STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2022
SUNDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2022
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Course C (Rail @ 4M & Cutaway)
Panel of Stewards:
2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee
Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Jarry Chong (Stipendiary Steward)
Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr James Yu.
RACE 1 (R1355) CLASS 5 (b) – 1400M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO 6D STAKES
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2 |
OVERLORD (R Rueven) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection of the gelding which finished last: Respiratory distress & lame near fore – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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8 |
CONDADO (SU Lim) |
Crowded on jumping, losing ground and inclined to lay inwards in the straight. |
The Stewards questioned App K Pavinthran (WHITE RABBIT) and App A Suriya (TRINITY REVIVAL), in the presence of their Employing Trainer, C Leck, related to the incident after the finish. The Stewards advised both Apprentices that they were not permitted to make contact with any other rider even in a celebratory manner.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
GOOD DEAL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
GIANT KILLING |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
SUPREME HAPPINESS |
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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1 |
STAR CHOICE |
-17 |
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1 |
TRINITY REVIVAL |
-17 |
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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 (R1356) CLASS 5 (b) – 1600M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO 5D STAKES
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2 |
CHIEF CLERK (KC Tham) |
Bumped at the 150M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
D’GREAT WIN (MM Firdaus) |
Raced fiercely and threw its head up near the 800M. Steadied when crossed near the 200M. Shifted out, bumping runner at the 150M. |
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5 |
THE ICEMAN (App Clyde Leck) |
Laid inwards from the 200M. |
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8 |
CALVADOS (J Low) |
Steadied when crossed passing the 100M. |
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9 |
BALOR (SU Lim) |
Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground. 1 Starting Stall test. Vet inspection: Broken winded – 2 weeks embargo. |
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10 |
ORION (App S Shazmin) |
Jumped awkwardly with rider striking his left knee on the gate. |
The Stewards inquired into Jockey KC Tham’s riding of CHIEF CLERK in this race.
After considering the evidence from Jockey KC Tham and also reviewing the performance of CHIEF CLERK, the Stewards found Jockey KC Tham guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that whilst riding CHIEF CLERK between the 700M and the 550M mark when on the inside of the horse THE ICEMAN, he restrained his mount unduly to be in a position whereby he lost ground.
The Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 21 November 2022 and to expire on 20 December 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:40pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
GOLDEN COIN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
CLOUD SHADOW |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
VOYAGER |
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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2 |
ASPEN |
-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 3 (R1357) CLASS 5 (a) – 1400M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO 4D STAKES
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3 |
SACRED GALAXY (R Rueven) |
Shifted out on straightening, bumping runner. Drifted in over the final 150M causing runner to steady. Rider reprimanded related to both incidents. |
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4 |
MISS MICHELLE (KC Tham) |
Eased when crossed at the 125M. |
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6 |
MEWTWO (App I Fikri) |
Brushed the running rail near the 800M, losing ground. |
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8 |
METAGROSS (App S Shazmin) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
D’GREAT RISE (S Ruzaini) |
Carried wide and then bumped on straightening. Eased down in the straight. Rider reported that the mare slipped on straightening. Vet Inspection: No significant finding. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SEVEN SUNDAE |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching
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3 |
FORTUNE SPIRIT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
BINELZAAM |
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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3 |
DETERMINE TO WIN |
-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 (R1358) CLASS 5 (a) – 1400M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
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1 |
LAGO DE COMO (J Low) |
Inconvenienced at the start when horse shifted out and was inclined to hang outwards thereafter. |
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2 |
OBSIDIAN (App Clyde Leck) |
Inclined to lay inwards near the 200M. |
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5 |
NOVA FACTOR (S Ruzaini) |
Veered outwards on jumping. |
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6 |
EL MACHO (MM Firdaus) |
Over-raced in the middle stages. |
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8 |
KNIGHT COMMAND (KC Tham) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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9 |
ZAZU (App I Fikri) |
Near the 300M, rider got his rein entangled in the horse’s mane. |
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10 |
FLEDGELING (App WW Cheah) |
Slow into stride. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
SATURDAY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
JJ STAR |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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4 |
NORTHERN SPIRIT |
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 5 (R1359) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO 4D ZODIAC STAKES
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1 |
TOP GUN (App Clyde Leck) |
Crowded at the start. |
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5 |
DABBLE (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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6 |
YINYANG (M Ewe) |
Veered outwards on jumping, losing ground. |
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7 |
MAGIC SIXTY-ONE (KC Tham) |
Shifted in at the start, bumping runner. |
RACE 6 (R1360) CLASS 3 – 1250M (C4 SHORT COURSE)
SUPREME TOTO 6/58 STAKES
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5 |
CONSTANT JUSTICE (App A Suriya) |
Vet inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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7 |
META WAR (M Ewe) |
Withdrawn at 3:09pm: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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10 |
VULCAN (App Clyde Leck) |
After being slow into stride, pulled hard in the middle stages, having to be steadied from the heels near the 600M. |
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11 |
MR HOPKINS (R Rueven) |
Slow into stride and showed no early pace. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
META WAR |
Lame off fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
Withdrawn at 3:09pm |
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6 |
BEIHAI CAPTAIN |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet exam (1 week 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 7 (R1361) SUPREME A – 1400M (C4 LONG COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO SUPREME CHALLENGE CUP 2022
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1 |
VIOLET (SU Lim) |
Carried inwards at the 1100M and had to be restrained. Shifted outwards to avoid heels near the 900M and buffeted heavily with runner. |
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2 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS (J Low) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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3 |
GINGERELLA (App I Fikri) |
Shifted in after passing the 1200M, crowding numerous runners. *(See Report) |
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5 |
SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (R Rueven) |
After being slow to begin, showed no early pace and then hung outwards in the straight, brushing runner near the 275M. |
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6 |
BLACK THORN (KC Tham) |
Brushed at the 275M. |
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7 |
ECLIPSE SPLASH (Y Aify) |
Laid in at the 900M, bumping runner. Rider warned to straighten more readily. Vet Inspection: Lame near fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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8 |
EYE GUY (App M Lukman) |
Crowded near the 900M between runners. Rider was stood down by the Club Doctor after the running of this race. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, App I Fikri, the rider of GINGERELLA, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer MW Teh, pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) in that he shifted in at this stage.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App I Fikri’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record, his submissions on penalty and the severity of the incident. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 21 November 2022 and to expire on 20 December 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (4:18pm).
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
ARC TRIUMPH |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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7 |
GOOD MAN |
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 8 (R1362) CLASS 4 (a) – 1300M (C4 LONG COURSE)
POWER TOTO 6/55 STAKES
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1 |
FA FA STAR (App Clyde Leck) |
Brushed near the finish. |
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4 |
BROTHER WIND (App WW Cheah) |
Slow into stride. |
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6 |
HAKUNA MATATA (App S Sia) |
Slow into stride and then raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
ACROBAT (WK Lee) |
Drifted out over the final 1000M, brushing runner at the finish. |
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10 |
TALENTED (HK Cheng) |
Drifted out, finishing wide in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
LIMITLESS STOUT |
Fever |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
Course scratching
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8 |
STAR TALENT |
Bruised back |
Vet exam (1 week 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 9 (R1363) CLASS 4 (b) – 1300M (C4 LONG COURSE)
SPORTS TOTO 4D JACKPOT STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:57pm due to regional schedule.
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2 |
SUPER HAPPY (J Low) |
Vet inspection: Injury to its near fore elbow – Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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3 |
JOJU (App KH Chong) |
Crowded near the 350M. |
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4 |
BUSHIDO (App R Nuqman) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
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5 |
MERCURIAL TURN (App WW Cheah) |
Slow to begin and showed no early pace. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
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7 |
BLEU MARINE (App S Uzair) |
Rider dropped his whip at the 400M. |
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10 |
STORM TO WIN (Y Aify) |
Inclined to lay inwards near the 350M, crowding runner. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
PENTAGON |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
UPTOWN GIRL |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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9 |
AMAZING CHOICE |
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 |
STORM WIN |
-17 |
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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 (R1364) CLASS 4 (b) – 1300M (C4 LONG COURSE)
STAR TOTO 6/50 STAKES
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm due to regional schedule.
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1 |
KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) |
Jumped inwards at the start, crowding runners. |
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4 |
LIFE IN SIXTY-ONE (R Rueven) |
Jumped awkwardly. |
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5 |
TRUDY (S Salee) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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6 |
MAGNUM KING (App A Suriya) |
Tightened at the start, hind-quarters unbalanced and then raced wide. Vet inspection: Bruised both fore legs and both hind feet, and cast both fore & off hind plates – Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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7 |
FLYING BABY (S Ruzaini) |
Struck the outside gate on jumping and was then crowded shortly after the start, becoming unbalanced. *(See Report). |
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9 |
BELLA VELOCE (SU Lim) |
Tightened from the outside and had to be restrained at the start. |
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10 |
READY TO SEVENLUCK (App S Sia) |
Jumped awkwardly with rider striking the left stirrup on the gate. |
The Stewards questioned Jockey S Ruzaini (FLYING BABY) as to his change of riding style in the concluding stages. He advised that after striking the stalls on jumping, he had tired somewhat, in attempting to ride the gelding out. Further, that FLYING BABY was tiring and was not responding to his urging.
In accepting this explanation, the Stewards advised Jockey S Ruzaini that he must ride in a positive and consistent fashion, and further that he ought to moderate the use of his whip particularly related to being bordering on forward of the shoulder.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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10 |
STAY THE COURSE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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10 |
INHERIT |
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 11 (R1365) CLASS 5 (a) – 2000M (C4 LONG COURSE)
This race was rescheduled to start at 6:05pm due to regional schedule.
As Jockey KC Tham was stood down by the Club Doctor and due to the unavailability of other suitable rider, the Stewards granted permission for App R Nuqman to ride SILVER JOY at 1 1/2kgs overweight.
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6 |
VALUE OF JUSTICE (SU Lim) |
Rider fined RM1000/- for excessive use of the whip. |
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8 |
LIM’S MASTER (App S Sia) |
Rider dropped whip at the 200M and fined RM250/- |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
13 NOVEMBER 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 17 November 2022 (V22/177) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 November 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
13 NOVEMBER 2022
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2022
The report dated 17 November 2022 (V22/178) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 November 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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6 |
MR HOPKINS |
Unfixed |
R Rueven |
EA |
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10 |
LIFE IN SIXTY-ONE |
KC Tham |
R Rueven |
Medical |
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11 |
SILVER JOY |
KC Tham |
App R Nuqman (No other suitable rider available) |
Medical |
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11 |
M SEVEN |
App M Lukman |
App S Uzair |
Medical |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
TILSWORTH MICK |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
INVINCIBLE RYKER |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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6 |
SACRED GURU |
Injury to its near fore fetlock |
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, 20 NOVEMBER 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 |
OVERLORD |
Respiratory distress & lame near fore |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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1 |
KYO |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
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2 |
BALOR
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Dwelt when the start was effected, losing considerable ground / Broken winded |
1 Starting Stall (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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3 |
D’GREAT RISE |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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6 |
CONSTANT JUSTICE |
Lame near fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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6 |
MR HOPKINS
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Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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7 |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS |
No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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7 |
ECLIPSE SPLASH
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Lame near fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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9 |
SUPER HAPPY
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Injury to its near fore elbow |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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9 |
MERCURIAL TURN
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Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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9 |
BUSHIDO
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Lame off fore |
Vet exam (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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10 |
MAGNUM KING
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Bruised both fore legs and both hind feet, and cast both fore & off hind plates |
Vet exam (1 week 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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11 |
Jockey SU Lim |
VALUE OF JUSTICE |
20/11/22 |
RM1000/- |
Rule 41(6)(b) |
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11 |
App S Sia |
LIM’S MASTER |
20/11/22 |
RM250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
Jockey KC Tham (CHIEF CLERK) – 1 month for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R7 |
App I Fikri (GINGERELLA) – 1 month for reckless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(i) |
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