Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Track II

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Deanthan Moodley (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Cadet Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R1325) CLASS 5 B – 1275M (Track II)

1	MY GOODNESS (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin. Took an awkward stride leaving the 300M. Shifted in away from the whip from the 250M. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	ASIAN TIGER (KC Tham)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months). An inquiry into the riding of the gelding will be held at a date to be fixed.
3	ANOTHER SHOW (App AB Riduan)	Raced wide in the early stages. Apprentice was warned against the practice of using his whip forward of the shoulder whilst in the drawn position.
6	AMAZING CHOICE (S Saddam)	Whip briefly entangled with reins at the 300M.
8	NOVA DASHING (SU Lim)	Slow to jump. 1 Starting Stall test. Jockey reported his horse was coughing. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
9	ELEGENT (L De Souza)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
10	YINYANG (E Ferreira)	Raced wide without cover throughout. Returned cast off fore plate.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	NORTHERN KNIGHT	Capacity field	–	EA
1	SMART MASTER	Capacity field	–	EA
1	VAIN TYCOON	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 (R1326) CLASS 5 A – 1275M (Track II)

1	HOWL (AM Aizat)	Angled out for a clear run between the 300M and the 200M.
2	INVISIBLE (App M Seelan)	Made contact leaving the start. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
3	SHOQEET (KP Lim)	Made contact leaving the start.
5	ARROGATE ACHIEVER (S Ruzaini)	Made contact leaving the start.
6	LANKARAN (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in at the 1100M. *(See Report). Vet inspection: Respiratory distress & Swollen off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
7	ELISE (App A Nazir)	Slow into stride. Eased at the 1100M. *(See Report).
10	EL MACHO (R Shafiq)	Fly-jumped and lost ground.
11	I LOVE YOU (HS Gill)	Made contact leaving the start.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of LANKARAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, BT Lim, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LANKARAN in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ELISE (App A Nazir) at the 1100M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 24 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of on inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of ELISE, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(11) in that after the running of this race, he failed to report an incident that occurred at about the 1100M where he received pressure from LANKARAN which caused his mount to ease and lose ground to other runners.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’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 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	TRAFALGAR	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
2	STAY THE COURSE	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)
2	ELISE			-15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R1327) CLASS 4 A – 1275M (Track II)

1	GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini)	Bumped in the concluding stages. *(See Report).
4	ACROBAT (L De Souza)	Raced onto heels and had to ease at the 450M.
6	GOLDEN MAN (R Shafiq)	Slow into stride.
7	VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)	Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out away from the whip from the 300M. *(See Report).
10	TOP SHOW (App I Fikri)	Eased at the 100M.
13	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App AB Riduan)	Slow into stride. Difficult to settle in the early and middle stages, and shifted in at the 1100M.

In the concluding stages, VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) shifted out away from the whip from the 300M, bumping GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini) which became severely unbalanced.

An objection was lodged by Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of the second placed horse (GRAND CHOICE) against the winner, VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) on the grounds of interference in the straight.

After considering the evidence in this matter, the Board upheld the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Board considered that the distance between the horses at the finish, impact of the interference caused and that from the footage of the race, in particular the side-on angle, it was evident that as GRAND CHOICE was about to definitely take the lead, it was bumped by VILLAGE WARRIOR and had its momentum stopped.

Consequently, the Board was satisfied that for the above incident, GRAND CHOICE would have finished ahead of VILLAGE WARRIOR, therefore it upheld the objection and amended the Judge’s result to read:

1^st – GRAND CHOICE (S Ruzaini)

2^nd – VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)

3^rd – MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App AB Riduan)

4^th – META HILTON (App A Nazir)

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	EMPHATIC	Bruised near fore suspension	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
3	TIME TO HARVEST	Stone-bruised near hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
3	SELANGOR STAR	Bruised near fore fetlock	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.

RACE 4 (R1328) STAYER STAKES C – 1775M (Track II)

1	MAGIC FIGHTER (App AB Riduan)	Jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. Had to ease and clipped heels at the 1500M when awkwardly placed.
3	STYLE DRAGON (App A Nazir)	Raced wide without cover in the early stages.
5	KING OF GLORY (S Hafis)	Raced wide in the early stages.
6	D’GREAT SWIFT (KP Lim)	Slow to begin.
7	ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill)	An inquiry into the riding of the gelding in the straight will be held at a date to be fixed.
9	COMMODORE LINCOLN (App I Fikri)	Raced wide in the middle stages and hung inwards throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	BIG LAWYER	Chronic wound near hind pastern	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 (R1329) CLASS 4 B – 1075M (Track II)

2	RADETZKY MARSCH (HS Gill)	Slow into stride.
3	FLYING WARRIOR (S Ruzaini)	Ducked inwards in the concluding stages.
5	SHINE SHINE (KP Lim)	Slow into stride.
6	CAPTAIN TWENTYTWO (App AB Riduan)	Jumped awkwardly.
7	POLO BOY (E Ferreira)	Returned with cut on the near hind leg – Vet exam.
10	ZILFIKAR (SU Lim)	Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	MR HOPKINS	Capacity field	–	EA
5	STRAP MARKS	Capacity field	–	EA
5	TRUDY	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 (R1330) CLASS 4 A – 1075M (Track II)

2	RICH N POWERFUL (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight.
3	TERMS OF REFERENCE (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout. Eased shortly before the finish.
4	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Was outpaced in the early and middle stages prior to having to be eased shortly before the finish. Thereafter finished its race off strongly.
5	GOLDEN QUEEN (App AB Riduan)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	KING’S SPEECH (S Saddam)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
9	FAMOUS NAME (KP Lim)	Was outpaced early.
11	D’GREAT JOURNEY (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	PERFECT BRANDZ	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam	Course scratching
6	DRAGON CAVALLO	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 (R1331) CLASS 3 – 1075M (Track II)

SPEEDY MISSILE

(L De Souza)

Shifted inwards in the concluding stages.

PERFECT

(App I Fikri)

Had to ease in the concluding stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SPEEDY MISSILE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SPEEDY MISSILE in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PERFECT (App I Fikri) in the concluding stages.

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 with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 23 December 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	KRUGER	Capacity field	–		EA
7	SPRINT RAMPAGE	Capacity field	–		EA
7	GREATHAM GIRL	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	MAGIC CAPTAIN			+22
7	VULCAN			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R1332) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

2	BLOOD ROYAL (App S Shazmin)	Hung inwards in the straight and raced with an outward head carriage. Took an awkward stride at the 300M.
3	JIMMY ZAC (KP Lim)	Raced wide throughout.
4	CONSTANT JUSTICE (S Saddam)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
5	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Carried inwards at the 250M.
7	GOOD LUCK CHARM (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight and rolled in at the 250M.
8	SECRET AGENT (S Hafis)	Raced wide throughout.
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App I Fikri)	Raced wide throughout. Additionally, this gelding failed to negotiate the home turn and raced very wide into the straight.

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOOD LUCK CHARM) was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagement for the remainder of the race today.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	MOONGATE	Swollen off hind	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
8	DESIRE SKY	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	NOVA PHOENIX			+27
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R1333) CLASS 5 A – 1175M (Track II)

4	LET’S COME ON BABY (App AB Riduan)	Returned with a cut on the off hind leg. – Vet exam.
5	MY FIRST MILLION (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
6	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin.
9	AYAAN (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	D’GREAT RICH (L De Souza)	Eased at the 600M when awkwardly placed.

An inquiry will be opened into the running of this race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	MAGIC HERO	No suitable rider available	–	Withdrawn at 5:14pm
9	LEGACY FIGHTER	Capacity field	–	EA
9	SO BEAUTIFUL	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 (R1307) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN PEACH) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 2 (R1289) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A), SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 8 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NORTHERN KNIGHT and took evidence from Jockey S Hafis, the rider of the gelding.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(6) in that he failed to ride his horse out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 2 run on Saturday, 2 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, he failed to ride NORTHERN KNIGHT out to the end of the race in the concluding stages to the satisfaction of the Stewards, thereby prejudicing his chances of obtaining third position.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’ guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 10 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R1308) CLASS 4 B – 1400M (LC A), SUNDAY, 3 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 8 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of JOKER NINE SIX and took evidence from Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of the gelding.

The Stewards reviewed the films of the incident and considered the evidence tendered. Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) in that he failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that in Race 10 on Sunday, 3 December 2023 at the Selangor Turf Club, … :

Between the 500M and the early part of entering the straight, he switched JOKER NINE SIX into a racing line directly behind another runner, INTENT (App H Haikal) despite a clear run presenting itself ahead of him prior to the switch and a clear run being available outside of INTENT;
Between approximately the 450M and leaving the 400M, after adopting a racing line behind INTENT, his riding is passive, lacking in vigour and unresponsive to INTENT gaining an advantage of JOKER NINE SIX; and
After switching out for clear running leaving the 400M, from this point to the 200M mark, despite having the opportunity to ride with the requisite vigour, his riding again lacked INTENT, was passive and non-vigourous.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 11 December 2023 and to expire on 10 June 2024, both dates inclusive. He was also fined RM20,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PNTC

AMENDMENT

RACE 2 (MRA 1322) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

SATURDAY, 9^TH DECEMBER 2023

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2023

MERRY BELL (L De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	I LOVE YOU	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA
3	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	Unfixed	App AB Riduan	EA
8	MACHUNG STAR	Unfixed	SU Lim	EA

SLTC, SUNDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

MY GOODNESS

No significant finding

–

ASIAN TIGER

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

NOVA DASHING

Slow to jump / Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (from the Starting Stall)

(1 month embargo)

–

ELEGANT

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

YINYANG

Cast off fore plate

–

INVISIBLE

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

LANKARAN

Respiratory distress & Swollen off fore

1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

–

POLO BOY

Cut on the near hind leg

Vet exam

–

GOLDEN QUEEN

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

KING’S SPEECH

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

CONSTANT JUSTICE

Lame off fore & Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

LET’S COME ON BABY

Cut on the off hind leg

Vet exam

–

AYAAN

No significant finding

–

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

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

(3/12/23)

Jockey AM Aizat

JOKER NINE SIX

8/12/23

20,000

Rule 44(10)

Suspension(s)

App R Nuqman (LANKARAN) – 3 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App A Nazir (ELISE) – 2 Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(11)

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

(2/12/23)

Jockey S Hafis (NORTHERN KNIGHT) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(6)

R10

(3/12/23)

Jockey AM Aizat (JOKER NINE SIX) – 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Jockey KC Tham (ASIAN TIGER)

Jockey HS Gill (ORDOS LEGEND)

Inquiry into the running of Race 9.