Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 23RD MARCH 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam– Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0294)          CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)            

MULTIBLUE SHARK, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

INTROIT (AM Aizat) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

MIEJ (AK Lim) and MASTER JIANGMEN (J Daniel) were both slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAESTRO (Y Aify), EKRAAR PHOENIX (App SN Shiva) and INTROIT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

3

RULE THE WORLD

App P Haris

1:36.6

 

2nd

2

MOMENT OF JUSTICE

KP Lim

 

½

3rd

12

ADIRA PEGASUS

App Z Syafifie

 

1 ½

4th

10

MAZANZE

How Yang

 

Sh

RACE 2 (R0295)       CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)   

Acting on veterinary advice that SUPREME JUSTICE (App H Haikal) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.42pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet exam) before being declared to race again.

MAGICAL PARK (AM Aizat) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 1400M-mark, FIRST SUCCESS (How Yang) rolled inwards, resulting in PENANG GENERAL (S Ruzaini) becoming crowded and clipping its heels.

FIRST SUCCESS was hanging in, in the straight.

CIRCUIT STAR (AK Lim) shifted out from the whip in the later stages.

Jockey S Salee, the rider of SILVER JOY reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of PENANG GENERAL (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

6

CIRCUIT STAR

AK Lim

1:36.0

 

2nd

5

SIR ELTON

App P Haris

 

4

3rd

9

SOON YOU THINK

App Z Syafifie

 

½

4th

2

BLACK TAIPAN

App AB Riduan

 

2 ¾

RACE 3 (R0296)       CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc)                

HARVEST (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

THE BOSS (KC Tham) finished the race wide.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of HARVEST reported that this mare could not handle the going.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

9

THAILAND CAPTAIN

App Z Syafifie

1:34.3

 

2nd

11

KING RAVANA

AK Lim

 

2 ½

3rd

8

BIG MONKEY

AM Aizat

 

2 ¼

4th

2

NORTHERN STAR

App AB Riduan

 

1 ¼

RACE 4 (R0297)       CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (Sc)              

SUNNY FIGHTER and BRISTOL DIAMOND, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore foot and a bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

USA CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

In the concluding stages, LANKARAN (S Ruzaini) shifted in, making contact with SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) shortly before the line. An objection was lodged by Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, placed 2nd against LANKARAN (S Ruzaini), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference over the concluding stages.  After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were satisfied that this incident had not affected the results of the race and as such, the objection was overruled and the Judge’s results stood.

At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of LANKARAN pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding LANKARAN at about the final 50M-mark till the winning post, he allowed his mount to shift inwards, resulting in SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) having to check.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors.   Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective 25th March 2024 and to expire on 7th April 2024, both dates inclusive.   He was advised of his right of appeal (5.10pm).

Post-race veterinary examinations of DISCRETELY RED (J Daniel) and HELLO MONDAY (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that VAIN TYCOON (Y Aify) returned broken-winded and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

6

LANKARAN

S Ruzaini

1:24.5

 

2nd

1

SHANGHAI CAPTAIN

AM Aizat

 

½

3rd

9

STARHARMONY

App P Haris

 

¾

4th

4

JAZZ BAND

S Salee

 

1 ¾

RACE 5 (R0298)       CLASS 5 (B) -1400m (sc)      

TRIPLE ONE STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SAGE WARRIOR which was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

SAGE WARRIOR (App P Haris) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) were slow into stride.

In the concluding stages, WINNING SMILE (J Daniel) was momentarily inconvenienced when racing tight between SAGE WARRIOR (App P Haris) on its inside and STYLE OF DRAGON (KP Lim) on its outside.

POWER EXPRESS (App H Haikal) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of BULLSEYE (Y Aify) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

2

LOOKS GOOD

App Z Syafifie

1:25.1

 

2nd

14

YULONG DREAM

AM Aizat

 

Hd

3rd

7

LAGI BOLEH

S Salee

 

2 ¼

4th

11

COUNTRY LAW

KC Tham

 

Ns

RACE 6 (R0299)       CLASS 4 (A)  – 1200m (sc)     

GOLDEN HORSE and BALL AND CHAIN were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

BRUTUS which was up 23kgs and STORM TO WIN which was down 16kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were  passed fit to start.

CROWN GIFT (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards, making contact with STRETCHY FOUR (App H Haikal).

LIMITLESS VENTURE (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly and was awkward for a number of strides thereafter.

STRETCHY FOUR and LIMITLESS VENTURE were slow into stride.

At approximately the 800M-mark, HAPPY THIRTYNINE (KP Lim) ran up to the heels of HARVEYWALLBANGER (S Ruzaini) and steadied.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BRUTUS (J Daniel) and STRETCHY FOUR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of HAPPY THIRTYNINE was fined the sum of RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 121(7) in that he returned 1kg over the weight that he weighed out.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

2

GHOST MARI

AM Aizat

1:11.0

 

2nd

3

SUSPICIOUS MIND

S Salee

 

3

3rd

6

GEORGETOWN

App Z Syafifie

 

3

4th

7

GIFTED

KC Tham

 

½

RACE 7 (R0300)        CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc)      

NINGALOO (AK Lim) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

KRATOS (Y Aify) which was difficult to be boxed, causing a delay, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

QIJI LOVE (AM Aizat) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

A post-race veterinary examination of PLACE YOUR BET (App P Haris) revealed that  the gelding had returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that QIJI LOVE returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

8

NINGALOO

AK Lim

1:05.3

 

2nd

7

SECRET AGENT

J Daniel

 

3

3rd

5

KING POWER

KC Tham

 

1 ¼

4th

11

NIMBUS COURAGE

App H Haikal

 

Sh

RACE 8 (R0301)     CLASS 5 (B)  – 1100m (sc)                  

WINTERFELL, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore suspensory ligament, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BEIHAI TURBO (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

PURE PERFECTION (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards, making contact with MERRY BELL (App N Shahronnizam).

NATUREISSPEAKING (App H Haikal) shifted in from the whip in the concluding stages.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of YOU ARE SPECIAL reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ARE SPECIAL revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of PURE PERFECTION revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

2

BEIHAI TURBO

S Ruzaini

1:05.1

 

2nd

10

NATUREISSPEAKING

App H Haikal

 

Ns

3rd

6

HORSE KING

Y Aify

 

2 ¼

4th

8

MERRY BELL

App N Shahronnizam

 

Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

5

WINNING SMILE

(unfixed)

J Daniel

EA

General Report –PRTC

PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2024 – RACE 1 (MRA0204) CLASS 5 (A)

At the conclusion of the above Inquiry today, Saturday, 23rd March 2024, Jockey How Yang, the rider of SACRED GALAXY was warned that in future, he must make greater attempt to ride to instructions and furthermore, he was warned to ride all his mounts out in such a manner, so as to leave no room for query.


PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2024- RACE 5 (MRA 0208) ENRICH STAKE A 1300M (lc) – SUNDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY 2024

At the conclusion of the above Inquiry today, Saturday, 23rd March 2024, Jockey J De Souza, the rider of WAR DRAGON in the above race, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(7) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) to ensure that WAR DRAGON be ridden on its merits.

The particulars of the charge are:

  • In that upon jumping from the 1300M-mark, Jockey J De Souza immediately took hold of and restrained WAR DRAGON until approximately the 700M-mark, resulting in WAR DRAGON throwing its head up on several occasions, thereby losing momentum and he has thereby committed an offence under MRA Rule 44(7) and punishable under MRA Rule 44(8)(a) for failing to ride WAR DRAGON on its merits.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey J De Souza’s riding records and mitigating factors.   He was disqualified from riding in races with immediate effect for a period one (1) year, effective from 23rd March 2024 and to expire on 22nd March 2025, both dates inclusive.  In addition, he was fined the sum of RM30,000/-.   He was advised of his right of appeal (12.05pm).

Trainer Lawson Moy, the trainer of WAR DRAGON which ran in the above race, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 35(5) in that he gave an extremely vague instructions of “to sit where comfortable” which may have resulted in Jockey J De Souza, failing to ride WAR DRAGON on its merits.  Trainer Lawson Moy was fined the sum of RM5,000/- and he was advised of his right of appeal (11.35am).


General Report – PNTC

RACE 1 (R0098) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m – PENANG JANUARY MEETING, SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY 2024

The Stipendiary Stewards concluded an inquiry today, Saturday, 23rd March 2024 at the Perak Turf Club into the conduct of Jockey J Daniel in the unsaddling area after the running of the above race.   Jockey J Daniel was reprimanded for his conduct when making a report to the Stewards after the race.

NON-ACCEPTORS  –  TEST IMPOSED

Race

Horse(s)

Finding/Reason  

Test(s)

Remark(s)

2

SUPREME SUCCESS

Sole bruises near fore

Vet examination

 

2

THE JEWELLER

Sole bruises near fore

Vet examination

 

4

ROSES FOR ME

Bruised off fore fetlock

Vet examination

 

5

SUNNY STAR

Nail pricked near fore

Vet examination

 

5

APOLLO ROCK

Bruised near fore suspensory

Vet examination

 

6

MANDRAKE

Bruised off hind cannon

Vet examination

 

7

SHINE SHINE

Bruised off fore suspensory

Vet examination

 

8

GOLD SKY EXPRESS

Nail bind near fore foot

Vet examination

 

PRTC – 23RD MARCH 2024

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

MULTIBLUE SHARK

Vet examination

 

2

SUPREME JUSTICE

1000M/vet exam

 

4

SUNNY FIGHTER & BRISTOL DIAMOND

Vet examination each

 

4

VAIN TYCOON

1000M/vet exam

 

5

TRIPLE ONE STAR

Vet examination

 

5

POWER EXPRESS

1000M/vet exam

 

7

KRATOS

One starting stall test

 

7

PLACE YOUR BET

1000M/vet exam

 

8

WINTERFELL

Vet examination

 

Fine(s)

Name of Licensee

Horse name

Date of Fine imposed

Fine amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

R5 – 25/2/2024

Tr Lawson Moy

WAR DRAGON

23/3/2024

RM5,000/-

Rule 35(5)

R5 – 25/2/2024

Jockey J De Souza

WAR DRAGON

23/3/2024

RM30,000/-

Rule 44(7) as read with 44(8)(a)

R6 – 23/3/2024

Jockey KP Lim

HAPPY THIRTYNINE

23/3/2024

RM1,000/-

Rule 152(5)(a) as read with 121(7)

Disqualification

Jockey J De Souza (WAR DRAGON)

Disqualified from riding in races for a period of one year under MRA Rule 44(7) as read with 44(8)(a).

Suspension(s)

R4

Jockey S Ruzaini (LANKARAN)

Suspended from riding in races for a period of two race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Follow-up(s)

Nil