Selangor Meeting – 20 Jan

TIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Marcus J Weedon (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward), Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward) & Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward).

RACE 1 (R089) CLASS 5 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

REAL MEAN (J De Souza) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow to begin.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of BIG BUS, was unable to obtain cover in the early stages and as a consequence, the gelding over-raced.

At about the 500M, SANDY MIGHT (App WW Cheah) laid outwards on the bend causing HAHA BABE (R Rueven) to be inconvenienced.

Between the 400M and the 250M, D’GREAT ACHIEVER (App CK Khaw) was disappointed for a run on the heels of SANDY MIGHT and was shifted outwards to obtain clear running approaching the 200M.

Approaching the 200M, SWINGLOWSWEETJACKY (App A Zaimuddin) was held up for clear running and at about the 100M, was inconvenienced by HAHA BABE dropping back.

Between the 150M and the 50M, M SEVEN (AK Lim) was briefly denied a clear run on the heels of ARLO (S Ruzaini) and subsequently raced in a narrow gap between ARLO and the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

SIX EMPIRE

Capacity field

EA

1

NATION THEATRE

Capacity field

EA

1

RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN

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

ROGER

+18

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

RACE 2 (R090) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800M (LONG COURSE B)

App A Suriya, the rider of STREET CHAMP, dropped his whip in the concluding stages and finished 2nd, beaten by a short-head. After reviewing the head-on vision of the incident, the Stewards were satisfied that the whip drop was accidental. However, they imposed a fine of RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

RED EMPRESS (HS Gill) which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned Trainer WC Lim into the disappointing performance of POLO MASTER (S Ruzaini) which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths.  Trainer WC Lim stated that he had no explanation, and a post-race veterinary examination of POLO MASTER revealed no significant finding. As POLO MASTER was a last-start winner, Trainer WC Lim’s attention was drawn to the provisions of MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in and out running. POLO MASTER which was beaten 18 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

An inquiry was commenced into the running and handling of D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw). Evidence was taken from Mr TP Tang, the Owner of D’GREAT SWIFT and also the part owner (50%) of JJ STAR, which won the race. Mr Woon Chiun Wey, the Racing Manager of D’Great Stable, attended to assist with translation and to give his own observations.

Mr TP Tang stated that he expected both D’GREAT SWIFT and JJ STAR to perform well, and accordingly supported both horses in equal amounts. He stated that he was satisfied with the ride given to D’GREAT SWIFT.

Mr Woon Chiun Wey stated that he believe that the slow pace of the race had disadvantaged D’GREAT SWIFT. The inquiry will be continued at a date to be fixed in order to take evidence from App CK Khaw and Trainer R Lines.

RACE 3 (R091) CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on BRILLIANT DEAL in Race 3 (R091) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

PARISBAS (App A Zaimuddin) jumped outwards and brushed with GROUND CONTROL (S Mutaza).

FIRST PRECINCT (J De Souza) showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

Approaching the 200M, GASSUR (S Ruzaini) was shifted outwards to obtain clear running, laid outwards and brushed with BRILLIANT DEAL (O Chavez).

Approaching the 100M, BRILLIANT DEAL commenced to lay inwards and buffeted with GASSUR.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

CONFOUND

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

Course scratching

3

FRANKLY MY DEAR

Capacity field

EA

3

KING OPERA

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 (R092) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1000/- as the passport of GOLDEN TYCOON (S Ruzaini) was not available for inspection. As such GOLDEN TYCOON was not permitted to race under MRA Regulation 10.1(c) and was scratched by the Stewards. 

LIGHTNING HERO (C Goon) was slow to find its stride.

ZOLVED (M Ganeesh) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 900M, SUN COIN (S Anandan) shifted inwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) to clip the heels of SUN COIN and to dip.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SUN COIN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 900M, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DETERMINETOSTRIKE.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Anandan’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, good riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 21 January 2019 and to expire on 2 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Between the 400M and the 300M, DETERMINETOSTRIKE was held up for clear running when attempting to find a narrow gap between SUPREME SUPREME (HS Gill) to the inside and BEAUTIFUL ONE (S Muniandy) to the outside.

At about the 300M, SUPREME SUPREME shifted abruptly outwards causing DETERMINETOSTRIKE to be crowded and unbalanced, to lay inwards and to lose ground. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

Approaching 100M, SUPERWISE (J De Souza) laid inwards in response to SUN COIN shifting inwards towards her and in doing so, SUPERWISE caused CONFEAT (O Chavez) to be briefly crowded against the rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

MEWTWO

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 (R093) METRO A – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID GROUP CUP

THESE STREETS (R Rueven) which was fractious in the barrier, jumped awkwardly outwards and then bounded outwards and lost considerable ground. When questioned, Jockey R Rueven explained that when THESE STREETS became fractious, the barrier attendant took hold of the bridle for fear that the gelding would plunge. In doing so, he accidentally loosened the bridle leaving Jockey R Rueven with limited control in the early stages. THESE STREETS, which returned lame near fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

TILSWORTH FREDDIE (C Goon) showed no pace despite being urged.

CAPTAIN JAZZ (App CK Khaw) raced wide and laid outwards throughout. The gelding which returned lame off fore, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

Jockey S Anandan reported that LIM’S SHOWCASE laid outwards at about the 500M and negotiated the bend with difficulty. The gelding which returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

CONFLIGHT which was beaten 18 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

METIER STAR

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 6 (R094) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Acting on veterinary advice that MEIZU (HS Gill) had sustained multiple lacerations to its both hind legs, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:48pm. MEIZU will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SEGAR THE BEST (S Anandan) was slow to begin.

WILLIAM KING (C Goon) was outpaced for the majority of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

KUTTNER

Capacity field

EA

6

NOVA WARRIOR

Capacity field

EA

6

POWERFUL FIGHTER

Capacity field

EA

6

MEIZU

Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 12:48pm

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

RACE 7 (R095) METRO A (SW) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

AL RASHID STABLE CUP

Jockey A Aucharuz was declared to ride HIP HIP HOORAY but was unable to do so for medical reasons. Trainer SY Lim made an application to the Stewards for Jockey S Mutaza, a 1kg claiming Jockey, to be substituted as HIP HIP HOORAY has a history of unruly behaviour and Jockey S Mutaza is familiar with the gelding’s temperament. The Stewards acceded to this request.

PANDA BOMB (S Ruzaini) laid inwards on jumping, bumped with SATELLITE BOY (Z Khairil), threw its head up and lost ground. When questioned, Jockey S Ruzaini reported that PANDA BOMB, after being crowded on jumping, just travelled fairly in the race and that his response to pressure was also no more than fair.

At about the 1000M, D’GREAT LIGHT (J Low) laid inwards causing PANDA BOMB to be eased to avoid his heels.

CONDADO (R Rueven) came under pressure from the middle stages. Jockey R Rueven reported that the gelding was not striding out to his satisfaction. A post-race veterinary examination of CONDADO revealed no significant finding.

Between the 500M and the 400M, SHOWBOY (O Chavez) was disappointed for a run on the heels of TAFFETAS (J De Souza). SHOWBOY was angled outwards for clear running between the 400M and the 250M.

Approaching the 400M, D’GREAT LIGHT was denied clear running on the heels of HIP HIP HOORAY (S Mutaza), which weakened. D’GREAT LIGHT had to be shifted abruptly outwards at the 400M and thereafter raced wide out.

MR NEVERMIND (App L De Souza) laid inwards under pressure between the 400M and the 300M.

From 50M, PANDA BOMB laid inwards under pressure, forcing the rider to ease and correct.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

HIGH COUNCIL

Capacity field

EA

7

AWATERE

Cut near hind fetlock

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)

7

SHOWBOY

+17

7

LIM’S CASINO

+17

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

RACE 8 (R096) CLASS 3 – 1600M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockey Y Aify was declared to ride STAR INVINCIBLE but was unable to do so for medical reasons. An application was made for 1kg claiming Jockey AK Lim to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to this request, noting that AK Lim is considered to be a leading rider despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

Trainer S Edwards was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey J Mallyon to ride 1/2kg over on MR PAULANDRE.

STAR INVINCIBLE (AK Lim) reared on jumping and was slow to begin. STAR INVINCIBLE was also crowded by D’GREAT VULTURE (App CK Khaw) which jumped outwards.

At about the 1400M, MR WOLFF (App S Uzair) was restrained to take a position behind HAPPY DAYZ (App A Suriya) which crossed to lead while being restrained. MR WOLFF shifted outwards and brushed with NOVA RANGER (Z Khairil) which was briefly unbalanced. FIRST COMMAND (J De Souza) which was following, was also inconvenienced. After reviewing the vision of this incident, it was established that no particular rider was to be blamed for this incident and as such the Stewards deemed it as a racing incident.

MR SCORSESE (S Ruzaini) which raced wide throughout, was reported by Jockey S Ruzaini to be lame post-race. A post-race veterinary examination of MR SCORSESE revealed that it was lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

At the 200M, ATEEJ (O Chavez) laid in under pressure and briefly carried MR WOLFF which shifted inwards and caused MR PAULANDRE (J Mallyon) to be eased to avoid contact.

HAPPY DAYZ which was beaten 19 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

DIRECTOR

Nail prick near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

8

MAJOR TOM

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 (R097) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Jockeys Y Aify and A Aucharuz were declared to ride SATELLITE GOLDEN and KENT THE PATCHETT respectively but were unable to do so for medical reasons.  Applications were made for 1kg claiming Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil respectively, to be substituted. The Stewards acceded to these requests, noting that both Jockeys AK Lim and Z Khairil are considered to be leading riders despite still claiming a 1kg allowance.

AURORA AUSTRALIA (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards and bumped with NADESIKO JAPAN (App N Varmah) which was taken inwards and brushed with GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (S Muniandy).

GOOD PEOPLE (App WW Cheah) was slow to begin and raced wide in the early stages in order to improve its position.

At the 600M, NICATOR (J Mallyon) was held up for clear running on the heels of READY TO FORCE (J De Souza). A post-race veterinary examination of NICATOR revealed that it returned with a cut to its off fore leg. The gelding will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

App N Varmah, the rider of NADESIKO JAPAN, reported that his saddle slipped backwards at approximately the 500M.

Jockey S Mutaza, the rider of NOVA BATTLE, was warned by the Stewards for using his whip forward of the shoulder once at about the 200M.

RACE 10 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on SCRAT in Race 10 (R098) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.

LUKE MAN (App N Varmah) got its head up on jumping and missed the break. App N Varmah reported that at this point of the race, his saddle slipped backwards. An inquiry into the running and handling of LUKE MAN will be held at a date to be fixed.

SUN LION (S Anandan) jumped outwards and brushed with CHIPS (J Low) which shifted outwards in response and crowded SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) to the inside of LUKE MAN. SACRED EMPIRE lost ground in the early stages as a result.

SUN LION over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 800M, SCRAT (M Ganeesh) rolled inwards on the bend causing SUN LION which was following, to be eased.

Approaching the 200M, SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) was held up for clear running on the heels of LUCKY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil).

Approaching the 100M, SUN LION was disappointed for a run on the heels of SCRAT and then when switched outwards for clear running, laid outwards under pressure.

The Stewards reviewed the vision of the last strides in order to ascertain that Jockey S Anandan had complied with his responsibilities under MRA Rule 44(6) to ride fully to the line, and being satisfied that he had done, took no further action.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

SHOWAR

Capacity field

EA

10

GET GOING

Capacity field

EA

10

SILK ROUTE

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

SACRED EMPIRE

-21

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

RACE 11 (R099) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B)

MAGIC RANGER (C Goon) broke out of the starting gate and galloped loose past the finishing line before returning to the saddling area. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 6:12pm and will be required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the starting stall) test before being declared to race again due to its unruly behaviour.

SUPER EIGHT (O Chavez) was slow to find its stride and showed no pace in the early stages despite being urged.

At about the 1000M, JOHNNY’S CAFÉ (J Mallyon) laid outwards on the bend, and had to be eased to avoid the heels of BEST DREAM (App J Daniel).

Approaching the 200M, FLYING SHADOW (S Anandan) laid inwards under pressure.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

LIM’S GREETING

Bruised near fore tendon

Vet exam

Course scratching

11

MAGIC RANGER

Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 6:12pm

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

Nil

 

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

Trainer R Lines was fined under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence as read with MRA Regulation 17 for in that as the receiving Trainer, he was the person responsible for the lodgement of the Transfer Form when ASIA (W308) arrived into his stable but the said form was never lodged.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

BRILLIANT STAR

A Aucharuz

O Chavez

Medical

3

BRILLIANT DEAL

A Aucharuz

O Chavez

Medical

4

BEAUTIFUL ONE

Y Aify

S Muniandy

Medical

4

SUPERWISE

A Aucharuz

J De Souza

Medical

5

LIM’S SHOWCASE

Y Aify

S Anandan

Medical

6

SEGAR THE BEST

Y Aify

S Anandan

Medical

7

HIP HIP HOORAY

A Aucharuz

S Mutaza

Medical

8

STAR INVINCIBLE

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

9

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN

HK Cheng

S Muniandy

Medical

9

SATELLITE GOLDEN

Y Aify

AK Lim

Medical

9

KENT THE PATCHETT

A Aucharuz

Z Khairil

Medical

11

NOVA ACE

HK Cheng

J Low

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

VALERIUS

Multiple injuries to its head & near fore leg

Vet exam

2

LIM’S MASTER

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

8

OUT OF NOWHERE

Stone bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

9

AMERICA TYCOON

Bruised of fore fetlock

Vet exam

9

HAPPY GHOST

Bruised back

Vet exam

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

SLTC, SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

HAPPY EDDINGTON

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

1

BIG BUS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

2

MR CONNERY

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

2

POLO MASTER

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

2

RED EMPRESS

Poor performance

1000M/vet

3

FIRST PRECINCT

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

3

GROUND CONTROL

No significant finding

4

SUN COIN

Cut near hind

Vet exam

4

SATELLITE MASTER

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

4

BEAUTIFUL ONE

No significant finding

4

DETERMINETOSTRIKE

Cast near fore plate

5

CAPTAIN JAZZ

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

5

LIM’S SHOWCASE

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

5

THESE STREETS

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

5

CONFLIGHT

Poor performance

1000M/vet

6

MEIZU

Multiple lacerations to its both hind legs

Vet exam

Withdrawn at 12:48pm

6

WILLIAM KING

No significant finding

7

PANDA BOMB

No significant finding

7

CONDADO

No significant finding

Jockey R Rueven reported – not striding out freely

8

GOD HELPS ME

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

8

HAPPY DAYZ

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

8

MR SCORSESE

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Jockey R Rueven reported – lame

9

SATELLITE GOLDEN

No significant finding

9

NICATOR

Cut off fore

Vet exam

10

RAINBOW FISH

No significant finding

10

LUCKY SIXTYSIX

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

11

MAGIC RANGER

Broke out of the starting gate & galloped loose

1000M/vet (from the starting stall)

Withdrawn at 6:12pm

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

Fine(s)

R2

App A Suriya (STREET CHAMP) – fined RM1000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R3

Trainer SB Tan (WINNING TANGO) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R4

Trainer HS Lim (GOLDEN TYCOON) – fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 10.1(c)

 

R8

Trainer S Edwards (MR PAULANDRE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

R10

Trainer SY Lim (SCRAT) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)

 

Trainer R Lines (ASIA) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 17

Suspension(s)

R4

Jockey S Anandan (SUN COIN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R2

App CK Khaw / Trainer R Lines (D’GREAT SWIFT)

 

R10

App N Varmah / Trainer C Leck (LUKE MAN)