DYNAMIC TRIO (App P Deneskumar) was fractious in the barrier prior to jumping, jumped awkwardly and shifted inwards resulting in the rider becoming unbalanced.

ROCK AND STONE (App M Hanif) jumped awkwardly resulting in the rider in becoming unbalanced.

Upon jumping, YES MADAM (App S Shafrizal) jumped inwards resulting in VISTA (A Nawawi) being crowded for room and lost ground as a consequence.

ELEVEN UP (App AK Lim) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 400m, VISTA was held up for a clear run behind EASY AHEAD (App S Zulfikri) and had to shift outwards to gain clear running over the final 300m.

ROCK AND STONE was held up for a clear run approaching the 300m behind runners in front, and shifted outwards to gain clear running approaching the 200m, and again found itself held up and failed to be fully tested.

Approaching the 200m, PRINCE NANO (S Ruzaini) shifted outwards resulting in DYNAMIC TRIO being momentarily inconvenienced and lost ground.

SAGAR’S EXPRESS (HS Gill) and EASY AHEAD were both caught racing 3-wide throughout the event.

The Stewards questioned Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer R Lines into the disappointing performance of PRINCE NANO in this race. Jockey S Ruzaini explained that after jumping well, he had a favourable position, however approaching the 700m, the horse failed to respond to his riding and was unable to hold his position between runners and placed it under pressure, however the gelding failed to respond to his riding.

Trainer R Lines concurred with the Stewards’ observations in relation to the disappointing performance and could not offer any explanation as the gelding had worked extremely well throughout the week and expected a very good performance.

The Stewards informed Trainer R Lines to report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with the gelding on returning to his stable. Their explanations were noted for future reference. A post-race veterinary examination of PRINCE NANO revealed that the gelding returned with mild inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, and as such will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (at rest) before being declared to race again.

The Stewards questioned App M Hanif, in the presence of his master, Trainer P Fell, as to the racing tactics adopted on ROCK AND STONE from the 400m in this race in particular why he failed to attempt to take a run when the opportunity presented itself.

App M Hanif stated that shortly after entering the front straight, ROCK AND STONE had a tendency to lay inwards when being struck with the whip resulting in the gelding shifting inwards and he had to stop riding. He further stated that he did attempt to shift outwards to take a run to his outside, however, this gap further closed when the horse in front of him moved outwards and he found himself further held up. Trainer P Fell agreed with his apprentice’s comments.

The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol films and acting on their own observations, agreed with App M Hanif’s statements, however, informed him that in future he should endeavor to take runs when the opportunity presented themselves whenever possible.

This race was delayed when THRUST (A Nawawi) became fractious in the barrier and dislodged its rider. THRUST was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field. Jockey A Nawawi was also examined by the Club Doctor and passed fit to fulfill his riding engagement.

FOX TREASURE (C Goon) was very slow to begin.

YES CLUB (J Low) jumped awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, MYSTIC WARRIOR (App P Haris) had to be eased off the heels of TESSERACT (App P Deneskumar) and got its head up.

Approaching the 300m, ACME (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to lay outwards under pressure resulting in BINT WARD (J De Souza) being carried wider on the track.

ACME had a tendency to lay out in the home straight and finished wide on the track.

Over the final stages of the event, Jockey J Low, the rider of YES CLUB, accidentally dropped his whip. The Stewards took into consideration that it was over the last few strides and his excellent record in relation to this offence.

RAINBOW EASY (LL Tai) had a tendency to lay outwards under pressure over the concluding stages of the race.

Upon returning to scales, App P Deneskumar, the rider of TESSERACT, reported that he lost the use of his off-side stirrup iron during running and Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ACME, reported that his horse hung out in the home straight.

Upon jumping, ENGLISH DREAM (App WK Lee) was inconvenienced when MARIO ATTILA (M Wepner) shifted inwards.

SEA MASTER (C Goon) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the race.

Approaching the 200m, YOU NEVER KNOW (App SU Lim) was disappointed for a run between SEA MASTER (C Goon) and CHAMPAGNE ROSE (J De Souza) and had to shift out over the heels of CHAMPAGNE ROSE in an endeavor to gain clear running.

Entering the home straight in the run to the finish, SALAHADDIN (App S Zulfikri) shifted outwards to gain clear running and momentarily inconvenienced ENGLISH DREAM.

ENGLISH DREAM and CHATEAUNEUF DUPAPE (App T Krisna) were both caught racing wide throughout.

Upon returning to scales, App WK Lee, the rider of ENGLISH DREAM, reported that his horse had a tendency to over-race in the early stages of the event.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App A Thamil, the rider of NUWA, in the presence of his master, Trainer D Murphy, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding NUWA at approximately the 1100m in this race, he allowed his horse to shift in when he was not two lengths clear, causing CIVIL UNION (A Nawawi) being taken in onto YOU NEVER KNOW (App SU Lim) which was checked in this incident.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App A Thamil’s guilty plea, mitigating factors, previous riding record and his submissions on penalty.

Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of App A Thamil’s suspension. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two Malaysian race days with effect from 17 January 2016 and to expire on 24 January 2016, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (3:10pm).

Trainer PS Kumaran was fined RM1,000 for failing to ensure the passport of SACRED CITY (J De Souza) is updated in terms of MRA Regulation 20.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.

SACRED CITY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1:25pm.

The start of this race was delayed when CHASE THE DREAM (App M Hanif) became fractious and assistance from the barrier attendance was required.

DAWN ST MARK (App SU Lim) was slow to begin.

Upon jumping, CHASE THE DREAM knuckled and shortly after this incident, bumped with LAUS DEO (App WK Lee).

Over the final stages of the event, CIZEN GIFT (App S Shafrizal) began to tire and had a tendency to shift in under pressure resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten the gelding.

CHASE THE DREAM was caught racing wide throughout the event and had a tendency to lay inwards in the home straight.

Upon returning to scales, App AM Aizat, the rider of JOHNNY’S CAFÉ, reported that his saddle slipped backwards from the 600m.

Upon jumping, TAKEOVER (S Ruzaini) shifted inwards resulting in BAZINGA (S Salee) and MOUNT KINABALU (J Low) being tightened for room.

Shortly after the start, KIM WARRIOR (App WK Lee) had to be checked by its rider when ELECTING (App SU Lim) rolled in marginally and GOLD BREW (SS Vanan) shifted outwards, and was buffeted for a short distance.

Approaching the 400m, WOW (M Wepner) shifted out to gain clear running and as a result, HIGHLAND FALCON (App KC Tham) and VAGABOND (App S Zulfikri) were both taken wider on the track.

Approaching the 200m, GOLD BREW shifted inwards resulting in ELECTING being checked by its rider.

VAGABOND was caught racing wide throughout the event.

The Stewards questioned Jockey J Low and Trainer D Murphy as to the riding tactics that were adopted on MOUNT KINABALU that were contrary to the Trainer’s Instruction Form which stated midfield.

Jockey J Low stated that he was instructed by Trainer D Murphy to try and lead if possible. He further stated that the gelding had a tendency to lay out at the 400m and over the final 250m, failed to respond to his riding.

Trainer D Murphy reported that MOUNT KINABALU is a big striding horse and that he informed Jockey J Low to ride the gelding where comfortable. The Stewards informed Trainer D Murphy that he should undertake to report to the Stewards, should he wish to change his instructions. The Stewards noted their comments for future reference and took no action on this occasion.

Upon jumping, TAKEAIM (HS Gill) shifted outwards resulting in the gelding being inconvenienced and lost ground.

TRAVERTINE (SS Vanan) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages.

REAL MEAN (App T Krisna) jumped awkwardly and approaching the 1000m, raced ungenerously and got its head up.

TRAVERTINE was held up for a clear run entering the home straight and approaching the 400m, shifted out over the heels of GOLDHILL PRINCESS (J De Souza) to gain clear running.

MR MAGNUS (M Zaidi) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

Trainer D Murphy was fined RM1,000 under MRA Rule 109(1) for failing to present AGELESS at the pre-race holding area within the prescribed time. AGELESS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3pm.

LIGHTNING QUEEN (App SU Lim) jumped outwards at the start.

SINGING DUNE (R Burnett) stood flat-footed and was very slow to begin. In view of its previous history, the gelding will be required to pass 1 starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Approaching the 1000m, LIGHTNING QUEEN (App SU Lim) had a tendency to over-race, shifted out abruptly and made contact with SINGING DUNE (R Burnett) which had to be checked by its rider.

The Stewards took no action on this occasion, however, Trainer WC Lim was advised that a more senior rider must be engaged in future starts given its racing manners.

TURBO (J De Souza) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

App S Zulfikri, the rider of JUST LET GO, was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at approximately the 400m.

Upon jumping, RED EASTERN (H Bukhari) jumped outwards and inconvenienced COSTAMIALOT (J De Souza), SUPER EIGHTYTHREE (S Salee) and CALLMESOON (A Nawawi).

In the early stages of the event, CALLMESOON had a tendency to over-race and raced ungenerously.

THUNDER KING (S Ruzaini), which showed early pace in the event, tired over the final 100m and finished at the rear of the field. THUNDER KING, which was distanced, will be required to pass a 1000m/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

SUPER EIGHTYTHREE had a tendency to lay inwards over the concluding stages of the event.

Upon returning to scales, Jockey M Wepner reported that he lost the use of his near-side stirrup iron over the concluding stages.

The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the tactics that were adopted on GENERAL G at a date to be fixed as Jockey J Low had left the course.

SATURDAY, 9 JANUARY 2016, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards today took further evidence from Jockey J De Souza in relation to the reasons why he failed to have a valid work permit during the period of late October and early December 2015.

After taking further evidence from Jockey J De Souza, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry at a date to be fixed as further investigation will be required.

RACE 3 (R1385), SATURDAY, 21 NOVEMBER 2015, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

App KC Wong (AIR STRIKE), who lodged an appeal against his suspension of two Malaysian race days for contravention of MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal. After consideration, his application was acceded to and his deposit was forfeited. His suspension commenced on 9 January 2016 and to expire on 10 January 2016, both dates inclusive.

TUESDAY, 29 DECEMBER 2015, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL/TEST

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that VON SNITZEL returned having bled. In terms of MRA Rule 92(3), it will not be permitted to canter or gallop on the main training tracks of any racecourse for a period of 2 months, and be entered for a bleeder’s test for a period of 3 months, and start in any race for a period of 3 months after such declaration, and then only after passing the bleeder’s test.

POST-RACE URINE: 19 DECEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2015

The report dated 24 December 2015 (V15/166) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 19 December 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 19 DECEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2015

The report dated 24 December 2015 (V15/167) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 19 December 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

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The following horses have undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Veterinary Hospital and as such will be subjected to a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again:

1. MIRROR MIRROR (W373) Tr. BT Lim - Arthroscopy Right Fore Fetlock - 1000m/vet

2. MR PAULANDIT (F646) Tr. D Murphy - Arthroscopy Left Knee & Left mt4 Bone Plating - 1000m/vet

3. RIEDEL (N360) Tr. KF Wong - Hobday - 1000m/vet