STEWARDS’ REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB AUGUST MEETING 2025
SATURDAY, 9 AUGUST 2025
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
SC (C10/LC (C4) & Track II
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 (R0543) CLASS 5B – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
HEALTHY BABY (R Shafiq) |
Before the jump, reared in the stalls and dislodged its rider. Slow into stride. Jockey was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip in the concluding stages. Vet inspection: No significant finding. Poor performance – 1000M-Vet. |
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5 |
SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. |
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9 |
SHEESH (S Uzair) |
Slow into stride. |
RACE 2 (R0544) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
PACIFIC SNOOPY (O Chavez) |
Tightened for galloping room at the 600M. |
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2 |
THE WILD FLUFFY (AL Da Silva) |
Raced detached from the field throughout the race.
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3 |
KIM POLO (Z Khairil) |
*(See Report) |
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4 |
GOLDEN HORSE (AK Lim) |
Shifted in away from whip in the straight. |
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5 |
MATCH FACTORY (App S Shazmin) |
Apprentice briefly lost his right side stirrup iron shortly after the start. |
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8 |
WINS EIGHT (M Zaki) |
Fly-jumped at the start. Eased at the 900M. *(See Report) Trainer will be questioned regarding the change of tactics of the gelding. |
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9 |
BEN’S CHAMPION (HS Gill) |
Raced wide throughout. Tightened for a galloping room shortly after start. |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of KIM POLO, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding KIM POLO, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to WINS EIGHT (M Zaki) at approximately the 900M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Z Khairil’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, to be deferred, with effect from 18 August 2025 and to expire on 23 August 2025, 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.
RACE 3 (R0545) CLASS 5A – 1150M (Track II)
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1 |
WAIT U KNOW (M Lerner) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
THE WARDEN (O Chavez) |
Had to switch out more than 1 (one) occasions in the straight, however, was unable to find completely clear running throughout. Briefly inconvenienced at the 800M. |
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3 |
TOMMY GUN (HS Gill) |
Raced detached throughout. |
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5 |
SUPER MANJUNG (T See) |
Shifted in at the 300M. Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages. Jockey cautioned for shifting ground in races. |
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7 |
JOJU (App A Azizi) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
MOCHI (AK Lim) |
Had to ease at the 300M. Tightened for galloping room in the concluding stages. |
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9 |
SIRIUS (R Shafiq) |
Hung in in the straight. |
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10 |
TOP CHILLI (App S Shazmin) |
Rolled in marginally. |
RACE 4 (R0546) MAX TWO STAKES – 1275M (Track II)
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1 |
HYPEMAN (M Lerner) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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2 |
FLYING SUCCESS (T See) |
Jockey was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip in the concluding stages. |
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4 |
FORTUNE TREE (R Shafiq) |
Trainer was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to submit an application for the removal of tongue-tie from FORTUNE TREE. |
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5 |
ENTICING (App A Azizi) |
Slow and raced wide in the early and middle stages. Raced detached throughout. |
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8 |
TEN TEN (Z Khairil) |
Raced wide throughout. |
RACE 5 (R0547) CLASS 4B – 1200M (SC C10)
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3 |
KIM EMPIRE (Z Khairil) |
Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
RS DREAM (Y Aify) |
Raced wide in the early stages. Rolled in at the 800M. Jockey cautioned regarding shifting ground in races. |
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5 |
PLATINUM LEGACY (XC Liang) |
Withdrawn at 3:15pm: Collapsed at the track & sustained a head injury – suspected brain haemorrhage. Humanely euthanized. |
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6 |
RED DRAGON (CK Khaw) |
Slow into stride and raced detached throughout. Jockey reported that his horse was not striding out freely. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo). |
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8 |
IMPERIAL GENIE (M Zaki) |
Tightened at the 900M. Momentarily inconvenienced at the 700M. |
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9 |
LEGEND SIXTY-THREE (KC Wong) |
Tightened at the 900M and at the 700M. Shifted in away from the whip in the straight. |
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10 |
THUNDER STAR (R Iskandar) |
Slow to begin. |
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11 |
RUN BUDDY RUN (App S Bahauddin) |
Raced wide in the early and middle stages. Tightened at the 900M and at the 700M. Tightened for galloping room at the top of the straight. Shifted both ways away from the whip in the straight. |
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12 |
LIM’S FABER (S Uzair) |
Rolled in at the 700M. Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight. |
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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5 |
PLATINUM LEGACY |
Collapsed at the track & sustained a head injury – suspected brain haemorrhage. |
– |
Humanely euthanized |
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5 |
SACRED SKY |
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 6 (R0548) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC C10)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:05pm.
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1 |
DRAGON CLAW (M Lerner) |
Bumped at the start. |
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2 |
PACIFIC MASTER (O Chavez) |
Had to ease at the 1100M. Vet inspection: Lame near fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo). |
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3 |
AERAS (App H Haikal) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. |
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4 |
ONG MARI (R Shafiq) |
Jumped out at the start. |
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6 |
DANCING SUPREMO (KC Wong) |
Jumped in at the start. Raced wide in the middle stages. Had to ease when racing on the heels at the 800M. |
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7 |
BUURAQ SIXTY-ONE (T See) |
Hung in in the straight. Shifted out to continue its run in the concluding stages. |
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8 |
COMBUSTION (M Zaki) |
Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout. |
RACE 7 (R0549) CLASS 4A – 1200M (SC C10)
This race was rescheduled to start at 4:35pm.
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1 |
MAZE (KC Wong) |
Raced wide throughout. Shifted in at the 1000M. *(See Report) |
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3 |
SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE (M Zaki) |
Raced wide throughout. Returned cast near hind plate. |
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5 |
SILVER SAMURAI (R Iskandar) |
*(See Report) |
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7 |
KIM POWER (Z Khairil) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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10 |
INFINITY SPIRIT (T See) |
Raced wide throughout. |
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12 |
I’M BACK (App H Haikal) |
Raced wide throughout. Hung in in the straight |
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MAZE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MAZE, he failed to ensure that he did not cause interference to SILVER SAMURAI (R Iskandar) at approximately the 1000M.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’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 11 August 2025 and to expire on 17 August 2025, 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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7 |
STAR NORTH |
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 8 (R0550) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LC C10)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:05pm.
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4 |
JANUARY (T See) |
Inconvenienced at the 300M. |
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6 |
FLYING NEMO (O Chavez) |
Slow to begin. |
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8 |
GOOD STAR (S Uzair) |
Hung in in the straight. |
All riders returned to scale an average of 1kg overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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8 |
WINS ONE |
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 9 (R0551) CLASS 4A – 1700M (LC C4)
This race was rescheduled to start at 5:35pm.
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4 |
ELITE BOY (R Shafiq) |
Trainer was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting the gelding with ear-muffs which was not declared. |
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5 |
TENNET TENTENNET (F Yusoff) |
Vet inspection: Lame off fore – 1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
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9 |
NAVY SEALS (KC Wong) |
Slow into stride. |
All riders returned to scale an average of 2kgs to 2.5kgs overweight due to the adverse weather conditions.
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EMERGENCY ACCEPTOR (EA) / SCRATCHING |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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9 |
NIMBUS CLOUD |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
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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The Racing Stewards ordered Race 10 be abandoned due to the inclement weather conditions.
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SATURDAY, 9 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2025
Jockey AL Da Silva was fined RM500/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for smoking in the Jockeys’ room.
TUESDAY, 5 AUGUST 2025, SELANGOR TURF CLUB
Jockey KC Wong (NAVY SEALS) was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for doing slow work on grass track which was designated for fast work during trackwork on Tuesday, 5 August 2025 at SLTC.
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NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
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1 |
BANKER’S PAIR FOUR |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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6 |
DEFEATER |
Dehydration |
Vet exam (1 week embargo) |
– |
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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, 9 AUGUST 2025 |
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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 |
HEALTHY BABY |
No significant finding / Poor performance. |
1000M/Vet |
– |
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5 |
RED DRAGON |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
– |
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6 |
PACIFIC MASTER |
Lame near fore |
1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
– |
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7 |
SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE |
Cast near hind plate |
– |
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9 |
TENNET TENTENNET |
Lame off fore |
1000M/Vet (1 week embargo) |
– |
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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 |
Name of Licensee |
Horse Name |
Date of Fine Imposed |
Fine Amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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1 |
Jockey R Shafiq |
HEALTHY BABY
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9/8/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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2 |
Jockey Z Khairil |
POLO |
9/8/25 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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4 |
Jockey T See |
FLYING SUCCESS |
9/8/25 |
500/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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4 |
Trainer R Lim |
FORTUNE TREE |
9/8/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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7 |
Jockey KC Wong |
MAZE |
9/8/25 |
1,500/- |
Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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9 |
Trainer R Lim |
ELITE BOY |
9/8/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Jockey AL Da Silva |
– |
9/8/25 |
500/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Jockey KC Wong |
NAVY SEALS |
9/8/25 |
250/- |
Rule 152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
Jockey Z Khairil (KIM POLO) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R7 |
Jockey KC Wong (MAZE) – 1 Malaysian race day for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow Up |
R2 |
Trainer J Ong (WINS EIGHT) |
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