Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 13^th JANUARY 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

Mr. 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 (R0032) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m (sc)

Trainer P Lee was fined a total of RM1,500/- for scratching SIEW YUK (K62) , THAI BAHT (C505) and CHAR KWAY TEOW (E528) without an official veterinary certificates under Clause 3.09 of the Perak Turf Club Official Programme.

JERAM GOLD and HARVEYWALLBANGER both are course scratching. JERAM GOLD and HARVEYWALLBANGER had both sustained a bruised chest. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SPEEDY DEMON was humanely euthanized due to injuries sustained during an accident which occurred while the horse was being transported to PRTC to race.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	KING POWER	KC Tham	0:59.0
2^nd	7	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva		Hd
3^rd	6	FLYING SPIDER	S Ruzaini		1 ¼
4^th	5	THE SWAN	S Anandan		½

RACE 2 (R0033) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc)

Trainer P Lee was fined a total of RM500/- for scratching TILSWORTH MALI (W326), without an official veterinary certificate under Clause 3.09 of the Perak Turf Club Official Programme.

DESIRE SKY was humanely euthanized due to injuries sustained during an accident which occurred while the horse was being transported to PRTC to race.

LEESTOWN EXPRESS (KC Tham) and ADIRA PEGASUS (App A Azizi) were slow into stride.

ROCK ME EASY (S Salee) was pulling hard in the early and middle stages.

LEESTOWN EXPRESS and BITCOIN KING (J Daniel) were obliged to race wide on the turn.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LEESTOWN EXPRESS and BITCOIN KING revealed that both these horses returned having bled. Each will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will each be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of USA CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) today. He explained that the mare does not act on a yielding and soft track and appreciated the going today. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	USA CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva	1:11.8
2^nd	2	ROCK ME EASY	S Salee		1 ¼
3^rd	11	PENANG MAN	App N Shahronnizam		½
4^th	9	YOU ARE SPECIAL	AK Lim		2

RACE 3 (R0034) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

NAGAS KING and LUCKY STAR, both are course scratching. NAGAS KING had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst LUCKY STAR had sustained swollen off fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ZAC ACE (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to lay in, in the later stages. Thereafter, the breast-check broke during the running. Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ZAC ACE was warned that he must ensure that his equipment is in good conditions, failing which a penalty may be imposed on him.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ZHU CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	ZAC ACE	S Ruzaini	1:11.4
2^nd	1	BLAZING KID	KC Tham		½
3^rd	5	ZHU CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva		4 ¾
4^th	3	SPIDERMAN	S Salee		Hd

RACE 4 (R0035) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)

INTROIT and CIRCUIT STAR, both are course scratching. INTROIT had sustained sore back whilst CIRCUIT STAR had sustained a bruised near fore sole. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MAGICAL PARK which was up 30kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

Due to a miscommunication between Trainer Bonny Ng and Jockey S Hafis, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace the latter as the rider of MYSTICAL STAR.

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

LEEDSTHEWAY (KC Tham) was pulling hard and had to be steadied in the early stages.

Passing the 200M-mark, BIG MONKEY (App N Shahronnizam) rolled inwards. App Shahronnizam was shown the video of this incident and was warned to make a greater attempt to keep his mount on a straight course in future.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BIG MONKEY	App N Shahronnizam	1:25.3
2^nd	3	HELLO MONDAY	S Ruzaini		2 ½
3^rd	5	ULURU	App SN Shiva		½
4^th	4	MYSTICAL STAR	AK Lim		Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	MYSTICAL STAR	S Hafis	AK Lim	Miscommunication

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

HEARING OF AN APPEAL OF APP JOCKEY Z SYAFIFIE (JAKAMA PEGASUS) AGAINST THE ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION.

The above hearing of an appeal of App Z Syafifie which had been scheduled for Monday, 15^th January 2024, has now been adjourned to a date to be fixed.

RACE 8 (R1383) – 30^th DECEMBER 2023 – PNTC DECEMBER MEETING 2023

Jockey J Daniel who failed to arrive on course to fulfil his riding engagement(s) without a valid reason, was fined a sum of RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	KOPI BING	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
1	STORM TO WIN	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
1	GOODLUCK CHARM	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
1	PROVOCATEUR	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
1	NATUREISSPEAKING	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
1	ZAZU	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
1	PIT BULL	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	MATILDA	Nail bind injury both fore	Vet examination
1	MADE IN CHINA	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	QIJI LOVE	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
2	CHINA DINERO	Swollen near fore fetlock and sore withers	Vet examination
2	BEIHAI TURBO	Skin allergy	Vet examination
2	ANDADO	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	MAGIC THE ZHU	Sore back	Vet examination
3	LUPIN	Respiratory allergy	Vet examination
3	CROWN GIFT	Tying up, bruised suspensory	Vet examination
3	FIRE AWAY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	THAILAND CAPTAIN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	GOLDEN SHOW	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
4	STYLE OF DRAGON	Bruised back	Vet examination
4	EKRAAR PHOENIX	Sole bruised off fore	Vet examination
4	PROVE IT	Sore back	Vet examination
4	SUPREME JUSTICE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	MAZANZE	Sore back	Vet examination
4	NAMBIAR ROCKET	Stone bruised ear fore foot	Vet examination

PRTC –13^th JANUARY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	JERAM GOLD & HARVEYWALLBANGER				Vet examination each
2	LEESTOWN EXPRESS & BITCOIN KING				Bleeder’s test each			[barred 3 mths each]
3	NAGAS KING & LUCKY STAR				Vet examination each
3	ZHU CAPTAIN				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
4	INTROIT & CIRCUIT STAR				Vet examination each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1		Tr P Lee	SIEW YUK, THAI BAHT & CHAR KWAY TEOW	13/1/2024		RM1,500/-	Clause 3.09 of PRTC official programme
R2		Tr P Lee	TILSWORTH MALI	13/1/2024		RM500/-	Clause 3.09 of PRTC official programme
R8 – 30/12/23		Jockey J Daniel		13/1/2024		RM250/-	152(5)(a)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY – 6^TH JANUARY 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

Mr. 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 (R013) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

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

EKRAAR PHOENIX (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim) raced wide on the turn, entering the home straight wide.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of MULTIBLUE SHARK reported that he felt something amiss with his mount at the running. A post-race veterinary examination of this gelding revealed no obvious abnormality and it was impounded.

A post-race veterinary examination of SIR ELTON (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer R Lines was questioned with regards to the improved performance of KING OF GLORY (S Saddam) today. He stated that in his opinion, the distance today was more favorable for the gelding, coupled with a weaker field. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	KING OF GLORY	S Saddam	1:40.7
2^nd	2	KING RAVANA	KC Tham		½
3^rd	8	SUPREME JUSTICE	SU Lim		1 ¼
4^th	4	SUCCESS STREET	App P Haris		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R014) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)

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

BLACK TAIPAN (S Ruzaini) and DREAMS CAN BE REAL (AK Lim) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

THE JEWELLER (How Yang) and BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) were slow into stride.

At approximately the 1400M-mark, INTROIT (App P Haris) was inconvenienced and had to be steadied, when BULL RUN (J Daniel) rolled in, resulting in THE JEWELLER which was following, having to steady off its heels.

App SN Shiva, the rider of SOON YOU THINK was shown the video of his ride in the straight. He was warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount is clearly out of contention.

Jockey How Yang, 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 TRIPLE ONE STAR (KP Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BULL RUN returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	BLACK TAIPAN	S Ruzaini	1:41.3
2^nd	6	TRINITY HONOR	SU Lim		Nk
3^rd	8	BULL RUN	J Daniel		2 ¾
4^th	1	INTROIT	App P Haris		Nk

RACE 3 (R015) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)

CANDY RAIN, CHERISH and RAISE YOUR GLASS, all are course scratching. CANDY RAIN had sustained bruised near fore foot. CHERISH had sustained sole bruised near fore, whilst RAISE YOUR GLASS had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TRAFALGAR (KP Lim) and BEIHAI TURBO (J Daniel) were slow into stride.

GOLDEN CUP (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight.

Approaching the 400M-mark, KIPEH (AK Lim) was inconvenienced when PURE PERFECTION (SU Lim) rolled out.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	BRISTOL DIAMOND	App SN Shiva	1:21.0
2^nd	10	KIPEH	AK Lim		2 ¾
3^rd	6	ROCK ME EASY	KC Tham		1 ¾
4^th	8	ANOTHER SHOW	H Haikal		Ns

RACE 4 (R016) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

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

As there was no suitable rider available to the connections, the Panel of Stewards acceded to a request from the trainer to withdraw BITCOIN KING at 2.08pm, when Jockey How Yang was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

I’M THE MAN (S Ruzaini) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of ROSES FOR ME reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ROSES FOR ME revealed that the mare had returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of ULURU (App P Haris) today. He explained that ULURU raced on a hard track at its previous start as today, raced on yielding track which it prefers. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry into the running and handling of LOOKS GOOD today, evidence were taken from Jockey S Saddam and Trainer KF Wong, the rider and the trainer of LOOKS GOOD respectively. Jockey S Saddam, the rider of LOOKS GOOD was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that LOOKS GOOD was given a full opportunity of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge are that:

Having had a good jump and obtaining a mid-field position as instructed, he failed to follow his instructions from the 800M-mark to maintain and thereafter to improve his position as instructed, resulting in his mount being in the last position at the 600M-mark;
From the 600M-mark to the finish, he failed to ride LOOKS GOOD with sufficient vigour and determination when his mount was running on strongly.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Saddam’s riding records and mitigating factors. He was disqualified from riding in races for a period one (1) year, with immediate effect, i.e. from 6^th January 2024 and to expire on 5^th January 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM30,000/-. He was advised of his right of appeal (6.35pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	ULURU	App P Haris	1:22.1
2^nd	5	HEX MARK	SU Lim		½
3^rd	12	WINNING SMILE	App SN Shiva		3 ¾
4^th	2	LOOKS GOOD	S Saddam		¾

RACE 5 (R017) CLASS 4(A) -1100m (sc)

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey How Yang as the rider of ZAC ACE, when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

SPIDERMAN (KC Tham) jumped awkwardly.

STAR GLORY (J Daniel) was slow into stride.

OCEAN LAW (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight.

ZAC ACE (App A Azizi) shifted in from the whip in the concluding stages and had to steady outwards off the hind quarters of SPIDERMAN to continue its run.

A post-race veterinary examination of STAR GLORY revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Trainer P Lee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of SPIDERMAN today. He stated that SPIDERMAN enjoyed the track today and its distance. These in his opinion had accounted for its improved performance. His attention was drawn of his obligations under MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	SPIDERMAN	KC Tham	1:07.0
2^nd	12	ZAC ACE	App A Azizi		1 ¾
3^rd	3	BALL AND CHAIN	S Saddam		Nk
4^th	1	GEORGETOWN	App SN Shiva		2 ¾

RACE 6 (R018) CLASS 5(A) –1100m (sc)

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

HARVEYWALLBANGER was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.28pm, as the gelding’s status for Japanese B Encephalitis is not current. Trainer R Lines was fined RM1,000/- in terms of MRA Regulation 20.2(b) as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.

SPEEDY SWALLOW (J Chuah) which dislodged its rider on the way to the start and galloped a considerable distance, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.43pm on veterinary advice. The race was delayed five (5) minutes due to this incident. SPEEDY SWALLOW will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the barrier) before being declared to race again.

BELLA VELOCE (AK Lim) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start and thereafter, was loaded riderless. As such, BELLA VELOCE will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

PONTIANAK (S Anandan) reared on jumping and was awkward.

BELLA VELOCE was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of BELLA VELOCE revealed that the mare had 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	4	KNIGHT LOVE	S Saddam	1:06.8
2^nd	2	KRATOS	App P Haris		1 ¼
3^rd	8	LISBOA STAR	SU Lim		7 ½
4^th	10	TILSWORTH MALI	S Ruzaini		Nk

RACE 7 (R019) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc)

DESIRE SKY, a course scratching as it had sustained injury on off fore heel bulb, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there was no suitable rider available to the connections, the Panel of Stewards acceded to a request from the trainer to withdraw USA CAPTAIN at 2.08pm, when Jockey How Yang was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Acting on veterinary advice that WINTERFELL (AK Lim) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.16pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet exam) before being declared to race again.

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

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PROVOCATEUR reported that his mount dipped on a several occasions during the running. A post-race veterinary examination of PROVOCATEUR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BOSSKU reported that this horse was not striding out freely and could not handle the going. A post-race veterinary examination of BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer F Maynard would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of LUCKY THIRTYNINE (KC Tham).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	KC Tham	1:07.2
2^nd	11	NATUREISSPEAKING	H Haikal		1 ¼
3^rd	10	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva		1 ½
4^th	2	PURPLE RAIN	J Daniel		Hd

RACE 8 (R020) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc)

DISCRETELY RED, 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.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey How Yang as the rider of YOUARETHEBEST.

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

INHERIT (H Haikal) was slow into stride.

COLONEL CHIEF (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.

App A Azizi, the rider of YOUARETHEBEST reported that this horse is making abnormal respiratory noises and a post-race veterinary examination also revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded. As such, YOUARETHEBEST which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of INHERIT (H Haikal) and MICHIKAWA (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

A slight altercation happened in the Jockeys’ Room today between Jockey J Daniel and App P Haris. The Panel of Stewards investigated the matter and decided to take no further actions, other than to warn App P Haris and Jockey J Daniel to act in a more professional manner in future.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	HAPPY BIRTHDAY	S Ruzaini	1:25.6
2^nd	4	SILENT BOSS	App P Haris		4 ¾
3^rd	6	FIRE AWAY	AK Lim		½
4^th	3	SUSPICIOUS MIND	S Anandan		¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	TRIPLE ONE STAR	S Hafis	KP Lim	Steward’s Order
4	LOOKS GOOD	S Hafis	S Saddam	Steward’s Order
5	ZAC ACE	How Yang	App A Azizi	Medical
6	PERFECT RUN	S Hafis	J Daniel	Steward’s Order
6	BELLA VELOCE	S Salee	AK Lim	Medical
7	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	S Hafis	KC Tham	Steward’s Order
8	COLONEL CHIEF	S Hafis	J Daniel	Steward’s Order
8	YOUARETHEBEST	How Yang	App A Azizi	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

PERAK NOVEMBER RACE MEETING 2023 – RACE 7 (R1202) FREE SPIRIT HANDICAP CLASS 5(A) – 1200M(sc) – SUNDAY, 5^TH NOVEMBER 2023

An Inquiry was opened on the Friday, 5^th January 2024 into the running and handling of LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng). After hearing and considering further evidence on the 6^th January 2024 from Jockey HK Cheng’s witnesses, i.e. Jockeys S Ruzaini (STARDICE), AK Lim (AUTUMN BLISS) and A Suriya (ARROGATE ACHIEVER) and re-viewing the videos, the Panel of Stewards re-evaluated and deliberated on the matter.

At the conclusion of the above Inquiry today, Saturday, 6^th January 2024, the Panel of Stewards found Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of LIM’S HOPEFULLY guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that LIM’S HOPEFULLY was given a full opportunity of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge are:

He took hold of his mount from the 1000M to 700M when he had the opportunity to follow STARDICE which would have been reasonable to do so;
He took hold of and checked his mount severely between 600M to 400M and in so doing, resulting in LIM’S HOPEFULLY losing considerable ground.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s riding records and mitigating factors. He was disqualified from riding in races for a period one (1) year, effective from 6^th January 2024 and to expire on 5^th January 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM30,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (11.55am).

At a subsequent investigation, Trainer HY Cheng, the trainer of LIM’S HOPEFULLY tendered his apology for his misconduct whilst talking to the Chief Stipendiary Steward on the phone. The Panel of Stewards accepted his apology, however he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

Acting on an incident report from PNTC, Trainer F Maynard was warned for ignoring a security guard’s instruction at the Penang Turf Club on 30^th December 2023. He was further warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
4	UNLIMITED STAR	Bruised near fore heel bulb	Vet examination
6	META SPRING	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
7	YOU ARE SPECIAL	Skin Allergy	Vet examination
7	GAIN ECLIPSE	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC –6^th JANUARY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
3	CANDY RAIN, CHERISH & RAISE YOUR GLASS				Vet examination each
4	MAGICAL PARK				Vet examination
4	ROSES FOR ME & I’M THE MAN				1000M/vet exam each
5	STAR GLORY				1000M/vet exam
6	BELLA VELOCE				One starting stall test & 1000M/vet exam
6	SPEEDY SWALLOW				One starting stall test			[to be ridden unaided to the barrier]
7	DESIRE SKY				Vet examination
7	WINTERFELL & BOSSKU				1000M/vet exam each
8	DISCRETELY RED				Vet examination
8	YOUARETHEBEST				1000M/vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R7 – 5/11/2023		Jockey HK Cheng	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	6/1/2024		RM30,000/-	44(8) as read with 44(8)(a)
R4 – 6/1/2024		Jockey S Saddam	LOOKS GOOD	6/1/2024		RM30,000/-	44(8) as read with 44(8)(a)
R6 – 6/1/2024		Trainer R Lines	HARVEYWALLBANGER	6/1/2024		RM1,000/-	Reg. 20.2(b) as read with Reg. 20.6
Disqualifications		R7 – 5/11/2023	Jockey HK Cheng (LIM’S HOPEFULLY) – disqualified for a period of one (1) year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a).
		R4 – 6/1/2024	Jockey S Saddam (LOOKS GOOD) – disqualified for a period of one (1) year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a).
Follow-up(s)		R7	Trainer F Maynard (LUCKY THIRTYNINE)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK DECEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 17^th DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok– Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1345) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) SEASON’S GREETINGS HANDICAP

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

Emergency Acceptor SPEEDY SWALLOW was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

STARHARMONY (App SN Shiva) and BEIHAI TURBO (App P Haris) were slow into stride.

At approximately the 900M-mark, JULIUS CAESAR (AM Aizat) and LUCKY THIRTYNINE (S Saddam) steadied in a tightly-bunched field.

At approximately the 500M-mark, STORM TO WIN (AK Lim) was inconvenienced, steadied off the heels of JULIUS CAESAR, which had shifted outwards.

BEIHAI TURBO was obliged to race wide on the turn, entering the home straight wide.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PLACE YOUR BET 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JULIUS CAESAR and STORM TO WIN revealed no obvious abnormality. STORM TO WIN was impounded.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim	1:14.7
2^nd	11	SECRET AGENT	SU Lim		5 ¼
3^rd	12	ARAGON PEGASUS	KC Tham		Sh
4^th	2	GOLDEN CUP	App AB Riduan		Hd

RACE 2 (R1346) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) CONCLUDING CHAPTER HANDICAP

CHAR KWAY TEOW, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MARTIN VJ (J Daniel) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

KIPEH (AM Aizat) and AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin) jumped awkwardly.

Approximately the 450M-mark, ROCK ME EASY (SU Lim) was crowded and inconvenienced when AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) rolled inwards.

D’GREAT STRIKE (App SN Shiva) was hanging in, in the straight.

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

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of MARTIN VJ reported that his mount was not striding out freely. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MARTIN VJ was making respiratory noises and was unable to be scoped. A post-race veterinary report of MARTIN VJ will follow.

A post-race veterinary examination of ROCK ME EASY revealed no obvious abnormality.

As Trainer R Lines was not on course today, he will be questioned regarding the improved performance of STAY THE COURSE (S Ruzaini) at a date to be fixed.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of KRATOS and App P Haris, the rider of KRATOS over the concluding stages. Having noted both their explanations, the Stewards were of the opinion that App P Haris should have made a greater attempt to prevent KRATOS from shifting out and he was reminded to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	STAY THE COURSE	S Ruzaini	1:14.9
2^nd	3	KRATOS	App P Haris		2 ¼
3^rd	10	KIPEH	AM Aizat		¾
4^th	4	KNIGHT LOVE	S Saddam		1 ¾

RACE 3 (R1347) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) FINISHING TOUCHES HANDICAP

ISLE OF SKY and I’M THE MAN, both are course scratching. ISLE OF SKY had sustained a bruised off fore foot whilst I’M THE MAN had sustained sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

Emergency Acceptor SIEW YUK was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

DIAMOND SET (SU Lim) reared on jumping.

COUNTRY LAW (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

Jockeys KP Lim and HK Cheng, the riders of MADE IN CHINA and PROVOCATEUR respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of MADE IN CHINA and PROVOCATEUR revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of FLYING SPIDER (App AB Riduan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ATLANTIC ARROW (App R Ruwaidy) 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.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of PROVOCATEUR with regards to his ride over the concluding stages. The Stewards were of the opinion that Jockey HK Cheng should have made a greater attempt to ride his mount on a straight course. However, he was reminded to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	ASIAN JET	App R Nuqman	1:15.6
2^nd	11	PROVOCATEUR	HK Cheng		Nk
3^rd	10	YOU ARE SPECIAL	S Saddam		3 ¼
4^th	6	TILSWORTH JACOBI	AM Aizat		¾

RACE 4 (R1348) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (lc) GRAND FINALE HANDICAP

BALL AND CHAIN, STAR GLORY and STRAP MARKS all are course scratching. BALL AND CHAIN had sustained sole bruised near fore. STAR GLORY had sustained bruised both fore fetlock while STRAP MARKS had sustained a bruised off fore suspensory. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

KANTHAKA (App AB Riduan) laid out on jumping.

FAST AND SUPER (App R Nuqman) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 800M-mark, App P Haris, the rider of UNDER OATH lost the use of his near side iron and shortly thereafter, was inconvenienced when YOUARETHEBEST (KC Tham) rolled inwards.

DISCRETELY RED (J Daniel) was obliged to race wide rounding the turn.

GENERAL NIX (App R Ruwaidy) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey KC Tham, the rider of YOUARETHEBEST reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of YOUARETHEBEST 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.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that AMORE AMORE (AM Aizat) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	KANTHAKA	App AB Riduan	1:14.1
2^nd	12	NINGALOO	AK Lim		9 ¼
3^rd	13	SPIDERMAN	SU Lim		2 ½
4^th	11	HAPPY BIRTHDAY	HK Cheng		Nk

RACE 5 (R1349) OPEN MAIDEN -1300M(lc) SEASON ENDER STAKES

JAMES BOND (App AB Riduan) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

App R Nuqman, the rider of SUPREME SUCCESS reported that his mount showed no early pace, despite being urged.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of RAISE YOUR GLASS was dislodged at the pull-up area.

App AB Riduan, the rider of JAMES BOND reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of JAMES BOND revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that JERAM GOLD (J De Souza) 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	HEX MARK	AM Aizat	1:23.1
2^nd	5	SUPREME SUCCESS	App R Nuqman		½
3^rd	2	EKRAAR PHOENIX	App P Haris		½
4^th	4	RAISE YOUR GLASS	S Ruzaini		Hd

RACE 6 (R1350) CLASS 4(A) –1600m (lc) RACE-TO-THE-FINISH HANDICAP

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey S Saddam, the rider of 2^nd placed horse MICHIKAWA against SUSPICIOUS MIND (App R Nuqman), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference in the straight. 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 result stands.

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of HEARTS OF GOLD was questioned with regards to his ride in the early part of the race. He stated that after getting a good jump, he was crowded and thereafter, was unable to improve his position and further stated that his mount was not striding out. A subsequent post-race veterinary examination of HEARTS OF GOLD revealed no apparent abnormality. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	SUSPICIOUS MIND	App R Nuqman	1:41.4
2^nd	3	MICHIKAWA	S Saddam		Hd
3^rd	6	MANDRAKE	HS Gill		5 ¼
4^th	8	WHY NOT	SU Lim		Nk

RACE 7 (R1351) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1400m (sc) END-OF-FIXTURE STAKES

As there is no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace App AB Riduan as the rider of PROOF PERFECT when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

CHINA CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) was slow into stride.

Passing the 1000M-mark, TEOCHEW KID (J De Souza) dipped.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PROOF PERFECT (HS Gill) 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.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of CHINA CAPTAIN today. He stated that this horse enjoyed the 1400M and coupled with a weaker field today, these accounted for its improved performance.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CHINA CAPTAIN	S Ruzaini	1:26.7
2^nd	6	STRONG N POWERFUL	App P Haris		2 ½
3^rd	4	RELAU STAR	SU Lim		Nk
4^th	3	TEOCHEW KID	J De Souza		Nk

RACE 8 (R1352) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) LAST CHANCE HANDICAP

MAESTRO, 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.

As there is no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace App AB Riduan as the rider of STAR INVINCIBLE.

Acting on veterinary advice that FIRST COMMAND (HS Gill) and SACRED GALAXY (S Saddam) was lame near fore and lame off fore respectively, the Panel of Stewards ordered both their withdrawals at 4.57pm. Both these geldings will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey SU Lim and App R Nuqman, the rider of STAR INVINCIBLE and SUPREME JUSTICE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post- race veterinary examinations of STAR INVINCIBLE revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and SUPREME JUSTICE revealed no obvious abnormality. STAR INVINCIBLE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	BINTANG TIMOR	AM Aizat	1:28.0
2^nd	2	MULTIBLUE SHARK	S Ruzaini		¾
3^rd	13	BRISTOL DIAMOND	J Daniel		1 ½
4^th	4	SUCCESS STREET	App P Haris		1 ¾

RACE 9 (R1353) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc) END GAME HANDICAP

APOLLO ROCK, a course scratching as it had right corneal ulcer, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JEFFREY which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that LUCK HAPPY (J Daniel) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.31pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) and BLACK TAIPAN (S Ruzaini) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

THE JEWELLER (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

THE JEWELLER raced wide rounding the bend and entering the home straight wide.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	PROVE IT	KP Lim	1:29.1
2^nd	9	BLACK TAIPAN	S Ruzaini		1 ¼
3^rd	3	CHERISH	App R Nuqman		4 ¼
4^th	11	THE JEWELLER	App SN Shiva		1 ¼

RACE 10 (R1354) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc) FINISHING LINE HANDICAP

BULL RUN, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised off hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor SING DARCI was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Rounding the turn at approximately the 1200M-mark, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SIR ELTON reported that he received slight pressure from CHAR SIEW (SU Lim) on his outside and had to steady momentarily.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam), ADIRA PEGASUS (AK Lim) and AMAZING CHOICE (J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NAMBIAR ROCKET (KC Tham) returned having cast its off fore plate.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of VAIN TYCOON pleaded guilty to a charge for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his mount to the end of the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. He was fined the sum of RM3,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Three Thousand only) and was advised of his right of appeal (6.50pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	HELLO MONDAY	S Ruzaini	1:28.6
2^nd	12	WINNING SMILE	App SN Shiva		1 ¼
3^rd	5	VAIN TYCOON	AM Aizat		Ns
4^th	6	SIR ELTON	HS Gill		4 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	UNDER OATH	(unfixed)	App P Haris	EA
7	PROOF PERFECT	App AB Riduan	HS Gill	Medical
8	STAR INVINCIBLE	App AB Riduan	SU Lim	Medical
10	ALL IN	App AB Riduan	App P Haris	Medical
10	FIRST SUCCESS	(unfixed)	App R Ruwaidy	EA

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	NEW GARDEN	Swollen near fore tendon	Vet examination
2	THE SWAN	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	META SPRING	Swollen near fore fetlock joint	Vet examination
2	GAIN ECLIPSE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	WINTERFELL	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
4	IRONCLAD	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	MR HOPKINS	Swollen near fore tendon	Vet examination
8	SHANGANI	Bruised back	Vet examination
9	SACRED SEA	Bruised near fore fot	Vet examination
9	POWER EXPRESS	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 17^TH DECEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	PONTIANAK				Vet examination
1	PLACE YOUR BET				1000M/vet exam
2	CHAR KWAY TEOW				Vet examination
2	MARTIN VJ				1000M/vet exam
3	ISLE OF SKY & I’M THE MAN				Vet examination each
3	ATLANTIC ARROW				Bleeder’s test			(barred 3 mths)
4	BALL AND CHAIN, STAR GLORY & STRAP MARKS				Vet examination each
4	GENERAL NIX & YOUARETHEBEST				1000M/vet exam each
5	JERAM GOLD				1000M/vet exam
7	PROOF PERFECT				Bleeder’s test			(barred 3 mths)
8	MAESTRO				Vet examination
8	STAR INVINCIBLE, FIRST COMMAND & SACRED GALAXY				1000M/vet exam each
9	APOLLO ROCK				Vet examination
9	LUCK HAPPY				1000M/vet exam
10	BULL RUN				Vet examination
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R10		Jockey AM Aizat	VAIN TYCOON	17/12/2023		RM3,000/-	44(6)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		R2	Trainer R Lines (STAY THE COURSE)
		R2	MARTIN VJ – post-race veterinary report

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 26^th NOVEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong– Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1266) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) CINDY’S PET HANDICAP

THE JEWELLER, 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.

Emergency Acceptors SILVER JOY and CHAR SIEW were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

YOU ARE SPECIAL which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

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

BLUE EYED BOY (L De Souza) was slow into stride, losing a number of lengths.

LEEDSTHEWAY(KC Tham) jumped awkwardly.

BINTANG TIMOR (AM Aizat) over-raced in the early stages.

BULL RUN (S Anandan) was over-racing in the early stages and thereafter, was hanging in in the straight.

YOU ARE SPECIAL (App P Haris) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of SING DARCI reported that his mount was making an abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of SING DARCI revealed no obvious abnormality. SING DARCI which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys S Anandan and AK Lim, the riders of BULL RUN and VALUE OF JUSTICE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BULL RUN and VALUE OF JUSTICE revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BINTANG TIMOR	AM Aizat	1:41.7
2^nd	3	TRIPLE ONE STAR	WW Cheah		½
3^rd	2	BLUE EYED BOY	L De Souza		1 ¼
4^th	5	HELLO MONDAY	S Ruzaini		¾

RACE 2 (R1267) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) BIG ROLE HANDICAP

TAIWAN CAPTAIN, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency Acceptors HEX MARK and SUPREME JUSTICE were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

MYSTICAL STAR (KP Lim) was slow into stride.

WHY NOT (SU Lim) was hanging out in the straight.

SUCCESS STREET (AM Aizat) shifted out from the whip in the straight, finishing the race wide.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG MONKEY (KC Tham) and MAZANZE (App R Ruwaidy) revealed no obvious abnormality. DREAMS CAN BE REAL (HS Gill) returned broken-winded and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FIRST SUCCESS (App SN Shiva) returned having cast its near fore plate.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of WHY NOT, Trainer WC Lim stated that he is of the opinion that due to a weaker field today and that the gelding had been working well, may have contributed to its improved performance.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	WHY NOT	SU Lim	1:40.3
2^nd	3	MULTIBLUE SHARK	S Ruzaini		Nk
3^rd	1	SUCCESS STREET	AM Aizat		2 ¼
4^th	6	RISE OF THE LEGEND	App H Haikal		2 ½

RACE 3 (R1268) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc)

THE JOCKEY CLUB OF TURKIYE RACE 2023

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

HEART OF FIRE (App H Haikal) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (KP Lim), which in turn, tightened VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Tham) which was slow into stride.

MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN over-raced in the early stages.

VILLAGE TYCOON was obliged to race wide on the turn.

HEART OF FIRE was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	HEART OF FIRE	App H Haikal	1:19.1
2^nd	6	SUSPICIOUS MIND	S Anandan		7 ¾
3^rd	9	HAPPY BIRTHDAY	HK Cheng		Nk
4^th	5	FIRE AWAY	S Ruzaini		¾

RACE 4 (R1269) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300m (lc) BEAUTIFUL CHOICE HANDICAP

APIS and OCEAN LAW, both are course scratching. APIS had fever whilst OCEAN LAW had respiratory allergy. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer Bonny Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on GENERAL NIX (AK Lim).

GALILEO’S APPROACH (SU Lim) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

THAILAND CAPTAIN (KP Lim) showed no early pace.

The whip of jockey AK Lim, the rider of GENERAL NIX broke during the running.

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

Jockeys KP Lim and SU Lim, the riders of THAILAND CAPTAIN and GALILEO’S APPROACH respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of THAILAND CAPTAIN revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and GALILEO’S APPROACH revealed no obvious abnormality. THAILAND CAPTAIN 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	KANTHAKA	HK Cheng	1:20.5
2^nd	9	LIMITLESS VENTURE	HS Gill		1 ¾
3^rd	1	VILLAGE STAR	KC Tham		3 ¼
4^th	7	DISCRETELY RED	J Daniel		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R1270) – 1400m (sc) CHARITY CUP

RELAU STAR (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

BIG DOCTOR (KC Tham) and GEORGETOWN (HS Gill) 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	2	GOOD FIGHT	J De Souza	1:24.4
2^nd	4	TEOCHEW KID	L De Souza		4 ¾
3^rd	5	ANSU	J Daniel		Nk
4^th	7	RELAU STAR	SU Lim		½

RACE 6 (R1271) CLASS 5(A) –1100m (sc) NOBLE HERO HANDICAP

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

Passing the 350M-mark, SUNNY FIGHTER (SU Lim) was momentarily inconvenienced when ULURU (App SN Shiva) rolled in.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KING POWER (KC Tham) revealed that the gelding had returned with epiglotic entrapment, COLOUR PAINT (HS Gill) had bled and GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) had returned lame near fore.

COLOUR PAINT 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. KING POWER and GOLD SKY EXPRESS 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	5	JULIUS CAESAR	AM Aizat	1:07.4
2^nd	2	KRATOS	App P Haris		2 ¼
3^rd	1	SPEEDY DEMON	WW Cheah		2 ¼
4^th	7	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim		2

RACE 7 (R1272) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc) SUPREME ECHO HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KP Lim to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of ROSES FOR ME, as the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of ROSES FOR ME reported that he had checked his mount at approximately the 300M-mark. On reviewing the video, it was apparent that there was no check and Jockey KP Lim was warned that in future, he must be more accurate with his race reports.

A post-race veterinary examination of LEESTOWN EXPRESS (KC Tham) 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	5	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	1:08.4
2^nd	7	AUTUMN BLITZ	AK Lim		Hd
3^rd	9	LISBOA STAR	WW Cheah		1 ¾
4^th	6	ROSES FOR ME	KP Lim		Nk

RACE 8 (R1273) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc) SOLO VENTURE HANDICAP

NEW GARDEN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore suspensory, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that GAIN ECLIPSE was lame off hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.29pm and the mare will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that SUNNY STAR (App SN Shiva) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.58pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

VICTOREM (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 800M-mark, NATUREISSPEAKING (KC Tham) clipped the heels of ROCK ME EASY (L De Souza) and stumbled. Jockey L De Souza, the rider of ROCK ME EASY was shown the video of the incident and after consideration, the Stewards took no further action, other than warning Jockey L De Souze that he must exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of PROVOCATEUR (AM Aizat) 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.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GRAND KNIGHT (App R Ruwaidy) 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	ROCK ME EASY	L De Souza	1:06.9
2^nd	10	ARAGON PEGASUS	AK Lim		6 ¼
3^rd	7	BOSSKU	J Low		Sh
4^th	3	AUSSIE EAGLE	S Ruzaini		2 ¼

RACE 9 (R1274) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc) TANNHAUSER HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace Jockey J De Souza as the rider of FLYING SPIDER, when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

As there is no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of BRISTOL DIAMOND.

COUNTRY LAW which was up 31kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

CHERISH (App P Haris) was slow into stride.

USA CAPTAIN (KP Lim) was obliged to race wide and entered the home straight wide.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	KIPEH	AK Lim	1:07.5
2^nd	9	COUNTRY LAW	S Ruzaini		1 ¼
3^rd	2	FLYING SPIDER	KC Tham		¾
4^th	10	WINTERFELL	L De Souza		1

RACE 10 (R1275) CLASS 4(A) – 1000m (sc) THE OMEGA MAN HANDICAP

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

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNDER OATH (AM Aizat) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	TERMS OF REFERENCE	KC Tham	1:00.0
2^nd	9	ZHU CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy		4 ½
3^rd	4	BALL AND CHAIN	AK Lim		1 ¼
4^th	2	SIMLONG BEACH	SU Lim		1 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	ROSES FOR ME	J Daniel	KP Lim	Medical
8	YOU ARE GENIUS	J Daniel	KP Lim	Medical
8	GAIN ECLIPSE	(unfixed)	App H Haikal	EA
9	FLYING SPIDER	J De Souza	KC Tham	Medical
9	BRISTOL DIAMOND	J Daniel	App SN Shiva	Medical
10	BALL AND CHAIN	J Daniel	AK Lim	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

RACE 4 (R1190) ENRICH STAKES A -1400m (lc) MITAVITE ASIA 25^TH ANNIVERSARY CUP

The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the follow-up post- race veterinary examination which was conducted at Selangor Turf Club on STRONG N BEST (K378), which ran in Race 4 on Sunday, 5^th November 2023 during the Perak November Race Meeting 2023 revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	TRINITY HONOR	Sole bruised off fore	Vet examination
6	BLOOD ROYAL	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
6	THE SWAN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	KOPI BING	Sore Back	Vet examination
8	ASIAN JET	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	D’GREAT STRIKE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
9	D’GREAT RISE	Sore Back	Vet examination
10	MR ALFONSO	Sore back	Vet examination
10	NINGALOO	Cut off hind bulb to pastern	Vet examination

PRTC – 26^th NOVEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	THE JEWELLER				Vet examination
1	SING DARCI & YOU ARE SPECIAL				1000M/vet exam each
2	TAIWAN CAPTAIN				Vet examination
2	DREAMS CAN BE REAL				1000M/vet exam
3	CAVANA				Vet examination
4	APIS & OCEAN LAW				Vet examination each
4	GENERAL NIX & THAILAND CAPTAIN				1000M/vet exam each
5	BIG DOCTOR & GEORGETOWN				1000M/vet exam each
6	KING POWER & GOLD SKY EXPRESS				1000M/vet exam each
6	COLOUR PAINT				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
7	LEESTOWN EXPRESS				1000M/vet exam
8	NEW GARDEN				Vet examination
8	SUNNY STAR, GAIN ECLIPSE, VICTOREM & PROVOCATEUR				1000M/vet exam each
8	GRAND KNIGHT				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
10	BILLY MOJO				1000M/vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4		Tr B Ng	GENERAL NIX	26/11/2023		RM100/-	65(5)(c)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 5^th NOVEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 8 – SOFT, RACE 9 to 11 – YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Williams Balasingam – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1196 ) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) GOLDEN ACE HANDICAP

JULIUS CAESAR (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly.

TILSWORTH MALI (S Ruzaini) was obliged to race wide on the turn and entered the home straight wide.

GOLDEN CUP (App AB Riduan) was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

App AB Riduan, the rider of GOLDEN CUP reported that his saddle slipped back during the running.

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

Jockey HS Gill was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of YES BOSSY today. He stated that having gone to the lead, YES BOSSY tired and compounded in the straight. He is of the opinion that the gelding did not saddled up from last week’s run. A post-race veterinary examination of YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TIGRESS revealed no obvious abnormality, whilst BELLA VELOCE (AM Aizat) returned lame off fore. As such, BELLA VELOCE 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	GOLDEN CUP	App AB Riduan	1:13.3
2^nd	1	ANDADO	SU Lim		6 ¼
3^rd	5	ROSES FOR ME	J Daniel		Sh
4^th	4	JULIUS CAESAR	App SN Shiva		Nk

RACE 2 (R1197) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (lc) 2023 PORDASI GOODWILL CUP

Emergency Acceptors DISCRETELY RED, GOLDEN PEACH and MAGIC KID were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

STYLE OF DRAGON which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

FIRE AWAY (R Ruwaidy) and VILLAGE STAR (KC Tham) were both examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

NOVA FALCON (App H Haikal) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 800M-mark, Jockey J Low felt something amiss with GALAXY LAW which duck outwards sharply and at approximately the 700M-mark, still feeling something amiss, Jockey J Low eased his mount up and dismounted. A post-race veterinary examination of GALAXY LAW 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. Jockey J Low was exempted from weighing-in and he was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the remainder of the day.

THE BOSS (App SN Shiva) trialed the field and a post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had bled. As such, THE BOSS 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 MASTER RYKER (App Clyde Leck) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore whilst STYLE OF DRAGON (KP Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. MASTER RYKER 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	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	S Ruzaini	1:26.8
2^nd	2	META HILTON	App AB Riduan		¾
3^rd	6	VILLAGE STAR	KC Tham		¾
4^th	1	SILENT BOSS	AM Aizat		½

RACE 3 (R1198) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) TRUSON HANDICAP

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

Acting on veterinary advice that DAVINCI (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.42pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

WHY NOT (SU Lim) duck outwards and became unbalanced momentarily at approximately the 800M-mark.

As App AB Riduan had ridden his 40^th winner on NORTHERN STAR, he will be entitled to claim 2kgs effective from Monday, 6^th November 2023.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	NORTHERN STAR	App AB Riduan	1:39.8
2^nd	6	MAZANZE	App R Ruwaidy		8 ¾
3^rd	4	WHY NOT	SU Lim		1 ¾
4^th	3	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	AK Lim		Nk

RACE 4 (R1190) ENRICH STAKES A – 1400m (lc) MITAVITE ASIA 25^TH ANNIVERSARY CUP

TOP KNIGHT (WH Kok) was slow into stride.

RELAU STAR (SU Lim) which was difficult to be boxed, delaying the start, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

ANSU (J Daniel) was pulling hard in the early and middle stages.

TOP KNIGHT (WH Kok) was obliged to race wide rounding the turn, entering the home straight wide.

As STRONG N BEST (J De Souza) could not be scoped, a post-race veterinary examination of the gelding will follow.

Trainer KF Wong was questioned with regards to the improved performance of RELAU STAR today. The only explanation he could offer is that this horse had a light weight and was suited by the soft going today. His explanations were noted 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	10	RELAU STAR	SU Lim	1:25.4
2^nd	7	ANSU	J Daniel		½
3^rd	6	GOLDEN KING	App R Nuqman		2 ¼
4^th	1	GAMESTONKS	App Clyde Leck		½

RACE 5 (R1200) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) 2022 ELITE REMARKABLE HANDICAP

Passing the 200M-mark, LEEDSTHEWAY (KC Tham) which was hanging in, shifted in slightly, inconveniencing TRINITY HONOR (SU Lim). Shortly thereafter, DREAMS CAN BE REAL (HS Gill) rolled inwards, crowding TRINITY HONOR.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of MY GOODNESS (App Clyde Leck) revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded, HELLO MONDAY (App R Nuqman) revealed no obvious abnormality and returned having cast its near fore plate. MY GOODNESS 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	BLUE EYED BOY	L De Souza	1:40.9
2^nd	5	DREAMS CAN BE REAL	HS Gill		2 ¾
3^rd	3	TRINITY HONOR	SU Lim		2 ¼
4^th	7	LEEDSTHEWAY	KC Tham		½

RACE 6 (R1201) GROUP 1 –1600m (lc) CORONATION CUP

Emergency Acceptors DANCING RAIN, ANSU and TOP KNIGHT were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

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

GOLDEN PAYOUT (A Suriya) shifted out from the whip in the later stages, finishing the race wide. Jockey A Suriya was warned that under similar circumstances in future, he must keep his whip on his right hand.

Post-race veterinary examinations of XENA (App AB Riduan), CHINA CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) and TEOCHEW KID (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality. XENA returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GOOD FIGHT	J De Souza	1:38.7
2^nd	5	BLACK THORN	SU Lim		1 ¼
3^rd	9	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	J Daniel		3 ½
4^th	12	GOLDEN PAYOUT	A Suriya		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R1202) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) 2007 FREE SPIRIT HANDICAP

MY AIM and BEIHAI TURBO, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock and a bruised off hind fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As Jockey MM Firdaus was not on course to fulfil his engagement, as there was no suitable jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to replace him as the rider of GOLDEN SHOW. The matter will be investigated at a date to be fixed.

Jockey HS Gill was stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the remainder of the day. As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of COLOUR PAINT at 3.45pm.

STARDICE (S Ruzaini) over-raced in the early stages.

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

An inquiry into the running and handling of LIM’S HOPEFULLY will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GOLDEN SHOW	App R Nuqman	1:14.5
2^nd	5	ARROGATE ACHIEVER	A Suriya		1 ¾
3^rd	8	HARVEYWALLBANGER	KP Lim		3 ¾
4^th	9	STARDICE	S Ruzaini		½

RACE 8 (R1203) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc) 2023 JRA GOODWILL TROPHY

Emergency Acceptors CAVANA and WECANDO were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

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

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

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of THE CROWN JEWEL reported that his mount did not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of NAGAS KING (KP Lim) 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.

After the running of Race 8, the state of track was upgraded to ‘Yielding’.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	KRUGER	KC Tham	1:13.3
2^nd	12	TUN O’REILLY	SU Lim		3 ¾
3^rd	11	NINGALOO	AK Lim		Nk
4^th	7	FAST AND SUPER	J Daniel		½

RACE 9 (R1204) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc) 2014 GOOD BABY HANDICAP

Emergency Acceptor BITCOIN KING was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

PENANG STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

UNLEASH THE DRAGON (J De Souza) and ULURU (App SN Shiva) were both examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of POWER EXPRESS and QUEEN FORCE (WH Kok) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	UNSHADOWED GENERAL	App Clyde Leck	1:14.2
2^nd	3	ULURU	App SN Shiva		1 ¾
3^rd	8	YULONG DREAM	AM Aizat		4 ¼
4^th	11	KIPEH	AK Lim		Nk

RACE 10 (R1205) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m (sc) 1985 BIG CHIEF HANDICAP

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey A Suriya to replace App M Ekdihar as the rider of CHAR KWAY TEOW.

CHAR KWAY TEOW and MENTAL which were up 25kgs and 18kgs respectively, in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that LAGI BOLEH (App R Nuqman) had sustained a swollen left neck (haematoma) due to pre-race blood collection, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.06pm. The colt will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there were no suitable riders available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of VICTOREM at 4.19pm and THAI BAHT at 5.09pm.

Jockeys KP Lim and AK Lim, the riders of BLOOD ROYAL and GENERATION M both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BLOOD ROYAL and GENERATION M revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of FANTASTIC ECLIPSE (J Daniel) revealed the horse had returned cut off hind and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BOSSKU (J Low) returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SPIDERMAN	S Ruzaini	1:01.1
2^nd	12	BOSSKU	J Low		1 ½
3^rd	7	SPEEDY DEMON	App SN Shiva		1 ½
4^th	2	MENTAL	App Clyde Leck		½

RACE 11 (R1206) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc) 1995 EXCITING REVIEW HANDICAP

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

YOU ARE GENIUS which was up 19kgs 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 Daniel to replace App Z Syafifie, as the rider of YOU ARE GENIUS.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of KOPI BING at 5.43pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that SUPREME HAPPINESS (KC Tham) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.58pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

JAPAN CAPTAIN (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly.

D’GREAT RISE (L De Souza) was hanging in at the later stages.

Jockey AK Lim, the rider of PURE PERFECTION reported that his mount had a tendency to lay out throughout.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of CASTLE OCEAN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. 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	13	ROCK ME EASY	S Ruzaini	1:00.7
2^nd	8	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App P Haris		2 ¼
3^rd	9	PROVOCATEUR	A Suriya		3 ½
4^th	6	YOU ARE GENIUS	J Daniel		2 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ROSES FOR ME	S Saddam	J Daniel	Medical
2	GALAXY LAW	S Saddam	J Low	Medical
4	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie	R Ruwaidy	Disqualified
4	RELAU STAR	S Saddam	SU Lim	Medical
5	BLUE EYED BOY	S Saddam	L De Souza	Medical
5	THE JEWELLER	App Z Syafifie	App SN Shiva	Disqualified
6	LEOPARD ECLIPSE	S Saddam	J Daniel	Medical
7	SHANGANI	S Saddam	SU Lim	Medical
7	GOLDEN SHOW	MM Firdaus	App R Nuqman	Did not arrive on course
8	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam	J Daniel	Medical
9	POWER EXPRESS	S Saddam	J Daniel	Medical
10	CHAR KWAY TEOW	App M Ekdihar	A Suriya	Medical
10	FANTASTIC ECLIPSE	S Saddam	J Daniel	Medical
11	YOU ARE GENIUS	App Z Syafifie	J Daniel	Disqualified

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	META SPRING	Bruised near fore fetlock joint	Vet examination
1	THE SWAN	Sore back	Vet examination
2	MAGIC GENERAL	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
2	BIG FRANCK	Skin allergy	Vet examination
3	JET BLACK	Nail pricked off fore foot	Vet examination
3	INTROIT	Bruised near knee	Vet examination
3	SIR ELTON	Sore Back	Vet examination
4	GHOST MARI	Cut off hind fetlock	Vet examination
8	MR G	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	UNDER OATH	Corneal ulcer left eye	Vet examination
10	CONSTANT JUSTICE	Bruised near fore fetlock joint	Vet examination

PRTC – 5^th NOVEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)			Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	TIGRESS & BELLA VELOCE			1000M/vet exam each
2	MASTER RYKER			1000M/vet exam
2	GALAXY LAW & THE BOSS			Bleeder’s test each	[barred 3 months each]
3	DAVINCI			1000M/vet exam
3	SIEW YUK			Vet examination
4	RELAU STAR			One starting stall test
5	MY GOODNESS & SING DARCI			1000M/vet exam each
7	MY AIM & BEIHAI TURBO			Vet examination each
8	NAGAS KING & LUCKY STAR			1000M/vet exam each
9	PENANG STAR			Vet examination
9	POWER EXPRESS			1000M/vet exam
10	LAGI BOLEH & FANTASTIC ECLIPSE			Vet examination each
11	COUNTRY LAW			Vet examination
11	CASTLE OCEAN & SUPREME HAPPINESS			1000M/vet exam each
SUMMARY
Follow-up(s)		R7	Jockey MM Firdaus
		R7	Jockey HK Cheng (LIM’S HOPEFULLY)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 29^th OCTOBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 8 -SOFT, RACE 9 & 10 – YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1166) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) PERIDOT HANDICAP

MY AIM, 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.

SUPREME JUSTICE which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

SUPREME JUSTICE (App H Haikal) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

INTROIT (J Low) jumped awkwardly.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) were slow into stride.

The saddles on ALL IN (HK Cheng) and SUPREME SUCCESS (J Daniel) both slipped back during their running.

BLUE EYED BOY and SOON YOU THINK were trapped wide at the backstraight.

NORTHERN STAR (App AB Riduan) over-raced between the 1100M to the 1000M-mark.

App AB Riduan and App H Haikal, the riders of NORTHERN STAR and SUPREME JUSTICE respectively, both reported that their mounts could not handle the going. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME JUSTICE 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.

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

App AB Riduan and Jockey AM Aizat, the riders of NORTHERN STAR and TAIWAN CAPTAIN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of NORTHERN STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and TAIWAN CAPTAIN had returned lame near fore. As such, TAIWAN CAPTAIN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer HY Cheng, the trainer of NORTHERN STAR and App RB Riduan, the rider of NORTHERN STAR regarding the tactics adopted in his ride. They stated that NORTHERN STAR normally comes from off the pace and was instructed accordingly. The Panel of Stewards noted their explanations and took no further action.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	INTROIT	J Low	1:40.7
2^nd	13	MAZANZE	App R Ruwaidy		1
3^rd	1	NORTHERN STAR	App AB Riduan		1 ¼
4^th	7	SUPREME SUCCESS	J Daniel		½

RACE 2 (R1167) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) TOURMALINE HANDICAP

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (App AB Riduan) was slow into stride.

MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) was hanging out in the later stages.

LUCK HAPPY (S Saddam) had a tendency to lay out at the top of the straight and thereafter, raced poorly. As such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey SU Lim and App H Haikal, the riders of TRINITY HONOR and BLACK TAIPAN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of TRINITY HONOR and BLACK TAIPAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	ADIRA PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie	1:39.9
2^nd	12	VALUE OF JUSTICE	AK Lim		2 ¼
3^rd	8	BULL RUN	J Daniel		Nk
4^th	2	MAGICAL PARK	S Hafis		3 ½

RACE 3 (R1168) COSMO C – 1600m (lc) (SW) MALAYA GARNET STAKES

SAHM which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

HEARTS OF GOLD (L De Souza) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

RULE THE WORLD (App Z Syafifie) was slow into stride.

MULTIBLUE SHARK (MM Firdaus) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

Approaching the 1000M-mark, DANCING RAIN (App SN Shiva) had a tendency to lay in.

Approaching the 800M-mark, RULE THE WORLD was crowded and had to steady when SAHM (App R Nuqman) rolled inwards. App R Nuqman, the rider of SAHM 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 SUCCESS STREET (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CHINA CAPTAIN	S Ruzaini	1:38.8
2^nd	4	HEARTS OF GOLD	L De Souza		2 ¾
3^rd	7	SAHM	App R Nuqman		Ns
4^th	5	MANDRAKE	AK Lim		1 ¼

RACE 4 (R1169) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (lc) FIRE OF DIAMOND HANDICAP

SUNNY FIGHTER (S Saddam) and SUNNY STAR (S Ruzaini) were slow into stride.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (HK Cheng) and ELITE SAINT (App R Nuqman) drifted out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Jockeys AM Aizat and S Ruzaini, the riders of BANGKOK BOY and SUNNY STAR respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BANGKOK BOY revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and SUNNY STAR revealed no obvious abnormality. As such, BANGKOK BOY 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	HAPPY BIRTHDAY	HK Cheng	1:19.2
2^nd	3	ELITE SAINT	App R Nuqman		Nk
3^rd	8	COLOUR PAINT	HS Gill		4 ¾
4^th	7	THE STORM	J De Souza		4

RACE 5 (R1170) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc) GREEN EMERALD HANDICAP

JULIUS CAESAR and ROSES FOR ME, both are course scratching. JULIUS CAESAR had sustained bruised both fore fetlock and ROSES FOR ME sustained a bruised off fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

After getting a good jump, Jockey MM Firdaus, the rider of STORM TO WIN raced wide on the turn, covering unnecessary ground. An inquiry into the running and handling of STORM TO WIN will be held on a date to be fixed.

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) was hanging out in the later stages.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of BEIHAI TURBO (App R Nuqman) and BIG MONKEY (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	BEAT THE LIGHT	AM Aizat	1:20.2
2^nd	7	YES BOSSY	HS Gill		2 ½
3^rd	9	TRAFALGAR	App Z Syafifie		½
4^th	6	STORM TO WIN	MM Firdaus		¾

RACE 6 (R1171) CLASS 5(B)–1300m (lc) MOTHER OF PEARL HANDICAP

KIPEH, 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 S Saddam to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of APOLLO ROCK.

DON’T FORGET THIS (App Z Syafifie) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.36pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

BELLA VELOCE (AM Aizat) and BRISTOL DIAMOND (J Daniel) brushed on jumping.

CHERISH (S Hafis) and APOLLO ROCK (S Saddam) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

Approaching the 1000M-mark, SIR ELTON (HS Gill) became crowded and had to steady when LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng) rolled inwards. Jockey HK Cheng was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

The saddle on FIRST SUCCESS (S Ruzaini) slipped to the near side during the running.

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

Jockey J Low, the rider of LUCKY TIGER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY TIGER revealed that the gelding had returned with severe fetlock bruising both hinds and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of SIR ELTON, which was impounded, revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ISLE OF SKY(AK Lim) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	BRISTOL DIAMOND	J Daniel	1:20.1
2^nd	2	BELLA VELOCE	AM Aizat		Nk
3^rd	12	PROVOCATEUR	L De Souza		Nk
4^th	5	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	HK Cheng		4 ½

RACE 7 (R1172) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc) KINGSTONE RUBY HANDICAP

UNLIMITED STAR and ROCK ME EASY were up 16kgs and 30kgs respectively whilst I’M THE MAN and JEFFREY were down 18kgs and 15kgs respectively in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

Jockeys J Daniel, J Low and App H Haikal, the riders of ASIAN JET, YULONG DREAM and I’M THE MAN respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ASIAN JET, YULONG DREAM and I’M THE MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

An inquiry into the running and handling of JAKAMA PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) will be held at a date to be fixed.

Post-race veterinary examinations of PROVE IT (S Ruzaini) and JAKAMA PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ULURU (App SN Shiva) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	POWER EXPRESS	S Hafis	1:20.6
2^nd	4	ULURU	App SN Shiva		Nk
3^rd	6	YULONG DREAM	J Low		2 ½
4^th	2	VAIN TYCOON	App AB Riduan		Nk

RACE 8 (R1173) OPEN NOVICE – 1100m (sc) (SW) RAINBOW OF OPAL STAKES

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AM Aizat to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of BITCOIN KING.

WALIM (App H Haikal) jumped awkwardly inwards, bumping SHIMI GO (App AB Riduan) which was inconvenienced momentarily.

CAVANA (MM Firdaus) raced wide on the bend and entered the home straight wide.

USA CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) 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 going was upgraded to ‘Yielding.’

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SHIMI GO	App AB Riduan	1:05.6
2^nd	7	SPIDERMAN	S Ruzaini		3 ¼
3^rd	1	YOUARETHEBEST	L De Souza		2
4^th	6	CAVANA	MM Firdaus		2 ¾

RACE 9 (R1174) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc) PROSPERITY AMETHYST HANDICAP

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Ruzaini to replace App R Nuqman as the rider of LIMITLESS VENTURE.

This race was run in light rain.

LIMITLESS VENTURE (S Ruzaini) raced wide on the bend and entered the home straight wide.

EXDREAM (App SN Shiva) and FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam) had a tendency to lay out at the later stages, both finishing the race wide.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SHOWCASE THE GOLD dropped his whip at approximately the 300M-mark and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JOJU (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and SHOWCASE THE GOLD had returned lame off fore. 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	EXDREAM	App SN Shiva	1:12.4
2^nd	5	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam		Nk
3^rd	10	RS DIAGO	App Z Syafifie		5 ¼
4^th	8	DISCRETELY RED	J Daniel		½

RACE 10 (R1175) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m (sc) BERYL AQUAMARINE HANDICAP

WINNER POWER, a course scratching as it had sustained multiple abrasion and cuts over its off hind limb, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

BAKUTEH (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing THAILAND CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva).

THAILAND CAPTAIN over-raced in the early and middle stages.

KANTHAKA (HK Cheng) had a tendency to lay out in the straight.

App AB Riduan, the rider of LUCKY STAR reported that his mount did not act in the going.

Jockey L De Souza, the rider of GIFTED reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GIFTED 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	9	BALL AND CHAIN	S Saddam	1:13.2
2^nd	5	AGUERO JR	App Z Syafifie		Hd
3^rd	1	FIRE AWAY	S Ruzaini		½
4^th	10	BAKUTEH	S Hafis		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	APOLLO ROCK	App R Nuqman	S Saddam	Medical
8	BITCOIN KING	App R Nuqman	AM Aizat	Medical
9	LIMITLESS VENTURE	App R Nuqman	S Ruzaini	Medical

General Report

Trainer Wayne Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5) (a) for nominating Jockey E Ferreira on SIVAJI ROCKET in Race 5 on Sunday, 29^th October 2023 during the Perak Turf Club October Race Meeting without confirming with him, as Jockey E Ferreira was suspended from riding in races from 23/10/2023 to 04/11/2023.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	SING DARCI	Sole bruised off fore	Vet examination
3	GEORGETOWN	Cut near fore pastern	Vet examination
3	TAUBOSS	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
3	NOVAL FALCON	Tying Up	Vet examination
4	QUICK SHOSHA	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet examination
4	VICTOREM	Bruised off hock	Vet examination
5	THE SWAN	Sore back	Vet examination
7	YOU ARE GENIUS	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
9	SEVEN SUNDAE	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination

PRTC – 29^TH OCTOBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	MY AIM				Vet examination
1	SUPREME JUSTICE, TAIWAN CAPTAIN & SOON YOU THINK				1000M/vet exam each
2	LUCK HAPPY				1000M/vet exam
4	BANGKOK BOY				1000M/vet exam
5	JULIUS CAESAR & ROSES FOR ME				Vet examination each
5	SIVAJI ROCKET				1000M/vet exam
6	KIPEH & LUCKY TIGER				Vet examination each
6	DON’T FORGET THIS				One starting stall test
6	CHERISH				1000M/vet exam
8	USA CAPTAIN				1000M/vet exam
9	SHOWCASE THE GOLD				1000M/vet exam
10	WINNER POWER				Vet examination
10	GIFTED				1000M/vet exam
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R5		Tr Wayne Lim	SIVAJI ROCKET	29/10/23		250/-	152(5)(a)
Follow-up(s)		R5	Jockey MM Firdaus (STORM TO WIN)
		R7	App Z Syafifie (JAKAMA PEGASUS)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 1^ST OCTOBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1067) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) GOLD COAST 24 OCTOBER HANDICAP

BLUE EYED BOY (S Hafis) and SHYLOCK (HS Gill) were slow into stride.

SOON YOU THINK (App Z Syafifie) was hanging out in the straight.

TAIWAN CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ALL IN (HK Cheng) and RISE OF THE LEGEND (App AB Riduan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of TAIWAN CAPTAIN today. The only explanation he could offer was that the horse does not like to be bustled early and as such, instructed his jockey accordingly. Furthermore, he was also of the opinion that the going suited the gelding today. His explanation was noted, however his attention was drawn to the MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	AM Aizat	1:37.0
2^nd	7	SOON YOU THINK	App Z Syafifie		Hd
3^rd	4	INTROIT	J Low		1 ¼
4^th	6	MAZANZE	S Ruzaini		½

RACE 2 (R1068) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) QUALITY 2YOs AT MAGIC MILLIONS HANDICAP

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

RAISE ME UP (HK Cheng) caused a delay at the start, as the girth had to be changed and thereafter, was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start. Trainer B Ng, the trainer of RAISE ME UP was advised that he must ensure that all his gears are in good conditions, failing which may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

DON’T FORGET THIS (App SN Shiva) which could not be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.50pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

HELLO MONDAY (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.

DREAMS CAN BE REAL (J Low) and SING DARCI (AM Aizat) were both slow into stride.

THE JEWELLER (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early stages.

DREAMS CAN BE REAL was hanging in, in the straight.

Jockeys HS Gill and SU Lim, the riders of THE JEWELLER and VALUE OF JUSTICE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of THE JEWELLER and VALUE OF JUSTICE revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SING DARCI 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.

RAISE ME UP and VALUE OF JUSTICE (SU Lim) 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	6	HELLO MONDAY	S Ruzaini	1:39.2
2^nd	2	TRINITY HONOR	S Anandan		Nk
3^rd	7	BULL RUN	J Daniel		2 ¼
4^th	1	MAGICAL PARK	S Hafis		2 ¼

RACE 3 (R1069) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc) EQUINE INTERNATIONAL AIRFREIGHT TROPHY

Acting on veterinary advice that GALILEO’S APPROACH (J Daniel) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.13pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

HEARTS OF GOLD (L De Souza) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

MULTIBLUE SHARK (AM Aizat) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

A post-race veterinary examination of KING RAVANA (S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	MANDRAKE	AK Lim	1:34.7
2^nd	1	HEARTS OF GOLD	L De Souza		½
3^rd	10	SUCCESS STREET	HK Cheng		4 ½
4^th	3	ELITE QUARTETO	SU Lim		3

RACE 4 (R1070) ENRICH STAKES A- 1300m (lc) (SW) MORE WINNERS AT MAGIC MILLIONS STAKES

GOLDEN KING (J Low) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing NO FUN NO GAIN (App Z Syafifie).

GOOD MAN (AM Aizat) jumped awkwardly, throwing its head up and thereafter, raced wide in the early and middle stages.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NO FUN NO GAIN returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	XENA	App AB Riduan	1:16.3
2^nd	3	NO FUN NO GAIN	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
3^rd	4	DANCING RAIN	HS Gill		1 ¾
4^th	5	GOLDEN KING	J Low		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R1071) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc) 2023 MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST 2YO SALE TROPHY

HEADHUNTER was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

TOP GUN (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.

DRAGON CAVALLO (J Low) over-raced in the early stages and was momentarily inconvenienced in a tightly-bunched field, losing some ground at the 1000M-mark.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of DRAGON CAVALLO and TOP GUN revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HEADHUNTER (App SN Shiva) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie	1:10.4
2^nd	2	HEADHUNTER	App SN Shiva		1 ½
3^rd	9	FAST AND SUPER	S Hafis		1 ¼
4^th	6	OCEAN LAW	AM Aizat		Nk

RACE 6 (R1072) CLASS 5(B)–1200m (sc) BEST VALUE AT MAGIC MILLIONS HANDICAP

BEAT THE LIGHT (AM Aizat) was slow into stride.

PROVOCATEUR (L De Souza) jumped awkwardly inwards, inconveniencing KIPEH (AK Lim).

Approaching the 1000M-mark, BEAT THE LIGHT steadied off the heels of CHAR SIEW (S Hafis).

TILSWORTH MALI (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight.

YULONG DREAM (J Low) shifted out from the whip in the straight, carrying SIR ELTON (App SN Shiva) wide in the later stages.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BEAT THE LIGHT and AUTUMN BLITZ (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer P Lee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of TILSWORTH MALI today. He was unable to offer any explanations, other than that this horse was having its 3^rd run for him today. His explanation was noted, however his attention was drawn to the MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	TILSWORTH MALI	S Ruzaini	1:12.0
2^nd	9	YULONG DREAM	J Low		Ns
3^rd	11	KIPEH	AK Lim		½
4^th	4	SIR ELTON	App SN Shiva		½

RACE 7 (R1073) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m(sc) MAGICMILLIONS.COM.AU HANDICAP

Acting on veterinary advice that POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.18pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BRISTOL DIAMOND (J Daniel) reared on jumping and was slow to begin.

SIEW YUK (S Hafis) and USA CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) were both slow into stride.

The saddle on YOU ARE SPECIAL (AK Lim) slipped back during the running.

USA CAPTAIN was hanging out in the straight and at approximately the 50M-mark, steadied off the heels of SIEW YUK.

At approximately the 100M-mark, STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) and ARAGON PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) brushed.

A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ARE SPECIAL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	STORM TO WIN	App A Azizi	1:11.3
2^nd	7	ARAGON PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
3^rd	6	SIEW YUK	S Hafis		3 ¼
4^th	3	USA CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy		Hd

RACE 8 (R1074) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m (sc) RACETRACK STARS AT MAGIC MILLIONS HANDICAP

SUSPICIOUS MIND, 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.

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

Shortly after the start, SPIDERMAN (App R Ruwaidy) brushed SOMAR (App A Azizi).

At approximately the 1000M-mark, BACK TO THE FUTURE (AK Lim) steadied off the heels of DISCRETELY RED (S Hafis) and at the 700M-mark, steadied off the heels of LUCKY STAR (App AB Riduan) which rolled in.

UNDER OATH (AM Aizat) was obliged to race wide at the turn.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that YOUARETHEBEST is making an abnormal respiratory noise. As the gelding was very fractious and was unable to be scoped, the Veterinary Surgeon will conduct an examination tomorrow and a subsequent veterinary report will follow.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	FIRE AWAY	S Ruzaini	1:10.9
2^nd	2	SOMAR	App A Azizi		2
3^rd	4	THAILAND CAPTAIN	HS Gill		3 ¾
4^th	9	BACK TO THE FUTURE	AK Lim		¾

RACE 9 (R1075) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) MAGIC MILLIONS INSURANCE HANDICAP

FIRST COMMAND, 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.

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

Passing the 300M-mark, TRAFALGAR (App Z Syafifie) and ROSES FOR ME (S Ruzaini) came together and brushed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	QUASAR	App A Azizi	1:12.1
2^nd	6	THAI BAHT	S Hafis		½
3^rd	5	TRAFALGAR	App Z Syafifie		Nk
4^th	7	YES BOSSY	HS Gill		Hd

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	RAISE ME UP	KP Lim	HK Cheng	Medical
3	SUCCESS STREET	MM Firdaus	HK Cheng	Medical
4	GOOD MAN	MM Firdaus	AM Aizat	Medical
5	RS DIAGO	MM Firdaus	HS Gill	Medical
6	BITCOIN KING	KP Lim	HS Gill	Medical
7	FIRST SUCCESS	MM Firdaus	L De Souza	Medical
8	THAILAND CAPTAIN	KP Lim	HS Gill	Medical
9	ROSES FOR ME	KP Lim	S Ruzaini	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
7	ROCK ME EASY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	MALIBU BEACH	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	COLOUR PAINT	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination

PRTC – 1^ST OCTOBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	LUCK HAPPY				Vet examination
2	DON’T FORGET THIS				One starting stall test
2	RAISE ME UP & VALUE OF JUSTICE				1000M/vet exam
3	GALILEO’S APPROACH				1000M/vet exam
7	POWER EXPRESS				1000M/vet exam
8	SUSPICIOUS MIND				Vet examination
9	FIRST COMMAND				Vet examination
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Follow-up(s)		R8	YOUARETHEBEST – vet examination

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

SATURDAY – 23^rd SEPTEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACES 1 to 5 – SOFT

RACES 6 to 8 – YIELDING

RACE 9 – HEAVY

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1027) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) TONG YUEN HANDICAP

TAIWAN CAPTAIN, OVERSEER and INTROIT are all course scratching. TAIWAN CAPTAIN had sustained a bruised right knee. OVERSEER had injured its both hind bumper, while INTROIT had sustained a bruised left knee. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ORDOS LEGEND (App A Azizi) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of SACRED GALAXY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had returned with an epiglottic entrapment. The Club Veterinary Surgeon recommended that SACRED GALAXY would be required to undergo a corrective surgery and thereafter, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SUCCESS STREET	MM Firdaus	1:39.1
2^nd	9	MAGICAL PARK	AK Lim		2 ¼
3^rd	5	D’GREAT SWIFT	S Ruzaini		Nk
4^th	8	MAZANZE	KP Lim		2

RACE 2 (R1028) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) FIRE DRAGON DANCE HANDICAP

SHANGHAI CAPTAIN and ROSES FOR ME are both course scratching. SHANGHAI CAPTAIN had sustained bruised near fore suspensory ligament and ROSES FOR ME sustained bruised off hind cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

FIRST COMMAND (J Low) and BRISTOL DIAMOND (J Daniel) were slow into stride.

The saddle on BRISTOL DIAMOND slipped back during the running.

STAR INVINCIBLE (HK Cheng) had a tendency to lay out in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) revealed that the gelding had returned with a severe speedy cut on its near hind and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	THUNDERGOD	SU Lim	1:26.0
2^nd	9	PROVE IT	S Ruzaini		6 ¾
3^rd	1	GOLDEN SHOW	Z Khairil		1 ¼
4^th	6	BANGKOK BOY	App A Azizi		Nk

RACE 3 (R1029) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) WATER CALTROPS HANDICAP

SNAGGLE PUSS which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

LUCK HAPPY (AK Lim) was crowded shortly after the start when SING DARCI (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly outwards.

At approximately the 300M-mark, THE SWAN (S Anandan) rolled inwards, resulting in LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng) being inconvenienced momentarily and switching out to obtain a clear run.

HELLO MONDAY (S Ruzaini) hang out in the straight.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	HK Cheng	1:28.3
2^nd	9	HELLO MONDAY	S Ruzaini		Hd
3^rd	3	THE SWAN	S Anandan		Hd
4^th	1	BIG MONKEY	AM Aizat		1 ¾

RACE 4 (R1030) ENRICH STAKES A- 1400M (lc) (SW) MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL STAKES

STRONG N POWERFUL and MR ALEJANDRO both are course scratching. STRONG N POWERFUL had sustained a bruised off fore tendon while MR ALEJANDRO sustained a nail pricked to its off fore foot. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

TEOCHEW KID (L De Souza) dipped on jumping.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	TEOCHEW KID	L De Souza	1:26.4
2^nd	1	STRONG N BEST	J De Souza		1 ¾
3^rd	6	SILENT BOSS	J Low		1
4^th	4	RELAU STAR	S Hafis		1 ¼

RACE 5 (R1031) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc) LANTERN MOONCAKE FESTIVAL HANDICAP

NOVA FALCON (J Low) jumped awkwardly, was slow into stride and shortly thereafter, LAGO DE COMO (App R Ruwaidy) rolled inwards, further inconveniencing NOVA FALCON.

DISCRETELY RED (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly.

THE BOSS (KC Tham) was laying in, in the straight.

LAGO DE COMO was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of FAST AND SUPER (S Hafis) and SHOWCASE THE GOLD (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LAGO DE COMO returned having cast its off fore plate.

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	3	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie	1:19.3
2^nd	8	MANDRAKE	AK Lim		Hd
3^rd	2	OCEAN LAW	AM Aizat		Hd
4^th	1	THE BOSS	KC Tham		3 ½

RACE 6 (R1032) CLASS 4(B)–1300m (lc) AUTUMN HARVEST HANDICAP

LUPIN, MR G and SHINE SHINE, all are course scratching. LUPIN had skin allergy whilst MR G had sustained tendonitis off fore and bruised on both fore fetlocks. SHINE SHINE had sustained a bruised off fore suspensory ligament. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

WINNER’S EUPHORIA (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SEVEN SUNDAE	App AB Riduan	1:20.2
2^nd	7	MULTIBLUE SHARK	AM Aizat		½
3^rd	3	WINNER’S EUPHORIA	App SN Shiva		½
4^th	8	NORTHERN STAR	J Low		½

RACE 7 (R1033) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m(sc) DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL HANDICAP

BAKUTEH which was up 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

ZHU CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) was slow into stride.

BAKUTEH (S Ruzaini) raced wide throughout.

Jockey L De Souza, the rider of GIFTED reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of GIFTED revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	DOCTOR GINGER	SU Lim	1:05.6
2^nd	5	BALL AND CHAIN	S Hafis		1 ¼
3^rd	2	GENERAL NIX	App A Azizi		8 ½
4^th	3	ZHU CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy		Nk

RACE 8 (R1034) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200m (sc) FESTIVAL SIPS STAKES

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

This race was run in steady rain.

SUPREME SUCCESS (S Anandan) was slow into stride.

The saddle on SPIDERMAN (App Z Syafifie) slipped back during the running, resulting in the rider being unable to assist his mount fully.

App R Ruwaidy and App Z Syafifie, the riders of USA CAPTAIN and SPIDERMAN respectively, both reported that their mounts could not handle the going.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SPIDERMAN and UNLIMITED STAR (S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 2kgs over.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GHOST MARI	KC Tham	1:14.1
2^nd	5	HEX MARK	AM Aizat		5 ½
3^rd	2	CAVANA	MM Firdaus		1 ¾
4^th	4	SUPREME SUCCESS	S Anandan		1 ¼

RACE 9 (R1035) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) MOON GAZING HANDICAP

Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.

The state of track was downgraded to ‘Heavy.’

No Stewards’ report due to poor visibility and no video footage being available.

A post-race veterinary examination of KING POWER (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 2kgs over.

Due to heavy rain, poor visibility and lightning, the Panel of Stewards decided to abandon Race 10.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	THAI BAHT	S Hafis	1:17.3
2^nd	11	BOSSKU	J Low		3
3^rd	9	CHERISH	AM Aizat		3 ¼
4^th	3	COLOUR PAINT	AK Lim		1

GENERAL REPORT

The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of the Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Turf Club Equine Hospital between 22^nd August 2023 to 21^st September 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again: –

TALENTED (X 58) Tr. HY Cheng – Arthroscopy Right Knee – 1000M/Vet

RACE 10 (R1036) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (sc) HOU YI HANDICAP

SHARP DRESSED MAN and CHAR SIEW both are course scratching. SHARP DREESED MAN had sustained bruised left hock while CHAR SIEW had sustained a bruised off hind sole. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

26^th AUGUST 2023 – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 7^th September 2023 (V23/132) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 26^th August 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

26^th AUGUST 2023 – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 7^th September 2023 (V23/133) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26^th August 2023, 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)
1	MYSTICAL STAR	Bruised near fore heel	Vet examination
2	JET BLACK	Corneal ulcer right eye	Vet examination
3	APOLLO ROCK	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
3	YOU ARE SPECIAL	Bruised sole near fore	Vet examination
4	SKYLIGHT	Sole bruised off fore	Vet examination
6	ARION SUCCESS	Sore back	Vet examination
7	YOUARETHEBEST	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
8	LAGI BOLEH	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	YES BOSSY	Bruise near fore sole	Vet examination
9	PENANG BANK	Colic	Vet examination

PRTC – 23^rd SEPTEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	TAIWAN CAPTAIN , OVERSEER & INTROIT	Vet examination each
1	SACRED GALAXY	1000M & vet exam	[after corrective surgery]
2	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN, ROSES FOR ME & YULONG DREAM	Vet examination each
4	STRONG N POWERFUL & MR ALEJANDRO	Vet examination each
6	LUPIN, MR G & SHINE SHINE	Vet examination each
10	SHARP DRESSED MAN & CHAR SIEW	Vet examination each

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

SATURDAY – 26^th AUGUST 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1-3 YIELDING, RACE 4-9 GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R911) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) PEONY HANDICAP

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards acceded to Trainer P Lee’s request to withdraw BLUE EYED BOY at 12.50pm.

ADIRA PEGASUS (S Ruzaini) which dislodged its rider enroute to the start, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start. Jockey S Ruzaini was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to ride.

INTROIT (J Low) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

HENG KINGDOM (M Ewe) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, INTROIT was crowded when racing tight on the outside of TAIWAN CAPTAIN (AM Aizat).

SUCCESS STREET (SU Lim) was hanging in, in the straight.

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

App SN Shiva, the rider of SOON YOU THINK, was shown the video of his ride in the homestraight in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee and he was warned against the use of whip when his mount was clearly out of contention.

App Azizi, the rider of JET BLACK was warned against the excessive use of his whip when his mount was clearly out of contention.

A post-race veterinary examination of ALL IN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding had returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	KING RAVANA	S Hafis	1:37.1
2^nd	8	MAZANZE	HS Gill		6 ¼
3^rd	3	SUCCESS STREET	SU Lim		Nk
4^th	11	ADIRA PEGASUS	S Ruzaini		½

RACE 2 (R912) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) MAGNOLIA HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of RAISE ME UP, when the latter was medically stood down.

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

SHA NA NA (SU Lim) which was unable to be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.52pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SING DARCI pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), in that approaching the 500M-mark, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of TRINITY HONOR (S Ruzaini), resulting in TRINITY HONOR having to check and lose ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into considerations Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 28^th August 2023 and to expire on Saturday, 9^th September 2023, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (2.35pm).

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	MAGICAL PARK	S Hafis	1:38.8
2^nd	6	DREAMS CAN BE REAL	HS Gill		3 ½
3^rd	7	SING DARCI	AM Aizat		Nk
4^th	2	RAISE ME UP	KC Tham		½

RACE 3 (R913) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (lc) SUNFLOWER HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of THAILAND CAPTAIN, when the latter was medically stood down.

DISCRETELY RED (App A Azizi) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, MULTIBLUE SHARK (App SN Shiva) steadied when SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) rolled out.

After the jump, NOVA FALCON (AM Aizat) rolled out, carrying SOMAR (Z Khairil) onto MANDRAKE (HS Gill) which had to be steadied. Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SOMAR was shown the video of his ride in this race and was warned that in future, he should ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SILENT BOSS and SOMAR 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^s	12	LAGO DE COMO	App R Ruwaidy	1:24.7
2^nd	4	GEORGETOWN	App Z Syafifie		2 ½
3^rd	8	NOVA FALCON	AM Aizat		Hd
4^th	11	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Hafis		2 ¼

RACE 4 (R914) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (lc) LOTUS HANDICAP

SUNTZU (App Z Syafifie) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 150M-mark, POWER EXPRESS (App SN Shiva) had to steady when BEIJING STAR (M Ewe) rolled out.

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

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of CHERISH reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CHERISH revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of POWER EXPRESS (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	THAI BAHT	S Hafis	1:18.8
2^nd	4	VAIN TYCOON	J Low		1 ½
3^rd	2	BEIJING STAR	M Ewe		½
4^th	8	JEFFREY	KC Tham		2

RACE 5 (R915) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc) PETUNIA HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of BITCOIN KING, when the latter was medically stood down.

SIEW YUK (S Hafis) and HEX MARK (HS Gill) were both slow into stride.

YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) hung out in the straight.

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

App Z Syafifie and Jockey HS Gill, the rider of TK STAR and HEX MARK respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of TK STAR revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and HEX MARK revealed no obvious abnormality. TK STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

SIEW YUK which was impounded, returned with a small cut on its near fore.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of ASIAN JET reported that he was struck by a clod of mud. He was examined and stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the remainder of the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	PROVE IT	S Ruzaini	1:18.9
2^nd	9	YULONG DREAM	AM Aizat		2 ¼
3^rd	11	LUCK HAPPY	App R Ruwaidy		1 ¼
4^th	4	ULURU	App SN Shiva		Hd

RACE 6 (R916) ENRICH STAKES A – 1300m (lc) INDEPENDENCE DAY STAKES (SET WEIGHT)

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

TEOCHEW KID (App WW Cheah) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of RESOLUTE (V Espindola) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	CHINA CAPTAIN	SU Lim	1:17.1
2^nd	1	ARC TRIUMPH	J Low		½
3^rd	6	TEOCHEW KID	App WW Cheah		1 ¾
4^th	3	DANCING RAIN	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R917) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc) JASMINE HANDICAP

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

DEPENDABLE (HK Cheng) and MIEJ (Z Khairil) were slow into stride.

At approximately the 800M-mark, HIGH COUNCIL (App Z Syafifie) steadied off the hind quarters of REMO MAMA (AK Lim).

BAGHDAD (App A Azizi) and RISE OF THE LEGEND (SU Lim) drifted out at the concluding stages and finished the race wide.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HIGH COUNCIL had 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	9	BAGHDAD	App A Azizi	1:18.7
2^nd	13	RISE OF THE LEGEND	SU Lim		1
3^rd	8	MIEJ	Z Khairil		Hd
4^th	2	EL MACHO	AM Aizat		4

RACE 8 (R918) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc) HIBISCUS HANDICAP

BAKUTEH, 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.

SACRED TONIC which was up 31kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

As there was no rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of BALL AND CHAIN at 4.28pm.

This race was run in light rain.

FAST AND SUPER (S Hafis) was slow into stride.

OCEAN LAW (AM Aizat) raced wide rounding the turn and entered the straight wide.

SACRED TONIC (S Ruzaini) was hanging out in the straight and laid out over the concluding stages.

KRATOS (HK Cheng) drifted out away from the whip over the concluding stages, inconveniencing FAST AND SUPER slightly.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	1:11.4
2^nd	3	SACRED TONIC	S Ruzaini		2
3^rd	11	KRATOS	HK Cheng		1
4^th	4	FAST AND SUPER	S Hafis		¾

RACE 9 (R919) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000M (sc) DAISY HANDICAP

KOPI BING, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JAKAMA PEGASUS (V Espindola) jumped awkwardly.

At approximately the 400M-mark, CASTLE OCEAN (AM Aizat) stumbled.

GOLDEN SHOW (Z Khairil) raced wide around the bend and entering the home straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of HARVEYWALLBANGER (S Ruzaini) and YOU ARE SPECIAL (S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	KING POWER	KC Tham	0:59.6
2^nd	9	ARAGON PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		1 ¼
3^rd	6	CASTLE OCEAN	AM Aizat		½
4^th	8	YOU ARE GENIUS	App SN Shiva		½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	RAISED ME UP	KP Lim	KC Tham	Medical
3	THAILAND CAPTAIN	KP Lim	SU Lim	Medical
5	BITCOIN KING	KP Lim	HK Cheng	Medical
7	RISE OF THE LEGEND		SU Lim	EA

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

13^th AUGUST 2023 – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 24^th August 2023 (V23/122) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 28 coded urine and 32 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 13^th August 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13^th AUGUST 2023 – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 24^th August 2023 (V23/123) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 13^th August 2023, 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	FIRE AWAY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	NAMBIAR ROCKET	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	TILSWORTH JACOBI	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	NOVA DASHING	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
5	ANOTHER SHOW	Nail bind injury near fore	Vet examination
6	SACRED REBEL	Skin allergy	Vet examination
7	OTTAWA	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
9	SING ROULETTE	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet examination
9	THE SWAN	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination

PRTC – 26^th AUGUST 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)			Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	HENG KINGDOM			1000M & vet exam
2	SHA NA NA			One starting stall test
4	CHERISH			1000M & vet exam
5	TK STAR & HEX MARK			1000M & vet exam each
6	SKYLIGHT			Vet examination
7	NICATOR			Vet examination
7	HIGH COUNCIL			1000M & vet exam
8	BAKUTEH			Vet examination
9	KOPI BING			Vet examination
SUMMARY
Suspension(s) R2		Jockey AM Aizat (SING DARCI)	Suspended two race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 13^th AUGUST 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 & 2 – YIELDING, RACE 3 to 10 – GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. V. Williams Balasingam – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R873) CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc) LEO HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey V Espindola to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of MULTIBLUE SHARK when the latter was medically stood down.

RULE THE WORLD and MULTIBLUE SHARK which were up 15kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The tongue-tie on MANDRAKE (HS Gill) was re-fitted behind the barriers.

MULTIBLUE SHARK (V Espindola) was pulling hard and was over-racing in the early stages.

The saddle on GOLDEN LIGHTNING (App R Nuqman) slipped back during the running.

Approaching the 200M-mark, RULE THE WORLD (AM Aizat) steadied inwards over the heels of LAGO DE COMO (R Rueven).

Passing the 200M-mark, RULE THE WORLD switched in over the heels of ELITE QUARTETO (SU Lim) to obtain a clear run.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	ELITE QUARTETO	SU Lim	1:36.7
2^nd	7	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Hafis		½
3^rd	3	GALILEO’S APPROACH	S Saddam		½
4^th	6	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	App R Nuqman		Sh

RACE 2 (R874) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) GEMINI HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of TAIWAN CAPTAIN when the latter was medically stood down.

SACRED GALAXY and BANGKOK BOY which were up 21kgs and 18kgs in body weight respectively while BE YOURSELF which was down 22kgs in the body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start

PONTIANAK (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly.

TAIWAN CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) was slow into stride.

MAZANZE (HS Gill) was pulling hard and was difficult to settle in the early stages.

PONTIANAK and TAIWAN CAPTAIN were obliged to race wide on the turn.

Trainer HY Cheng, the trainer of STAR INVINCIBLE was questioned with regards to the improved performance STAR INVINCIBLE today. The only explanation he could offer was that this horse appears to be suited to the Ipoh track. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUCCESS STREET (SU Lim) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	STAR INVINCIBLE	AM Aizat	1:24.1
2^nd	3	BANGKOK BOY	App A Azizi		Nk
3^rd	8	MAZANZE	HS Gill		Nk
4^th	7	BE YOURSELF	V Espindola		1 ¾

RACE 3 (R875) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) PISCES HANDICAP

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

SING DARCI (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

LUCKY TIGER (J Low) was hanging in from the top of the straight.

Passing the 400M-mark, ULURU (App SN Shiva) rolled outwards and brushed BINTANG TIMOR (R Rueven).

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

A post-race veterinary examination of BINTANG TIMOR revealed no obvious abnormality, however the gelding returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ALL IN	HK Cheng	1:25.0
2^nd	3	BLUE EYED BOY	S Saddam		1 ½
3^rd	5	ULURU	App SN Shiva		Ns
4^th	1	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	App R Nuqman		1 ¾

RACE 4 (R876) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (lc) SAGITTARIUS HANDICAP

LIM’S HOPEFULLY, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruised off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Hafis to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of RAISE ME UP when the latter was medically stood down.

LUCK HAPPY which was up 15kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

RAISE ME UP (S Hafis), YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) and GRAND KNIGHT (App WW Cheah) were slow into stride.

Approaching the 1000M-mark, MY AIM (S Saddam) galloped up to the hind quarters of LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven), clipped its heels, stumbled and fell. Jockey S Saddam, the rider of MY AIM was exempted from weighing in and was sent to the hospital for observations.

App WW Cheah, the rider of GRAND KNIGHT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GRAND KNIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	YULONG DREAM	AM Aizat	1:25.0
2^nd	2	ANOTHER SHOW	V Espindola		1
3^rd	8	LUCK HAPPY	R Rueven		¾
4^th	7	QUEEN FORCE	App SN Shiva		½

RACE 5 (R877) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) SCORPIO HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of D’GREAT RISE and Jockey AM Aizat to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of DON’T FORGET THIS when the latter were medically stood down.

BEST BAY which was down 18kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

BEST BAY (App WW Cheah), BRISTOL DIAMOND (L De Souza) and AYAAN (App Z Syafifie) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) and BEST BAY were slow into stride.

App WW Cheah, the rider of BEST BAY was questioned with regards to his ride today. The Panel of Stewards noted that the Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that this horse returned lame off fore. However, the Panel of Stewards were not entirely satisfied with App WW Cheah’s explanations and he was warned that in future, he must ride all his mount out in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

App WW Cheah and Jockey SU Lim, the riders of BEST BAY and D’GREAT RISE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BEST BAY revealed that mare returned lame off fore and D’GREAT RISE revealed no obvious abnormality. BEST BAY 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	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	1:11.6
2^nd	7	AYAAN	App Z Syafifie		1 ¾
3^rd	6	BRISTOL DIAMOND	L De Souza		Nk
3^rd	10	DON’T FORGET THIS	AM Aizat		1 ½

RACE 6 (R878) COSMO B – 1200m (sc) DOUBLE HAPPINESS STAKES

YOU ROKK and HEADHUNTER which were down 15kgs and 41kgs respectively, in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

YOU ROKK (L De Souza) which stood and refused to jump, will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests before being declared to race again.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of FINAL TOUCH reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of FINAL TOUCH revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE was warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount was clearly out of contention and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NOT USUAL PRINCE returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ARC TRIUMPH	J Low	1:11.7
2^nd	3	MOONGATE LIGHT	App WW Cheah		2
3^rd	8	HEADHUNTER	R Rueven		½
4^th	7	EXDREAM	App SN Shiva		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R879) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc) DOUBLE SEVENTH FESTIVAL HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors SILENT BOSS and GEORGETOWN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

PEER GYNT which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of THAILAND CAPTAIN whilst Jockey L De Souza to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of STRAP MARKS when the latter were medically stood down.

The Panel of Stewards also permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of FAST AND SUPER when the latter was stood down.

Jockey J Daniel was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) in that he had failed to make the declared weight on TOP GUN. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Anandan to replace him as the rider of TOP GUN.

Acting on veterinary advice that PEER GYNT (HS Gill) was lame near hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.43pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

NOVA FALCON (J Low) was slow into stride.

FAST AND SUPER (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly, brushing its inside gate.

Trainer P Arumugam was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of SIVAJI ROCKET (App Z Syafifie) today, as compared to its previous start on 30^th July 2023. The only explanation he could offer was, this horse was up in class today and that it had a wide barrier draw. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Jockey J Low and App R Nuqman, the rider of NOVA FALCON and FIRE AWAY, both reported that their mount were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examination of NOVA FALCON and STRAP MARKS (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality whilst FIRE AWAY returned lame off fore, as such FIRE AWAY 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	TOP GUN	S Anandan	1:11.2
2^nd	5	FAST AND SUPER	R Rueven		Sh
3^rd	4	STRAP MARKS	L De Souza		2
4^th	11	ANDADO	SU Lim		Nk

RACE 8 (R880) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100m (sc) CAPRICORN STAKES

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App WW Cheah to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of UNLIMITED STAR.

Trainer MW Teh was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on METEOR LOUI (App Z Syafifie).

UNLIMITED STAR (App WW Cheah) and GOLDEN VICTORY (R Rueven) were slow into stride.

Approaching the 1000M-mark, GOLDEN VICTORY dipped and shortly thereafter, Jockey R Rueven eased GOLDEN VICTORY out of the race and dismounted. After the race, Jockey R Rueven was questioned with regards to this incident. He stated that he felt that there was something amiss and that was why he dismounted. He was exempted from weighing in. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN VICTORY revealed no obvious abnormality, however this horse 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	YOUARETHEBEST	L De Souza	1:05.6
2^nd	5	UNLIMITED STAR	App WW Cheah		½
3^rd	1	CAVANA	SU Lim		2 ¼
4^th	7	METEOR LOUI	App Z Syafifie		3 ¾

RACE 9 (R881) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) LIBRA HANDICAP

BOSSKU which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

GOLDEN ROOSTER (App WW Cheah) and INTROIT (J Low) were slow into stride.

The saddle on BITCOIN KING (App R Nuqman) slipped back during the running.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of ALWAYS D’GREAT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS D’GREAT revealed that the gelding had returned with lacerated tendon off hind and was humanely euthanized.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN ROOSTER and YOU ARE SPECIAL (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	YOU ARE GENIUS	S Hafis	1:05.1
2^nd	4	INTROIT	J Low		Hd
3^rd	9	BOSSKU	SU Lim		½
4^th	5	BITCOIN KING	App R Nuqman		1 ½

RACE 10 (R882) CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc) HELLO AUGUST HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey L De Souza to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of STAY THE COURSE.

DRAGON CAVALLO which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

PLACE YOUR BET (S Hafis) and STAY THE COURSE (L De Souza) were slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of DRAGON CAVALLO (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MACARTHUR (App Z Syafifie) had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5)(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	2	SKYLIGHT	AM Aizat	0:57.3
2^nd	3	ZHU CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy		2 ½
3^rd	4	SUPER HERO	App WW Cheah		2 ¾
4^th	5	MACARTHUR	App Z Syafifie		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MULTIBLUE SHARK	S Ruzaini	V Espindola	Medical
2	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	S Ruzaini	HK Cheng	Medical
4	RAISE ME UP	KP Lim	S Hafis	Medical
5	D’GREAT RISE	S Ruzaini	SU Lim	Medical
5	DON’T FORGET THIS	S Saddam	AM Aizat	Medical
7	THAILAND CAPTAIN	KP Lim	App SN Shiva	Medical
7	STRAP MARKS	S Ruzaini	L De Souza	Medical
7	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam	R Rueven	Medical
7	TOP GUN	J Daniel	S Anandan	Unable to make the carded weight
8	UNLIMITED STAR	S Saddam	App WW Cheah	Medical
8	HAPPY LUCKY STAR	S Ruzaini	AM Aizat	Medical
9	JAPAN CAPTAIN	KP Lim	App SN Shiva	Medical
10	STAY THE COURSE	S Saddam	L De Souza	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Equine Hospital between 22^nd June 2023 to 21^st July 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-

MIRACLE CAPTAIN (T158) Tr. R Lines – Tie back & Hobday – 1000M/Vet

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

9^th JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th July 2023 (V23/105) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 19 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 9^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

9^th JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th July 2023 (V23/106) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 9^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PERAK TURF CLUB TRACKWORK

PERAK AUGUST RACE MEETING 2023

Trainer Kelvin Coetzee was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152 (5) (a) for presenting KRATOS (W508) with a wrong training saddle cloth number for track work on Thursday, 10^th August 2023 @ 8.50am during the Perak August Race Meeting 2023.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	LUPIN	Bruised back	Vet examination
2	JET BLACK	Bruised near fore heel	Vet examination
4	MY FIRST MILLION	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
5	LADY ASTA	Stone bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
5	HELLO MONDAY	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
6	RELAU STAR	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	XIONG FONG	Bruised near fore	Vet examination
9	SHARP DRESSED MAN	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
9	WINTERFELL	Stone bruised off fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 13^th AUGUST 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
3	SING DARCI				1000M & vet exam
4	LIM’S HOPEFULLY				Vet examination
5	BEST BAY				1000M & vet exam
6	YOU ROKK				Two starting stall tests
7	PEER GYNT & FIRE AWAY				1000M & vet exam each
8	GOLDEN VICTORY				1000M & vet exam
10	MACARTHUR				Bleeder’s test			[barred six months)
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R7		Jky J Daniel	TOP GUN	13/8/23		500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
R8		Tr MW Teh	METEOR LOUI	13/8/23		100/-	65(5)(c)
PRTC trackwork		Tr K Coetzee	KRATOS	13/8/23		250/-	152(5)(a)