STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2019
3rd DAY – SATURDAY – 20th APRIL 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Races 1 to 6 – Good;
Races 7 & 8 – Soft
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Chairman
Dato Terry Lee Pang Lay – Racing Steward (except Race 8)
Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward (Race 8 only)
Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
3 |
EMPIRE BAY |
S Sandana |
S Anandan |
Unable to make carded weight |
|
7 |
KING POWER |
AK Lim |
App S Saddam |
Medical |
|
8 |
ANGHIARI |
AK Lim |
App S Saddam |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R489) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) HUMBLE PRINCE HANDICAP
LION CITY GOLD, a course scratching as it had a swollen near hind tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GOLDEN EMPIRE (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly.
VALBERRY (F Yap) was slow into stride.
DEPUTY LAW (M Yusri) dipped at the 1200M
I’M A GENIUS (S Salee) was held up for a run racing to the 400M and had to shift out to obtain a clear running.
BALKAN CHALLENGER (S Anandan) had to be steadied passing the 50M when I’M A GENIUS was taken in by AIR POWER (App L De Souza). App L De Souza, the rider of AIR POWER was shown the vision of the incident in the presence of his master Trainer R Lines and was warned to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future.
LOVE GOES AROUND (J Low) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MARIO ATTILA (M Hanif) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
12 |
GOLDEN EMPIRE |
App S Saddam |
1.23.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
8 |
RIGHT PARTNER |
Z Khairil |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
AIR POWER |
App L De Souza |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
15 |
APROBACION |
HK Cheng |
– |
½ |
RACE 2 (R490) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) GUANGZHOU STAR HANDICAP
COLORADO PRINCE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
THE MILLIONAIRE (Z Khairil) had to be checked to avoid the heels of UNION JAC (C Goon) which was racing greenly and was taken in by RAMIFICATIONS (KC Wong) at about the 1300M.
UNION JAC which was over-racing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RAMIFICATIONS which was taken in slightly by MR MIURA (AK Lim).
From the 800M to the 900M, UNION JAC had to be steadied on several occasions when tightened for room by RAMIFICATIONS.
HYDRANT (J Low) when over-racing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BORN A FIGHTER (J De Souza).
SING ENERGY (HS Gill) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BEIJING STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BEIJING STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of THE MILLIONAIRE and NO NONSENSE (M Hanif) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
TAIL SPIN |
App L De Souza |
1.24.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
9 |
RAMIFICATIONS |
KC Wong |
– |
Sh |
|
3rd |
5 |
BORN A FIGHTER |
J De Souza |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
3 |
UNION JAC |
C Goon |
– |
¾ |
RACE 3 (R491) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) CONFLAIR HANDICAP
GREATBALLS OF FIRE and GERMAN SPEED, both course scratching as they had respiratory allergy and sustained a cut near hind cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockey S Sandana was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) in that he failed to make the carded weight on EMPIRE BAY. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Anandan to replace him as the rider of EMPIRE BAY.
APOLLO (App A Suriya) was slow to begin.
GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (AK Lim) checked and lost its position shortly after the start, when WHO’S THE BOSS (App J Daniel) shifted in away from AMI ELEVEN (App WW Cheah).
VOLANTE GENERAL (J Low) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TOP TURF (App S Saddam) racing to the 1200M when TOP TURF hung in, despite App S Saddam’s efforts to keep him straight, when WHO’S THE BOSS was taken in slightly by AMI ELEVEN. AMI ELEVEN continued to over-race and was difficult to settle from the 1200M to the 800M.
ROSES FOR ME (HS Gill) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
APOLLO shifted out wider away from the whip from about the 100M and finished wider on the track.
Post-race veterinary examinations of APOLLO and AMI ELEVEN revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
VOLANTE GENERAL |
J Low |
1.24.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
7 |
AMI ELEVEN |
App WW Cheah |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
6 |
TOP TURF |
App S Saddam |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
11 |
ANAK WARRIOR |
L Sofhan |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R492) OPEN MAIDEN (SW) – 1000m(sc) FOUR ACES STAKES
Trainer Evert van Breukelen was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of the correct gears on DARCI SUPER within the stipulated time.
Trainer Lim Hoon Seng was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for wrongly declaring the use of blinkers on GENERAL TYCOON.
SPARKLE LOT and MAGICAL PARK which were both down 23kgs each and POWERFUL STAR which was up 16kgs since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
Whilst enroute to the start, ANTHEIA struck the rails, dislodging App A Suriya and ran a considerable distance. Acting on veterinary advice, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ANTHEIA at 3.24pm and the mare will be required to pass one starting stall test [to be ridden unaided to the start] before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that SPEEDY DEMON (S Muniandy) had sustained a cut to its off hind coronet behind the barriers, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.31pm. SPEEDY DEMON will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MAGICAL PARK (CK Tan) was slow to begin and showed no early pace, despite being urged.
ASIAN TIGER (HK Cheng) and SPARKLE LOT (J De Souza) bumped shortly after the start and as a consequence, POWERFUL STAR (HS Gill) had to be checked.
Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of ASIAN TIGER reported that he dropped his near side rein on jumping away. ASIAN TIGER thereafter veered outwards at the start, causing interference to D’GREAT STAR (KC Wong), POWERFUL STAR, SPARKLE LOT, KING FORCE (AK Lim) and RAY OF HOPE (App J Daniel), resulting in all these horses being hampered. ASIAN TIGER continued to race greenly throughout the race and will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
SOLID BRISK (App S Hafis) commenced to hang out severely from the 800M, carrying ASIAN TIGER wider on the track. Both these horses continued to race wide until entering the straight. SOLID BRISK which was hanging out badly and raced greenly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DARCI SUPER (App S Saddam) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and RAY OF HOPE revealed no obvious abnormality. DARCI SUPER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SOLID BRISK returned having cast its near fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
INDOMITABLE SPEED |
J Low |
0.58.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
5 |
D’GREAT STAR |
KC Wong |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
KING FORCE |
AK Lim |
– |
4 ½ |
|
4th |
1 |
SPARKLE LOT |
J De Souza |
– |
Nk |
RACE 5 (R493) CLASS 5(B) – 1800m (sc) SURE WE CAN HANDICAP
RACING MAN (App S Saddam) had to be steadied making the 1200M-turn to avoid the heels of HOLY THOMAS (J De Souza).
The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer KF Wong, the rider and the trainer of NAPOLEON respectively into the reasons he raced wide throughout the race. Trainer KF Wong stated that his instructions were to be midfield and Jockey Z Khairil said that he understood the instructions, but on jumping away, NAPOLEON threw its head back and struck him in his face. From shortly after the start, he was caught wide on the first bend and was taken out by AGUERO (Y Aify) and that from the 800M, he was unable to obtain a better position in the race and was forced wide until entering the straight. He further stated that NAPOLEON failed to respond to his riding in the straight. Their explanations were noted.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HOLY THOMAS, NAPOLEON (Z Khairil) and RACING MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
BALBOA |
HS Gill |
1.51.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
10 |
SOKOR GEDEBE |
S Anandan |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
3 |
AGUERO |
Y Aify |
– |
2 |
|
4th |
6 |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
KC Wong |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R494) COSMO C (SW) – 1800m (sc) HOT EGO STAKES
Steady rain fell during the running of this race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) and PURPLE RAIN LADY (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
SHOQEET |
KC Wong |
1.50.0 |
– |
|
1st |
4 |
LITTLEBITOFJOY |
App S Hafis |
– |
Dh |
|
3rd |
1 |
HONGCHEN |
CK Tan |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
3 |
SOUTHERN MAN |
S Sandana |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R495) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m (sc) BIG RED POINT HANDICAP
ASPEN which was up 21kgs since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The state of track was down-graded to “Soft”.
This race was delayed for 5 minutes later to commence at 5.10pm.
As there was no suitable jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Saddam to replace Jockey AK Lim, as the rider of KING POWER when the latter was certified unwell by the Club Medical Officer and was stood down.
HAPPY SIXTYSIX (Z Khairil) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of TIC TAC TOE reported that his mount could not handle the going.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TIC TAC TOE (HS Gill), WILLIAM KING (J Low) and OPTIMUS (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
ASPEN |
KC Wong |
1.28.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
6 |
KING POWER |
App S Saddam |
– |
Sh |
|
3rd |
5 |
HAPPY SIXTYSIX |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
3 |
MOGAN’S PRIDE |
S Salee |
– |
3 |
RACE 8 (R496) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) CRYSTAL HANDICAP
BIG BANK, a course scratching as it had sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
This race was delayed for 5 minutes later to commence at 5.40pm.
As there was no suitable jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Saddam to replace Jockey AK Lim, as the rider of ANGHIARI.
Jockeys J De Souza and HS Gill and App S Saddam, the rider of POWERFUL FIGHTER, SING DARCI and ANGHIARI respectively reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.
Post-race veterinary examinations of IKING (SS Vanan), SING DARCI (HS Gill) and I AM MIDAS (App R Lingarajan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
LUCK HAPPY |
M Yusri |
1.27.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
2 |
BRILLIANT DEAL |
App L De Souza |
– |
Sh |
|
3rd |
9 |
PARAGON STAR |
KC Wong |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
4 |
ANGHIARI |
App S Saddam |
– |
2 |
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
RACE 9 (R469) ENRICH STAKES A [SW] – 1000m (sc) CUSHMAN STAKES
2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 14th APRIL 2019, PERAK APRIL MEETING 2019
Further evidence was taken from Jockey HS Gill and App S Saddam, the rider of MACARTHUR in the presence of his master Trainer Evert van Breukelen and after reviewing the video footage, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of GRAND CROSS, pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to the 800M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of MACARTHUR (App S Saddam), resulting in CROWN STAR (J Low) having to be checked and as a consequence, TITANIUM (App WW Cheah), which was following, also had to be checked and shifted out, causing interference to WHITE CHIN (Y Aify) and RELAU STAR (Z Khairil). In this incident, Jockey J Low, the rider of CROWN STAR lost the use of his irons for some distance and was severely inconvenienced.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey HS Gill was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) Malaysian race days, with effect from Monday, 22nd April 2019 and to expire on Saturday, 11th May 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (1.05pm).
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
TUESDAY, 16 APRIL 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB
Trainer SY Lim was warned in terms of MRA Regulation 17 that as a receiving Trainer, he was the person responsible for the lodgement of the Transfer Form for TWENTYSIXTWELVE (H25) within the prescribed time, upon the horse arriving into his stable.
POST RACE URINE:
6 & 7 APRIL 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019
The report dated 18 April 2019 (V19/049) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 49 bottles of coded urine samples and 53 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 April 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
6 & 7 APRIL 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2019
The report dated 18 April 2019 (V19/050) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 7 April 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 20th APRIL 2019 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
RUSH |
Bruised near hock |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
FRENCH VINTAGE |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
RED SAPPHIRE |
Bruised off fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
POWER EXPRESS |
Bruised near hock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
TUDOR HALL |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
EASY LOVER |
Bruised off fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
MASTER JIANGMEN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
HALO INSPIRE |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
FRANKLY MY DEAR |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
VOYAGER |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
Sore eye |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
LION CONQUEROR |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
SUPER GENIUS |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 20th APRIL 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
LOVE GOES AROUND |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
|
1 |
LION CITY GOLD |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
COLORADO PRINCE |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
GREATBALLS OF FIRE & GERMAN SPEED |
Vet examination each |
|
|
4 |
ANTHEIA |
One starting stall test |
[to be ridden unaided to the start] |
|
4 |
SPEEDY DEMON |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
DARCI SUPER & SOLID BRISK |
1000M & vet exam. each |
|
|
4 |
ASIAN TIGER |
One starting stall test |
|
|
5 |
Nil |
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6 |
Nil |
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7 |
Nil |
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8 |
BIG BANK |
Vet examination |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
|
Tr Evert van Breukelen |
DARCI SUPER |
20/4/2019 |
RM250.00 |
152(5)(a) for negligence |
|
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Tr Lim Hoon Seng |
GENERAL TYCOON |
20/4/2019 |
RM250.00 |
152(5)(a) for negligence |
|
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Jockey S Sandana |
EMPIRE BAY |
20/4/2019 |
RM500.00 |
152(5)(a) as read with Rule 107(10). |
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Suspension(s) |
R9, 2nd day |
Jockey HS Gill (GRAND CROSS) – 4 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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