Perak Meeting – 4 April 2021 | Selangor Turf Club

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2021

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 4^th APRIL 2021

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R256) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) JAYA BARU HANDICAP

SUPREME JUSTICE, a course scratching as it had lacerated left top eye lid, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GLORY AGE (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards opened an Inquiry into the riding of Jockey HK Cheng (CLOUD SHADOW) and trained by Trainer CC Ooi. After taking evidence from Trainer CC Ooi, the trainer of CLOUD SHADOW, Jockey HK Cheng and reviewing the video of the race, Jockey HK Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Panel of Stewards, in that from about the1400M to the 600M, he permitted CLOUD SHADOW to race unnecessarily wide when there was an opportunity to get a better position in the race.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HK Cheng’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey HK was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, with effect from Monday, 5^th April 2021 and to expire on Friday, 4^th June 2021, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.40pm).

A post-race veterinary examination of CLOUD SHADOW (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	EMIRATES WARRIOR	C Goon	1:37.6
2^nd	8	SUNNY	SU Lim		3 ¾
3^rd	11	NOVA DASHING	J Low		1 ¼
4^th	3	D’GREAT SWIFT	KC Wong		½

RACE 2 (R257) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) HULU IJOK HANDICAP

Jockey Z Khairil was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on GOOD TASTE. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey M Yusri to replace him as the rider of GOOD TASTE.

SILENT BOSS (KC Wong) and I AM MIDAS (L De Souza) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

BUTCH CASSIDY (J Daniel) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

The saddle on ROCK ME EASY (S Muniandy) slipped back during the running of the race.

GOOD TASTE (M Yusri) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys S Saddam and J Daniel, the rider of SUNNY FIGHTER and BUTCH CASSIDY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of SUNNY FIGHTER and BUTCH CASSIDY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MAESTRO	I Amirul	1:26.8
2^nd	6	I AM MIDAS	L De Souza		4
3^rd	7	AWATERE	S Salee		3 ¼
4^th	5	CALM AND TRANQUIL	App WW Cheah		¾

RACE 3 (R258) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) LEKIR HANDICAP

JACKS SECRET, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised sole off fore respectively, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor MASTRO GEPPETTO was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

NOVA SPIRIT (App I Firdzriel) was slow to begin.

ON THE RAZZ (KC Wong) which was fractious in the barrier and turned its head to the inside, as the start was effected, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

The saddle on QUASAR (Y Aify) slipped back during the running of the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ON THE RAZZ and KEEN DRAGON (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	MYSTICAL STAR	L De Souza	1:25.4
2^nd	1	PENANG GENERAL	App CT Lee		1 ¾
3^rd	13	EMPIRE BAY	AK Lim		1 ½
4^th	12	PACIFIC MISSION	J Low		¾

RACE 4 (R259) CLASS 4(A) -1300m (lc) TEMBOK BENDERA HANDICAP

TRIPLE ONE STAR, a course scratching as it had a wound at its off hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptors ROSES FOR ME and FUSION POWER were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

BAKUTEH (M Ganeesh) which was difficult to proceed to the start, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.11pm. BAKUTEH will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test [to be ridden unaided to the start] before being declared to race again.

DUTY FIRST (J Chuah) and MASTER JIANGMEN (I Amirul) were both slow to begin.

The saddle on ZAC ACE (App WW Cheah) slipped back during the running of the race.

LISBOA STAR (L De Souza) had to be steadied approaching the finish to avoid the heel of PLACE YOUR BET (App CT Lee).

App CT Lee, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET reported that he had shoulder injury and as a result, was unable to ride the gelding out in the normal manner. This was confirmed by the Club Medical Officer that he has dislocated his shoulder and was sent to hospital for observation. App CT Lee was advised that he must present a medical clearance before riding trackwork or races.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of PERFECT COMMANDO was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(i) for using the whip forward of the shoulder.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	NOVA RANGER	App I Firdzriel	1:16.6
2^nd	12	ZAC ACE	App WW Cheah		4 ½
3^rd	11	PLACE YOUR BET	App CT Lee		2 ¼
4^th	13	CROWN STAR	CK Tan		½

RACE 5 (R260) CLASS 4(B) -1300m(lc) BADAK HANDICAP

TONGARIRO, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis near hind cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

Emergency acceptors HARLEY FLAME and IPOH DASH were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

CRACKING TOTTIE (J Daniel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill), SHADOW SPEED (App P Haris) and D’GREAT DUCHESS (Z Khairil) were all slow to begin.

D’GREAT RICH (AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 100M, CRACKING TOTTIE was held up for clearing running between D’GREAT RICH on the inside and FLYING EBONY (App I Firdzriel) on the outside and shortly thereafter, CRACKING TOTTIE had to shift to the outside of FLYING EBONY for a clear run.

Jockey HS Gill and App I Firdzriel, the rider of RULE THE WORLD and FLYING EBONY respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RULE THE WORLD revealed no obvious abnormality and FLYING EBONY had returned lame near fore and having cast its near hind plate. FLYING EBONY 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	9	MAZANZE	App S Rosmizan	1:18.0
2^nd	7	ASPEN	CK Tan		½
3^rd	6	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Saddam		3 ¾
4^th	12	YES BOSSY	M Yusri		1 ¼

RACE 6 (R261) CLASS 4(B) -1100M (sc) COLUMBIA HANDICAP

JULIUS CAESAR which was down 20kgs 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 App YY Oon to replace App CT Lee as the rider of BALL AND CHAIN when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Acting on veterinary advice that RED SYMPHONY (S Muniandy) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.15pm. RED SYMPHONY will be required to pass a test (1000m/vet) before being declared to race again.

MISS MICHELLE (App P Haris) jumped away awkwardly.

The saddle on MISS MICHELLE slipped back during the running of the race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	LADY LAKSHMI	App P Mogun	1:04.5
2^nd	3	OUR DYNAMITE	App I Firdzriel		3 ¼
3^rd	11	BALL AND CHAIN	App YY Oon		Sh
4^th	4	GIFTED	HK Cheng		¾

RACE 7 (R262) CLASS 4(A) -1100m (sc) TELUK HANDICAP

ALWAYS D’GREAT is a course scratching on Panel of Stewards’ order.

STRAP MARKS, a course scratching as it had sustained abrasion cut near hind, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer MP Thwaites was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on REALITY.

BIG LIGHTNING (SU Lim) was slow to begin.

HUN YEANG ROAD (App I Firdzriel) was slow into stride.

ONE FOR ALL (S Saddam) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SOUTHERN DRAGON	J Low	1:03.9
2^nd	11	KRATOS	App P Haris		1 ¾
3^rd	13	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill		½
4^th	4	ASHHAB	Y Aify		3 ¼

RACE 8 (R263) MALAYSIA 4YO CHALLENGE 2021 HEAT 1 -1200m(sc)

[SET-WEIGHTS]

OCEAN LAW which was down 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	OCEAN LAW	KC Wong	1:10.3
2^nd	1	TRINITY GENERAL	App R Nuqman		1 ½
3^rd	6	CHINA CAPTAIN	R Rueven		½
4^th	4	MYO	L De Souza		1 ¾

RACE 9 (R264) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) SENU STAKES

[SET-WEIGHTS]

Emergency acceptor BRISTOL DIAMOND was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

GRAND CROSS which was down 15kgs in body weight since it 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 AM Aizat to replace Jockey C Goon, as the rider of DIRECTOR when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

After being placed in the barrier, stalls numbers 2, 4 and 5 opened prematurely, resulting in BLACK AND WHITE (App YY Oon), ROYAL RULER (S Salee) and DESIRE SKY (App WW Cheah) coming out of their barriers and having to be restrained. These runners returned to the start, examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to race. The Starter carried out inspections of the barriers and found to be fully operational.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NOVA FALCON (App I Firdzriel) had returned lame near fore 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)]
1^st	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill	1:11.1
2^nd	3	RELAU STAR	KC Wong		1 ¼
3^rd	2	SUPER WINNER	SU Lim		1 ¾
4^th	12	DESIRE SKY	App WW Cheah		Sh

RACE 10 (R265) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) BUKIT GANTANG HANDICAP

REWARDING SMILE, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised sole near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptors WISAKA and TAIL SPIN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

TRINITY 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.

RANT AND RAVE (S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

MIGHTY PHOENIX (App P Mogun ) was slow to begin.

TRINITY UP (M Ganeesh) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

Jockey M Ganeesh, the rider of TRINITY UP reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of TRINITY UP revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	BEIJING STAR	J Low	1:11.3
2^nd	9	D’GREAT EMPRESS	AM Aizat		2 ¾
3^rd	8	SUPER DRAGON	Y Aify		½
4^th	6	RANT AND RAVE	S Saddam		1 ¼

RACE 11 (R266) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) GUNUNG SEMANGGOL HANDICAP

THAI BAHT and D’GREAT LOVE, both course scratching as they had sore back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor FRANKLY MY DEAR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

MY FRIENDS which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of MY FRIENDS (HK Cheng) at 5.39pm when the gelding was difficult to be saddled.

DAWNBREAKER (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	ELAINE LOVER	HS Gill	1:12.5
2^nd	5	SECKILL	App A Azizi		1 ½
3^rd	1	MR WOLFF	App P Haris		1 ½
4^th	3	SUNTZU	AM Aizat		2 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	GOOD TASTE	Z Khairil	M Yusri	Unable to make carded weight
2	ROCK ME EASY	C Goon	S Muniandy	Unable to make carded weight
4	CROWN STAR	(unfixed)	CK Tan	EA
6	BALL AND CHAIN	App CT Lee	App YY Oon	Medical
9	DIRECTOR	C Goon	AM Aizat	Medical
10	GOLDEN ROOSTER	(unfixed)	AK Lim	EA
11	MR WOLFF	App CT Lee	App P Haris	Medical

GENERAL REPORT-PRTC

PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST:

The report dated 4^th April 2021 (V21/06) Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 126 coded blood samples were received from the above-mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All samples were analyzed and passed the pre-race testing criteria

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	MR ROCKWELL	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
1	RED EASTERN	Sore back	Vet examination
2	BAGHDAD	Sore near fore	Vet examination
2	SCORPION KING	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
5	BANGKOK BOY	Sore back	Vet examination
6	CASTLE OCEAN	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	DAHEES	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	XENA	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet examination
9	SCARED SHAM	Cellulitis near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	STAR GENIUS	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
10	WILDFIRE	Sore left eye corneal ulcer	Vet examination
10	KING FORCE	Stone bruised off hind & off fore	Vet examination
11	KRUGER	Sore back	Vet examination

PRTC – 4^TH APRIL 2021
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	SUPREME JUSTICE	Vet examination
2	GOOD TASTE	1000M & vet exam
3	JACKS SECRET	Vet examination
3	ON THE RAZZ	One starting stall test
4	TRIPLE ONE STAR	Vet examination
4	BAKUTEH	One starting stall test	[to be ridden unaided to the start]
5	TONGARIRO	Vet examination
5	FLYING EBONY	1000M & vet exam
6	RED SYMPHONY	1000M & vet exam
7	STRAP MARKS	Vet examination
8	Nil
9	NOVA FALCON	1000M & vet exam
10	REWARDING SMILE	Vet examination
11	THAI BAHT & D’GREAT LOVE	Vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2	Jockey Z Khairil	GOOD TASTE	4/4/2021	RM500/-	152(5)(a)
R4	Jockey Z Khairil	PERFECT COMMANDO	4/4/2021	RM500/-	41(6)(c)(i)
R7	Trainer MP Thwaites	REALITY	4/4/2021	RM100/-	65(5)(c)
Suspension(s)	R1 – Jockey HK Cheng	Suspended two (2) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride CLOUD SHADOW to the satisfaction of the Panel of Stewards.