Selangor Meeting – 15 January 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 15 JANUARY 2022

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A (Rail @ 4M Entire Course)

Panel of Stewards:

Dato’ Rick Loh Lap Sang (Racing Committee Member) – Chairman

Mr Mahendran a/l Ponniah (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 (R075) CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (LONG COURSE)

Acting on veterinary advice that BUKIT SUBANG (MM Firdaus) was lame, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:42pm. It was subsequently ascertained that BUKIT SUBANG had shifted its near fore plate.

After being loaded, UNION JAC (App M Ekdihar) was unruly, broke through the front gates and was restrained after approximately 30M. UNION JAC was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start. However, the front gate of UNION JAC Stall 7 was damaged and unable to be repaired expeditiously. As such, the Panel of Stewards under the provisions of MRA Rule 12(2)(a), directed that UNION JACK be placed in the available Stall 12. Whilst conscious of the provisions of MRA Rule 113(6), the Stewards made the ruling to expedite the matter as all other horses were loaded.

AIR POWER (L De Souza) had to steady running to the 750M when crowded slightly on the inside of TOOBIGTOOFAIL (SU Lim).

Jockey C Goon (SPIN FIRE) was warned related to the use of his whip which in the opinion of the Stewards, bordered on excessive.

A post-race veterinary examination of AIR POWER revealed that it returned with exertional heat illness and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	BUKIT SUBANG	Shifted near fore plate	–		Withdrawn at 12:42pm
1	I’M THE MAN	Capacity field	–		EA
1	GOLDEN COIN	Capacity field	–		EA
1	GOLDEN 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)
1	HYDRANT			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R076) CLASS 5 (B) – 1250M (LONG COURSE)

BOOM ALMIGHTY (App WW Cheah) which was standing awkwardly in the stalls, threw its head and subsequently lost ground when the start was effected.

PLATOON (L De Souza) travelled wide throughout. When questioned, Jockey L De Souza stated that from his outside barrier, he was unable to secure a position behind the lead where he wished to be and PLATOON had pulled extremely hard in the early stages.

Near the 700M, EMPEROR WARRIOR (SU Lim) steadied momentarily when TAIL SPIN (App R Nuqman) rolled in.

App A Suriya advised that JUST DUIT was unable to go with the early pace and as a consequence, was in a rearward position. JUST DUIT will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LOVE (J De Souza) revealed no significant finding.

TAIL SPIN returned having cast its off hind plate.

App AB Riduan (BLACK IS POWER) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at approximately the 400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	MERCHANT MARINE	Capacity field	–		EA
2	FRANCES	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)
2	SPARKLE LOT			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R077) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE)

HAVANA (MM Firdaus) which refused to enter the stalls, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:46pm. In light of the gelding’s poor history, it will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again. Jockey MM Firdaus was reprimanded for his conduct and manner in which he handled HAVANA at the start.

MAZANZE (C Goon) was slow into stride.

Running to the 1000M, MR PAULANDRE (KP Lim) pulled hard, had to be restrained when striding onto the heels of THE ICEMAN (App A Suriya).

Near the 350M, ATTENTION (J Daniel) shifted in, causing MAZANZE which was racing erratically, to be steadied. Thereafter ATTENTION had to be steadied off the heels of SHA NA NA (App S Uzair).

TARZAN (App M Lukman) drifted out in the straight.

When questioned as to the reason he was so far back, Jockey J Daniel advised that ATTENTION had been slow to begin and had been off the bit in the early pace when it was urged to attain a midfield position. He had then elected to allow ATTENTION to settle into the race and it finished the race off well. He was of the opinion that the gelding was better suited by being ridden quietly in the early stages.

Jockey C Goon was questioned regarding his riding of MAZANZE in the straight. He advised that he was instructed to secure cover and not to be trapped wide from the wide barrier position, and also due to the long course, to allow MAZANZE to work into the race. He considered that although jumping well, MAZANZE had not shown any early pace although he had continually niggled at the gelding in an endeavour to maintain its mid-rear position. He advised that he had been impeded somewhat when ATTENTION had shifted in near the 300M and had steadied outwards to secure a run.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	HAVANA	Refused to be loaded	2 Starting Stall tests		Withdrawn at 1:46pm
3	D’GREAT MAGIC	Capacity field	–		EA
3	M SEVEN	Capacity field	–		EA
3	MY GOODNESS	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)
3	UNSHADOWED GENERAL			+19
3	ATTENTION			-16
3	TIGRESS			+19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R078) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

Acting on veterinary advice that EMIRATES WARRIOR (C Goon) was lame off fore, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2:11pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

SAHM (App AR Raiyan) and JOCKEY KING (App AB Riduan) were slow into stride.

When ridden with the whip, SAHM laid inwards, crowding SHANGANI (App A Najib) passing the 200M. App AR Raiyan was warned that he must straighten his mount more quickly when they shift.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	EMIRATES WARRIOR	Lame off fore	1000M/vet	Withdrawn at 2:11pm
4	COME AND TAKE ALL	Capacity field	–	EA
4	PEER GYNT	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 (R079) CLASS 3 – 1250M (LONG COURSE)

EBRAZ (App A Suriya) was slow into stride.

In the early and middle stages, BUENOS AIRES (J De Souza) and TURF PRINCESS (KC Tham) raced wide.

TRINITY GENERAL (SU Lim) hung outwards at the turn into the straight.

EBRAZ was inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of TELLER (App R Nuqman) 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	TRINITY GRACE	Fever	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	GALILEO’S APPROACH	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)
5	BOY KINGSLEY			-24
5	KIWI KID			+29
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R080) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

An objection was lodged by Jockey J De Souza (FLAMING PHOENIX), placed second, against UPTOWN GIRL (App S Uzair) being declared the winner, alleging interference at about the 100M. The Panel of Stewards dismissed the objection.

Running to the 1000M, THE SWAN (J Daniel) steadied from the heels of READY TO GOOD LUCK (App S Sia).

BIG DRAGON (App R Nuqman), MENTAL (App N Varmah) and GREATEST ALL TIME (KC Tham) raced wide in the middle stages.

Near the 250M, UPTOWN GIRL commenced to lay inwards causing GREATEST ALL TIME to check near the 200M and then UPTOWN GIRL crowded FLAMING PHOENIX with that filly restraining from the heels of UPTOWN GIRL near the 25M. On inquiry, App S Uzair, the rider of UPTOWN GIRL, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App S Uzair’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 24 January 2022 and to expire on 2 February 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

ROYALTY’S WISH (App K Pavinthran) which finished last, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.

When questioned as to the reason ROTI KAYA had been ridden in a rearward position, App AB Riduan stated that the gelding did not react when the start was effected and subsequently lost ground, and then despite his urging, showed no early speed. A post-race veterinary examination of ROTI KAYA revealed that it returned with swelling over the off fore tendon. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (scan) test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	DARLING	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet exam	Course scratching
6	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 7 (R081) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

BAMSI BEY (J Daniel) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, MORE THAN OIL (App A Suriya) eased when MAHARIB (MM Firdaus) shifted out.

After travelling wide, HAPPY MAGIC (KC Tham) shifted wide in the straight.

The saddle on HAPPY MAGIC (KC Tham) slipped sideways, placing Jockey KC Tham at a considerable disadvantage.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	BULL RUN	Capacity field	–	EA
7	LION KING	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 (R082) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

REALITY (App R Nuqman) eased shortly after the start when PERFECT RUN (App S Sia) shifted in. REALITY then raced wide throughout.

Running to the 1000M, POMP (App A Suriya) and D’GREAT JOURNEY (J De Souza) bumped heavily on several occasions.

JIMMY ZAC (L De Souza) was inclined to lay outwards at the 950M.

NINGALOO (SU Lim) shifted outwards near the 50M and steadied from the heels of D’GREAT JOURNEY.

A post-race veterinary examination of CIRCUIT FLYER (App AR Raiyan) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	BIG BAD MAMA	Capacity field	–		EA
8	SMOOTH OPERATOR	Capacity field	–		EA
8	PERFECT BRANDZ	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)
8	JABBAR			-15
8	REALITY			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R083) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

BEIJING STAR (SU Lim) dwelt when the start was effected, refusing to jump, thereafter trailing the field by a large margin. In light of this, BEIJING STAR will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

STAY SOUND (App K Pavinthran) was slow into stride.

When struck with the whip near the 200M, SPEEDY DEMON (App M Lukman) veered inwards considerably and had to be restrained off the heels of DIAMOND SET (R Rueven).

In the final 150M, HANDOME BOY (App AB Riduan) was blocked for a clear run when ALRALI (App A Suriya) shifted in and had to be taken across the heels of that gelding to obtain a clear passage.

STAY SOUND raced erratically in the straight and bumped with MOONGATE (WK Lee) at about the 75M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	WINNER’S EUPHORIA	Capacity field	–		EA
9	READY TO SMILE	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	ALRALI			-22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R084) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

TILSWORTH JACOBI (App A Najib) was extremely fractious in the barriers with the gelding becoming cast backwards. Acting on veterinary advice, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5:17pm. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TILWORTH JACOBI had sustained an injury to the stenum sheath and inguinal area, and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TRIPLE ONE STAR (L De Souza), VETRI (HK Cheng) and ELITE GENERAL (A Zaimuddin) were slow into stride.

TRIPLE ONE STAR returned with a cut to its near hind leg and will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	TILSWORTH JACOBI	Injury to the stenum sheath & inguinal area	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 5:17pm
10	CONFLIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
10	STREET BLADE	Capacity field	–		EA
10	MR ALFONSO	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	TRIPLE ONE STAR			-16
10	GUILTY PLEASURES			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R085) CLASS 5 (A) – 12500M (SHORT COURSE)

DESTINY CHILD (SU Lim) and LITTLE MERMAID (MM Firdaus) raced wide in the middle stages.

PRESTO (App K Pavinthran) had to be steadied outwards when crossed and striding onto the heels of ARTEMISIA OF CARIA (App S Uzair) near the 250M.

LITTLE MERMAID rolled inwards from the 200M, causing NASSEB (App A Suriya) to be restrained at about the 175M. On Inquiry, Jockey MM Firdaus (LITTLE MERMAID) was reprimanded for failing to straighten his mount when it shifted thereby causing NASSEB to be crowded for room.

STARDICE (S Salee) returned having cast its near fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	JULIUS CAESAR	Sole bruised near fore	Vet exam	Course scratching
11	TWILL GUY	Bruised both hind bumpers	Vet exam	Course scratching
11	VOYAGER	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 12 (R012) CLASS 4 (B) – 1250M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 1 JANUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 12 January 2022 (Wednesday), questioned Trainer HY Cheng and App AB Riduan relating to the performance of VAIN TYCOON in the above race.

The Stewards reported at that time that VAIN TYCOON was fractious in the stalls, kicking out and when jumping awkwardly, had struck App AB Riduan’s right leg on the outside gate, thereafter he was transported to hospital for observation.

A subsequent medical examination of App AB Riduan revealed a soft tissue injury to the outside of the right ankle with limited range of motion due to pain, and was subsequently given 5-day medical leave.

App AB Riduan stated that in the race, after striking his ankle, he had been unable to position VAIN TYCOON and thus travelled wide until straightening, and although attempting to ride the gelding out in the straight, he had done so by standing in only the left stirrup iron due to the pain in his other leg and had thus become unbalanced on several occasions.

In light of VAIN TYCOON’s barrier manner, the gelding had undergone a Barrier Practice on 11 January 2022 to the satisfactory of the Stewards. App AB Riduan was required to demonstrate his fitness and suitability to ride before being permitted to ride in a race, which he passed on Thursday, 13 January 2022.

RACE 8 (R008) CLASS 3 – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 1 JANUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

The Stewards, on 5 January 2022 (Wednesday), inquired into Jockey AK Lim’s riding of ROCKET PEGASUS in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey AK Lim and Trainer R Lines, the rider and trainer of ROCKET PEGASUS respectively.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of ROCKET PEGASUS, the Stewards found Jockey AK Lim 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 in the opinion of the Stewards, his riding of ROCKET PEGASUS over the final 250M, was inconsistent with his previous riding style and his left arm action, did not assist the gelding.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, to be deferred, with effect from 10 January 2022 and to expire on 9 March 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R005) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE), SATURDAY, 1 JANUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

Jockey C Goon (BELIEVER) was reprimanded for using his whip in an excessive manner.

AMENDMENT

RACE 7 (R007) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY, 1 JANUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

WISHUPONASTAR shifted in passing the 100M causing TALENTED to check and brush with RINGS OF FIRE (Y Aify). On inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of WISHUPONASTAR, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting out at this stage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days, to be deferred, with effect from 10 January 2022 and to expire on 22 January 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

POST RACE URINE:

1 JANUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

The report dated 6 January 2022 (V22/001) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 38 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 January 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

1 JANUARY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022

The report dated 6 January 2022 (V22/002) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 1 January 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	SAHABA	W Faizal	MM Firdaus	Medical
6	READY TO GOOD LUCK	Unfixed	App S Sia	EA
7	SKYFALL	W Faizal	S Salee	Medical
7	WHITE RABBIT	App N Varmah	App K Pavinthran	Medical
9	SPEEDY DEMON	App N Varmah	App M Lukman	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	TOP S	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 15 JANUARY 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

AIR POWER

Heat stress

1000M/vet

–

JUST DUIT

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

D’GREAT LOVE

No significant finding

–

TAIL SPIN

Cast off hind plate

–

TELLER

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

ROYALTY’S WISH

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

ROTI KAYA

Swelling over the off fore tendon.

1000M/vet (scan)

–

CIRCUIT FLYER

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

BEIJING STAR

Dwelt at the start & refused to jump

1 Starting Stall

–

TRIPLE ONE STAR

Cut near hind

Vet exam

–

STARDICE

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

App AB Riduan

BLACK IS POWER

15/1/22

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

App S Uzair (UPTOWN GIRL) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)