STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Course E & Track II (+4)
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 (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Desmond Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R0058) CLASS 5A – 1275M (Track 2 +4)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – SANDY BEACHES PORT DICKSON STAKES
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1 |
BANKER’S PRINCESS (App G Farhan) |
Stumbled and lost momentum in the concluding stages. Trainer BT Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the removal of Winkers and the use of Blinkers within the stipulated time. |
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2 |
PACIFIC SONIC (PH Seow) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
BLUEJAY (M Akmazani) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
OTAHUHU (Troy See) |
Hung out in the concluding stages. |
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5 |
FRIEND OF HONOR (R Curatolo) |
Carried out in the concluding stages. |
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6 |
LUCKY BABY (R Shafiq) |
Restless in the barrier. Ran onto the heels at the 400M. |
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7 |
PULSE BOMB (App S Shazmin) |
Restless in the barrier. Hung in in the straight. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
SOLIDASAROCK (App H Haikal) |
Slow to begin. Shifted in at the 300M. |
RACE 2 (R0059) CLASS 5A – 1020M (Track 2 +4)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – ULU BENDUL RECREATION FOREST STAKES
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1 |
SIMLONG BEACH (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
TIGRESS FAITH (App Z Syafifie) |
Slow to begin. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. Switched in for clear running at the 350M. |
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5 |
LIGHTNING GAL (KA Brewer) |
Slow to begin. |
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7 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY (O Chavez) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Hung in in the straight. |
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8 |
BOOMBA (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. Switched out for clear running at the 300M. |
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10 |
WAR DRAGON (App I Fikri) |
Switched out for clear running at the 350M. Apprentice’s whip was briefly entangled with the rein at the 300M. |
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12 |
ARI (M Akmazani) |
Raced wide throughout. |
App J Ikram who rode his 10th winner on THUNDER STAR in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 26 January 2026.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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2 |
WINS EIGHT |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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2 |
SWEET N SOUR |
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 (R0060) CLASS 4B – 1020M (Track 2 +4)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – THE ROYAL MUSEUM OF SERI MENANTI STAKES
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1 |
GLORIOUS ALLIANCE (App H Haikal) |
Carried in at the 200M. |
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4 |
GOOD FRIEND (HK Cheng) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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5 |
PACIFIC HERO (O Chavez) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Hung in in the early part of the race and in the straight. |
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7 |
STAR EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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9 |
CHEERFUL BABY (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
MENTAL (SU Lim) |
Slow into stride. |
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11 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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3 |
EASY ON ME |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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3 |
AFTERMATH |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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3 |
PACIFIC COMMANDER |
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 (R0061) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – SEREMBAN LAKE GARDEN STAKES
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1 |
PACIFIC MV (PH Seow) |
Carried out in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
BANKER’S EIGHTYONE (App G Farhan) |
Awkwardly placed on heels at the 500M. Improved into a tight run on the inside and shortly before the finish, shifting out to continue its run. |
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3 |
COOL SIXTY-ONE (O Chavez) |
Hung in in the concluding stages. |
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4 |
PACIFIC MASTER (J Kamaruddin) |
Withdrawn at 12:57pm: Vaccination not updated. *(See Report) |
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7 |
COMMANDER JONES (S John) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
FIRE (KA Brewer) |
Slow to begin. |
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10 |
CIANGO (CK Khaw) |
Jumped awkwardly. |
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12 |
YOU THINK SO (J Malyon) |
Raced wide throughout. |
Trainer J Ong was fined RM1000/- for failing to update Japanese B Encephalitis Vaccination on PACIFIC MASTER under the provisions of MRA Regulation 20.3 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6. PACIFIC MASTER was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 12:57pm.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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4 |
PACIFIC MASTER |
Vaccination not updated |
– |
Withdrawn at 12:57pm |
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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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4 |
NO REGRETS |
-24 |
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4 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
+17 |
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4 |
CIANGO |
-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 5 (R0062) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – AWESOME CENTIPEDE TEMPLE STAKES
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1 |
BANKER’S KINGDOM (App G Farhan) |
Slow to begin. Carried out at the 900M. Switched out to obtain clear running in the concluding stages. |
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2 |
PANTONG (KA Brewer) |
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting the gelding with a wrongly fitted ear-muffs prior to arriving to the barrier. |
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5 |
BOSS BABY (App I Fikri) |
Apprentice’s whip was briefly entangled with the rein shortly after the start. Shifted in shortly after the start until the 1100M. |
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6 |
TAU KEH SOH (M Akmazani) |
Tightened when awkwardly placed at the 850M. Shifted out to obtain clear running in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
SILVER DRAGON (KC Wong) |
Eased shortly after the start. Raced wide throughout. |
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8 |
BANKER’S BABY (R Nuqman) |
Eased at the 1100M. Raced onto heels and raced wide for a short period after the turn. |
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9 |
PACIFIC ANGEL (O Chavez) |
Carried in from the start to the 1100M. Eased out when awkwardly placed on heels at the 900M. |
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10 |
STORM TO FINISH (XC Liang) |
Raced wide throughout. Switched out to obtain clear running at the 300M. |
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11 |
SEA WATER (App J Ikram) |
Raced wide throughout. |
RACE 6 (R0063) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – PEACEFUL BEACH TELUK KEMANG STAKES
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1 |
SABAH LEGEND (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
MEGA BLAZE (KC Wong) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. |
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5 |
ROCKET GENERAL (Troy See) |
Withdrawn at 2:44pm: Bolted en route to the start – 1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start). |
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6 |
PACIFIC BRAVO (PH Seow) |
Slow into stride. |
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8 |
GOOD LUCK BOSS (HK Cheng) |
Hung out at the 300M. |
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9 |
ZERO FIVE SIX (App S Shazmin) |
Inclined to throw its head up during running. |
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11 |
LUCKY MEGA (SU Lim) |
Slow to begin. Switched out to continue its run at the 400M. |
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12 |
MIRAGE PEGASUS (Y Aify) |
Carried out at the 300M and thereafter shifted in away from the whip. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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6 |
ROCKET GENERAL
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Bolted en route to the start |
1 Starting Stall (to be ridden unaided to the start) |
Withdrawn at 2:44pm |
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6 |
SMASHED AVO |
Infected wound right cannon |
Vet exam |
Course scratching |
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6 |
BIG BUSINESS |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
YES BOSS YES |
Capacity field |
– |
EA |
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6 |
FORTUNE MAGIC |
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 |
ROCKET GENERAL |
+42 |
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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 (R0064) REBOUND STAKES – 1300M (SC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – CAPE RACHADO LIGHT HOUSE STAKES
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1 |
HEALTHY BABY (R Shafiq) |
Momentarily inconvenienced at the 150M. |
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2 |
DESI MASTER (S Uzair) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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3 |
STRETCHY FOUR (App T Ammar) |
Stumbled at the start. |
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4 |
MEGA OCEAN (Y Aify) |
Carried in at the 150M. |
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5 |
WAR SNIPER (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide throughout. Carried out at the 900M. |
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6 |
TANGESH (KC Wong) |
Shifted in marginally away from the whip at the 150M. |
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7 |
KIM LUCKY (KC Low) |
Switched out to continue its run in the concluding stages. Raced awkwardly on running. |
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8 |
SPIETH HEROINE (HS Gill) |
Slow to begin. Jumped awkwardly and briefly lost his left rein and regained it shortly after. Rolled out at the 900M. |
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10 |
PACIFIC BEAUTY (O Chavez) |
Raced wide throughout. |
RACE 8 (R0065) CLASS 4A – 1600M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – STAFFIELD COUNTRY RESORT STAKES
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1 |
BANKER’S EMPRESS (App G Farhan) |
Hung out in the straight. |
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4 |
LIM’S CRAFT (S Uzair) |
Slow to begin. |
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6 |
GURU FIGHT (KA Brewer) |
Slow into stride. Carried out at the 300M. |
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7 |
KING’S GAMBIT (HS Gill) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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9 |
STAR NORTH (Y Aify) |
Vet inspection: No significant finding. Impounded. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
RACE 9 (R0066) SUPREME B – 1600M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – LIFESTYLE SHOPPING PALM MALL STAKES
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3 |
PACIFIC PADRINO (O Chavez) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
BANKER’S BEAUTIFUL (R Nuqman) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Carried out on the home turn. |
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9 |
PACIFIC STAR (PH Seow) |
Hung out on the home turn. |
RACE 10 (R0067) CLASS 4B – 1400M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – NILAI SPRINGS GOLF & COUNTRY STAKES
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1 |
MILITARY AWARD (KA Brewer) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Stuck on the outside barrier on jumping, tightened for galloping room at the 1200M. |
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4 |
KSATRIA (App I Fikri) |
Eased at the 1200M. Baulked for a clear run in the majority of the straight. |
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7 |
VGOR (Troy See) |
Shifted in at the 1200M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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8 |
EASTERN BARRACKS (O Chavez) |
Bumped at the 1200M. 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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10 |
STRONG WIN |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
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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RACE 11 (R0068) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – JERAM TOI WATERFALLS STAKES
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2 |
LEGACY FORTUNE (R Nuqman) |
Fly-jumped at the start and struck the gate. As a consequence, jockey became severely unbalanced resulting in him losing ground. |
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4 |
AYUBOWAN (J De Souza) |
Awkwardly placed when racing onto heels between the 600M and the 400M. |
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6 |
LIM’S DREAMWALKER (Troy See) |
Eased in the concluding stages. |
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7 |
SCHNEIDER (M Akmazani) |
Did not intend to lead, however, after jumping well, Jockey elected to seize the opportunity to lead the races. |
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8 |
ENGINE START (R Shafiq) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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9 |
FOREST GOLD (App M Zulhilmi) |
Squeezed shortly after the start. Raced wide in the early stages. Shifted in away from the whip in the concluding stages. |
RACE 12 (R0069) CLASS 5A – 1500M (LC E)
VISIT M’SIA – N SEMBILAN – VILLAGE LIFESTYLE HOMESTAY STAKES
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1 |
OCEAN JUPITER (KC Wong) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
PACIFIC BAO BEI (PH Seow) |
Vet inspection: Respiratory distress – 1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo). |
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3 |
ACHILLES PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 200M, thereafter switched to continue its run. |
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4 |
IMPERIAL SABRE (SU Lim) |
Bumped in at the start. Carried out at the 350M and bumped. Carried in at the 200M. |
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5 |
WINNING SYMPHONY (R Shafiq) |
Hung out at the 350M, thereafter eased out from the race. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. |
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6 |
LIM’S PUNCAK JAYA (S Uzair) |
Raced wide in the early stages. |
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7 |
TYPHOON (R Curatolo) |
Shifted in away from the whip at the 200M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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8 |
STAR EXPRESS (HS Gill) |
Jumped outwards and bumped. Carried out at the 350M and bumped. Hung in at the 200M. |
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9 |
KHAO MANEE (M Akmazani) |
Raced wide in the middle stages. |
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10 |
KICK (KC Low) |
Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026, SLTC JANUARY MEETING 2026
Upon inspection, the sex of CIANGO in Race 4 was amended to “gelding”.
SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026, SLTC JANUARY MEETING 2026
Jockey M Akmazani was fined RM1000/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for smoking in the Jockeys’ room.
TUESDAY, 20 JANUARY 2026, SLTC TRACKWORK
Trainer F Maynard was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting TREES OF VALINOR with a white saddle cloth for trackwork on the above date.
RACE 6 (R0039) CLASS 4B – 1275M (Track II), SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
Jockey M Zaki (TAVI WILL DO) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at date to be fixed.
AMENDMENT
RACE 9 (R0042) CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A4), SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, SLTC JANUARY MEETING 2026
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10 |
ONG MARI (KC Wong) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. Jockey did not persevere with his riding in the straight. Poor performance – 1000M/Vet. Jockey was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit a request for to ride overweight on the gelding. |
AMENDMENT
RACE 9 (R0042) CLASS 4A – 1500M (LC A4), SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
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5 |
FLYING NEMO (J De Souza) |
Slow to begin. Fly-jumped at the start. Hung in in the straight. [Deleted] |
RACE 2 (R0035) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II), SATURDAY, 17 JANUARY 2026, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
The Stewards, on Saturday, 24 January 2026 at SLTC, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of FROM THE NAVY and took evidence from Jockey Troy See and Trainer C Leck, the rider and trainer of FROM THE NAVY respectively.
After reviewing the films of the incident and considering the evidence tendered, the Stewards decided to take no further action, however, highlighted the inconsistency of his riding
INQUIRY INTO A REPORT RELATING TO A POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “38975” TAKEN FROM THE HORSE “BANKER’S VICTORY” WHICH RACED IN RACE 5 ON SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2026 AT THE SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026, AND WAS FOUND TO CONTAIN “DEXTRORPHAN”
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at the Selangor Turf Club, and evidence was taken from Trainer BT Lim, the Trainer of BANKER’S VICTORY.
Trainer BT Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) in that he was the trainer and person responsible for racing the horse BANKER’S VICTORY which finished third in Race 5 on Sunday, 11 January 2026 at the Selangor Turf Club, and its post-race urine sample was found positive to “Dextrorphan”.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the type of drug, Trainer BT Lim’s mitigating factors and previous record. Trainer BT Lim was fined RM4,000/- and was advised of his Right of Appeal.
In addition, in terms of MRA Rule 134(11), BANKER’S VICTORY was disqualified from the race and the results will be amended accordingly.
POST RACE URINE SAMPLES:
17 JANUARY 2026
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
The report dated 22 January 2026 (V26/007) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 34 coded urine and 34 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
17 JANUARY 2026
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2026
The report dated 22 January 2026 (V26/008) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 17 January 2026, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
PASIR PINJI |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
FORTUNE GOLD |
Cut & cellulitis near hind |
Vet exam |
– |
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10 |
EMPEROR TAIZONG |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam |
– |
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12 |
TOP SHOW |
Fever |
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, SATURDAY, 24 JANUARY 2026 |
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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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2 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Reported coughing post-race |
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3 |
STARLIGHT GLIMMER |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
Reported coughing post-race |
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8 |
STAR NORTH |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/Vet |
Impounded |
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2 |
PACIFIC BAO BEI |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/Vet (2 weeks embargo) |
– |
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12 |
WINNING SYMPHONY |
Poor performance / No significant finding |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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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 |
Trainer BT Lim |
BANKER’S PRINCESS |
24/1/26 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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4 |
Trainer J Ong |
PACIFIC MASTER |
24/1/26 |
1000/- |
Reg. 20.3 & 20.6 |
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22/1/26 |
Trainer BT Lim |
BANKER’S VICTORY |
22/1/26 |
1000/- |
Rule 134(6)(a) |
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24/1/26
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Jockey M Akmazani |
– |
24/1/26 |
1000/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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24/1/26
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Trainer F Maynard |
TREES OF VALINOR |
24/1/26 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow Up |
Nil |
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