STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
SUNDAY– 2ND MARCH 2025
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Soo Lai Kwok(Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0148) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) Ban Hoe Seng Stakes
ELITE SAINT, HARI HARI HAPPY, GEORGETOWN and BOSSKU all are course scratching. ELITE SAINT had sustained bruised off fore fetlock. HARI HARI HAPPY had sustained sore back. GEORGETOWN had sustained bruised off cannon whilst BOSSKU had sustained bruised off hind cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
OCEAN LAW which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
MAVERICK (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped ZAC ACE (How Yang).
RULE THE WORLD (CK Khaw) and JB KAINGEH (KC Tham) were slow into stride.
DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) was racing keenly in the early stages.
JB KAINGEH was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
RULE THE WORLD showed no pace, despite being urged.
From the 200M, SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify) shifted out away from the whip, carrying GOLDEN LIGHTNING (S Salee) and TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong) wide. Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SOLID EIGHTY-THREE was warned that he should stopped whipping and straightened his mount in future, failing which action may be taken.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey S Salee, the rider of GOLDEN LIGHTNING placed 2nd against the winner, SOLID EIGHTY-THREE, ridden by jockey Y Aify on grounds of alleged interference from about the 200M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the result of the race. The objection was upheld and the Judges’ placings were amended as follows:-
1st – GOLDEN LIGHTNING (S Salee)
2nd – SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify)
3rd – TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong)
4th – OCEAN LAW (App N Shahronnizam)
Post-race veterinary examinations of JB KAINGEH revealed no obvious abnormality and ZAC ACE revealed that the gelding had bled. ZAC ACE will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
GOLDEN LIGHTNING |
S Salee |
1:27.0 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
SOLID EIGHTY-THREE |
Y Aify |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
10 |
TALKINGTALKINGGURU |
KC Wong |
|
2 |
|
4th |
3 |
OCEAN LAW |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R0149) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) Han Chin Pet Soo Stakes
UNLIMITED STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruise near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
PRODIGAL which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
HORSE KING (Y Aify) cast its off hind plate in the Parade Ring, had to be re-shod, examined and was passed fit to start.
ALWAYS INNOCENT (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
PENANG STAR (App Z Syafifie) which was difficult to be boxed, delaying the start, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
CH FORTUNE (R Nuqman) and COUNTRY LAW (App N Shahronnizam) were obliged to race wide on the bend.
From the 200M, App Z Syafifie, the rider of PENANG STAR dropped his rein and continued to use his whip on his left hand, resulting in his mount shifting out badly. App Z Syafifie, in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of his ride over the concluding stages and was warned that he should stopped riding and straightened his mount, failing which action may be taken in future.
App Z Syafifie who rode his 40th winner on PENANG STAR today, will now be entitled to claim 2kgs with effect from Monday, 3rd March 2025.
Jockey HS Gill and Jockey R Rueven, the THAI BAHT and ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of THAI BAHT and ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CH FORTUNE revealed that the gelding had retuned lame off fore and TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality. CH FORTUNE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
On pulling-up, the off side stirrup iron of jockey S Salee, the rider of SILVER JOY, broke and he was dislodged. Jockey S Salee was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the day.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
PENANG STAR |
App Z Syafifie |
1:27.7 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
PRODIGAL |
KC Tham |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
9 |
ALWAYS INNOCENT |
R Rueven |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
4 |
MY BOSS |
KC Wong |
|
¾ |
RACE 3 (R0150) Class 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) Meru Valley Nine Stakes
HAPPY FRANKEL which was up 31kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
D’GREAT OCEAN (CK Khaw) and FIGHT TO WIN (App S Shazmin) were crowded when REMO MAMA (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly inwards and HAPPY FRANKEL (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards. In this incident, FIGHT TO WIN lost considerable ground.
HAPPY FRANKEL and YULONG DREAM (App SN Shiva) were obliged to race wide on the bend.
Approaching the 300M, FIGHT TO WIN drifted out under pressure.
A post-race veterinary examination of TILSWORTH MICK (J Chuah) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
SILVER WARRIOR |
KC Wong |
1:27.5 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
REMO MAMA |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
7 |
BAKUTEH |
S Salee |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
5 |
GOLD PLAN |
App Z Syafifie |
|
¾ |
RACE 4(R0151) Class 5(A) – 1600m (lc) Meru Waterfall Nine Stakes
BULL RUN (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, ducked in sharply onto BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong), resulting in BOSS HENG HENG losing ground.
COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) jumped inwards and tightened PERFECT MISSION (R Shafiq).
PERFECT MISSION was caught wide in the early and middle stages and thereafter, entered the homestraight wide.
BOSS HENG HENG showed no pace throughout, despite being urged.
COLONEL CHIEF raced keenly in the early stages.
Passing the 300M, VITTORIA PERFETTA (L De Souza) commenced to drift out under pressure and finished the race wide.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of PERFECT MISSION reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT MISSION revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) and BOSS HENG HENG revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MASTER JIANGMEN (App N Shahronnizam) returned having cast its near fore plate.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of VITTORIA PERFETTA today, Trainer D Kok stated that the increase in distance, a weaker field and working well in training, in his opinion, had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
VITTORIA PERFETTA |
L De Souza |
1:40.0 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
BULL RUN |
CK Khaw |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
COLONEL CHIEF |
App Z Syafifie |
|
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
2 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
App S Shazmin |
|
Ns |
RACE 5 (R0152) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) Meru River Nine Stakes
Jockey AL Da Silva was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make his carded weight on BANG BINGO. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace Jockey AL Da Silva as the rider of BANG BINGO.
Shortly after the start, FEEL THE FIRE (App SN Shiva) was crowded between BANG BINGO (KC Tham) and MAGICAL PARK (App N Shahronnizam).
Passing the 1300M, BULLSEYE (R Shafiq) had to check when FEEL THE FIRE shifted in. At the conclusion of an inquiry into this incident, App SN Shiva, the rider of FEEL THE FIRE in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in, when insufficiently clear of BULLSEYE, resulting in BULLSEYE having to check and lose ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App SN Shiva’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App SN Shiva was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective Monday, 3rd March 2025 and to expire on Saturday, 15th March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5.10pm).
OFFICIAL (R Nuqman) was racing keenly in the early stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of BULLSEYE and MAGICAL PARK revealed no obvious abnormality, however MAGICAL PARK was impounded for further analytical examinations.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
12 |
SUPREME SUCCESS |
R Rueven |
1:40.4 |
|
|
2nd |
8 |
D’GREAT SWIFT |
App A Nazir |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
9 |
DIAMOND PEGASUS |
Y Aify |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
2 |
KOTA RANGER |
App Z Syafifie |
|
Sh |
RACE 6 (R0153) Group 1 (3YO & Above) – 2000m (lc) Meru Valley Resort
Perak Derby
BLACK THORN and SO WE FIGHT, both are course scratching. BLACK THORN had sustained a bruised near fore foot whilst SO WE FIGHT had a wound on its near heel. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SMART STAR (L De Souza) hesitated at the start and was slowly away.
SMART STAR was racing keenly in the early stages and middle stages and was difficult to settle.
LUCKY MAGIC (R Shafiq) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of LUCKY MAGIC pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 300M, he permitted his mount to shift inward when insufficiently clear of AHTIMS KLIS, resulting in AHTIMS KLIS clipping its heels, stumbling and dislodging Jockey Y Aify.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) race days, effective from Monday, 3rd March 2025 and to expire on Sunday, 16th March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.15pm).
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of AHTIMS KLIS was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations.
A post-race veterinary examination of AHTIMS KLIS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey R Shafiq was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
Acting on a report from the Veterinary Surgeon that PACIFIC BAO BEI (R Rueven) which finished 2nd placing, was not presented for its post-race blood and urine collections. Upon investigations, it was established that there is a mis-communication between the Officials and the Syce of PACIFIC BAO BEI. The gelding was immediately brought back into the holding yard for its post-race samples collections. Trainer D Kok was warned that in future, he must ensure that his syces are properly briefed and must be familiar with the post-race collections protocol, failing which action will be taken.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
LUCKY MAGIC |
R Shafiq |
2:08.2 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
PACIFIC BAO BEI |
R Rueven |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
GOOD FIGHT |
CK Khaw |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
3 |
SMART STAR |
L De Souza |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 7 (R0154) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc) Meru Hole- In-One Stakes
LEGEND OF THE SUN a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Nazir to replace Jockey Y Aify as the rider of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE.
ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
SUSPICIOUS MIND (CK Khaw) which reared as the start was effected, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
The saddle on FORTUNE STAR (App SN Shiva) slipped back during the running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BURGUNDY BUBBLES (S Salee) and ELECTRONIC BOOM (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WONDERFUL BOSS (KC Wong) returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
KANTHAKA |
AL Da Silva |
1:25.3 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
GHOST MARI |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
8 |
ONEMOREFORTHEROAD |
HS Gill |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
13 |
FORTUNE STAR |
App SN Shiva |
|
Ns |
RACE 8 (R0155) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) Meru Sink A Putt Stakes
JULIUS CAESAR a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near hock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SHOQEET which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Acting on a request from Trainer S Cook, as there was no suitable rider available to the connections of BALIN, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.15pm.
KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir), TRUDAUGHTER (S Salee) and SHOQEET (App N Shahronnizam) were slow into stride.
UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) was racing keenly in the early stages.
Passing the 300M, UNDER OATH shifted in away from the whip.
Passing the 200M, HUNTER PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) shifted out away from the whip.
App S Shazmin, the rider of UNDER OATH reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of UNDER OATH revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of KNIGHT LOVE revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
STARDICE |
App P Haris |
1:00.3 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
PURE PERFECTION |
R Rueven |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
LAXON |
App SN Shiva |
|
½ |
|
4th |
10 |
HUNTER PEGASUS |
App Z Syafifie |
|
½ |
RACE 9 (R0156) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) Meru Albatross Stakes
BOSS NINE NINE and SUPER WHIRLWIND both are course scratching. BOSS NINE NINE had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst SUPER WHIRLWIND had sustained a sole bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BLACK PRINCE and PONTIANAK which were up 16kgs and 44kgs respectively, in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Acting on a request from Trainer P Lee as there was no suitable rider available to the connections of OPERATION TIGER, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal at 4.05pm.
PONTIANAK (CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
RAHOTU (App P Haris) hesitated as the start was affected and was slow into stride.
PONTIANAK jumped awkwardly outwards.
RAHOTU entered the home straight wide and finished the race wide.
From about the 200M, ANGEL BABY (R Rueven) commenced to drift out under pressure.
Passing the 100M, PONTIANAK was eased up when the rider felt something amiss.
Jockey CK Khaw and App A Nazir, the riders of PONTIANAK and BLACK PRINCE reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PONTIANAK revealed that the mare had returned lame off fore and BLACK PRINCE revealed no obvious abnormality. PONTIANAK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of BIZAR WINS (App T Ammar) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
ANGEL BABY |
R Rueven |
1:00.6 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
FLYING SPIDER |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
8 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
1 |
BIG G |
S Salee |
|
1 |
RACE 10 (R0157) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) Meru Double Eagle Stakes
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace Jockey Y Aify, as the rider of STORM EIGHTY-THREE.
LEONG MA BISCUIT (KC Wong) and VINCENT’S STAR (R Rueven) bumped on jumping.
Shortly after the start, MILITARY FLAG (CK Khaw) had to steady momentarily when LEONG MA BISCUIT laid in.
A post-race veterinary examination of BOSS PHAN (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
VINCENT’S STAR |
R Rueven |
1:11.9 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
STORM EIGHTY-THREE |
App Z Syafifie |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
2 |
MILITARY FLAG |
CK Khaw |
|
4 ¼ |
|
4th |
1 |
SHANG CHI |
AL Da Silva |
|
Nk |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
5 |
BANG BINGO |
AL Da Silva |
KC Tham |
Unable to make the carded weight |
|
7 |
KANTHAKA |
R Shafiq |
AL Da Silva |
Medical |
|
7 |
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE |
Y Aify |
App A Nazir |
Medical |
|
8 |
HUNTER PEGASUS |
Y Aify |
App Z Syafifie |
Medical |
|
9 |
WASHINGTON |
Unfixed |
App S Shazmin |
EA |
|
9 |
ANGEL BABY |
R Shafiq |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
10 |
STORM EIGHTY-THREE |
Y Aify |
App Z Syafifie |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
APPEAL BY JOCKEY AK LIM (HARVERYWALLBANGER) AGAINST THE 3 MONTHS SUSPENSION AND FINE RM20,000/- IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44 (10) IN RACE 7 (R0084) CLASS 4 (A) 1000M SC, SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2025 DURING THE PERAK FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2025.
Jockey AK Lim submitted a letter dated 24/02/2025 to withdraw his appeal against the 3 months suspension and fine of RM 20,000/- imposed by the Panel of Stewards in the above matter. The Appeal Panel acceded to his application to withdraw his appeal and the penalty imposed stands. However, his appeal deposit will be refunded after a deduction of RM500/- (Administrative fees). As such, his 3 months suspension will take effect from 25th February 2025 and will expires on 24th May 2025, both days inclusive.
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
8 |
CRAZY LOVE |
Sole bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
SUPERIOR COAT |
Bruised cannon off fore |
Vet examination |
|
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PRTC – 2nd MARCH 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
ELITE SAINT, HARI HARI HAPPY, GEORGETOWN& BOSSKU |
Vet examination each |
|
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1 |
ZAC ACE |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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2 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
Vet examination |
|
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2 |
CH FORTUNE |
1000M & vet exam. |
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2 |
PENANG STAR |
One starting stall test |
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6 |
BLACK THORN & SO WE FIGHT |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
Vet examination |
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7 |
SUSPICIOUS MIND |
One starting stall test |
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8 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
Vet examination |
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8 |
UNDER OATH |
1000M & vet exam. |
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9 |
BOSS NINE & SUPER WHIRLWIND |
Vet examination each |
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|
9 |
PONTIANAK |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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|
R5 |
Jockey AL Da Silva |
BANG BINGO |
2/3/2025 |
RM500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 107(10) |
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Suspension(s) |
App SN Shiva (FEEL THE FIRE) |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Jockey R Shafiq (LUCKY MAGIC) |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of 3 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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