Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 13 APRIL 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 (R0360)       CLASS 5B – 1400M (SC A)

1

HOSAYLIAO

(App M Lukman)

Over-raced early.

3

BEIJING STAR

(KC Tham)

Slow into stride.

4

HAZARD

(App A Azizi)

An inquiry will be opened into the running and handling of the gelding at a date to be fixed.

5

VAIN TYCOON

(App R Nuqman)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

6

TRAFALGAR

(S Zulfikri)

The gelding raced wide throughout. Hung inwards in the straight. Rider cautioned regarding shifting ground in races and the inconsistency in his riding.

9

SHA NA NA

(S Ruzaini)

Momentarily inconvenienced at the 250M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

READY TO SEVENLUCK

Stone-bruised off fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

1

UNLIMITED STAR

Injury near hind

Vet exam

EA

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

RACE 2 (R0361)       CLASS 5A – 1400M (SC A)

2

ROCK N ROLL

(AK Lim)

Hung inwards in the straight.

3

WINNER POWER

(L De Souza)

Brushed in on 2 occasions in the concluding stages.

6

SHANGHAI CAPTAIN

(S Ruzaini)

Hung inwards in the straight.

7

GASSUR

(O Chavez)

Hung outwards in the straight. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo)

9

REMO MAMA

(App M Lukman)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

There was a slight delay of the “All Clear” in this race whilst the judge reviewed the photo finish of this race which illustrated placed horses to be of close proximity with one another.

RACE 3 (R0362)       CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A)

1

I’M SMART GREY

(J Daniel)

Carried out in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: Swollen near fore – Vet exam (1 week embargo)

3

MAGIC HERO

(App R Nuqman)

Raced wide early.

4

LITTLE PLEASURE

(O Chavez)

Raced wide early. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

5

BRADENBURG

(KC Tham)

Disappointed for a clear run on at least 2 occasions. Eased at the 800M. *(See Report)

6

BARBARIAN

(App A Azizi)

*(See Report)

8

MARTIN VJ

(App M Lukman)

Shifted out in the concluding stages.

9

D’GREAT OCEAN

(App SN Shiva)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

10

MATILDA

(S Ruzaini)

Rider cautioned regarding the inconsistency of his riding.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Azizi, the rider of BARBARIAN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, NM Selvan, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding BARBARIAN in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to BRADENBURG (KC Tham) at approximately the 800M mark.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Azizi’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 April 2024 and to expire on 27 April 2024 both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

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.

RACE 4 (R0363)       CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A)

1

TERMS OF REFERENCE

(KC Tham)

Slow to begin.

3

VILLAGE STAR

(J Daniel)

Raced wide throughout.

6

SHENG VESPA

(App M Lukman)

Hung outwards in the straight. Trainer fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c).

7

BALIN

(App R Nuqman)

Raced wide throughout.

RACE 5 (R0364)       CLASS 4A – 1400M (LC A)

1

TRINITY GENERAL

(AK Lim)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

2

QIJI DIAMOND

(App A Azizi)

Hung inwards in the straight.

3

D’GREAT DUCHESS

(S Zulfikri)

Squeezed shortly after the start. Raced wide in the straight and shifted in away from the whip.

4

QIJI ACHEEVA

(Z Khairil)

Withdrawn at 3:50pm: Unable to load – 1 Starting Stall test.

6

BORN TO WIN

(App M Lukman)

Momentarily inconvenienced shortly after the start. Eased briefly at the 1000M. Raced wide throughout.

8

LIMITLESS STOUT

(App SN Shiva)

Rolled in shortly after the start. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

10

SAHM

(App R Nuqman)

Rolled in marginally at the 1000M. Hung inwards in the straight. Raced wide throughout. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

Jockey S Ruzaini (JB KAINGEH) was examined by the Club Doctor who subsequently stood him down from his riding engagement for his remainder rides.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

QIJI ACHEEVA

Unable to load

1 Starting Stall

Withdrawn at 3:50pm

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

RACE 6 (R0365)       CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A)

1

NAJWAN

(O Chavez)

Eased when awkwardly placed leaving the 1300M. Raced wide throughout.

2

RS DIAGO

(Z Khairil)

Fly-jumped at the start and was slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

3

KING’S SPEECH

(S Zulfikri)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

4

FLAMING PHOENIX

(R Shafiq)

Eased when racing onto heels at the 200M.

5

LIMITLESS VENTURE

(AK Lim)

Carried out leaving the 1300M. Shifted in away from the whip from the 300M to the 200M.

7

FLYING WARRIOR

(L De Souza)

Carried out leaving the 1300M. Hung inwards in the straight. Raced wide throughout.

10

TYPHOON

(J Daniel)

Rolled out leaving the 1300M. Rolled out marginally at the 200M. Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

HARVEST

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 (R0366)       CLASS 5A – 1700M (LC A)

This race was run in driving rain.

3

WHY NOT

(AK Lim)

Withdrawn at 4:44pm: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo)

4

MIEJ

(Z Khairil)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

5

D’GREAT SWIFT

 

Withdrawn at 4:04pm: No suitable rider available.

6

HAPPY MAGIC

(R Shafiq)

Slow into stride. Hung inwards in the straight.

9

TARZAN

(App SN Shiva)

Slow into stride.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

WHY NOT

Lame near fore

1000M/Vet          (2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 4:44pm

7

D’GREAT SWIFT

No suitable rider available

Withdrawn at 4:04pm

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

GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC

POST RACE URINE:                                 

31 MARCH 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

The report dated 4 April 2024 (V24/049) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 31 March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.


JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:                   

31 MARCH 2024

SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

The report dated 4 April 2024 (V24/050) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 31 March 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

MARTIN VJ

App H Haikal

App M Lukman

Medical

4

SHENG VESPA

App H Haikal

App M Lukman

Medical

6

ORDOS LEGEND

S Ruzaini

KC Tham

Medical

7

TARZAN

App H Haikal

App SN Shiva

Medical

NON ACCEPTORS

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

DOGE TO THE MOON

Bruised back

Vet exam

2

ICHIKA BACHIKA

Stone-bruised near fore toe

Vet exam

7

SUPER ATAS

Injury off 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, SATURDAY, 13 APRIL 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

VAIN TYCOON

No significant finding

2

GASSUR

Respiratory distress

1000M/Vet

(1 month embargo)

2

REMO MAMA

No significant finding

3

I’M SMART GREY

 

Swollen near fore

Vet exam              (1 week embargo)

3

LITTLE PLEASURE & D’GREAT OCEAN

No significant finding

5

TRINITY GENERAL

No significant finding

5

QIJI ACHEEVA

Unable to load

1 Starting Stall

6

TYPHOON

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.

Fines

Race

Name of Licensee

Horse Name

Date of Fine Imposed

Fine Amount

(RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

 

4

Trainer CC Ooi

SHENG VESPA

13/4/24

100/-

Rule 65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

R3

App A Azizi (BARBARIAN) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R1

App A Azizi (HAZARD)