STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2023

DAY 3, SATURDAY – 28^TH JANUARY 2023

RACE 3 (R102) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)      

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, App A Azizi, the rider of LEEDSTHEWAY, in the presence of his master Trainer T Asogan,  pleaded guilty to a charge for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii), in that he failed to give his mount sufficient rein, resulting in his mount jumping awkwardly, throwing its head. 

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account App A Azizi’s guilty plea, disciplinary records and mitigating factors.   App A Azizi was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month, effective from Sunday, 29^th January 2023 and to expire on Tuesday, 28^th February 2023, both dates inclusive.   He was advised of his right of appeal (2.50pm).

RACE 4 (R103) CLASS 5 (A)  -1400m (sc)   

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today into the running and handling of STAGESHOW, Jockey KC Tham, the rider of STAGESHOW was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. 

The particulars of the charge are that, after getting a good jump, he unnecessarily restrained his mount between 1300M-mark and the 600M-mark, placing his mount further back than instructed, thereby resulting in his mount being placed at a disadvantage.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey KC Tham’s riding records and mitigating factors.  Jockey KC Tham was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, effective Monday, 30^th January 2023 and to expire on Monday, 29^th May 2023, both dates inclusive.  In addition, he was fined the sum of RM10,000/-.   He was advised of his right of appeal (6.35pm).

An inquiry will be held at a date to be fixed into statements made by Trainer Evert van Breukelen and Assistant Trainer Khor Peng Hwa during the above inquiry.

PENANG  JANUARY MEETING 2023  SATURDAY, 14^TH JANUARY 2023

RACE 1 (R 046) CLASS 5(B) – 1600M 

At the conclusion of the Inquiry today (Saturday, 28^th January 2023) into the running and handling of JEFFREY (SU Lim) at Perak Turf Club.

After hearing further evidence from Trainer HS Lim, the trainer of JEFFREY, Jockey SU Lim, the rider of JEFFREY and his witnesses Jockeys KC Tham and S Ruzaini and reviewing the videos, Jockey SU Lim was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. 

The particulars of the charge are that, after having been slightly inconvenienced at the start by LIM’S KEYWAY (R Rueven), Jockey SU Lim then allowed his mount to drop to the back of the field when his instructions were to be handy.   Thereafter, he took his mount unnecessarily wide entering the backstraight, placing it at a disadvantage.

In assessing the penalty, the Stipendiary Stewards took into account Jockey SU Lim’s disciplinary records and mitigating factors.   Jockey SU Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, effective from Monday, 30^th January 2023 and to expire on Monday, 29^th May 2023, both dates inclusive.   In addition, Jockey SU Lim was fined the sum of RM20,000/-.   He was advised of his right appeal (12.00 noon).