Perak April 9 Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA PERAK
PERAK TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PERAK APRIL DERBY MEETING 2017 – 2nd DAY, SUNDAY

9th APRIL 2017

STATE OF TRACK: Soft

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward), Mr. Lee Seng He, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen & Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)

Change of Rider(s):
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
1 PISCES JET J De Souza D Chong Stood down
2 MAGICAL TALENT J De Souza F Yap Stood down
3 FEISTY LEO J De Souza F Yap Stood down
4 MEGUSTO J De Souza J Low Stood down
6 SALAHADDIN D Chong SS Vanan Relieved of ride
7 CIZEN BROTHER J De Souza S Thai Yang Stood down

NB: The Racing Stewards approved the above changes of riders to replace Jockey J De Souza who was stood down.

RACE 1 (R462) CLASS 4 – 1600m(lc) – FIREBRAND – 1974 HANDICAP

ENLIGHTEN KNIGHT (S Sandana) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head up.

Passing the 500M, the whip of Jockey M Yusri, the rider of CARBON COPY broke and he was unable to use it in the normal manner. Passing the 300M, when the broken whip was of no effect, he discarded it.

KUANTAN HILL (App KC Wong) rolled in at the 350M, resulting in DROUGHT having to be steadied and shift out across the heels of KUANTAN HILL for clear running.

Jockey CK Tan, the rider of SOCOTRA reported that his mount raced ungenerously. A post-race veterinary examination of SOCOTRA revealed no obvious abnormality.

App M Sathiaa and Jockey S Sandana, the riders of BERCHAM and ENLIGHTEN KNIGHT respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BERCHAM and ENLIGHTEN KNIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LORD OF SHANGHAI (L Sofhan) and PISCES JET (D Chong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

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Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]
1st 4 WONDERFUL SURPRISE App WK Lee 1.41.7 –
2nd 3 CARBON COPY M Yusri – Nk
3rd 2 KUANTAN HILL App KC Wong – 2 ¾
4th 10 DROUGHT J Low – 2 ¼

RACE 2 (R463) COSMO C – 1200m(lc) – JOCKEY CLUB OF TURKEY TROPHY [SET-WEIGHTS]

IMMORTALITY, a course scratching as it was lame near fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BIG LIGHTNING, which had respiratory allergy and OKI OKI which had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, are both course scratching and will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MAGICAL TALENT (F Yap) was slow into stride.

Passing the 1000M, FIELD FORCE (J Low) brushed IDEAL GUIDE (T Krisna) which was taken in, causing MAGICAL TALENT, MESSI (App S Saddam) and BEAUTIFUL BABY (App SU Lim) to be crowded for room. Jockey J Low, the rider of FIELD FORCE was shown the vision of the race and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Racing to the 800M, MESSI rolled in and as a result, BEAUTIFUL BABY had to be steadied, brushed the rail and lost ground.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGICAL TALENT 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 BEAUTIFUL BABY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]
1st 9 HELLO SAYANG CK Tan 1.13.9 –
2nd 4 BANKERS CALL M Ganeesh – 2 ¾
3rd 3 BRAVE MALALA App J Daniel – Sh
4th 10 SAM THE MAN D Chong – ½

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RACE 3 (R464) PERAK DERBY – 2400m(lc) – MALAYSIA GROUP 1 [3 YEAR OLDS & ABOVE] [SET-WEIGHTS]

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

MR PAULANDRE (S Salee) jumped away awkwardly and stumbled.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STAR QUALIFY (App J Daniel), JUSTICE WORLD (App KC Wong), ROYAL GREEN (HS Gill), MR PAULANDRE and FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER (App AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]
1st 7 FORTUNIQUE R Woodworth 2.38.3 –
2nd 8 GLORY AGE J Low – 7
3rd 1 ILUMINADO M Ganeesh – ¾
4th 4 FEISTY LEO F Yap – 5 ¼

RACE 4 (R465) CLASS 4 – 1000m(sc) – PERTH RACING TROPHY

The Stewards acceded to Trainer Evert Van Breukelen’s request to remove the use of blinkers on AUDACIOUS (M Yusri) due to soft track condition.

THE THINKER (S Sandana) reared and stumbled on jumping.

Racing to the 700M, WAR LORD (App M Sathiaa) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (App J Daniel).

Jockey F Yap, the rider of HEART’S CHOICE reported that his mount could not handled the soft track condition. A post-race veterinary examination of HEART’S CHOICE revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 0.5kgs over.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that THE THINKER bled and as such, will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a Bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

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Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]

1st 3 NEVERUNCONDITIONAL App J Daniel 1.01.1 –
2nd 9 WAR LORD App M Sathiaa – 1 ¾
3rd 2 LEE BANK App A Zaimuddin – ½
4th 10 CLASSIC KING C Goon – ½

RACE 5 (R466) CLASS 4 – 1000m (sc) – HORSEWARE IRELAND ICE-VIBE TROPHY

BIRRALEE ROAD, trained by Trainer A Scott, was scratched without a veterinary certificate. Under the Perak Turf Club Official Programme Clause 3(f), Trainer A Scott was fined RM150/- and will be required to pay the full entry fees. In addition, she will also have to reimburse the Club for all expenses incurred.

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

SMOOTHLY, which was up 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.

The Stewards acceded to Trainer Evert Van Breukelen’s request to remove the use of blinkers on ARCHEW (App S Saddam) due to soft track condition.

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

Jockey D Chong, the rider of RUSSELL THE CROWE reported that he was unable to ride his mount out over the final 100M due to the poor visibility. His explanation was noted.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GADAWON (App S Rosmizan) and RUSSELL THE CROWE revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 0.5kgs over.

After the running of this race, a delegation of Trainers and Jockeys expressed their concerns to the Racing Stewards regarding the visibility. After consideration, the Racing Stewards decided to run Race 6.

Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]
1st 13 GABBAR App Z Khairil 1.01.4 –
2nd 7 KAISER C Goon – 1 ¼
3rd 6 D’GREAT ERA J Low – 1 ¼
4th 8 HIGHLAND FALCON SS Vanan – 1 ½

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RACE 6 (R467) CLASS 5 – 1100m(str) – TIEN AN MUN – 1975 HANDICAP

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

The race was re-scheduled to start at 4.25pm.

The Racing Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace Jockey D Chong as the rider of SALAHADDIN when the latter was relieved of his ride.

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

Jockeys J Low and SS Vanan, the riders of FATKID WONDERER and SALAHADDIN respectively, reported that their mounts could not handle the soft track condition. A post-race veterinary examination of FATKID WONDERER revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

All riders returned an average of 1.5kgs over.

After the running of this race, the Racing Stewards called the Jockeys who rode in this race for their opinion on the visibility and the condition of the track. After considering the Jockeys’ opinion and on their own observations, the Racing Stewards decided to abandon Races 7 and 8 at 4.35pm.

Placing Horse Horse Rider Time Distance
number [length(s)]
1st 2 LA QUINTA App S Saddam 1.08.8 –
2nd 8 BIG EGO J Chuah – 3 ¼
3rd 12 ANAK PENANG L Sofhan – 3 ½
4th 9 SALAHADDIN SS Vanan – 1 ¼

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GENERAL REPORT

RACE 7 (R363) – CLASS 5 – 1200M, 3rd DAY, SATURDAY, 18th MARCH 2017 PENANG TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Sunday, 9th April 2017 which was adjourned from Penang Turf Club, App SU Lim, the rider of JUST NAME IT, in the presence of his acting master, Trainer Evert Van Breukelen, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that over the final 100M, he permitted his mount to shift in, making contact with DELTA WING (Lou Ho), which eventually had its running taken.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App SU Lim’s guilty plea and mitigating factors. App SU Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from tomorrow, Monday, 10th April 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 22nd April 2017, both dates inclusive. App SU Lim’s request for deferment under MRA Rule 48(5) was denied and he was advised of his right of appeal (1.20pm).

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RACE 3 (R456) CLASS 5 – 1600m(lc) – LITTLE PAPA – 1956 HANDICAP PERAK APRIL DERBY MEETING 2017, 1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 8 APRIL 2017

The Stewards today, 9th April 2017 continued the Inquiry into the performance of

COCONUT, trained by Trainer C Robert. Evidence was taken from Trainer C Robert

and after reviewing all the films, the Stewards noted his explanation and no further action

was taken.

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PERAK TURF CLUB APRIL DERBY MEETING 2017 – 9th APRIL 2017:

ACOUSTIC, a course scratching in Race 8 (R469) as it had sustained a cut to its right elbow, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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PRTC – SUNDAY – 9th APRIL 2017
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED

Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)

1 SING ENERGY Cut near hind cannon Vet examination

2 MIA Sore back Vet examination

2 ASTRO FAME Cut near hind leg Vet examination

2 REBEL FURY Bruised both hind bumpers Vet examination

2 RIGHT TIMING Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination

2 LUCK SUCCESS Sore back Vet examination

2 TILSWORTH FRANKIE Bruised off fore tendon Vet examination

4 GOBI RANGER Bruised near fore foot Vet examination

4 OUR TOUCHE Sore near fore foot Vet examination

4 PICASSO Post swim injury Vet examination

6 PIUS TOUCH Sore off fore fetlock Vet examination

7 LONHMIN Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination

7 AMI ELEVEN Bruised near fore Vet examination
suspensory ligament

7 GOLD DANCER Sore near fore fetlock Vet examination

7 TILSWORTH MALI Skin allergy Vet examination

8 FUMIO Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination

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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race Horse(s) Test(s) Remark(s)

1 Nil

2 IMMORTALITY & MAGICAL TALENT 1000m/vet each

2 BIG LIGHTNING & OKI OKI Vet examination each

3 Nil

4 THE THINKER Bleeder’s test (barred 3
months)

5 BIRRALEE ROAD & CELERITAS Vet examination each

6 GOLDEN DRAGON Vet examination

6 GOLDEN SAND 1000m/vet

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8 ACOUSTIC Vet examination

SUMMARY

Fine (s) R5 Trainer A Scott (BIRRALEE ROAD) – fined RM150/- under Perak
Turf Club Official Programme Clause 3(f).

Suspension (s) PNTC Mtg App SU Lim (JUST NAME IT) – 2 race days under MRA Rule
44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding.

Follow-up (s) Nil