Selangor Meeting

14June26 (Sunday) – SLTC Stewards’ Report

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2026

SUNDAY, 14 JUNE 2026

STATE OF TRACK: Good (Races 1 to 7), downgraded to “Yielding” prior to Race 8.

Course A & Track II (+4)

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)

Mr Sreeravineshwaran Singam (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R0441)        CLASS 5B – 1400M (LC A)

1 CHECKMATE

(HS Gill)

Carried out, thereafter clipped heels at the 1300M.
3 MENTAL

(B Pinheiro)

Raced wide in the early stages. Rolled in at the 1000M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.
4 AURISH STAR

(R Woodworth)

Shifted out at the 1300M. *(See Report) Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M.
5 KITSUNE

(SU Lim)

Shifted in to continue its run in the concluding stages.
6 RED SKY

(CK Khaw)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
7 SECRET BAOBEI

(Y Aify)

*(See Report)
8 HEALTHY BABY

(App H Haikal)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9 JAZZ BAND

(A Azizi)

Slow to begin.
10 PACIFIC BEAUTY

(PH Seow)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo)
11 WATER TANK

(App I Fikri)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Woodworth, the rider of AURISH STAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding AURISH STAR, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to CHECKMATE at the 1300M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Woodworth’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record, and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) race day, to be deferred and served on 27 June 2026, and was also fined RM 1,500, to be paid before his next race meeting, in default of which he shall serve an additional one (1) day suspension.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

The Panel of Stewards, today, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SECRET BAOBEI and evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify.

Jockey Y Aify pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration his mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 15 June 2026 and to expire on 14 August 2026, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM5,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
1 STAR EXPRESS Bruised near fore foot 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 2 (R0442)        CLASS 5A – 1400M (LC A)

1 EMPEROR TAIZONG

(J De Souza)

Jockey fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder.
2 VGOR

(App Z Syafifie)

Switched out for clear running at the 200M. Apprentice fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using the whip exceeding the permitted number.
3 WINNING SYMPHONY

(B Pinheiro)

Ducked in shortly after the start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Hung out in the straight.
4 LEGACY FORTUNE

(S Ruzaini)

Raced wide throughout.
6 LIMITLESS SPEAR

(CK Khaw)

Stood in the barrier. 1 Starting Stall test. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). Returned cast near fore plate.
7 MEGA RELIABLE

(R Nuqman)

Stumbled on jumping. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 4), swollen tendon & bruised heel– Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
9 THE WILD CHIEF

(App I Fikri)

Hung in in the straight.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
2 RIVER DRAGON Swollen off fore suspensory ligament 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 3 (R0443)        MAX TWO STAKES – 1400M (LC A)

2 CHOICE IS MINE

(App I Fikri)

Shifted out to continue its run at the 200M. Apprentice was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. Returned cast near fore plate.
3 BANKER’S ONE SEVEN

(J Kamaruddin)

Raced wide throughout.
5 AQUITAINE

(L Riordan)

Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
6 GUM KHOR

(App H Haikal)

Raced wide throughout.
7 ROCKET STAR DRAGON

(XC Liang)

Raced wide throughout.
9 HELLO HERO

(CK Khaw)

Jumped in at the start. Hung out in the straight.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
3 BANKER’S POWER Lame off fore Vet exam Withdrawn at 1:21pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R0444)        CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A)

1 BANKER’S PROUD

(App G Farhan)

*(See report) Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Raced wide throughout.
7 IMPERIAL RIPPLE

(SU Lim)

Slow into stride.
8 LIM’S CRAFT

(S Uzair)

Jockey was fined RM300/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder.
9 LUCKY MEGA

(KC Low)

Raced wide throughout.
10 FROM THE NAVY

(B Pinheiro)

Raced wide in the early stages. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. When questioned, Jockey explained that he did not persevere with his riding at the 300M.
11 OTOTO

(Y Aify)

Jockey was fined RM200/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder.

Prior to the running of the race, Trainer KC Tiang informed the Stewards that the instructions for BANKER’S PROUD were to race with cover. The Stewards noted his explanation. However, App G Farhan failed to ride to the instructions of the Trainer due to the gelding over-racing in the early and middle part of the race.

RACE 5 (R0445)        SUPREME B – 1300M (LC A)

1 VINCENT’S STAR

(M Lukman)

Switched in to continue its run in the concluding stages.
2 IRISH GOODBYE

(S Uzair)

Shifted in at the 400M.
3 BIG HEARTED

(PH Seow)

Raced wide throughout.
6 DUMA

(B Pinheiro)

Returned cast near fore plate.
9 HASTEN

(App Z Syafifie)

Awkwardly placed on heels at 350M. Thereafter, switched out to continue its run. Returned cast off fore plate.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
5 BANKER’S HAPPY Coughing at the pre-race holding yard Vet exam Withdrawn at 12:54pm
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 BANKER’S HAPPY -23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R0446)        CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC A)

2 DINGFENG SPEEDY

(HK Cheng)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Momentarily inconvenienced at the concluding stages.
3 YE MAN

(App H Haikal)

Withdrawn at 3:02pm: Broke through the gates & injured the Jockey – 1 Starting Stall test. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo). Apprentice was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
4 CAROLINGIAN

(L RIORDAN)

Switched out to continue its run at the 350M. Rolled out marginally at the concluding stages.
5 NIMBUS STAR

(HS GILL)

Carried out at the 350M. Trainer R Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for producing defective jockey’s colours.
6 SUPERB BIG

(S Ruzaini)

Difficult to be loaded – 1 Starting Stall test. Raced erratically and eased at the 1000M. Tightened at the 350M. A review into the incident at the 350M will be held at a date to be fixed.
7 BANKER’S GLORY

(J Kamaruddin)

Withdrawn at 3:03pm – Kicking in the barrier, – Sustained multiple lacerations on both hind legs.
10 WINNING DONE

(K A’isisuhairi)

Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early stages. Bumped at the 350M.
11 IRONSTORM

(J De Souza)

Slow to begin.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
6 YE MAN Broke through the gates / Lame off fore

(Grade 2)

1 Starting Stall & Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Withdrawn at 3:02pm
6 BANKER’S GLORY Sustained multiple lacerations both hind legs Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

Withdrawn at 3:03pm
6 PLATINUM BOSS Swollen both hind limbs 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 7 (R0447)        SUPREME A – 1200M (SC A)

KOREA RACING AUTHORITY TROPHY

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:25pm.

1 PLATINUM EMPEROR

(App J Ikram)

Squeezed at the start. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
3 YES MAN

(J De Souza)

Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
5 BANKER’S FIRST

(J Kamaruddin)

Hung in in the straight. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.
10 SNOW DRAGON

(XC Liang)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).

All riders returned to scale an average of 2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

RACE 8 (R0448)        CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)

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

1 RED MOON

(CK Khaw)

Reported coughing. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
3 THE STAR

(L Riordan)

Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. Returned cast both fore plates.
4 SILVER SAMURAI

(K A’isisuhairi)

Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
6 SILVER DRAGON

(PH Seow)

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

(SU Lim)

Raced wide throughout.
9 ITALIAN REVOLUTION

(B Pinheiro)

When questioned, Jockey explained that he did not persevere with his riding at the 300M. In view of the gelding’s performance, the Panel imposed 1000M/vet test. Returned cast off fore plate.

RACE 9 (R0449)        3 YEAR OLD – 1200M (SC A)

3YO SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP

2 BANKER’S BOSS

(J Kamaruddin)

Trainer was fined was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 35(1) for failing to declared the use of Blinkers on the gelding within the prescribed time. Vet inspection: Lame near fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).
3 SIR RUBY

(HS Gill)

Jockey was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.
4 STRONG DRAGON

(K A’isisuhairi)

Squeezed at the start. Reported coughing. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & broken-winded – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
5 BANKER’S WARRIOR

(App  G Farhan)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).
6 MEGA CRUSADER

(J De Souza)

Raced wide throughout.
8 BANKER’S LEGEND

(B Pinheiro)

Tightened for galloping at the 900M and running the wrong racing line.
10 YES BOSS YES

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
11 MEGA SKYE

(SU Lim)

Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).
12 RED WARRIOR

(L Riordan)

Raced wide throughout. Jockey fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
9 LEISBOBO Capacity field EA
9 SHADOW DANCER 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 BANKER’S RISING -15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R0450)      CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC A)

2 MOMOCHIKO

(App WH Lim)

Slow to begin. Hung out in the concluding stages.
3 TALING PLING

(K A’isisuhairi)

Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Tightened for galloping room at the 1000M.
4 ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA

(R Woodworth)

Raced wide in the early stages.
5 COMMANDER

(WH Kok)

Slow to begin.
6 PACIFIC SILVER

(PH Seow)

Tightened at the 1000M. Switched out for clear running 350M.
7 DIAZ

(KC Low)

Jumped outwards. Raced wide throughout.
8 IMPERIAL GENIE

(SU Lim)

Raced wide throughout.
9 LEGEND OF NIAGARA

(S Uzair)

Slow to begin.
10 BANKER’S MASTER

(J Kamaruddin)

Shifted in at the 1000M*(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey J Kamaruddin, the rider of BANKER’S MASTER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BANKER’S MASTER, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to TALING PLING and PACIFIC SILVER at the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Kamaruddin’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record, and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) race day, to be deferred and served on 27 June 2026, and was also fined RM1,500/-, to be paid before his next race meeting, in default of which he shall serve an additional one (1) day suspension.  He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race Horse Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

10 DEFEATER -16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 11 (R0451)      CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A)

1 LIMITLESS STOUT

(CK Khaw)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).
2 WEALTHYNESS

(R Woodworth)

Jumped out the start.
3 NIMBUS CLOUD

(S Uzair)

Raced wide throughout. Reported coughing. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress, respiratory infection & epiglottic entrapment – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo).
4 PACIFIC HUNTER

(SU Lim)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
5 LEISBOBO

(M Lukman)

Raced wide throughout.
6 IRONCLAD

(J De Souza)

Jockey fined RM150/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder.
8 FORTUNE BABY

(B Pinheiro)

Jockey fined RM50/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder. Vet inspection: Lame off fore (Grade 2) – Vet exam (1 week embargo).
9 BANKER’S WIN

(App G Farhan)

Tried to rush at the gate, sat back, thereafter fly-jumped, losing significant distance at the start. Raced wide throughout.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
11 THUNDER HERO Capacity field EA
11 BIG DEAL Capacity field EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 12 (R0452)      CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II +4))

1 THUNDER STAR

(B Pinheiro)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded.
2 BANKER’SSEVENTYTWO

(App G Farhan)

Tightened for galloping room for multiple strides approaching the 800M. Carried in at the 250M.
3 PACIFIC SONIC

(SU Lim)

Tightened, thereafter switched for clear running at the 250M.
5 VALERIE PEGASUS

(M Lukman)

Raced wide throughout.
6 LIM’S SINAI

(S Uzair)

Shifted in at the 250M.
7 SHADOW DANCER

(App Z Syafifie)

Raced wide throughout.
10 BANKER’S PAIR NINE

(J Kamaruddin)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
11 OLIVER KHAN

(WH Kok)

Raced wide throughout.
EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
12 DRAGON CAVALLO Trainer’s request Withdrawn 3:40pm
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

TUESDAY, 9 JUNE 2026, SLTC TRACKWORK

Trainer CW Choi was fined RM250/- each for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting JINLING STARBLITZ and ORIENTAL HALFLAMMA with incorrect white saddle cloth numbers for the trackwork on the above date.


Change of Rider(s)

Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
8 SPEEDY SAMURAI App H Haikal App I Fikri Medical
10 LEGEND OF NIAGARA HS Gill S Uzair Medical
11 NIMBUS CLOUD HS Gill S Uzair Medical
11 ENGINE START App H Haikal R Iskandar Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS
Race Horse Reason Test Remark
7 SHIRVO Bruised near fore suspensory Vet exam
8 SILENT MOVE Injury off fore Vet exam
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 14 JUNE 2026
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race Horse Reason/Finding Test Remark
1 HEALTHY BABY

 

No significant finding
1 PACIFIC BEAUTY

 

Lame off fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
1 WATER TANK

 

Lame near fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
2 LIMITLESS SPEAR

 

Lame near fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
2 MEGA RELIABLE

 

Lame near fore    (Grade 4), swollen tendon & bruised heel 1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

3 CHOICE IS MINE Cast near fore plate
5 DUMA Cast near fore plate
5 HASTEN Cast off fore plate
6 YE MAN Broke through the gates / Lame off fore

(Grade 2)

1 Starting Stall & Vet exam

(1 week embargo)

7 YES MAN Bled Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

7 SNOW DRAGON Lame off fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
8 RED MOON Respiratory distress 1000/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Reported coughing
8 THE STAR Cast both fore plates
8 SILVER DRAGON Bled Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

8 ITALIAN REVOLUTION Cast off fore plate
9 BANKER’S BOSS Lame near fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
9 STRONG DRAGON Respiratory distress & broken-winded 1000/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Reported coughing
9 BANKER’S WARRIOR & MEGA SKYE Lame off fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
10 ORIENTAL HAFFLAMA Respiratory distress 1000/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

Reported coughing
10 IMPERIAL GENIE Cast near hind plate
11 LIMITLESS STOUT & FORTUNE BABY Lame off fore       (Grade 2) Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
11 NIMBUS CLOUD Respiratory distress, respiratory infection & epiglottic entrapment Vet exam             (1 week embargo)
12 THUNDERSTAR No significant finding Impounded
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
*Refer to the above reports.
Penalties R1 Jockey R Woodworth (AURISH STAR) – Suspended 1 day & fined RM1,500/- for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey Y Aify (SECRET BAOBEI) – Suspended for 2 months & fined RM5,000/- for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10)

  R10 Jockey J Kamaruddin (BANKER’S MASTER) – Suspended 1 day & fined RM1,500/- for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow Up(s) R6 Jockey S Ruzaini (SUPERB BIG)