Selangor Meeting

SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Course A4 (Rail @ 4M Entire Course)

Panel of Stewards:

2 Members of the Panel selected by the Committee

Mr Fin Powrie (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Thanaraja Kasinathan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nigel Chong (Stipendiary Steward)

Veterinary Surgeons:

Dr Shri Kanth & Dr James Yu.

RACE 1 (R131) CLASS 5b – 1400M (A4 lc)

1	HAVANA (App I Fikri)	Withdrawn at 11:20am: Vaccination not updated. Trainer fined RM1000/- under MRA Regulation 20.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.
2	METAGROSS (M Ewe)	Slow into stride and was inclined to lay outwards at the 1000M turn. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
5	BAMSI BEY (App KH Chong)	Jumped awkwardly with the rider becoming unbalanced.
10	OVERSEER (S Salee)	Rider was reprimanded for failing to submit a request to ride 1kg over his declared weight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	HAVANA	Vaccination not updated	–	Withdrawn at 11:20am
1	MACHUNG 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 (R132) CLASS 5b – 1400M (A4 lc)

6	OVERLORD (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo)
7	TAIL SPIN (App S Sia)	Raced fiercely in the early stages. Rider unable to restrain the gelding which subsequently led.
8	STRONG N BRAVE (App R Nuqman)	*(See Report)
11	STAR CHOICE (KC Tham)	Eased off the heels of a tiring runner near the 100M.

The Stewards inquired into the bona fides of the body protector which App R Nuqman used to weigh-out. Evidence was taken from App R Nuqman and Trainer SY Lim, the rider and trainer of STRONG N BRAVE respectively.

App R Nuqman pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(4)(b) for weighing out with a body protector which was modified and consequently not approved by the Stewards. He was fined RM2000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
2	CANDY RAIN	Stewards’ scratching	–	–
2	HAPPY LUCKY STAR	Chronic wound near hind fetlock	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 3 (R133) CLASS 5a – 1400M (A4 lc)

1	SHANGANI (R Rueven)	Shifted out, bumping runner near the 425M, and then brushed near the 50M.
2	BELLA VELOCE (Y Aify)	Laid inwards from the 50M, brushing runner.
3	READY TO SEVENLUCK (App S Sia)	Slow to begin.
5	UNLEASH THE DRAGON (AK Lim)	Bumped from the inside when holding its position at the 425M.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
3	MONDAY	Bruised near fore knee	Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)	Course scratching
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R134) CLASS 4b – 1500M (A4 lc)

1	LEOPARD ECLIPSE (App A Nazir)	Raced tightly over the concluding stages.
3	ROCK N ROLL (WK Yan)	Jumped awkwardly, losing ground and had to be restrained and take evasive action near the 1350M.
4	RULE THE WORLD (R Rueven)	Carried wide in the middle stages.
6	SORBETA (S Ruzaini)	Raced fiercely in the early stages and was taken wide at the 1200M.
7	TIGRESS (CK Khaw)	Forced onto the running rail and checked at the 1350M.
8	ICHIKA BACHIKA (S Salee)	Slow into stride.
9	LITTLE PONY (App R Nuqman)	Crowded near the 1350M, losing considerable ground.
10	TILSWORTH SYDNEY (App A Najib)	Shifted in passing the 1400M, tightening runners. *(See Report)

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Najib, the rider of TILSWORTH SYDNEY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in passing the 1400M, tightening runners.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Najib’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous good 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 6 February 2023 and to expire on 12 February 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 5 (R135) Class 4a – 1200M (A4 sc)

1	RAGNAR (S Ruzaini)	Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/vet.
3	SUPER HERO (App S Sia)	Tended to hang out and raced wide in the middle stages.
4	MAGNITUDE (MM Firdaus)	Rider reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the end of the race.
8	NO REGRETS (S Salee)	Fly-jumped and veered outwards, bumping runner.
10	BLOOD ROYAL (App KH Chong)	Bumped at the start.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
5	HIGH COUNCIL	Capacity field	–		EA
5	TIME TO HARVEST	Stewards’ scratching	–		–
5	I AM BEAUTIFUL	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	NO REGRETS			+17
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 6 (R136) Class 4b – 1200M (A4 sc)

2	KRATOS (Y Aify)	Vet inspection: Lame near hind – Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)
5	HELLO BOSS (App I Fikri)	Dipped when clipping the heels of a runner near the 750M. The whip use of the Apprentice was addressed and he was referred for remedial training especially related to the use of his whip in moderation.
7	DABBLE (S Salee)	Withdrawn at 3:47pm: Became fractious after being placed in its stall and got its front leg over the partition. In light of its previous history, the gelding will be required to pass 2 Starting Stall tests before being declared to race again.
9	RUNNING SPIRIT (HS Gill)	Inclined to lay inwards in the early stages and bumped runner at the 800M. *(See Report). Vet inspection: No significant finding.
10	STORM WARNING (App T Ammar)	Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet (1 month embargo).

When questioned, Jockey HS Gill advised that he wished to get cover but was unable to do so and the gelding raced greenly and laid in considerably, effectively giving up in the straight.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
6	DABBLE	Fractious in the stall	2 Starting Stall tests		Withdrawn at 3:47pm
6	ME NO MARSH MELLOW	Capacity field	–		EA
6	HOWL	Capacity field	–		EA
6	LA FAMILIA	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	STORM WARNING			-19
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 7 (R137) Class 3 – 1100M (A4 sc)

3	WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri)	Veered inwards at the start, crowding runner.
4	FA FA STAR (App T Ammar)	Squeezed on jumping and thereby had to be ridden midfield.
6	BE BEE (V Espindola)	Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Bled – Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months).
7	HIGH WATER (AK Lim)	Shifted out at the 275M when blocked for a clear run, impeding runner. Rider reprimanded for shifting out when insufficiently clear and further was warned that he must moderate the use of his whip.
8	BRUCE ALNAUGHTY (App M Lukman)	Eased on straightening when striding onto heels.
9	EXDREAM (CK Khaw)	Had to be restrained to avoid heels at the 275M and was then inclined to lay inwards for a short distance.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test		Remark
7	DRONE	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	KRUGER			-17
7	BE BEE			+16
Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start.

RACE 8 (R138) Class 5a – 1100M (A4 sc)

1	GENERATION M (App S Sia)	Threw its head, losing ground when crossed near the 850M.
2	FORTUNATE SIXTYONE (S Ruzaini)	Raced greenly in the middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding.
6	D’GREAT STRIKE (MM Firdaus)	Raced with its head in the air and somewhat erratically throughout.
8	WINNER NUMBER ONE (App R Nuqman)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.
9	MISS MICHELLE (HS Gill)	Vet inspection: No significant finding.

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

RACE 9 (R139) Class 5b – 1100M (A4 sc)

SUPER LINE

(MM Firdaus)

Slow into stride.

GOOD WARRIOR

(Y Aify)

Vet inspection: No significant finding.

SAND BANK

(App T Ammar)

Inclined to lay out at the turn near the 800M and then raced wide.

EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
9	WASHINGTON	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet exam (1 week embargo)	Course scratching
9	LUKE MAN	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 (R110) Class 5b – 1250M (A lc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

Jockey C Goon (BIG G) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 3 (R111) Class 5a – 2000M (A lc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

Jockey M Ewe, on Thursday, 2 February 2023, was fined RM500/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for the manner in which he spoke to a rival rider before weigh-in in the concourse area.

RACE 7 (R072) Class 4b – 1100M (A sc), PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR STAKES, MONDAY, 23 JANUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Thursday, 2 February 2023, concluded an inquiry into the running of JOCKEY KING (M Ewe). Evidence was taken from Jockey M Ewe, the rider of JOCKEY KING, and Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng.

Mr Lai Jek Shen advised that at its previous start, JOCKEY KING had been pushed forward after missing the start but it had faded badly in the straight. For this race, it was decided and instructed that the gelding to be ridden off the pace in midfield to with the view of it being able to finish off the race better.

Jockey M Ewe advised that he had ridden JOCKEY KING at its previous 2 starts and it had faded in the straight when ridden for pace early. He confirmed that the gelding was travelling well and it had responded only moderately to his customary riding manner by using back-hand whip only. In considering the issue, the Stewards fined Mr Lai Jek Shen RM1000/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 35(8) for failing to advise of a change in tactics instructed for JOCKEY KING.

RACE 8 (R116) Class 4b – 1100M (A sc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 3 February 2023, inquired into Jockey Y Aify’s riding of REBORN GENERAL in this race. Evidence was taken from Jockey Y Aify, the rider of REBORN GENERAL and Mr Lai Jek Shen, Assistant Trainer to Trainer HY Cheng.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of REBORN GENERAL, the Stewards found Jockey Y Aify guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that his riding of REBORN GENERAL in the straight, was in contrast to his normal riding and lack of proper vigour, in particular the movement of his arms.

The Stewards took into consideration Jockey Y Aify’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 5 April 2023, both dates inclusive. He was and advised of his Right of Appeal.

RACE 10 (R118) Class 5b – 1500M (A sc), SUNDAY, 29 JANUARY 2023, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The Stewards, on Friday, 3 February 2023, inquired into App A Nazir’s riding of CANDY RAIN in this race. Evidence was taken from App A Nazir, the rider of CANDY RAIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, F Maynard who is also the Trainer of CANDY RAIN.

After considering the evidence and also reviewing the performance of CANDY RAIN, the Stewards found App A Nazir guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge being that:

He failed to improve his position prior to straightening;
His lack of vigour and purpose was below the standard expected and in the opinion of the Stewards, was insufficient to fully test CANDY RAIN.

The Stewards took into consideration App A Nazir’s riding record, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 6 February 2023 and to expire on 5 March 2023, both dates inclusive. He was and advised of his Right of Appeal.

POST RACE URINE:

23 JANUARY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 February 2023 (V23/012) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLE:

23 JANUARY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 February 2023 (V23/013) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23 January 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST RACE URINE:

29 JANUARY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 February 2023 (V23/014) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 January 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLE:

29 JANUARY 2023

SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 2 February 2023 (V23/015) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29 January 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

Change of Rider(s)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	STAR CHOICE	Unfixed	KC Tham	EA
2	ROCK ME EASY	Unfixed	HS Gill	EA

NON ACCEPTORS
Race	Horse	Reason	Test	Remark
1	LITTLE MERMAID	Swollen both fore fetlocks	Vet exam	–
3	AMAZING CHOICE	Infected wound off fore	Vet exam	–
3	QIJI AUSTON	Bruised off fore lower tendon	Vet exam	–
Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again.

SLTC, SATURDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2023

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

Race

Horse

Reason/Finding

Test

Remark

METAGROSS

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

OVERLORD

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

RAGNAR

Poor performance / No significant finding

1000M/vet

–

JOJU

Laceration & severed artery on the off hind.

–

KRATOS

Lame near hind

Vet exam (2 weeks embargo)

–

RUNNING SPIRIT

No significant finding

–

STORM WARNING

Respiratory distress

1000M/vet (1 month embargo)

–

BE BEE

Bled

Bleeder’s test (Barred 3 months)

–

FORTUNATE SIXTYONE, WINNER NUMBER ONE & MISS MICHELLE

No significant finding

–

GOOD WARRIOR

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

MRA Rule/Regulation

Trainer S Siva

HAVANA

4/2/23

RM1000/-

Regulation 20.3 as read with Regulation 20.6.

App R Nuqman

STRONG N BRAVE

4/2/23

RM2000/-

Rule 41(4)(b)

(29/1/23)

Jockey M Ewe

–

2/2/23

RM500/-

Rule 152(5)(a)

(23/1/23)

Assistant Trainer Lai Jek Shen

JOCKEY KING

2/2/23

RM1000/-

Rule 35(8)

Suspension(s)

App A Najib (TILSWORTH SYDNEY) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

(29/1/23)

Jockey Y Aify (REBORN GENERAL) – 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10)

R10

(29/1/23)

App A Nazir (CANDY RAIN) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10)

Follow Up

Nil