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)

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023

SUNDAY – 9^TH JULY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 4 – SOFT, RACE 5 & 6 – YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam- Racing Steward

Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R736) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) WALK OF SHAME HANDICAP

At approximately the 400M-mark, LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven) steadied outwards over the heels of DAVINCI (HS Gill) to obtain a clear running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DAVINCI	HS Gill	1:39.6
2^nd	1	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Saddam		½
3^rd	3	LUCK HAPPY	R Rueven		3 ¾
4^th	4	NAPOLEON	AM Aizat		3 ½

RACE 2 (R737) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) JUNKINTHETRUNK HANDICAP

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

MYSTICAL STAR jumped awkwardly.

POWER EXPRESS (AM Aizat) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

CHIEF OF ARMY (V Espindola) entered the home straight wide and thereafter, had a tendency to lay in in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of MY AIM (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	CHIEF OF ARMY	V Espindola	1:27.5
2^nd	6	POWER EXPRESS	AM Aizat		4 ½
3^rd	4	MYSTICAL STAR	R Rueven		1 ¾
4^th	5	HELLO MONDAY	HS Gill		¾

RACE 3 (R738) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) BARELY LEGAL HANDICAP

Acting on veterinary advice that SUNNY STAR (SU Lim) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.43pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the start, Jockey S Anandan, the rider of SUPREME SUCCESS used his whip in the right hand, resulting in SUPREME SUCCESS shifting inwards, clipping the heels of PONTIANAK (J Daniel). In this incident, Jockey S Anandan was dislodged. He was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to continue riding for the day. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME SUCCESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

PONTIANAK over-raced in the early and middle stages.

At approximately the 900M-mark, LAST CHANCE (AM Aizat) was momentarily inconvenienced by the riderless horse, SUPREME SUCCESS.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	I’M SMART GREY	App WW Cheah	1:28.3
2^nd	7	SING DARCI	HS Gill		2 ¼
3^rd	5	LAST CHANCE	AM Aizat		4 ¾
4^th	6	BLUE EYED BOY	S Saddam		½

RACE 4 (R739) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M (lc) CURSE REVERSED HANDICAP

GENERATION M (App WW Cheah) was kicking and was fractious in the barrier.

LAGO DE COMO (HS Gill) was inconvenienced momentarily at the start and was slow into stride, when HEARTS OF GOLD (L De Souza) jumped awkwardly outwards. Jockey L De Souza was shown the video of the incident and was warned to make greater attempt to keep his mount straight in future.

At approximately the 900M-mark, HEARTS OF GOLD clipped the heels of GENERATION M.

App WW Cheah and Jockey HS Gill, the riders of GENERATION M and LAGO DE COMO respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GENERATION M and LAGA DE COME revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GENERATION M returned having cast its off fore plate.

The Panel of Stewards questioned App WW Cheah, the rider of GENERATION M as to the reasons why he kept looking to his inside in the early part of the race. He explained that Jockey L De Souza, the rider of HEARTS OF GOLD kept shouting at him. Jockey L De Souza confirmed that he had been shouting to App WW Cheah on GENERATION M, as he was coming in and was slowing the pace down. In view of this, the Panel of Stewards took no further action.

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	5	HEARTS OF GOLD	L De Souza	1:26.4
2^nd	1	GALILEO’S APPROACH	S Saddam		2 ¼
3^rd	2	MULTIBLUE SHARK	AM Aizat		3
4^th	6	LAGO DE COMO	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 5 (R740) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1200m (sc) EIGHTEEN CHARACTER STAKES

LAGI BOLEH which was down 26kgs 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.

COUNTRY LAW (AM Aizat) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, was carried out by IPOH KAIGEH (R Rueven). Jockey R Rueven, the rider IPOH KAIGEH was shown the video of this incident and was warned to make greater attempt to keep his mount on a straight course in future.

Passing the 1000M-mark, YOUARETHEBEST (L De Souza) dipped.

A post-race veterinary examination of COUNTRY LAW revealed obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	IPOH KAIGEH	R Rueven	1:14.1
2^nd	1	YOUARETHEBEST	L De Souza		1 ¼
3^rd	3	PENANG GENERAL	S Saddam		½
3^rd	2	COUNTRY LAW	AM Aizat		4 ½

RACE 6 (R741) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) ODOUR IN THE COURT HANDICAP

GOLDEN ROOSTER, 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.

REY ELVIS (S Saddam) could not be boxed and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.20pm. REY ELVIS will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

SHARP DRESSED MAN (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards, marginally inconveniencing SIEW YUK (S Anandan), resulting in him being slow into stride.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SHARP DRESSED MAN dropped his whip at the 300M-mark. He was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

Jockey R Ruven, the rider of SECKILL reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SECKILL 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 SUNTZU (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SHARP DRESSED MAN	HS Gill	1:00.1
2^nd	5	SIEW YUK	S Anandan		Nk
3^rd	4	CASTLE OCEAN	AM Aizat		1 ½
4^th	8	TOP TURF	L De Souza		2 ¼

GENERAL REPORT

Trainer Peter Lee was fined Ringgit Malaysia One Thousand (RM1,000/-) under Clause 3.09 of the Perak Turf Club July & August Race Meeting 2023 Official Programme for scratching TRINITY HONOR in Race 1 (R736) and TILSWORTH MALI in Race 6 (R741) on Sunday, 9^th July 2023 without a veterinary certificate during the Perak July Race Meeting 2023.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

24^th JUNE 2023 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 6^th July 2023 (V23/097) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 18 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24^th JUNE 2023 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 6^th July 2023 (V23/098) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th June 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	CHAR SIEW	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	THAI BAHT	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 9^thJULY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
3	SUNNY STAR				1000M & vet exam
6	GOLDEN ROOSTER				Vet examination
6	REY ELVIS				One starting stall test
6	SECKILL				1000M & vet exam
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1 & R6		Tr P Lee	TRINITY HONOR & TILSWORTH MALI	9.7.2023		RM1,000/-	Clause 3.09 of The Perak Turf Club July & Aug Official Programme

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023

DAY 2, SATURDAY – 24^TH JUNE 2023

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R670) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) GULI HANDICAP

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

LUCK HAPPY which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

PURPLE RAIN LADY (App SN Shiva) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

From the 1500M-mark to the 1000M-mark, LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven) raced ungenerously, throwing its head up on several occasions.

Jockey S Saddam, the rider of BLUE EYED BOY reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	PURPLE RAIN LADY	App SN Shiva	1:41.1
2^nd	5	DAVINCI	HS Gill		1 ¼
3^rd	6	LUCK HAPPY	R Rueven		¾
4^th	1	RAISE ME UP	SU Lim		5 ¾

RACE 2 (R671) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) WAU HANDICAP

NAPOLEON (App A Azizi) was crowded for room when MERRY BELL (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly outwards and IRON FIST (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in NAPOLEON losing ground.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MERRY BELL and POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that IRON FIST returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	TRINITY HONOR	R Rueven	1:41.4
2^nd	5	SECOND CHANCE	S Saddam		4 ¾
3^rd	2	IRON FIST	App Z Syafifie		½
4^th	3	NAPOLEON	App A Azizi		6 ¼

RACE 3 (R672) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) GALAH PANJANG HANDICAP

Shortly after the start, LADY ASTA (App Z Syafifie) bumped SUNNY FIGHTER (L De Souza) outwards onto SUPREME JUSTICE (SU Lim).

SUPREME SUCCESS (S Anandan) raced wide in the backstraight and thereafter, showed no pace, despite being urged.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that REY ELVIS (S Saddam) returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	ARIF	R Rueven	1:15.1
2^nd	2	SUPREME JUSTICE	SU Lim		¾
3^rd	4	LISBOA STAR	App A Azizi		1 ¼
4^th	7	SUNNY FIGHTER	L De Souza		¾

RACE 4 (R673) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M (sc) GASING HANDICAP

NORTHERN KNIGHT which was down 16kgs 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.

As the start was effected, CHIPS (App Z Syafifie) reared up badly, resulting in its rider striking the overhead bar and thereafter, stumbled, losing ground. CHIPS will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

KYO (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of KYO which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. KYO 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	CHERISH	L De Souza	1:14.6
2^nd	2	NORTHERN KNIGHT	App A Azizi		2 ¼
3^rd	6	HELLO MONDAY	App SN Shiva		1 ½
4^th	7	CHIPS	App Z Syafifie		½

RACE 5 (R674) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) BATU SEREMBAN HANDICAP

SIEW YUK, 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.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of IRON SAMURAI when the latter was medically stood down.

KING RAVANA (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and was slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	SECKILL	R Rueven	1:08.3
2^nd	1	KING RAVANA	S Saddam		2 ¼
3^rd	3	IRON SAMURAI	App A Azizi		2 ¼
3^rd	2	ALWAYS D’GREAT	App Z Syafifie		1 ¼

RACE 6 (R675) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc) CONGKAK HANDICAP

TILSWORTH MALI (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped TOP TURF (L De Souza).

LUKE MAN (SU Lim) reared up as the start was effected.

Passing the 250M-mark, TOP TURF laid in, resulting in SUNTZU (App SN Shiva) having to steady. Jockey L De Souza, the rider of TOP TURF was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUNTZU and LEGACY FIGHTER (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	TILSWORTH MALI	S Anandan	1:08.3
2^nd	4	LUKE MAN	SU Lim		¾
3^rd	6	PARISBAS	S Saddam		1 ¼
4^th	3	TOP TURF	L De Souza		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	RAISE ME UP	KP Lim	SU Lim	Medical
5	IRON SAMURAI	KP Lim	App A Azizi	Medical
6	LUKE MAN	KP Lim	SU Lim	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

3^rd JUNE 2023 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 15^th June 2023 (V23/085) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 14 coded urine and 16 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 3 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

3^rd JUNE 2023 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 15^th June 2023 (V23/086) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3^rd June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

10^th JUNE 2023 – PENANG JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 22^nd June 2023 (V23/091) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 10 coded urine and 14 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 12 June 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

10^th JUNE 2023 – PENANG JUNE MEETING 2023

The report dated 22^nd June 2023 (V23/092) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 12^th June 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	CHAR SIEW	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
2	OVERSEER	Sore back	Vet examination
3	ALWAYS AFRAID	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	BIG POWER	Bruised near hind sole	Vet examination
4	KIPEH	Nail bind off fore	Vet examination
4	HAPPY LUCKY STAR	Skin allergy	Vet examination
4	PENANG GENERAL	Corneal ulcer right eye	Vet examination
4	SUPREME HAPPINESS	Swollen near fore pastern	Vet examination
5	MY MONEY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	SPEEDY DEMON	Swollen bilateral fetlock	Vet examination
5	WINTERFELL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	THAI BAHT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 24^th JUNE 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
4	CHIPS	One starting stall test
4	KYO	1000M & vet exam
5	SIEW YUK	Vet examination

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2023DAY 1, SATURDAY – 3^RD JUNE 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

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

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R601) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) SERENGETI HANDICAP

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

TRINITY HONOR (S Anandan) was slow into stride.

PURPLE RAIN LADY (R Rueven) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

DAVINCI (HS Gill) laid out under the whip in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN EMPIRE (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	HEARTS OF GOLD	App WW Cheah	1:40.5
2^nd	3	PURPLE RAIN LADY	R Rueven		2 ¾
3^rd	4	DAVINCI	HS Gill		1 ¼
4^th	5	SING DARCI	App SN Shiva		2 ¼

RACE 2 (R602) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (lc) BENGAL HANDICAP

AFALONHRO, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore suspensory, 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 SN Shiva to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of ZHU CAPTAIN when the latter was medically stood down.

Passing the 900M-mark, ZHU CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) and GEORGETOWN (R Rueven) bumped on two occasions. Thereafter, ZHU CAPTAIN showed no pace and dipped at the 550M-mark.

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

App WW Cheah was stood down by the Club Medical Officer after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven	1:11.9
2^nd	4	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam		½
3^rd	1	SUPER HERO	App WW Cheah		1 ¼
4^th	2	ZHU CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva		5 ¾

RACE 3 (R603) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc) ORICAT HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of LIM’S PIPER when the latter was medically stood down.

Acting on veterinary advice that LIM’S PIPER (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.13pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

SUPREME SUCCESS (S Anandan) which broke lose, ran a considerable distance and crashed onto the railings. To avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.16pm.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and MY AIM (R Rueven) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

SOON YOU THINK (App SN Shiva) reared as the start was effected.

BLUE EYED BOY showed no pace despite being urged.

Jockey S Saddam, the rider of BLUE EYED BOY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SOON YOU THINK	App SN Shiva	1:19.6
2^nd	5	MY AIM	R Rueven		2 ½
3^rd	7	ARTEMISIA OF CARIA	J Low		3 ¼
4^th	2	LAST CHANCE	M Yusri		2 ¼

RACE 4 (R604) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M (lc) CHEETOH HANDICAP

POWER EXPRESS (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly, brushing the outside gate.

BRISTOL DIAMOND (App SN Shiva) and YES BOSSY (HS Gill) were crowded when NAPOLEON (J Low) jumped awkwardly outwards and QUEEN FORCE (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly inwards. Shortly thereafter, NAPOLEON raced ungenerously, throwing its head up on a number of occasions and showed no pace despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BRISTOL DIAMOND and NAPOLEON revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	1:19.3
2^nd	7	QUEEN FORCE	R Rueven		1 ½
3^rd	6	POWER EXPRESS	S Saddam		2 ¾
4^th	3	HELLO MONDAY	M Yusri		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R605) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) TOYGER HANDICAP

As there is no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of SIEW YUK at 3.41pm.

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

KING POWER and SHARP DRESSED MAN (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.

PROVOCATEUR (J Low) was crowded for room when COUNTRY LAW (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards and ALWAYS D’GREAT (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in PROVOCATEUR being steadied, losing ground.

A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS D’GREAT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	KING POWER	R Rueven	1:05.1
2^nd	6	SUNTZU	App SN Shiva		½
3^rd	7	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	S Anandan		¾
3^rd	5	SHARP DRESSED MAN	HS Gill		1 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	ZHU CAPTAIN	KP Lim	App SN Shiva	Medical
3	LIM’S PIPER	KP Lim	HS Gill	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

13^th May 2023 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 25^th May 2023 (V23/071) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 13^th May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13^th May 2023 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 25^th May 2023 (V23/072) 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 May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

20^th May 2023 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 1^st June 2023 (V23/076) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 8 coded urine and 16 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 23^th May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

20^th May 2023 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 1^st June 2023 (V23/077) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 23^th May 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	RAISE ME UP	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
1	CIRCUIT FLYER	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
1	MAZANZE	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
1	ALWRICH	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	LUCK HAPPY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	YOU ARE THE BEST	Sore back	Vet examination
3	PONTIANAK	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
4	ULURU	Bruised off hind hock	Vet examination
4	SNUGGLE PUSS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	THE SWAN	Bruised near hind sole	Vet examination
5	TILSWORTHMALI	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
5	TOP TURF	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 3^rd June 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	INTROIT	1000M & vet exam
2	AFALOHNRO	Vet examination
3	LIM’S PIPER	1000M & vet exam

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2023

DAY 1, SATURDAY – 13^TH MAY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr.Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R505) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) ATHENA HANDICAP

SING DARCI (R Rueven) was slow into stride.

SING DARCI raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 200M-mark, TAIWAN CAPTAIN (App R Nuqman) shifted out over the heels of HEARTS OF GOLD (M Ewe) to obtain a clear running. Thereafter, TAIWAN CAPTAIN drifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.

Jockey M Ewe, the rider of HEARTS OF GOLD was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer after this race.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SING DARCI reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SING DARCI which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of SING DARCI today. He stated that the going today does not suit the gelding and being trapped wide early at the backstraight, contributed to the disappointing performance of the gelding. His explanation is 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	4	SACRED GALAXY	S Saddam	1:36.8
2^nd	2	HEARTS OF GOLD	M Ewe		1 ½
3^rd	5	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	App R Nuqman		Nk
4^th	7	SHYLOCK	HS Gill		4 ¾

RACE 2 (R506) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) ARTEMIS HANDICAP

TRINITY HONOR, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off hock, 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 Jockey R Rueven to replace App S Shazmin, as the rider of NAPOLEON when the latter was medically stood down.

Acting on veterinary advice that THE JEWELLER (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.40pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

NAPOLEON (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, showed no pace despite being urged.

Passing the 900M-mark, POWER EXPRESS (S Ruzaini) had to steady when tightened by SPEEDY SWALLOW (S Saddam). Jockey S Saddam was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

MAZANZE (KP Lim) and SPEEDY SWALLOW both drifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	SPEEDY SWALLOW	S Saddam	1:36.0
2^nd	1	MAZANZE	KP Lim		½
3^rd	5	POWER EXPRESS	S Ruzaini		11 ½
4^th	4	NAPOLEON	R Rueven		2 ¾

RACE 3 (R507) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (lc) DEMETER HANDICAP

FAST AND SUPER and SUPREME JUSTICE both are course scratching. FAST AND SUPER had sustained bruised near hock while SUPREME JUSTICE had sustained sole bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

CAVALLA COURT (AK Lim) dipped on jumping.

ZAC ACE raced keen in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 1000M-mark, MULTIBLUE SHARK (S Ruzaini) had to steady when GALILEO’S APPROACH (R Rueven) shifted in.

FIRE AWAY (App R Nuqman) was slow into stride and thereafter, entered the straight wide.

Jockey HS Gill, 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 no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ZAC ACE returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	OCEAN LAW	S Saddam	1:23.8
2^nd	3	CAVALLA COURT	AK Lim		½
3^rd	5	GALILEO’S APPROACH	R Rueven		2 ½
4^th	7	FIRE AWAY	App R Nuqman		Nk

RACE 4 (R508) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) -1300m (lc) ZEUS STAKES

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

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

YOU ROKK showed no pace, despite being urged.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ROKK revealed that the horse returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DANCING RAIN	S Saddam	1:17.5
2^nd	5	LIM’S DASHING	HS Gill		¾
3^rd	1	STRONG N POWERFUL	App R Nuqman		½
4^th	6	NOT USUAL PRINCE	R Rueven		7 ¾

RACE 5 (R509) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) HESTIA HANDICAP

MR AK and DESIRE SKY, both are course scratching. MR AK had sustained sole bruised off fore while DESIRE SKY had sustained a stone bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

LAST CHANCE 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.

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

Acting on veterinary advice that FIRST COMMAND (J Low) and LIM’S PIPER (App R Nuqman) were both lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered their withdrawal at 3.16pm. Both these geldings will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

NINGALOO (AK Lim) which stood and lost considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

ULURU (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped MY AIM (S Saddam).

Passing the 400M-mark, JULIUS CAESAR was held for a run between NINGALOO and LUCKY SIXTYSIX (M Yusri) and had to switch out over the heels of NINGALOO to obtain a clear running.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of LAST CHANCE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LAST CHANCE which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of MY AIM (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EL PRIMERO (App R Ruwaidy) returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	JULIUS CAESAR	R Rueven	1:11.8
2^nd	9	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	M Yusri		1 ¾
3^rd	8	NINGALOO	AK Lim		1 ¼
3^rd	2	EL PRIMERO	App R Ruwaidy		Sh

RACE 6 (R510) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) HERA HANDICAP

GOLD SKY EXPRESS, CRAYON SHIN-TAT and DON’T FORGET THIS, all are course scratching. GOLD SKY EXPRESS had sustained stone bruised near fore. CRAYON SHIN-TAT sustained bruised near fore foot while DON’T FORGET THIS had deep choric ulcer on the left commissure of the mouth. Each 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 Jockey S Saddam to replace App S Shazmin as the rider of RANT AND RAVE.

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

SHARP DRESSED MAN (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped KING POWER (R Rueven).

RANT AND RAVE (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards.

The saddle of SHARP DRESSED MAN slipped back during the running.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of SHARP DRESSED MAN and RANT AND RAVE revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RANT AND RAVE returned having cast its near fore plate and MA BAO BAO (S Ruzaini) returned lame near fore. MA BAO BAO 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	ASIAN JET	S Anandan	1:11.8
2^nd	3	KING POWER	R Rueven		¾
3^rd	4	YES BOSSY	HS Gill		1 ¼
4^th	11	LEEDSTHEWAY	App R Ruwaidy		Sh

RACE 7 (R511) CLASS 5(A) -1000m (sc) APHRODITE HANDICAP

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

Jockey R Rueven was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of TOP TURF at 4.12pm.

PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, bumped INTROIT (J Low), resulting in INTROIT losing ground. Thereafter, INTROIT showed no pace, despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ALWAYS D’GREAT (M Yusri) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and INTROIT revealed no obvious abnormality. ALWAYS D’GREAT will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. INTROIT which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of PONTIANAK today, Trainer S Shanmugam stated that in his opinion, the change of training regime and feeding of this horse may have contributed to its improved performance. His explanation is 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	4	PONTIANAK	App R Nuqman	0:58.9
2^nd	3	CASTLE OCEAN	App A Azizi		2 ¾
3^rd	6	JAPAN CAPTAIN	HS Gill		1 ½
4^th	1	ALWAYS D’GREAT	M Yusri		4 ¾

RACE 8 (R512) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) POSEIDON HANDICAP

TILSWORTH MALI, 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.

USA CAPTAIN which was down 23kgs and REALITY which was down 17kgs 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.

COUNTRY LAW (M Yusri) was slow into stride.

THE SWAN dipped on jumping, unbalancing Jockey S Anandan momentarily.

COUNTRY LAW raced wide throughout, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LUKE MAN (App A Azizi) and PROVOCATEUR (App R Nuqman) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	REALITY	S Saddam	0:59.1
2^nd	2	USA CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy		1 ¼
3^rd	1	THE SWAN	S Anandan		Hd
4^th	4	SUNTZU	AK Lim		1 ¾

RACE 9 (R513) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100m (sc) ARTEMIS HANDICAP

STRAP MARKS a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore suspensory, 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 Jockey S Saddam to replace App WW Cheah as the rider of I’M SMART GREY when the latter was medically stood down.

ZHU CAPTAIN which was down 17kgs 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.

Jockey M Yusri was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for being unable to make the carded weight on GALAXY LAW. The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to replace Jockey M Yusri as the rider of GALAXY LAW, as there was no suitable rider available.

Jockey S Ruzaini was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of YOUARETHEBEST at 4.33pm.

THAILAND CAPTAIN (KP Lim) dipped shortly after the start and duck inwards, crowding I’M SMART GREY (S Saddam).

Post-race veterinary examinations of ZHU CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) revealed no obvious abnormality and BLAZE PEGASUS (App A Azizi) returned lame near fore. As such, BLAZE PEGASUS 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	THAILAND CAPTAIN	KP Lim	1:04.9
2^nd	1	EXDREAM	HS Gill		Hd
3^rd	5	GALAXY LAW	App R Nuqman		3 ¼
4^th	9	QUASAR	AK Lim		½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	NAPOLEON	App S Shazmin	R Rueven	Medical
3	ZAC ACE	M Ewe	J Low	Medical
4	YOU ROKK	M Ewe	J Low	Medical
6	RANT AND RAVE	App S Shazmin	S Saddam	Medical
8	LUKE MAN	App S Shazmin	App A Azizi	Medical
9	GALAXY LAW	M Yusri	App R Nuqman	Medical
9	I’M SMART GREY	App WW Cheah	S Saddam	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

15^thAPRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

The report dated 27^th April 2023 (V23/058) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 15^th April 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15^th APRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

The report dated 27^th April 2023 (V23/059) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 15^th April 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected

APPEAL BY JOCKEY AK LIM [LlM AUN KEAN] AGAINST THE THREE (3) MONTHS SUSPENSION IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “MAESTRO” IN RACE 2 (R268) – CLASS 4(A) – 1600M (SC) –2^ND DAY, SUNDAY, 12^TH MARCH 2023 – PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2023.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal today, Friday, 12^thMay 2023.

After hearing the submissions of Jockey AK Lim and his witness, Trainer I.Ismadi, the trainer of MAESTRO and Senior Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal and confirmed the three months suspension imposed. Jockey AK Lim’s three (3) months suspension will commence from Monday, 15^th May 2023 to expire on 14^th August 2023, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

INQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND HANDLING OF “EMPHATIC” RIDDEN BY APP S SIA IN RACE 7 (R470) – CLASS 4(A) – 1100M – SUNDAY, 30^th APRIL 2023 – PENANG APRIL MEETING 2023

The Stipendiary Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above race today, Friday, 12^th May 2023 at Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from App S Sia, the rider of EMPHATIC and his master Trainer R Lines, the trainer of EMPHATIC and telephonic evidence of Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SUPER HERO. After reviewing the videos of the race and considering all evidence, App S Sia in the presence of his master Trainer R Lines was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding EMPHATIC in the above race, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that EMPHATIC was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge are that:

From about the 800M to the 600M, he unnecessarily restrained EMPHATIC, resulting in EMPHATIC throwing its head up on a number of occasions and losing considerable ground which was unreasonable and permissible to do so;
From about the 600M to the 400M, he sat quietly on EMPHATIC and failed to improve his position, when there was an opportunity to do so.
From the 300M, he failed to ride EMPHATIC with sufficient vigour and determination.

In assessing the penalty, the Stipendiary Stewards took into consideration App S Sia’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App S Sia was disqualified from riding in races for a period of one (1) year, with immediate effect from today, Friday, 12^th May 2023 and to expire on 11^th May 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.35pm).

App S Sia, the rider of EMPHATIC subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence against the one (1) year disqualification imposed under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in the above case. His application for a Stay of Sentence was NOT granted and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed. However, App S Sia and his master, Trainer R Lines were advised that they have the rights of appeal to the Racing Stewards against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards for NOT granting a Stay of Sentence as stipulated under MRA Rule 143.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	LUCK HAPPY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	HELLO MONDAY	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
2	SECOND CHANCE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	GRAND CROSS	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
4	MOONGATE LIGHT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	CHERISH	Fever	Vet examination
6	SIEW YUK	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
7	AUTUMN BLITZ	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	VICTOREM	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
8	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	RULE THE WORLD	Bruised off hind pastern	Vet examination
9	TESORO PUBLICO	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination

PRTC – 13^th MAY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	SING DARCI				1000M & vet exam
2	TRINITY HONOR				Vet examination
2	THE JEWELLER				1000M & vet exam
3	FAST AND SUPER & SUPREME JUSTICE				Vet examination each
3	ZAC ACE				1000M & vet exam
4	D’GREAT TIMING				Vet examination
4	YOU ROKK				1000M & vet exam
5	MR AK & DESIRE SKY				Vet examination each
5	FIRST COMMAND, LIM’S PIPER & LAST CHANCE				1000M & vet exam each
5	NINGALOO				One starting stall test
6	GOLD SKY EXPRESS, CRAYON SHIN-TAT & DON’T FORGET THIS				Vet examination each
6	MA BAO BAO				1000M & vet exam
7	MIRACLE CAPTAIN				Vet examination
7	ALWAYS D’GREAT & INTROIT				1000M & vet exam each
8	TILSWORTH MALI				Vet examination
9	STRAP MARKS				Vet examination
9	BLAZE PEGASUS				1000M & vet exam
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R9		Jockey M Yusri	GALAXY LAW	13/5/2023		RM500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
Disqualification PNTC,R7-30/4/23		App S Sia (EMPHATIC)	Disqualified one (1) year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a).

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

DAY 3, SATURDAY – 22^nd APRIL 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stewards:

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

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arjunen — Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R434) CLASS 5(B) – 1000m (sc) BALTIC BROWN HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Low to replace Jockey V Espindola when the encounter transport problem enroute to the Club.

I’M THE MAN (J Low) was slow into stride and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.

Shortly after the start, MA BAO BAO (R Rueven) had to steady when tightened for room between SUNTZU (AK Lim) and HERO CHAMPION (S Anandan).

RANT AND RAVE (App WW Cheah) had to steady shortly after the start when TOP TURF (L De Souza) rolled in slightly.

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

Jockey J Low, the rider of I’M THE MAN was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the gelding today. He stated that the gelding did not handle the soft going today and showed no response when ridden out and was disappointing. His explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination of I’M THE MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	TOP TURF	L De Souza	1:01.6
2^nd	7	MA BAO BAO	R Rueven		Nk
3^rd	2	SUNTZU	AK Lim		¾
4^th	1	D’GREAT RISE	CK Khaw		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R435) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) BIANCO ANTICO HANDICAP

PURPLE RAIN, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near and off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BEST BAY which was down 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.

SPEEDY DEMON (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly.

Passing the 800M-mark, SPEEDY DEMON had to steady when DESIRE SKY (App S Shazmin) rolled in. App S Shazmin, the rider of DESIRE SKY in the presence of his master Trainer EP Tan was shown the video of this incident and was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Passing the 250M-mark, DESIRE SKY drifted out under pressure and carried BEST BAY (J Low) out onto YOU ARE GENIUS (AK Lim), resulting in SPEEDY DEMON which was following, had to steady. App S Shazmin, the rider of DESIRE SKY in the presence of his master, Trainer EP Tan was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

THE SWAN (S Anandan) and LOYALTY’S ANGEL (S Saddam) brushed passing the 150M-mark.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of CASTLE OCEAN reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of CASLTE 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.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that YOU ARE GENIUS 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	6	THE SWAN	S Anandan	1:01.2
2^nd	1	DESIRE SKY	App S Shazmin		1 ¼
3^rd	2	BEST BAY	J Low		1 ¼
4^th	8	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	S Saddam		Nk

RACE 3 (R436) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc) BLACK PEARL HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Low to replace M Ewe as the rider of MULTIBLUE SHARK when the latter was certified unwell.

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

CHOCANTE (CK Khaw) which was fractious in the stall, backed out from its gate, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start. Thereafter, CHOCANTE proved to be difficult to be re-boxed. To avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 3.21pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

ROSES FOR ME (HS Gill) and I’M SMART GREY (App WW Cheah) were slow into stride.

The saddle on I’M SMART GREY slipped back during the running, placing it at a disadvantage.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN QUEEN (S Anandan), ROSES FOR ME and I’M SMART GREY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	DISCRETELY RED	AK Lim	1:13.7
2^nd	4	STRAP MARKS	App S Shazmin		1 ¼
3^rd	5	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven		1 ¼
4^th	8	SUPREME JUSTICE	S Saddam		¾

RACE 4 (R437) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m (sc) ABSOLUTE GALAXY STAKES

YOU ROKK, 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.

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

NOT USUAL PRINCE (R Rueven) was slow into stride.

GRAND CROSS (HS Gill) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

STRONG N POWERFUL (CK Khaw) shifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE reported that his mount could not handle the going today and was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NOT USUAL PRINCE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	STRONG N POWERFUL	CK Khaw	1:12.9
2^nd	7	RELAU STAR	S Saddam		1 ¼
3^rd	5	LIM’S DASHING	AK Lim		2 ½
4^th	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill		Sh

RACE 5 (R438) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) VOLGA BLUE HANDICAP

HEARTS OF GOLD which was up 24kgs 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.

HEARTS OF GOLD (S Anandan), LUCKY SIXTYSIX (R Rueven), INTROIT (J Low) and METAGROSS (App S Shazmin) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

APOLLO ROCK (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly.

Jockey S Saddam, the rider of LUCK HAPPY and App S Shazmin, the rider of METAGROSS, in the presence of his master Trainer EP Tan, were both shown the video of their rides over the concluding stages. Both the riders were warned against the use of their whip when their mounts were already out of contention.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of LUCKY SIXTYSIX reported that his mount could not handle the going today and App S Shazmin, the rider of METAGROSS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCKY SIXTY SIX revealed no obvious abnormality and METAGROSS returned lame both fore.

Post-race veterinary examinations of APOLLO ROCK revealed no obvious abnormality and INTROIT revealed that the gelding had returned lame near hind. INTROIT and METAGROSS 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	FIRST COMMAND	L De Souza	1:26.7
2^nd	1	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App WW Cheah		1 ¾
3^rd	2	REBORN GENERAL	V Espindola		Nk
3^rd	3	HEARTS OF GOLD	S Anandan		Sh

RACE 6 (R439) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) BLACK GALAXY HANDICAP

Approaching the 250M-mark, SECOND CHANCE (R Rueven) switched out over the heels of SING DARCI (CK Khaw) which was laying in to obtain a clear running.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of KYO (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and FIRST SUCCESS (J Low) returned lame off fore. As such, FIRST SUCCESS 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	SING DARCI	CK Khaw	1:27.5
2^nd	8	SECOND CHANCE	R Rueven		Nk
3^rd	5	DON’T FORGET THIS	App WW Cheah		2 ¼
4^th	1	SACRED GALAXY	S Saddam		2 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	I’M THE MAN	V Espindola	J Low	Transport problem
2	CASTLE OCEAN	SS Vanan	R Rueven	Disqualified
3	GOLDEN QUEEN	V Espindola	S Anandan	Transport problem
3	MULTIBLUE SHARK	M Ewe	J Low	Medical
5	HEARTS OF GOLD	SS Vanan	S Anandan	Disqualified

GENERAL REPORT:

PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023, 2^nd DAY, SATURDAY, 15^TH APRIL 2023

RACE 4 (R407) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M(lc) CALLISTO HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry at the Perak Turf Club today, Saturday, 22^nd April 2023 into the running and handling of TAUBOSS in the above race. Evidence was taken from Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TAUBOSS and Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of TAUBOSS.

After considering all the evidence and reviewing the videos, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TAUBOSS was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding TAUBOSS in the above race, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that TAUBOSS was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge are that:

He failed to make sufficient effort to jump TAUBOSS on terms with the field, resulting in TAUBOSS missing the jump and losing considerable ground at the start;
From about the 1000M-mark to the 600M-mark, he did not make an attempt to improve to a midfield position as per his riding instruction when there was opportunity to do so;
From about the 600M-mark to the 400M-mark, he unnecessarily restrained TAUBOSS when there was an opportunity to improve his position, which was unreasonable to do so;
From about the 300M-mark, he failed to ride TAUBOSS with sufficient vigor and determination when his mount was running on strongly.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey SS Vanan’s disciplinary records and mitigating factors. Jockey SS Vanan was disqualified from riding in races for a period of one (1) year, with immediate effect, i.e. 22^nd April 2023 and to expire 21^st April 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, Jockey SS Vanan was fined the sum of RM30,000/-. He was advised of his right of appeal (1.30pm)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

8^thAPRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th April 2023 (V23/056) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 8^th April 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8^th APRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th April 2023 (V23/057) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 8^th April 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	YOU ARE SPECIAL	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	WINTERFELL	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination
3	IRONCLAD	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
3	BALL AND CHAIN	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
3	BAKUTEH	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	ZAC ACE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	DANCING RAIN	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
6	POWER EXPRESS	Sore back	Vet examination

PRTC – 22^ND APRIL 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	PURPLE RAIN				Vet examination
2	CASTLE OCEAN				1000m & vet exam
2	YOU ARE GENIUS				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 months]
3	CHOCANTE				One starting stall test
4	YOU ROKK				Vet examination
5	INTROIT & METAGROSS				1000m & vet exam each
6	FIRST SUCCESS				1000m & vet exam
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4, 15/4/2023		Jockey SS Vanan	TAUBOSS	22/4/2023		RM30,000/-	44(8) as read with 44(8)(a)
Disqualification R4, 15/4/2023		Jockey SS Vanan (TAUBOSS	Disqualified one (1) year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a).

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

DAY 2, SATURDAY – 15^th APRIL 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

Ms. Sheila Alice Matthew – Asst. Stipendiary Steward

Ms. Mok Wai Mei – Asst. Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R404) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) ENCELADUS HANDICAP

LEGEND NINETY TWO (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly.

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

The whip of Jockey S Saddam, the rider of PURPLE RAIN LADY broke during the running.

THE JEWELLER (CK Khaw) and DAVINCI which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SUCCESS STREET	HS Gill	1:38.8
2^nd	6	MAZANZE	Y Aify		1 ½
3^rd	2	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Saddam		2 ¾
4^th	3	CHERISH	AK Lim		5 ¼

RACE 2 (R405) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) EUROPA HANDICAP

NAPOLEON (CK Khaw) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

Jockey M Ewe, the rider of D’GREAT SWIFT reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT SWIFT revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	KP Lim	1:37.7
2^nd	3	MAGICAL PARK	S Saddam		2 ¼
3^rd	4	SHYLOCK	HS Gill		½
4^th	8	TRINITY HONOR	S Anandan		1 ¼

RACE 3 (R406) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc) AREIL HANDICAP

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NOVA FALCON (App S Sia).

EXDREAM (App KH Chong) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

MANDRAKE (HS Gill) and SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (KP Lim) were slow into stride.

Passing the 900M-mark, EXDREAM and MR G (S Anandan) brushed.

Passing the 450M-mark, SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) ducked in sharply when struck with the whip and thereafter, continued to lay in under the whip. Jockey HK Cheng had to switch his whip to the left at about the 150M-mark to keep his mount on a straight course.

App S Sia, the rider of NOVA FALCON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NOVA FALCON revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	CAVALLA COURT	Y Aify	1:17.4
2^nd	2	EXDREAM	App KH Chong		2 ¼
3^rd	4	MANDRAKE	HS Gill		Nk
4^th	7	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	KP Lim		1 ¾

RACE 4 (R407) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300m (lc) CALLISTO HANDICAP

Shortly after the start, RS DIAGO (Y Aify) had to steady when QUASAR (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and NICATOR (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly outwards.

DISCRETELY RED (HS Gill) raced keen in the early and middle stages.

RS DIAGO was trapped wide rounding the turn and raced tight with NICATOR.

Passing the 700M-mark, FAST AND SUPER (App R Nuqman) threw its head up when being steadied.

An inquiry into the running and handling of TAUBOSS (SS Vanan) will be held at a date to be fixed.

Post-race veterinary examinations of NICATOR and TAUBOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven	1:19.6
2^nd	7	DISCRETELY RED	HS Gill		1
3^rd	1	OCEAN LAW	S Saddam		Hd
4^th	8	FAST AND SUPER	App R Nuqman		¾

RACE 5 (R408) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) CHARON HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to replace App R Ruwaidy as the rider of JAPAN CAPTAIN when the latter was certified unwell.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and JULIUS CAESAR (R Rueven) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

Shortly after the start, SIEW YUK (S Anandan) had to steady when COLOUR PAINT (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards and GOLDEN ROOSTER (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly outwards.

BLUE EYED BOY showed no pace despite being urged.

GOLDEN ROOSTER entered the straight wide and continued to lay out, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN ROOSTER and COUNTRY LAW (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that COLOUR PAINT 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	10	JULIUS CAESAR	R Rueven	1:05.4
2^nd	5	INVICTUS WARRIOR	KP Lim		¾
3^rd	2	COLOUR PAINT	HS Gill		¾
3^rd	8	LET’S COME ON BABY	SS Vanan		1 ¼

RACE 6 (R409) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc) DIONE HANDICAP

LOYALTY’S ANGEL, 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 KING POWER (R Rueven) was lame off hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.50pm. KING POWER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) which was restless in the stall, got its leg entangled in the barrier, was taken out for a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Thereafter, YES BOSSY was difficult and was unable to be re-boxed. The Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.25pm and as such, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

LUKE MAN (App S Sia) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

SUNTZU (AK Lim) had to steady over the final 50M-mark when tightened for room between LUKE MAN and YOU ARE SPECIAL (S Anandan).

Post-race veterinary examinations of LUKE MAN, SUNTZU and RANT AND RAVE (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	TILSWORTH MALI	M Ewe	1:06.1
2^nd	7	YOU ARE GENIUS	App R Nuqman		¾
3^rd	5	YOU ARE SPECIAL	S Anandan		2 ¾
4^th	8	GOOD WARRIOR	CK Khaw		Sh

RACE 7 (R410) OPEN NOVICE [SET-WEIGHTS] – 1200m(sc) IAPETUS STAKES [NOT MORE THAN 7yo]

VICTOREM, 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.

YOUARETHEBEST (SS Vanan) was difficult to be boxed, resulting in Jockey SS Vanan sustaining an injury to his right foot when he struck the gate whilst being loaded. The Club Medical Officer certified that Jockey SS Vanan was unable to ride and as such, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of YOUARETHEBEST at 4.52pm. The gelding will be required to pass one(1) starting stall test before being declared to race again. Jockey SS Vanan was sent to hospital for further observations.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of GALAXY LAW (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	THAILAND CAPTAIN	Y Aify	1:12.1
2^nd	2	SHARP DRESSED MAN	KP Lim		3 ¼
3^rd	3	TESORO PUBLICO	App R Nuqman		¾
4^th	7	HELLO MONDAY	App S Sia		1 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy	App R Nuqman	Medical

GENERAL REPORT:

APPEAL BY JOCKEY KC THAM [THAM KIN CHONG] AGAINST THE FOUR(4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM10,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “STAGESHOW” IN RACE 4 (R103) – CLASS 5(A) – 1400M (lc) – 3^RDDAY, SATURDAY, 28^TH JANUARY 2023 – PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2023.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Friday, 14^th April 2023.

After hearing the submissions of Jockey KC Tham and the previous Manager/Owner of STAGESHOW, Mr. Lim Yeok Seng and the Senior Stipendiary Steward, and after having reviewed the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal. Jockey KC Tham’s four (4) months suspension will take effect from Friday, 14^th April 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 13^th August 2023, both dates inclusive and the fine of RM10,000/- imposed is confirmed. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

11^th& 12^th MARCH 2023 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 23^rdMarch 2023 (V23/037) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 32 coded urine and 39 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 12^th March 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11^th & 12^thMARCH 2023 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 23^rd March 2023 (V23/038) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that four(4) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 12^th March 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	ALWRICH	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	LUCK HAPPY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	HERO CHAMPION	Sore Back	Vet examination
2	SECOND CHANCE	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
3	PERFECT MISSION	Sore back	Vet examination

PRTC – 15^TH APRIL 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	DAVINCI & THE JEWELLER				1000M & vet exam each
2	Nil
3	SILENT BOSS				1000M & vet exam
4	Nil
5	COLOUR PAINT				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 months]
6	LOYALTY’S ANGEL				Vet examination
6	KING POWER				1000M & vet exam
6	YES BOSSY				One starting stall test
7	VICTOREM				Vet examination
7	LAGI BOLEH				1000M & vet exam
7	YOUARETHEBEST				One starting stall test
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R3		Tr HY Cheng	NOVA FALCON	15/4/2023		RM100/-	65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)		Nil

Follow-up(s)		R4	Jockey SS Vanan (TAUBOSS)

Perak Meeting – 8 April 2023

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023

DAY 1, SATURDAY – 8^TH APRIL 2023

STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 5 – YIELDING; RACE 6 to 10 – GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R384) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) HANOVERIAN HANDICAP

SPEEDY SWALLOW (App WW Cheah) dislodged its rider enroute to the start and ran a considerable distance. Acting on veterinary advice, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.36pm. SPEEDY SWALLOW will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test [to be ridden unaided to the start] before being declared to race again.

The saddle on JERAM GOLD (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JERAM GOLD revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and THE JEWELLER (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. JERAM GOLD 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	JET BLACK	R Rueven	1:41.3
2^nd	8	CIRCUIT FLYER	App S Sia		½
3^rd	2	SUCCESS STREET	HS Gill		1 ¼
4^th	3	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Saddam		Nk

RACE 2 (R385) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) OLDENBURG HANDICAP

TARZAN (AK Lim) dipped on jumping and was slow into stride.

TRINITY HONOR (S Anandan) was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.

Post-race veterinary examinations of COME AND TAKE ALL (App S Sia) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and SECOND CHANCE (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality. COME AND TAKE ALL 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	INTROIT	J Low	1:38.6
2^nd	5	MAZANZE	Y Aify		2 ¾
3^rd	6	SING DARCI	R Rueven		½
4^th	8	CHER	App A Azizi		1 ¾

RACE 3 (R386) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) ALKEMADE HANDICAP

LUCKY SIXTYSIX, 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.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of ZAC ACE when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and HEX MARK (App S Sia) were slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MIRACLE CAPTAIN (KP Lim) revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and NINGALOO (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. MIRACLE 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	ZAC ACE	SS Vanan	1:12.4
2^nd	2	GOLDEN SHOW	Y Aify		1
3^rd	13	TK STAR	App Z Syafifie		1 ¼
4^th	12	SIEW YUK	S Anandan		1 ¾

RACE 4 (R387) CLASS 5 (B) -1200m (lc) PIXABAY HANDICAP

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

ASIAN JET was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

GOLD SKY EXPRESS which was up 17kgs 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.

PROVOCATEUR (SS Vanan) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

Shortly after the start, PROVOCATEUR had to be steadied when AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and TILSWORTH MALI (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly outwards.

ULURU (KP Lim) and GOLD SKY EXPRESS (S Saddam) bumped on jumping.

Passing the 800M-mark, PROVOCATEUR had to be steadied when it ran up onto the heels of FIRST SUCCESS (J Low).

The saddle on ULURU slipped backwards during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ULURU and TOP TURF (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	AUTUMN BLITZ	AK Lim	1:12.4
2^nd	3	KING POWER	App R Nuqman		1 ¾
3^rd	13	TILSWORTH MALI	S Anandan		Sh
4^th	7	SHARP DRESSED MAN	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 5 (R388) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1000m (sc) LUSITANO STAKES

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

Shortly after the start, RELAU STAR (S Saddam) had to steady when it was crowded for room between QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim) and TITAN PEGASUS (Y Aify).

Passing the 100M-mark, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TITAN PEGASUS got his whip entangled with his breastcheck.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill	0:58.6
2^nd	7	QIJI ACHEEVA	AK Lim		½
3^rd	8	TITAN PEGASUS	Y Aify		Hd
3^rd	5	LIM’S DASHING	KP Lim		Hd

RACE 6 (R389) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (sc) TRAKEHNER HANDICAP

OUR DYNAMITE and HARVEYWALLBANGER both are course scratching. OUR DYNAMITE had sustained nail bind injury on both fore foot while HARVEYWALLBANGER had sustained bruised near fore suspensory ligament. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

THAILAND CAPTAIN (HS Gill) reared up as the start was effected and was slow into stride.

MAGNOLIA BLVD (Y Aify) brushed the outside gate on jumping.

TALENTED (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped MULTIBLUE SHARK (SS Vanan) outwards, resulting in both being slow into stride.

TALENTED was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MAGIC CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy	1:04.4
2^nd	11	MAGNOLIA BLVD	Y Aify		4 ¾
3^rd	4	GOLDEN QUEEN	V Espindola		1 ½
4^th	1	EXDREAM	App S Sia		¾

RACE 7 (R390) CLASS 4(A) -1400m (sc) APPALOOSA HANDICAP

GALAXY LAW (S Salee) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing the outside gate and was slow into stride.

MANDRAKE (HS Gill) had to steady at about the 400M-mark, when SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) rolled in. Jockey HK Cheng was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Passing the 300M-mark, TEOCHEW KID (L De Souza) shifted over the heels of SILENT BOSS for clear running, finishing the race wide.

A post-race veterinary examination of ROSES FOR ME (App R Nuqman) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the mare 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	TEOCHEW KID	L De Souza	1:23.6
2^nd	1	SILENT BOSS	HK Cheng		1 ¼
3^rd	7	SOMAR	App A Azizi		Sh
4^th	4	MR G	S Anandan		1 ¼

RACE 8 (R391) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) GYPSY VANNER HANDICAP

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of GEORGETOWN.

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

Passing the 150M-mark, SUPREME JUSTICE had to steady when BACK TO THE FUTURE (AK Lim) laid inwards under the whip. Jockey AK Lim was shown the video and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CAVALLA COURT (Y Aify) and GALILEO’S APPROACH (App S Sia) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	BACK TO THE FUTURE	AK Lim	1:24.8
2^nd	6	SUPREME JUSTICE	L De Souza		2 ¾
3^rd	5	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam		Sh
4^th	7	NOVA FACTOR	SS Vanan		1 ¾

RACE 9 (R392) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) WESTPHALIAN HANDICAP

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

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of BAGHDAD, when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

BEIJING STAR (M Ewe) was slow into stride.

CHIEF OF ARMY (V Espindola) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, showed no pace despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of COLOUR PAINT (HS Gill) and CHIEF OF ARMY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	FIRE AWAY	Y Aify	1:25.1
2^nd	11	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	App R Nuqman		2 ¾
3^rd	7	BAGHDAD	App A Azizi		Nk
4^th	4	VAIN TYCOON	App S Sia		1 ¾

RACE 10 (R393) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) FRESIAN HANDICAP

BLACK TAIPAN which was up 16kgs 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.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of CHERISH.

APOLLO ROCK (App WW Cheah) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing the inside gate and bumped LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman) onto LUCK HAPPY (S Saddam).

CHAR SIEW (S Anandan) was slow into stride.

SNAGGLE PUSS (M Ewe) was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 300M-mark, APOLLO ROCK drifted out under pressure, finishing the race wide. App WW Cheah, the rider of APOLLO ROCK was warned to keep his mount on a straight course, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of SNAGGLE PUSS (M Ewe) and LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	APOLLO ROCK	App WW Cheah	1:25.3
2^nd	10	QUEEN FORCE	S Salee		1 ¾
3^rd	2	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	HK Cheng		3 ¼
4^th	11	YULONG DREAM	App S Sia		1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	ZAC ACE	R Rueven	SS Vanan	Medical
4	PROVOCATEUR	R Rueven	SS Vanan	Medical
6	MULTIBLUE SHARK	R Rueven	SS Vanan	Medical
9	BAGHDAD	AK Lim	App A Azizi	Medical
9	JULIUS CAESAR	R Rueven	S Saddam	Medical
10	BLACK TAIPAN	AK Lim	Y Aify	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	SHYLOCK	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
3	VICTOREM	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	VIETNAM CAPTAIN	Bruised off hind cannon	Vet examination
6	TESORO PUBLICO	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
7	PLACE YOUR BET	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	MAGIC CITY	Stone bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
8	DISCRETELY RED	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
9	HELLO MONDAY	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
10	BRISTOL DIAMOND	Sore back	Vet examination

PRTC – 8^TH APRIL 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	SPEEDY SWALLOW	One starting stall test	[to be ridden unaided to the start]
1	JERAM GOLD	1000M & vet exam
2	COME AND TAKE ALL	1000M & vet exam
3	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	Vet examination
3	MIRACLE CAPTAIN	1000M & vet exam
4	MA BAO BAO	Vet examination
5	MOONGATE LIGHT	Vet examination
6	OUR DYNAMITE & HARVEYWALLBANGER	Vet examination each
7	ROSES FOR ME	1000M & vet exam
9	SOBERTA	Vet examination

Perak Meeting – 12 March 2023

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2023

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 12^TH MARCH 2023

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R267) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN 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.

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

BLUE EYED BOY was slow into stride.

Jockeys HS Gill and R Rueven, the riders of DAVINCI and LUCK HAPPY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of DAVINCI and LUCK HAPPY revealed no obvious abnormality. LUCK HAPPY returned having cast its off hind plate.

When questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of BLUE EYED BOY today, Trainer P Lee stated that BLUE EYED BOY was racing under him for the first time and he was unable to offer any tangible explanations. Jockey S Saddam, the rider of BLUE EYED BOY stated that the gelding was slow into stride, did not respond to his riding and was disappointing. Their explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE EYED BOY revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of MIEJ (AK Lim) today, Trainer W Lim explained that MIEJ managed to get a good jump and raced on pace. His explanations were noted and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Jockey V Espindola, the rider of GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN was questioned with regards to his ride in the straight. He was assisted by Jockey L De Souza as his interpreter. Jockey V Espindola stated that the gelding hesitated to take a run on the inside rails at the 300M-mark, so he had to take the gelding wide for a run and the gelding responded. His explanations were noted, however he was warned to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query in future.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MIEJ	AK Lim	1:41.6
2^nd	9	SPEEDY SWALLOW	App WW Cheah		1 ¼
3^rd	7	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	V Espindola		1 ¾
4^th	6	METAGROSS	App S Shazmin		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R268) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc)

KHAN PEGASUS, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore and hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As App WW Cheah was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Sia to replace him as the rider of TRIPLE ONE STAR.

ATTENTION (App S Shazmin) reared up on jumping.

RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of MAESTRO was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The particulars of the charge are that from about the 1400M-mark to the end of the race, he raced MAESTRO five to six wide, covering unnecessary ground. In the opinion of the Panel of Stewards, placing the gelding at a disadvantage.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey AK Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Monday, 13^th March 2023 and to expire on Monday, 12^th June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5:25pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	MR HOPKINS	S Saddam	1:38.5
2^nd	4	RULE THE WORLD	HS Gill		1 ¾
3^rd	1	ATTENTION	App S Shazmin		1 ¾
4^th	7	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App S Sia		¾

RACE 3 (R269) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)

I AM KHAN, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GAIN ECLIPSE which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

JULIUS CAESAR (S Saddam) showed no pace despite being urged.

At about the 800M-mark, VAIN TYCOON (App S Sia) threw its head up when being steadied rounding the turn.

App A Nazir, the rider of GAIN ECLIPSE in the presence of his acting Trainer K Coetzee was questioned regarding the start, resulting in GAIN ECLIPSE throwing its head up. After hearing all the evidence and reviewing the videos, the Panel of Stewards decided to give App A Nazir the benefit of doubt and warned him that he must give sufficient reins to secure a good jump, failing which action will be taken against him in future.

A post-race veterinary examination of JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. JULIUS CAESAR 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	STAR INVINCIBLE	HK Cheng	1:19.8
2^nd	1	COLOUR PAINT	HS Gill		¾
2^nd	4	VAIN TYCOON	App S Sia		1 ¼
4^th	2	FIRST COMMAND	WK Lee		6

RACE 4 (R270) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc)

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

SIEW YUK (SS Vanan) which was slow into stride, dipped approaching the 1000M-mark and thereafter, again dipped at about the 500M-mark.

At about the 900, CROWN STAR (J Low) had to steady and losing his position when BROADWAY SUCCESS (KP Lim) rolled inwards and SPEEDY DEMON (S Salee) rolled outwards.

CROWN STAR and PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of SIEW YUK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SIEW YUK revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CROWN STAR, BROADWAY SUCCESS and PONTIANAK and revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	STORM TO WIN	App A Azizi	1:05.6
2^nd	4	DESIRE SKY	App S Shazmin		3 ¼
3^rd	1	ALWAYS D’GREAT	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
4^th	11	SIEW YUK	SS Vanan		Ns

RACE 5 (R271) CLASS 4(A) –1200m(sc)

TITAN PEGASUS (AK Lim), MIRACLE (L De Souza) and TEOCHEW KID (SS Vanan) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

MR DJ (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TEOCHEW KID broke his whip during the running.

Passing the 250M-mark, MELTING POINT (App S Shazmin) shifted out over the heel of EXDREAM (HS Gill) for a clear running, however the gelding continued to lay out, finishing the race wide, despite his efforts to keep his mount straight. App S Shazmin, the rider of MELTING POINT in the presence of his acting master Trainer HY Cheng was shown the video of his ride and he was advised to make greater effort to keep his mount straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TITAN PEGASUS and MR DJ revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	TEOCHEW KID	SS Vanan	1:10.8
2^nd	8	MELTING POINT	App S Shazmin		Hd
3^rd	1	EXDREAM	HS Gill		Nk
4^th	5	OCEAN LAW	S Saddam		1

RACE 6 (R272) BANDED 51-74 [SET WEIGHTS]– 1400m (sc)

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

App A Azizi was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on RS DIAGO. The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Ruwaidy to replace him.

RS DIAGO (App R Ruwaidy) was slow into stride.

QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 500M-mark, SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) had to steady when racing tight on the inside of YOU ROKK (L De Souza).

Post-race veterinary examinations of NOT USUAL PRINCE (HS Gill) 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 and SILENT BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	GOLDEN KING	V Espindola	1:23.6
2^nd	5	SACRED GURU	App R Nuqman		¾
3^rd	1	YOU ROKK	L De Souza		3 ¾
4^th	4	RELAU STAR	S Saddam		Hd

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	TRIPLE ONE STAR	App WW Cheah	App S Sia	Medical
6	RS DIAGO	App A Azizi	App R Ruwaidy	Unable to make the carded weight

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	PURPLE RAIN LADY	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
1	SUCCESS STREET	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	HELLO MONDAY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	QIJI DIAMOND	Bruised near fore fetlock
2	GALILEO’S APPROACH	Sore back
3	SHARP DRESSED MAN	Bruised near fore sole
3	RAINBOW FISH	Bruised near fore suspensory
4	LUKE MAN	Bruised off fore fetlocks

PRTC – 12^th MARCH 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	KHAN PEGASUS				Vet examination
3	I AM KHAN				Vet examination
3	JULIUS CAESAR				1000M & vet exam
4	GOLDEN ROOSTER				Vet examination
4	CROWN STAR & PONTIANAK				1000M & vet exam each
6	MR G				Vet examination
6	NOT USUAL PRINCE				1000M & vet exam
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R6		App A Azizi	RS DIAGO	12/3/2023		RM500/-	152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10).
Suspension(s)		R2	Jockey AK Lim (MAESTRO) – suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 44(10).

Perak Meeting – 11 March 2023

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2023

DAY 1, SATURDAY – 11^TH MARCH 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Y Bhg. Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R261) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

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

TARZAN (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

SHYLOCK (HS Gill) raced ungenerously in the early stages, throwing its head up.

APOLLO ROCK (App WW Cheah) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

The whip of Jockey WK Lee, the rider of COME AND TAKE ALL broke during the running.

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

Trainer KF Wong was questioned with regards to the improved performance of INTROIT (J Low) today. He stated that in his opinion, the good going has contributed to the gelding’s improved performance, as compared to its previous start on soft going on 12^th February 2023. 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	3	INTROIT	J Low	1:39.1
2^nd	10	SECOND CHANCE	S Saddam		1 ¼
3^rd	6	APOLLO ROCK	App WW Cheah		½
4^th	11	TRINITY HONOR	KP Lim		¾

RACE 2 (R262) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

YULONG DREAM, a course scratching as it was suffering from skin allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SHE’S FLYING which was up 27kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

RANT AND RAVE (App WW Cheah) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing the outside gate.

BRISTOL DIAMOND (S Saddam) was slow into stride.

LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng) reared up as the start was affected and was slow into stride.

HAPPY LUCKY STAR (App S Shazmin) entered the straight wide and thereafter, drifted out under pressure.

The saddle on LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Ruwaidy) shifted to the near side from about the 400M-mark, placing its rider at a disadvantage and was subsequently dislodged on pulling-up.

The saddles on RANT AND RAVE and HAPPY LUCKY STAR slipped backwards during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LIM’S HOPEFULLY and CHAR SIEW (KP Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	AUTUMN BLITZ	AK Lim	1:19.1
2^nd	10	LEEDSTHEWAY	App R Ruwaidy		2
3^rd	2	SHE’S FLYING	App A Azizi		Nk
4^th	8	DON’T FORGET THIS	App S Sia		¾

RACE 3 (R263) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

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

TAIL SPIN (App WW Cheah) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

SING DARCI (S Saddam) which was slow into stride, showed no early pace despite being urged.

Passing the 400M-mark, AUSSIE EAGLE (App S Shazmin) shifted out over the heels of PENNSYLVANIA (HK Cheng) and in so doing, carried KYO (L De Souza) outwards.

The saddle on AUSSIE EAGLE slipped back during the running.

Passing the 30M-mark, TAIL SPIN drifted out under pressure, resulting in KYO which was racing on its outside, having to steady. App WW Cheah, the rider of TAIL SPIN will be shown the video of the incident and will be warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey L De Souza, the rider of KYO, placed 2^nd against TAIL SPIN (App WW Cheah), being declared the winner on ground of alleged interference over the last 30M-mark. After considering all evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stands.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	TAIL SPIN	App WW Cheah	1:19.5
2^nd	10	KYO	L De Souza		1 ¼
2^nd	1	AUSSIE EAGLE	App S Shazmin		½
4^th	3	VK BOY	App A Azizi		Sh

RACE 4 (R264) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M(sc)

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

App WW Cheah, the rider of SUPER GREAT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER GREAT which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SUNTZU	R Rueven	1:06.1
2^nd	5	YOU ARE SPECIAL	App S Sia		Nk
3^rd	4	SIMLONG BEACH	S Salee		2 ¾
4^th	7	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	S Saddam		1 ¼

RACE 5 (R265) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m(sc)

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

TESORO PUBLICO which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

TESORO PUBLICO (SS Vanan) which was restless in the starting stall and struck the gates, was removed from its barrier, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

CHAR KWAY TEOW (KP Lim) was slow into stride.

Passing the 400M-mark, TESORO PUBLICO dipped.

Passing the 200M-mark, UNDER OATH (App A Nasir) laid in when struck with the whip.

A post-race veterinary examination of MACARTHUR (S Saddam) revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of WINNING HOBBY (WK Lee) 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.

App A Nazir who rode his 10^th winner on UNDER OATH today, will be entitled to claim 3kgs with effect from Monday, 13^th March 2023.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	UNDER OATH	App A Nazir	1:13.6
2^nd	2	D’GREAT DUCHESS	App S Shazmin		½
3^rd	4	ROSES FOR ME	HS Gill		3 ¼
4^th	9	WINNING HOBBY	WK Lee		3 ½

RACE 6 (R266) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc)

App A Azizi was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on HAZARD. The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Ruwaidy to replace him.

The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SUPREME JUSTICE (WK Lee) at 4.12pm, acting on a report from the Club Veterinary Surgeon that the gelding was lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

STAR GENIUS (App S Sia) was slow into stride.

At about the 500M-mark, STAR GENIUS was eased down out of the race. App S Sia was exempted from weighing-in. A post-race veterinary examination of STAR GENIUS revealed that the mare had fractured its off fore bilateral sesamoid and was humanely euthanized.

At about the 450M-mark, CAVALLA COURT (App S Syafifie) ran up to the heels of MANDRAKE (HS Gill), clipping its heels and stumbled.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	INTREPID	L De Souza	1:25.2
2^nd	2	PERFECT	R Rueven		Sh
3^rd	3	GALAXY LAW	App R Nuqman		¾
4^th	7	CAVALLA COURT	App S Syafifie		Sh

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	HAZARD	App A Azizi	App R Ruwaidy	Unable to make the carded weight

GENERAL REPORT –PRTC

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

1 . READY TO GOOD LUCK (V182) – Tr. R Lines – Tie Back – 1000M/Vet

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

12^TH FEBRUARY 2023 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 23^rdFebruary 2023 (V23/023) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 12^th February 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

12^TH FEBRUARY 2023 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 23^rd February 2023 (V23/024) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 12^th February 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	THE JEWELLER	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet examination
4	WINNING SMILE	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet examination
4	KING FORCE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	SHANGANI	Sore right eye	Vet examination

PRTC – 11^th MARCH 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	CLOUD SHADOW				Vet examination
2	YULONG DREAM				Vet examination
3	THAI BAHT				Vet examination
4	SUPER GREAT				1000M & vet exam.
5	HARVEYWALLBANGER				Vet examination
5	MACARTHUR				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 months]
5	WINNING HOBBY				1000M & vet exam.
6	SUPREME JUSTICE				1000M & vet exam.
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R6		App A Azizi	HAZARD	11/3/2023		RM500/-	152(5)(a) as read with Rule 107(10).
Follow-up(s)		R3	App WW Cheah (TAIL SPIN)