STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2025
SATURDAY – 11TH JANUARY 2025
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. M.Vengetraman (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 (R0016) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Ruzaini to replace Jockey AK Lim, as the rider of HENG XING when the latter was medically stood down.
Acting on veterinary advice that EKRAAR PHOENIX (App SN Shiva) was lame near hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.39pm. EKRAAR PHOENIX will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
MIEJ (Y Aify) which stood as the start was affected, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
KOTA RANGER (App Z Syafifie) had a tendency to hang out in the straight.
SILVER STAR (KC Wong) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SILVER STAR and BLACK TAIPAN (AL Da Silva) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
A BEAUTIFUL MIND |
HS Gill |
1:44.7 |
|
2nd |
1 |
BULL RUN |
App M Ekdihar |
|
Nk |
3rd |
9 |
HENG XING |
S Ruzaini |
|
6 ¼ |
4th |
6 |
KOTA RANGER |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R0017) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey AK Lim, as the rider of FORTUNE STAR.
VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
D’GREAT TIMING (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
Passing 200M-mark, FORTUNE STAR (App SN Shiva) hung in under pressure.
Post-race veterinary examinations of VILLAGE TYCOON and BANG BINGO (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT MAGIC (App S Shazmin) returned with respiratory distress and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
An Inquiry into the riding and handling of VILLAGE TYCOON will be held on a date to be fixed.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
FORTUNE STAR |
App SN Shiva |
1:44.0 |
|
2nd |
5 |
COLONEL CHIEF |
KC Wong |
|
Nk |
3rd |
1 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
S Ruzaini |
|
3 |
4th |
11 |
TIN’S MACHINE |
S Salee |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 3 (R0018) CLASS 4(B) – 1600m (lc)
LEGEND OF THE SUN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FOUNTAIN OF FAME (HS Gill) which cast its near fore plate at the Parade Ring, had to be re-shod, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Acting on a report from the Starter that STAR LEGEND (App P Haris) was unable to boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.35pm. STAR LEGEND will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
MAVERICK (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly.
WISEMAN (S Ruzaini), JB KAINGEH (AL Da Silva) and SALAAM NAMASTEY (KC Wong) were slow into stride.
DISCRETELY RED (R Rueven) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
Approaching the 400M, SALAAM NAMASTEY switched out to obtain a clear running.
Jockey AL Da Silva, the rider JB KAINGEH eased his mount from the 400M when he felt something amiss. A post-race veterinary examination of JB KAINGEH revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App A Nazir, the rider of LOOKS GOOD was shown the video of his ride and after hearing his explanations, the Panel of Stewards warned him that he must endeavour to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.
A post-race veterinary examination of WISEMAN revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, 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 |
3 |
FOUNTAIN OF FAME |
HS Gill |
1:44.0 |
|
2nd |
7 |
MR MONDELLO |
WW Cheah |
|
1 ½ |
3rd |
2 |
SALAAM NAMASTEY |
KC Wong |
|
6 ¾ |
4th |
10 |
MAVERICK |
Y Aify |
|
¾ |
RACE 4 (R0019) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (lc)
Trainer SY Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove the use of blinkers on STYLE OF DRAGON (App SN Shiva) within the stipulated time.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Low to replace App P Haris, as the rider of LIM’S HOPEFULLY when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
LAGI BOLEH (R Rueven) and MGR ROCKET (App Z Syafifie) both stumbled shortly after jumping.
TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly.
LIM’S HOPEFULLY (KC Low) and UNLIMITED STAR (How Yang) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of UNLIMITED STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of UNLIMITED STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S HOPEFULLY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer SY Lim will be questioned regarding the improved performance of STYLE OF DRAGON.
An Inquiry into the riding and handling of BAKUTEH (App M Ekdihar) will be held on a date to be fixed.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
STYLE OF DRAGON |
App SN Shiva |
1:32.9 |
|
2nd |
7 |
TALKINGTALKINGGURU |
KC Wong |
|
Nk |
3rd |
1 |
PRODIGAL |
WW Cheah |
|
1 ¼ |
4th |
8 |
MGR ROCKET |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R0020) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc)
Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on PERFECT MISSION (KC Tham).
HARI HARI HAPPY (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly and stumbled shortly after the start.
CAVANA (S Ruzaini) dipped shortly after jumping.
PERFECT MISSION and BOSSKU (KC Low) were both racing keenly in the early stages.
BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong) had a tendency to hang out in the straight.
Passing the 400M, HARI HARI HAPPY drifted out under pressure and brushed RAAYAN (Y Aify).
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of YES BOSSY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN SHOW (App Z Syafifie) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality. As such, GOLDEN SHOW 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 |
4 |
MODRIC |
S Salee |
1:32.2 |
|
2nd |
9 |
RAAYAN |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¼ |
3rd |
2 |
PERFECT MISSION |
KC Tham |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
6 |
HARI HARI HAPPY |
App SN Shiva |
|
Nk |
RACE 6 (R0021) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc)
CIANGO, TRINITY GENERAL, CHOSEN ONE, NOVA FACTOR and FAST AND FEARLESS, all are course scratching. CIANGO had sustained stone bruise near fore cannon. TRINITY GENERAL had sustained sore back whilst CHOSEN ONE and NOVA FACTOR had sustained stone bruised near fore respectively. FAST AND FEARLESS had sustained sole bruise near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on KANTHAKA (KC Tham).
KANTHAKA which cast its off fore plate behind the barriers, had to be re-shod, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) stumbled shortly after the start.
Over the concluding stages, KANTHAKA shifted out under pressure, carrying WAR FRONTIER (App A Nazir) wide.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BLEU MARINE (WW Cheah), GLORIOUS BISCUIT, SWEET LOVE (App M Ekdihar) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SWEET LOVE and SILENT BOSS (S Ruzaini) both returned having cast their near fore plates.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
7 |
WAR FRONTIER |
App A Nazir |
1:15.8 |
|
2nd |
1 |
KANTHAKA |
KC Tham |
|
½ |
3rd |
4 |
BRANDENBURG |
HS Gill |
|
5 ¼ |
4th |
3 |
THE MAMBA |
App Z Syafifie |
|
3 |
RACE 7 (R0022) ENRICH STAKES (A) – 1200m (sc)
MEGA OCEAN (S Salee) showed no pace, despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BURGUNDY BUBBLES (KC Wong) and MEGA OCEAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BURGUNDY BUBBLES returned having cast its off hind plate.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
4 |
VINCENT’S STAR |
R Rueven |
1:14.6 |
|
2nd |
3 |
LEONG MA BISCUIT |
How Yang |
|
½ |
3rd |
1 |
STORM EIGHTY-THREE |
Y Aify |
|
3 ¼ |
4th |
5 |
BURGUNDY BUBBLES |
KC Wong |
|
Nk |
RACE 8 (R0023) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)
GOLD SKY EXPRESS, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
KIPEH 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.
ALWAYS INNOCENT (App SN Shiva) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
KIPEH (J Chuah) and NOVA PHOENIX (App A Nazir) bumped on jumping.
HORSE KING (Y Aify) and WASHINGTON (App S Shazmin) were both obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 250M, KIPEH dipped.
Approaching 200M, BIG G (App M Ekdihar) shifted in away from the whip.
Jockey R Rueven, 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.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PURE PERFECTION (S Ruzaini), BIZAR WINS (HS Gill) and HORSE KING revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
KIPEH |
J Chuah |
1:10.6 |
|
2nd |
1 |
BIG G |
App M Ekdihar |
|
1 ½ |
3rd |
5 |
ALWAYS INNOCENT |
App SN Shiva |
|
2 ¾ |
4th |
3 |
SIEW YUK |
R Rueven |
|
¾ |
RACE 9 (R0024) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
MY BOSS, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CAVALLA COURT 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.
Trainer P Lee was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers on GALAXY LAW (R Rueven) within the stipulated time.
FLYING BABY (KC Low) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
STARDICE (App SN Shiva) was racing keenly in the early stages.
Approaching the 700M, GALAXY LAW had to steady when FLYING BABY rolled inwards slightly and shortly thereafter, GALAXY LAW was racing ungenerously on the inside of FLYING BABY until about to the 500M.
Passing the 150M, LET’S COME ON BABY (App M Ekdihar) and GALAXY LAW brushed.
Over the concluding stages, RAHOTU (App Z Syafifie) was held up for a run when GALAXY LAW rolled inwards and STARDICE rolled outwards.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CAVALLA COURT (Y Aify), STARDICE and SUPER DRAGON (How Yang) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon conducted an examination of the mouth of GALAXY LAW, which revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
5 |
FAST AND SUPER |
S Ruzaini |
1:10.8 |
|
2nd |
1 |
KNIGHT LOVE |
App A Nazir |
|
Nk |
3rd |
7 |
CHAR KWAY TEOW |
HS Gill |
|
2 ½ |
4th |
3 |
GALAXY LAW |
R Rueven |
|
2 ¼ |
RACE 10 (R0025) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
BALIN, 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.
HEY BOSS 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.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace App P Haris, as the rider of ZAC ACE.
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on CASTLE OCEAN (How Yang).
GOLD PLAN (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
At about the 900M, ZAC ACE (J Chuah) dipped.
RETALLICA (HS Gill) dipped at the about 700M.
GOLD PLAN was hanging out in the straight.
CASTLE OCEAN which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HEY BOSS (KC Low) and STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
RETALLICA |
HS Gill |
1:10.5 |
|
2nd |
6 |
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE |
Y Aify |
|
Nk |
3rd |
8 |
FEEL THE FIRE |
R Rueven |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
1 |
ZAC ACE |
J Chuah |
|
3 |
RACE 11 (R0026) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1100m (sc)
STEADY BOSS which was down 20kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
STEADY BOSS (App SN Shiva) and TRUDAUGHTER (App M Ekdihar) were both slow into stride.
STEADY BOSS showed no early pace, despite being urged.
FIGHT TO WIN (KC Wong) drifted out passing the 700M.
COUNTRY LAW (KC Low) and FIGHT TO WIN raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 200M, FLEXI LAD (App Z Syafifie) drifted out under pressure, carrying SILVER WARRIOR (S Ruzaini) and TOM’S PHOENIX (R Rueven) wide and finished the race wide.
INVINCIBLE KINGDOM (WW Cheah) and STEADY BOSS, which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of INVINCIBLE KINGDOM reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of INVINCIBLE KINGDOM revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of STEADY BOSS and SUPER WHIRLWIND (App A Nazir) revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of COUNTRY LAW revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, 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 |
8 |
FLEXI LAD |
App Z Syafifie |
1:09.9 |
|
2nd |
6 |
SILVER WARRIOR |
S Ruzaini |
|
5 |
3rd |
3 |
TOM’S PHOENIX |
R Rueven |
|
1 ½ |
4th |
2 |
THUNDER SPIRIT |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¾ |
Change of Rider(s):
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
1 |
HENG XING |
AK Lim |
S Ruzaini |
Medical |
2 |
FORTUNE STAR |
AK Lim |
App SN Shiva |
Medical |
4 |
LIM’S HOPEFULLY |
App P Haris |
KC Low |
Medical |
7 |
MEGA OCEAN |
AK Lim |
S Salee |
Medical |
8 |
NOVA PHOENIX |
App P Haris |
App A Nazir |
Medical |
9 |
FAST AND SUPER |
AK Lim |
S Ruzaini |
Medical |
9 |
LET’S COME ON BABY |
App P Haris |
App M Ekdihar |
Medical |
10 |
ZAC ACE |
App P Haris |
J Chuah |
Medical |
10 |
FEEL THE FIRE |
AK Lim |
R Rueven |
Medical |
11 |
SILVER WARRIOR |
HS Gill |
S Ruzaini |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
29th DECEMBER – PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 9th December (V24/210) 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 30th December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
29th DECEMBER – PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 9th January (V24/211) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 30th December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
PERAK DECEMBER RACE MEETING 2024 – SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER 2024 – RACE 6(R1113) CLASS 5(B) -1100M(sc)
The Panel of Stewards on Monday, 6th January 2025 concluded an Inquiry into the riding and handling of HORSE KING, trained by Trainer HS Lim and ridden by App H Haikal
Evidence were taken from Trainer HS Lim and App H Haikal, in the presence of his Master Trainer HY Cheng and after reviewing all angles of the video, App H Haikal, the rider of HORSE KING 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:
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From the 1000M-mark to the 400M-mark, he failed to make sufficient effort to improve his position to race behind PROVOCATEUR (HK Cheng), as per his riding instructions to be handy, thus preventing his mount to race to its best advantage.
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From the 400M-mark to the end of the race, App H Haikal failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination when his mount was running on strongly.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account App H Haikal’s riding records and mitigating factors. App H Haikal was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months to be served consecutively from the suspension incurred from his ride on ASIAN JET in Race 3 (R1110) on 14th December 2024, i.e. effective from 6th March 2025 and to expire on 5th May 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Twenty Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (1.05pm).
Subsequently, App H Haikal lodged an appeal against the findings and severity of the penalty imposed for his ride on HORSE KING in the above race. The appeal proper will be held on a date to be fixed.
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
1 |
SHOQEET |
Swollen fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
MONGKOK STAR |
Bruised off hock |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
FIRE AWAY |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN |
Bruised off hock |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
SIVAJI ROCKET |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
CRAZY LOVE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
MATILDA |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
10 |
FLYING SPIDER |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
PRTC – 11TH JANUARY 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
EKRAAR PHOENIX & SILVER STAR |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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1 |
MIEJ |
One starting stall test |
|
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2 |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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3 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
Vet examination |
|
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3 |
STAR LEGEND |
One starting stall test |
|
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3 |
WISEMAN & JB KAINGEH |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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4 |
LIM’S HOPEFULLY & UNLIMITED STAR |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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5 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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6 |
CIANGO, TRINITY GENERAL, CHOSEN ONE, NOVA FACTOR & FAST AND FEARLESS |
Vet examination each |
|
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7 |
Nil |
|
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8 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS |
Vet examination |
|
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9 |
MY BOSS |
Vet examination |
|
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10 |
BALIN |
Vet examination |
|
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10 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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11 |
INVINCIBLE KINGDOM, STEADY BOSS & COUNTRY LAW |
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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R4 |
Tr SY Lim |
STYLE OF DRAGON |
11/1/2025 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R5 |
Tr HY Cheng |
PERFECT MISSION |
11/1/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R6 |
Tr HY Cheng |
KANTHAKA |
11/1/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R9 |
Tr P Lee |
GALAXY LAW |
11/1/2025 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R10 |
Tr HS Lim |
CASTLE OCEAN |
11/1/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
R2 |
Jockey KC Tham & Trainer I Ismadi (VILLAGE TYCOON) |
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R4 |
Trainer SY Lim (STYLE OF DRAGON) |
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R4 |
App M Ekdihar & Trainer P Lee (BAKUTEH) |