STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022
SUNDAY, 17 JULY 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 Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R846) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
I LOVE YOU (S Ruzaini) |
Slow into stride. |
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5 |
MEWTWO (App K Pavinthran) |
Jumped with its head in the air, losing ground and subsequently raced in a rearward position. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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7 |
TILSWORTH MICK (App A Nazir) |
Restrained when striding onto the heels near the 1300M. *(See Report) |
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8 |
KALA GHODA (App I Fikri) |
Raced erratically in the straight. |
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11 |
TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
When questioned as to the reason TILSWORTH MICK was ridden off the pace, Trainer F Maynard stated that it was a suspect at the 1500M and he had wished for it to be ridden in a settled manner, however, he considered that it was a disadvantage when striding onto the heels of other runners in the early stages and also had failed to run on in the straight.
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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1 |
MENTAL |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 2 (R847) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (A LONG COURSE)
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2 |
WAIMEA (App I Fikri) |
Steadied when racing strongly near the 1100M and then inclined to lay inwards in the straight when being ridden out. |
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5 |
GRAND KNIGHT (App M Ekdihar) |
Tightened on jumping, raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
D’GREAT SWIFT (L De Souza) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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7 |
PROVE IT (App S Uzair) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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9 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND (S Ruzaini) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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11 |
AMISTAD (App K Pavinthran) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
SENA SEVENTEEN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
SUN FORCE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 3 (R848) CLASS 5 (A) – 2000M (A LONG COURSE)
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1 |
ARROGATE ACHIEVER (App K Pavinthran) |
Slow into stride. |
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3 |
PRESTO (SU Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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6 |
O’REILLY BAY (AK Lim) |
Raced erratically in the straight. |
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7 |
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (S Ruzaini) |
Travelled wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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3 |
PRESTO |
+16 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 4 (R849) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M (A LONG COURSE)
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3 |
GENERAL QIN (HS Gill) |
Rider reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the end of the race. |
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11 |
MOMENT OF JUSTICE (App S Shazmin) |
Slow into stride and was then ridden wide throughout. |
RACE 5 (R850) SUPREME A (SW) – 1400M (A LONG COURSE)
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3 |
DISTINCTIVE DARCI (L De Souza) |
Shifted in slightly near the 700M. |
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4 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (App A Nazir) |
Fly-jumped at the start, losing considerable ground. *(See Report) |
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5 |
WHITE HOOF BIRD (HS Gill) |
Crowded near the 700M, crowding runner. |
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7 |
TARGET (App A Suriya) |
Withdrawn at 1:59pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
WAR DRAGON (App S Uzair) |
Had to be restrained, losing ground off the heels of runner at the 700M. |
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10 |
ARC TRIUMPH (App R Nuqman) |
Threw its head and restrained near the 700M, thereby losing ground. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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11 |
NOT USUAL PRINCE (App SN Shiva) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
The Stewards questioned App A Nazir, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard. App A Nazir stated that he was not ready as SKYDANCE ECLIPSE had thrown its head down and he called out to the Starter. However, the start was not effected until such time that the Starter was satisfied that both App A Nazir and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE were in a proper position.
Given the circumstances, App A Nazir was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
TARGET |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 1:59pm. |
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5 |
SHANGHAI NIGHT |
Swollen near hind cannon |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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5 |
HATTA |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching |
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5 |
EYE GUY |
Inappetance |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 6 (R851) CLASS 4 (B)– 1300M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
SOUTHERN DRAGON (App M Ekdihar) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
ALRALI (AK Lim) |
Stopped quickly in the straight. Rider stated that the gelding felt awkward in his action when tiring. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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5 |
GOOD FIGHT (App Clyde Leck) |
Drifted in over the final 50M. |
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6 |
I’M SMART GREY (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. |
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7 |
CHARMING DIAMOND (Y Aify) |
When questioned, rider advised that the gelding had shown no early pace although he had intended to run in a prominent position. |
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11 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Nazir) |
Rider’s reins became entangled to the mare’s mane in the straight. Rider was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R852) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
BERRY BLISS (App Clyde Leck) |
Crowded inwards near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry) |
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2 |
MR X (AK Lim) |
Tightened and buffeted heavily near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry) Vet inspection: Lame off fore & cast near hind – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
HOWL (App A Suriya) |
Rider’s whip struck the opponent’s whip near the 100M. *(See Inquiry) |
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5 |
PLACE YOUR BET (SU Lim) |
Tightened for room and forced inwards at the 1100M. *(See Inquiry) |
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6 |
ELITE WATERGHOST (HS Gill) |
Whip knocked from rider’s hand at the 100M. |
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7 |
JOJU (WK Lee) |
Shifted in, crowding runners near the 1100M. *(See Inquiry) |
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8 |
FIRST LIGHT (L De Souza) |
Trainer questioned regarding improved form. *(See Report) |
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10 |
HANDSOME BOY (S Ruzaini) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines related to the apparent improvement in form of FIRST LIGHT. He stated that he was of the opinion that the level of the race was only average status and further that the gelding had improved within itself and trackwork since its previous run.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey WK Lee (JOJU) was found guilty of a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that he shifted in, crowding numerous runners near the 1100M with HANDSOME BOY being badly checked. The Stewards also considered the degree of culpability to be at the higher end.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey WK Lee’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 with effect from 18 July 2022 and to expire on 17 August 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 8 (R853) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
TOP S (App R Nuqman) |
Bumped on jumping and raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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2 |
FANTASTIC (App Clyde Leck) |
Veered outwards at the start. Near the 200M, shifted out when struck with the whip and carried runner out, bumping runner near the 150M. |
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4 |
NAJWAN (AK Lim) |
Laid inwards over the final 25M. |
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6 |
NORTHERN STAR (S Ruzaini) |
Bumped and carried outwards between the 175M and the 125M. *(See Report) |
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7 |
NIGHT LIGHT (SU Lim) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
RUNNING SPIRIT (App M Ekdihar) |
Raced greenly in the early stages, threw its head up on several occasions. |
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9 |
UNICORN (KP Lim) |
Fractious and refused to load. Withdrawn at 3:49pm: Lame near hind – 1 Starting Stall test (3 weeks embargo). |
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10 |
CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir) |
Fractious in the stalls, struck at the gates several times and jumped awkwardly when the start was effected, thereby losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test. *(See Report) |
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11 |
GREATEST ALL TIME (KC Tham) |
Bumped outwards at the start. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Trainer F Maynard stated that App A Nazir knew CANDY RAIN well and was aware of her traits. However in light of this, App A Nazir was referred for remedial training at the SLTC Apprentice School.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
UNICORN |
Fractious & refused to load / Lame near hind |
1 Starting Stall (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 3:47pm |
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8 |
LEGEND NINETY TWO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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8 |
TOP S |
-20 |
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8 |
NORTHERN STAR |
+21 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 9 (R854) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
MELTING POINT (HS Gill) |
Withdrawn at 4:14pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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3 |
DRONE (S Ruzaini) |
Following the running of this race, Jockey S Ruzaini was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder rides. |
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4 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA (App S Uzair) |
Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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9 |
GIFTED (KC Tham) |
Ridden wide throughout. Rider reprimanded for failing to take a more reasonable position when able to do so. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
MELTING POINT
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Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 4:14pm |
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9 |
STRAP MARKS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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9 |
GIFTED |
+15 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 10 (R855) METRO A – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE)
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4 |
ECLIPSE SPLASH (App A Nazir) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE (L De Souza) |
Restrained when striding onto the heels of runner near the 600M. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
CHOCANTE |
Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 4:30pm |
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10 |
GINGERELLA |
Inappetance |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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10 |
NOVA FALCON |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 11 (R856) CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (A SHORT COURSE)
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4 |
BATTLESTAR (KP Lim) |
Ridden wide throughout. Rider warned to ride more diligently in future. Shifted in passing the 200M, causing runner to check. Rider suspended. *(See Report). |
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5 |
ATLANTIC ARROW (Y Aify) |
Bumped shortly after the start. |
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6 |
KUBERA’S CHIEF (App R Nuqman) |
Shifted in and then bumped shortly after the start. Steadied at the 375M when crowded for room. |
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7 |
LUCK MAK MAK (App S Shazmin) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
BAOYE CHAMPION (App A Suriya) |
Refused to jump and trailed the field throughout. Rider’s whip broke through mid-race. test. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1 Starting Stall (3 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
CONFEAT (HS Gill) |
Restrained when crossed at the 200M. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KP Lim (BATTLESTAR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shifted in passing the 200M, causing CONFEAT to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KP Lim’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, recent 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 25 July 2022 and to expire on 7 August 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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11 |
KIRIKANAN |
Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 4:37pm |
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11 |
THE SWAN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 12 (R857) CLASS 5 (A) – 1250M (A SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
POLO BOY (App K Pavinthran) |
Rider questioned. *(See Report) |
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3 |
READY TO ROLL (L De Souza) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
LUCKY JUSTICE (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
When questioned, App K Pavinthran stated that when POLO BOY was tiring badly having led, he tried to pick it up without resorting to the whip. He was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts fully to the end of the race in future.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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12 |
LIM’S TORPEDO |
Trainer’s request – No suitable rider available |
– |
Withdrawn at 4:55pm |
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12 |
LUCKY SIXTY SIX |
Swollen off hind |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
RACE 9 (R844) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M (A SHORT COURSE), SATURDAY,
16 JULY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2022
The Stewards concluded the inquiry into the reasons XIONG FONG (SU Lim) checking near the 750M. It was established that CHIEF OF ARMY (HS Gill) which was racing ungenerously, rolled in when crowded as UNDER OATH (Y Aify) proceeded to advance on his outside.
In considering the evidence, the Stewards reprimanded Jockey Y Aify (UNDER OATH) for failing to afford sufficient room to other runners at that stage.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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2 |
PROVE IT |
MM Firdaus |
App S Uzair |
Personal matters |
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3 |
BINELZAAM |
MM Firdaus |
HS Gill |
Personal matters |
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4 |
CH FORTUNE |
MM Firdaus |
App M Ekdihar |
Personal matters |
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5 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE |
MM Firdaus |
App A Nazir |
Personal matters |
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5 |
EMPEROR TAIZONG |
Unfixed |
S Ruzaini |
EA |
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5 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
Unfixed |
AK Lim |
EA |
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6 |
CHARMING DIAMOND |
MM Firdaus |
Y Aify |
Personal matters |
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7 |
HOWL |
MM Firdaus |
App A Suriya |
Personal matters |
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8 |
RUNNING SPIRIT |
MM Firdaus |
App M Ekdihar |
Personal matters |
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9 |
MELTING POINT |
MM Firdaus |
HS Gill |
Personal matters |
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10 |
VETRI |
MM Firdaus |
SU Lim |
Personal matters |
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11 |
CONFEAT |
MM Firdaus |
HS Gill |
Personal matters |
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12 |
SUPER LINE |
MM Firdaus |
HS Gill |
Personal matters |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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R1 |
MONDAY |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet exam |
– |
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R4 |
TOUCH THE CLOUDS |
Sore near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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R9 |
GOLDEN PEAK |
Severe tie-up |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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R10 |
VIOLET |
Swelling & bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 17 JULY 2022 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
MEWTWO
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Jumped with its head in the air, losing ground |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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2 |
GRAND KNIGHT, PROVE IT & AMISTAD |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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2 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
PRESTO |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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5 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE |
Fly-jumped at the start, losing considerable ground. |
1 Starting Stall |
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5 |
ARC TRIUMPH & NOT USUAL PRINCE |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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6 |
SOUTHERN DRAGON & ALRALI |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
MR X |
Lame off fore & cast near hind |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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7 |
HANDSOME BOY |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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8 |
CANDY RAIN |
Fractious in the stalls & jumped awkwardly. |
1 Starting Stall |
– |
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8 |
TOP S, NIGHT LIGHT & GREATEST ALL TIME |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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9 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA
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Slow to begin |
1 Starting Stall |
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10 |
ECLIPSE SPLASH |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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11 |
LUCK MAK MAK |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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11 |
BAOYE CHAMPION |
Refused to jump & trailed the field / Lame off fore |
1 Starting Stall (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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12 |
READY TO ROLL |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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Suspension(s) |
R7 |
Jockey WK Lee (JOJU) – 1 month for reckless riding riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) |
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R11 |
Jockey KP Lim (BATTLESTAR) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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