Perak Meeting – 16 Nov 19 | Selangor Turf Club

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019 – 2nd DAY – SATURDAY – 16th NOVEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Soft

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Chairman

Mr. V Williams Balasingam – 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 (R1441) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m(str) ELCARIM 1988 HANDICAP

PHAN NEE STAR which was up 23kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that RAIDEN HERO was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.15pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

GRIDIRON (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

PURAVI (App S Saddam) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.

App S Saddam, the rider of PURAVI was fined the sum of RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence for dropping his whip at about the 400M.

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

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of GRIDIRON reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MARTELLO (App CT Lee) and PURAVI revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	HAPPY START	SU Lim	1.05.3	–
2^nd	9	PHAN NEE STAR	R Rueven	–	3 ¾
3^rd	11	NEVERUNCONDITIONAL	App J Daniel	–	1 ½
4^th	2	FEISTY LEO	J De Souza	–	¾

RACE 2 (R1442) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) DYNAMITE TRIO 1992 HANDICAP

SING ENERGY (HS Gill) and MAGICAL PARK (SU Lim) were slow to begin.

Passing the 1200M, SPARKLER (R Shafiq) over-raced and had to be checked to avoid the heels of MAGICAL PARK and then continued to over-race and thereafter, raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

SING ENERGY raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App J Daniel, the rider of QUEEN FORCE placed 2^ND against MR O’REILLY (J Low), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 150M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the results of the race. The objection was upheld and the results were amended as follows:-

1^st – QUEEN FORCE (App J Daniel)

2^nd – MR O’REILLY (J Low)

3^rd – ELITE GUSTAVO (App WW Cheah)

4^th – GHOST BAY (C Goon)

Jockey J Low, the rider of MR O’REILLY was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SING ENERGY, SPARKLER (R Shafiq) and AEOLUS (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	QUEEN FORCE	App J Daniel	1.26.5	–
2^nd	1	MR O’REILLY	J Low	–	½
3^rd	12	ELITE GUSTAVO	App WW Cheah	–	Nk
4^th	4	GHOST BAY	C Goon	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (R1443) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) WINNING TOUCH 1992 HANDICAP

MAJOR GREEN (HK Cheng) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RACING MAN (App S Saddam) and SEMIFREDDO (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality and MAJOR GREEN returned broken-winded. As such, MAJOR GREEN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of MORALES into the gelding’s improved performance today. Trainer K Coetzee could offer no explanation, apart that he had advised App CT Lee to be more aggressive on the gelding. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	MORALES	App CT Lee	1.26.6	–
2^nd	5	ARCHER COMPANY	R Rueven	–	Hd
3^rd	10	EASTWOOD	Y Aify	–	1 ¾
4^th	6	GET THE LOTSKI	KC Wong	–	¾

RACE 4 (R1444) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) SOMBRE LEGEND 1990 HANDICAP

RANT AND RAVE 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.

GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) was slow to begin and then laid out away from the whip over the final 300M until the 150M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) and ONE O NINE (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	IPOH DASH	C Goon	1.26.3	–
2^nd	11	ROSES FOR ME	HS Gill	–	2 ½
3^rd	5	MYSTICAL STAR	KC Wong	–	1 ¾
4^th	9	GOLD POWER	J De Souza	–	Sh

RACE 5 (R1445) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1000m(sc) KING’S SEAL 1993 STAKES [3YO’s ONLY] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]

CALM AND TRANQUIL (R Shafiq) which was difficult to be loaded, broke free at the barriers, ran a considerable distance and after being captured, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.54pm. CALM AND TRANQUIL will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BAOYE CHAMPION (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and veered inwards sharply, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

MAESTRO ECLIPSE (J Low) raced greenly in the straight.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of RAGNAR dropped his whip at about the 100M and was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH MICK (R Rueven) and BAOYE CHAMPION revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	RAGNAR	Y Aify	0.58.6	–
2^nd	9	TRUDY	App S Rosmizan	–	Sh
3^rd	2	D’GREAT OCEAN	KC Wong	–	½
4^th	6	MAESTRO ECLIPSE	J Low	–	9

RACE 6 (R1446) COSMO C (SW) – 1800m (sc)

MACAU JOCKEY CLUB GOODWILL TROPHY

Shortly after the start, the saddle on NOVA FALCON (Y Aify) slipped forward, placing its rider at a disadvantage throughout the race.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOMENT OF JUSTICE was dislodged. An Inquiry into this incident will be held on a date to be fixed.

At about the 300M, LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis) rolled out and brushed SHOQEET(B Pinheiro) and over the concluding 100M, SHOQEET shifted in, taking LITTLEBITOFJOY inwards.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey B Pinheiro, the rider of SHOQEET placed 2^ND against LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 300M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the results of the race. The objection was over-ruled and the Judges’ placings stood.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MOMENT OF JUSTICE and JJ STAR (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and NOVA FALCON returned with respiratory distress. As such, NOVA FALCON will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOMENT OF JUSTICE was exempted from weighing in and was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. He was subsequently sent to hospital for observations.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LITTLEBITOFJOY	App S Hafis	1.49.8	–
2^nd	3	SHOQEET	B Pinheiro	–	Nk
3^rd	6	HALO INSPIRE	HS Gill	–	3 ¾
4^th	4	ZAHRAT JUMEIRAH	App S Saddam	–	Hd

RACE 7 (R1447) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) WORLD COURT 1989 HANDICAP

RAISE ME UP which was down 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.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey B Pinheiro to replace Jockey KC Wong as the rider of NOVA DASHING when the latter was medically stood down.

NOVA DASHING (B Pinheiro) and RAISE ME UP (App P Haris) both jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

SING DARCI (HS Gill), ARECIBO (App L De Souza) and MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.

KEEN DRAGON (App S Rosmizan) had to be steadied passing the 1200M, got its head up and lost ground.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SING DARCI and ROBBEN (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality and SOLID BRISK (App S Hafis) returned lame off fore. As such, SOLID BRISK 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	I AM MIDAS	R Shafiq	1.26.0	–
2^nd	8	BALL AND CHAIN	App S Saddam	–	1 ¼
3^rd	7	DESTINY KNIGHT	App CC Foo	–	3 ¾
4^th	1	NOVA DASHING	B Pinheiro	–	1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	NOVA DASHING	KC Wong	B Pinheiro	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

App WW Cheah who rode his 10th winner on AMI ELEVEN in Race 1 on Sunday, 10th November 2019 at the Perak November (Coronation Cup) Race Meeting, will only be entitled to claim 3kgs from Monday, 11th November 2019.

PRTC Official Barrier Practice on Tuesday, 12 November 2019

MY FIRST MILLION (H133), trained by Trainer Peter Lee which was difficult and could not be boxed, had to be withdrawn during the above official barrier practice and as such, will be required to pass a test (one starting stall test) before being declared to race again.

PRTC Trackwork – Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Trainer Evert van Breukelen was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting RACER KING (N572) with the wrong training saddle cloth number for trackwork on Tuesday, 12th November 2019 at 8.15am during the Perak November (Coronation Cup) Meeting 2019.

PRTC Trackwork – Thursday, 14 November 2019

Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in that he rode PURAVI (C430) on the No.1 Straight Course track on Thursday, 14 November 2019 at 8.50am, which was designated as closed for trackwork.

Trainer Peter Lee, the employing Trainer of STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) was advised by the Panel of Stewards on Thursday (14/11/2019) at 11.00am that an Inquiry into the conduct of STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan will be held at a date to be fixed and STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan will be stood down from all duties until the conclusion of the inquiry.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer Peter Lee, pleaded guilty to a charge for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he was argumentative and disrespectful to the Stewards at the Stable Block 15A, Perak Turf Club at about 9.15am on Thursday, 14^th November 2019.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his record, guilty plea and the mitigating factors by his employing trainer, Trainer Peter Lee. Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan was fined the sum of RM1,000/= and was also required to provide a urine sample for analysis. He was also advised of his right of appeal (12.20pm).

The Panel of Stewards inquired into a report from the PRTC Security Department that staff employed by Trainer S Edwards [Track Rider Muhamad Aiman bin Abdul Roni (MRA Pass No.TR.99) and Syce Anwar (MRA Pass No. S.898)] had entered PRTC compound near the ‘A’ gate entrance at about 11.16pm on 15^th November 2019, when they were not authorized to do so.

Trainer S Edwards was charged under MRA Rule 33(1) as read with MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that it is his responsibility to ensure that his staff do not misconduct themselves. He was fined the sum of RM200/=

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

2nd and 3rd NOVEMBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14th November 2019 (V19/141) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 43 bottles of coded urine samples and 53 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2nd and 3rd NOVEMBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14th November 2019 (V19/142) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

RACE 1 (R1404) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 12 November 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of SATELLITE GENIUS. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer S Edwards, the rider and trainer of SATELLITE GENIUS respectively.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of SATELLITE GENIUS, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

In the opinion of the Stewards, he failed to ride in a positive manner from the start to take up a more prominent position;
Passing through the 600M, he made no endeavour to shift out or improve his position when able to do so;
The Stewards considered that his whip use and his manner of riding SATELLITE GENIUS out in the straight were not consistent with what the Stewards considered his proper normal riding style.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with immediate effect from 12 November 2019 and to expire on 11 February 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:45pm).

Jockey S Ruzaini subsequently exercised his right of appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence, which was not granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 11 (R1414) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 12 November 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the riding of SHENBAO. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider and trainer of SHENBAO respectively.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of SHENBAO, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

He restrained SHENBAO in the early part of the race when there was no need to do so, given the idiosyncrasies of the mare;
He made no effort to obtain a position close to the fence or take up a better position between the 1000M and the turn into the straight.
His riding of SHENBAO with the whip action were not consistent with what the Stewards know as his normal positive manner.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s previous riding record, guilty plea and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect 12 February 2020 and to expire on 11 May 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was also fined RM10,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:47pm).

Jockey S Ruzaini subsequently exercised his right of appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence, which was not granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards placed an embargo on App S Zulfikri for him to only accept rides at 53kgs and above.

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R1410) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

Jockey KC Wong (PANCA DELIMA) stated that he had been instructed to ride in second or third position but had to push PANCA DELIMA to go forward with the gelding hanging outwards near the 1000M, finishing wide on the track. He believed that PANCA DELIMA may have broken down and had not ridden it out in the straight.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	POWERFUL STAR	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
1	D’GREAT ELEGANCE	Sore back	Vet examination
3	GOOD TASTE	Bruised right eye	Vet examination
4	LIM’S FAIRLY	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
4	ANAK WARRIOR	Bruised left hock	Vet examination
5	TAOCA WARRIOR	Respiratory allergy	Vet examination
6	SONNY BILL	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – SATURDAY – 16th NOVEMBER 2019
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	RAIDEN HERO	1000M & vet exam.
2	Nil
3	MAJOR GREEN	1000M & vet exam.
4	Nil
5	BAOYE CHAMPION & CALM AND TRANQUIL	1000M & vet exam. each
6	NOVA FALCON	1000M & vet exam.
7	SOLID BRISK	1000M & vet exam.

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
	Trainer Evert van Breukelen	RACER KING	12/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence
	STR Magendran a/l Gunasilan	PURAVI	14/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence
	STR Magendran a/l Gunasilan		16/11/2019	RM1,000/-	152(5)(a) for misconduct
	Trainer S Edwards		16/11/2019	RM200/-	33(1) as read with 152(5)(a)
	App S Saddam	PURAVI	16/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence

Suspension	Nil

Follow-up(s)	R6	KC Wong (MOMENT OF JUSTICE) & Y Aify (NOVA FALCON)