Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ensure that the deworming status of LITTLE MAN was updated in the horse’s passport.

QI POWER (App T Krisna) jumped awkwardly.

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

GENERAL G (App AK Lim) was slow to begin and was caught racing wide throughout the event.

LITTLE MAN (App M Hanif) and ALACARTE (J Low) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages of the event.

Approaching the 1000m, CALLMESOON (R Burnett) rolled in marginally resulting in KIM DIVA (S Ruzaini) having to momentarily ease his mount.

SIR CHALLAN (M Wepner) was held up for a clear run on entering the home straight before shifting inwards to gain clear running.

Approaching the 300m, AMONGST THE STARS (App WK Lee) had a tendency to lay in under pressure resulting in the rider having to stop and straighten.

STEALTH (App P Deneskumar) was caught racing wide throughout the event.

The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why Jockey M Ganeesh failed to arrive on course to fulfill his riding engagements to a date to be fixed.

JET COSMO (App W Faizal) was very fractious in the barrier prior to release, and reared on a couple of occasions.

Upon jumping, THUNDER KING (App KC Wong) shifted outwards and made contact with ANOTHER SON (J De Souza).

Upon jumping, JET COSMO shifted inwards and had to be eased over the heels of ANOTHER SON.

Approaching the 1000m, MYSTIC WARRIOR (App P Haris) shifted inwards, inconveniencing BEAUTY ADMIRE (R Burnett). App P Haris was shown the official patrol film of the incident and reminded of his obligation to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

Leaving the 600m, MYSTIC WARRIOR raced wide and continued to race wide entering the front straight.

Approaching the 300m, TWIST OLIVER (S Ruzaini) shifted inwards under pressure and as a result, KIM ABILITY (App AK Lim) had to be eased off that gelding’s heels.

THUNDER KING had a tendency to over-race and raced greenly throughout the event.

KIM ABILITY, which was beaten 22 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000m/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

App P Haris, the rider of MYSTIC WARRIOR, reported that his saddle slipped backwards and sideways, and this was confirmed by the Stewards.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App T Krisna, the rider of EN LAUDER, in the presence of his master, Trainer R Lines, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 400m in this race, he allowed his horse to shift out abruptly to gain clear running and as a result, BEAUTY ADMIRE and FLYING AHEAD (M Wepner) were both checked as a consequence.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App T Krisna’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 Malaysian race days with effect from 20 December 2015 and to expire on 26 December 2015, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (2:15pm).

Upon jumping, KIM WARRIOR (R Burnett) shifted outwards and inconvenienced BOWEN LAD (App W Faizal).

Shortly after the start, DUEL OF HONOUR (App S Shafrizal) shifted inwards despite the efforts of its rider resulting in DESERT SOUL (App AK Lim) being taken in onto FLEDGELING (J De Souza) and as a result, both horses were buffeted for some distance.

HAHA BABE (App Z Khairil) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early and middle stages, got its head up and had to be restrained by its rider to try and settle the gelding.

Shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish, HAHA BABE had a tendency to lay in and was held up for a clear run, and had to be eased outwards over the heels of MAN OF THE WORLD (SS Vanan) and BOWEN LAD to gain clear running and as a result of this incident, made slight contact with KING OF THE CREEK (S Ruzaini).

KING FAALCON (M Wepner) was held up for a clear run from the 400m behind runners in front and failed to gain a clear run into the 200m, and ran home well.

Over the concluding stages of the event, KING FAALCON had to be eased by its rider when HAHA BABE shifted out under pressure.

DESERT SOUL, which was beaten 21 lengths, will be required to pass a 1000m/vet test before being declared to race again for having a poor performance.

The Stewards questioned App W Faizal and Trainer L Moy into the tactics that were adopted on BOWEN LAD in particular from the 1200m. App W Faizal stated that his instructions from the trainer were to get a good jump and race handy. He further stated that approaching the 1200m, he elected to leave the trailing position and raced 5-wide and progressed forward before gaining a position outside the leader at approximately the 800m and placed the gelding under pressure in the home straight. However, it failed to respond to his riding and finished at the rear of the field.

Trainer L Moy stated that he had instructed App W Faizal to try to gain a forward position as the gelding had failed in its previous start when ridden back in the field. The Stewards were concerned that the gelding, after being inconvenienced at the start, the rider failed to show any initiative to ride the horse where it would be given its best chance to finish in the best possible position in the field.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, App W Faizal, the rider of BOWEN LAD, in the presence of his master, Trainer L Moy, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards in that he left the trailing position at approximately the 1200m to race 5, 6-wide before gaining a forward position outside the leader approaching the 800m and he raced outside the leader and compounded over the final 300m to be beaten 18 ¼ lengths.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App W Faizal’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 month with effect from 20 December 2015 and to expire on 19 January 2016, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (3:45pm).

Trainer W Lim was fined RM100 under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on WILL BE BETTER.

As the start was effected, D’ARTAGNAN (J De Souza) reared high in the air and was very slow to begin, losing valuable ground.

NEW YORK CITY (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly.

SPIN FIRE (App M Hanif) had a tendency to race fiercely in the early stages and had to be eased off the runners in front.

PRINCE GONSKI (M Wepner) was fractious in the barrier and as a result, Jockey M Wepner was dislodged. PRINCE GONSKI was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field. Jockey M Wepner was also examined by the Club Doctor and was passed fit to fulfill his riding engagement.

Upon jumping, TOUCH OF GOLD (App I Amirul) shifted out and inconvenienced THE OMEGA MAN (J De Souza).

BIG SURPRISE (HS Gill) was severely checked when RAMIFICATIONS (App AK Lim) jumped outwards and IMPEL (S Ruzaini) jumped inwards.

Approaching the 1000m, NOBLE FOUR (App A Thamil) shifted out abruptly resulting in a contact with MR ARMSTRONG (App Z Khairil). FEISTY LEO (C Goon), ACE SURPRISE (SS Vanan) and Q NINE MAX (H Bukhari) were all inconvenienced as a result of this incident. TOUCH OF GOLD, which was following, had to shift out abruptly to gain clear running.

Approaching the 800m, MR ARMSTRONG had to be eased off the heels of FEISTY LEO and lost some ground. As a result of this incident, ACE SURPRISE, PRINCE GONSKI and LUWAK COFFEE (App S Shafrizal) were all inconvenienced and lost some ground.

Approaching the 400m, MR ARMSTRONG had to be eased off the heels of RAMIFICATIONS and shifted in to gain clear running.

The state of track was upgraded to "Good" after the running of this race.

The start of this race was delayed as CIVIL UNION (A Nawawi) cast its near-fore plate and had to be reshod. The gelding was subsequently checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

Upon jumping, WAWA MASTER (App W Faizal) reared resulting in the rider being struck in the face.

JERAM GLORY (App AK Lim) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800m, BUKIT SUBANG (App KC Wong) had to be eased out over the heels of ENGLISH DREAM (App WK Lee) and as a result, BINT WARD (J De Souza) was carried wider on the track. CIVIL UNION, which was following, was also inconvenienced in this incident.

RAINBOW EASY (LL Tai) shifted out on entering the home straight while leading the event despite the efforts of its rider resulting in other runners gaining inside runs.

SALAHADDIN (App T Krisna) had a tendency to shift out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Approaching the 300m, ENGLISH DREAM had a tendency to lay in under pressure resulting in TAKE A BOW (M Wepner) having to ease the gelding over its heels.

Jockey HS Gill was questioned regarding the tactics that were adopted on DARMORE over the concluding stages of the event. He reported that he was attempting to ride his horse more vigourously in the home straight, however, he had undue pressure from HOFBURG PALACE (J Low) which restricted his movement as HOFBURG PALACE had a tendency to shift outwards. The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film and acting on their own observations, agreed with his explanation, took no action and noted his explanation for future reference.

Upon jumping, OCEAN FORTUNE (A Nawawi) shifted out and made contact with WOW (M Wepner).

Upon jumping, DANCING TSURU (S Ruzaini) shifted inwards and inconvenienced TILSWORTH GLENBOY (App Z Khairil), KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (App KC Wong) and CLAIM (App S Shafrizal). As a result of this incident, NINE POINT (App A Farezul) was severely checked and lost its position.

KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL was caught racing wide in the early stages before progressing forward and racing outside the leader approaching the 900m.

RED SAPPHIRE (J De Souza) and CLAIM were both caught racing wide in the early stages.

Approaching the 900m, RED SAPPHIRE shifted in and momentarily inconvenienced WOW.

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of RED SAPPHIRE, was shown the official patrol film of the incident and reminded of his obligation to exercise greater care when shifting ground under similar circumstances in future.

SACRED CITY (J De Souza) which was very fractious in the barrier, reared on numerous occasions.

Upon jumping, SWISS BANK (H Bukhari) jumped awkwardly and was inconvenienced as a result of GORDON G (J Low) shifting inwards.

Entering the front straight for the run to the finish, SANDY MIGHT (C Goon) had to be checked by its rider when PADDY’S PARK (App KC Wong) shifted outwards and TIGER STRIPES (App Z Khairil) shifted inwards making the turn and as a result, lost some ground.

SWISS BANK, COMONBABY (HS Gill) and BUNGAE (App T Krisna) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

RAJAH BROOK (LL Tai) had a tendency to lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.

This race was run in heavy rain.

LUCOSTAR (M Wepner) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1100m, MARIO ATTILA (HS Gill) had to be checked off the heels of JAI HO (R Burnett), got its head up and raced ungenerously.

RANDY D BRUCE (App I Amirul) was caught racing 3-wide throughout the event.

Upon returning to scales, several riders reported that there was poor visibility throughout the event.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1 1/2kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

The state of track was downgraded to "Yielding" after the running of this race.

The Stewards questioned Jockey C Goon and Trainer R Lines into the tactics that were adopted on OCEAN WAVE as the Stewards were concerned why it raced well-back during the race and raced wide throughout.

Jockey C Goon reported that OCEAN WAVE which was having its first start in Malaysia, had no early pace and got further back than he wished, and he placed the gelding under pressure at the 900m but it failed to respond to his riding. He further explained that throughout the event, he was unable to see due to the kickback from other horses and was surprised that when he placed the gelding under pressure over the final 300m, it responded to his riding and finished 3 ¾ lengths from the winner.

Trainer R Lines agreed with Jockey C Goon’s explanation and reported that he was not sure what to expect from OCEAN WAVE, however, it did have an official race trial and on that performance, he did not expect much from the gelding, however on this occasion, was pleased that the gelding showed some improvement over the concluding stages.

The Stewards, after viewing the official patrol film and acting on their own observations, noted their comments for future reference, however, advised Jockey C Goon that in future the Stewards would expect him to ride his mounts in a more positive manner so as to leave no room for query. Their comments were noted for future reference.

Upon jumping, LIGHTNING QUEEN (LL Tai) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 300m, CHINESE SILHOUTTE (App P Deneskumar) had a tendency to lay inwards despite the efforts of its rider resulting in RAINBOW FUTURE (App AK Lim) being tightened for room when racing to the outside of DYNAMIC TRIO (M Wepner) and as a result, had to ease his mount.

PRINCE NANO (J Low), LIGHTING QUEEN (LL Tai) and MILITARY STAR (S Ruzaini) were all caught racing wide throughout the event.

Over the concluding stages, PRINCE NANO shifted out under pressure and finished wider on the track.

App M Hanif, the rider of ROCK AND STONE, reported that his horse did not act in the going.

All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.

The Stewards questioned Jockey M Wepner, the rider of DYNAMIC TRIO, App M Hanif, the rider of ROCK AND STONE and App WK Lee, the rider of BOWEN BOY, into the reasons why App WK Lee was severely checked and blundered resulting in him becoming unbalanced at approximately the 1100m.

After taking evidence from the riders, the Stewards acting on their own observations, established that racing to the 1100m, ROCK AND STONE had a tendency to over-race and had to momentarily ease off the heels of DYNAMIC TRIO when DYNAMIC TRIO shifted closer to the rails. ROCK AND STONE continued to race fiercely resulting in App M Hanif shifting outwards which resulted in BOWEN BOY clipping the heels of ROCK AND STONE and blundered, unbalancing App WK Lee.

The Stewards, taking into consideration all the evidence, could not blame any rider for this incident, however, Jockey M Wepner was advised to ensure that he allows more room when shifting ground in future, in particular on rain-affected surfaces.

AMPED, which had undergone a phlebotomy/blood letting procedure, will be required to undergo a veterinary examination (after a 21-day embargo) before being declared to race again.

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INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO URINE SAMPLE CODED "J-2313" WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 23 OCTOBER 2015 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB AND RETURNED POSITIVE TO "METHAMPHETAMINE AND MORPHINE", WHICH ARE PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES IN TERMS OF MRA RULES

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on 19 December 2015 at the Selangor Turf Club, in the absence of Syce Alias Bin Ismail (S570) as he was unable to be contacted.

Syce Alias was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 136(4)(b) and the particulars of the charge were that a urine sample coded "J-2313" submitted by him on 23 October 2015 at the Selangor Turf Club, on analysis, revealed the presence of "Methamphetamine and Morphine", which are prohibited substances under the MRA Rules.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into account the nature of the drug and his previous record. Syce Alias was disqualified for a period of one year with immediate effect from 19 December 2015 and to expire on 18 December 2016, both dates inclusive. He would be advised of his right of appeal.

POST-RACE URINE: 28 - 29 NOVEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

The report dated 17 December 2015 (V15/155.1) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 51 coded urine and 53 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29 November 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 28 - 29 NOVEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

The report dated 10 December 2015 (V15/156) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29 November 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE URINE: 5 DECEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2015

A report dated 17 December 2015 (V15/157.1) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 5 December 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded "20465" which revealed the presence of "3-Hydroxy-N-Methylmorphinan". After decoding the sample number, it was established that this sample was reported to have been taken from the horse "ALL WEALTH" which ran in Race 3 (R1451) on Saturday, 5 December 2015 at the Selangor Turf Club December Meeting 2015.

On 18 December 2015, Trainer Anna Scott was advised of the contents of this report and her attention drawn to MRA Rule 134(12) which prohibits this horse from racing until it is cleared by the Stewards, and MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 relating to the referee sample. An inquiry will be held at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES: 5 DECEMBER 2015
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2015

The report dated 11 December 2015 (V15/158) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 5 December 2015, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

AMENDMENT
RACE 1 (R1328), SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2015, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2015

Jockey J De Souza (BLACK COFFEE), who lodged an appeal against his suspension of 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), applied to withdraw his appeal on 5 December 2015. After consideration and consultation with the Racing Stewards, his application was acceded to, however his deposit was forfeited. His suspension commenced on 5 December 2015 and to expire on 6 December 2015, both dates inclusive.

RACE 2 (R1450), SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2015, SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2015

Trainer R Lines (EN LAUDER) subsequently exercised his right of appeal. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the fine of RM2,000 will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 5 (1293), SATURDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2015, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2015

Jockey L Sofhan (LUWAK COFFEE), who lodged an appeal against his suspension of 2 months for contravention of MRA Rule 44(10), applied to withdraw his appeal on 10 December 2015. After consideration, his application was acceded to and his deposit was refunded. His suspension commenced on 10 December 2015 and to expire on 9 February 2016, both dates inclusive.