STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2024
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Track II +6
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 (R0456) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II +6)
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2 |
FLAMING DASH (AK Lim) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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5 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE (App A Nazir) |
Switched out to obtain clear running at the 300M. |
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6 |
MARTIN VJ (S Ruzaini) |
Slow to begin. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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7 |
MY FIRST MILLION (App I Fikri) |
Restless in the barrier, jumped awkwardly and was slow to begin. |
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8 |
I LOVE YOU (App H Haikal) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
MEWTWO (KC Tham) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
The Stewards granted permission for App M Lukman to replace App R Nuqman on BIG LAWYER as the latter was unable to make the carded weight. App R Nuqman (BIG LAWYER) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight.
Jockey KC Tham was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 41(7) in he was the person responsible for MEWTWO being equipped with a defective gear prior to this race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
COSMIC SANDS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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1 |
LIM’S TORPEDO |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 2 (R0457) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II +6)
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1 |
CHER (Z Khairil) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
HOSAYLIO (SU Lim) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
REMO MAMA (AK Lim) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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5 |
PROPLAYER (App M Lukman) |
Inconvenienced on at least 2 occasions in the straight. |
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7 |
SORBETA (S Ruzaini) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet |
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8 |
COUNTER ATTACK (App SN Shiva) |
Shifted in away from the whip from the 300M. Apprentice was cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. He was further advised that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar offence in future, more severe sanctions may follow. Returned cast near hind plate. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
I’M SMART GREY |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 3 (R0458) CLASS 4B – 1275M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 2:55pm.
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3 |
FLAMING PHOENIX (R Shafiq) |
In view of its performance, subsequent veterinary inspection was requested. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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4 |
LIMITLESS STOUT (App R Nuqman) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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5 |
SELANGOR STAR (SU Lim) |
Withdrawn at 3:03pm: Unable to be boxed. 1 Starting Stall test. |
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6 |
KHAN PEGASUS (App M Lukman) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
TANGESH (S Ruzaini) |
Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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10 |
YOU THINK SO (App A Azizi) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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11 |
GOLDEN PEAK (App I Fikri) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
SELANGOR STAR |
Unable to be boxed |
1 Starting Stall |
Withdrawn at 3:03pm |
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3 |
JOJU |
Swollen off hind leg |
Vet exam |
Course scratching
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3 |
STAR TALENT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
AIR BOSS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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RACE 4 (R0459) SUPREME B – 1275M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 3:30pm.
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4 |
RED OCEAN (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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5 |
KASSAB (O Chavez) |
Squeezed out at the start. Raced wide throughout. |
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6 |
MOONGATE LIGHT (AK Lim) |
Returned cast near fore plate. |
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8 |
WELOVEU BOSS (App I Fikri) |
Squeezed out at the start. |
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10 |
QIJI DIAMOND (Z Khairil) |
Squeezed out at the start. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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4 |
WELOVEU BOSS |
+20 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 5 (R0460) STAYER STAKES A – 1797M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4pm.
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1 |
KING’S COMMAND (O Chavez) |
*(See Report) |
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4 |
BLACK THORN (SU Lim) |
Raced wide in the early stages and carried outwards at the 1500M. Jockey’s whip was briefly entangled with the reins at the 300M, thereafter Jockey lost the use of his left side rein. |
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5 |
GOLDEN KING (S Ruzaini) |
Over-raced early. *(See Report) |
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6 |
SEMANTAN PRINCE (R Shafiq) |
Slow to begin. Raced onto the heels of runner. |
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7 |
TORNADO PEGASUS (App A Azizi) |
Jumped awkwardly. Returned cast off fore plate. |
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8 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND (App R Nuqman) |
Slow to begin. Failed to negotiate the turn at the 1500M, became unbalanced and had to ease. |
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10 |
CAVALLA COURT (Z Khairil) |
Over-raced early. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of GOLDEN KING, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding GOLDEN KING approaching the 1500M mark, he significantly reduced the speed of GOLDEN KING which resulted in him taking up the running of KING’S COMMAND causing it to race wide thereafter.
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 one (1) Malaysian race day with effect from 13 May 2024 and to expire on 18 May 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.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
GIVE ME FIVE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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5 |
PACIFIC DIAMOND |
-20 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 6 (R0461) CLASS 4A – 1020M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:30pm.
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1 |
MR G (KC Tham) |
*(See Report) |
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2 |
FLYING DURUMI (S Ruzaini) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
LIM’S BETTERREADY (App I Fikri) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 300M. |
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5 |
CONGAREE (AK Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR (O Chavez) |
Raced wide throughout. In view of its performance, a subsequent veterinary inspection was requested. Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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9 |
SOMAR (App A Azizi) |
Slow into stride. |
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10 |
SUPER HERO (App A Nazir) |
Slow to begin. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of MR G, pleaded not guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that he failed to ride MR G to the satisfaction of the Stewards in this race. The particulars of the charge being that whilst riding MR G in this race, his riding was passive, non-vigourous, lacking in determination and inconsistent. In this regard, his body position, reins and whip motion were not the norm of the standard expected of a Jockey, particularly when his mount was in contention at the finish.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Tham’s mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 13 May 2024 and to expire on 12 June 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was also fined RM10,000/–. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
BLAZING KID |
Bilateral fore chronic tendonitis |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
Course scratching |
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6 |
SYMBOL OF COURAGE |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
DRAGON RYKER |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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6 |
SUPER HERO |
+16 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 7 (R0462) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5pm.
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1 |
CAORUNN (S Salee) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
INFINITE WISDOM (AK Lim) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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4 |
RS DIAGO (S Ruzaini) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 100M. |
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5 |
TIPPING POINT (App I Fikri) |
Carried inwards in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
MR HOPKINS (App SN Shiva) |
Took a number of awkward strides during running. Trainer requested to report back on the condition of the horse upon returning to stables. |
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7 |
HAPPY PRINCESS (R Shafiq) |
Shifted inwards away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
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10 |
VETRI (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. Hung inwards in the straight. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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7 |
FAMOUS NAME |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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HORSE(S) WEIGHT DEVIATION OF 15KGS OR MORE |
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Race |
Horse |
Up (+) / Down (-) (in kgs) |
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7 |
VETRI |
+17 |
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Note: The above horse(s) was/were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was/were passed fit to start. |
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RACE 8 (R0463) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II +6)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:30pm.
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1 |
STEEL CUTTER (App A Nazir) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. |
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2 |
SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (R Shafiq) |
Hung inwards in the straight. |
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4 |
HELLO BOSS (App I Fikri) |
Shifted out to continue its run at the 200M. |
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6 |
LONELY GIRL (O Chavez) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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8 |
TIN’S MACHINE (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. |
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9 |
QIJI STAR (KC Tham) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. Carried inwards in the concluding stages. |
Trainer WC Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for Jockey SU Lim to ride overweight on TIN’S MACHINE in this race.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
BILLY MOJO |
Colic |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024, SLTC TRACKWORK
Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting CLERGYMAN with an incorrect saddle cloth number for the above trackwork.
RACE 1 (R0360) CLASS 5B – 1400M (SC A), SATURDAY, 13 APRIL 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 12 May 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of HAZARD and took evidence from App A Azizi, the rider of the HAZARD, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer NM Selvan.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, advised him that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar occurrence in future, more severe sanctions may follow.
RACE 11 (R0445) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
The Stewards, on Sunday, 12 May 2024 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the riding of NOVA PHOENIX and took evidence from Jockey SU Lim, the rider of the NOVA PHOENIX.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action.
RACE 11 (R0445) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
At the conclusion of an inquiry on Sunday, 12 May 2024 at SLTC, Jockey O Chavez, the rider of THE SAINT, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding THE SAINT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to ALWAYS INNOCENT (App H Haikal) at approximately the 700M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey O Chavez’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 13 May 2024 and to expire on 26 May 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
RACE 11 (R0445) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track II), SUNDAY, 5 MAY 2024, SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2024
At the conclusion of an inquiry on Sunday, 12 May 2024 at SLTC, App M Lukman, the rider of CITY KNIGHT, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, WC Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding CITY KNIGHT, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to GENERAL CHENG (App R Nuqman) approaching the 800M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App M Lukman’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 13 May 2024 and to expire on 19 May 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal.
Change of Rider(s)
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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1 |
BIG LAWYER |
App R Nuqman |
App M Lukman |
Unable to make carded weight |
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet exam |
– |
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2 |
BLACK PRINCE |
Cut over the sulcus |
Vet exam |
– |
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4 |
EMPEROR TAIZONG |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet exam |
– |
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7 |
HARVEST |
Bruised off fore tendon |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
NEW GARDEN |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet exam |
– |
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8 |
SMALL CHILLI |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 12 MAY 2024 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
FLAMING DASH, MARTIN VJ & I LOVE YOU |
No significant finding |
– |
– |
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1 |
MEWTWO |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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2 |
SORBETA |
No significant finding / Poor performance |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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2 |
COUNTER ATTACK |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
– |
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3 |
FLAMING PHOENIX & TANGESH |
No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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3 |
LIMITLESS STOUT |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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4 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Cast near fore plate |
– |
– |
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5 |
TORNADO PEGASUS |
Cast off fore plate |
– |
– |
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6 |
PACIFIC WINDSOR |
No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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7 |
VETRI |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (1 month embargo) |
– |
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8 |
STEEL CUTTER |
No significant finding. |
– |
– |
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Note: The above horse(s) will be required to pass the above test(s) before being declared to race again. |
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Fines |
Race / Date |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
App R Nuqman |
BIG LAWYER |
12/5/24 |
250/- |
107(10) |
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1 |
Jockey KC Tham |
MEWTWO |
12/5/24 |
250/- |
Rule 41(7) |
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5 |
Jockey S Ruzaini |
GOLDEN KING |
12/5/24 |
1500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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6 |
Jockey KC Tham |
MR G |
12/5/24 |
10,000/- |
Rule 44(10) |
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8 |
Trainer WC Lim |
TIN’S MACHINE |
12/5/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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7/5 |
Trainer F Maynard |
CLERGYMAN |
12/5/24 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R5 |
Jockey S Ruzaini (GOLDEN KING) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R6 |
Jockey KC Tham (MR G) – 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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R11 (5/5) |
Jockey O Chavez (THE SAINT) & App M Lukman (CITY KNIGHT) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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