STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2025
SUNDAY – 5TH JANUARY 2025
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Soo Lai Kwok (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0010) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)
TIN’S MACHINE, a course scratching as it had sustained bruise off hind sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HENG XING (AK Lim) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that SUPREME SUCCESS (App H Haikal) had sustained a cut on its left stifle behind the barriers, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.50pm. SUPREME SUCCESS will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BANG BINGO (Y Aify) was slow into stride.
Shortly after the start, KOTA RANGER (J Chuah) laid in, carrying SILENT PRINCE (KC Low) onto VILLAGE TYCOON (KC Wong) , resulting in VILLAGE TYCOON losing ground. Jockey J Chuah, the rider of KOTA RANGER was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground, failing which action may be taken.
Passing the 1000M-mark, D’GREAT OCEAN (App A Nazir) had to steady when D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin) rolled in. App S Shazmin was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground, failing which action may be taken.
ADIRA PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) was racing was obliged to race wide at the bend and thereafter, had a tendency to lay out in the straight.
Passing the 300M-mark, D’GREAT TIMING shifted in away from the whip.
D’GREAT OCEAN and ADIRA PEGASUS which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT OCEAN and ADIRA PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality.
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of D’GREAT TIMING, Trainer W Looi, the trainer of D’GREAT TIMING stated that the horse was able to get a good jump and was able to race in a more handy position today, as compared to its last start on 14th December 2024. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
1 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
App S Shazmin |
1:42.8 |
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2nd |
2 |
FORTUNE STAR |
App SN Shiva |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
3 |
VILLAGE TYCOON |
KC Wong |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
12 |
HENG XING |
AK Lim |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R0011) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (lc)
ENTICING, a course scratching as it had sustained swollen both hind legs, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MONGKOK STAR (KC Tham) showed no early pace, despite being urged.
Entering the straight, GOLDEN LIGHTNING (AK Lim) had a tendency to hang out under pressure.
Passing the 300M-mark, GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) shifted out away from the whip and then passing the 200M, Jockey How Yang, the rider of GLORIOUS BISCUIT dropped his whip, when he was trying to change his whip from his left hand to his right hand. Jockey How Yang was fined a sum of RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip.
A post-race veterinary examination of GLORIOUS BISCUIT revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify) returned having cast its near fore plate.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
AHTIMS KLIS |
App Z Syafifie |
1:27.2 |
|
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2nd |
5 |
GOLDEN LIGHTNING |
AK Lim |
|
1 ¾ |
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3rd |
6 |
OCEAN LAW |
KC Low |
|
4 ¾ |
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4th |
2 |
MONGKOK STAR |
KC Tham |
|
¾ |
RACE 3 (R0012) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc)
PRODIGAL, a course scratching as it had sustained sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BARBARIAN dipped on jumping, resulting in App Z Syafifie being unbalanced and losing the use of his off side iron, which he managed to re-gain it shortly thereafter.
FEEL THE FIRE (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
MODRIC (S Salee) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
In the straight, FEEL THE FIRE drifted out and finished the race wide.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BARBARIAN revealed no obvious abnormality and PROVOCATEUR revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress. As such, PROVOCATEUR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
STORM TO WIN |
App A Azizi |
1:14.7 |
|
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2nd |
5 |
MODRIC |
S Salee |
|
2 ¾ |
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3rd |
9 |
PURE PERFECTION |
S Ruzaini |
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Hd |
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4th |
10 |
COUNTRY LAW |
R Rueven |
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3 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R0013) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (sc)
The Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace App H Haikal as the rider of TOP GUN when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
ANSU (KC Wong) and NIMBUS FLARE (App SN Shiva) were slow into stride.
Shortly after the start, ELITE SAINT (S Salee) tried to savage ELECTRONIC BOOM (App S Shazmin), resulting in ELECTRONIC BOOM to lay inwards and bumped TOP GUN (App Z Syafifie).
NIMBUS FLARE showed no early pace despite being urged.
HARVEYWALLBANGER (App A Nazir) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 300M-mark, ELECTRONIC BOOM had to steady when ELITE SAINT rolled in.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ANSU revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded, OLIVER KHAN (Y Aify) and NIMBUS FLARE both revealed no obvious abnormality. ANSU will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
2 |
FA FA STAR |
S Ruzaini |
1:06.9 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
ELECTRONIC BOOM |
App S Shazmin |
|
1 ¾ |
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3rd |
4 |
TOP GUN |
App Z Syafifie |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
6 |
ELITE SAINT |
S Salee |
|
¾ |
RACE 5 (R0014) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m (sc)
Acting on the Starter’s advice that THE WONDERBOLT (S Ruzaini) was unable to be boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.00pm and the gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
This race was run in heavy rain.
The saddle on BAGHDAD (App A Azizi) slipped back badly due to the breast check breaking during the running.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider ARAGON PEGASUS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ARAGON PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 1.5kgs over.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App Z Syafifie, the rider of GOLDEN SHOW, placed 4th against UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin), being placed 2nd on grounds of alleged interference at the 300M and the 200M. After considering all the evidence and reviewing the videos, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the results stood.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of STARDICE (App SN Shiva) today, Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of STARDICE stated that the gelding managed to get a good jump to lead today, the 3kg-claims and a weaker field, in his opinion, had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. His explanations were noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
6 |
STARDICE |
App SN Shiva |
1:02.8 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
UNDER OATH |
App S Shazmin |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
5 |
BAGHDAD |
App A Azizi |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
1 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R0015) CLASS 5(B) – 1000m (sc)
The Panel of Stewards heard a representation from the Jockeys regarding the safety of the track, due to the inclement weather. After deliberation, the Panel of Stewards decided to abandon this race.
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
4 |
TOP GUN |
App H Haikal |
App Z Syafifie |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
22nd December 2024 – PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 2nd January 2025 (V24/206) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 19 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 23rd December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
22nd December 2024 – PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 2nd January (V24/207) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 23rd December 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
ANALYSIS ON POST-MORTEM SAMPLE
22nd December 2024 – PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 2nd January 2025 (PM/V24/002) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that one (1) coded urine and one (1) set of coded blood sample collected from racehorse THE BOSS, which died in Race 4 on 22nd December 2024 and was received on 23rd December 2024 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations, revealed no prohibited substances.
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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 |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
SILVER JOY |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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2 |
CHOSEN ONE |
Stone bruise off fore foot |
Vet examination |
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|
3 |
GURNEY DRIVE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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|
3 |
TILSWORTH MICK |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
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4 |
LANKARAN |
Cut commissure of the mouth |
Vet examination |
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4 |
NOVA FACTOR |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
BRANDENBURG |
Bruised off fore knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
FLYING BABY |
Sole bruise off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
BALIN |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – 5TH JANUARY 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
TIN’S MACHINE |
Vet examination |
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1 |
SUPREME SUCCESS |
Vet examination |
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1 |
D’GREAT OCEAN & ADIRA PEGASUS |
1000M & vet exam each |
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2 |
ENTICING |
Vet examination |
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3 |
PRODIGAL |
Vet examination |
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3 |
PROVOCATEUR |
1000M & vet exam |
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4 |
ANSU |
1000M & vet exam |
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5 |
THE WONDERBOLT |
One starting stall test |
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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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R2 |
Jockey How Yang |
GLORIOUS BISCUIT |
5/1/2025 |
RM500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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