Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Course A

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 (R0263) CLASS 5 B – 1300M (LC A)

1	BEIJING STAR (AK Lim)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	SACRED SEA (App SN Shiva)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame near fore, Respiratory distress & cast near hind plate – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
4	PROPLAYER (App M Lukman)	Shifted in away from the whip from the 300M. *(See Report)
5	RUNNING SPIRIT (App I Fikri)	Hung inwards between the 400M and the 200M.
6	SHE’S FLYING (S Zulfikri)	Cautioned regarding the use of the whip down the shoulder of his mount whilst in the drawn position.
7	TWINKLE STAR (S Hafis)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
9	AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Awkwardly placed on heels and had to be eased at the 1000M. Raced wide throughout.
10	YULONG DREAM (S Ruzaini)	Raced wide throughout.

Trainer WC Lim and App M Lukman, the trainer and rider of PROPLAYER respectively, were questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding. Trainer WC Lim explained that the run in transit today from draw 1, had aided this horse which has had been forced to race wide, when returning to Class 5B on 23 December 2023 and was unable to secure clear running and was checked on 20 January 2024. The Board noted the explanation of Trainer WC Lim.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	SUPER WHIRLWIND	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 (R0264) CLASS 5 A – 1300M (LC A)

1	JULIUS CAESAR (App SN Shiva)	Raced wide throughout. Brushed on 2 occasions between the 400M and the 300M.
2	FIREWORKS (L De Souza)	Carried out at the 1100M. *(See Report)
3	LITTLE PLEASURE (S Zulfikri)	*(See Report)
4	FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq)	Slow to begin. Carried out at the 1100M. Raced wide throughout. *(See Report)
5	BUCEPHALUS (J Daniel)	Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Rider cautioned regarding being insufficiently clear of other runners in races. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)
6	CHER (S Ruzaini)	Unbalanced at the 1100M. *(See Report)
7	ANDADO (SU Lim)	Bumped at the 1100M. Vet inspection: No significant finding. *(See Report)
8	BIG CHINA (App R Nuqman)	Bumped at the 1100M. *(See Report)
9	TURF PRINCESS (AK Lim)	Carried in at the 1100M. *(See Report)
10	LISBOA STAR (App A Nazir)	Hung outwards in the straight.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of LITTLE PLEASURE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LITTLE PLEASURE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to FIREWORKS, FLAMING PHOENIX, CHER, ANDADO, BIG CHINA and TURF PRINCESS at the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Zulfikri’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Selangor Turf Club race days which will be served on 24 March 2024 and 31 March 2024. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
2	CHINO DINERO	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	FIREWORKS			-15
2	LITTLE PLEASURE			+15
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 3 (R0265) STAYER STAKES B – 1600M (LC A)

2	BLEU MARINE (App H Haikal)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Trainer to report back on condition of the gelding upon returning to stables.
3	SEMANTAN PRINCE (App T Ammar)	Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist
6	NORDIC GEM (AK Lim)	Slow to begin.
7	ORDOS LEGEND (SU Lim)	Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
8	TOP SHOW (L De Souza)	Took an awkward stride at the 1500M. An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed.
9	TYPHOON (App I Fikri)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	BINTANG TIMOR (App SN Shiva)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	SHOW HAND	Capacity field	–	EA
3	ICHIKA BACHIKA	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 (R0266) CLASS 4 A – 1400M (LC A)

1	PEER GYNT (App H Haikal)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
2	THUNDER DRAGON (S Zulfikri)	Vet inspection: Lame both fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
4	LEGACY ROAR (S Ruzaini)	Rider cautioned regarding insufficiently clear of other runners in races. Vet inspection: Respiratory Distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
5	LIMITLESS STOUT (App A Nazir)	Carried in and tightened for galloping room at the 1100M. Shifted in at the 800M. Raced wide in the early stages. *(See Report)
6	RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman)	Awkwardly placed and bumped at the 1100M. Had to ease at the 800M. Raced wide in the early stages. *(See Report)
7	THE GENERAL (AK Lim)	Awkwardly placed and eased at the 1100M. Carried outwards at the 800M.
8	AMORE AMORE (App SN Shiva)	Hung outwards in the straight. Shifted out when racing onto heels.
9	CHAMPAGNE FINALE (SU Lim)	Tightened and bumped at the 1100M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
10	MISS THYRA (App A Azizi)	Vet inspection: Respiratory Distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Nazir, the rider of LIMITLESS STOUT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LIMITLESS STOUT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to RHYTHM OF ZEN at approximately the 800M.

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 18 March 2024 and to expire on 24 March 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE
Race	Horse	Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs)
4	CHAMPAGNE FINALE	-23
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 5 (R0267) SPECIAL CONDITION – 1400M (LC A)

1	MISTY SWIFT (S Ruzaini)	Slow into stride.
2	QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis)	Squeezed at the 800M. Hung inwards in the straight and bumped at the 400M. *(See Report)
3	KONG FU PANDA (R Shafiq)	Eased when awkwardly placed on heels at the 800M. *(See Report)
4	ANSU (J Daniel)	Carried in at the 800M. Shifted out and bumped at the 400M. *(See Report)
5	HEART OF FIRE (App AB Riduan)	Poor performance – 1000M/Vet
6	PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman)	Brushed out at the 400M. Hung inwards in the straight. *(See Report)
7	MILITARY FLAG (J De Souza)	Carried out at the 800M. *(See Report)
9	VALERIE PEGASUS (AK Lim)	Hung outwards in the straight.
10	BALKAN (App I Fikri)	Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. Switched out for clear running at the 300M.

Jockey S Ruzaini was examined by the Club Doctor who stood him down from his riding engagements for the remainder of the races today

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of PACIFIC EMPIRE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding PACIFIC EMPIRE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to QUICKEN AWAY, KONG FU PANDA, ANSU and MILITARY FLAG at approximately the 1000M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’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 18 March 2024 and to expire on 24 March 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
5	THOUSAND MILE EYE	Bruised shoulder	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 6 (R0268) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M (SC A)

2	SUPERB SWEYNESSE (S Zulfikri)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
3	XIYOU (L De Souza)	Raced wide throughout. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.
4	JERAM GOLD (App I Fikri)	Slow into stride.
5	DIGGING EIGHT (App AB Riduan)	Slow into stride.
9	MIRACLE STAR (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin.
10	LONELY GIRL (App R Nuqman)	Hung inwards in the straight and raced greenly.

The Stewards granted permission for Jockey S Hafis to replace Jockey R Shafiq on LAXON as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. Jockey R Shafiq (LAXON) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.

RACE 7 (R0269) METRO A – 1200M (SC A)

1	AWESOME STORM (App T Ammar)	Jumped awkwardly and raced wide in the early stages.
2	STREETS OF FIRE (App R Nuqman)	Hung outwards in the straight.
3	THE MAREEBA MANGO (L De Souza)	Over-raced in the early stages. Hung inwards in the straight. Carried outwards at the 300M. *(See Report)
4	CHINESE TEA (S Hafis)	Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted out at the 300M. Vet inspection: Cut on both hind legs – Vet exam (1 week embargo) *(See Report)
5	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
6	SINCERELY (J De Souza)	Raced wide with cover. Carried out at the 300M.
9	READY TO ROCK (App S Shazmin)	Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Hafis, the rider of CHINESE TEA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CHINESE TEA, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to THE MAREEBA MANGO.

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) Malaysian race day which will be served on 23 March 2024. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 8 (R0270) CLASS 3 – 1200M (SC A)

1	EMPEROR TAIZONG (App R Nuqman)	Over-raced in the early stages and momentarily inconvenienced at the 900M. Shifted out at the 200M.
2	SHANG CHI (App AB Riduan)	Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)
3	INTENT (J De Souza)	Slow into stride. Had to be eased at the 900M.
4	MOONGATE LIGHT (L De Souza)	Slow into stride. Shifted in at the 900M.
5	TOPMOST (AK Lim)	Awkwardly placed at the 300M. Vet inspection: Cut on the lateral near hind cannon.
8	WECANDO (S Hafis)	Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
8	WELOVEU BOSS	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.

RACE 9 (R0271) CLASS 4 A – 1200M (SC A)

2	SCOTT THE ADKINS (App S Shazmin)	Raced wide in the early stages.
3	WATCH OUT BOSS (App I Fikri)	Awkwardly placed shortly after the start.
6	MY DREAMLINER (AK Lim)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Lame off fore & Cast off fore plate – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)
7	ZANJABEEL (KC Tham)	Hung outwards in the straight.
9	QIJI ACHEEVA (App A Azizi)	Awkwardly placed shortly after the start.
10	WHIZ FIZZ (J De Souza)	Hung inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	JOJU	Capacity field	–	EA
9	DR KARDO	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 2 (R0246) CLASS 5 B – 1200M (LC A4), SUNDAY, 10 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 17 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CHIEF OF ARMY and took evidence from Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of the CHIEF OF ARMY.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of Jockey S Zulfikri’s riding and advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.

RACE 8 (R0200) CLASS 4 B – 1175M (Track II), SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 17 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of SIMLONG BEACH and took evidence from Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of the SIMLONG BEACH.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action. However, he was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he makes adequate attempts to enable his mount to have a favourable run in transit.

RACE 8 (R0200) CLASS 4 B – 1175M (Track II), SATURDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 17 March 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of INFINITE WISDOM and took evidence from Jockey S Hafis, the rider of the INFINITE WISDOM.

ADDENDUM

RACE 5 (R0259) METRO A – 1600M (LC A), SATURDAY, 16 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of BLACK THORN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BLACK THORN, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PASIR PINJI in the straight.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey SU Lim’s 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) Malaysian race day which will be served on 23 March 2024. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM2,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	LAXON	R Shafiq	S Hafis	Unable to make carded weight
6	LONELY GIRL	S Ruzaini	App R Nuqman	Medical
7	SINCERELY	S Ruzaini	J De Souza	Medical
8	GRAND CHOICE	S Ruzaini	SU Lim	Medical

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LIM’S TORPEDO	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet exam	–
6	PACIFIC GLORY	Infected wound off fore	Vet exam	–
6	TOP S	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet exam	–
9	MR G	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SUNDAY, 17 MARCH 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

BEIJING STAR

No significant finding

–

SACRED SEA

Lame near fore, Respiratory distress & cast near hind plate

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

TWINKLE STAR

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

BUCEPHALUS

Bled

Bleeder’s test

(Barred 3 months)

–

ANDADO

No significant finding

–

BLEU MARINE

No significant finding

–

ORDOS LEGEND

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

TYPHOON

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

BINTANG TIMOR

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

PEER GYNT

No significant finding

–

THUNDER DRAGON

Lame both fore legs

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

LEGACY ROAR & MISS THYRA

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

–

CHAMPAGNE FINALE

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet

(2 weeks embargo)

–

HEART OF FIRE

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

SUPERB SWEYNESSE & XIYOU

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

–

CHINESE TEA

Cut on both hind legs

Vet exam (1 week embargo)

–

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE & READY TO ROCK

No significant finding

–

SHANG CHI

Lame off fore

1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

–

TOPMOST

Cut on the lateral near hind cannon.

–

MY DREAMLINER

Lame off fore & Cut off fore plate

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.

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Jockey R Shafiq

LAXON

17/3/24

250/-

Rule 107(10)

Jockey S Hafis

CHINESE TEA

17/3/24

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

Jockey S Zulfikri (LITTLE PLEASURE) – 2 Selangor Turf Club race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App A Nazir (LIMITLESS STOUT) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

App R Nuqman (PACIFIC EMPIRE) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey S Hafis (CHINESE TEA) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

Jockey L De Souza (TOP SHOW)