KELAB LUMBA KUDA PERAK
PERAK TURF CLUB
STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JULY (PERAK GOLD VASE) MEETING 2017
3rd DAY, SATURDAY – 8th JULY 2017
STATE OF TRACK: Yielding
Panel of Stewards:
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Terry Lee Pang Lay – Chairman (except in Race 8)
Mr. Velluppillai Williams Balasingam – Chairman (Race 8 only)
Y.Bhg. Dato’ John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward
Mr Philip Anderson – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Stipendiary Steward
Mr.Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R857) CLASS 5 – 1400m(lc) – JACADO 1979 HANDICAP
PRINCE ISLANDER (S Sandana) was slow to begin and MAL’S DAD (WK Yan) was slow into stride.
Racing to the 300M, MAL’S DAD laid in under pressure.
PRINCE ISLANDER laid in over the final 200M under the whip.
The saddle on BUTCH CASSIDY (S Salee) slipped forward during the running.
GOOD CODE (HS Gill) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT NIMBUS (App CK Khaw) revealed that the mare had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of WILL BE BETTER (App AK Lim) and PRINCE ISLANDER revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BUTCH CASSIDY returned having cast its off hind plate.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 5 JETSTAR EAGLE App KC Tham 1.26.6 –
2nd 7 FASTNET STAR App A Zaimuddin – 1 ¾
3rd 2 TURBO App KC Wong – 1 ½
4th 1 D’GREAT NIMBUS App CK Khaw – 1 ¾
RACE 2 (R858) CLASS 5 – 1400m(lc) – BESTPLAN 1990 HANDICAP
RACING MAN (App S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
CROWN TREASURE (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
GREAT PRINCE (J Chuah) shifted out on jumping away and bumped DUE HOME (WK Yan), which lost ground.
EMPIRE BAY (App KC Tham) laid out away from the whip over the concluding 50M.
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of ASTROHEAT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ASTROHEAT revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PHILIP (G Pereira) and GOOD GIFT (S Sandana) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 1 EMPIRE BAY App KC Tham 1.25.7 –
2nd 7 RACING MAN App S Saddam – 1 ½
3rd 8 THONG’S JIAQING SU Lim – 1
4th 9 GREAT PRINCE J Chuah – 2 ¾
RACE 3 (R859) CLASS 4 – 1600m(lc) – RAPHAEL GOLD 1997 HANDICAP
VALUE OF JUSTICE, MESSI and LUCK DRAGON, all course scratchings as they had sustained a bruised back, bruised off fore sole and sore back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
WHISPERINTHEWIND which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
AGUERO (S Sandana) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
Approaching the 1400M, RUSH (App A Zaimuddin) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NANA (Y Aify).
Jockeys Y Aify and S Sandana, the rider of NANA and AGUERO respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of NANA and AGUERO revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of WHISPERINTHEWIND (App KC Wong) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 7 JOYFUL App AK Lim 1.38.7 –
2nd 2 HALO INSPIRE App S Saddam – 1 ¼
3rd 4 NATURE IS NATURE HS Gill – 1 ½
4th 1 MOLLY BROWNE WK Yan – Sh
RACE 4 (R860) CLASS 5 – 1800m(sc) – AMERICAN SOLDIER II 1986 HANDICAP
PERFECT FIXER, a course scratching as it sustained cut and bruises on both its hind limbs, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Racing to the 1500M, SERPICO (TM Wan) rolled in, resulting in D’GREAT HAWK (G Pereira) shifting in slightly and bumped the hind quarters of BLOOD ROYAL (SU Lim).
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey SU Lim, the rider of BLOOD ROYAL placed second against FLEDGELING (App CK Khaw), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference over the final 50M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.
App CK Khaw, the rider of FLEDGELING was shown the vision of the race in the presence of his master Trainer R Lines and was advised that he must stop and straighten his mount under similar circumstances in future.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, Trainer Wayne Lim requested to review the start of the race. As the Panel of Stewards established that the gate of D’GREAT HAWK was slow to open and was denied a fair start, it was declared a non-starter under MRA Rule 115. As such, all bets on D’GREAT HAWK were refunded.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TIME TO SHINE (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality and PISCES JET (C Goon) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore. As such, PISCES JET will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 5 FLEDGELING App CK Khaw 1.55.2 –
2nd 1 BLOOD ROYAL SU Lim – ½
3rd 2 SERPICO TM Wan – 3 ½
4th 6 LEAP OF FAITH App KC Wong – 1 ¾
RACE 5 (R861) CLASS 5 – 1000m (sc) – STAR PRINCE 1978 HANDICAP
Jockey C Goon, the rider of UNCLE GLORY and App KC Wong, the rider of HAPPY AMIGO both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of UNCLE GLORY and HAPPY AMIGO revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DARK EXPRESS (S Sandana) and BUZZ MAN (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNCLE GLORY returned having cast its near fore plate.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 2 JP REGIS M Zairi 1.00.1 –
2nd 3 CHINO DIABLO SU Lim – Nk
3rd 6 DON’T FORGET THIS F Yap – 1 ½
4th 5 DUBLEO BEAUTY WK Yan – Ns
RACE 6 (R862) OPEN MAIDEN [WFA] – 1200m(sc) – THE MIGHTY ONE 1980
STAKES
As App WK Lee was dislodged at the parading enclosure and was injured. The Club Medical Officer certified that App WK Lee was unfit to ride. The Panel of Stewards permitted App AK Lim to replace him as the rider of ALWAYS D’GREAT.
D’GREAT EMPRESS (S Muniandy) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in ALWAYS D’GREAT (App AK Lim) being taken out and PURPLE RAIN LADY (App S Saddam) shifted out and resulted in MULTIBLUE EAGLE’s rider (J Chuah) becoming unbalanced and as a consequence, shifted out abruptly, losing ground.
MUSANG KING (D Chong) raced very greenly from the jump and racing to the 800M, threw its head up and shifted in, resulting in NAPOLEON (CK Tan) being checked and bumping CANDY SODA (TM Wan). MUSANG KING continued to race greenly and wide until entering the straight.
BOOSTER (App CK Khaw) raced wide from the 800m until entering the straight wide and finished wider on the track.
Racing to the 400M, BOOSTER dipped on two occasions.
Racing to the 150M, D’GREAT EMPRESS rolled in and bumped PURPLE RAIN LADY.
D’GREAT EMPRESS raced greenly over the final 100M and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ALWAYS D’GREAT at about the 50M.
Over the final 50M, PURPLE RAIN LADY and ALWAYS D’GREAT raced greenly, finishing wider on the track.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MUSANG KING, D’GREAT EMPRESS and NAPOLEON revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 2 MULTIBLUE EAGLE J Chuah 1.13.5 –
2nd 8 PURPLE RAIN LADY App S Saddam – Nk
3rd 5 ALWAYS D’GREAT App AK Lim – 1
4th 1 BOOSTER App CK Khaw – Sh
RACE 7 (R863) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) – CAMBERLY 1982 HANDICAP
PEARL, a course scratching as it suffered an epiglottic entrapment, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
CLASSIC KING (App CK Khaw) and MR DREYFUSS (App AM Aizat) bumped on jumping away.
Racing to the 1100M, CLASSIC KING had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MR DREYFUSS.
Racing to the 800M, NOTHING TO LOSE (App KC Tham) which was racing tight, had to be checked and lost its position when avoiding the heels of YOU ARE GENIUS (App KC Wong) which shifted out.
SPIN FIRE (S Sandana) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FLAMING FIREHEART (C Goon), NOTHING TO LOSE and JUST NAME IT (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
After taking initial evidence from Trainer Peter Lee, the trainer of CLASSIC KING and App CK Khaw, the rider of CLASSIC KING in the presence of his master, Trainer R Lines, the Panel of Stewards will open an Inquiry into the riding of CLASSIC KING will be held at a date to be fixed.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey C Goon and Trainer J Tan, the rider and the trainer of FLAMING FIREHEART as to the gelding’s poor performance today. Trainer J Tan explained that his instructions were to settle midfield. Jockey C Goon explained that in the early stages, he was caught wide on the gelding and rather than to come back and lose ground, he elected to go forward and let the gelding stride. He further stated that on straightening when placed under pressure, FLAMING FIREHEART failed to respond to his riding and was very disappointing in the finish.
Trainer J Tan explained that he considered that FLAMING FIREHEART ran its best race in Penang and may not be a good traveller. He also stated that the gelding was racing in a stronger race today. He could offer no further explanations. The Panel of Stewards noted his explanations. He was advised to report back to the Panel of Stewards, if he detects any abnormality with the gelding when it returns to the stable. He was reminded of his obligations under MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and out running.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 2 YOU ARE GENIUS App KC Wong 1.12.6 –
2nd 1 SOUTHERN HUSSLER App S Rosmizan – 1 ½
3rd 6 MR DREYFUSS App AM Aizat – 1
4th 9 CLASSIC KING App CK Khaw – 1 ½
RACE 8 (R864) CLASS 4 – 1200m(sc) – OUR ANTIDOTE 1989 HANDICAP
D’GREAT SPIRIT, a course scratching as it was nail bind in its off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FIELD FORCE (App AK Lim) was slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of HENNESSY DRAGON (App AM Aizat) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing Horse
number Horse Rider Time Distance [length(s)]
1st 6 ORIENTAL SPIRIT S Anandan 1.11.7 –
2nd 10 Q NINE MAGIC App S Saddam – ¾
3rd 8 KAISER SU Lim – 3 ½
4th 2 PICASSO D Chong – 2 ¼
GENERAL REPORT
SELANGOR TURF CLUB – TUESDAY, 4th JULY 2017
On 4th July 2017, App AK Lim and App CK Khaw were both subjected to Urine Sample testings, however no prohibited substances were detected.
App KP Lim who was also directed by the Stewards to provide his Urine Sample, failed to be present for his urine sample collection, and is therefore stood down from riding in trackwork and races pending an inquiry which will be held at a date to be fixed.
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PERAK TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 5th JULY 2017
Jockey SS Vanan was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for accepting the following rides on Saturday, 8th July 2017 and Sunday, 9th July 2017 on horses namely:-
1. PISCES JET
2. BULL AND BEAR
3. ALWAYS D’GREAT
4. PURPLE RAIN LADY
5. CENTURY WORLD
6. MR EPIC
7. ALIEN
during the Perak Turf Club (Perak Gold Vase) Meeting 2017 whilst under suspension from riding in races from 03/07/2017 to 02/09/2017.
RACE 4 (R844) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m(lc) – DISTINE 1957 STAKES
PERAK JULY (PERAK GOLD VASE) MEETING, 2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 2nd JULY 2017
On Wednesday, 5th July 2017, Trainer A Scott advised the Panel of Stewards that LISTEN had returned to the stables at Selangor Turf Club with swelling around its near side lower flank, an injury that the horse suffered in the race. The Perak Turf Club Veterinary Surgeon confirmed that he had observed the swelling after the race. The Panel of Stewards noted Trainer A Scott’s report and LISTEN will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey Y Aify, the rider of LISTEN in the above race today, Saturday, 8th July 2017. Jockey Y Aify stated that his instructions were to be midfield and that LISTEN traveled well and on entering the straight, was taken wider when CAPTAIN JAZZ (J Low) shifted out. Jockey Y Aify further stated that due to LISTEN’s tendency to lay in in the straight, he elected not to race wide and shifted in. At the 250M and the 100M, he had to stop riding and straighten LISTEN as it laid in.
Jockey Y Aify further stated that LISTEN finished the race off well and is better-suited over longer distance. The Panel of Stewards noted his explanations and advised him that in future, he is to ride all his mounts in a manner to leave no room for query.
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 8th JULY 2017
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
3 MY GOODNESS Corn in its near fore Vet examination
6 AUPICIOUS STAR Bruised near fore cannon Vet examination
7 EYEOFTHETIGER Sore back Vet examination
7 CELERITAS A wound on its near knee Vet examination
8 SMOOTHLY Respiratory allergy Vet examination
Change of Rider(s):
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
6 ALWAYS D’GREAT App WK Lee App AK Lim Medical
PRTC – SATURDAY – 8th JULY 2017
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Remark(s)
1 D’GREAT NIMBUS & GOOD CODE 1000M/Vet
2 Nil
3 VALUE OF JUSTICE, MESSI & LUCK DRAGON Vet examination each
3 WHISPERINTHEWIND 1000M/Vet
4 PERFECT FIXER Vet examination
4 PISCES JET 1000M/Vet
5 Nil
6 Nil
7 PEARL 1000M/Vet
8 D’GREAT SPIRIT Vet examination
8 HENNESSY DRAGON 1000M/Vet
SUMMARY
Fine (s) Current meeting Jockey SS Vanan – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Suspension (s) Nil
Follow-up (s) R7 Trainer P Lee & App CK Khaw (CLASSIC KING)