Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A4 (Rail @ 4M Entire Course)

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 (R0036) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4)

1	OTTAWA (App A Nazir)	Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 1000M. Apprentice adjusted his rein shortly before the finish.
2	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (A Suriya)	Slow to begin.
4	LUKE MAN (App R Nuqman)	Shifted in at the 1000M. Apprentice was advised to take more care when shifting ground in future.
5	TILSWORTH JACOBI (S Hafis)	Slow to begin. 1 Starting Stall test. Brushed at the 450M.
6	MISE EN GARDE (WW Cheah)	Carried in at the 1000M.
7	KUBERA’S CHIEF (SU Lim)	Raced wide in the early stages.
8	RAINBOW FISH (App S Shazmin)	Bumped at the 1000M.
9	AYAAN (App A Azizi)	Carried in at the 1000M. Hung inwards in the straight. Unable to secure clear running from the 300M to the finish.

App I Fikri (SO BEAUTIFUL) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	TWINKLE STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
1	UNLIMITED STAR	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 (R0037) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4)

1	QIJI STAR (J De Souza)	Raced wide throughout.
2	NEW GARDEN (WW Cheah)	Squeezed at the start. Raced wide throughout.
3	MONDAY (App R Nuqman)	Jumped out at the start. Inconvenienced in the concluding stages.
5	RACE FOR FAME (R Shafiq)	Jumped slowly.
6	GOOD WARRIOR (A Suriya)	Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	WASHINGTON	Capacity field	–	EA
2	HAPPY LUCKY STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
2	LIM’S TORPEDO	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 (R0038) CLASS 5 A – 1400M (LC A4)

5	STARHARMONY (App SH Shiva)	*(See Report)
6	RAISE YOUR GLASS (App R Nuqman)	Withdrawn at 1:49pm: Refused to be loaded. 1 Starting Stall
9	AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide throughout.
10	BEAUTIFUL ONE (App M Seelan)	Raced wide throughout. Awkward around the home turn.

App S Shazmin (AUSSIE EAGLE) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App SN Shiva, the rider of STARHARMONY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer’s representative, Trainer M Sukri, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding STARHARMONY in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to EL MACHO (SU Lim), GASSUR (R Shafiq), UPTOWN GIRL (App A Azizi), ORDOS LEGEND (J De Souza) and ELISE (App A Nazir) at approximately the 1300M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App SN Shiva’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 15 January 2024 and to expire on 21 January 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	RAISE YOUR GLASS	Refused to be loaded.	1 Starting Stall	Withdrawn at 1:49pm
3	ONE MILLION	Bruised off hind cannon	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 4 (R0039) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A4)

3	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M.
4	VALERIE PEGASUS (J De Souza)	Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Hung outwards throughout.
6	LEGACY ROAR (S Ruzaini)	Carried and bumped in the straight.
7	ICHIKA BACHIKA (J Daniel)	Jumped awkwardly.
8	HARVEST (App M Seelan)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
4	MAGIC GENERAL	Capacity field	–	EA
4	MAJESTIC WAY	Capacity field	–	EA
4	WATCH OUT BOSS	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 (R0040) CLASS 4 A – 1700M (LC A4)

SOMAR

(App A Azizi)

Slow into stride. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

LEGEND WAR

(S Ruzaini)

Took an awkward stride at the 1500M.

Jockey J De Souza (BIG FRANCK) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) in that he was unable to make the carded weight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	D’GREAT TIMING	Capacity field	–	EA
5	VETRI	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 (R0041) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A4)

2	JOKER NINE SIX (A Suriya)	Carried out at the home turn. Rider was reminded of his obligations to seize any advantage gained in races.
3	PEER GYNT (S Ruzaini)	Inconvenienced at the 200M.
4	ELITE WATERGHOST (App M Ekdihar)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)
5	WECANDO (S Hafis)	Shifted out on the home turn.
6	MENTAL (L De Souza)	Eased at the 900M. Shifted in for clear running at the 250M.
7	TOP GUN (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout.
8	VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham)	Raced wide throughout.
10	CAORUNN (SU Lim)	Carried out at the home turn. Raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
6	IRON CLAD	Capacity field	–	EA
6	NAJWAN	Capacity field	–	EA
6	INFINITE WISDOM	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 (R0042) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC A4)

1	ALSHEIKH (R Shafiq)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Broken-winded – Corrective surgery & thereafter 1000M/vet.
7	DRAGON CAVALLO (App R Nuqman)	Baulked for a clear run between the 450M and the 300M, thereafter switched out to continue its run.
8	CH FORTUNE (S Ruzaini)	Slow to begin.
10	MISS THYRA (App A Azizi)	Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	SYMBOL OF COURAGE	Respiratory infection	Vet exam (1 week embargo)		Course scratching
7	THE CROWN JEWEL	Capacity field	–		EA
7	STAR TALENT	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	CH FORTUNE			-20
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R0043) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC A4)

1	TAU KEH SOH (App A Nazir)	An inquiry into the running and handling of the mare will be held at a date to be fixed.
4	MAGIC KID (App M Ekdihar)	Baulked for a clear run from the 300M.
7	HELLO BOSS (J Daniel)	Raced wide throughout.
8	TAKREEM (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin and raced wide in the early and middle stages.
9	WINNER POWER (App A Azizi)	Took an awkward stride at the 600M. Rider’s whip was briefly entangled with his reins at the 300M.
10	ZILFIKAR (SU Lim)	Hung outwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
8	KIWI KID	Capacity field	–		EA
8	IPOH KAIGEH	Capacity field	–		EA
8	MERCURIAL TURN	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	MYO			-16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 9 (R0044) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)

5	STAY THE COURSE (WW Cheah)	Slow to begin.
6	FLAMING DASH (S Zulfikri)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
7	SIVAJI ROCKET (KC Tham)	Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
8	OUD WOOD (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
9	CANDY RAIN (App A Nazir)	Had to be steadied off heels at least on 2 occasions in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	SACRED SEA	Capacity field	–	EA
9	PENANG STAR	Capacity field	–	EA
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R0045) CLASS 5 A – 1200M (SC A4)

RUNNING SPIRIT

(R Shafiq)

Raced wide throughout.

GENERATION M

(WW Cheah)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
10	NICATOR	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)
10	DEPENDABLE			+27
10	GENERATION M			-21
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

APPEAL BY JOCKEY WEI WEN CHEAH (WW CHEAH) AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF FIVE (5) MALAYSIAN RACE DAYS FOR CONTRAVENTION OF MRA RULE 44(9)(a)(ii) IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS RELATED TO HIS RIDING OF RACEHORSE “NEW GARDEN” IN RACE 2 (R1365) ON SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2023 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The Selangor Turf Club Appeal Panel heard the above appeal on Thursday, 11 January 2024.

After considering submissions from Jockey WW Cheah, Trainer R Lines, App R Nuqman and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Appeal Panel allowed the appeal against the conviction under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). The deposit was ordered to be refunded.

CONVERSION OF JOCKEY WW CHEAH’S SUSPENSIONS

TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

RACE 5 (R1359) CLASS 4 B – 1100M (SC C4), SATURDAY, 23 DECEMBER 2023 & RACE 4 (R1367) CLASS 4 A – 1100M (SC C4), SUNDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2023

In respect of the above matters, Jockey WW Cheah who has served part of his suspension (3 Malaysian race days) already, has applied for the remainder of the suspensions incurred, 5 Malaysian race days to be converted to a fine. The Stewards, after considering the matter, accepted Jockey WW Cheah’s application and converted his remaining suspension to a RM7500/- fine.

Consequently, Jockey WW Cheah is now free of embargo and his official suspension dates in respect of Race 5 above, are amended to 31 December 2023 to 9 January 2024, both dates inclusive.

POST RACE URINE:

7 JANUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 11 January 2024 (V24/002) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 15 coded urine and 15 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

7 JANUARY 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 11 January 2024 (V24/003) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	BEAUTIFUL ONE	App I Fikri	App M Seelan	Medical
4	RESOLUTE	App I Fikri	App M Ekdihar	Medical
4	HARVEST	App S Shazmin	App M Seelan	Medical
5	BIG FRANCK	J De Souza	J Daniel	Unable to make carded weight
5	CAVALLA COURT	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical
7	D’GREAT LIGHT	App S Shazmin	App M Lukman	Medical
7	AIR BOSS	AK Lim	SU Lim	Medical
8	ATTENTION	App T Ammar	App R Nuqman	Medical
8	BINTANG TIMOR	App I Fikri	App M Lukman	Medical
8	HELLO BOSS	AK Lim	J Daniel	Medical
9	SIVAJI ROCKET	AK Lim	KC Tham	Medical
10	SHANGANI	App S Shazmin	App A Nazir	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	D’GREAT SWIFT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 14 JANUARY 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

TILSWORTH JACOBI

Slow to begin

1 Starting Stall

–

SOMAR

Lame off fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

ELITE WATERGHOST

Lame near fore

1000M/vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

ALSHEIKH

Lame off fore & Broken-winded

Corrective surgery & thereafter 1000M/vet

–

OUD WOOD

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

GENERATION M

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

Jockey J De Souza

BIG FRANCK

14/1/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Suspension(s)

App SN Shiva (STARHARMONY) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

App A Nazir (TAU KEH SOH)