Selangor Meeting – 15 January 2023

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 15 JANUARY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Good (Races 1 to 3), downgraded to “Yielding” prior to the running of Race 4 (Races 4 to 12).

Course E (Rail @ 9M Entire Course)

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 James Yu.

RACE 1 (R054) CLASS 5b – 1200M (E lc)

1	SUPER BB (App M Lukman)	Slow into stride and stumbled badly at the 400M. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
2	LIM’S TORPEDO (S Ruzaini)	Had to be restrained when tightened shortly after the start.
3	CAORUNN (R Rueven)	Bumped heavily shortly after the start.
4	D’GREAT STRIKE (App S Shazmin)	Bumped on jumping and veered outwards considerably shortly thereafter.
5	NATUREISSPEAKING (HK Cheng)	Veered outwards on jumping, crowding runners on its outside. Rider advised that he must desist from using his whip when his horses are out of contention. Vet inspection: Laceration on the off hind – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
6	THE SWAN (App S Nurwaki)	Veered outwards shortly after the start to avoid runners and bumped heavily.
7	WHITE RABBIT (App A Suriya)	Crowded on jumping.
8	LUCKY THIRTYNINE (App A Nazir)	After being crowded at the start, raced wide throughout.
9	OFFICIAL (J Low)	Tightened shortly after the start and restrained, subsequently ridden rearward. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo).
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri)	Veered outwards when inconvenienced shortly after the start, shifting ground, causing runners to steady.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	SMART MASTER	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SUPER DRAGON	Capacity field	–		EA
1	SPARKLE LOT	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	CAORUNN			+17
1	D’GREAT STRIKE			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R055) CLASS 5b – 1200M (E lc)

1	DIAMOND SET (App S Shazmin)	Laid inwards in the straight.
3	AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim)	Slow into stride and hung outwards from the 1000M, racing wide.
6	MAGIC PLAYER (J Low)	Crowded shortly after the start, dipped at the 650M and then again in the straight.
9	SAND BANK (CK Khaw)	Raced wide, threw its head in the air between the 1000M and the turn into the straight. Vet Inspection: No significant finding.
10	RAINBOW FISH (M Ewe)	Whilst being loaded into its stall, struck the end of the running rail and had sustained superficial laceration on the off hind leg. Withdrawn at 12:49pm.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	RAINBOW FISH	Struck the end of the running rail whilst being loaded.	–		Withdrawn at 12:49pm.
2	COLCHESTER	Capacity field	–		EA
2	TERMS OF REFERENCE	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	AUTUMN BLITZ			+16
2	FARDUS			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R056) CLASS 5a – 1200M (E lc)

This race was run in heavy rain.

STORM TO WIN

(Y Aify)

Rider broke his whip at the 200M.

D’GREAT SUPREME

(MM Firdaus)

Rider reported his horse could not handle the track.

NOVA FACTOR

(M Ewe)

Fractious in the stalls, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race. Rider reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	BANGALORE	Capacity field	–	EA
3	META GREAT	Capacity field	–	EA
3	LUCKY TIGER	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 (R057) CLASS 4b – 1300M (E lc)

The State of Track was downgraded to “Yielding” prior to the running of this race.

1	LIMITLESS VENTURE (C Goon)	Rider restrained preventatively near the 300M.
2	DRAGON RYKER (App S Nurwaki)	Stumbled on several occasions between the 1000M and into the straight.
3	HIGH COUNCIL (App A Suriya)	Dipped on several occasions between the 750M and into the straight.
4	I AM BEAUTIFUL (App KH Chong)	Rider reported that the mare shied outwards for no reason near the 650M and thereafter appeared to lose interest in racing competitively.
6	D’GREAT OCEAN (MM Firdaus)	Shifted inwards passing the 250M. Dropped his whip at the 50M (placed third). In light of his record, fined RM1000/- .
7	JOCKEY KING (M Ewe)	Slow into stride.
10	LEO (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
11	ME NO MARSH MELLOW (L De Souza)	Rider reported that his horse could not handle the track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	Sore near fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	REBORN GENERAL	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 (R058) CLASS 4b – 1300M (E lc)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:20pm.

An objection was lodged by App KH Chong (IRONCLAD), dead heat second, against TAUBOSS (HS Gill), placed first, alleging interference over the final 125M. The Panel of Stewards upheld the objection and amended the placing to:

1^st (Dead heat) – IRONCLAD (App KH Chong) & STEEL CUTTER (App S Shazmin)

3^rd – TAUBOSS (HS Gill)

4^th– D’GREAT DUCHESS (SU Lim)

1	IRONCLAD (App KH Chong)	Slow to begin. Tightened over the final stages when bumped. Objection.*(See Report)
2	KRATOS (S Ruzaini)	Drifted out passing the 250M, having to be straightened.
5	D’GREAT DUCHESS (SU Lim)	Rider’s rein became entangled with his whip over the final stages.
7	DABBLE (KC Tham)	Proved difficult to load.
10	TAUBOSS (HS Gill)	Drifted in and bumped runner near the 125M. Objection. *(See Report). Rider reprimanded and advised to straighten more quickly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	RADETZKY MARSCH	Bruised back	Vet exam		Course scratching
5	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	Capacity field	–		EA
5	FIRST LIGHT	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	LITTLE PONY			+31
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R059) CLASS 4a – 1600M (E lc)

This race was rescheduled to start at 2:55pm.

2	D’GREAT LIGHT (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout and was eased down in the straight. Rider advised that the mare was inclined to stumble throughout. Vet Inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
5	LUPIN (HS Gill)	Crowded at the start, losing ground. Inclined to dip running to the 1000M. Shifted in near the 200M, crowding runner. Rider warned to exercise greater caution.
8	MENTAL (App A Suriya)	Veered outwards at the 1000M to avoid heels.
10	NORTHERN STAR (J Low)	Steadied when tightened near the 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	SHINE SHINE	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
6	ORDOS LEGEND	Capacity field	–	EA
6	GUILTY PLEASURES	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 (R060) CLASS 3 – 1400M (E lc)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:20pm.

1	THUNDER DRAGON (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride.
4	TRINITY GENERAL (App R Nuqman)	Bumped on jumping.
7	MR X (AK Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
8	SMART RACER (App K Pavinthran)	Slow into stride.
9	MANDRAKE (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
10	SHOW HAND (App I Fikri)	Jumped awkwardly and bumped at the start. Had to be restrained over the final 10M when attempting a debatable inside passage. Rider reprimanded and advised to exercise greater caution when attempting marginal runs.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
7	GRAND CHOICE	Capacity field	–	EA
7	GOLDEN FLAME	Capacity field	–	EA
7	NOVA FALCON	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 (R061) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1300M (E sc)

5	BALOR (SU Lim)	Slow to begin. In light of this – 1 Starting Stall test.
7	HEX MARK (App H Arif)	Rider dropped his whip at the 225M. Rider referred for retraining.
8	UNICORN (J Low)	Raced wide and greenly throughout.
9	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Rider advised that the mare did not handle the State of Track.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	RUNNING SPIRIT	Nail bind near fore foot	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
8	YINYANG	Capacity field	–	EA
8	JET TWENTY	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 (R062) CLASS 4a – 1300M (E sc)

2	SUPER HERO (CK Khaw)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	KANTHAKA (HK Cheng)	When questioned, rider advised that although his intention had been to lead, he had ridden the gelding hard but it was reluctant to stride out and he had pushed it for the entire journey, however, it was inclined to race uncompetitively. Returned with a broken breast- plate. Vet inspection: No significant finding. In light of this – 1000M/vet for poor performance.
6	MR HOPKINS (R Rueven)	Slipped on jumping, losing ground and slipped near the 800M.
11	MAGNITUDE (MM Firdaus)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	HOWL	Bruised left shoulder	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
9	FAMOUS NAME	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 (R063) CLASS 5a – 1200M (E sc)

GOLDEN CUP

(App H Haikal)

Raced wide in the middle stages and had to be steadied slightly near the 50M.

GENERAL CHENG

(M Ewe)

Poor performance – 1000M/vet

SPEEDY DEMON

(L De Souza)

The Stewards inquired into the riding of the gelding in the concluding stages. *(See Report) Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SPEEDY DEMON was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, to be deferred, with effect from 24 January 2023 and to expire on 23 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:11pm).

App I Fikri who rode his 10^th winner on COLONIEL STAR in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 16 January 2023.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	META SPRING	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam		Course scratching
10	THE SAINT	Capacity field	–		EA
10	VAIN TYCOON	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	GENERAL CHENG			+15
10	DOGE TO THE MOON			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R064) CLASS 5a – 1700M (E sc)

BELLA VELOCE

(App R Nuqman)

Rider reported that his horse did not relish the ground.

ENFORCE

(J Low)

Raced fiercely in the early stages and dipped near the 800M.

GALLANT BLACK

(SU Lim)

The Stewards questioned the Trainer and rider of the gelding as to the reason why it had led after the Stewards had been advised the intention was to ride mid-back. *(See Report)

Trainer SY Lim stated that he had instructed the gelding to be ridden in this fashion and was surprised when it had led so easily as the gelding did not possess gate speed.

Jockey SU Lim confirmed the instructions, however, stated that after jumping well, he had simply urged the gelding and in a very slow early pace, had found himself in the lead. He was also of the opinion that unlike some of his opponents, GALANT BLACK relished the “Yielding” nature of the track. Trainer SY Lim was advised that he was expected to instruct that GALLANT BLACK be ridden with the intention to lead in future given today’s performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	LAGO DE COMO	Sole bruised off fore	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	KING OF GLORY	Bruised back	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)
11	GENERAL CHENG			+15
11	DOGE TO THE MOON			+23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 12 (R065) CLASS 5a – 1700M (E sc)

3	MOMENT OF JUSTICE (App S Shazmin)	The Stewards opened an inquiry into App S Shazmin’s ride on the gelding and adjourned it to a date to be fixed.
4	TARZAN (AK Lim)	Rider dropped his whip at the 1500M when struck by a clod of dirt.
8	SILVER JOY (KC Tham)	Drifted out between the 250M and the 100M.
6	SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill)	Withdrawn at 5:50pm: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
11	BIG DRAGON (App A Suriya)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
12	SOON YOU THINK	Lame near fore	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 5:50pm
12	MAINSTREAM	Cellulitis all four (4) legs	Vet exam	Course scratching
12	BLACK TAIPAN	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 1 (R1448) CLASS 5b – 1275M (II), SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

Jockey S Uzair (THE SWAN) 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.

Jockey S Uzair subsequently applied to withdraw his appeal on 13 January 2023. After consideration, his application was acceded to, and his deposit was ordered to be refunded. His suspension will commence on 16 January 2023 and to expire on 15 March 2023, both dates inclusive.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

31 DECEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 6 January 2023 (V22/203) 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 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “J-4341” which revealed the presence of “mitragynine”. After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the then Apprentice S Uzair.

On 6 January 2023, (App) S Uzair was advised of the contents of this report and that he was stood down from riding in trackwork and races pending an inquiry in terms of MRA Rule 136(3)(b). He was 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.

RACE 8 (R1455) Class 5b – 1175M (II), SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2022

The Stewards reviewed the race history and record of APOLLO ROCK in Malaysia. It was noted that on 7 May 2022 and on 4 June 2022, APOLLO ROCK had “hung out”, “racing wide” and “drifted wide in the straight”, and had subsequently been referred back to trials on two (2) occasions; one (1) occasion with the services of a “senior rider”.

Further, there were six (6) other incidences and notations related to APOLLO ROCK having; “lay out”, “race fiercely” and “shift outwards quickly” in the horse’s Malaysian race record. As such, the Stewards considered APOLLO ROCK’s racing manners to be such that App WW Cheah’s ride was not at fault, however, Trainer R Lines was advised that he should engage a senior strong rider for future starts of the gelding. Further, should APOLLO ROCK raced in a tardy manner in future, that action would be taken against the gelding.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	ME NO MARSH MELLOW	Unfixed	L De Souza	EA
9	MAGNITUDE	Unfixed	MM Firdaus	EA
10	GHOST BAY	Unfixed	App R Nuqman	EA
11	GALLANT BLACK	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA
11	WINNING SMILE	Unfixed	KC Tham	EA
12	BIG DRAGON	Unfixed	App A Suriya	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	MA BAO BAO	Stone-bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 15 JANUARY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

SUPER BB

Lame near fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

CAORUNN & WHITE RABBIT

Cast near fore plate

–

NATUREIS-SPEAKING

Laceration on the off hind

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

OFFICIAL

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

SAND BANK

No significant finding

–

HIGH COUNCIL

Cast near fore plate

–

D’GREAT LIGHT

Lame off fore

Vet exam

(2 weeks embargo)

–

BRUCE ALNAUGHTY

Cast off fore plate

–

BALOR

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

KANTHAKA

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

MAGNITUDE

No significant finding

–

GENERAL CHENG

Poor performance

1000M/vet

–

SPEEDY DEMON

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

BIG DRAGON

No significant finding

–

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

Jockey MM Firdaus

D’GREAT OCEAN

15/1/23

RM1000/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

R10

Jockey L De Souza (SPEEDY DEMON) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(6)

Follow Up

R12

App S Shazmin (MOMENT OF JUSTICE)