STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
SATURDAY– 15TH MARCH 2025
STATE OF TRACK: Race 1 to Race 5 YIELDING, Race 6 to Race 9 GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (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 (R0173) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)
INVINCIBLE KINGDOM (WW Cheah) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
A BETTER TOMORROW fly-jumped as the start was effected, resulting in its rider, Jockey HS Gill’s head striking the overhead bar of the gate. A BETTER TOMORROW will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
FIGHT TO WIN (KC Wong) was racing keenly in the early stages and was difficult to settle.
At the 1000M, CIRCUIT STAR (SU Lim) had to steady when INVINCIBLE KINGDOM rolled out.
D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin), BOSS HENG HENG (J Chuah) and TIN’S MACHINE(S Salee) were racing wide at the bend.
CIRCUIT STAR was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
On entering the straight, INVINCIBLE KINGDOM had a tendency to hang in.
FIGHT TO WIN and BOSS HENG HENG were drifting out under pressure in the concluding stages.
Jockeys SU Lim, the rider of CIRCUIT STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CIRCUIT STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT TIMING and A BETTER TOMORROW revealed no obvious abnormality. A BETTER TOMORROW was impounded for further analytical examinations.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING’S SPEECH (R Rueven) returned having bled and as such, KING’S SPEECH 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.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DRAGON WHISPERER had returned with a cut on his off hind fetlock and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of FIGHT TO WIN, Trainer S Cook stated that in his opinion, the good barrier draw, its first run over the 1600M and had been working well, had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
9 |
FIGHT TO WIN |
KC Wong |
1:39.1 |
|
2nd |
11 |
BOSS HENG HENG |
J Chuah |
|
Sh |
3rd |
1 |
COLONEL CHIEF |
App Z Syafifie |
|
2 ½ |
4th |
5 |
DRAGON WHISPERER |
AL Da Silva |
|
Sh |
RACE 2 (R0174) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)
Acting on veterinary advice that the bandage on the hock of MAGICAL PARK (App A Nazir) was not securely fitted to their satisfaction and unsafe to race with it, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.36pm. Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of MAGICAL PARK was advised to ensure that the bandages are securely-fastened in future, failing which, action will be taken.
RULE THE WORLD (How Yang) was slow into stride.
NOW PICTURE (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly, was slow into stride and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.
BANG BINGO (App A Azizi) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 1000M, RULE THE WORLD and BULLSEYE (App N Shahronnizam) bumped.
Passing the 900M, NOW PICTURE drifted in away from the whip.
BANG BINGO drifted out over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide.
NOW PICTURE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey How Yang, App A Azizi and App N Shahronnizam, the riders of RULE THE WORLD, BANG BINGO and BULLSEYE respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RULE THE WORLD, BANG BINGO and BULLSEYE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of KOTA RANGER (App S Shazmin) and NOW PICTURE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
PRODIGAL |
WW Cheah |
1:41.1 |
|
2nd |
11 |
HENG XING |
S Salee |
|
1 ¼ |
3rd |
13 |
SHYLOCK |
SU Lim |
|
Sh |
4th |
6 |
SUPREME SUCCESS |
R Rueven |
|
Nk |
RACE 3 (R0175) Class 5 (A) – 1400m (lc)
BORN TO WIN, LIM’S HOPEFULLY and YULONG DREAM all are course scratching. BORN TO WIN had sustained sore back. LIM’S HOPEFULLY had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst YULONG DREAM had sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted App N Shahronnizam to replace Jockey App A Azizi as the rider of NOVA PHOENIX when the latter was wrongly declared.
Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NOVA PHOENIX (App N Shahronnizam).
YES BOSSY (HS Gill) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.20pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before declared to race again.
NOVA PHOENIX and MY BOSS (KC Wong) were slow into stride.
DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly outwards.
Passing the 300M, GOLD PLAN (SU Lim) drifted out under the whip, carrying BAKUTEH (S Salee) out and thereafter, continued to race tight and brushed on a number of occasions over the concluding stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of DOGE TO THE MOON (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
8 |
GOLD PLAN |
SU Lim |
1:26.9 |
|
2nd |
9 |
BAKUTEH |
S Salee |
|
Nk |
3rd |
12 |
MAGIC PLAYER |
AL Da Silva |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
1 |
BEAT THE LIGHT |
App P Haris |
|
Hd |
RACE 4(R0176) Open Maiden (WFA) – 1300m (lc)
RIVER DRAGON which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Nazir to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of LAGI BOLEH as the latter was medically stood down.
WE CAN DO IT (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
SUPER WHIRLWIND (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly.
RIVER DRAGON (AL Da Silva) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped SILVER STAR (KC Wong).
JERAM GOLD (R Narendran) and WE CAN DO IT entered the straight wide.
Passing the 300M, RIVER DRAGON drifted out under pressure.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
RIVER DRAGON |
AL Da Silva |
1:20.3 |
|
2nd |
4 |
LAGI BOLEH |
App A Nazir |
|
5 ¾ |
3rd |
2 |
OPERATION TIGER |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
½ |
4th |
6 |
SUPER WHIRLWIND |
App Z Syafifie |
|
¾ |
RACE 5 (R0177) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
CRAZY LOVE, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised near fore, 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 Z Syafifie to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of ZYGARDE.
At the start, BIG G (S Salee) had to steady when OCEAN LAW (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly inwards and ZYGARDE (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly outwards.
BIONICS (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.
NOVA FACTOR (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly and stumbled shortly thereafter.
At about the 700M, SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin) mis-strode taking the turn and duck out sharply, inconveniencing ZYGARDE and BROTHERLY LOVE (App N Shahronnizam).
ZYGARDE and FAST AND SUPER (App A Nazir) drifted out under pressure in the straight.
BIONICS drifted out under pressure in the concluding stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of BIG G revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
BIONICS |
SU Lim |
1:06.9 |
|
2nd |
5 |
NOVA FACTOR |
App P Haris |
|
1 ½ |
3rd |
3 |
FAST AND SUPER |
App A Nazir |
|
Sh |
4th |
6 |
ZYGARDE |
App Z Syafifie |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 6 (R0178) Class 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
ARAGON PEGASUS, a course scratching as it had sustained nail bind injury off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SALAMENCE which was up 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of ear-muffs on STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) within the stipulated time.
BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) hesitated as the start was effected and was slow into stride.
STRAIGHT N ARROW (App Z Syafifie) brushed the outside gate on jumping.
KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir) and SALAMENCE (SU Lim) bumped on jumping.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SIEW YUK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SIEW YUK revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of LAXON (App P Haris) revealed no obvious abnormality. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LAXON returned having cast its near fore plate.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
8 |
SALAMENCE |
SU Lim |
1:05.9 |
|
2nd |
9 |
STRAIGHT N ARROW |
App Z Syafifie |
|
5 ¾ |
3rd |
2 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
½ |
4th |
5 |
STORM TO WIN |
App A Azizi |
|
½ |
RACE 7 (R179) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)
Emergency acceptor COUNTRY LAW was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PROVOCATEUR which was down 25kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App N Shahronnizam to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of GREAT COMMAND.
Acting on veterinary advice that WASHINGTON (WW Cheah) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.18pm. WASHINGTON will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.
PROVOCATEUR (R Narendran) was slow into stride.
Passing the 1000M, Jockey R Narendran, the rider of PROVOCATEUR was hit by a clod of mud on his face, resulting in his vision being temporarily impaired and he was unable to assist his mount fully. He was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PURE PERFECTION (How Yang), PROVOCATEUR and SIRIUS (AL Da Silva) revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 1.5kg over.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
1 |
GREAT COMMAND |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:08.3 |
|
2nd |
7 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
App A Nazir |
|
3 ¼ |
3rd |
12 |
WHITE RABBIT |
KC Wong |
|
Sh |
4th |
8 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
HS Gill |
|
½ |
RACE 8 (R0180) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)
GROOVY and SWEET LOVE, both are course scratching. GROOVY had sustained nail bind injury near fore whilst SWEET LOVE had suffered from colic. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace Jockey R Narendran, as the rider of APIS when the latter was medically stood down.
Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.
VILLAGE WARRIOR (How Yang) was slow into stride and showed no pace, despite being urged.
APIS (J Chuah) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of VILLAGE WARRIOR reported that his mount was coughing during the race. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE WARRIOR revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, VILLAGE WARRIOR 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of TOM’S PHOENIX (App A Nazir) revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 1kg over.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MANDRAKE (App P Haris) and PEAKY BLINDER (HS Gill) had returned having cast their off fore plate and near hind plate respectively.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
BRANDENBURG |
KC Wong |
1:16.1 |
|
2nd |
6 |
YOU THINK SO |
App A Azizi |
|
Nk |
3rd |
9 |
APIS |
J Chuah |
|
1 ¼ |
4th |
1 |
PEAKY BLINDER |
HS Gill |
|
½ |
RACE 9 (R0181) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc)
The Panel of Stewards permitted the removal of blinker/pacifiers on GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) due to the rain.
App Z Syafifie, the rider of LEGEND OF THE SUN struck the outside gate on jumping The Club Medical Officer reported that App Z Syafifie had sustained injury to his right shoulder was certified unfit to ride.
SILENT BOSS (App N Sahronnizam) dipped on jumping.
From 1100M, FAST AND FEARLESS (HS Gill) was racing ungenerously, throwing its head up on several occasions.
Passing the 1000M, THUNDER SPIRIT (App P Haris) and FORTUNE STAR (KC Wong) were crowded and had to steadied when MONNGKOK STAR (J Chuah) shifted in and GLORIOUS BISCUIT rolled out, shying away from FAST AND FEARLESS.
FAST AND FEARLESS raced wide at the bend.
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE (AL Da Silva) and SILENT BOSS both entered the straight wide. SILENT BOSS continued to drift out and finished the race wide.
Passing the 250M, MOCHI (SU Lim) shifted out under pressure.
Post-race veterinary examinations of THUNDER SPIRIT revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and FAST AND FEARLESS revealed that the gelding was lame off fore. As such, both these geldings 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 |
5 |
SILENT BOSS |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:15.3 |
|
2nd |
7 |
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE |
AL Da Silva |
|
4 |
3rd |
6 |
MOCHI |
SU Lim |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
2 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¾ |
Change of Rider(s):
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
3 |
NOVA PHOENIX |
App A Azizi |
App N Shahronnizam |
Wrongly declared |
4 |
LAGI BOLEH |
R Rueven |
App A Nazir |
Medical |
5 |
ZYGARDE |
R Rueven |
App Z Syafifie |
Medical |
7 |
GREAT COMMAND |
R Rueven |
App N Shahronnizam |
Medical |
8 |
YOU THINK SO |
R Rueven |
App A Azizi |
Medical |
8 |
APIS |
R Narendran |
J Chuah |
Medical |
9 |
MONTANA FLASH |
R Rueven |
App A Azizi |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33274” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “FLEXI LAD” WHICH FINISHED 3RDPLACING IN RACE 8 (MRA 0085) CLASS 4(B) 1000M(sc) – SATURDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY 2025 -PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2025 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCEIN TERMS OF MRA RULES.
The Panel of Stewards opened an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 14th March at Perak Turf Club.
Evidence were taken from Trainer Stephen Cook, the trainer of FLEXI LAD, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.
The Panel of Stewards after hearing the evidence, decided to adjourn the inquiry to another date to be fixed.
STR Mohd Aizat Bin Abdul Malik, STR 27 (AM Aizat) was stood down from riding trackwork, barrier trials and test with effect from 15th March 2025 for failing to comply with the directive under MRA Rule 136(2) as read with MRA Rule 136 (3)(d) pending an inquiry on a date to be fixed.
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
22nd FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025
The report dated 6 March 2025 (V25/032) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22nd February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected,
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
22nd FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025
The report dated 6 March (V25/033) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22ndFebruary 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
2nd March 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
The report dated 13 March 2025 (V25/036) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 2nd March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “33318” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “33318” was reported to have been taken from the horse “REMO MAMA” which finished 2nd in Race 3 (R0150) on 2nd March 2025 at the Perak Turf Club March Meeting 2025.
On 13th March 2025 at about 5.45pm, Trainer WC Lim, the trainer of “REMO MAMA” was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer WC Lim was also advised that “REMO MAMA” cannot be entered to race until cleared by the PRTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).
An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
2nd March 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
The report dated 13 March 2025 (V25/036) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 2nd March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
After running of Race 1 today (Saturday, 15th March 2025), the Panel of Stewards opened an investigation into an incident involving Trainer KF Wong and Jockey KC Wong at the Scales. After hearing their explanations, it was established that Trainer KF Wong had acted in an aggressive manner towards Jockey KC Wong. Trainer KF Wong was warned that his conduct is unbecoming of a professional trainer and was advised that a repetition in the future, may lead to action being taken against him.
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
1 |
BULL RUN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
2 |
SHOQEET |
Sole bruise near hind |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
SILVER WARRIOR |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
BOSSKU |
Colic |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
THAI BAHT |
Bruised near hock |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
SILVER JOY |
Bruised near shoulder |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
DIAMOND PEGASUS |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
4 |
IRONSTORM |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
|
4 |
RAAYAN |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
MERCURIAL TURN |
Nail bind injury near fore |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
SPIDERMAN |
Sole bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
CLONE MAN |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
RAHOTU |
Bruised both hind fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
6 |
THE SWAN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
RICHARD MULE |
Sore right eye |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
COLONEL SON |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
PRTC – 15th 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 |
KING’S SPEECH |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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1 |
DRAGON WHISPERER |
Vet examination |
|
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1 |
A BETTER TOMORROW |
One starting stall test |
|
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2 |
MAGICAL PARK |
Vet examination |
|
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2 |
NOW PICTURE |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
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3 |
BORN TO WIN, LIM’S HOPEFULLY & YULONG DREAM |
Vet examination each |
|
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3 |
YES BOSSY |
One starting stall test |
|
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4 |
Nil |
|
|
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5 |
CRAZY LOVE |
Vet examination |
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5 |
BIG G |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
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6 |
ARAGON PEGASUS |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
WASHINGTON |
1000M & vet exam. |
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8 |
GROOVY & SWEET LOVE |
Vet examination each |
|
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8 |
VILLAGE WARRIOR |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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9 |
THUNDER SPIRIT & FAST AND FEARLESS |
1000M & vet exam. each |
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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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R3 |
Tr K Coetzee |
NOVA PHOENIX |
15/3/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c ) |
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R6 |
Tr HS Lim |
STORM TO WIN |
15/3/2025 |
RM250/- |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |