Selangor Meeting – 15 Oct 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 15 OCTOBER 2022

STATE OF TRACK: Good

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 James Yu & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R1204) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)

2	WHAT A BOSS (App S Shazmin)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet.
3	OVERLORD (R Rueven)	Crowded shortly after the start and then was obliged to race wide.
4	THE SWAN (App S Uzair)	Shifted in, crowding runner shortly after the start. Rider warned to exercise greater caution.
7	BIG DRAGON (SU Lim)	Shifted out on jumping, crowding runner. Returned cast off fore plate.
8	ISLE OF SKY (App M Lukman)	Crowded at the start.
9	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri_	Carried out, then had to be eased to avoid the heels shortly after the start.
11	ARECIBO (WK Lee)	Impeded on several occasions for a clear run over the final 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	POWERFUL DRAGON	Capacity field	–	EA
1	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	Capacity field	–	EA
1	RAINBOW FISH	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 (R1205) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (A LONG COURSE)

1	RACE FOR FAME (AK Lim)	Struck into the hind legs of another runner near the 650M.
2	WAIMEA (App S Uzair)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	NO REGRETS (J Low)	Returned cast off hind plate.
5	D’GREAT DUCHESS (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride. An inquiry was opened and adjourned until tomorrow.
9	RISE OF THE LEGEND (R Rueven)	Withdrawn at 1:13pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
10	TILSWORTH MICK (App A Nazir)	Slow into stride and strode onto the heels of runner at the 650M.
11	HI BABY (M Ewe)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	RISE OF THE LEGEND	Lame off fore	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Withdrawn at 1:13pm
2	HAVANA	Capacity field	–	EA
2	SMART MASTER	Capacity field	–	EA
2	ORION	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 (R1206) CLASS 5 (B) – 1700M (A LONG COURSE)

TARZAN

(AK Lim)

Bumped on jumping.

SILVER JOY

(KC Tham)

Raced wide in the middle stages.

LIM’S MASTER

(App S Sia)

Returned with a cut to its near fore lateral cannon – Vet exam.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	M SEVEN	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 (R1207) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)

3	QUASAR (AK Lim)	Shifted in passing the 800M when avoiding the heels of runner near the 800M. Rider reminded of his obligations to afford other runners sufficient room.
4	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Suriya)	Crowded at the 800M, losing ground.
5	LIFE IN SIXTY-ONE (KC Tham)	Was standing awkwardly and subsequently slow into stride. Ridden wide in the middle stages.
6	LOOKS GOOD (App S Shazmin)	Tightened for room near the 800M and had to be restrained.
10	NORTHERN STAR (App H Arif)	Slow into stride.
11	PERFECT (R Rueven)	Raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	READY TO SEVENLUCK	Capacity field	–	EA
4	BANGKOK BOY	Capacity field	–	EA
4	GOLDEN CUP	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 (R1208) CLASS 3 – 1250M (A LONG COURSE)

2	ALLIANCE CAPTAIN (Y Aify)	Slow into stride and shifted in passing the 150M, crowding runners. *(See Report).
3	BRUCE ALNAUGHTY (App H Haikal)	Tightened near the 150M.
4	HIGH WATER (App S Uzair)	Bumped and then had to be checked passing the 150M.
7	ESTIJAAB (M Ewe)	Shifted ground at the 150M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
9	GOLD SKY BILLION (KC Tham)	Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. In light of its history, the gelding will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.
11	LIMITLESS STOUT (App I Fikri)	Crowded passing the 150M.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of ALLIANCE CAPTAIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in near the 150M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’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, to be deferred, with effect from 24 October 2022 and to expire on 30 October 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:05pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	LIM’S SPHERE	Capacity field	–		EA
5	LINCOLN MOONLIGHT	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SKYFALL	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	GRAND CHOICE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1209) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

1	TOP S (SU Lim)	Jumped awkwardly and near the 1000M, had to be restrained when bumped.
4	RUNNING SPIRIT (AK Lim)	Raced wide in the early stages.
5	TOPE SIXTYONE (App Clyde Leck)	Bumped on jumping.
6	PRAWN FRIED EGG (M Ewe)	Bumped at the start.
7	WANTED PAYOUT (App A Suriya)	Withdrawn at 3:18pm: Refused to load – 1 Starting Stall test.
9	MISS THYRA (Y Aify)	Returned cast off hind plate.
10	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Shifted in near the 900M and became unbalanced when hind-quarters bumped.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	WANTED PAYOUT	Refused to load	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 3:18pm
6	DEPENDABLE	Capacity field	–	EA
6	WHITE RABBIT	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 (R1210) CLASS 4(A) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

5	WILLOW SPRINGS (S Salee)	Rider fined RM250/- for excessive use of the whip. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
6	GOLDEN QUEEN (J Low)	Shifted in, bumping runner at the 125M.
7	QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim)	Bumped heavily at the 125M.
9	ACROBAT (WK Lee)	The Stewards addressed the issue related to rider’s whip use. Given his history (related to excessive use) rider referred for remedial training.
10	DAHEES (M Ewe)	Rider reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race.
11	HAPPY THIRTYNINE (R Rueven)	Saddle slipped backwards at the turn into the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	TRUDY	Capacity field	–		EA
7	TRINITY PIONEER	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
7	DAHEES			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1211) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)

3	HELLO BOSS (App I Fikri)	Dipped at the start and buffeted near the 1000M, becoming unbalanced.
4	BLACK QUAIL (App KH Chong)	Wide in the middle stages.
5	BLOOD ROYAL (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
7	XANTHOS (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
8	FLYING BABY (App S Uzair)	Bumped near the 1000M.
10	META GREAT (App A Nazir)	Hind-quarters bumped heavily near the 1000M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	ORDOS LEGEND	Capacity field	–	EA
8	MISE EN GARDE	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 (R1212) METRO A (SW) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

2	KERAUNO (App S Sia)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
8	CHOCANTE (WK Lee)	Withdrawn at 4:50pm: Sustained an injury to its near hind leg when the horse in the adjacent stall became cast Vet inspection: Lame near hind – Vet exam.
9	CONSTANT JUSTICE (R Rueven)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).
10	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN (Y Aify)	Withdrawn at 4:48pm: Became fractious after being loaded and got cast. 1 Starting Stall test.
11	VETRI (M Ewe)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	CHOCANTE	Lame near hind	Vet exam		Withdrawn at 4:50pm
9	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN	Became fractious after being loaded	1 Starting Stall test		Withdrawn at 4:48pm
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	MALAYSIA CAPTAIN			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1213) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

2	TOPNOTCH (AK Lim)	Slow into stride.
3	ALCATRAZ (J Low)	Shifted out near the 350M to avoid the heels of a rider in peril, causing runner to be restrained.
4	MY GOODNESS (App Clyde Leck)	Laid inwards near the 1000M, crowding runner.
7	DIAMOND SET (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards badly shortly after the start, bumping with runner and had to be straightened, thereafter was tightened for room. Raced in restricted room near the 600M.
9	KUBERA’S CHIEF (SU Lim)	Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. Steadied when crossed near the 300M.
10	KING FORCE (App S Sia)	When racing in a prominent position, rider’s off side stirrup iron snapped near the 550M with the rider extricating his other foot from the stirrup iron, thereafter eased his mount. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Cut off fore lateral cannon – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo).
11	WILDFIRE (App S Uzair)	After being crowded near the 1000M, commenced to race fiercely and threw its head when being restrained. Had to be restrained to avoid the heels of runner at the 350M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	SHAHBAA	Capacity field	–		EA
10	D’GREAT RISE	Capacity field	–		EA
10	LEGACY FIGHTER	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	MY GOODNESS			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R1214) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)

5	BIG LIGHTNING (App K Pavinthran)	Slow into stride.
6	SAND BANK (App S Uzair)	Inclined to lay outwards and raced wide throughout.
7	JUST DUIT (App A Suriya)	Slow into stride.
9	DARCI SUPER (App S Sia)	Impeded for a clear run and held tight between 250M and the 75M.
12	I’M THE MAN (J Low)	Blocked for a clear run on several occasions in the straight and had to be taken inwards to obtain a clear run over final 100M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	Swollen near fore tendon	Vet exam	Course scratching
11	BEAUTY THIRTYNINE	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

SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2022, SLTC SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The Stewards addressed the issue of App S Shazmin’s proclivity to look around when winning in:

Race 1 – D’GREAT DUCHESS
Race 4 – LEO
Race 7 – DIAMONDS

Whilst App S Shazmin had looked around to varying degrees in those races, the Stewards advised App S Shazmin that he must focus on the ride to the finish and resist the temptation to look around.

RACE 7 (R1139) CLASS 4 (A) – 1175M (II), SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

A subsequent veterinary examination of SORBETA (WK Lee) which finished distance, revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer R Lines advised that SORBETA had pulled up well, however, he was surprised at the poor performance given that the gelding had trialled well before the race. He also stated that it was his intention to effect a gear change and undertook to trial SORBETA before racing again.

RACE 9 (R1141) CLASS 4 (A) – 1775M (II), SUNDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

Jockey R Rueven (RESURGENCE) lost his right side stirrup iron over the final 50M.

TUESDAY, 27 SEPTEMBER 2022, SLTC TRACKWORK

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (K355) which bled during trackwork, 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.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

10 & 11 SEPTEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 23 September 2022 (V22/142) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 11 September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “J-4309” which revealed the presence of “pseudoephedrine”. *(See subsequent Report below)

INQUIRY INTO A REPORT CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4309” WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB, WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “PSEUDOEPHEDRINE”

A report of Sample No. J-4309 confirmed the presence of pseudoephedrine. Upon decoding, it was ascertained that the sample had been taken from Jockey SU Lim.

An inquiry into the finding was conducted on Sunday, 25 September 2022. Specific evidence was tendered by Jockey SU Lim that he had declared the use of a nasal decongestant prescribed by EE Clinic, on the Sample Card Declaration Form, for the sample taken on 10 September 2022 on which day he rode.

The Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory Testing Services Sdn. Bhd., Dr Chan Sue Hay confirmed that the prescribed medication declared contained the substance (pseudoephedrine) and the declared dose timing was consistent with the findings of the declared medication.

The Stewards were satisfied that the presence of pseudoephedrine was as a result of this prescribed medication and took no direct action related to the reported sample.

As such, Jockey SU Lim was permitted to ride on 25 September 2022 and submitted a sample.

POST RACE URINE:

25 SEPTEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 29 September 2022 (V22/148) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

25 SEPTEMBER 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022

The report dated 29 September 2022 (V22/149) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 25 September 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
11	I’M THE MAN	Unfixed	J Low	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	GOOD DEAL	Skin allergy	Vet exam	–
8	GOLDEN SPIRIT	Right forearm injury	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 OCTOBER 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

WHAT A BOSS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

–

BIG DRAGON

Cast off fore

–

NO REGRETS

Cast off hind

–

HI BABY

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

LIM’S MASTER

Cut near fore lateral cannon

Vet exam

–

DIAMONDS

Cast near fore

–

ESTIJAAB

Lame off fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

GOLD SKY BILLION

Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground.

2 Starting Stall tests

–

MISS THYRA

Cast off hind

–

WILLOW SPRINGS

Lame near fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

HAPPY THIRTYNINE

No significant finding

–

XANTHOS

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

CONSTANT JUSTICE

Lame near fore

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

KING FORCE

Lame off fore & Cut off fore lateral cannon

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

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

Suspension(s)

Jockey Y Aify (ALLIANCE CAPTAIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

App S Shazmin (D’GREAT DUCHESS)