Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 25^TH AUGUST 2024

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng– Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Sreeravineshwaran Singam – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0817) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc) FAST FLYING 2006 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors RAINBOW FISH, SHYLOCK and PENANG STAR were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The Panel of Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer S Cook to remove pacifier on DIAMOND PEGASUS due to the soft going today.

DIAMOND PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) which cast its near fore plate behind the barriers, was re-shod, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

DIAMOND PEGASUS jumped awkwardly.

PROVOCATEUR (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, shifted inwards to race behind the field.

CHERISH (SU Lim) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

TAIWAN CAPTAIN (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 300M-mark, CHERISH was eased up when the rider felt something amiss with his mount. A post-race veterinary examination of CHERISH 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.

Jockeys HK Cheng (BEYOND SACRED), L De Souza (FLYING SPIDER), R Rueven (TAIWAN CAPTAIN) and App Z Syafifie (MGR ROCKET), all reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of MGR ROCKET (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DIAMOND PEGASUS returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	1:21.5
2^nd	1	BEYOND SACRED	HK Cheng		5 ¾
3^rd	5	SHANGANI	M Ganeesh		Ns
4^th	12	YULONG DREAM	KC Low		Hd

RACE 2 (R0818) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc) SUPREME ECHO 2003 HANDICAP

CAVANA, a course scratching as it had sustained respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor JULIUS CAESAR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

THAI BAHT (S Hafis) had to be steadied when GENERAL CHENG (L De Souza) jumped awkwardly outwards and STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) jumped awkwardly inwards, losing ground.

FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

ADIRA PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys Y Aify (SOLID EIGHTY-THREE), R Rueven (GEORGETOWN), App A Azizi (STORM TO WIN), HS Gill (KNIGHT LOVE), L De Souza (GENERAL CHENG) and App Z Syafifie (ADIRA PEGASUS), all reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of GENERAL CHENG revealed that the gelding returned with a cut on its right cannon and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. BALL AND CHAIN (SU Lim) returned with respiratory distress 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)]
1^st	9	BRANDENBURG	WW Cheah	1:20.4
2^nd	11	THAI BAHT	S Hafis		7 ¾
3^rd	2	ELITE SAINT	S Salee		Sh
4^th	1	SOLID EIGHTY-THREE	Y Aify		Sh

RACE 3 (R0819) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc) SOLO VENTURE 2004 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor WINNING SMILE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

ULURU (R Narendran) slipped as the start was effected, brushed the inside gate and was slow into stride.

JJ STAR (App N Shahronnizam) and CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) were slow into stride.

CIRCUIT STAR raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Jockey HS Gill (CIRCUIT STAR), App H Haikal (HI KARAKA) and Jockey R Rueven (COUNTRY LAW), all reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of I’M SMART GREY (S Saddam) and ULURU revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of BAKUTEH (S Hafis) today, Trainer P Lee stated that the extra distance and the going today in his opinion, had contributed to its improved performance. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	BAKUTEH	S Hafis	1:21.7
2^nd	6	BULLSEYE	Y Aify		Nk
3^rd	8	HI KARAKA	App H Haikal		½
4^th	1	ROCK N ROLL	App A Azizi		1 ¼

RACE 4(R0820) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300m (lc) WORTH THE WAIT 2010 STAKES

WE CAN DO IT (S Hafis) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

Acting on a report from the Starter that WE CAN DO IT could not be boxed, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.22pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

EKRAAR PHOENIX (Y Aify) was slow into stride.

Jockey KC Low, the rider of FLEXI LAD was questioned regarding his ride. He reported that after getting a good jump, his mount had a tendency to shy away from runners on the outside and thereafter, raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages. He also reported that his mount dipped on a few occasions rounding the turn. The Panel of Stewards were not entirely satisfied with his explanations, and he was warned that he should ride all his mounts out in a manner to as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	GOLD PLAN	S Saddam	1:22.8
2^nd	1	SALAAM NAMASTEY	HS Gill		3 ¼
3^rd	4	EKRAAR PHOENIX	Y Aify		1
4^th	2	NIMBUS FLARE	App S Shazmin		Hd

RACE 5 (R0821) LISTED RACE – 1400m (lc) CHARITY CUP

Emergency acceptors NO REGRETS and LEONG MA BISCUIT were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Trainer I Ismadi was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on VINCENT’S STAR (KC Tham).

CHICAGO STAR (R Narendran) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

CASTELO (Y Aify) was tightened for room when CHICAGO STAR jumped awkwardly inwards and JOEY (KC Low) jumped awkwardly outwards.

TEOCHEW KID (S Ruzaini) and VINCENT’S STAR were slow into stride.

Passing the 1100M-mark, AHTIMS KLIS (S Saddam) had to steady when CHICAGO STAR rolled inwards. Jockey R Narendran, the rider of CHICAGO STAR was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

STORM EIGHTY-THREE (App Z Syafifie) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Jockey L De Souza (STREETS OF FIRE), App Z Syafifie (STORM EIGHTY-THREE) and Jockey S Ruzaini (TEOCHEW KID) all reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STREETS OF FIRE (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and CHICAGO STAR returned with respiratory distress. As such, CHICAGO STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	TRIGGER PEGASUS	App A Azizi	1:26.9
2^nd	5	QUICKEN AWAY	R Rueven		½
3^rd	2	CHINESE TEA	M Ganeesh		1 ¼
4^th	11	CASTELO	Y Aify		½

RACE 6 (R0822) COSMO D – 1600m (lc) CINDY’S PET 1999 STAKE

DARCY, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail bind injury off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MIEJ (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

Passing the 150M-mark, the whip of Jockey L De Souza, the rider of MR MONDELLO was accidentally struck off by Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of NORTHERN STAR.

App S Shazmin who rode his 40^th winner on LANKARAN today, he will be permitted to claim 2kgs with effect from 26^th August 2024.

App Z Syafifie (CAPTAIN PEGASUS), Jockey Y Aify (SUCCESS STREET), App A Azizi (CHER) and Jockey AK Lim (MIEJ) all reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of CAPTAIN PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	LANKARAN	App S Shazmin	1:41.2
2^nd	4	NORTHERN STAR	S Ruzaini		Sh
3^rd	5	MR MONDELLO	L De Souza		½
4^th	8	CHER	App A Azizi		1 ¾

RACE 7 (R0823) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc) FOX HUNT 2001 HANDICAP

BORN TO WIN, a course scratching as it had sustained laceration off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Approaching the 1100M-mark, MODRIC bucked badly, unbalancing its rider, Jockey S Salee who was dislodged. SOMAR which was following, was hampered, unbalancing its rider, App A Azizi who was also dislodged. BALIN (App P Haris) which was racing on the outside, had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen riders. MODRIC will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App A Azizi was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations. Jockey S Salee was stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the remainder of the day.

LAXON (S Hafis) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of LAXON revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of LAXON, ridden by Jockey S Hafis. After taking initial evidence from Jockey S Hafis and reviewing the video of the race, the Panel of Stewards adjourned the inquiry for Jockey S Hafis to produce his witness at the date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	DISCRETELY RED	S Saddam	1:13.5
2^nd	1	SUN PALACE	App S Shazmin		1
3^rd	7	FLYING BABY	HK Cheng		2 ¾
4^th	3	PEAKY BLINDER	HS Gill		½

RACE 8 (R0824) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc) NOBLE HERO 2000 HANDICAP

EMPHATIC, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen near hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that HEARTS OF GOLD (WW Cheah) had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.12pm. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace Jockey S Salee as the rider of BURGUNDY BUBBLES when the latter was medically stood down.

Acting on veterinary advice that DOCTOR GINGER (M Ganeesh) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.44pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of THUNDER SPIRIT reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LEGEND OF THE SUN (SU Lim) revealed that the gelding had returned with epiglottic entrapment and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again and THUNDER SPIRIT (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey S Hafis, the rider of FA FA STAR was found guilty to a charge for contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The particulars of the charge are that:-

He failed to give sufficient reins to FA FA STAR to jump on terms with the field, resulting in FA FA STAR throwing its head up and losing considerable ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Hafis’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey S Hafis was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, effective from Monday, 26^th August 2024 and to expire on Friday, 25^th October 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM15,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Fifteen Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (6.45pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	VILLAGE STAR	KC Tham	1:12.6
2^nd	5	SILENT BOSS	S Ruzaini		1 ½
3^rd	1	EXDREAM	App Z Syafifie		½
4^th	11	BURGUNDY BUBBLES	AK Lim		Hd

RACE 9 (R0825) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) PACIFIC TYCOON 2002 HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace App A Azizi as the rider of GOLDEN SHOW when the latter was medically stood down.

LET’S COME ON BABY (KC Low) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Passing the 200M-mark, LET’S COME ON BABY had to switch out over the heels of CASTLE OCEAN (J Chuah) and GREATEST ALL TIME (HK Cheng) to obtain clear running.

Jockeys Y Aify and AK Lim, the riders of IPOH KAIGEH and LEGACY FIGHTER respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of IPOH KAIGEH and LEGACY FIGHTER revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of CASTLE OCEAN 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GOLDEN SHOW	App Z Syafifie	1:00.0
2^nd	1	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	S Ruzaini		1 ¾
3^rd	7	JAPAN CAPTAIN	S Saddam		1 ¼
4^th	6	MIRACLE STAR	SU Lim		1 ½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
8	BURGUNDY BUBBLES	S Salee	AK Lim	Medical
9	GOLDEN SHOW	App A Azizi	App Z Syafifie	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2024, SUNDAY – 18^th AUGUST 2024

RACE 4 (R0790) – CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(sc)

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of LANKARAN (App S Shazmin), Trainer S Hamilton stated that LANKARAN had been working well. In her opinion, the apprentice allowance and going had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. Her attention is drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) pertaining to in-and-out running.

RACE 7 (R0793) – CLASS 5(A) – 1100m(sc)

Trainer KF Wong reported that during the week, there was nothing amiss with SECRET AGENT (M Ganeesh) after the race.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	STARHARMONY	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
3	MAGICAL PARK	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet examination
3	NOVA PHOENIX	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
6	RULE THE WORLD	Sole Bruise off fore	Vet examination
7	JAZZ BAND	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
8	GENERAL QIN	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
9	NEW GARDEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	FIRE AWAY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	ORDOS LEGEND	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 25^th AUGUST 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	CHERISH				1000M & vet exam
2	CAVANA & GENERAL CHENG				Vet examination each
2	ADIRA PEGASUS & BALL AND CHAIN				1000M & vet exam each
4	WE CAN DO IT				One starting stall test
5	CHICAGO STAR				1000M & vet exam
6	DARCY				Vet examination
7	BORN TO WIN				Vet examination
7	MODRIC & LAXON				1000M & vet exam each
8	EMPHATIC & HEARTS OF GOLD				Vet examination each
8	LEGEND OF THE SUN & DOCTOR GINGER				1000M & vet exam each
9	CASTLE OCEAN				1000M & vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R5		Tr I Ismadi	VINCENT’S STAR	25/8/2024		RM100/-	65(5)(c)
R8		Jockey S Hafis	FA FA STAR	25/8/2024		RM15,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s) R8		Jockey S Hafis (FA FA STAR)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of two months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Follow-up(s)		R7	Jockey S Hafis (LAXON)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 18^TH AUGUST 2024

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 4 – SOFT, RACE 5 to 9 – YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam– Racing Steward (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 (R0787) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (lc)

BEAT THE LIGHT, 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.

Emergency acceptor BALIN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Due to the Vet’s failure to endorse the EI vaccination 0status to be current on the equine passport of FA FA STAR (S Hafis) that was done on 10^th August 2024 and confirmed by the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC, the Panel of Stewards treated this case as an exception, and permitted FA FA STAR to start today. However, the Panel of Stewards will not allow horses under similar circumstances to race in future.

FA FA STAR brushed the outside gate on jumping.

ONE ABRACADABRA (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards, unbalancing its rider momentarily.

Passing the 300M-mark, AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) shifted in away from the whip.

LUPIN (HS Gill) and ONE ABRACADABRA were obliged to race wide.

Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of DOCTOR GINGER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DOCTOR GINGER revealed no obvious abnormality and had returned having cast its near fore plate.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LUPIN that had bled and as such, the gelding 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 ONE ABRACADABRA revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	AUTUMN BLITZ	AK Lim	1:12.0
2^nd	4	GLORIOUS BISCUIT	KC Tham		½
3^rd	7	JB KAINGEH	R Rueven		½
4^th	1	EXDREAM	L De Souza		2 ¼

RACE 2 (R0788) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

BULL RUN (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly inward and bumped BANG BINGO (S Ruzaini).

BANG BINGO, EKRAAR PHOENIX (Y Aify) and SHYLOCK (HS Gill) showed no early pace despite being urged.

SOON YOU THINK (S Saddam) and EKRAAR PHOENIX raced wide around the turn.

Passing the 150M-mark, SPEEDY SWALLOW (SU Lim) shifted out over the heels of BINTANG TIMOR (S Hafis) to obtain a clear run.

A post-race veterinary examination of BINTANG TIMOR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	MAESTRO	AK Lim	1:38.1
2^nd	7	ADIRA PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		2 ¾
3^rd	8	BULL RUN	R Rueven		Hd
4^th	3	FLYING SPIDER	App P Haris		4 ¾

RACE 3 (R0789) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

Trainer I Ismadi was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers on VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham) within the stipulated time.

MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, TRINITY HONOR (M Ganeesh) had to steady when tightened for room when BLACK TAIPAN (S Ruzaini) shifted out and THE JEWELLER (S Saddam) shifted inwards.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

MAGICAL PARK was obliged to race wide on the bend.

TRINITY HONOR entered the straight wide and finished the race wide.

Jockey S Hafis, the rider of MAGICAL PARK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MAGICAL PARK revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPREME SUCCESS (S Salee) and THE JEWELLER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer I Ismadi was questioned with regards to the improved performance of VILLAGE TYCOON today. He explained that VILLAGE TYCOON was racing with a weaker field and the addition of blinkers had benefited its run today. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	VILLAGE TYCOON	KC Tham	1:39.8
2^nd	6	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	R Rueven		½
3^rd	8	BLACK TAIPAN	S Ruzaini		3 ¼
4^th	4	D’GREAT SWIFT	SU Lim		¾

RACE 4 (R0790) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc)

ROCK N ROLL, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GOLDEN SHOW which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

Due to the Vet’s failure to endorse the EI vaccination status to be current on the equine passport of LANKARAN (App S Shazmin) that was done on 10^th August 2024 and confirmed by the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of SLTC, the Panel of Stewards treated this case as an exception and permitted LANKARAN to start today. However, the Panel of Stewards will not allow horses under similar circumstances to race in future.

ULURU (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly inwards.

A post-race veterinary examination of TRAFALGAR (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey M Ganeesh was questioned with regards to his ride on ORDOS LEGEND. He explained that ORDOS LEGEND jumped awkwardly and he was unable to place his mount into the race, as the gelding showed no pace despite being urged. His explanation was noted, however he was advised to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

As Trainer Ms S Hamilton was not on course today, she will be questioned with regards to the improved performance of LANKARAN on a date to be fixed.

The state of track was upgraded to “Yielding” after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	LANKARAN	App S Shazmin	1:26.3
2^nd	2	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven		Nk
3^rd	10	ULURU	R Narendran		¾
4^th	12	BULLSEYE	Y Aify		½

RACE 5 (R0791) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)

CHERISH and USA CAPTAIN both are course scratching. CHERISH had sustained bruised both fore fetlocks whilst USA CAPTAIN had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ANOTHER SHOW which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin) and BEIJING STAR (HS Gill) were slow into stride.

ANOTHER SHOW (S Ruzaini) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey KC Low, the rider of YULONG DREAM, placed 3^rd against UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at the 200M-mark. After considering all the evidence and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.

App S Shazmin and Jockey HS Gill, the riders of FLAMING DASH and BEIJING STAR respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FLAMING DASH and BEIJING STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MIGHT IS RIGHT (App N Shahronnizam) and ANOTHER SHOW revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App Z Syafifie, the rider of MGR ROCKET in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MGR ROCKET at about the 200M-mark, he persevere using his whip on his right hand, resulting in his mount shifting inwards, carrying UNLIMITED STAR inwards and inconvenienced YULONG DREAM (KC Low) which was racing on the rails.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors. App Z Syafifie was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days. Acting under MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the suspension to take effect from Monday, 26^th August 2024 and to expire on Sunday, 8^th September 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5.40pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	UNLIMITED STAR	S Saddam	1:26.3
2^nd	9	MGR ROCKET	App Z Syafifie		½
3^rd	13	YULONG DREAM	KC Low		Sh
4^th	12	WINNING SMILE	App A Nazir		¾

RACE 6 (R0792) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc) PORDASI GOODWILL CUP 2024

STAR LEGEND, VILLAGE STAR and STRAIGHT N ARROW all are course scratching. STAR LEGEND has sustained off fore frog injury. VILLAGE STAR had sustained sole bruise near fore whilst STRAIGHT N ARROW had sustained a nail prick injury near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PEER GYNT (KC Low) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

DISCRETELY RED (R Rueven) and GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim) were both racing keenly in the early and middle stages.

PERFECT MISSION (HK Cheng) was obliged to race wide on the bend.

MAVERICK (SU Lim) entered the straight wide.

Approaching the 100M-mark, NORTHERN STAR (S Ruzaini) was held up behind CAPTAIN PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) and had to switch out for clear running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of NORTHERN STAR and PEER GYNT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	MANDRAKE	S Hafis	1:25.3
2^nd	12	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim		¾
3^rd	4	LOOKS GOOD	S Saddam		1 ¼
4^th	14	SUCCESS STREET	Y Aify		1 ½

RACE 7 (R0793) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc)

SIVAJI ROCKET, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail bend near fore foot and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ELITE SAINT which was up 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of IPOH KAIGEH when the latter was certified unwell.

GREATEST ALL TIME (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly outwards.

JULIUS CAESAR (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly.

BAKUTEH (S Hafis) was slow into stride and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.

HARVEYWALLBANGER (AK Lim) stumbled at approximately the 1000M-mark.

SECRET AGENT (M Ganeesh) was obliged to race wide on the bend.

Passing the 300M-mark, BAKUTEH shifted in away from the whip.

SECRET AGENT was eased up from the 100M-mark when Jockey M Ganeesh felt something amiss with his mount. A post-race veterinary examination of SECRET AGENT revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer KF Wong, the trainer of SECRET AGENT was advised to report back to the Stewards, should he finds anything amiss with the gelding during the week. The gelding which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	IPOH KAIGEH	Y Aify	1:06.2
2^nd	8	GREATEST ALL TIME	HK Cheng		1
3^rd	2	HARVEYWALLBANGER	AK Lim		2
4^th	1	ELITE SAINT	App A Nazir		1 ¼

RACE 8 (R0794) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

Emergency acceptor LEGACY FIGHTER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

KRATOS (HK Cheng) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 4.20pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

NOVA FACTOR (App P Haris) jumped outwards sharply and had to be straightened.

FAST AND SUPER (App A Nazir) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

NOVA FACTOR was held up from the 150M-mark to the final 50M-mark and had to switch over the heels of BOSSKU (KC Low) for clear running. App P Haris, the rider of NOVA FACTOR in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of his ride over the concluding stages pertaining to his whip use. He was advised to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

App S Shazmin, the rider of ROCK ME EASY reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of ROCK ME EASY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DIGGING EIGHT (Y Aify) and THAI BAHT (S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	KING POWER	L De Souza	1:05.6
2^nd	10	GOLD PLAN	S Saddam		2 ¼
3^rd	1	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	S Ruzaini		3 ½
4^th	6	KNIGHT LOVE	HS Gill		¾

RACE 9 (R0795) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc)

KUBERA’S CHIEF, AUSSIE EAGLE and NOVA PHOENIX are all course scratching. KUBERA’S CHIEF had sustained swollen both hind legs. AUSSIE EAGLE had sustained sore off fore suspensory ligament whilst NOVA PHOENIX had sustained a bruised near fore sole. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ALWAYS INNOCENT and JAPAN CAPTAIN which were up 16kgs and 17kgs respectively in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

ALWAYS INNOCENT (HS Gill) and TILSWORTH MALI (M Ganeesh) were both examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

On jumping, JAPAN CAPTAIN (S Saddam) and ZAZU (L De Souza) bumped heavily.

THE SWAN (App A Nazir) stumbled on jumping.

KIPEH (S Hafis) was slow into stride.

Passing the 1000M-mark, GENERATION M (SU Lim), ALWAYS INNOCENT and GOOD LUCK CHARM (AK Lim) raced tight.

KIPEH and TILSWORTH MALI raced wide on the bend.

At approximately the 200M-mark, GOOD LUCK CHARM switched outwards and carried TILSWORTH MALI wide.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KIPEH revealed that the mare had returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again and LET’S COME ON BABY (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of JAPAN CAPTAIN today. He explained that JAPAN CAPTAIN was caught wide on the last run. Today, JAPAN CAPTAIN was able to lead without much difficulty and a weaker field contributed to its improved performance today. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	JAPAN CAPTAIN	S Saddam	1:06.4
2^nd	7	THE SWAN	App A Nazir		1 ¾
3^rd	11	SUPER WHIRLWIND	App N Shahronnizam		½
4^th	3	ALWAYS INNOCENT	HS Gill		Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ONE ABRACADABRA	–	S Saddam	EA
7	IPOH KAIGEH	R Rueven	Y Aify	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	TRINITY GENERAL	Sore off fore foot	Vet examination
2	READY TO SEVENLUCK	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
3	SIR ELTON	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	ZILFIKAR	Sore Back	Vet examination
9	D’GREAT OCEAN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 18^th AUGUST 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	BEAT THE LIGHT				Vet examination
1	LUPIN				Bleeder’s test			[barred three months]
4	ROCK N ROLL				Vet examination
5	CHERISH & USA CAPTAIN				Vet examination each
6	STAR LEGEND, VILLAGE STAR & STRAIGHT N ARROW				Vet examination each
7	SIVAJI ROCKET				Vet examination
7	SECRET AGENT				1000M & vet exam
8	KRATOS				One starting stall test
9	KUBERA’S CHIEF, AUSSIE EAGLE & NOVA PHOENIX				Vet examination each
9	KIPEH				1000M & vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2		Tr I Ismadi	VILLAGE TYCOON	18/8/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension(s) R5		App Z Syafifie (MGR ROCKET)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow-up(s)		R4	Trainer Ms S Hamilton (LANKARAN)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JULY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 14^TH JULY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng– 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 (R0685) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) ADAGIO HANDICAP

STORM TO WIN and SUPER HERO, both are course scratching. STORM TO WIN had sustained sole bruised near fore whilst SUPER HERO had sustained bruised near fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that FIRE AWAY (S Ruzaini) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.11pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BAKUTEH (S Hafis) was slow into stride.

Near the 250M-mark, GEORGETOWN (R Rueven) had a tendency to shift in from the whip.

Jockey A Suriya, the rider of ELITE SAINT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE SAINT 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.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	AUTUMN BLITZ	AK Lim	1:11.4
2^nd	6	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven		¾
3^rd	9	JULIUS CAESAR	AM Aizat		¾
4^th	2	ELITE SAINT	A Suriya		2

RACE 2 (R0686) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) GLENGETTIE HANDICAP

WINNING SMILE, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised both fore fetlocks, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

App N Shahronnizam was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 44(2) for failing to arrive on-course at least one hour prior to his ride on SUPER WHIRLWIND in this race.

CHERISH (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

USA CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) was slow to begin.

The Panel of Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of USA CAPTAIN today. Evidence were taken from Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of USA CAPTAIN and Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of USA CAPTAIN. After reviewing all angles of the race and taking all evidence into consideration, Jockey AM Aizat was charged for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The inquiry was adjourned to a later date to enable Jockey AM Aizat to produce his witness.

At approximately the 700M-mark, AUSSIE EAGLE (S Ruzaini) ran up to the heels of ASIAN JET (A Suriya) which had to be steadied.

CHERISH was shifting in away from the whip in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of PURPLE RAIN (S Saddam) 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 USA CAPTAIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer P Lee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of THAI BAHT today. The only explanation that he could offer is that in his opinion, the good track today suited THAI BAHT and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	THAI BAHT	S Hafis	1:12.5
2^nd	7	SUPER WHIRLWIND	App N Shahronnizam		2 ½
3^rd	2	KIPEH	AK Lim		Sh
4^th	8	USA CAPTAIN	AM Aizat		2 ¼

RACE 3 (R0687) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (lc) ROOIBOS HANDICAP

MOONGATE LIGHT, BALIN and DOCTOR GINGER, all are course scratching. MOONGATE LIGHT had sustained respiratory allergy. BALIN had sustained sole bruised off fore whilst DOCTOR GINGER had sustained sole bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

STAR LEGEND (Y Aify) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.23pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

LUPIN (HS Gill) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

Upon straightening, STAR GLORY (App P Haris) shifted out from the whip, carrying CAVANA (KC Low) wide. App P Haris was shown the video of this incident in the presence of his master, trainer K Coetzee and he is expected to stop using his whip in the left hand and straighten his mount, failing which action may be taken in future.

BORN TO WIN (AK Lim) was hanging out throughout.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MR G (AM Aizat) returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	MR G	AM Aizat	1:10.8
2^nd	5	STARLIGHT GLIMMER	S Ruzaini		3 ½
3^rd	11	UNDER OATH	S Hafis		4 ¾
4^th	1	LUPIN	HS Gill		¾

RACE 4 (R0688) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (lc) HIBISCUS STAKES

VINCENT’S STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TEOCHEW KID (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in slight cramping to AHTIMS KLIS (App Z Syafifie) shortly after the start.

At approximately 900M-mark, LEONG MA BISCUIT (AK Lim) rolled inwards, in anticipation of the short course turn.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SILENT BOSS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SILENT BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer P Lee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of TEOCHEW KID today. The only explanation that he could offer is that this horse was only having its 2^nd run for him after a long spell.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	TEOCHEW KID	S Ruzaini	1:11.0
2^nd	3	QUICKEN AWAY	AM Aizat		½
3^rd	6	EXDREAM	S Saddam		½
4^th	5	LEONG MA BISCUIT	AK Lim		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R0689) CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc) TETLEY HANDICAP

RAGNAR (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.

At approximately the 700M-mark, RAGNAR was momentarily crowded and had to be steadied when PEER GYNT (App P Haris) rolled inwards.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	LOOKS GOOD	S Saddam	1:37.2
2^nd	2	CAPTAIN PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		2 ½
3^rd	6	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim		1 ¾
4^th	4	PEER GYNT	App P Haris		½

RACE 6 (R0690) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc) BIGELOW HANDICAP

Acting on veterinary advice that AMORE AMORE (App P Haris) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.41pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

STARHARMONY (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Approaching the first turn at approximately the 1200M-mark, HOSAYLIAO (AK Lim) rolled outwards onto RULE THE WORLD (App N Shahronnizam), resulting in FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam) and TAUBOSS (A Suriya) being carried wide and were inconvenienced.

HOSAYLIAO broke down at approximately the 500M-mark. LANKARAN (S Ruzaini) and FAST AND SUPER which were following, were slightly inconvenienced and had to take evasive action.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of HOSAYLIAO was exempted from weighing in.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HOSAYLIAO had dislocated its right shoulder and was humanely euthanized.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BEAT THE LIGHT	AM Aizat	1:22.8
2^nd	9	BEYOND SACRED	HK Cheng		4
3^rd	13	BEIHAI TURBO	Y Aify		3 ¾
4^th	7	TAUBOSS	A Suriya		2 ½

RACE 7 (R0691) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) SOCIETY HANDICAP

DIAMOND PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

COUNTRY LAW (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide rounding the bend.

NOVA PHOENIX (HK Cheng) had a tendency to shift in from the whip in the straight.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of SUPER ATAS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER ATAS revealed no obvious abnormality.

As Trainer R Lines was not present at this meeting today, he would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of TRAFALGAR (AM Aizat).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	TRAFALGAR	AM Aizat	1:24.4
2^nd	2	STYLE OF DRAGON	A Suriya		Sh
3^rd	10	SIR ELTON	KC Low		1 ¼
4^th	6	MGR ROCKET	App Z Syafifie		Nk

RACE 8 (R0692) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1000m (sc)(WFA) RISHI STAKES

DEFEATER, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised over reached off fore heel, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

WE CAN DO IT (S Hafis) which was difficult to be boxed, delaying the start, was loaded riderless and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

MIRACLE STAR (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to lay in in the straight.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	PEAKY BLINDER	HS Gill	0:58.8
2^nd	2	GOLD PLAN	S Saddam		3 ¼
3^rd	1	MIRACLE STAR	S Ruzaini		½
4^th	4	FLEXI LAD	KC Low		3 ¼

RACE 9 (R0693) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) DANDELION HANDICAP

CITY KNIGHT is a course scratching as it had injured its near fore bulb and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that INTROIT (AM Aizat) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.13pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

YES BOSSY (S Saddam) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 5.22pm. YES BOSSY will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

TAIWAN CAPTAIN (App N Shahronnizam) was slow into stride.

KNIGHT LOVE (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide on the turn, entering the home straight wide.

GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) was hanging out in the later stages.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of KING POWER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of KING POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	HARVEYWALLBANGER	S Ruzaini	0:58.7
2^nd	6	FLYING SPIDER	Y Aify		2 ¾
3^rd	10	TILSWORTH MALI	S Hafis		Nk
4^th	2	KNIGHT LOVE	HS Gill		Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	GOLDEN SHOW	(unfixed)	App Z Syafifie	EA

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

29^th June 2024 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 11^th July 2024 (V24/105) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

29^th June 2024 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2024

The report dated 11^th July 2024 (V24/106) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	ACROBAT	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
4	ARC TRIUMPH	Swollen near hind fetlock	Vet examination
7	BULL RUN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	EPIPHANY	Skin allergy	Vet examination
9	IPOH KAIGEH	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
9	NEW GARDEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	THE SWAN	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 14^th JULY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	STORM TO WIN & SUPER HERO				Vet examination each
1	FIRE AWAY & ELITE SAINT				1000M & vet exam each
2	WINNING SMILE				Vet examination
2	PURPLE RAIN				1000M/vet exam
3	MOONGATE LIGHT, BALIN & DOCTOR GINGER				Vet examination each
3	STAR LEGEND				One starting stall test
4	VINCENT’S STAR				Vet examination
6	AMORE AMORE				1000M & vet exam
8	DEFEATER				Vet examination
8	WE CAN DO IT				One starting stall test
9	CITY KNIGHT				Vet examination
9	INTROIT				1000M & vet exam
9	YES BOSSY				One starting stall test
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2		App N Shahronnizam	SUPER WHIRLWIND	14/7/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a) as read with 44(2)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		R2	Jockey AM Aizat (USA CAPTAIN)
		R7	Trainer R Lines (TRAFALGAR)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 29^TH JUNE 2024

STATE OF TRACK: Race 1 -Race 6 SOFT, Race 7 – Race 10 YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng– 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 (R0617) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc) GALAO HANDICAP

GOOD LUCK CHARM, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CHERISH (L De Souza) and COUNTRY LAW (S Saddam) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

TRAFALGAR (KP Lim) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

YULONG DREAM (KC Low) was obliged to race wide on the turn and finished the race wide.

THAI BAHT (S Hafis) was hanging in in the straight. Jockey S Hafis was shown the video of the incident and was warned that when his horse is shifting in, he should have changed his whip into his left hand and not use it with his right hand.

A post-race veterinary examination of THAI BAHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer EP Tan was questioned with regards to the improved performance of TURF PRINCESS today. The only explanation that he was able to offer is that TURF PRINCESS was racing in a weaker field, having formerly being a Class-3 horse. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	TURF PRINCESS	WW Cheah	1:21.0
2^nd	10	NOVA PHOENIX	HK Cheng		4 ¾
3^rd	2	PURPLE RAIN	App A Nazir		1 ½
4^th	7	CHERISH	L De Souza		¾

RACE 2 (R0618) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc) BICERIN HANDICAP

SUNNY FIGHTER, a course scratching as it had sustained respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Hafis) reared jumping awkwardly as the start was effected and was then slow into stride.

DIAMOND PEGASUS (App A Azizi) brushed the rail at approximately the 1000M-mark when racing tight on the inside of AUSSIE EAGLE (KP Lim).

App N Shahronnizam, the rider of MIGHT IS RIGHT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MIGHT IS RIGHT revealed that the gelding had returned with entrapped epiglottis and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of READY TO SEVENLUCK reported that he was held up at approximately the 1000M-mark. An inquiry will be held into the running and handling of READY TO SEVENLUCK on a date to be fixed when Trainer R Line is available. A post-race veterinary examination of READY TO SEVENLUCK revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BEIHAI TURBO (App P Haris) returned having cast its off fore plate and MYSTICAL STAR (KC Low) returned lame off fore. As such, MYSTICAL STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	BULLSEYE	Y Aify	1:21.5
2^nd	13	PENANG STAR	S Saddam		½
3^rd	5	ULURU	App Z Syafifie		5 ¼
4^th	2	BEIHAI TURBO	App P Haris		½

RACE 3 (R0619) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (lc) CON PANNA HANDICAP

STARHARMONY jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider, jockey S Saddam becoming unbalanced and was slow into stride.

FIRE AWAY (KP Lim) jumped outwards.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of FIRE AWAY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of FIRE AWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of FIRE AWAY pleaded guilty to a charge for contravention of MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The details of the charge are that he failed to make sufficient effort to ride to his instructions and thereafter, failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination in the straight, thereby failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey KP Lim’s riding record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, effective 30^th June 2024 and to expire on 29^th October 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (4.00pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SUCCESS STREET	HK Cheng	1:21.3
2^nd	6	HUNTER PEGASUS	Y Aify		1 ¼
3^rd	2	ELITE SAINT	A Suriya		1 ½
4^th	3	GEORGETOWN	AK Lim		1 ¼

RACE 4 (R0620) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) FRAPPE HANDICAP

MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

SPEEDY SWALLOW (L De Souza) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.22pm. Due to its adverse history, the gelding will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests before being declared to race again.

VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) and TARZAN (App M Lukman) were slow into stride.

MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) shifted in from the whip in the straight.

Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of PENANG GENERAL was shown the video of his ride in the straight and was questioned with regards to stopping riding early. He explained that he had felt something amiss. He was instructed that in future, should he feel something amiss, he must immediately make a report to the Stewards and/or the Club Veterinary Surgeon after the race.

PENANG GENERAL (HK Cheng) and UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys SU Lim, WW Cheah and S Saddam, the riders of TRINITY HONOR, THE JEWELLER and UNLIMITED STAR respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of TRINITY HONOR, THE JEWELLER and UNLIMITED STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer S Shanmugam was questioned with regards to the improved performance of SUPREME SUCCESS today. The only explanation that he was able to offer was that the going for this horse the last start was extremely bad. He also kept SUPREME SUCCESS fresh since then. This in his opinion, accounted for the improved performance today.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SUPREME SUCCESS	App R Nuqman	1:40.9
2^nd	8	MAGICAL PARK	S Hafis		¾
3^rd	1	VILLAGE TYCOON	How Yang		2 ¼
4^th	4	SOON YOU THINK	App Z Syafifie		Sh

RACE 5 (R0621) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) FREDDO HANDICAP

BANG BINGO (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) was slow into stride.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

ROCK N ROLL which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App M Lukman, the rider of SUPER ATAS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER ATAS revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING RAVANA (AK Lim) returned lame near fore 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)]
1^st	1	LOOKS GOOD	S Saddam	1:41.5
2^nd	3	LANKARAN	App R Nuqman		2 ¾
3^rd	11	SHYLOCK	SU Lim		1 ¼
4^th	10	BULL RUN	A Suriya		1 ½

RACE 6 (R0622) ENRICH STAKES A –1400m (sc) DOPPIO STAKES

GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLDEN TYCOON (Y Aify) collapsed in the Parade Ring on returning due to Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH) and was humanely euthanized.

The state of track was upgraded to “Yielding” after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	App Z Syafifie	1:25.2
2^nd	3	GOLDEN KING	App R Nuqman		4 ½
3^rd	6	LEONG MA BISCUIT	AK Lim		2 ¾
4^th	4	QUICKEN AWAY	S Hafis		½

RACE 7 (R0623) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc) RISTRETTO HANDICAP

SUSPICIOUS MIND and GOLDEN SHOW, both are course scratching. SUSPICIOUS MIND had sustained bruised both fore fetlock whilst GOLDEN SHOW had sustained sole bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PERFECT MISSION which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

BEAT THE LIGHT (Y Aify) had a tendency to lay out in the straight.

DISCRETELY RED (S Saddam) was drifting out under pressure.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of VILLAGE WARRIOR reported that his mount was coughing. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE WARRIOR revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, 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.

App Z Syafifie and Jockey Y Aify, the riders of CAPTAIN PEGASUS and BEAT THE LIGHT respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of CAPTAIN PEGASUS and BEAT THE LIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	DISCRETELY RED	S Saddam	1:26.2
2^nd	6	PERFECT MISSION	HK Cheng		2 ½
3^rd	7	BIG MONKEY	L De Souza		¾
4^th	5	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim		1 ¼

RACE 8 (R0624) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100m (sc) LUNGO HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors CAVANA and STAR GLORY were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

STRAIGHT N ARROW (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing STORM TO WIN (App M Lukman).

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNDER OATH (KP Lim) returned broken-winded 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)]
1^st	4	EXDREAM	L De Souza	1:06.4
2^nd	2	SILENT BOSS	Y Aify		2 ¼
3^rd	11	STRAIGHT N ARROW	S Saddam		1 ¼
4^th	8	BALIN	AK Lim		1 ¼

RACE 9 (R0625) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) CORETTO HANDICAP

AYAAN, a course scratching as it had sustained fever will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

THE SWAN (App R Nuqman) and PROVOCATEUR (AK Lim) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

KRATOS (App P Haris) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 4.51pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

PURE PERFECTION (App M Lukman) jumped awkwardly, brushing the inside gate.

At approximately the 700M-mark, NEW GARDEN appears to clip the heels of LISBOA STAR (S Saddam), stumbled and dislodging Jockey S Hafis. The Stewards deemed this to be a racing incident and as such, no further action was taken. Jockey S Hafis, the rider of NEW GARDEN was exempted from weighing-in.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LISBOA STAR had bled and as such, 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.

Jockey AK Lim and Trainer S Deva Raj will be questioned with regards to the riding instructions pertaining to PROVOCATEUR at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App Z Syafifie	1:00.9
2^nd	9	NATUREISSPEAKING	App A Nazir		Sh
3^rd	2	THE SWAN	App R Nuqman		1 ¼
4^th	12	SUPER WHIRLWIND	L De Souza		2 ¼

RACE 10 (R0626) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) MACCHIATO HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor GOLD PLAN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Saddam to replace Jockey S Hafis as the rider of KIPEH.

Shortly after the start, IPOH KAIGEH (A Suriya) jumped awkwardly outwards momentarily, inconveniencing KNIGHT LOVE (HS Gill).

ZEUS PEGASUS (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim).

LET’S COME ON BABY (KC Low) was slow into stride.

STRAP MARKS (App R Nuqman) was obliged to race wide from the turn.

App Z Syafifie, App R Nuqman, Jockey HK Cheng and Jockey AK Lim, the riders of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE, STRAP MARKS, BEYOND SACRED and GOLD SKY EXPRESS respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE, BEYOND SACRED and GOLD SKY EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality. STRAP MARKS 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)]
1^st	7	ZEUS PEGASUS	Y Aify	1:00.8
2^nd	6	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim		1 ¾
3^rd	10	KIPEH	S Saddam		Nk
4^th	2	KNIGHT LOVE	HS Gill		2

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
10	KIPEH	S Hafis	S Saddam	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

16^th June 2024 – PERAK JUNE GOLD VASE MEETING 2024

The report dated 27^th June 2024 (V24/097) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 18 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 16^th June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

16^th June 2024 – PERAK JUNE GOLD VASE MEETING 2024

The report dated 27^th June 2024 (V24/098) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 16^th June 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

RACE 6 (MRA 0581) – GROUP 1 – BYD IPOH GOLD VASE – SUNDAY, 16^th JUNE 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB JUNE GOLD VASE MEETING 2024

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Trainer KC Tiang, the trainer of SUPER HAPPY pleaded guilty to a charge to a contravention of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(2)(b) for negligence in that he had failed to ensure that SUPER HAPPY, which finished third placing was presented to the post-race samples collections area immediately after the running of this race as required. He was fined a sum of RM2,000/- and was informed of his right of appeal (11.33am).

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
5	AMORE AMORE	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
7	THE BOSS	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
8	NAGAS KING	Stone bruise off fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 29^th JUNE 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	GOOD LUCK CHARM				Vet examination
2	SUNNY FIGHTER				Vet examination
2	MIGHT IS RIGHT & MYSTICAL STAR				1000M/vet exam each
3	Nil
4	SPEEDY SWALLOW				Two starting stall tests
4	PENANG GENERAL & UNLIMITED STAR				1000M/vet exam each
5	KING RAVANA & ROCK N ROLL				1000M/vet exam each
6	GLORIOUS BISCUIT				1000M/vet exam
7	SUSPICIOUS MIND & GOLDEN SHOW				Vet examination each
7	VILLAGE WARRIOR				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
8	UNDER OATH				1000M/vet exam
9	AYAAN				Vet examination
9	KRATOS				One starting stall test
9	LISBOA STAR				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
10	STRAP MARKS				1000M/vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R6 – 16/6/2024		Tr KC Tiang	SUPER HAPPY	29/6/2024		RM2,000/-	152(5)(a) as read with 134(2)(b)
R3		Jockey KP Lim	FIRE AWAY	29/6/2024		RM20,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)		R3	Jockey KP Lim (FIRE AWAY) – suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Follow-up(s)		R2	Jockey HS Gill (READY TO SEVENLUCK)
		R9	Jockey AK Lim & Trainer S Deva Raj (PROVOCATEUR)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 16^TH JUNE 2024

STATE OF TRACK: RACES 1 & 2 – YIELDING, RACE 3 to 6 – SOFT,

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok– 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 (R0576) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) BYD IPOH GBC HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor ROCK ME EASY was withdrawn due to field capacity.

Light rain fell prior and during the running of this race.

BAKUTEH (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

SECRET AGENT (J Daniel) and BEIHAI TURBO (KC Tham) were slow into stride.

Upon straightening, BAKUTEH shifted in from the whip.

App R Nuqman, the rider of STRAP MARKS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of STRAP MARKS revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

A post-race veterinary examination of BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam) 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	GOLDEN CUP	R Shafiq	1:13.4
2^nd	6	STRAP MARKS	App R Nuqman		4
3^rd	3	KNIGHT LOVE	HS Gill		Sh
4^th	12	BEIHAI TURBO	KC Tham		¾

RACE 2 (R0577) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) BYD NO. 1 HANDICAP

NIMBUS COURAGE, JAPAN CAPTAIN and YOU ARE SPECIAL all are courses scratching. NIMBUS COURAGE and JAPAN CAPTAIN had sustained bruised off fore cannon respectively. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. YOU ARE SPECIAL was euthanized due to colic.

Trainer P Lee was fined RM100/- each under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on LEGACY FIGHTER (KC Tham) and GOOD LUCK CHARM (J Chuah).

THAI BAHT (S Hafis) and RAINBOW FISH (S Ruzaini) were slow into stride.

TILSWORTH MALI (SU Lim) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

The saddle on THE SWAN (App R Nuqman) slipped forward during the running.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

A post-race veterinary examination of UNSHADOWED GENERAL (App Clyde Leck) revealed no obvious abnormality.

After the running of this race, the state of track was down-graded to ‘Soft.’

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	WHITE RABBIT	S Saddam	1:15.7
2^nd	13	KIPEH	App A Nazir		1
3^rd	15	GOOD LUCK CHARM	J Chuah		1 ¼
4^th	2	GOLD SKY EXPRESS	AK Lim		Nk

RACE 3 (R0578) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (lc) BYD DOLPHIN HANDICAP

Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on PEER GYNT (KC Low).

Trainer T Asogan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of tongue-tie on LUPIN (HS Gill) within the stipulated time.

STRAIGHT N ARROW (J Daniel) and STAR GLORY (App P Haris) were slow into stride.

PEER GYNT which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey HK Cheng and App R Nuqman, the riders of KANTHAKA and SILENT BOSS respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of KANTHAKA revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and SILENT BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality. KANTHAKA will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

All riders returned an average of 1.5kg over.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the running and handling of QIJI DIAMOND, App A Azizi, the rider of QIJI DIAMOND in the presence of his master, Trainer NM Selvan was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The details of the charge are that:

1) From the 400M-mark to the finish, he 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 consideration App A Azizi’s riding record and mitigating factors. App A Azizi was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, with effect from 17^th June 2024 and to expire on 16^th October 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was also fined the sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand only). He was advised of his right of appeal (5.20pm).

Trainer NM Selvan, the trainer of QIJI DIAMOND was found guilty in contravention of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct, in that he condoned what was clearly a contentious ride of App A Azizi’s ride on QIJI DIAMOND. He was fined the sum of RM10,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Ten Thousand Only) and was advised of his right of appeal (5.30pm)

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LUPIN	HS Gill	1:15.8
2^nd	4	JOEY	S Salee		3 ¼
3^rd	7	QIJI DIAMOND	App A Azizi		Ns
4^th	12	STRAIGHT N ARROW	J Daniel		¾

RACE 4 (R0579) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) LEXUS ES HANDICAP

Acting on veterinary advice that INTROIT (KC Low) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.14pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

UNLIMITED STAR (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly inwards and thereafter, commenced to lay in, shifting inwards.

BLACK TAIPAN (App R Nuqman) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

JJ STAR (AK Lim) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

A post-race veterinary examination of SIR ELTON (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BANG BINGO	S Ruzaini	1:46.3
2^nd	10	TRINITY HONOR	SU Lim		¾
3^rd	11	UNLIMITED STAR	J Daniel		3 ¾
4^th	1	VILLAGE TYCOON	KC Tham		½

RACE 5 (R0580) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) LEXUS NX HANDICAP

EKRAAR PHOENIX, a course scratching as it had corneal ulcer on the right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Due to heavy rain, the start of this race was re-scheduled 25 minutes late to start at 3.10pm.

SUPREME SUCCESS (SU Lim) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

MIEJ (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) was hanging in in the backstraight and thereafter, was hanging out in the home straight. Jockey HS Gill reported that he had difficulty with his visibility in the race, having to remove his goggles at the 300M-mark.

ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) shifted in from the whip in the straight.

All riders returned an average of 1.5kg over.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT SWIFT (App R Nuqman) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	DISCRETELY RED	S Saddam	1:45.4
2^nd	7	SILVER JOY	KC Tham		6 ¾
3^rd	8	SOON YOU THINK	App Z Syafifie		Sh
4^th	4	MIEJ	AK Lim		3 ¾

RACE 6 (R0581) MALAYSIA GROUP 1 –1100m (str) BYD IPOH GOLD VASE

Emergency acceptors TEOCHEW KID, WECANDO and TITAN PEGAUS were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The start of this race was re-scheduled 30 minutes late to start at 3.45pm.

SINCERELY (KC Low) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

A post-race veterinary examination of AWESOME STORM (J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Acting on a report from post-race collection team that SUPER HAPPY (App R Nuqman) failed to be presented for post-race samples collections, an inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	KONG FU PANDA	R Shafiq	1:07.7
2^nd	11	SHIMI GO	S Ruzaini		2 ¾
3^rd	9	SUPER HAPPY	App R Nuqman		½
4^th	5	CHINESE TEA	S Hafis		1 ¾

The Panel of Stewards had decided to abandon Race 7 to Race 10 due to the inclement weather.

RACE 9 (R0584) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc) BYD SEAL HANDICAP

MICHIKAWA and KING’S SPEECH both are course scratching. MICHIKAWA had sustained nail bind near fore foot whilst KING’S SPEECH had sustained stone bruised near fore foot. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	GOOD LUCK CHARM	(unfixed)	J Chuah	EA

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	GOLDEN HORSE	Swollen off fore	Vet examination
1	FIRE AWAY	Bruised sole off fore	Vet examination
1	D’GREAT OCEAN	Stone bruise near fore	Vet examination
2	KRATOS	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet examination
3	NAGAS KING	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	SPEEDY SWALLOW	Bruised sole near fore	Vet examination
5	DOGE TO THE MOON	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
6	THE MAREEBA MANGO	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	BLACK THORN	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
9	STRONG N POWERFUL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
10	VINCENT’S STAR	Bruised left knee

PRTC – 16^THJUNE 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	BALL AND CHAIN				1000M/vet exam
2	NIMBUS COURAGE & JAPAN CAPTAIN				Vet examination each
3	PEER GYNT & KANTHAKA				1000M/vet exam each
4	INTROIT & JJ STAR				1000M/vet exam each
5	EKRAAR PHOENIX				Vet examination
6	SINCERELY				1000M/vet exam
9	MICHIKAWA & KING’S SPEECH				Vet examination each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2		Trainer P Lee	LEGACY FIGHTER & GOOD LUCK CHARM	16/6/2024		Total fine: RM200/-	65(5)(c)
R3		Trainer K Coetzee	PEER GYNT	16/6/2024		RM100/-	65(5)(c)
R3		Trainer T Asogan	LUPIN	16/6/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
R3		App A Azizi	QIJI DIAMOND	16/6/2024		RM20,000/-	44(10)
R3		Trainer NM Selvan	QIJI DIAMOND	16/6/2024		RM10,000/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension(s) R3		App A Azizi (QIJI DIAMOND)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Follow-up(s)		R6	Trainer KC Tiang (SUPER HAPPY)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 19^TH MAY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: RACES 1 to 5 – YIELDING, RACES 6 to 8 – GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok– 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 (R0493) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (str) DANCING LADY HANDICAP

HEARTS OF GOLD, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer I Ismadi was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers on VINCENT’S STAR within the stipulated time.

Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on PEER GYNT.

STARLIGHT GLIMMER (S Ruzaini) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

LUPIN (HS Gill) and GEORGETOWN (App Z Syafifie) shifted in from the whip whilst STAR GLORY (App P Haris) shifted out from the whip in the later stages.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	VINCENT’S STAR	KC Tham	1:04.3
2^nd	5	STARLIGHT GLIMMER	S Ruzaini		3 ½
3^rd	1	JOKER NINE SIX	App SN Shiva		4 ¼
4^th	6	LUPIN	HS Gill		¾

RACE 2 (R0494) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) CALLA LILY HANDICAP

D’GREAT MAGIC and DISCRETELY RED, both are course scratching. D’GREAT MAGIC had sustained an injury in the float whilst DISCRETELY RED had sustained sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham) was lame off fore and SOON YOU THINK (J Daniel) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered their withdrawals at 1.28pm. Both these geldings will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) over-raced in the early stages.

LANKARAN (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of THE JEWELLER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of THE JEWELLER revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of MASTER JIANGMEN (S Hafis) revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, it 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)]
1^st	6	MIEJ	AK Lim	1:40.9
2^nd	4	LANKARAN	S Ruzaini		Nk
3^rd	8	MASTER JIANGMEN	S Hafis		Nk
4^th	11	SUPREME SUCCESS	J Chuah		4 ¼

RACE 3 (R0495) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) LAVENDER HANDICAP

Upon jumping, MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) was momentarily inconvenienced when SIR ELTON (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly inwards.

BULL RUN (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.

SIR ELTON had a tendency to lay inwards in the later stages.

App R Nuqman, the rider of JJ STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of JJ STAR 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of SHYLOCK (HS Gill) 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.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported INTROIT (KC Low) had returned lame near fore 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)]
1^st	5	BULL RUN	J Daniel	1:39.4
2^nd	3	MAZANZE	S Ruzaini		1 ¾
3^rd	9	SIR ELTON	Y Aify		2 ¾
4^th	7	JJ STAR	App R Nuqman		1 ½

RACE 4 (R0496) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300m (lc) CARNATION HANDICAP

ZAC ACE, 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.

MASTER BABY (KC Low) jumped awkwardly, clipping the heels of STRONG N POWERFUL (WW Cheah). In this incident, Jockey KC Low lost the use of his near side iron for some distance and he managed to re-gain it thereafter.

A post-race veterinary examination of SEAMLESSLY (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality and this gelding was impounded.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	STRONG N POWERFUL	WW Cheah	1:18.5
2^nd	1	SUSPICIOUS MIND	App R Nuqman		½
3^rd	6	STORM TO WIN	SU Lim		¾
4^th	2	MASTER BABY	KC Low		2 ¾

RACE 5 (R0497) CLASS 5(A) 1300m (lc) BIRD OF PARADISE HANDICAP

THUNDERGOD, JULIUS CAESAR, BEIHAI TURBO and STARHARMONY all are course scratching. THUNDERGOD had sustained a bruised off fore foot. JULIUS CAESAR had sustained bruised both fore fetlocks. BEIHAI TURBO and STARHARMONY had sustained bruised off hind fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

FIRE AWAY (S Ruzaini) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

In the concluding stages, an objection was lodged by Jockey L De Souza, the rider of the 2^nd–placed TURF PRINCESS, against STRAIGHT N ARROW (J Daniel) being declared the winner on grounds of interference in the later stages. After consideration, the Panel of Stewards overruled the objection and confirmed the results as declared by the Judge. Furthermore, Jockey L De Souza was warned that in future, he must ensure that he has got sufficient grounds of objection before making a decision, failing which, he may be charged and fined in terms of MRA Rule 122(3).

App SN Shiva, the rider of AMORE AMORE was dislodged on pulling up. He was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to the hospital for observations.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill) and FIRE AWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.

After the running of this race, the state of track was upgraded to “Good.”

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	STRAIGHT N ARROW	J Daniel	1:18.7
2^nd	9	TURF PRINCESS	L De Souza		1 ¾
3^rd	8	GOLDEN CUP	KC Low		1 ½
4^th	2	LOOKS GOOD	App Z Syafifie		¾

RACE 6 (R0498) CLASS 5 (B) –1300m (lc) LANTANA HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors PENANG STAR and YULONG DREAM were withdrawn due to capacity field.

NOVA PHOENIX which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace App SN Shiva as the rider of ULURU when the latter was certified unwell for the remainder of the day.

THAI BAHT (S Hafis) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 600M-mark, AUSSIE EAGLE (S Ruzaini) was crowded when racing tight on the inside of WINNING SMILE (J Daniel), which was racing tight on the inside of USA CAPTAIN (HS Gill). In this incident, AUSSIE EAGLE struck the inside running rails, losing some ground. In this incident, the saddle on AUSSIE EAGLE slipped back. The Stewards deemed this to be a racing incident and were unable to blame any one particular rider or horse. However, Jockeys HS Gill, the rider of USA CAPTAIN and J Daniel, the rider of WINNING SMILE were shown the video of this incident and were both warned that in future, they must ensure that they give sufficient room to runners on their inside.

Passing the 450M-mark, RAINBOW FISH (KP Lim) was inconvenienced when MGR ROCKET (App A Azizi) rolled in.

NOVA PHOENIX (HK Cheng) was drifting in under the whip in the concluding stages.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	ULURU	App Z Syafifie	1:19.6
2^nd	8	MGR ROCKET	App A Azizi		½
3^rd	10	NOVA PHOENIX	HK Cheng		¾
4^th	11	RAINBOW FISH	KP Lim		3 ½

RACE 7 (R0499) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) ADENIUM HANDICAP

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4.06pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

SAFE JOURNEY (KP Lim) obliged to race wide on the turn.

At approximately 600M-mark, BINTANG TIMOR (App R Nuqman) was crowded and had to steady when KNIGHT LOVE (S Hafis) rolled inwards.

Jockeys J Daniel and S Ruzaini, the riders of ELITE SAINT and SHINE SHINE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ELITE SAINT revealed no obvious abnormality and SHINE SHINE returned lame off fore. As such, SHINE SHINE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SAFE JOURNEY returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	KNIGHT LOVE	S Hafis	1:05.7
2^nd	2	BINTANG TIMOR	App R Nuqman		1 ¾
3^rd	5	KING POWER	L De Souza		1 ½
4^th	1	ELITE SAINT	J Daniel		½

RACE 8 (R0500) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc) GERBERA HANDICAP

Trainer S Shanmugam, the trainer of THE SWAN advised the Stewards that he had changed the tactics and that today, he had instructed the rider, App R Nuqman to try and ride from a midfield position, as opposed to a forward race, which he had failed previously with.

TILSWORTH MALI (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

App H Haikal and Jockey J Daniel, the riders of NATUREISSPEAKING and DIAMOND SET respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of NATUREISSPEAKING revealed no obvious abnormality and DIAMOND SET returned with respiratory distress. As such, DIAMOND SET will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SIVAJI ROCKET	App A Azizi	1:06.2
2^nd	3	FLYING SPIDER	L De Souza		Nk
3^rd	9	PURE PERFECTION	AK Lim		½
4^th	4	THE SWAN	App R Nuqman		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	ULURU	App SN Shiva	App Z Syafifie	Medical
7	BINTANG TIMOR	App SN Shiva	App R Nuqman	Medical
8	KUBERA’S CHIEF	App SN Shiva	App Z Syafifie	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

27^th APRIL 2024 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 9^th May 2024 (V24/066) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 27^th April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27^th APRIL 2024 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 9^th May 2024 (V24/067) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 27^th April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
4	VILLAGE STAR	Colic	Vet examination
5	ASIAN JET	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	SECRET AGENT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 19^th MAY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	HEARTS OF GOLD				Vet examination
2	D’GREAT MAGIC & DISCRETELY RED				Vet examination each
2	VILLAGE TYCOON & SOON YOU THINK				1000M/vet exam each
2	MASTER JIANGMEN				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 months]
3	SHYLOCK, INTROIT & JJ STAR				1000M/vet exam each
4	ZAC ACE				Vet examination
5	THUNDERGOD, JULIUS CAESAR, BEIHAI TURBO & STARHARMONY				Vet examination each
7	YES BOSSY				One starting stall test
7	SHINE SHINE				1000M/vet exam
8	DIAMOND SET				1000M/vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1		Trainer I Ismadi	VINCENT’S STAR	19/5/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
R1		Trainer K Coetzee	PEER GYNT	19/5/2024		RM100/-	65(5)(c)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 11^th MAY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

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 (R0446) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (str) BOUGAINVILLAEA HANDICAP

HEARTS OF GOLD and BALIN, both are course scratching. HEARTS OF GOLD had sustained a bruised off fore sole whilst BALIN had sustained stoned bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EXDREAM (App SN Shiva) and ZAC ACE (J Chuah) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

Approaching the 500M-mark, THE BOSS (KC Tham) shifted in to obtain a clear run.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STARLIGHT GLIMMER (S Ruzaini) and VALERIE PEGASUS (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	THE BOSS	KC Tham	1:06.2
2^nd	13	CAVANA	KC Low		¾
3^rd	15	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie		Nk
4^th	14	STORM TO WIN	SU Lim		½

RACE 2 (R0447) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) SUNFLOWER HANDICAP

EKRAAR PHOENIX (App SN Shiva) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN (App Z Syafifie) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly.

NORDIC GEM (App H Haikal) was slow into stride.

DISCRETELY RED was over-racing in the early and middle stages and thereafter, was hanging out in the later stages.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) had a tendency to hang out in the straight.

Trainer WC Lim was questioned with regards to the improved performance of GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim) today. The only explanations he was able to offer is that on its previous run, this horse had not traveled well due to the horse float’s air-conditioner breaking down, which resulted in the horse being slightly distressed. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BARBARIAN (App A Azizi) and CIRCUIT STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and EKRAAR PHOENIX had returned lame off fore. As such, EKRAAR PHOENIX will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim	1:41.6
2^nd	5	DISCRETELY RED	App A Nazir		Nk
3^rd	3	SILENT PRINCE	App Clyde Leck		1 ¾
4^th	2	NORDIC GEM	App H Haikal		1 ¼

RACE 3 (R0448) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) HIBISCUS HANDICAP

MAGICAL PARK, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that BLACK TAIPAN (S Ruzaini) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.43pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

MAZANZE (App SN Shiva) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

MAZANZE was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAZANZE, SIR ELTON (HS Gill) and TRINITY HONOR (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	SOON YOU THINK	App P Haris	1:42.3
2^nd	3	SILVER JOY	KC Tham		Sh
3^rd	12	THE JEWELLER	App Z Syafifie		6 ¾
4^th	2	MAZANZE	App SN Shiva		½

RACE 4 (R0449) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc) CAMELLIA HANDICAP

SUSPICIOUS MIND, 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.

ARION SUCCESS (J Chuah) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

GOLDEN PEACH (App Clyde Leck) shifted out from the whip in the later stages, finishing the race wide.

App Z Syafifie and Jockey S Ruzaini, the riders of THAILAND CAPTAIN and WISEMAN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of THAILAND CAPTAIN and WISEMAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

THAILAND CAPTAIN (App Z Syafifie) and ARION SUCCESS which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GOLDEN PEACH	App Clyde Leck	1:39.8
2^nd	5	BORN TO WIN	AK Lim		3 ¾
3^rd	8	GOLDEN SHOW	A Suriya		1 ¾
4^th	7	WISEMAN	S Ruzaini		¾

RACE 5 (R0450) ENRICH STAKES A 1300m (lc) CHERRY BLOSSOM STAKES

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) had cast its off fore place behind the barriers, had to be re-shod and was passed fit to race.

CHINA CAPTAIN (KP Lim) and SPEEDY MISSILE (S Ruzaini) were slow into stride.

SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (AK Lim) shifted in from the whip shortly after straightening.

KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BIG DOCTOR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG DOCTOR revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SPEEDY MISSILE revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GHOST MARI (App N Shahronnizam) and VILLAGE WARRIOR (KC Tham) returned having cast their off hind plate and near fore plate respectively.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GAMESTONKS	App Clyde Leck	1:19.0
2^nd	7	QUICKEN AWAY	S Hafis		2 ¼
3^rd	3	GOOD FIGHT	App A Azizi		2 ¼
4^th	9	GHOST MARI	App N Shahronnizam		Sh

RACE 6 (R0451) CLASS 5 (A) –1200m (sc) CHRYSANTHEMUM HANDICAP

LANKARAN, 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.

Acting on veterinary advice that LUCKY STAR (HK Cheng) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.15pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The saddle on MIRACLE STAR slipped on jumping, resulting in Jockey KP Lim being unable to assist his mount which was racing keenly and at approximately the 800M-mark, MIRACLE STAR rolled inwards, carrying BALL AND CHAIN (AK Lim) inwards, resulting in AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim) becoming crowded and having to check. HARVEYWALLBANGER (S Ruzaini) which was following, had to steady in this incident, losing ground.

In the later stages, Jockey KP Lim, the rider of MIRACLE STAR lost the use of both his stirrup irons due to his saddle having slipped sideways. In view of the fact that his saddle slipping sideways, the Panel of Stewards decided to take no further action over the above incident.

Post-race veterinary examinations of HARVEYWALLBANGER and AUTUMN BLITZ revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	ELITE SAINT	A Suriya	1:14.1
2^nd	1	BALL AND CHAIN	AK Lim		2 ¾
3^rd	6	SECRET AGENT	App A Nazir		Ns
4^th	2	FIRE AWAY	App SN Shiva		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R0452) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) COREOPSIS HANDICAP

NINGALOO (AK Lim) and KNIGHT LOVE (S Hafis) were slow into stride.

On straightening, CHAR KWAY TEOW (SU Lim) shifted in from the whip.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KNIGHT LOVE and YES BOSSY (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	NINGALOO	AK Lim	1:14.3
2^nd	8	FLYING SPIDER	App N Shahronnizam		1 ¼
3^rd	5	CHAR KWAY TEOW	SU Lim		4 ½
4^th	7	NICATOR	App A Nazir		Nk

RACE 8 (R0453) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (sc) CATNIP HANDICAP

WINTERFELL, 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.

GREATEST ALL TIME which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

CHERISH (App A Nazir) and TILSWORTH MALI (S Hafis) were slow into stride.

PENANG STAR (App Z Syafifie) had a tendency to lay out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

CHERISH which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

At approximately the 100M-mark, GREATEST ALL TIME (HK Cheng) rolled out against the whip. Jockey AK Lim, the rider of KIPEH lodged an objection placed 2^ndagainst GREATEST ALL TIME being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference in the later stages. After consideration, the Panel of Stewards overruled the objection and the results stood as declared by the Judge.

Jockey AK Lim appeared before the Stewards and was warned that in future, before he lodges an objection, he must ensure that he has sufficient grounds to do so, failing which action may be taken against him.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MERRY BELL (App N Shahronnizam) and CHERISH revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GREATEST ALL TIME	HK Cheng	1:14.1
2^nd	2	KIPEH	AK Lim		Sh
3^rd	11	SUPER WHIRLWIND	J Chuah		2 ¼
4^th	9	PARISBAS	KC Tham		¾

RACE 9 (R0454) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) LOTUS HANDICAP

MAIDANZ BEAUTY, STARHARMONY and AUSSIE EAGLE all are course scratching. MAIDANZ BEAUTY had sustained stone bruised off fore whilst STARHARMONY had sustained bruised sole near fore. AUSSIE EAGLE had sustained bruised near fore fetlock and suspensory ligament. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly outwards.

ROCK N ROLL which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

After the running of this race, the Clerk-of-Scales advised the Panel of Stewards that Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BE YOURSELF had weighed in to Scales 1kg below the weight that he had weighed out. As such, under MRA Rule 121(2), BE YOURSELF was disqualified from the race and the results were amended to:-

1^st – LOOKS GOOD (App Z Syafifie)

2^nd– MAGIC KID (S Ruzaini)

3^rd – AMORE AMORE (App SN Shiva)

4^th– BEIJING STAR (KC Low)

An Inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this matter will be held on a date to be fixed.

After the running of this race, the Clerk-of-Scales also advised the Panel of Stewards that Jockey KC Low, the rider of BEIJING STAR returned more than 1kg over the weight that he had weighed out at and as such, he was fined a sum of RM1,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit One Thousand ) for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 121(7).

A post-race veterinary examination of ROCK N ROLL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LOOKS GOOD	App Z Syafifie	1:27.4
2^nd	4	MAGIC KID	S Ruzaini		5 ½
3^rd	1	AMORE AMORE	App SN Shiva		1 ¼
4^th	8	BEIJING STAR	KC Low		6 ¾

RACE 10 (R0455) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) DAFFODIL HANDICAP

DIAMOND SET and RAINBOW FISH, both are course scratching. DIAMOND SET had respiratory allergy whilst RAINBOW FISH had sustained stone bruise near fore foot. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there is no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted jockey S Hafis to replace App P Haris as the rider of SUNNY FIGHTER.

LEEDSTHEWAY (KC Tham) showed no early pace despite being urged.

ONE MILLION (HK Cheng) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App A Nazir	1:27.6
2^nd	5	DOGE TO THE MOON	App Clyde Leck		1 ¼
3^rd	9	WINNING SMILE	App Z Syafifie		¾
4^th	13	YULONG DREAM	S Ruzaini		Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MAGIC THE ZHU	App R Nuqman	App A Nazir	Compassionate leave
1	GEORGETOWN	–	App Z Syafifie	EA
2	EKRAAR PHOENIX	App R Nuqman	App SN Shiva	Compassionate leave
3	MAZANZE	App R Nuqman	App SN Shiva	Compassionate leave
5	FA FA STAR	App R Nuqman	App A Nazir	Compassionate leave
6	FIRE AWAY	App P Haris	App SN Shiva	Medical
8	CHERISH	App P Haris	App A Nazir	Medical
9	PENANG MAN	App R Nuqman	AppN Shahronnizam	Compassionate leave
10	SUNNY FIGHTER	App P Haris	S Hafis	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

27^th APRIL 2024 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27^th APRIL 2024 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	PEER GYNT	Sore back	Vet examination
1	STAR GLORY	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
1	LUPIN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	IPOH KAIGEH	Stone bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
2	SHYLOCK	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
3	SUPREME SUCCESS	Respiratory allergy	Vet examination
4	THOUSAND MILE EYE	Swollen off hind cannon	Vet examination
4	KING’S SPEECH	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	COLONEL CHIEF	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
7	ZILFIKAR	Bruised near fore shoulder	Vet examination

PRTC – 11^th MAY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	HEARTS OF GOLD & BALIN				Vet examination each
2	EKRAAR PHOENIX				1000M/vet exam
3	MAGICAL PARK				Vet examination
3	BLACK TAIPAN				1000M/vet exam
4	SUSPICIOUS MIND				Vet examination
4	THAILAND CAPTAIN & ARION SUCCESS				1000M/vet exam each
5	KANTHAKA				1000M/vet exam
6	LANKARAN				Vet examination
6	LUCKY STAR				1000M/vet exam
8	WINTERFELL				Vet examination
8	CHERISH				1000M/vet exam
9	MAIDANZ BEAUTY, STARHARMONY & AUSSIE EAGLE				Vet examination each
9	ROCK N ROLL				1000M/vet exam
10	DIAMOND SET & RAINBOW FISH				Vet examination each
10	ONE MILLION				1000M/vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Race 9		Jockey KC Low	BEIJING STAR	11/5/2024		RM1,000/-	152(5)(a) as read with 121(7)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		Race 9	Y Aify (BE YOURSELF)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 27^TH APRIL 2024

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok– 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 (R0406) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (STR) TASIK CERMIN HANDICAP

VINCENT’S STAR, GOOD MAN and BLAZING KID all are course scratching. VINCENT’S STAR had sustained sole bruised near fore. GOOD MAN had sustained bruised off hip and BLAZING KID had sustained sole bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

BEAT THE LIGHT (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.

The saddle on BALIN (S Ruzaini) slipped backwards during the running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	MAGIC THE ZHU	App R Nuqman	1:04.8
2^nd	9	BALIN	S Ruzaini		1 ¾
3^rd	5	QIJI DIAMOND	App Z Syafifie		Sh
4^th	4	EXDREAM	App SN Shiva		Hd

RACE 2 (R0407) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) GUA TEMPURUNG HANDICAP

D’GREAT MAGIC and SIR ELTON both are course scratching. D’GREAT MAGIC had sustained a float injury whilst SIR ELTON had sustained sole bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EKRAAR PHOENIX (S Ruzaini) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

EL MACHO (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

ROCK N ROLL (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly inwards.

At the top of the straight, MASTER JIANGMEN (App N Shahronnizam) had a tendency to lay in and shortly thereafter, EKRAAR PHOENIX shifted out over the heels of MASTER JIANGMEN to obtain a clear run. Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of EKRAAR PHOENIX, placed 2^nd lodged an objection regarding this incident as well as alleged crowding in the later stages against MASTER JIANGMEN (App N Shahronnizam), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at the straight. After consideration, the Panel of Stewards overruled the objection and confirmed the results as declared by the Judges.

In the pull-up area, DISCRETELY RED threw its head up, striking App P Haris on his face and dislodged. He was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations. App P Haris was stood down for the remainder of the day.

Jockey SU Lim and App R Nuqman, the riders of CHER and EL MACHO respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of CHER and EL MACHO revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer T Asogan was questioned with regards to the improved performance of MASTER JIANGMEN today. He was unable to offer any explanations and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	MASTER JIANGMEN	App N Shahronnizam	1:37.6
2^nd	9	EKRAAR PHOENIX	S Ruzaini		¾
3^rd	5	DISCRETELY RED	App P Haris		3 ¾
4^th	1	ROCK N ROLL	App A Nazir		3

RACE 3 (R0408) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) KELLIE’S CASTLE HANDICAP

SOON YOU THINK, 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.

MIEJ (AK Lim) was slow to begin. Taking into consideration the previous history of MIEJ, the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

BLACK TAIPAN (App H Haikal) was obliged to race wide on the turn. The whip of App H Haikal broke during the running.

D’GREAT SWIFT (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	CIRCUIT STAR	HS Gill	1:40.8
2^nd	4	MAZANZE	App R Nuqman		3 ½
3^rd	11	THE JEWELLER	App N Shahronnizam		4 ¾
4^th	8	BULL RUN	A Suriya		Hd

RACE 4 (R0409) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc) IPOH WAR MEMORIAL HANDICAP

AMORE AMORE (App SN Shiva) and RULE THE WORLD (App A Nazir) were both slow into stride.

KING RAVANA (SU Lim) was hanging out in the straight and upon straightening, inconvenienced NORTHERN STAR (HK Cheng) which had to steady off its heels.

ARION SUCCESS (S Salee) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App R Nuqman, the rider of SUSPICIOUS MIND was dislodged on pulling-up and he was exempted from weighing-in. He was stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the remainder of the day.

A post-race veterinary examination of SUSPICIOUS MIND revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SEMANTAN PRINCE	App T Ammar	1:37.4
2^nd	7	BORN TO WIN	AK Lim		1 ¼
3^rd	13	KING RAVANA	SU Lim		2 ¾
4^th	5	NORTHERN STAR	HK Cheng		2 ¼

RACE 5 (R0410) CLASS 5(A) – 1400M(sc) IPOH RAILWAY STATION HANDICAP

TRAFALGAR and VAIN TYCOON both are course scratching. TRAFALGAR had sustained stone bruised off fore whilst VAIN TYCOON had sustained bruised off croup. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer R Lines made a representation to the Panel of Stewards and requested that Jockey KP Lim rides MAGIC KID, as he felt that the gelding is a difficult horse. The Panel of Stewards acceded to his request.

Acting on veterinary advice that STARHARMONY (App M Lukman) got its hind leg entangled in the barrier, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.53pm.

JULIUS CAESAR (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly.

BEIHAI TURBO (S Ruzaini) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

ASIAN JET (A Suriya) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Trainer PK Leong would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of FAST AND SUPER (App A Nazir) today.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	FAST AND SUPER	App A Nazir	1:25.1
2^nd	5	HUNTER PEGASUS	SU Lim		Hd
3^rd	9	TURF PRINCESS	KC Tham		¾
4^th	7	LOOKS GOOD	App Z Syafifie		Nk

RACE 6 (R0411) CLASS 5 (B) –1400m (sc) ART OF OLDTOWN HANDICAP

BRISTOL DIAMOND, LIM’S HOPEFULLY and RAINBOW FISH all are course scratching. BRISTOL DIAMOND had sustained bruised off fore fetlock. LIM’S HOPEFULLY had sustained stone bruised off fore foot whilst RAINBOW FISH had sustained sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

ONE MILLION which was down 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of THE SWAN.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer K Coetzee to withdraw POWER EXPRESS at 3.03pm.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WINNING SMILE (App Z Syafifie) returned having cast its off fore plate.

A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ARE SPECIAL (AK Lim) 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App A Nazir	1:25.8
2^nd	13	WINNING SMILE	App Z Syafifie		¾
3^rd	1	READY TO SEVENLUCK	S Ruzaini		1 ¾
4^th	15	BULLSEYE	App H Haikal		½

RACE 7 (R0412) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc) HERITAGE TRAIL IPOH HANDICAP

KRUGER, 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.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Low to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of SILENT BOSS.

Acting on Starter’s advice that VILLAGE PRINCESS (KC Tham) was difficult to be boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.49pm and the mare will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

FIRE AWAY (A Suriya) was slow into stride.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of D’GREAT JOURNEY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT JOURNEY revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SILENT BOSS (J Low) revealed that the gelding had returned with epiglotic entrapment 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)]
1^st	8	MASTER BABY	App H Haikal	1:11.7
2^nd	10	STORM TO WIN	SU Lim		3 ¾
3^rd	4	OLYMPIA	S Ruzaini		½
4^th	6	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva		2 ¼

RACE 8 (R0413) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc) KLEDANG HILLS HANDICAP

TILSWORTH MALI, JAPAN CAPTAIN and WINTERFELL all are course scratching. TILSWORTH MALI had sustained bruised near fore cannon whilst JAPAN CAPTAIN had sustained bruised off hock. WINTERFELL had sustained a bruised off fore suspensory ligament. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Salee to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of LAGI BOLEH.

Trainer Peter Lee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SAGE WARRIOR (App N Shahronnizam).

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

DIAMOND SET (App SN Shiva) reared, jumping awkwardly.

PURE PERFECTION (App M Lukman) jumped awkwardly inwards.

HORSE KING jumped awkwardly outwards, resulting in App H Haikal striking his knee against the gate. He was stood down by the Club Medical Officer and was sent to the hospital for further medical treatment.

SAGE WARRIOR (App N Shahronnizam) was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

A post-race veterinary examination of HORSE KING (App H Haikal) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NIMBUS COURAGE (HS Gill) returned lame off fore 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)]
1^st	6	KIPEH	AK Lim	1:06.9
2^nd	11	SUPER WHIRLWIND	J Chuah		2 ¾
3^rd	1	NIMBUS COURAGE	HS Gill		Hd
4^th	3	PENANG STAR	App Z Syafifie		2 ½

RACE 9 (R0419) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) GUNUNG LANG HANDICAP

LUCKY STAR and STRAIGHT N ARROW both are course scratching as they had sustained a bruised both fore fetlock and a bruised off fore fetlock respectively. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of KING POWER.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards acceded to a request from Trainer KF Wong to withdraw KNIGHT LOVE at 3.08pm.

A post-race veterinary examination of AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GOLDEN SHOW	App Z Syafifie	1:05.3
2^nd	9	SECRET AGENT	App A Nazir		6 ¼
3^rd	2	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim		Nk
4^th	13	NICATOR	App SN Shiva		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	MAESTRO	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
5	MAGIC KID	App P Haris	KP Lim	Medical
5	STARHARMONY	–	App M Lukman	EA
6	THE SWAN	App R Nuqman	J Chuah	Medical
6	YULONG DREAM	–	J Low	EA
7	SILENT BOSS	App R Nuqman	J Low	Medical
8	HORSE KING	App P Haris	App H Haikal	Medical
8	LAGI BOLEH	App R Nuqman	S Salee	Medical
8	DIAMOND SET	–	App SN Shiva	EA
9	BILLY MOJO	App AB Riduan	App N Shahronnizam	Medical
9	KING POWER	App R Nuqman	J Chuah	Medical

General Report- PRTC

INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “34551” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “SPEEDY SWALLOW” WHICH FINISHED 2^ND PLACING IN RACE 2 (MRA 0226) CLASS 5(B) 1600M(lc) – SWEET PEA HANDICAP, SUNDAY, 3^RD MARCH 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH RACE MEETING 2024 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “3-HYDROXY MEPIVACAINE; MEPIVACAINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCEIN TERMS OF MRA RULES.

The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter on Friday, 26^th April 2024 at Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer Peter Lee Choong Leng, the trainer of SPEEDY SWALLOW, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory, Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

Trainer Peter Lee pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the Trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run SPEEDY SWALLOW in the above race in which it finished 2^nd placing and its post-race urine sample coded “34551” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “3-Hydroxy mepivacaine; Mepivacaine”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.

When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer Peter Lee’s guilty plea, mitigating factors and his previous record. Trainer Peter Lee was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Thirty Thousand Only). He was informed of his Right of Appeal (11.25am).

In terms of MRA Rule 134(11), SPEEDY SWALLOW was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.

SPEEDY SWALLOW will be subjected to provide a clearing sample under MRA Rule 134(12) before being declared to race again.

A subsequent urine sample taken from SPEEDY SWALLOW on 7^th April 2024 was found to be negative to prohibited substances and as such, SPEEDY SWALLOW has been cleared to race by the Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

Track work – Perak April Race Meeting 2024

Trainer S Cook was fined RM250/- each (total RM750/-) under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence for working his horses namely:

BEAT THE LIGHT (H232) ridden by STR I Firdzriel
TRUDAUGHTER (M235) ridden by App SN Shiva
FLEXI LAD (M236) ridden by STR I Firdza

on the straight course (No. 1 Track) when the said track was designated as CLOSED on 25^th April 2024 at 9.00am.

STR Firdzriel Nur Haqiemi Bin Izham (STR 5) was fined RM500/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for being rude and show no respect to the club official when informed of his wrong doings for working the horse BEAT THE LIGHT (H232) on the straight course (No. 1 Track) which was designated as CLOSED for track work on 25^th April 2024 at 9.00am

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	SUPER ATAS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	BIG FRANCK	Bruised near fore heel	Vet examination
5	STYLE OF DRAGON	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
7	FLYING SPIDER	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
8	THAI BAHT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 27^TH APRIL 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	VINCENT’S STAR, GOOD MAN & BLAZING KID				Vet examination each
2	D’GREAT MAGIC & SIR ELTON				Vet examination each
3	SOON YOU THINK				Vet examination
3	MIEJ				One starting stall test
4	ARION SUCCESS				1000M/vet exam
5	TRAFALGAR & VAIN TYCOON				Vet examination each
5	ASIAN JET				1000M/vet exam
6	BRISTOL DIAMOND, LIM’S HOPEFULLY & RAINBOW FISH				Vet examination each
6	YOU ARE SPECIAL				1000M/vet exam
7	KRUGER				Vet examination
7	VILLAGE PRINCESS				One starting stall test
7	SILENT BOSS				1000M/vet exam
8	TILSWORTH MALI, JAPAN CAPTAIN & WINTERFELL				Vet examination each
8	NIMBUS COURAGE				1000M/vet exam
9	LUCKY STAR & STRAIGHT N ARROW				Vet examination each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2 – 3/3/2024 – PRTC March Mtg 2024		Trainer P Lee	SPEEDY SWALLOW	26/4/2024		RM30,000/-	134(6)(a) read with 134(13) punishable under 134(7)
PRTC trackwork		Trainer S Cook	BEAT THE LIGHT, TRUDAUGHTER & FLEXI LAD	25/4/2024		RM750/-	152(5)(a) – negligence
PRTC trackwork		STR Firdzriel Nur Haqiemi Bin Izham	BEAT THE LIGHT	25/4/2024		RM500/-	152(5)(a) – misconduct
R8		Trainer P Lee	SAGE WARRIOR	27/4/2024		RM100/-	65(5)(c)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		R5	Trainer PK Leong (FAST AND SUPER)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

SUNDAY – 7^TH APRIL 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok– 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 (R0340) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) 1980 VAARON HANDICAP

SUPREME SUCCESS (SU Lim) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (App Z Syafifie) shifted in from the whip in the straight.

App R Nuqman and Jockey J Daniel, the riders of EKRAAR PHOENIX and MASTER JIANGMEN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of EKRAAR PHOENIX and MASTER JIANGMEN revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME SUCCESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TAIWAN CAPTAIN (A Suriya) returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	EL MACHO	Y Aify	1:38.1
2^nd	10	SIR ELTON	S Hafis		½
3^rd	2	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim		¾
4^th	1	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	App Z Syafifie		1 ½

RACE 2 (R0341) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) 1981 SIAPA RAJAH III HANDICAP

MAGICAL PARK, 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.

SOON YOU THINK (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly, throwing its head up and was slow into stride.

JJ STAR (App A Nazir) was slow into stride.

MAZANZE (App R Nuqman) was hanging out in the straight.

JJ STAR which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TRINITY HONOR (SU Lim) returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CIRCUIT STAR	AK Lim	1:37.0
2^nd	3	MAZANZE	App R Nuqman		1 ¾
3^rd	9	SOON YOU THINK	App Z Syafifie		2 ¾
4^th	4	SILVER JOY	S Salee		4

RACE 3 (R0342) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) 1951 COLONEL DALY HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor YES BOSSY was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

NINGALOO (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

KING POWER (L De Souza) and SECRET AGENT (App A Nazir) raced wide in the early and middle stages, entering the home straight wide.

LUCKY STAR (App H Haikal) finished the race wide.

A post-race veterinary examination of SECRET AGENT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	CAVANA	App R Nuqman	1:10.8
2^nd	3	STRAP MARKS	KC Tham		3 ¼
3^rd	12	COSMIC SANDS	S Salee		½
4^th	1	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim		¾

RACE 4 (R0343) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) 1960 WHO KNOWS HANDICAP

GOLD SKY EXPRESS, a course scratching as it had wound injury on near hind tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer P Lee was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove the cross-nose band and special bit on BRANDENBURG within the stipulated time.

The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of MISS MICHELLE (App R Nuqman) at 2.36pm when the mare was unable to be boxed. MISS MICHELLE will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

LIM’S HOPEFULLY (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly and stumbled, losing some ground.

At approximately the 100M-mark, KIPEH (J Daniel) was racing tight between JAPAN CAPTAIN (App Z Syafifie) and BRANDENBURG (L De Souza) and then, KIPEH switched out over the heels of BRANDENBURG.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey J Daniel, the rider of KIPEH placed 2^ndagainst BRANDENBURG being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 100M-mark. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S HOPEFULLY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BRANDENBURG	L De Souza	1:11.9
2^nd	7	KIPEH	J Daniel		Nk
3^rd	9	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App Z Syafifie		¾
4^th	5	TILSWORTH MALI	S Hafis		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R0344) MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 2000M 2024 PERAK DERBY

RAGNAR (AM Aizat) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing TRUMPY (M Lerner).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	TRUMPY	M Lerner	2:01.5
2^nd	6	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	App A Nazir		3
3^rd	3	BLACK THORN	SU Lim		Nk
4^th	4	GOLDEN KING	R Shafiq		½

RACE 6 (R0345) CLASS 5 (A) –1400m (sc) 1970 MAN OF HONOUR HANDICAP

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

CHIEF OF ARMY (KC Tham) jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the turn at the 800M-mark, DISCRETELY RED (AK Lim) rolled inwards slightly, pressuring LOOKS GOOD (App Z Syafifie) who in turn, carried FIREWORKS (M Lerner) inwards, resulting in BEIHAI TURBO (Y Aify) becoming crowded and having to steady. Jockey AK Lim, the rider of DISCRETELY RED was shown the video of the incident and he was warned to give sufficient room to runners on its inside under similar circumstances in future.

DISCRETELY RED and STARHARMONY (S Hafis) were obliged to race wide on the turn.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	FIREWORKS	M Lerner	1:24.1
2^nd	7	TURF PRINCESS	L De Souza		1 ¾
3^rd	4	LOOKS GOOD	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
4^th	5	MULTIBLUE SHARK	AM Aizat		Hd

RACE 7 (R0346) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100m (lc) 2024 JRA TROPHY

INHERIT, GIFTED and PEER GYNT were all course scratching. INHERIT had sustained swollen near fore cannon, GIFTED was sore back and PEER GYNT had sustained a bruised right knee. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

Trainer NM Selvan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove the ear-muff on TORNADO PEGASUS within the stipulated time.

DR KARDO dislodged Jockey Y Aify enroute to the start. He was being attended by the Club Medical Officer and was sent to hospital for observations. DR KARDO was withdrawn at 3.57pm and the gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the start) before being declared to race again.

At approximately the 1000M-mark, ARION SUCCESS (L De Souza) and STORM TO WIN (SU Lim) became crowded and had to steady when TORNADO PEGASUS (App A Azizi) rolled inwards. App A Azizi, the rider of TORNADO PEGASUS in the presence of his master Trainer NM Selvan was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

A post-race veterinary examination of MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	TORNADO PEGASUS	App A Azizi	1:03.7
2^nd	7	APIS	A Suriya		1 ½
3^rd	3	EXDREAM	App P Haris		3
4^th	5	SPIDERMAN	S Hafis		Nk

RACE 8 (R0347) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc)1950 INDIAN HEATHER HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor FIRE AWAY was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

As there is no suitable jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace Jockey Y Aify as the rider of MAGIC THE ZHU.

ZAC ACE baulked repeatedly after the start. Jockey AM Aizat felt something amiss and dismounted. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. ZAC ACE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) from the barrier before being declared to race again.

READY TO ROCK (App A Nazir) was slow into stride.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of GALAXY LAW reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of GALAXY LAW revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MAGIC GENERAL (App R Nuqman) had bled and as such, the gelding 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG MONKEY (KC Tham) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and HARDCORE (App H Haikal) revealed no obvious abnormality. BIG MONKEY will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	THAILAND CAPTAIN	App Z Syafifie	1:23.0
2^nd	3	MAGIC GENERAL	App R Nuqman		1 ¼
3^rd	5	MANDRAKE	J Daniel		Hd
4^th	14	KING RAVANA	AK Lim		2 ¾

RACE 9 (R0348) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) SUNGEI WANG II HANDICAP

TRIPLE ONE STAR and POWER EXPRESS are both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock and a bruised near hind fetlock respectively. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

Jockeys SU Lim and AK Lim, the riders of ADIRA PEGASUS and ISLE OF SKY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ADIRA PEGASUS and ISLE OF SKY revealed no obvious abnormality. ADIRA PEGASUS which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ADIRA PEGASUS returned having cast its off fore plate.

A post-race veterinary examination of MEWTWO (M Lerner) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	HELLO MONDAY	L De Souza	1:25.7
2^nd	1	STYLE OF DRAGON	KP Lim		¾
3^rd	7	MGR ROCKET	App A Azizi		½
4^th	3	ULURU	App Z Syafifie		¾

RACE 10 (R0349) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (sc) 1961 FROGGIE HANDICAP

NATUREISSPEAKING, YOU ARE SPECIAL and PURE PERFECTION are all course scratching. NATUREISSPEAKING had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, YOU ARE SPECIAL had sustained a bruised near fore sole whilst PURE PERFECTION had a bruised near fore tendon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there is no suitable jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App H Haikal to replace Jockey Y Aify as the rider of HEX MARK.

Approaching the 800M-mark, GOLDEN SHOW (App A Azizi) and NIMBUS COURAGE (App P Haris) brushed on a number of occasions. Shortly after this incident, JAZZ BAND (L De Souza) was crowded for galloping room and had to steady.

Approaching the 200M-mark, GOOD WARRIOR (AM Aizat) drifted out and finished the race wide.

ASIAN JET (App R Nuqman) and LEEDSTHEWAY (KC Tham) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys AM Aizat and KC Tham, the rider of GOOD WARRIOR and LEEDSTHEWAY reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GOOD WARRIOR, LEEDSTHEWAY and MY MONEY (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GOLDEN SHOW	App A Azizi	1:11.4
2^nd	10	MERRY BELL	App A Nazir		1 ¾
3^rd	14	JAZZ BAND	L De Souza		Ns
4^th	2	MY MONEY	SU Lim		2 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	LUCKY STAR	App AB Riduan	App H Haikal	Medical
6	CHIEF OF ARMY	S Salee	KC Tham	Medical
7	SPIDERMAN	App AB Riduan	S Hafis	Medical
8	GALAXY LAW	J Chuah	SU Lim	Medical
8	MAGIC THE ZHU	Y Aify	App P Haris	Medical
9	ADIRA PEGASUS	Y Aify	SU Lim	Medical
10	NIMBUS COURAGE	App AB Riduan	App P Haris	Medical
10	HEX MARK	Y Aify	App H Haikal	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	HOSAYLIAO	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
3	ROCK ME EASY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	PROPLAYER	Bruised off fore fetlcok	Vet examination
6	SACRED GALAXY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	SURE WILL DO	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
8	TYPHOON	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 7^TH APRIL 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	MAGICAL PARK				Vet examination
2	JJ STAR				1000M/vet exam
4	GOLD SKY EXPRESS				Vet examination
4	MISS MICHELLE				One starting stall test
6	TRAFALGAR				Vet examination
6	ONE MILLION				1000M/vet exam
7	INHERIT, GIFTED & PEER GYNT				Vet examination each
7	DR KARDO				One starting stall test			[to be ridden unaided to the start]
8	MAGIC GENERAL				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 months]
8	ZAC ACE & BIG MONKEY				1000M/vet exam each
9	TRIPLE ONE STAR & POWER EXPRESS				Vet examination each
9	ADIRA PEGASUS				1000M/vet exam
10	NATUREISSPEAKING, YOU ARE SPECIAL & PURE PERFECTION				Vet examination each
10	ASIAN JET & LEEDSTHEWAY				1000M/vet exam each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4		Tr P Lee	BRANDENBURG	7/4/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
R7		Tr NM Selvan	TORNADO PEGASUS	7/4/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 23^RD 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)]
1^st	3	RULE THE WORLD	App P Haris	1:36.6
2^nd	2	MOMENT OF JUSTICE	KP Lim		½
3^rd	12	ADIRA PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		1 ½
4^th	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)]
1^st	6	CIRCUIT STAR	AK Lim	1:36.0
2^nd	5	SIR ELTON	App P Haris		4
3^rd	9	SOON YOU THINK	App Z Syafifie		½
4^th	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)]
1^st	9	THAILAND CAPTAIN	App Z Syafifie	1:34.3
2^nd	11	KING RAVANA	AK Lim		2 ½
3^rd	8	BIG MONKEY	AM Aizat		2 ¼
4^th	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 2^nd 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 25^th March 2024 and to expire on 7^th 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)]
1^st	6	LANKARAN	S Ruzaini	1:24.5
2^nd	1	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	AM Aizat		½
3^rd	9	STARHARMONY	App P Haris		¾
4^th	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)]
1^st	2	LOOKS GOOD	App Z Syafifie	1:25.1
2^nd	14	YULONG DREAM	AM Aizat		Hd
3^rd	7	LAGI BOLEH	S Salee		2 ¼
4^th	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)]
1^st	2	GHOST MARI	AM Aizat	1:11.0
2^nd	3	SUSPICIOUS MIND	S Salee		3
3^rd	6	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie		3
4^th	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)]
1^st	8	NINGALOO	AK Lim	1:05.3
2^nd	7	SECRET AGENT	J Daniel		3
3^rd	5	KING POWER	KC Tham		1 ¼
4^th	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)]
1^st	2	BEIHAI TURBO	S Ruzaini	1:05.1
2^nd	10	NATUREISSPEAKING	App H Haikal		Ns
3^rd	6	HORSE KING	Y Aify		2 ¼
4^th	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, 23^rdMarch 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, 25^TH FEBRUARY 2024

At the conclusion of the above Inquiry today, Saturday, 23^rdMarch 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 23^rd March 2024 and to expire on 22^nd 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, 27^th JANUARY 2024

The Stipendiary Stewards concluded an inquiry today, Saturday, 23^rd 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 – 23^RD 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