Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026

STATE OF TRACK: Good (Races 1 to 8), downgraded to “Soft” prior to Race 9.

Course A & 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 (R0022) CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC A)

SELANGOR GATEWAY OF GROWTH STAKES

5	LEGEND NINETY TWO (App T Ammar)	Baulked for clear running between the 600M to the 400, thereafter switched out for clear running. Apprentice, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, S Dunderdale, was cautioned regarding the tactics he adopted in the race.
6	TWO MILLION (O Chavez)	Raced wide throughout. Carried out in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo).
8	EL CHUBASCO (SU Lim)	Raced onto heels at the 500M.
10	KIM LUCKY (KC Low)	Switched out for clear running in the concluding stages.
11	SPIETH HEROINE (HS Gill)	Restless in the barrier and fly jumped at the start. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1300M. Hung out throughout.
12	BIG DAY (R Nuqman)	Went amiss at the 1200M and was eased out of the race. Returned fractured near fore fetlock – Euthanized.
13	CHER (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout.
14	STORM DEITY (M Akmazani)	Shifted in briefly in the straight. Over-raced in the early stages.
15	NAUGHTY KID (Troy See)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	CHINESE DREAM	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
1	SHIHAB	Capacity field	–		EA
1	RAIKOU	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	CHER			+15
1	STORM DEITY			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R0023) CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC A)

KUALA SELANGOR FIREFLIES STAKES

2	WINNING SYMPHONY (R Shafiq)	Jockey explained that he did not intend to lead, however, after identifying the opportunity to do so, he allowed the horse to stride forward.
4	RUN BUDDY RUN (O Chavez)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
5	THE WILD CHIEF (AL Da Silva)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
7	SMART LIKE JASON (S Uzair)	Raced wide throughout.
8	DRAGON WHISPERER (J Kamaruddin)	Jockey cautioned for dropping his whip at the 350M.
11	CH FORTUNE (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
12	ANKARA (KA Brewer)	Slow to begin.
13	PACIFIC WINDSOR (App PH Seow)	Raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M and had to ease.
14	RAGING RABBIT (M Akmazani)	Raced wide throughout.
15	STYLE OF DRAGON (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	BANKER’S PAIR NINE	Swollen & conjunctivitis on the right eye	Vet exam	Course scratching
2	BEST CHILLI	Capacity field	–	EA
2	KHAO MANEE	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 (R0024) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC A)

BATU CAVES CULTURAL LANDMARK STAKES

1	PACIFIC STAR (O Chavez)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
2	KIM KIM (KC Low)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages
4	PACIFIC SKY (PH Seow)	Shifted away from the ship in the straight.
10	MIST THE DEDLINE (CK Khaw)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	IMPERIAL RIPPLE	Swollen tendon on near fore	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 4 (R0025) CLASS 4B – 1600M (LC A)

PUTRAJAYA MODERN CITY STAKES

1	BANKER’S STRONG (App G Farhan)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages, thereafter awkwardly placed on heels and shifted out at the 1100M.
2	RED DRAGON (CK Khaw)	Raced wide throughout.
4	INFINITY VICTORY (M Zaki)	Shifted in away from whip and brushed the rail shortly after the start. Jockey cautioned regarding unprofessional conduct in races and advised that more severe sanction will follow if he failed to correct his behavior.
6	KING’S GAMBIT (HS Gill)	Raced wide throughout.
7	SALAM SIXTY-ONE (O Chavez)	Hung in in the straight.
10	GURU FIGHT (KA Brewer)	Steadied significantly when awkwardly placed on heels at the 1100M. Hung in in the straight.
12	THOUSAND MILE EYE (App H Haikal)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	DOUBLE YOU OWE	Swollen near fore knee	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 (R0026) SUPREME B – 1500M (LC A)

KLANG VALLEY METROPOLITAN STAKES

1	SACRED BUDDY (CK Khaw)	Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
2	BIG HEARTED (S Uzair)	Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
3	ENERGY BABY (J Kamaruddin)	Shifted in away from the whip at the 400M.
4	MAN MAN LAI (KC Wong)	Bumped at the 300M.
5	FORTUNE TREE (R Shafiq)	Rolled in at the 400M.
6	PACIFIC PADRINO (PH Seow)	Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7	ERUPTION (KA Brewer)	Tightened at the 400M.
8	LATIN LEGEND (AL Da Silva)	Bumped at the 300M.
9	PACIFIC WARRIOR (O Chavez)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo).
10	BANKER’S VICTORY (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Hung in and shifted in away from the whip at the 400M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
11	KIM POWER (KC Low)	Slow into stride.
12	GRAND AVANTE (HS Gill)	Raced onto heels at the 900M.

RACE 6 (R0027) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)

SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT STAKES

1	BANKER’S SMILE (R Nuqman)	Hesitated at the 600M and briefly lost momentum.
2	PLATINUM BOSS (R Woodworth)	Raced wide throughout. Disappointed for clear running at the 400M, thereafter switched for at least 2 occasions to obtain clear running.
4	AI ROCKET (R Shafiq)	Raced wide throughout.
7	SEA WATER (App J Ikram)	Raced wide throughout. Hung out in the concluding stages.
8	GOOD FRIEND (HK Cheng)	Hung out in the concluding stages.
9	LIM’S CRAFT (S Uzair)	Slow into stride.
10	LEGEND OF NIAGARA (CK Khaw)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
11	SILVER SAMURAI (KC Wong)	Raced erratically in running.
12	COMMANDER JONES (HS Gill)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	PACIFIC MASTER	Capacity field	–		EA
6	MAZE	Capacity field	–		EA
6	SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE	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)
6	LEGEND OF NIAGARA			+16
6	COMMANDER JONES			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R0028) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)

SELANGOR GOLDEN COAST STAKES

1	ELLIOT NESS (KC Low)	Eased shortly after the start. Hung out and shifted out away from the whip in the straight.
2	BANKER’S GLORY (R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Eased at the 800M.
3	TAU KEH SOH (App M Zulhilmi)	Raced wide throughout.
5	STRONG DRAGON (CK Khaw)	Hung out in the straight.
8	STORM TO FINISH (XC Liang)	Awkwardly placed on heels and shifted in sharply shortly after the start. Over-raced in the middle stages. Hung out in the straight. Carried in in the concluding stages.
9	MILITARY AWARD (J Mallyon)	Shifted out shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout.
10	SAKURA (KC Wong)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 800M and shifted out shortly thereafter. Hung in in the straight. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
12	COOL SIXTY-ONE (O Chavez)	Hung in in the straight. Steadied off heels at the 300M. Switched in for clear running in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	PACIFIC MV	Capacity field	–		EA
7	DANGEROUS CHANCE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	MENTAL	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	MILITARY AWARD			+28
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0029) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)

SELANGOR HERITAGE & HARMONY STAKES

1	JIN SAKAMOTO (S John)	Jockey was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
2	GOLDEN CREST (J Malyon)	Brushed at the 250M.
4	PACIFIC COMMANDER (App PH Seow)	Raced wide throughout.
5	GOLD MEDAL ROSE (CK Khaw)	Slow into stride.
6	FLAMING RABBIT (HK Cheng)	Tightened for galloping room at the 800M.
9	CASH COVE (R Nuqman)	Raced wide in the early stages.
10	IMPERIAL GENIE (SU Lim)	Brushed at the 250M.
12	TAVI WILL DO (M Zaki)	Shifted in at the 900M and continued to shift ground.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	SPICY BABE	Capacity field	–		EA
8	AURISH STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
8	BANKER’S QUEEN	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)
8	JIN SAKAMOTO			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0030) OPEN NOVICE – 1200M (SC A)

SELANGOR NATURE DISCOVERY STAKES

The State of Track was downgraded to “Soft” prior to this race, which was rescheduled to start at 5:30pm.

STORM WARRIOR

(R Shafiq)

Withdrawn at 5:27pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo)

After the running of this race, Jockeys were consulted regarding the condition of the short course track. In this regard, they stated that whilst the track was “Soft”, they could continue to run Race 10, however, they expressed concerns regarding racing on the tighter Track II. Accordingly, Race 10 was run as programmed, and Races 11 & 12 were abandoned due to inclement weather conditions.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	STORM WARRIOR	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet (1 week embargo		Withdrawn at 5:27pm
9	IMPERIAL VERMILLION	Capacity field	–		EA
9	ROCKET GENERAL	Capacity field	–		EA
9	DONTELLMYWIFE	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	BIG BUSINESS			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0031) REBOUND STAKES – 1100M (SC A)

SEKINCHAN PADDY FIELD STAKES

This race was rescheduled to start at 6pm.

CROWN DANCING

(M Lukman)

Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

BIRD FUTURE

(App I Fikri)

Shifted out to continue its run in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	ARI	Capacity field	–	EA
10	PACIFIC BRAVO	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

APPEAL BY JOCKEY MUHAMMAD BAHAUDDIN BIN SHARUDIN (APP S BAHAUDDIN) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF TWO (2) MONTHS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(10) FOR FAILING TO RIDE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE STEWARDS IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “PACIFIC SKY” IN RACE 8 (R0735) ON SUNDAY, 25 OCTOBER 2025 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2025

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Sunday, 11 January 2026.

After considering submissions from App S Bahauddin, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, J Leck and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel upheld the appeal in part, against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(10).

On the issue of penalty, the Appeal Panel reduced the suspension from a period of two (2) months to a suspension of one (1) month. Additionally, after hearing evidence on the issue, it further ordered the suspension to be served with effect from 12 January 2026 and to expire on 11 February 2026, both dates inclusive.

The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026, SLTC JANUARY MEETING 2026

Upon inspection, the sex of the following horses have been amended to “gelding”:

Race	No.	Horse Name
1	8	EL CHUBASCO
2	7	SMART LIKE JASON
3	6	ASTRO NASCENTE
4	1	BANKER’S STRONG
6	1	BANKER’S SMILE
9	7	LIM’S FABER

AMENDMENT

RACE 5 (R0766) CLASS 4B – 1150M (Track II), SATURDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2025

IMPERIAL GENIE

(R Iskandar)

Jockey R Iskandar was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) for using a defective gear (reins).

POST RACE URINE SAMPLES:

14 DECEMBER 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2025

The report dated 26 December 2025 (V25/184) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 December 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

14 DECEMBER 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2025

The report dated 26 December 2025 (V25/185) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 14 December 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE SAMPLES:

20 & 21 DECEMBER 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2025

The report dated 2 January 2026 (V25/187) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 61 coded urine and 63 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 December 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

20 & 21 DECEMBER 2025

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2025

The report dated 2 January 2026 (V25/188.1) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 December 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE SAMPLES:

3 JANUARY 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

The report dated 8 January 2026 (V26/001) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

3 JANUARY 2026

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026

The report dated 8 January 2026 (V26/002) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	NAUGHTY KID	Troy See	Y Aify	Medical
2	STYLE OF DRAGON	Unfixed	CK Khaw	EA
4	THOUSAND MILE EYE	Troy See	App H Haikal	Medical
5	ENERGY BABY	Troy See	J Kamaruddin	Medical
10	BIRD FUTURE	S John	App I Fikri	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	ELECTRONIC BOOM	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
9	SECTION EIGHTEEN	Bruised off fore foot	Vet exam	–
12	SAFE JOURNEY	Tied-up	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

TWO MILLION

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(1 week embargo)

–

BIG DAY

Fractured near fore fetlock

–

Euthanized.

RUN BUDDY RUN

No significant finding

–

PACIFIC WARRIOR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(1 week embargo)

–

CROWN DANCING

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

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

Nil

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow Up

Nil