STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019
3rd DAY, SUNDAY – 03 MARCH 2019
STATE OF TRACK: Races 1 & 2 – Yielding, thereafter Good
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Chairman
Dato Terry Lee Pang Lay – Racing Steward (except R8)
Mr. Lai Hah Wan – Racing Steward (R8)
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
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
BELT AND ROAD |
C Goon |
SU Lim |
Medical |
|
4 |
GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN |
S Muniandy |
S Sandana |
Medical |
|
6 |
ULTIMATE HERO |
S Muniandy |
R Shafiq |
Medical |
|
8 |
LUCKY COIN |
C Goon |
SU Lim |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R272) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m(lc)
MAJOR GREEN which was down 17kgs since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
CENTURY WORLD (Z Khairil) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
GERMANIC (C Goon) which broke loose behind the barrier, dislodging its rider and ran back to the saddling area. The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of GERMANIC at 1.12pm. Jockey C Goon was subsequently stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the day.
CENTURY WORLD was slow to begin and at the 1100M, had to be steadied when ONE O NINE (SU Lim) rolled in.
MAJOR GREEN (S Sandana) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in WAR LORD (S Anandan) being tightened out onto VICTORY MARCH (F Yap), which bumped KING POWER (KC Wong). Shortly thereafter, VICTORY MARCH had to be checked when WAR LORD continued outwards.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of CENTURY WORLD reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of CENTURY WORLD revealed that the mare returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of GERMANIC revealed that the gelding had sustained cuts to its left stifle, near fore cannon and fetlock and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT (App WW Cheah) which returned lame near fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. Post-race veterinary examinations of MR EPIC (App CK Khaw) and NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
KING POWER |
KC Wong |
1.11.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
7 |
MAGICAL TEN |
App S Hafis |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
10 |
WAR LORD |
S Anandan |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
11 |
GOLDEN DRAGON |
J De Souza |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 2 (R273) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m(lc)
SUPER GENIUS (M Yusri) jumped away awkwardly and brushed the outside of the gate.
MODRIC (S Salee) jumped away awkwardly.
SILVER POWER (Y Aify) jumped away awkwardly outwards.
SANGKURIANG (R Shafiq) had to be steadied at the 800M when YOU ARE GENIUS (App S Saddam) rolled in.
SANGKURIANG and SUPER GENIUS bumped at the 350M.
SANGKURIANG was impounded.
The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
SUPER GENIUS |
M Yusri |
1.11.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
2 |
PACHELBEL’S CANON |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
BELT AND ROAD |
SU Lim |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
4 |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
App S Saddam |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R274) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m(lc)
LOUEY VELOCE (SU Lim) shifted in on jumping away.
SUPERSTARDOM (HS Gill) shifted in on jumping away and as a result, KUTTNER (KC Wong) had to be steadied.
POWERFUL FIGHTER (J De Souza) had to be steadied shortly after the start, when ALWAYS D’GREAT (App WW Cheah) was taken in by LOUEY VELOCE.
ALWAYS D’GREAT steadied off the heels of D’GREAT SONG (App CK Khaw) at the 750M and shifted out, racing wide until entering the straight.
POWERFUL FIGHTER raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPERSTARDOM, ALWAYS D’GREAT and KUTTNER revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT SONG returned having cast its near hind plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
TOM KING |
R Rueven |
1.10.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
9 |
ONE FOR ALL |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
3 |
LOUEY VELOCE |
SU Lim |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
7 |
POWERFUL FIGHTER |
J De Souza |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 4 (R275) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m(lc)
This race was re-scheduled to commence 5 minutes later at 2.45pm.
ENCOSTA ZONE (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.
BLUE EYED BOY (J Mallyon) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
TOKO (Y Aify) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) both laid out over the final 200M, finishing wider on the track.
ARMY OF ONE (S Anandan) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ARMY OF ONE and BLUE EYED BOY revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
GOLD COAST CAPTAIN |
HK Cheng |
1.38.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
9 |
TOKO |
Y Aify |
– |
Hd |
|
3rd |
2 |
SING ENERGY |
HS Gill |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
11 |
ORION |
App CK Khaw |
– |
Sh |
RACE 5(R276) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1600m (lc)
This race was re-scheduled to commence 5 minutes later at 3.15pm.
Trainer Evert van Breukelen was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MR NEVERMIND (CK Tan).
MR NEVERMIND (CK Tan) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TIGER BAY (J De Souza) and SACRED GALAXY (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of SACRED GALAXY pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 100M, he shifted out when insufficiently clear of TIGER BAY (J De Souza) resulting in TIGER BAY having to check and lost ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey KC Wong’s guilty plea and mitigating factors. Jockey KC Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Monday, 4th March 2019 and to expire on Saturday, 16th March 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (3.50pm).
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
MR NEVERMIND |
CK Tan |
1.38.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
6 |
EASTER MATE |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
2 |
TRUSON |
J Mallyon |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
3 |
DAVINCI |
HS Gill |
– |
¾ |
RACE 6 (R277) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m(sc)
GOOD TASTE and MAGICAL TALENT, both course scratching as they had colic and sustained a bruised near fore tendon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HOLY THOMAS which was up 28kgs since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
LUCKY GIANT (F Yap) was slow to begin.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of RED EASTERN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RED EASTERN revealed no obvious abnormality and SIR RALLY (App P Mogun) revealed that the gelding had returned lame near hind. As such, SIR RALLY will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
HANDSOME BAB (Z Khairil) which was impounded, returned with respiratory distress and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
NOVA DASHING |
App I Firdzriel |
1.25.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
14 |
RACE FOR FAME |
R Rueven |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
POWER EXPRESS |
S Anandan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
6 |
EMPIRE BAY |
App CK Khaw |
– |
½ |
RACE 7 (R278) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)
AMISTAD, a course scratching as it had cellulitis both fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
EASTERN TOWKAY (SU Lim) had to be checked racing to the 1200M when OVER LIMITS (HK Cheng) was taken in by GREATBALLS OF FIRE (App S Hafis), which shifted in away from SUPER HARD (J Mallyon). After viewing the video of the incident, the Panel of Stewards were unable to attribute any blame to any one rider and deemed it a racing incident. As such, no further action was taken.
I AM MIDAS (CK Tan) which was over-racing, got onto the heels of TIC TAC TOE (HS Gill) at the 800M and had to be severely checked and became unbalanced.
FRANCES (App CK Khaw) shifted out racing to the 200M and got onto the heels of GREATBALLS OF FIRE which was weakening and had to be checked to avoid the heels of GREATBALLS OF FIRE and shifted in for clear running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER HARD and GREATBALLS OF FIRE revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
TIC TAC TOE |
HS Gill |
1.24.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
8 |
EYEOFTHETIGER |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
12 |
NATURAL WATER |
Y Aify |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
7 |
OVER LIMITS |
HK Cheng |
– |
½ |
RACE 8 (R279) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc)
GENERAL MARSHALL, a course scratching as it had a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LION CONQUEROR (App S Saddam) which was difficult to be boxed, resulting in his stirrup leather becoming undone and had to be re-fixed. After being loaded, became fractious and jumped away awkwardly and veered outwards.
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of LUCKY COIN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY COIN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ELITE GENERAL (App A Zaimuddin) and LION CONQUEROR revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
8 |
HONGCHEN |
R Rueven |
1.23.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
2 |
MR PAULANDRE |
Z Khairil |
– |
4 ¾ |
|
3rd |
3 |
RASMEE |
R Shafiq |
– |
Nk |
|
4th |
7 |
BRAHMS AND LISZT |
J De Souza |
– |
1 ¾ |
RACE 9 (R280) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m (sc)
SOUTHERN MAN (S Sandana) which cast its off fore plate in the Parade Ring, had to be re-shod.
GOLDEN CASINO (R Rueven) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
LISBOA STAR (App CK Khaw) jumped away awkwardly and then was tightened for room when LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis) shifted out and TURQUOISE KING (S Salee) shifted in.
HALO BRIGHT (R Shafiq) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PLATOON (HK Cheng) at about the 1100M.
HALO BRIGHT hung out on making the 800-metre turn and raced wide from the 800M and again raced wide at the entrance to the straight.
Racing to the 750M, WHITE CHIN (J Mallyon) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BLACK AND WHITE (Z Khairil) and got its head up.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of GOLDEN CASINO reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN CASINO revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HALO BRIGHT and SOUTHERN MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
WHITE CHIN |
J Mallyon |
1.10.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
1 |
BLACK AND WHITE |
Z Khairil |
– |
Nk |
|
3rd |
10 |
INNIMINYMINEMOW |
HS Gill |
– |
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
11 |
LISBOA STAR |
App CK Khaw |
– |
¾ |
RACE 10 (R281) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc)
SATTAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a cut to its near hind limb, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HARVEYWALLBANGER (App CK Khaw) jumped away awkwardly and then shortly after the start, had to be steadied when racing greenly.
D’GREAT ERA (KC Wong) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MASTRO GEPPETTO (HS Gill) and STIRLING (J De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
CROWN STAR |
SU Lim |
1.10.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
4 |
MULTIBLUE RANCHO |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
2 |
CHAMPAGNE REIN |
M Yusri |
– |
3 ½ |
|
4th |
5 |
PURE JUSTICE |
F Yap |
– |
½ |
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
RACE 4 (R268) – CLASS 5(B) – 1600m(lc) -2nd DAY, SATURDAY, 2 MARCH 2019
PERAK FEBRUARY/MARCH MEETING 2019
The Panel of Stewards today, Sunday, 3rd March 2019 concluded an Inquiry into the riding and handling of NAPOLEON, ridden by App I Firdzriel in the above race.
After taking evidences from App I Firdzriel, the rider of NAPOLEON in the presence of his master Trainer S Cook and Trainer KF Wong, the trainer of NAPOLEON and reviewing the videos, App I Firdzriel was found 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:
- From the jump, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour in the early stages of the race to carry out his riding instructions to be 4th/5th in handy position;
- From shortly after the start to about the 800M, the Panel of Stewards were not satisfied with his riding vigour.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration all submissions, mitigating factors and App I Firdzriel’s disciplinary record. App I Firdzriel was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months effective from Monday, 4th March 2019 and to expire on Wednesday, 3rd July 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (12.30pm).
INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF VISITING APPRENTICE JOCKEY P MOGUN
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Sunday, 3rd March 2019, App P Mogun was found guilty in the presence of his master Trainer S Cook under MRA Rule 47(1) and punishable under MRA Rule 47(2) in that he, as a licensed Visiting Apprentice Jockey, was found to have place a bet at the counter in the Ordinary Members Box at the Perak Turf Club on Sunday, 13th January 2019, which is in contravention of the said Rule.
App P Mogun was also found guilty in the presence of his master Trainer S Cook under MRA Rule 152(3)(a) in that he, as a licensed Visiting Apprentice Jockey was found to have place a bet at the counter in the Ordinary Members Box at the Perak Turf Club on Sunday, 13th January 2019, in the opinion of the Stewards, is prejudicial to the good reputation of racing in Malaysia.
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account the seriousness of both the offences, their points of mitigations and App P Mogun’s disciplinary record. App P Mogun was disqualified for a period of twelve (12) months with immediate effect from Monday, 4th March 2019 and to expire on Tuesday, 3rd March 2020, both dates inclusive for each of the above charges to be served concurrently. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.30pm).
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PRTC – SUNDAY – 3rd MARCH 2019 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
ORIENTAL SPIRIT |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
SUPER ACE |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
STAR GENIUS |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
SING EXPRESS |
Respiratory allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
TOP TURF |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
SUCCESSION |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
RA FORCE |
Cut both hind |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
NICATOR |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
BIG BOSS |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
IDEAL GUIDE |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
ASTRO FAME |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – SUNDAY – 3rd MARCH 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
GERMANIC |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
CENTURY WORLD & TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT |
1000M & vet exam. each |
|
|
2 |
Nil |
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|
3 |
Nil |
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|
4 |
ARMY OF ONE |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
|
5 |
Nil |
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|
6 |
GOOD TASTE & MAGICAL TALENT |
Vet examination each |
|
|
6 |
HANDSOME BAB & SIR RALLY |
1000M & vet exam. each |
|
|
7 |
AMISTAD |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
GENERAL MARSHALL |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
GOLDEN CASINO |
1000M & vet exam. |
|
|
10 |
SATTAR |
Vet examination |
|
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R5 |
Trainer Evert van Breukelen (MR NEVERMIND) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours. |
|
Suspensions |
R4, 2/3/2019 |
App I Firdzriel (NAPOLEON) – suspended 4 months for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10). |
|
R5 |
Jockey KC Wong (SACRED GALAXY) – suspended 2 M’sian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Disqualification |
– |
App P Mogun – disqualified 12 months under MRA Rule 47(1) punishable under MRA Rule 47(2) and disqualified 12 months under MRA Rule 152(3)(a) to be served concurrently. |
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Follow-up (s) |
Nil |
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