Selangor Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT

SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 14 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 (R0367)       CLASS 5B – 1200M (SC A)

1

JAZZ BAND

(App SN Shiva)

Shifted in away from the whip from the 200M. Apprentice cautioned regarding the consistency of his riding and reminded of previous caution regarding shifting ground in races. He was also advised that should such incident occur again, more severe sanctions may follow.

3

TIGRESS

(App PH Seow)

Jumped awkwardly, struck rider and was slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

4

OTTAWA

(J Daniel)

Vet inspection: Respiratory infection – 1000M/Vet       (1 month embargo)

6

AYAAN

(Z Khairil)

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

9

MISE EN GARDE

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

10

PURE PERFECTION

(SU Lim)

Hung inwards throughout.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

1

GOLD SKY EXPRESS

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 (R0368)       CLASS 5A – 1200M (SC A)

2

GOLDEN MAN

(S Hafis)

Slow to begin. Hung inwards and shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

6

UPTOWN GIRL

(Z Khairil)

Shifted in away from the whip from the 300M. Jockey fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using his whip forward of the shoulder.

7

ZEUS PEGASUS

(App A Azizi)

Withdrawn at 1:27pm: Respiratory infection – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

10

PACIFIC PRIME

(App R Nuqman)

Slow to begin.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

2

ZEUS PEGASUS

Respiratory infection

Vet exam             (2 weeks embargo)

Withdrawn at 1:27pm

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

RACE 3 (R0369)       CLASS 4A – 1100M (SC A)

2

XAR

(O Chavez)

Raced wide throughout.

3

SCOTT THE ADKINS

(App I Fikri)

Momentarily inconvenienced at the 200M.

5

MY DREAMLINER

(SU Lim)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

7

ANTIPODEAN

(B Pinheiro)

Tightened for galloping room at the 500M. Rolled out at the 400M.

8

OLYMPIA

(S Ruzaini)

Switched out to continue its run at the 400M.

9

FROM THE NAVY

(App Clyde Leck)

Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the 400M. Rider cautioned regarding shifting ground in races and reminded that his recent record in relation to these types of incidents were unacceptable and that corrective action was required. Returned cast off fore plate.

11

JOJU

(L De Souza)

Briefly disappointed for a run at the 400M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

3

VALERIE PEGASUS

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.

HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE

Race

Horse

Up (+) / Down (-)

(in kgs)

3

MY DREAMLINER

-18

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

RACE 4 (R0370)       CLASS 4B – 1100M (SC A)

1

ACROBAT

(L De Souza)

Raced wide throughout.

2

TALENTED

(App M Lukman)

Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

9

CHARMING WIN

(B Pinheiro)

Hung outwards in the early part of the race.

10

HAPPY PRINCESS

(R Shafiq)

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

RACE 5 (R0371)       GROUP 1 (3YOs & ABOVE) – 1200M (SC A)

QUINE SANCTUARY TUNKU GOLD CUP

  • 2024 TRIPLE CROWN SERIES – 1ST LEG

1

AWESOME STORM

(B Pinheiro)

Had to ease sharply when crowded for galloping room at approximately the 700M. *(See Report 2). Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet.

2

GAMESTONKS

(App Clyde Leck)

*(See Report 2)

4

CHINESE TEA

(S Hafis)

*(See Report 1)

5

ARC TRIUMPH

(App PH Seow)

Tightened for galloping room and bumped at the 800M.  *(See Report 2)

6

CHEVAL BLANC

(KC Tham)

Hung outwards in the early part of the straight.

11

SHIMI GO

(R Maia)

Hung outwards in the concluding stages.

12

SPEEDY MISSILE

(L De Souza)

Slow to begin. Shifted out to obtain clear running at the 300M.

14

QUICKEN AWAY

(J Daniel)

Eased at 800M.  *(See Report 2)

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 in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to QUICKEN AWAY (J Daniel) and ARC TRIUMPH (App PH Seow) at approximately the 800M. In this incident, CHINESE TEA shifted in, inconveniencing CHEVAL BLANC which resulted in QUICKEN AWAY having to ease at the 800M.

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 two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from 15 April 2024 and to expire on 27 April 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM2,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

With regards to the incident pertaining to AWESOME STORM, after interviewing riders of GAMESTONKS, ARC TRIUMPH, QUICKEN AWAY and AWESOME STORM, the Panel of Stewards deemed this to be a racing incident.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

5

TITAN PEGASUS

Capacity field

EA

5

RED OCEAN

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

ARC TRIUMPH

+19

5

CHEVAL BLANC

+20

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

RACE 6 (R0372)       OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC A)

1

JERAM GOLD

(App I Fikri)

Carried out at the 300M. Bumped in at the 200M.

2

PACIFIC GLORY

(App R Nuqman)

Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

3

VILLAGE TYCOON

(KC Tham)

Slow to begin.

4

SAFE JOURNEY

(AK Lim)

Raced awkwardly at the 800M. Hung inwards in the straight, proving difficult to assist.

6

GRAPHJET EXPRESS

(B Pinheiro)

Shifted out to continue its run at the 300M.

7

MIRACLE STAR

(S Zulfikri)

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

10

LONELY GIRL

(L De Souza)

Bumped at the 200M.

11

XIYOU

(O Chavez)

Slow to begin. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

6

SUNNY DAY

Nail bind near fore foot

Vet exam

Course scratching

 

6

LAGERTHA

Respiratory infection

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 7 (R0373)       CLASS 3 – 1250M (LC A)

1

TITAN PEGASUS

(Z Khairil)

Shifted in at the 800M.

2

WAR DRAGON

(App I Fikri)

Raced wide with cover throughout. Eased at the 400M.

3

RED OCEAN

(App M Lukman)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

4

INTENT

(J Daniel)

Brushed shortly after jumping. Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Momentarily inconvenienced and steadied in the concluding stages.

5

NO REGRETS

(App SN Shiva)

Shifted out at the 400M.

7

TOPMOST

(S Zulfikri)

Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 900M.

9

MAGIC TURBO

(O Chavez)

Raced wide throughout.

10

PACIFIC EMPIRE

(App R Nuqman)

Had to be eased at the 900M. Eased at the 800M. Carried out in the concluding stages.

11

MILITARY FLAG

(B Pinheiro)

Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.

13

MOONGATE LIGHT

(L De Souza)

Disappointed for a clear run on 2 occasions in the straight. Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App SN Shiva, the rider of NO REGRETS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding NO REGRETS in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri) at the 400M.

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 one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 15 April 2024 and to expire on 21 April 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,000/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of TITAN PEGASUS, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding TITAN PEGASUS in this race, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to PACIFIC EMPIRE (App R Nuqman) at the 1100M.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’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 with effect from 15 April 2024 and to expire on 21 April 2024, both dates inclusive. In lieu of one (1) Malaysian race day, he was also fined RM1,500/-. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

7

RELAU STAR

Dislocated lower jaw

Vet exam

Course scratching

7

EMPEROR TAIZONG

Capacity field

EA

7

HIGH WATER

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 (R0374)       METRO A – 1600M (LC A)

PLATINUM HORSE CLUB TROPHY

4

AHTIMS KLIS

(Z Khairil)

Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

6

PACIFIC DIAMOND

(App R Nuqman)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

10

SEMANTAN PRINCE

(App PH Seow)

Hung inwards in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

8

ANSU

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

OZZY STAR

-18

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

RACE 9 (R0375)       CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC A)

2

BALKAN

(O Chavez)

Tightened at the start. Raced wide throughout.

3

STRONG N POWERFUL

(App I Fikri)

Hung inwards throughout.

4

WISEMAN

(S Zulfikri)

Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight.

5

KHAN PEGASUS

(App M Lukman)

Tightened at the start. Raced ungenerously in the straight.

6

THOUSAND MILE EYE

(R Maia)

Switched out to continue its run at the 300M.

10

NORDIC GEM

(AK Lim)

Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING

Race

Horse

Reason

Test

Remark

9

ATTENTION

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 6 (R0326) CLASS 4 B – 1200M (SC A4), SUNDAY, 31 MARCH 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2024

The Stewards, on Sunday, 14 April 2024, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of IRON SAMURAI. Evidence was taken from Jockey SU Lim, the rider of IRON SAMURAI.

After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.


Change of Rider(s)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

7

RED OCEAN

App H Haikal

App M Lukman

Medical

7

MOONGATE LIGHT

Unfixed

L De Souza

EA

SLTC, SUNDAY, 14 APRIL 2024

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

1

TIGRESS

 

No significant finding

1

OTTAWA

 

Respiratory infection

1000M/Vet                 (1 month embargo)

3

FROM THE NAVY

Cast off fore plate

4

TALENTED

 

No significant finding / Poor performance

1000M/Vet

5

AWESOME STORM

 

No significant finding / Poor performance

1000M/Vet

6

PACIFIC GLORY & XIYOU

Poor performance

1000M/Vet

8

PACIFIC DIAMOND

No significant finding

9

NORDIC GEM

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

 

5

Jockey S Hafis

CHINESE TEA

14/4/24

2000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

7

App SN Shiva

NO REGRETS

14/4/24

1000/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

7

Jockey Z Khairil

TITAN PEGASUS

14/4/24

1500/-

Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Suspension(s)

R5

Jockey S Hafis (CHINESE TEA) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

R7

App SN Shiva (NO REGRETS) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Jockey Z Khairil (TITAN PEGASUS) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Follow Up

R1

Jockey Z Khairil (AYAAN)

 

R4

Jockey R Shafiq (HAPPY PRINCESS)

 

R6

Jockey S Zulfikri (MIRACLE STAR)