Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track Two (II)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Jarry Chong (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1187) CLASS 5 B – 1175M (Track II)

2	NAMBIAR ROCKET (AK Lim)	Raced wide in the early stages.
3	ALWAYS AFRAID (A Suriya)	Was outpaced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter, this gelding ran on well in the straight.
5	RAINBOW FISH (S Ruzaini)	Prior to the running of this race, the Stipendiary Stewards observed that the ear-muffs impeded the gelding’s vision. Accordingly, Trainer EP Tan was advised of this occurrence and it was ordered by the Stewards that this equipment be removed. Trainer EP Tan was also issued with a reprimand. Had no pace despite being urged.
6	ZAZU (App I Fikri)	Was ridden aggressively from the jump in order to obtain a forward position. Thereafter at the 900M, the gelding obtained the lead, however, was unable to cross to the rail and raced in a one-off position until entering the straight.
7	D’GREAT EMPRESS (KC Tham)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	NATUREISSPEAKING (App H Haikal)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
1	LEGACY FIGHTER	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	NAMBIAR ROCKET			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 2 (R1188) CLASS 5 B – 1175M (Track II)

2	COME AND TAKE ALL (AM Aizat)	Was bumped approaching the 1000M and inconvenienced by the fallen Jockey S Saddam. Raced wide in the middle stages.
3	NEW GARDEN (S Saddam)	Approaching the 1000M, ducked in sharply which resulted in Jockey S Saddam being dislodged. Jockey S was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today, and was subsequently taken to the hospital for further observation.
6	HORSE KING (App H Haikal)	At the 1000M, was inconvenienced by the fallen Jockey S Saddam.
7	CHIPS (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide in the middle stages.
8	ELEGENT (App M Lukman)	At the 700M, was carried out when awkwardly placed on the outside of the loose horse. This resulted in this gelding losing momentum on the turn, having to ease and shifted in behind runners.
9	SO BEAUTIFUL (App R Nuqman)	Jumped awkwardly and lost many lengths. In view of this report, this mare will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	YINYANG (App AB Riduan)	Was bumped in severely approaching the 1000M. In the straight, was hanging in, proving difficult to assist. This resulted in the Apprentice being unable to fully assist this gelding in the straight. *(See Report)

App AB Riduan appeared before the Stewards, was shown the patrol film of the race, and advised that when his mounts were demonstrating such behavioural traits, and was advised that when he is unable to use his whip in the correct hand, he should ride his mounts under strong hands and heels ride until the end of the race rather than risking them shifting away from the whip.

RACE 3 (R1189) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

3	HANDSOME BOY (App AB Riduan)	*(See Report)
5	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Returned cast off fore plate.
7	GUILTY PLEASURES (A Suriya)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	SORBETA (App S Shazmin)	Slow into stride and outpaced in the early stages. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

App AB Riduan and his Employing Trainer, HY Cheng appeared before the Stewards and was questioned regarding App AB Riduan’s riding of HANDSOME BOY in the straight. In this regard, the Stewards specifically drew App AB Riduan’s attention to his looking back whilst using his whip, HANDSOME BOY shifting in behind runners at the 300M and the non-vigourous nature of his riding between the 200M and the 100M.

App AB Riduan explained that it was his riding style to move his head back between the 200M to the 100M whilst using his whip and that after he struck HANDSOME BOY with the whip, this gelding shifted in which resulted in it becoming awkwardly placed on heels. Therefore, he allowed this gelding to shift further in order to obtain clear running. The Stewards noted and accepted the explanation provided.

In respect of his non-vigourous riding, neither App AB Riduan nor Trainer HY Cheng were able to provide the Stewards with an acceptable explanation. However, in determining what sanction to take in this matter, the Stewards were of the view that prejudice from the Apprentice’s riding between the 200M to the 100M could not be definitely established after considering the finishing position of HANDSOME BOY and the distance between the first and second placings. Accordingly, App AB Riduan was issued with a severe reprimand.

RACE 4 (R1190) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

2	ROCK N ROLL (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout.
3	LANKARAN (S Ruzaini)	Hung inwards in the straight.
4	RAHOTU (M Seelan)	At the 200M, shifted out to continue its run.
6	EL MACHO (HK Cheng)	Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight.
10	NATE’S HONOUR (App AB Riduan)	Cast off fore plate and was reshod at the start. Jumped awkwardly.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	CITY KNIGHT	Stone-bruised near fore foot	Vet exam	Course scratching
4	ALL WHITE	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet exam (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.

RACE 5 (R1191) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

CHIEF OF ARMY

(J Low)

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. The gelding will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

HIGH COUNCIL

(A Suriya)

Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	NICATOR	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 2:05pm
5	VIZIER	Lacerated right upper eyelid	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 6 (R1192) CLASS 3 – 1075M (Track II)

NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK READY TO RUN TROPHY

2	READY TO ROCK (App M Seelan)	Jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
3	MAGIC TURBO (S Ruzaini)	An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be opened at a date to be fixed.
4	RONALDO’S DREAM (App H Haikal)	In the concluding stages, had to switch out to continue its run whilst laying in under the whip at about the 300M.
7	FINAL TOUCH (J Low)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	ZANJABEEL	Swollen near fore knee	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
6	MERYL			-17
6	QUICKEN AWAY			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R1193) CLASS 4 B – 1075M (Track II)

3	TAU KEH SOH (SU Lim)	Refused to be loaded and withdrawn by order of the Stewards, on the advice of the Starter at 4:21pm. The mare will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.
4	TERMS OF REFERENCE (KC Tham)	Slow to begin.
5	AIR BOSS (AK Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
6	KING’S SPEECH (App A Nazir)	Returned cast near fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	TAU KEH SOH	Refused to be loaded	1 Starting Stall		Withdrawn at 4:21pm
7	SUPER HERO	Capacity field	–		EA
7	ACE’S WILD	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)
7	AIR BOSS			-18
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1194) CLASS 4 B – 1075M (Track II)

SYMBOL OF COURAGE

(L De Souza)

Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.

TAKREEM

(J De Souza)

Outpaced in the early and middle stages and shifted out whilst continuing its race off strong in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	MR HOPKINS	No suitable rider available	–		Withdrawn at 2:30pm
8	LITTLE PRESSURE	Capacity field	–		EA
8	TRUDY	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)
8	SYMBOL OF COURAGE			+18
8	BILLY MOJO			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1195) CLASS 5 A – 1775M (Track II)

4	MAINSTREAM (A Suriya)	*(See Report)
7	TWINKLE STAR (J Low)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	SUPER ATAS (AK Lim)	Examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barrier. Withdrawn at 5:13pm: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	KALA GHODA (App I Fikri)	Approaching the 1000M, had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of MAINSTREAM which shifted in. At the 1475M, became unbalanced and was carried out which resulted in this gelding losing momentum. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey A Suriya, the rider of MAINSTREAM, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at about the 1000M when insufficiently clear of KALA GHODA causing him to check and lost some ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey A Suriya’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 6 November 2023 and to expire on 19 November 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5:45pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
9	SUPER ATAS	Lame off fore	1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)		Withdrawn at 5:13pm
9	KING OF GLORY	No suitable rider available	–		Withdrawn at 2:05pm
9	ROYALTY’S WISH	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.
HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse			Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
9	SUPER ATAS			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

RACE 6 (R491) Class 4b – 1200M (A4 sc), SATURDAY, 6 MAY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on 23 October 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded their investigation into the reason for BLOOD ROYAL (App KH Chong) falling.

Jockey CK Khaw (GUILTY PLEASURES) and App KH Chong (who has been unavailable due to injury), along with Trainer R Lines, the Employing Trainer of App KH Chong and Trainer of BLOOD ROYAL, gave evidence.

It was concluded that BLOOD ROYAL had clipped the heels of HAPPY THIRTYNINE (L De Souza) at about the 400M and fell. GUILTY PLEASURES was unable to avoid the fallen horse and it too, fell near the 400M.

The site of the fall was examined immediately after the incident and was observed to be unremarkable. Further, neither BLOOD ROYAL or GUILTY PLEASURES suffered any injuries other than minor abrasion and post incident swellings.

The Stewards concluded that the incident, though having serious consequences cases, was a race incident and no rider was considered to be at fault.

POST RACE URINE:

30 SEPTEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 5 October 2023 (V23/151) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

30 SEPTEMBER 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 5 October 2023 (V23/152) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30 September 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	TAU KEH SOH	S Saddam	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	JAZZ BAND	Gastric ulcers	Vet exam	–
7	GLENAFTON	Stone-bruised off fore	Vet exam	–
8	MOONGATE	Skin allergy	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

D’GREAT EMPRESS &

NATUREIS-SPEAKING

No significant finding

–

SO BEAUTIFUL

Jumped awkwardly & lost many lengths / No significant finding

1 Starting Stall

–

CANDY RAIN

Cast off fore plate

–

GUILTY PLEASURES & SORBETA

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

CHIEF OF ARMY

Jumped awkwardly & lost ground

1 Starting Stall

–

HIGH COUNCIL

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

READY TO ROCK

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

FINAL TOUCH

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

MERYL

No significant finding

–

AIR BOSS

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

KING’S SPEECH

Cast near fore plate

–

TWINKLE STAR

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

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

Suspension(s)

Jockey A Suriya (MAINSTREAM) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey S Ruzaini (MAGIC TURBO)