SElangor Meeting – 29 Sep | Selangor Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2019

SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Good

(Course A – True Position)

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (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 (R1224) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

CHAMPAGNE ROSE (App L De Souza) jumped outwards and bumped FULL BET (App N Varmah).

Shortly after the start, SIX EMPIRE (SU Lim) veered sharply, bumping D’GREAT ELEGANCE (App CK Khaw) onto REWARDING SMILE (S Muniandy). Jockey SU Lim was reprimanded for shifting out at this stage.

At the 300M, SUPER GOOD (KC Wong) and BARKER ROAD KID (App WW Cheah) bumped on a couple of occasions. App WW Cheah was reprimanded for continuing to use his whip during this incident.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	SUNTZU	Injury to the near fore limb	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 (R1225) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

Acting on veterinary advice that I AM MIDAS (App CK Khaw) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 1:01pm. The gelding will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

READY TO STRIKE (App L De Souza) which was sitting back in the stall, was slow to begin.

HAPPY START (App N Varmah) was slow into stride. App N Varmah was questioned as to the reason for this and advised that he should attempt to ride positively from the start.

Shortly after the start, D’GREAT STRIKE (J Low) shifted in causing TAKE A BOW (Y Aify) to be steadied.

SMART MASTER (SU Lim) raced wide throughout.

PURAVI (B Pinheiro) rolled out on straightening, bumping TOTALITY (AK Lim) which was then inclined to lay outwards.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	SEGAR THE BEST	Capacity field	–		EA
2	I AM MIDAS	Lame off fore	1000M/vet		Withdrawn at 1:01pm
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)
2	HAPPY START			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1226) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

PERAK TURF CLUB TROPHY

MISE EN GARDE (HS Gill) was fractious in the stalls and broke the gates. Acting on veterinary advice that MISE EN GARDE was lame near hind, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 1:35pm. The mare will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

THUNDERSTRUCK (SU Lim) was slow to begin.

KITA TEAMWORK (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and raced fiercely in the early stages.

CASING ROYAL (S Anandan) raced wide in the middle stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
3	ROCK EAGLE	Capacity field	–		EA
3	SORBETA	Capacity field	–		EA
3	READY TO ROLL	Float injury	Vet exam		Course scratching
3	MISE EN GARDE	Lame near hind	1000M/vet		Withdrawn at 1:35pm
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)
3	GUNFORHIRE			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 4 (R1227) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

PENANG TURF CLUB TROPHY

ELITE CONQUEROR (HS Gill) dwelled at the start, losing considerable ground. ELITE CONQUEROR will required to pass a 1000M/vet (from the Starting Stall) test before being declared to race again.

TWENTYSIXTWELVE (App CK Khaw) raced wide from the 700M until straightening.

PROVOCATEUR (S Muniandy) raced wide and then stopped quickly in the straight. Jockey S Muniandy advised that the gelding had never been comfortable and had attempted to shift ground for the entire journey, then tired badly in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of PROVOCATEUR 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.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
4	CHAR SIEW	Bumper injury both hind	Vet exam		Course scratching
4	CATAPULT	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	PROVOCATEUR			+22
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R1228) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

JOCKEY CLUB OF TURKEY TROPHY

FIRST LIGHT (J De Souza) stumbled on jumping, then shifted out, bumping the hind- quarters of LIM’S PERSHING (J Low).

At the 850M, LIM’S PERSHING had to be checked when on the inside of HARVEYWALLBANGER (App L De Souza).

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App L De Souza, the rider of HARVEYWALLBANGER, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in causing LIM’S PERSHING to check at about the 850M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App L De Souza’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous 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 7 October 2019 and to expire on 12 October 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:45pm).

Near the 275M, ZHUHAI (App CK Khaw) had to be steadied off the heels of the tiring HARVEYWALLBANGER.

KUTTNER (R Shafiq) had to be taken outwards at the 200M to obtain a clear running, and was inclined to lay inwards over the final 150M.

GOODFELLAS (KC Wong) was steadied at the 125M when striding onto the heels of the tiring LUKE MAN (AK Lim).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	TARZAN BOY	Cellulitis near hind	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)
5	LUKE MAN			+28
5	D’GREAT PRIDE			+25
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R1229) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SHORT COURSE A)

KENILWORTH CUP

D’GREAT VULTURE (J Low) threw its head shortly after the start, losing ground.

When questioned, Jockey J Low (D’GREAT VULTURE) advised that D’GREAT VULTURE sat in the barrier and subsequently bounded in the air as the start was effected. He then was in a position where he had to ride D’GREAT VULTURE further back than anticipated.

SILVER WIND (SU Lim) raced extremely wide at the turn near the 850M.

Near the 300M, OK KID (AK Lim) rolled out, crowding DUTY FIRST (J De Souza) which in turn bumped the hind quarters of SILVER WIND.

BAKUTEH (S Anandan) had to be taken outwards at the 200M, to obtain a clear passage.

On straightening, SACRED SURFER (S Ruzaini) checked. On Inquiry, it was established that DUTY FIRST and OK KID (AK Lim) had rolled out at this stage causing the tiring SACRED SURFER to be restrained. The Stewards reprimanded Jockey J De Souza (DUTY FIRST) for failing to take sufficient care at this stage.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	ANONYMOUS	Bruised off fore 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.

RACE 7 (R1230) STAYER STAKES C – 2000M (SHORT COURSE A)

THE ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB TROPHY

WEATHER MAN (App A Suriya) jumped awkwardly, then had to be steadied.

At the 1600M, SING EXPRESS (HS Gill) rolled in with FIRST SUCCESS (R Shafiq) blundering from its heels. Jockey R Shafiq explained that FIRST SUCCESS had been inclined to get its head in the air and when tightened slightly at this stage, had reacted badly and blundered. Whilst accepting this, the Stewards reprimanded Jockey HS Gill for failing to afford sufficient galloping room.

On straightening, FIRST SUCCESS steadied when TARZAN (Y Aify) rolled in and was then inclined to race erratically in the straight.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of SHANGHAI NIGHTS, reported that at the 1400M, his horse jumped a patch.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the tactics and the riding of all runners in this race with the exception of the winner, SING EXPRESS (HS Gill), and adjourned it at a date to be fixed.

RACE 8 (R1231) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST 2YO SALE TROPHY

JERAM VILLAGE (S Muniandy) was slow to begin.

LONE PACER (App A Suriya) raced wide throughout.

Near the 400M, NINETYSEVENEMPEROR (S Anandan) blundered, dislodging its rider. LUCKY JUSTICE (App WW Cheah) and JERAM VILLAGE (S Muniandy) which were following, were severely checked in this incident. On inquiry, Stewards were satisfied that SUPER DRAGON (App CK Khaw) tired quickly at this stage with Jockey S Anandan having to take evasive action. Jockey S Anandan was examined by the Club Doctor who passed him fit to fulfill his riding engagements for the remainder of the day. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NINETYSEVENEMPEROR had fractured its right shoulder and was subsequently euthanized.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	SECOND CHANCE	Respiratory infection	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)
8	NINETYSEVENEMPEROR			+27
8	RAINBOW FISH			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1232) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE A)

MELBOURNE RACING CLUB TROPHY

PARISBAS (HS Gill) cast its near fore plate and was reshod behind the barrier. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

LIM’S KEYWAY (App R Nuqman) and VELLENEX GENERAL (App N Varmah) bumped on jumping.

In the early stages after being slow to begin, MONGOLIAN CHIEF (SU Lim) trailed the field, finishing distance. A post-race veterinary examination of MONGOLIAN CHIEF revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.

RAMZES (App CK Khaw) laid outwards over the final 200M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	EXCALIBUR	Capacity field	–		EA
9	MR CONNERY	Capacity field	–		EA
9	TAUROS	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	MONGOLIAN CHIEF			+25
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 10 (R1233) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LIM’S MASTER (HS Gill) jumped with its head in the air, losing ground.

GOLD POWER (J Low) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 950M, MAPLE RISING (App CK Khaw) shifted inwards carrying READY TO RULE (App L De Souza) inwards which in turn caused LIM’S MASTER to be steadied.

At the 400M, TRUMPS UP (Y Aify) drifted in under the whip, carrying MAPLE RISING which was following.

At the 75M, STREETS OF FIRE (S Anandan) laid out, bumping WILLIAM KING (S Ruzaini).

MAPLE RISING (App CK Khaw) laid inwards over the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
10	UNION JAC	Capacity field	–	EA
10	MUSANG KING	Capacity field	–	EA
10	FRANCES	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 (R1234) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (LONG COURSE A)

LUCKY VICTORY (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin.

SUPER EIGHT (S Muniandy) was slow into stride.

SWIFT (J De Souza) raced fiercely near the 1200M.

At the turn into the straight, GOOD LUCKY (App WW Cheah) laid out and had to be steadied across the heels of BALKAN CHALLENGER (App L De Souza).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
11	GOOD VIBRATIONS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
11	NOVA ACE	Capacity field	–	EA
11	SONG KID	Capacity field	–	EA
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 9 (R1195) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

Trainer KP Hoy was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 35(1) for presenting CHAMPION FACE with faulty gear in that the ear-muffs used by the gelding were ascertained to be not properly fitted.

RACE 7 (R633) CLASS 3 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A) ADVANCETC XPLORE TROPHY, SUNDAY, 19 MAY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2019

App S Uzair (WOW) was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 30 August 2019 and to expire on 8 September 2019, both dates inclusive, which was served consecutively to his earlier suspension which ended on 29 August 2019.

RACE 7 (R1193) STAYER STAKES B – 1800M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 24 September 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded inquiries into the riding of TEH TARIK (S Anandan) and ARC CARA (S Muniandy). Evidence was taken from Jockey S Anandan and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of TEH TARIK respectively, and Jockey S Muniandy and Trainer MW Teh, the rider and trainer of ARC CARA respectively.

Jockey S Muniandy, the rider of ARC CARA, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that the manner in which he rode ARC CARA, for failing to attempt to settle the gelding in the middle stages when co-leading by a large margin.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Muniandy’s previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Muniandy was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect 30 September 2019 and to expire on 29 October 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:10pm).

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of TEH TARIK, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) for incompetent riding. The particulars of the charge were that he had ridden TEH TARIK vigorously from shortly after the start and continued to ride the gelding when co-leading by a large margin in the middle of the race whereby TEH TARIK had then tired badly.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Anandan’s previous riding record, his submissions on penalty and the penalties imposed under the same Rule. Jockey S Anandan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 30 September 2019 and to expire on 29 November 2019, both dates inclusive. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of his suspension. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:15pm).

Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of TEH TARIK, was fined RM750/- under MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to advise the Stewards regarding the change of tactics of the manner in which TEH TARIK would be ridden.

Jockey S Muniandy (ARC CARA) and Jockey S Anandan (TEH TARIK) subsequently exercised their rights of appeal and applied for Stay of Sentence, which were both granted. The Appeal hearings will be held at a date to be fixed.

POST RACE URINE:

21 SEPTEMBER 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The report dated 27 September 2019 (V19/122) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 27 bottles of coded urine samples and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 21 September 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21 SEPTEMBER 2019

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The report dated 27 September 2019 (V19/123) 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 21 September 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations and the report advised that sample coded J-4127 had detected in it furosemide.

Upon decoding, it was established that the abovementioned sample belonged to App M Akmazani. On 28 September 2019, App M Akmazani, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard, was advised with regards to the contents of this report under the provisions of MRA Rule 136(3)(b). App M Akmazani was stood down from riding in trackwork and races with immediate effect. An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	DANZEB	Unfixed	R Shafiq	EA
11	BALKAN CHALLENGER	Unfixed	App L De Souza	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	AMERICA TYCOON	Lame near fore(foot abscess)	Vet exam	–
3	SUN SEEKER	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
4	GROUND ATTACK	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
5	HAYTHAM	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
5	THAI BAHT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
6	GUILTY PLEASURES	Respiratory infection	Vet exam	–
7	DONT MIND IFIDO	Injury to the near hind leg	Vet exam	–
7	SOON YOU THINK	Sole bruised near fore	Vet exam	–
8	WINTERFELL	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet exam	–
11	WHAT	Bruised off fore knee & back	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER 2019

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

JUST DUIT

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

CHAMPAGNE ROSE

No significant finding

–

App L De Souza reported not striding out freely

I AM MIDAS

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 1:01pm

SMART MASTER

Cast near fore plate

–

D’GREAT STRIKE

Bumper injury near hind

Vet exam

–

ALAN

Cast near fore plate

–

MISE EN GARDE

Lame near hind

1000M/vet

Withdrawn at 1:35pm

ASHHAB

Clipped near fore heel

Vet exam

–

ELITE CONQUEROR

Dwelled at the start, losing considerable ground

1000M/vet

(from the Starting Stall)

–

PROVOCATEUR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet

–

TWENTYSIX-TWELVE

Broken-winded

Vet exam at rest & 1000M/vet

–

LUKE MAN

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

NINETYSEVEN-EMPEROR

Euthanized. Fractured right shoulder

–

MONGOLIAN CHIEF

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

–

STREETS OF FIRE

Cast near fore plate

–

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

(21/9)

Trainer KP Hoy

CHAMPION FACE

27/9/19

RM250/-

Rule 35(1)

(21/9)

Trainer SY Lim

TEH TARIK

24/9/19

RM750/-

Rule 35(8)

Suspension(s)

App L De Souza (HARVEYWALLBANGER) – 2 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(21/9)

Jockey S Muniandy (ARC CARA) – 1 month MRA Rule 44(10)

Jockey S Anandan (TEH TARIK) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii)

Follow Up

Inquiry into the tactics and the riding of runners