerably when struck with the whip over the final 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

I AM BEAUTIFUL

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Course scratching

8

SHOQEET

Capacity field

EA

8

MOONGATE

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 (R1327)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE) 

2

TEMPTATIONS

(App K Pavinthran)

Slow into stride.

3

TOP S

(App A Suriya)

Slipped at the start, losing ground.

6

UNICORN

(J Low)

Hung out considerably near the 250M, inconveniencing runner.

7

RUNNING SPIRIT

(App S Uzair)

Shifted out passing the 175M.

9

KALA GHODA

(App I Fikri)

Inconvenienced at the 250M when runner shifted across.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

PRINCE SIXTY NINE

Capacity field

EA

9

YINYANG

Capacity field

EA

9

ALWAYS AFRAID

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)

9

TEMPTATIONS

+17

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

RACE 10 (R1328)     CLASS 4 (b) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE) 

2

BUSHIDO

(SU Lim)

Blocked for a clear run between the 200M and the 75M.

3

BLACK QUAIL

(App KH Chong)

Inclined to drift out over the final 50M.

4

GAIN ECLIPSE

(App A Suriya)

Slow into stride.

6

CHIEF OF ARMY

(App H Arif)

Slow into stride and taken outwards at the 200M to avoid runner.

7

JIMMY ZAC

(R Rueven)

Raced wide in the middle stages. Drifted in, crowding runner near the 100M.

8

TUN O’REILLY

(S Salee)

Slow into stride.

9

ALRALI

(App S Sia)

Eased to avoid the heels of runner over the final stages.

10

MISE EN GARDE

(S Ruzaini)

Squeezed between runners near the 175M and then carried outwards and had to steady over the final 100M.

11

SECRET AGENT

(App S Shazmin)

Bumped near the 150M, then drifted out, carrying runner wide over the final 125M. Rider reprimanded for failing to straighten.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

TILSWORTH JACOBI

Capacity field

EA

10

COSMIC SANDS

Capacity field

EA

10

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 11 (R1329)     CLASS 5 (a) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE) 

2

PERFECT BRANDZ

(App Clyde Leck)

Veered inwards at the start, bumping runner.

5

OTTAWA                             (App A Nazir)

Bumped on jumping, veered inwards passing the 200M.

6

WAIMEA

(App S Uzair)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

8

SUNRISE

(WK Lee)

Bumped heavily at the start, becoming unbalanced, losing ground.

9

ELENA OF AVALOR

(App M Lukman)

Shifted out on jumping, bumping runner.

11

GREATEST ALL TIME

(KC Tham)

Squeezed at the start, losing ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

NAJWAN

Capacity field

EA

11

JET TWENTY

Capacity field

EA

11

CAORUNN

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

ELENA OF AVALOR

+24

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

RACE 12 (R1330)     CLASS 5 (a) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE) 

2

MISS MICHELLE

(S Ruzaini)

Slow to begin.

5

MEWTWO

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide throughout.

6

NO REGRETS

(KC Tham)

Trainer fined RM250/- for failing to declare special bit within the prescribed time.

8

SHA NA NA

(MM Firdaus)

On jumping, rider momentarily lost his off side stirrup iron

9

MARTIN VJ

(App A Suriya)

Rider dropped his whip at the 125M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

12

WINNER NUMBER ONE

Capacity field

EA

12

RACE FOR FAME

Capacity field

EA

12

META SPRING

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)

12

ROYAL FLUSH

+22

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 APPRENTICE JOCKEY CHEAH WEI WEN (APP WW CHEAH) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF ONE (1) MONTH FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(b)(iii) FOR INCOMPETENT RIDING IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “DRONE” IN RACE 5 (R1067) ON SATURDAY, 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on 2 November 2022 (Wednesday). 

The Appeal Panel heard submissions from App WW Cheah and his Employing Trainer, R Lines and the SLTC Chief Stipendiary Steward.  

After considering the evidence, the Appeal Panel allowed App WW Cheah’ Appeal, however, issued him with a severe warning and directed that he undergo remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School. The Appeal Panel ordered the appeal deposit to be refunded.


RACE 12 (R1285) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (E SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022 

Trainer AB Abdullah advised that BINELZAAM (M Ewe) had pulled up well but was unable to cope with the choppy “soft” state of the track late in the day. Further, 1100M was too short for BINELZAAM and he would start the gelding in longer distances in future.


AMENDMENT

RACE 3 (R1276) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (E LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 30 OCTOBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022                                                     

8

ISLE OF SKY

(AK Lim)

Rider broke his whip at the 400M. The Stewards inquired into the rider’s riding. *(See Report).

10

LUCKY THIRTYNINE

(MM Firdaus)

[No report]


POST RACE URINE:        

30 OCTOBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022                                               

The report dated 3 November 2022 (V22/169) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30 October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

30 OCTOBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022 

The report dated 3 November 2022 (V22/170) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30 October 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

5

TIME TO INVEST

Unfixed

S Ruzaini

EA

5

SORBETA

Unfixed

App S Shazmin

EA

8

HELLO BOSS

Unfixed

App S Sia

EA

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

STAR TALENT

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

Course scratching

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

OCEAN ELEVEN

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

(1 month embargo)

1

BIG LIGHTNING

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

3

LA FAMILIA

Cast both hind plates

3

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

Cast near hind plate

3

BOUNCEBACK ABILITY

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(1 month embargo)

4

GOLDEN HORSE

Respiratory distress / Cast near fore plate

1000M/vet

(1 month embargo)

4

LEADING CELLIST

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

5

TOUCH THE CLOUDS

Lame near fore

Vet exam

(1 month embargo)

6

ALLIANCE CAPTAIN

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

7

DRONE

Cast near fore plate

8

TRINITY PIONEER

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

8

TILSWORTH SYDNEY

Cast off fore plate

11

SUNRISE

Cut off fore heel bulb

Vet exam

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

 

2

Trainer S Dunderdale

QIJI STAR

13/11/22

RM250/-

152(5)(a)

 

12

Trainer S Hamilton

NO REGRETS

13/11/22

RM250/-

152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R7

Jockey WK Lee (OISIN EXPRESS) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)