STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2024
SATURDAY – 13th JANUARY 2024
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Vengetraman Manickam – Racing Steward (Chairman)
Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0032) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m (sc)
Trainer P Lee was fined a total of RM1,500/- for scratching SIEW YUK (K62) , THAI BAHT (C505) and CHAR KWAY TEOW (E528) without an official veterinary certificates under Clause 3.09 of the Perak Turf Club Official Programme.
JERAM GOLD and HARVEYWALLBANGER both are course scratching. JERAM GOLD and HARVEYWALLBANGER had both sustained a bruised chest. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SPEEDY DEMON was humanely euthanized due to injuries sustained during an accident which occurred while the horse was being transported to PRTC to race.
JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) over-raced in the early and middle stages.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
4 |
KING POWER |
KC Tham |
0:59.0 |
|
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2nd |
7 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN |
App SN Shiva |
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Hd |
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3rd |
6 |
FLYING SPIDER |
S Ruzaini |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
5 |
THE SWAN |
S Anandan |
|
½ |
RACE 2 (R0033) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc)
Trainer P Lee was fined a total of RM500/- for scratching TILSWORTH MALI (W326), without an official veterinary certificate under Clause 3.09 of the Perak Turf Club Official Programme.
DESIRE SKY was humanely euthanized due to injuries sustained during an accident which occurred while the horse was being transported to PRTC to race.
LEESTOWN EXPRESS (KC Tham) and ADIRA PEGASUS (App A Azizi) were slow into stride.
ROCK ME EASY (S Salee) was pulling hard in the early and middle stages.
LEESTOWN EXPRESS and BITCOIN KING (J Daniel) were obliged to race wide on the turn.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEESTOWN EXPRESS and BITCOIN KING revealed that both these horses returned having bled. Each will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will each be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of USA CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) today. He explained that the mare does not act on a yielding and soft track and appreciated the going today. His explanations were noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
8 |
USA CAPTAIN |
App SN Shiva |
1:11.8 |
|
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2nd |
2 |
ROCK ME EASY |
S Salee |
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1 ¼ |
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3rd |
11 |
PENANG MAN |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
½ |
|
4th |
9 |
YOU ARE SPECIAL |
AK Lim |
|
2 |
RACE 3 (R0034) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)
NAGAS KING and LUCKY STAR, both are course scratching. NAGAS KING had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst LUCKY STAR had sustained swollen off fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ZAC ACE (S Ruzaini) had a tendency to lay in, in the later stages. Thereafter, the breast-check broke during the running. Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ZAC ACE was warned that he must ensure that his equipment is in good conditions, failing which a penalty may be imposed on him.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider of GENERAL NIX reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GENERAL NIX revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ZHU CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) 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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
7 |
ZAC ACE |
S Ruzaini |
1:11.4 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
BLAZING KID |
KC Tham |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
ZHU CAPTAIN |
App SN Shiva |
|
4 ¾ |
|
4th |
3 |
SPIDERMAN |
S Salee |
|
Hd |
RACE 4 (R0035) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)
INTROIT and CIRCUIT STAR, both are course scratching. INTROIT had sustained sore back whilst CIRCUIT STAR had sustained a bruised near fore sole. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MAGICAL PARK which was up 30kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Due to a miscommunication between Trainer Bonny Ng and Jockey S Hafis, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace the latter as the rider of MYSTICAL STAR.
MYSTICAL STAR (AK Lim) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
LEEDSTHEWAY (KC Tham) was pulling hard and had to be steadied in the early stages.
Passing the 200M-mark, BIG MONKEY (App N Shahronnizam) rolled inwards. App Shahronnizam was shown the video of this incident and was warned to make a greater attempt to keep his mount on a straight course in future.
A post-race veterinary examination of LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
BIG MONKEY |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:25.3 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
HELLO MONDAY |
S Ruzaini |
|
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
ULURU |
App SN Shiva |
|
½ |
|
4th |
4 |
MYSTICAL STAR |
AK Lim |
|
Nk |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
4 |
MYSTICAL STAR |
S Hafis |
AK Lim |
Miscommunication |
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
HEARING OF AN APPEAL OF APP JOCKEY Z SYAFIFIE (JAKAMA PEGASUS) AGAINST THE ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION.
The above hearing of an appeal of App Z Syafifie which had been scheduled for Monday, 15th January 2024, has now been adjourned to a date to be fixed.
RACE 8 (R1383) – 30th DECEMBER 2023 – PNTC DECEMBER MEETING 2023
Jockey J Daniel who failed to arrive on course to fulfil his riding engagement(s) without a valid reason, was fined a sum of RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
KOPI BING |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
STORM TO WIN |
Sole bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
GOODLUCK CHARM |
Respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
PROVOCATEUR |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
NATUREISSPEAKING |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
ZAZU |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
PIT BULL |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
MATILDA |
Nail bind injury both fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
MADE IN CHINA |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
QIJI LOVE |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
CHINA DINERO |
Swollen near fore fetlock and sore withers |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
BEIHAI TURBO |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
ANDADO |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
MAGIC THE ZHU |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
LUPIN |
Respiratory allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
CROWN GIFT |
Tying up, bruised suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
FIRE AWAY |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
THAILAND CAPTAIN |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
Bruised off fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
STYLE OF DRAGON |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
EKRAAR PHOENIX |
Sole bruised off fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
PROVE IT |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
SUPREME JUSTICE |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
MAZANZE |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
NAMBIAR ROCKET |
Stone bruised ear fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PRTC –13th JANUARY 2024 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
JERAM GOLD & HARVEYWALLBANGER |
Vet examination each |
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2 |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS & BITCOIN KING |
Bleeder’s test each |
[barred 3 mths each] |
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3 |
NAGAS KING & LUCKY STAR |
Vet examination each |
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3 |
ZHU CAPTAIN |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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4 |
INTROIT & CIRCUIT STAR |
Vet examination each |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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R1 |
Tr P Lee |
SIEW YUK, THAI BAHT & CHAR KWAY TEOW |
13/1/2024 |
RM1,500/- |
Clause 3.09 of PRTC official programme |
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R2 |
Tr P Lee |
TILSWORTH MALI |
13/1/2024 |
RM500/- |
Clause 3.09 of PRTC official programme |
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R8 – 30/12/23 |
Jockey J Daniel |
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13/1/2024 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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