Selangor Meeting – 4 June 2022

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2022

SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2022 

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding (Race 1). Upgraded to “Good” prior to Race 2 (Races 2 to 9).

Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth (Chief Veterinary Surgeon) & Dr Melissa Yeap.

RACE 1 (R671)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1700M (II)

2

APOLLO ROCK

(Y Aify)

Hung out, drifted wide from the 300M. In light of this, 1000M/vet.

7

BABEL

(L De Souza)

Carried outwards and steadied near the 175M.

8

E SUPREME

(App I Fikri)

Withdrawn at 10:31am: Bruised near fore fetlock – 3 weeks embargo.

9

GENERAL ORDER

(App R Nuqman)

Vet inspection (finished last): Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

E SUPREME

Bruised near fore fetlock

3 weeks embargo

Withdrawn at 10:31am

1

OFFICIAL

Bruised off hind & 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.

RACE 2 (R672)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (II)
The State of Track was downgraded to “Good” prior to the running of this race.

4

CODIGOS

(S Ruzaini)

Raced fiercely, threw its head in the early stages, as such the rider allowed the gelding to lead.

5

D’GREAT SWIFT

(L De Souza)

Laid inwards, brushing runner at the 200M.

6

NORTHERN KNIGHT

(MM Firdaus)

Brushed at the 200M.

8

HAPPY GHOST

(App R Nuqman)

Inclined to lay inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

PROVE IT

Stewards’ scratching

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

RACE 3 (R673)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M (II)

At 2:15pm, it was ascertained there was an electrical breakdown causing disruption, as such riders returned to paddock. This race was rescheduled to start at 2:35pm.

3

READY TO SEVENLUCK

(L De Souza)

Tended to lay out at the turn out of the straight. Runner clipped heels. Vet inspection: Abrasion off hind cannon.

5

SHANGANI

(App A Najib)

Inconvenienced when avoiding the fallen rider at the turn out of the straight.

6

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

(App S Shazmin)

Dwelt, losing ground and inconvenienced at the turn out of the straight to avoid the faller rider.

7

NICATOR

(J Daniel)

Galloped on at the turn into the straight. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo).

8

SHAHBAA

(W Faizal)

Clipped the heels of READY TO SEVENLUCK, blundered, dislodging rider. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Bruised off hind fetlock.

10

STAR INVINCIBLE

(S Ruzaini)

Rider’s whip broke at the 300M where he discarded it.

The Stewards conducted an inquiry into Jockey W Faizal being dislodged from SHAHBAA at the turn out of the straight.. It was ascertained that READY TO SEVENLUCK laid out slightly at this stage when HAHBAA which had shifted in from Stall 8, had improved quickly on its outside with SHAHBAA striking the outside of READY TO SEVENLUCK’s off hind and blundered. No rider was held accountable for this incident.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

SACRED SEA

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 (R674)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1275M (II) 

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:14pm.

2

FIRST PRECINCT

(J Daniel)

Rider questioned. *(See Report).

6

UNDER OATH

(SU Lim)

Laid inwards from the 50M.

When questioned, Jockey J Daniel (FIRST PRECINCT) stated that the gelding outpaced with the early speed and with its wide draw, he had to ride vigourously to keep in touch with the field. He was of the opinion that the gelding was unsuited by the tight nature of Track II. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

UPTOWN GIRL

Stewards’ scratching

4

NINGALOO

Respiratory infection

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

BLOOD ROYAL

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 (R675)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1275M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 3:45pm.

1

STRAP MARKS

(S Ruzaini)

Returned with a shifted near fore plate which caused the gelding to display signs of soreness.

3

STAR TALENT

(L De Souza)

Shifted in near the 775M, crowding runner. *(See Report).

5

OUR DYNAMITE

(J Daniel)

Shifted in at the 750M, causing runner to check. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 3 weeks embargo).

8

ELISE

(J Low)

Crowded and had to be checked off the heels and then tightened, losing further ground near the 750M. *(See Report).

10

INHERIT

(MM Firdaus)

Blundered on jumping, losing considerable ground.

12

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

(App A Suriya)

Trainer fined RM250/- for failing to declare the removal of pacifiers. Vet inspection: Bleeding from right nostril – Vet exam.

On inquiry, Jockey J Daniel, the rider of OUR DYNAMITE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted at the 750M and caused ELISE to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey J Daniel’s 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 6 June 2022 and to expire on 12 June 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

On inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of STAR TALENT, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted at the 775M and caused ELISE to be restrained.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey L De Souza’s 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, to be deferred, with effect from 13 June 2022 and to expire on 19 June 2022, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

GOD HELPS ME

Acute joint flare (near fore fetlock)

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

GAIN ECLIPSE

Bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

5

CRAZY DREAMS

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)

5

GASSUR

+20

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

RACE 6 (R676)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1175M (II)

This race was rescheduled to start at 4:15pm.

4

FABULOUS ONE

(J Daniel)

Veered outwards at the start, bumping runner.

8

HI BABY

(MM Firdaus)

Squeezed on jumping, losing considerable ground. Laid inwards when struck with the whip over the final 150M.

10

BACH’S AIR

(App S Shazmin)

Shifted in quickly at the start, bumping runner. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

GOOD WARRIOR

Capacity field

EA

6

NEWTON

Capacity field

EA

6

D’GREAT SONG

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 7 (R677)         MAX TWO STAKES – 1175M (II)

1

ESTIJAAB

(App R Nuqman)

Withdrawn at 4:41pm: Lame near hind – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo)

2

THE ICEMAN

(App A Suriya)

Veered inwards on jumping, bumping heavily with BINELZAAM. Rider warned that he must ensure that he jumps his horses straight in future.

3

BINELZAAM

(S Ruzaini)

Tightened at the start, losing some ground.

8

STRONG N BRAVE

(SU Lim)

Slow to begin. Rider explained that the gelding had been agitated in the stalls prior to the start and reacted nervously when the gates opened and had dwelt slightly, thereby losing ground. 1 Starting Stall test.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

ESTIJAAB

 

Lame near hind

1000M/vet          (3 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 4:41pm

7

ISRAR

Lame both fore fetlocks

1000M/vet          (2 weeks embargo)

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

BINELZAAM

-15

7

MENTAL

+18

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

RACE 8 (R678)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1175M (II) 

2

PRATT STREET

(App A Najib)

Steadied off the heels of runner at the 800M. Had to be taken out to obtain a clear run at the 175M.

4

SAND BANK

(J Daniel)

Bumped outwards at the 200M when rival shifted out and flicked on the nose by the whip of rival.

5

AUSSIE EAGLE

(L De Souza)

Shifted out near the 200M, bumping runner. Rider’s whip accidentally flicked rival on the nose.

8

MORE THAN OIL

(R Rueven)

Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

POWERFUL FIGHTER

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 (R679)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1175M (II) 

2

MONDAY

(App R Nuqman)

Laid outwards considerably in the early stages, travelling wide thouout

4

NEW GARDEN

(S Ruzaini)

Took evasive action to avoid fallen runner at the 550M.

7

ASSASSIN

(J Low)

Broke down badly at the 550M, dislodging rider. Vet inspection: Fractured near fore fetlock – Humanely euthanized.

8

EXCALIBUR

(App A Najib)

Had to take evasive action and was taken wide to avoid fallen rider at the 550M.

9

KIPEH

(J Daniel)

Jumped the fallen rider at the 550M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

TAIL SPIN

Capacity field

EA

9

EMPEROR WARRIOR

Capacity field

EA

9

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

FOLLOW-UP(S) – SUNDAY, 29 MAY 2022 

RACE 5

A veterinary inspection of CH FORTUNE (7th) on Monday, 30 May 2022, revealed the gelding to be lame off fore and near hind. Trainer KC Tiang was advised that CH FORTUNE would not be permitted to race for a period of three weeks.


POST RACE URINE:        

29 MAY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2022                                               

The report dated 2 June 2022 (V22/084) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 May 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:      

29 MAY 2022

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2022 

The report dated 2 June 2022 (V22/085) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 May 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

4

LUCKY TIGER

KC Tham

J Low

Stewards’ Order

4

RACE FOR FAME

W Faizal

Y Aify

Medical

5

GASSUR

W Faizal

App R Nuqman

Medical

5

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

Unfixed

App A Suriya

EA

7

NIGHT LIGHT

KC Tham

J Low

Stewards’ Order

 

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

 

Nil

 

 

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

 

SLTC, SATURDAY, 4 JUNE 2022

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

APOLLO ROCK

Hung out & drifted wide.

10000M/vet

1

GENERAL ORDER

 

Lame near fore

1000M/vet

(3 weeks embargo)

3

READY TO SEVENLUCK

 

Abrasion off hind cannon

3

NICATOR

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

(3 weeks embargo)

3

SHAHBAA

Bruised off hind fetlock

5

STRAP MARKS

 

Subject to Veterinary inspection

5

OUR DYNAMITE

 

Lame off fore

3 weeks embargo

5

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

 

Bleeding from right nostril

Vet exam

6

BACH’S AIR

 

No significant finding

7

STRONG N BRAVE

 

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

8

MORE THAN OIL

 

Lame off fore & Respiratory distress

1000M/vet

(3 weeks embargo)

9

ASSASSIN

Fractured near fore fetlock.

Humanely euthanized

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

 

5

Trainer C Leck

UNSTOPPABLE TRAIN

4/6/22

RM250/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

5

Jockey J Daniel (OUR DYNAMITE) – two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey L De Souza (STAR TALENT) – two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)