Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

SUNDAY, 31 AUGUST 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course LC A4 & 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 (R0601) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

1	CAPTAIN SINGAPORE (Clyde Leck)	Raced wide in the early stages.
3	LIMITLESS THUNDER (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride. Apprentice was advised to be more proactive when trailing the field.
4	STAR VICTORY (Troy See)	Slow into stride.
5	AHONE (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
6	CLONE MAN (R Shafiq)	Jockey was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

RACE 2 (R0602) CLASS 5B – 1020M (Track II)

BANKER’S PAIR FOUR

(R Nuqman)

Had to steady shortly before the finish.

SHEESH

(HS Gill)

Trainer R Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for the jockey to ride overweight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	SURFING CLOUD	Bruised off fore tendon & suspensory	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 3 (R0603) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

1	BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE (Troy See)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 350M.
2	CHEVAL PEGASUS (App PH Seow)	Slow into stride. Baulked for a clear run in the early part of the straight.
5	YIN YUAN (CK Khaw)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Had to steady when racing onto the heels at the 350M.
6	TOP FIELD (R Shafiq)	Switched in away from the whip at the 200M.
8	RICH N POWERFUL (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout. Switched out to continue its run at the 250M. Carried in at the 350M.
9	CONGAREE (Y Aify)	Raced wide throughout.
10	RICHARD MULE (AL Da Silva)	Raced wide throughout.
11	MY DETERMINATION (Z Khairil)	Rolled out at the 350M.

RACE 4 (R0604) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

4	KIM EMPIRE (O Chavez)	Hung in in the straight. Raced wide throughout.
5	SINGLE WARRIOR (App A Azizi)	Slow to begin.
6	NORTHERN STAR (App H Haikal)	Switched in to continue its run shortly before the finish.
7	RS DREAM (Y Aify)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
9	IMPERIAL GENIE (R Iskandar)	Raced wide throughout.

RACE 5 (R0605) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II)

2	SURREY HILLS (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
4	SUPERYA (XC Liang)	Jockey cautioned to ride to the end of the race so as to leave no room for query from the Stewards.
6	PACIFIC GENERAL (App PH Seow)	Raced greenly throughout.
9	WAIT U KNOW (App H Haikal)	Raced wide throughout.
10	LEGEND SIXTY-THREE (KC Wong)	Trainer R Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for declaring the incorrect rider during declaration. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

RACE 6 (R0606) OPEN MAIDEN – 1500M (LC A4)

1	TEN TEN (Z Khairil)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
2	TALKINTALKIN POWER (XC Liang)	Slow to begin, thereafter rushed up to race outside the leader. Hung in in the straight.
4	STORM DEITY (App M Akmazani)	Shifted in at the 1300M. Baulked for a clear run in the early part of the straight.
5	PACIFIC FORTUNE (B Pinheiro)	Raced wide throughout.
7	THE WARDEN (O Chavez)	Carried in at the 1300M. Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages.
8	COMEBACK (HS Gill)	Fly-jumped leaving the stalls resulting in both Jockey and the horse striking the top of the barrier. Shortly thereafter, Jockey became unbalanced and was dislodged from the horse. Jockey was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
9	WATER TANK (R Shafiq)	Had to ease at the 1300M.

RACE 7 (R0607) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC A4)

1	FLAWLESS (R Iskandar)	Raced wide throughout.
2	FLAMING MIGLIORE (CK Khaw)	Jumped awkwardly and squeezed out at the start.
3	EMERALD LISI (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
4	HURRICANE (App A Azizi)	Awkwardly placed on heels in the concluding stages.
6	PLATINUM ROYALE (Troy See)	Carried in marginally at the 1100M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
7	GRAPHJET EXPRESS (AL Da Silva)	Eased at the 1100M. Tightened for galloping room at the 300M, thereafter switched in to continue its run in the concluding stages.
8	FLYING NEMO (O Chavez)	Trainer R Lines was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding. Raced wide throughout. Jockey cautioned to report to the Stewards any circumstances that may have affected the performance or the chances of his horse in the race.
9	GOLDEN PAYOUT (Z Khairil)	Shifted in at the 1100M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
12	GROOVY (Y Aify)	Shifted in at the start. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	PACIFIC MV	Capacity field	–	EA
7	MAZE	Capacity field	–	EA
7	ERUPTION	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 (R0608) CLASS 1 – 1400M (LC A4)

2	ANTIPODEAN (B Pinheiro)	Raced wide throughout. Bumped at the 1000M. *(See Report)
3	KING ARTHUR (App M Akmazani)	Trainer H Aloysius was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding.
6	RAISING SIXTY-ONE (R Iskandar)	Raced onto the heels at the 1000M and shifted out sharply.
9	CAVALRY (AL Da Silva)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). *(See Report)

Jockey AL Da Silva (CAVALRY) appeared before the Panel and was questioned on his decision at the 700M to stay in a one-off position when ANTIPODEAN raced alongside him, which appeared to give ANTIPODEAN the opportunity to obtain the first run on his mount. In this regard, he explained that his horse was travelling well and ANTIPODEAN made a quick sweeping run that when ANTIPODEAN raced alongside him, he knew it was the long course, was well positioned and travelling well, therefore he did not feel the need to take his horse outside its comfort zone when that was the bend and the long straight was ahead. He further explained that in the straight, CAVALRY unfortunately did not produce the burst of speed he would have expected from its run in transit and only stayed on into third. His explanation was noted.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
8	KING ARTHUR	-17
8	VINCENT’S STAR	-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0609) CLASS 2 – 1400M (LC A4)

2	KING OF SIXTY-ONE (S Uzair)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
3	ENERGY BABY (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
7	CINNAMON BLAZE (KC Wong)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
8	SACRED BUDDY (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin.
12	XENA (AL Da Silva)	Slow to begin. A review into the running and handling of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	QUICKEN AWAY	-24
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0610) 6YO & below – 1800M (LC A4)

3	GOOD STAR (R Shafiq)	Trainer T Mahadi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on the gelding. Raced wide throughout.
9	IMPERIAL RIPPLE (R Iskandar)	Slow to begin.
11	STRONG WHITE (Y Aify)	Shifted out for a clear run at the 350M.
12	EVER RELIABLE (R Nuqman)	Slow to begin. Stumbled at the start.

RACE 11 (R0611) CLASS 4A – 1775M (Track II)

1	SNOW STORM (Z Khairil)	Raced wide throughout.
2	SAINT TROPEZ (Clyde Leck)	Slow to begin.
5	INTREPID (App A Azizi)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in and shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
6	FAMILY DELIGHT (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout.
9	ETERNAL ROMANCE (R Iskandar)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
11	SUPER BOWL (KC Wong)	Unable to completely secure a clear run for the majority of the straight.

RACE 12 (R0612) CLASS 5A – 1775M (Track II)

2	PLATINUM HARVEST (R Nuqman)	Tightened for galloping room at the 1600M. *(See Report)
5	D’S SECRET (AL Da Silva)	Shifted in to continually from the 1775M to the 1600M. *(See Report)
8	MIEJ (Y Aify)	Slow to begin.
10	FATE TO WIN (CK Khaw)	Carried in from the 1775M to the 1600M. *(See Report)
11	NOW PICTURE (App S Shazmin)	Had to ease sharply shortly after the 1600M. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AL Da Silva, the rider of D’S SECRET, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding D’S SECRET, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to FATE TO WIN, PLATINUM HARVEST and NOW PICTURE from the 1775M to the 1600M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AL Da Silva’s guilty plea, 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 with effect from 1 September 2025 and to expire on 7 September 2025, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 5 (R0593) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +4), SUNDAY, 24 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

At the conclusion of an Inquiry on 31 August 2025 at the Selangor Turf Club, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of OUR SECRET WEAPON, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding OUR SECRET WEAPON, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RAGNAR, PACIFIC COMMANDER and NIMBUS STAR at the 800M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’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, to be deferred and served on 7 September 2025. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/- He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R0598) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC A), SUNDAY, 24 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The Stewards, on Sunday, 31 August 2025 at SLTC, concluded a review into the running and handling of SEMANTAN PRINCE.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, informed App T Ammar that he will be referred back for retraining at the SLTC Apprentice School.

POST RACE URINE:

17 AUGUST 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

The report dated 22 August 2025 (V25/128) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine samples and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 August 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

17 AUGUST 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

A report dated 22 August 2025 (V25/129) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 August 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE: 24 AUGUST 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

A report dated 28 August 2025 (V25/131) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 37 coded urine and 37 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 August 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “38203” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that the sample number was reported to have been taken from the horse “LIMITLESS WARRIOR” which finished 2^nd (second) in Race 2 on Sunday, 24 August 2025 respectively, at the Selangor Turf Club August Meeting 2025.

On 29 August 2025, Trainer S Siva was advised of the contents of this report and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 134(12) which prohibits this horse from racing until it is cleared by the Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An Inquiry related to this matter will be conducted at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24 AUGUST 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025

A report dated 28 August 2025 (V25/132) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 24 August 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “J-5160” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. After decoding the sample number, it was recorded that this sample was taken from App T Ammar.

On 29 August 2025, App T Ammar and his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, were both advised of the contents of this report and advised that App T Ammar was suspended from riding in trackwork and races pending an inquiry in terms of MRA Rule 136(3)(b). They were also advised of the contents of MRA Rule 137 and MRA Regulation 46 relating to the Referee Sample. An inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

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

In respect of the above matter, Jockey M Zaki who has served part of his one (1) month suspension already, has applied for the remainder of the suspension incurred to be converted to a fine. The Racing Stewards, after considering the matter, accepted Jockey M Zaki’s application and converted his remaining suspension to a RM3,000/- fine. Consequently, Jockey M Zaki is now free of embargo.

Additionally, the clearing sample which was taken from Jockey M Zaki revealed that no prohibited substance was detected and as such he is cleared to ride in trackwork/races.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	HURRICANE	M Lerner	App A Azizi	Medical
9	HONESTY	HS Gill	App A Azizi	Medical
10	PLATINUM GLORY	M Lerner	O Chavez	Medical
11	INTREPID	M Lerner	App A Azizi	Medical
12	PLATINUM HARVEST	M Lerner	R Nuqman	Medical
12	ROOK’S GAMBIT	HS Gill	S Uzair	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	KITSUNE	Bute given on 25/8/25 (Trainer’s request)	Vet exam	–
6	LOOK AFTER	Corneal ulcer to its right eye	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 31 AUGUST 2025

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

CAVALRY

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

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

Jockey R Shafiq

CLONE MAN

31/8/25

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Trainer R Lim

SHEESH

31/8/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer R Lim

LEGEND SIXTY-THREE

31/8/25

250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Trainer R Lines

FLYING NEMO

31/8/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer H Aloysius

KING ARTHUR

31/8/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Trainer T Mahadi

GOOD STAR

31/8/25

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Jockey AL Da Silva

D’S SECRET

31/8/25

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(24/8)

Jockey Z Khairil

OUR SECRET WEAPON

31/8/25

1,500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

R12

Jockey AL Da Silva (D’S SECRET) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(24/8)

Jockey Z Khairil (OUR SECRET WEAPON) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey AL Da Silva (XENA)