STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY/JUNE (GOLD VASE) MEETING 2018
SATURDAY – 2nd JUNE 2018
STATE OF TRACK: Soft
Panel of Stewards:
Y Bhg Dato Terry Lee Pang Lay – Chairman (Race 2 to 6)
Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Chairman (Race 1 only)
Y Bhg Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward
Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R692) CLASS 5 – 1100m(str) – MAN OF HONOUR III 1977 HANDICAP
DYNAMIC TRIO, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ALIEN (App AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
NAPOLEON (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and bumped BASTION (S Salee).
FLYING NEKO (S Anandan) rolled out racing to the 250M, resulting in NAPOLEON having to steady and shift in to obtain clear running and shortly thereafter, NAPOLEON had to again steadied off the heels of FLYING NEKO and shifted out for a clear running. Jockey S Anandan, the rider of FLYING NEKO was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’, the Panel of Stewards reviewed the film of the start and observed that barrier 13 (PERCIUS) was slightly slow to open. The Panel of Stewards were satisfied that PERCIUS (Y Aify) was not denied a fair start and was deemed a runner under MRA Rule 115. The Starter was shown the vision of the start.
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of FLYING NEKO and App AM Aizat, the rider of ALIEN both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FLYING NEKO and ALIEN revealed that both these geldings had returned broken-winded. As such, they will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of TRAVERTINE (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer P Lee, the trainer of EMPIRE BAY (App AK Lim) into the gelding’s apparent improved performance today. Trainer P Lee stated that in his opinion, the gelding managed to get a good jump as compared to its previous start and the straight course today had contributed to its improved performance. His explanation was noted.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that REAL HERO (S Sandana) and TRAVERTINE returned having cast their off fore and near fore plates respectively.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
6 |
EMPIRE BAY |
App AK Lim |
1.05.9 |
– |
2nd |
2 |
LUCK HAPPY |
R Rueven |
– |
2 ¼ |
3rd |
3 |
REAL HERO |
S Sandana |
– |
Nk |
4th |
12 |
SUPER JOY |
J Low |
– |
¾ |
RACE 2 (R693) CLASS 5 – 1200m(lc) – STAR PRINCE 1978 HANDICAP
SNOW DANCER (Lou Ho) over-raced racing to the 1000M and lost ground. As a consequence, NASI LEMAK (App WK Lee) had to be steadied on several occasions, got its head up and raced greenly.
JET ACE (A Aucharuz) laid out racing to the 900M and bumped HANDSOME BOSS (SU Lim) out onto GREAT GERONIMO (HS Gill) which rolled in, resulting in HANDSOME BOSS losing its position.
The Panel of Stewards questioned App WK Lee in presence of his acting master, trainer S Dunderdale, the rider and trainer of NASI LEMAK respectively. App WK Lee stated that his instructions were to get a good jump and race where the horse is comfortable. He also stated that shortly after the start, NASI LEMAK suffered interference and he was further back than anticipated and that the gelding failed to respond to his hands and heels riding and in the straight, when he placed the horse under the whip, NASI LEMAK again failed to respond to his riding. His explanation was noted.
Post-race veterinary examinations of NASI LEMAK, SNOW DANCER, BULL AND BEAR (J Low) and HANDSOME BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
13 |
BLADEMEISTER |
J Chuah |
1.13.7 |
– |
2nd |
4 |
GREAT GERONIMO |
HS Gill |
– |
Sh |
3rd |
7 |
NO NONSENSE |
Z Khairil |
– |
½ |
4th |
6 |
JET ACE |
A Aucharuz |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 3 (R694) COSMO C (SW) – 1400m(lc) – NAPOLEON SOLO II 1974 STAKES
US DOLLAR, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised both hind legs, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
EN LAUDER (App CK Khaw) reared and jumped away awkwardly.
LUMINIFF LAD (CK Tan) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of EN LAUDER, LUCK SUCCESS (R Rueven), REBEL FURY (J Mallyon) and STAR INVINCIBLE (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KUANTAN HILL (App I Firdzriel) returned with a cut to its off hind cannon and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
1 |
ROYAL EXPLORER |
Z Khairil |
1.25.5 |
– |
2nd |
11 |
FLYING WINNER |
S Sandana |
– |
2 ¾ |
3rd |
5 |
KEEN DRAGON |
App AM Aizat |
– |
2 ¼ |
4th |
3 |
EN LAUDER |
App CK Khaw |
– |
Ns |
RACE 4 (R695) CLASS 5 – 1800m(sc) – JACADO 1979 HANDICAP
Emergency acceptor GREAT PRINCE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FLEDGELING (SU Lim) and PISCES JET (S Anandan) raced wide passing the winning post on the first occasion.
FLEDGELING, SPIRIT OF SPEED (M Zairi) and GOLD POWER (App AM Aizat) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FLEDGELING, D’GREAT SWIFT (App CK Khaw), SUCCESSION (HS Gill), SPEED CRAFT (CK Tan), OD STAR (Lou Ho) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
4 |
GOLD POWER |
App AM Aizat |
1.55.9 |
– |
2nd |
14 |
AMONGST THE STARS |
App S Saddam |
– |
2 ¼ |
3rd |
8 |
COMMODORE LINCOLN |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¾ |
4th |
6 |
JEFFREY |
J Mallyon |
– |
½ |
RACE 5 (R696) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) – SINGAPORE SUN 1976 HANDICAP
Emergency acceptor ALAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor HOFFMAN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
NATURE IS NATURE (HS Gill) and SAND BANK (S Anandan) both stood when the gates were released and were slow to begin.
SUNTZU (M Yusri) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
SAND BANK showed no early pace despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CROWN STAR (Lou Ho), ONE FOR ALL (Z Khairil), SUNTZU, PANCA DELIMA (SS Vanan) and SAND BANK revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
8 |
MULTIBLUE RANCHO |
App P Mogun |
1.12.2 |
– |
2nd |
1 |
LOUEY VELOCE |
App WK Lee |
– |
4 ¾ |
3rd |
7 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
App AK Lim |
– |
2 ¼ |
4th |
11 |
LIGHTNING HERO |
R Rueven |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R697) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) – MARIBEAU 1975 HANDICAP
Emergency acceptors MY GOODNESS and LUCKY GIANT were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ULTRA HERO which was down 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
HERE COMES THUNDER (App R Ruwaidy) jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SECRET SPICE (S Salee).
ENCOSTA ZONE (J Mallyon) was slow to begin.
HERE COMES THUNDER raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
ARIEL (Lou Ho) rolled out passing the 200M, carrying CHIPS (App AM Aizat) onto ULTRA HERO (R Rueven) which had to be steadied when racing tight on the inside of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (HS Gill).
PROUD PINOY (SU Lim) laid out away from the whip over the final 50M and finished wider on the track.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of POWERFUL FIGHTER reported his mount did not handle the going today.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FIELD FORCE (App AK Lim), PEACH BOWL (J Chuah), HYDRANT (S Sandana) and XZUBERANCE (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
ARIEL |
Lou Ho |
1.13.3 |
– |
2nd |
1 |
CHIPS |
App AM Aizat |
– |
Hd |
3rd |
5 |
PROUD PINOY |
SU Lim |
– |
Nk |
4th |
11 |
ULTRA HERO |
R Rueven |
– |
¾ |
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
POST-RACE URINE:
12 & 13 MAY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2018
The report dated 25 May 2018 (V18/051) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 53 bottles of coded urine samples and 61 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 May 2018 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
12 & 13 MAY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2018
The report dated 25 May 2018 (V18/052) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 May 2018 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST-RACE URINE:
20 MAY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2018
The report dated 25 May 2018 (V18/055) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 36 bottles of coded urine samples and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 May 2018 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
20 MAY 2018
SELANGOR TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2018
The report dated 25 May 2018 (V18/056) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 May 2018 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
PRTC TRACKWORK – WEDNESDAY – 30 MAY 2018
Jockey CK Tan was fined RM200.00 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for doing trackwork on BRAVE MALALA (N498) on Wednesday, 30th May 2018 at 6.50am against the PRTC Club’s track regulation.
WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL AGAINST THE FOUR (4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED ON KC THAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIDING AND HANDLING OF “EMPIRE BAY” IN RACE 8 ON SUNDAY, 4th MARCH 2018 OF THE PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018.
The Chairman of the Panel of Stewards agreed to App KC Tham’s withdrawal of appeal and ordered his suspension to take effect from 24th May 2018 to 23rd September 2018, both dates inclusive. The Panel also decided to refund his deposit, and agreed to his request that the refund of RM5,000.00 be used to partially off-set the RM20,000.00 fine imposed by the Stewards.
RACE 3 (R675) CLASS 4 – 1400m(lc) – FRASER’S HILL 1965 HANDICAP
PERAK MAY/JUNE (GOLD VASE) MEETING 2018, SUNDAY, 27th MAY 2018
The Panel of Stewards today, Saturday, 2nd June 2018 continued an inquiry into an incident at the 1300M when LEON (Z Khairil) was taken in by BAHAR (App S Saddam) which in turn, was taken in by WILLIAM KING (Lou Ho). After considering all evidence, the Panel of Stewards advised Jockey Lou Ho to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future.
PRTC – SATURDAY – 2nd JUNE 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
2 |
THONG’S JIAQING |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
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4 |
LEAP OF FAITH |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
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4 |
RAMZES |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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4 |
BALBOA |
Bruised right knee |
Vet examination |
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4 |
SHARP KNIGHT |
Colic |
Vet examination |
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6 |
NOVA FALCON |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 2nd JUNE 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
1 |
FLYING NEKO & ALIEN |
1000M & vet exam. each |
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1 |
DYNAMIC TRIO |
Vet examination |
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2 |
Nil |
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3 |
US DOLLAR & KUANTAN HILL |
Vet examination each |
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4 |
Nil |
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5 |
ALAN |
Vet examination |
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6 |
Nil |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
PRTC trackwork 30/5/2018 |
Jockey CK Tan (BRAVE MALALA) – fined RM200.00 for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a). |
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Suspension (s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up (s) |
Nil |
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