Selangor Meeting – 6 September 2020

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2020

SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2020 

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding       

Course A (True Position)

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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 James Yu & Dr Edwards Samuel.

RACE 1 (R660)         CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (SHORT COURSE) 

READY TO STRIKE (KC Wong) which was restless in the stalls, threw its head as the start was effected and then bounded, veering outwards with Jockey KC Wong restraining the mare. Shortly after this, READY TO STRIKE was ridden forward to a prominent position.

When questioned regarding this, Jockey KC Wong said that he had become concerned when READY TO STRIKE jumped badly and tried to follow his instructions by riding in a prominent position. He was advised that under similar circumstances in future, he should use his initiative to ride his horses more diligently. In light of this, Trainer R Lines was advised that READY TO STRIKE will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

LINCOLN CITY (J Shankar) bounded in the air as the start was effected with Jockey J Shankar striking the cross beam. As such, LINCOLN CITY was slow to begin and lost ground. In light of this, Trainer AB Abdullah was advised that LINCOLN CITY will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again. After the running of this race, Jockey J Shankar was examined by the Club Doctor who passed him fit to fulfill his riding engagement for the remainder of the day.

FRENCH VINTAGE (App A Suriya) was slow into stride and raced fiercely in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

MAGICAL TALENT

Capacity field

EA

1

BIG PARIS

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

FULL BET

-16

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

RACE 2 (R661)         CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App CK Khaw) bounded at the start, losing ground.

CATAPULT (J De Souza), COLCHESTER (App N Varmah) and MIGHTY PHOENIX (C Goon) were slow into stride.

NOVA DASHING (J Low) was slow to begin.

In the early stages, SATELLITE GOLDEN (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely.

In the straight, MIGHTY PHOENIX was blocked for a clear run on several occasions.

FLYING SHADOW (SU Lim) had to steady when attempting a marginal run on the inside of SATELLITE GOLDEN near the 400M. Jockey SU Lim was advised that he should exercise greater caution when attempting a run on the inside of horses. SATELLITE GOLDEN was inclined to lay outwards thereafter.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

D’GREAT LUCK

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 (R662)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

App A Zaimuddin was unable to make the weight on ELITE CONQUEROR and was subsequently replaced by App A Suriya. In light of this, App A Zaimuddin was advised that he will not be permitted to accept rides less than 54.5 kgs.

PLATOON (Z Zuriman) raced wide throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

PACIFIC MYSTICAL

Capacity field

EA

3

D’GREAT PRIDE

Capacity field

EA

3

MR WOLFF

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)

3

BRILLIANT STAR

+19

3

D’GREAT SPEED

+19

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

RACE 4 (R663)         SUPREME A – 1100M (SHORT COURSE)

Approaching the 800M, CAPTAIN JAZZ (AK Lim) steadied when crossed by ECLIPSE SPLASH (App M Akmazani). ATEEJ (S Ruzaini) which was following, had to steady. App M Akmazani was advised that he must exercise greater caution when shifting ground.

Jockey C Goon (SUPER WINNER) got his whip entangled in his reins in the straight.

In the straight, ECLIPSE SPLASH drifted out.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DISTINCTIVE DARCI (App CK Khaw) returned having cast its off fore plate and had sustained superficial laceration on the off fore leg. DISTINCTIVE DARCI will be required to undergo a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. 

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

4

HATTA

Bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

4

PANDA BOMB

Lame off fore & bruised off fore tendon

1000M/vet

Course scratching

 

4

WAR DRAGON

Lame off hind & sore hock

1000M/vet

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)

4

MR CROWE

+26

4

ECLIPSE SPLASH

+56

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

RACE 5 (R664)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

D’GREAT STAR (KC Wong) and ZHUHAI (App S Zulfikri) raced wide in the early stages.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

CHIPS

Capacity field

EA

5

POWERFUL FIGHTER

Capacity field

EA

5

BEAUTIFUL ONE

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

SAKURA JAPAN

+18

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

RACE 6 (R665)         CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M (SHORT COURSE)

ASHHAB (S Ruzaini) raced fiercely in the early stages.

KING COBRA (AK Lim) was forced to race wide in the middle part of the race.

Near the 900M, D’GREAT JOURNEY (KC Wong) steadied when crossed by LINCOLN MOONLIGHT (Y Aify).

A post-race veterinary examination of BIG LIGHTNING (App CK Khaw) revealed that the gelding bled and will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

SACRED SEA

Capacity field

EA

6

GOLDEN KINGDOM

Capacity field

EA

6

LIM’S CASINO

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)

6

BAKUTEH

+15

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

RACE 7 (R666)         OPEN MAIDEN – 1400M (LONG COURSE)

A Stewards’ objection was lodged under the provisions of MRA Rule 124(3) to consider interference to dead-heater for 3rd placing, GLOBAL ARMY (S Ruzaini) against the equal dead-heater, UNSHADOWED GENERAL (App A Suriya) related to interference at about the 150M. The Racing Stewards upheld the objection and amended the placing to:

1st – OSCAR ECLIPSE (KC Wong)

2nd – ISFAHAN (Y Aify)

3rd – GLOBAL ARMY (S Ruzaini)

4th – UNSHADOWED GENERAL (App A Suriya)

SENA SIXTYNINE (HS Gill) and STAY SOUND (App K Pavinthran) were slow to begin.

Passing the 150M, UNSHADOWED GENERAL bore out quickly and shunted GLOBAL ARMY outwards. ISFAHAN which was following, was inconvenienced. Shortly after this, GLOBAL ARMY tended to lay inwards and after passing the winning post, brushed UNSHADOWED GENERAL. On inquiry, App A Suriya, the rider of UNSHADOWED GENERAL, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, C Leck, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out, bumping heavily with GLOBAL ARMY near the 150M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App 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 7 September 2020 and to expire on 13 September 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:30pm).

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

EXCALIBUR

Capacity field

EA

7

OVERLORD

Capacity field

EA

7

ALRALI

Capacity field

EA

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

RACE 8 (R667)         SUPREME A – 1700M (LONG COURSE) 

HUSSONATOR (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

At the 1450M, MR HOPKINS (R Shafiq) had to be steadied when tightened.

Nearly 1000M, TARGET (App N Varmah) had to be steadied when striding onto the heels of EL TORDILLO (J De Souza).

In the early stages, STICK SEEKER (App S Uzair) raced fiercely.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

ROYAL EXPLORER

Near fore tendonitis

Vet exam

(1 month 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)

8

MR HOPKINS

-16

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

 

RACE 9 (R668)         CLASS 4 (B) – 1600M (LONG COURSE) 

At the start, O’REILLY BAY (S Ruzaini) shifted out, inconveniencing PROVOCATEUR (KC Wong).

At the 375M, O’REILLY BAY rolled out causing TRINITY REVIVAL (SU Lim) to be steadied.

The Stewards opened an inquiry into the manner in which PRESTO (App K Pavinthran), WILLIAM KING (HS Gill), FIRST PASSTHEPOST (App CK Khaw), PROVOCATEUR (KC Wong), D’GREAT MAGIC (J Low) and TARZAN (App S Uzair) were ridden in the early and middle sections of the race. Evidence was taken from Jockey KC Wong (PROVOCATEUR) and App S Uzair (TARZAN), in the presence of his Employing Trainer, L Moy. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

FIRST LIGHT

Bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

9

MURDOCH

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 (R669)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M (LONG COURSE) 

The Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to be the substitute rider for App L De Souza on GOLD MOSA given the latter’s relative senior apprentice status.

YULONG HONOR (S Ruzaini) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon at the start and was passed fit to race.

On inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of YULONG HONOR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shortly after the start, he shifted in, tightening GHOST BAY (HS Gill) onto GOLD MOSA (AK Lim) which in turn crowded ALL MY EYE (App CK Khaw) and SMIDDY BYRNE (Y Aify) which shifted in causing GOD OF WAR (J Low) to be checked severely.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’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 September 2020 and to expire on 13 September 2020, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6:15pm).

The saddle on SMIDDY BYRNE slipped backwards at about the 1400M, placing Jockey Y Aify at a disadvantage.

GOLD MOSA raced wide in the middle stages.

Near the 275M, PARAGON STAR (SU Lim) brushed the running rail.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

10

M SEVEN

Cut near hind medial hock

Vet exam

Course scratching

10

YULONG HOLY FLYING

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 (R670)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M (LONG COURSE) 

When the start was effected, READY TO SEVENLUCK (KC Wong) jumped very awkwardly and refused to race, veering outwards. Before the “All Clear” was given, the Starter and Jockey KC Wong reviewed the film and it was ascertained that READY TO SEVENLUCK was unruly in the stalls and the Starter had effected the start when the gelding had straightened. In light of this, the Stewards ruled that READY TO SEVENLUCK will be required to pass 1 Starting Stall test before being declared to race again.

READY TO SEVENLUCK raced erratically in the straight.

An inquiry will be conducted into riding tactics adopted on JUBILATION (App A Suriya), NEW SENSATION (J Shankar), COME AND TAKE ALL (HS Gill) AND ARECIBO (App CC Foo) related to them being in a rearward division in the middle stages of the race.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

11

E SUPREME

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)

11

READY TO SEVENLUCK

-19

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

 GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER 2020, SLTC

MAJOR GREEN had passed its 1 Starting Stall test on the above date.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

2

DETERMINETOSTRIKE

App L De Souza

App CK Khaw

Medical

3

ELITE CONQUEROR

App A Zaimuddin

App A Suriya

Unable to make the weight

4

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

App L De Souza

App CK Khaw

Medical

4

ATEEJ

Unfixed

S Ruzaini

EA

4

D’GREAT CONQUEROR

Unfixed

Z Zuriman

EA

6

BIG LIGHTNING

App L De Souza

App CK Khaw

Medical

8

HUSSONATOR

App L De Souza

App CK Khaw

Medical

10

GOLD MOSA

App L De Souza

AK Lim

(Relative to App L De Souza’s senior apprentice status)

Medical

10

SUN FORCE

Unfixed

App K Pavinthran

EA

11

COME AND TAKE ALL

S Salee

HS Gill

Medical

11

ARECIBO

App L De Souza

App CC Foo

Medical

 

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

WINNING TANGO

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet exam

5

BIG BUS

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet exam

11

SUPER EIGHT

Bruised near fore foot

Vet exam

4

(5/9/20)

LION CITY GOLD

Bruised near fore suspensory ligament

Vet exam

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

 

SLTC, SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER 2020

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

READY TO STRIKE

Restless in the stalls, threw its head,  bounded & veered outwards

1 Starting Stall

1

LINCOLN CITY

Bounded in the air

1 Starting Stall

4

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

Cast its off fore plate & sustained superficial laceration on the off fore leg

Vet exam

7

BIG LIGHTNING

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

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

Suspension(s)

R7

App A Suriya (UNSHADOWED GENERAL) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

R10

Jockey S Ruzaini (YULONG HONOR) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R9

App K Pavinthran (PRESTO), Jockey HS Gill (WILLIAM KING), App CK Khaw (FIRST PASSTHEPOST)), Jockey KC Wong (PROVOCATEUR), Jockey J Low (D’GREAT MAGIC) & App S Uzair (TARZAN) – Riding manners in the early & middle sections of the race

 

R11

App A Suriya (JUBILATION), Jockey J Shankar (NEW SENSATION), Jockey HS Gill (COME AND TAKE ALL) & App CC Foo (ARECIBO) – Riding tactics