Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 24 AUGUST 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Good

LC A & Track II (+4)

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 (R0589) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +4)

1	MOCHI (B Pinheiro)	Shifted in sharply at the start, despite the jockey’s corrections. Hung in in the straight. Raced wide throughout.
4	MERCURIAL TURN (Z Khairil)	Stumbled and squeezed severely at the start.
6	STORM TO WIN (App Z Syafifie)	Bumped at the start.
8	JAZZ BAND (App S Shazmin)	Returned cast near fore plate.
11	LASLOS (App M Akmazani)	Apprentice cautioned regarding the consistency of riding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	MONDAY	Capacity field	–	EA
1	SHEESH	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 (R0590) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +4)

4	LIMITLESS WARRIOR (App S Shazmin)	Had to switch out for a clear run at the 250M.
8	GOLDEN HORSE (Y Aify)	Withdrawn at 12:58pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)
9	GHOST RAJA (HS Gill)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	MASSIMO (App T Ammar)	Raced fiercely in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
12	ANGEL BABY (App H Haikal)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)
13	TANGESH (KC Wong)	Inconvenienced at the 300M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	GOLDEN HORSE	Lame near hind	1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)	Withdrawn at 12:58pm
2	PACIFIC SCOUT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
2	SABAH STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
2	BANKER’S EIGHTYONE	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 (R0591) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +4)

2	PACIFIC SNOOPY (O Chavez)	Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
3	TWO MILLION (Clyde Leck)	Slow to begin.
5	THE WILD HERO (Troy See)	Slow to begin.
8	VALERIE PEGASUS (KC Wong)	Tightened for galloping room at the 700M.Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
9	CHEEKY WHITE FACE (S Uzair)	Raced onto heels and had to restrain off heels for a sustained period between the 700M and the 500M. Baulked for a clear run between the 400M and the 250M.
10	SMOKE AND MIRRORS (R Iskandar)	Returned cast both fore plates.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	LIMITLESS THUNDER	Capacity field	–	EA
3	TOP CHILLI	Capacity field	–	EA
3	WINS EIGHT	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 (R0592) OPEN NOVICE – 1150M (Track II +4)

INFINITY SPIRIT

(Clyde Leck)

Slow into stride. *(See Report)

LUCKY WARRIOR

(B Pinheiro)

Hung in in the straight.

SPICY BABE

(S Uzair)

Switched out to continue its run in the straight.

Jockey C Leck appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his riding of INFINITY SPIRIT. In this regard, he explained that his attention was specifically drawn to whether it was possible for him to be more proactive from the jump. Jockey C Leck explained that it was his mount’s pattern of racing to be in a rearward position and upon identifying that the pace in the early stages was really quick and there was a prospect of him becoming detached, he did scrub his mount to keep pace with the field from the 1100M. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey C Leck, however, will continue to monitor his techniques and tactics adopted in similar situation going forward.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	GOLD MEDAL ROSE	Nail bind injury 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 5 (R0593) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +4)

1	KSATRIA (M Lerner)	Eased when awkwardly placed onto heels at the 700M.
2	RAGNAR (App H Haikal)	Had to ease at the 800M.
4	PACIFIC COMMANDER (AL Da Silva)	Carried in at the 800M.
6	NIMBUS STAR (CK Khaw)	Tightened at the 800M. Had to ease in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)
7	TRIGGER PEGASUS (HS Gill)	Slow into stride. Had to ease in the concluding stages.
8	GOLD SAMURAI (R Iskandar)	Briefly lost his right side rein and shifted out in the concluding stages. Impounded. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
9	OUR SECRET WEAPON (Z Khairil)	Shifted in at the 800M. A review into the incident at the 800M will be held at a date to be fixed.
10	AFTERMATH (KC Wong)	Had to ease in the concluding stages.
11	RELEASE THE SPIRIT (O Chavez)	Awkwardly placed on heels at the 800M. Shifted out at the 700M, thereafter raced wide in the middle stages. Jockey was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
12	CIANGO (S Uzair)	Slow to begin. Carried out at the 700M. Had to ease in the concluding stages.
13	WEALTHYNESS (XC Liang)	Carried in at the 800M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	PACIFIC ATLANTIC	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 6 (R0594) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +4)

4	PACIFIC ANGEL (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.
6	INFINITY WARRIOR (R Iskandar)	Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages.
8	BABY TWINS (R Shafiq)	Over-raced at the 800M.
9	SURREY HILLS (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M.
11	SMART ONE (Clyde Leck)	Hung in in the straight.
12	MONTANA FLASH (App J Ikram)	Raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SESON	Nail prick on the off hind foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
6	THE WILD GOAL	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 (R0595) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II +4)

1	DIAZ (Z Khairil)	Raced wide throughout.
2	CHEVAL PEGASUS (App PH Seow)	Slow to begin. Eased at the 800M.
4	DRAGON CAVALLO (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.
6	BOOMBA (Troy See)	Slow to begin.
7	I’M BACK (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early stages. *(See Report)
8	BANKER’SSIXTYTHREE (CK Khaw)	Bumped in the straight.
11	SANTINO (App T Ammar)	Apprentice fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) as he failed to make the carded weight. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight, proving difficult to assist resulting in the Apprentice becoming unbalanced on a number of occasions.

App H Haikal (I’M BACK) reported that it was his intention to lead. However, the gelding raced keenly in the running and eventually acquired the lead on his own accord.

RACE 8 (R0596) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A)

3	WINS ONE (AL Da Silva)	Switched out away from the whip in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	IMPERIAL SABRE (R Iskandar)	Returned cast off hind plate.
7	ENGINE START (App H Haikal)	Squeezed at the start. Raced wide throughout.
9	ENTICING (App A Azizi)	Slow to begin.

RACE 9 (R0597) CLASS 4B – 1600M (LC A)

1	INFINITY VICTORY (Clyde Leck)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
3	COMMANDER JONES (App A Azizi)	Raced wide throughout.
5	NAVY SEALS (KC Wong)	Jockey’s whip was briefly entangled with his reins at the 400M. *(See Report)
6	RED DRAGON (CK Khaw)	Jumped awkwardly at the start.
10	CASTELO (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.
11	SACRED COMMAND (B Pinheiro)	Hung out in the straight.

Trainer F Maynard was questioned regarding the poor performance of NAVY SEALS in its last start. In this regard, Trainer F Maynard explained that the gelding does not appreciate the “heavy” going in its last run. The Panel noted his explanation.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	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 10 (R0598) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A)

2	KHAO MANEE (B Pinheiro)	Raced onto heels at the 1000M. Unable to fully secure a clear run throughout the race.
3	VARIANT (M Lerner)	Raced onto heels at the 1000M.
4	OCEAN JUPITER (KC Wong)	Slow to begin.
5	LIM’S FUJI (S Uzair)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
6	SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide in the middle stages. A review into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
7	MAKE YOU HAPPY (F Yusoff)	Slow to begin. Returned cast near fore plate.
10	THE WILD CHIEF (AL Da Silva)	Slow to begin. Switched out when racing onto heels at the 1000M.
11	GIVE ME FIVE (R Iskandar)	Raced onto heels at the 1000M. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wider on the turn and to the lead in a one-off position.

RACE 11 (R0599) CLASS 5B– 1500M (LC A)

1	BEN’S CHAMPION (HS Gill)	Hung out at the 450M.
2	PER INCROWN (AL Da Silva)	*(See Report)
3	TOP SHOW (B Pinheiro)	Shifted both ways away from the whip at the in the straight.
4	FAMOUS NAME (KC Wong)	Slow into stride.
5	SELANGOR STAR (F Yusoff)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

Jockey AL Da Silva appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on PER INCROWN. In this regard, he explained that he was instructed to be in handy position from the start, however, the gelding showed more speed than the other runners in the field, therefore he elected to seize the opportunity to lead the race. His explanation was noted.

RACE 12 (R0600) CLASS 5B– 1500M (LC A)

1	SCHNEIDER (App M Akmazani)	Bumped in the straight.
2	KITSUNE (Troy See)	Hung in in the straight.
3	SPIETH HEROINE (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin.
5	ANKARA (S Uzair)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
10	AIR BOSS (Y Aify)	Returned cast near fore plate.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 9 (R0573) CLASS 3 – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 August 2025 at SLTC, concluded a review into the running and handling of HASTEN. Evidence was taken from Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of HASTEN.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of his riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 12 (R0576) CLASS 5A – 1800M (LC C4), SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

Jockey AL Da Silva (EVER RELIABLE) appeared before the Panel and was questioned regarding his wide position in the race. In this regard, he explained that he had never intended to race as wide as he did, however, upon jumping, he found himself in a midfield position, and attempted to restrain the gelding to a position closer to the rail, however at that juncture, another horse which was racing keenly on his inside, raced alongside him which resulted in his mount reacting and him being unable to restrain EVER RELIABLE without causing more significant prejudice to the horse. Accordingly, he held his ground in the running, however, this gelding had nothing to come in the straight. The Panel noted the explanation of Jockey AL Da Silva which was supported by the footage of the race.

RACE 2 (R0566) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track II), SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 August 2025 at SLTC, concluded a review into the running and handling of THUNDER HERO. Evidence was taken from App H Haikal, the rider of THUNDER HERO.

RACE 6 (R0570) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II), SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 August 2025 at SLTC, concluded a review into the running and handling of TOP FIELD. Evidence was taken from Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of TOP FIELD.

RACE 8 (R0572) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II), SUNDAY, 17 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 24 August 2025 at SLTC, concluded a review into the running and handling of CHEERFUL BABY. Evidence was taken from Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of CHEERFUL BABY.

INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-5155” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON SATURDAY, 9 AUGUST 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025, WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “ORPHENADRINE”, WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES

The Stewards concluded an inquiry on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, into the above matter. Evidence was taken from Jockey M Zaki, from whom the sample was taken.

Jockey M Zaki pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) as he provided a sample at the Selangor Turf Club on 9 August 2025 which sample, upon analysis, was found to contain the prohibited substance, “Orphenadrine”.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey M Zaki’s guilty plea, the nature of the substance, mitigating factors, and his submissions on penalty. Jockey M Zaki was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, backdated from 15 August 2025 and to expire on 14 September 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Additionally, Jockey M Zaki was advised that he would be required to provide a clearing sample prior to commencing to ride in trackwork/races at the Club.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	WEALTHYNESS	Unfixed	Jockey XC Liang	EA
8	HALEEDA	O Chavez	B Pinheiro	Medical
10	MAKE YOU HAPPY	O Chavez	F Yusoff	Medical
12	ANKARA	O Chavez	S Uzair	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	BIG BUSINESS	Swollen near fore pastern	Vet exam	–
5	DEFEATER	Fever	Vet exam	–
7	MAGIC CAPTAIN	Bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	–
8	FORTUNE WHEEL	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, 24 AUGUST 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

JAZZ BAND

Cast near fore plate

–

ANGEL BABY

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)

–

VALERIE PEGASUS

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

SMOKE AND MIRRORS

Cast both fore plates

–

GOLD SAMURAI

–

Impounded

NIMBUS STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)

–

WINS ONE

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

IMPERIAL SABRE

Cast off hind plate

–

INFINITY VICTORY

No significant finding

–

MAKE YOU HAPPY

Cast near fore plate

–

SELANGOR STAR

No significant finding

–

AIR BOSS

Cast near fore plate

–

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

App T Ammar

SANTINO

24/8/25

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up

Jockey Z Khairil (OUR SECRET WEAPON)

R10

App T Ammar (SEMANTAN PRINCE)