STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018

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 (R894) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

AIR POWER (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

JANGO (S Anandan) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1200M, LIM’S RANGER (HS Gill) and BRILLIANT STAR (A Aucharuz) were racing in restricted room between RANT AND RAVE (J Low) on the outside and ELITE GUSTAVO (App A Zaimuddin) on the inside. At this point, ELITE GUSTAVO commenced to lay outwards causing BRILLIANT STAR to be pushed outwards, crowding LIM’S RANGER to the inside of RANT AND RAVE.

LIM’S RANGER clipped heels and blundered severely as a result of this incident. Jockey HS Gill reported that after this interference, he has found himself too far back in the field and was unable to make up the lost ground. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	RAINBOW STAR	Capacity field	–		EA
1	WILL BE  BETTER	Capacity field	–		EA
1	POLO SAGA	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 2 (R895) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

METEOR GARDEN (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

MEGUSTO (J De Souza) over-raced in the early stages, continued to race keenly in the middle stages, and was forced to race wide in order to make progress.

Approaching the 300M, GALLOPY SWIFT (App AK Lim) was shifted inwards to obtain clear running on the inside of MUSANG KING (M Ganeesh), however became unbalanced and briefly crowded ELITE EMPEROR (C Goon) to his inside.

From the 200M, VELLENEX GENERAL (S Ruzaini) laid outwards under pressure.

Approaching the 100M, HAPPY JOY (A Aucharuz) rolled inwards under pressure as GALLOPY SWIFT laid outwards under pressure. Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of MUSANG KING, reported that at this stage, he had taken a precautionary check to avoid being crowded between HAPPY JOY and GALLOPY SWIFT.

The Stewards noted that thereafter, Jockey M Ganeesh allowed his mount to coast home with no assistance, however they considered MUSANG KING had ultimately obtained the best possible placing of which it was capable. The Stewards therefore warned Jockey M Ganeesh to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards under the provisions of MRA Rule 44(6).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	SILENT DREAMS	–	–		Course scratching
2	GERMAN SPEED	Capacity field	–		EA
2	GOOD VIBRATIONS	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 3 (R896) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

ZENZERO (S Ruzaini) and D’GREAT WALL (App L De Souza) were both slow to find their strides.

NOVA LEGEND (SU Lim) stumbled on jumping but recovered to obtain a forward position.

In the early stages, RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon) laid inwards causing SATURDAY’S DELIGHT (App AM Aizat) to be taken inwards approaching the 1200M.

Approaching the 1200M, AMI ELEVEN (J De Souza) was observed to be over-racing and soon afterwards clipped the heels of SATURDAY’S DELIGHT. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Approaching the 1000M, TAKE A BOW (App W Faizal) laid inwards briefly causing TILSWORTH MALI (C Goon), which was racing keenly on his inside, to be briefly crowded and eased.

LIKA TIGER (App AK Lim) over-raced in the early stages.

D’GREAT WALL was outpaced in the middle stages and was switched inwards to obtain clear running at about the 200M.

RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN rolled outwards when tiring in the closing stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	SAND BANK	Capacity field	–		EA
3	PERFECT PEARL	Capacity field	–		EA
3	UNION JAC	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 (R897) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

CHIPS (App AM Aizat) and ASTRO MAN (C Goon) were both slow to begin.

CHAR SIEW (L Sofhan) was forced to race wide in order to obtain a forward position.

ASTRO MAN raced wide in the middle stages in an attempt to make progress.

When questioned regarding the performance of BLOOD ROYAL, Jockey S Sandana stated that BLOOD ROYAL was moving short throughout, and attempted to duck away from direction markers placed on the inside at about the 400M. Jockey S Sandana reported after the race that the gelding was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLOOD ROYAL revealed no significant finding.  The gelding 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
4	SOUTHERN HUSSLER	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet		Course scratching
4	ZAC BENEVOLENT	–	–		Course scratching
4	ELITE ROCKET	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)
4	Nil
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R898) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

LISBOA STAR (App L De Souza) was slow to begin.

ACE KING (App AM Aizat) over-raced keenly in the lead from about the 1000M, and laid inwards and brushed the running rail approaching the 800M.

Approaching the 500M, BURN NOTICE (App A Zaimuddin) negotiated the bend with difficulty, shifted abruptly inwards and became unbalanced. At this point, BURN NOTICE brushed with LISBOA STAR causing App A Zaimuddin to check and correct.

At about the 200M, MOGAN’S PRIDE (App KC Wong) shifted inwards under pressure and was then awkwardly placed on the heels of XZUBERANCE (S Anandan) causing the rider to ease and shift outwards for clear running.

Approaching the 100M, ELITE GOLD (HS Gill) rolled in slightly, causing LISBOA STAR to be briefly disappointed for a run and to be shifted outwards for clear running.

SATELLITE MAN which was beaten 24 1/2 lengths, MAZANDARAN which was beaten 28 ¼ lengths and BURN NOTICE which was distanced, will each be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having poor performance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	RAMIFICATIONS	Capacity field	–		EA
5	GOOD BROTHER	Capacity field	–		EA
5	SPIN FIRE	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 (R899) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

Trainer S Cook was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present SECOND CHANCE (App P Mogun) at the pre-race holding area for this race within the prescribed time.

Trainer L Moy was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on WHAT (App S Uzair). 

BIG BUS (App A Zaimuddin) reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin. Thereafter BIG BUS raced greenly in the early stages.

TILSWORTH JACOBI (S Ruzaini) raced greenly in the early stages and shifted abruptly outwards at about the 1000M. When corrected, TILSWORTH JACOBI rolled inwards causing SPECIAL LUCK (SU Lim) to be crowded between TILSWORTH JACOBI and SECOND CHANCE.

JJ STAR (App KC Wong) raced wide in the middle stages, and laid inwards approaching the 200M and brushed with SMIDDY BYRNE (A Aucharuz).

SMIDDY BYRNE which was beaten 20 1/4 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

App S Uzair, the rider of WHAT, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for hitting his horse forward of the shoulder. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	D’GREAT STRIKE	Lame near fore	1000M/Vet		Course scratching
6	D’GREAT SPEED	Capacity field	–		EA
6	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
6	MEWTWO			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R900) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

ENCOSTA ZONE (S Sandana) was slow to begin.

PRINCE RAVEN (S Ruzaini) raced wide in the middle stages.

ENCOSTA ZONE shifted inwards under pressure at about the 200M.

At about the 200M, DAYFLIRT (App J Daniel) laid inwards under pressure causing FEISTY LEO (App L De Souza) to ease and correct in order to avoid his heels.

The Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the winner, TAUBOSS (M Ganeesh), trained by Trainer SB Tan. He reported that since the gelding’s last race 2 weeks previously, he had varied his training regime to which TAUBOSS seemed to respond well. He added that in his opinion, the horse had been ridden too far back in the field on its most recent start and had improved under a different rider today.

The Stewards warned Trainer SB Tan that according to the provisions of MRA Rule 35(8), he should inform the Stewards if he intended this, or any other horse in his training, to be ridden differently to the manner of its most recent start.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of ELEGENT. Having taken initial evidence from App AK Lim and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of ELEGENT respectively, concerning the riding instructions given, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	ORIENTAL SPIRIT	Capacity field	–		EA
7	ARECIBO	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 8 (R901) STAYER STAKES B – 2000M (LONG COURSE B)

In the final 200M, SUNNY (M Ganeesh) showed a tendency to lay outwards under pressure causing the rider to ride with less than full vigour in order to avoid contact with TARZAN (Y Aify). Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of SUNNY, was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. 

At about the 100M, KARIGARA (S Sandana) was angled outwards to obtain clear running.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	LA FAMILIA	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet		Course scratching
8	GOLD POWER	Lame near fore fetlock	1000M/Vet		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)
8	STREET CHAMP			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R902) CLASS 4 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

ELITE CONQUEROR (HS Gill) was slow to begin, and forced to race wide in the middle stages to make progress. ELITE CONQUEROR which was beaten 22 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

BATTLE HORSE (S Sandana) was slow to find its stride.

Approaching the 1200M, ARC CARA (C Goon) was over-racing and had to be eased to avoid the heels of FLYING WINNER (Z Khairil). In doing so, ARC CARA shifted slightly inwards causing NOBLE LIAISON (App A Zaimuddin) and REBEL FURY (J Mallyon) to be briefly crowded on its inside.

LUCKY SIXTYSIX (App AM Aizat) raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

The Stewards questioned Trainer BT Lim regarding the improved performance of NOBLE LIAISON. He explained that NOBLE LIAISON had benefitted from a drop in class today and added that he also felt that the gelding was not fully effective over the 1600M distance of its last race.

App A Zaimuddin, the rider of NOBLE LIAISON, was fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a), for failing to present his Winning Rides Book to the Stewards.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	TALISMAN	Capacity field	–		EA
9	SIX EMPIRE	Capacity field	–		EA
9	ELITE GENERAL	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	HERO CHAMPION			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R903) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

SHUYING XIAOXIAO (Z Khairil) jumped slowly and awkwardly inwards, and threw its head up.

RED SAPPHIRE (J Low) jumped slowly outwards causing BEAUTIFUL BABY (SU Lim) and DAWN OF THE WORLD (App L De Souza) to be taken slightly outwards in response.

SHUYING XIAOXIAO which was beaten 20 1/2 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000M/Vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Steward showed App AM Aizat, the rider of AMAZING, the vision of the race, in which he quickly established AMAZING in the lead and continued to race in a clear lead until weakening from the 400M. The Stewards warned App AM Aizat that in future he must be seen to take all measures to gain the best chance to obtain the best possible placing, such as setting an appropriate tempo, and allowing his mount the opportunity for a breather when not pressured for the lead.

The Stewards will hold an inquiry into the running and handling of BEAUTIFUL BABY (Jockey SU Lim / Trainer SY Lim) at a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	POWERFUL FIGHTER	Capacity field	–		EA
10	ACIPENSER	Capacity field	–		EA
10	GOLD KIDS	Capacity field	–		EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 11 (R904) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B)

When questioned regarding the improved performance of MONTE CARLO, B Trainer Siva Kumar s/o Subramaniam, the representative of Trainer PS Kumaran, the Trainer of MONTE CARLO (App KC Wong), stated that in his opinion, MONTE CARLO benefitted from racing next to the rail which helped him maintain a straight course in the closing stages. He added that today’s race was weak and relatively uncompetitive.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
11	ROGER	Right eye corneal ulcer	Vet exam		Course scratching
11	SONG KID	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 4 (R878) OPEN NOVICE (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

App AM Aizat (HALO BRIGHT) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

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RACE 5 (R879) METRO A (SW) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

The Stewards, on 21 July 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, continued an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding App AM Aizat returning to scales 1.8kgs overweight on D’GREAT CONQUEROR, unplaced, in the above race.

Having heard the evidence from App AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT CONQUEROR, in the presence of his Master, Trainer F Maynard, Track Rider Muhammad Aiman Bin Mohd Nazir (TR.110), an employee of Trainer F Maynard, and Mr Rausi Bin Mahwon (V.5), a Valet, and viewed the CCTV footage available from the scales area, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed in order to examine the CCTV recording in more detail.

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RACE 11 (R885) CLASS 5 – 1600M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 15 JULY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

The Stewards, on 17 July 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of SO ON. Evidence was taken from App S Uzair, the rider of SO ON, in the presence of his Master, Trainer L Moy.

After reviewing the films and considering the evidence tendered, App S Uzair pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that in the final 200M of the race, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour.

When deciding on a penalty, the Stewards took into account App S Uzair’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors.  Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App S Uzair’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races, trials and trackwork for a period of three (3) months with effect from 23 July 2018 and to expire on 22 October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was also advised of the provisions of MRA Rule 48(2) & 48(3), and his Right of Appeal (2:45pm).

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POST RACE URINE:

15 JULY 2018

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

The report dated 20 July 2018 (V18/078) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 bottles of coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 July 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15 JULY 2018

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2018

The report dated 20 July 2018 (V18/079) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 15 July 2018, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	NASI LEMAK	App WK Lee	App AM Aizat	Medical
3	SATURDAY’S DELIGHT	App WK Lee	App AM Aizat	Medical
9	HERO CHAMPION	App WK Lee	App AK Lim	Medical
11	BLADEMEISTER	App WK Lee	App J Daniel	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	SAYANG ME	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
7	WINNING TANGO	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
7	EAGLESHAM	Multiple laceration around the head, neck & limbs (Sustained recently due to a fall. Still in the healing phase)	Vet exam	–
9	NOVA WARRIOR	Stone-bruised both fore feet	Vet exam	–
11	NOVA ACE	Nail bind off fore foot	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 21 JULY 2018
POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED
Race	Horse		Reason/Finding		Test	Remark
1	JANGO		No significant finding		–	–
1	LIM’S RANGER		No significant finding		–	–
2	VELLENEX GENERAL		No significant finding		–	–
2	MEGUSTO		Coughing post race.		–	Jockey J De Souza reported – making respiratory noises To be scoped tomorrow morning
2	METEOR GARDEN		Coughing post race.		–	To be scoped tomorrow morning
2	NO NONSENSE		No significant finding		–	–
3	LIKA TIGER		No significant finding		–	–
3	RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN		No significant finding		–	–
3	AMI ELEVEN		No significant finding		–	–
3	SATURDAY’S DELIGHT		No significant finding		–	–
4	BLOOD ROYAL		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/Vet	Jockey S Sandana reported – not striding out freely.
4	CHIPS		No significant finding		–	–
4	RAJA MAHESA		No significant finding		–	–
4	ASTRO MAN		No significant finding		–	–
5	MAZANDARAN		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/Vet	–
5	PUTMONEY TAKEMONEY		No significant finding		–
5	BURN NOTICE		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/Vet	–
5	SATELLITE MAN		Poor performance		1000M/Vet	–
6	SECOND CHANCE		Cast left fore plate		–	–
6	SMIDDY BYRNE		Poor performance		1000M/Vet	Respiratory noise. To be scoped tomorrow morning
6	JJ STAR		No significant finding		–	–
7	COMMON SENSE		No significant finding		–	–
7	DAYFLIRT		Cast off fore plate		–	–
7	HAPPY EDDINGTON		No significant finding		–	–
8	ONFLEEK		No significant finding		–	–
8	VERGLATICA		No significant finding		–	–
8	STREET CHAMP		Coughing post race.		–	To be scoped tomorrow morning
9	ELITE CONQUEROR		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/Vet	–
9	LUCKY SIXTYSIX		No significant finding		–	–
9	BATTLE HORSE		No significant finding		–	–
10	GHOST EMPEROR		Lame near fore & cut on the coronet		1000M/Vet	–
10	GHOST AFFAIR		No significant finding		–	–
10	SHUYING XIAOXIAO		Poor performance / No significant finding		1000M/Vet	–
11	LIM’S CHARGE		No significant finding		–	–
11	HAPPY FAMILY		No significant finding		–	–
11	GOLDHILL PRINCESS		No significant finding		–	Jockey J De Souza reported – not striding out freely.
11	BLADEMEISTER		Lame near fore		1000M/Vet	App J Daniel reported – not striding out freely.
11	POLO MASTER		Poor performance		1000M/Vet	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.
Fine(s)		R6		Trainer S Cook (SECOND CHANCE) – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 109(1) Trainer L Moy (WHAT) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) App S Uzair (WHAT) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i)
		R8		Jockey M Ganeesh (SUNNY) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(12)
		R9		App A Zaimuddin (NOBLE LIAISON) – fined RM100/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow Up		R1		Incident approaching the 1200M
		R3		Incident approaching the 1200M
		R7		App AK Lim / Trainer SY Lim (ELEGENT)
		R10		Jockey SU Lim / Trainer SY Lim (BEAUTIFUL BABY)
		R5 (15/7/18)		App AM Aizat / Trainer F Maynard (D’GREAT CONQUEROR)