STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025
SATURDAY – 22nd FEBRUARY 2025
STATE OF TRACK: RACES 1 to 3 – YIELDING, RACES 4 to 7 – GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Vengetraman Manickam (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0113) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m (lc)
Emergency acceptor LOOKS GOOD was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FLEXI LAD was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards.
Acting on a report from the Veterinary Officer that the EI and Jap-B vaccination status of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE is not current, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE at 12.20pm. Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1,000/- under MRA Regulation 20.3.1 and 20.3.2 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6 for failing to ensure that the vaccination status of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE is updated.
TIME TRAVEL (AL Da Silva) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
IRONCLAD (WW Cheah) fly-jumped and was slow into stride.
TIME TRAVEL was slow into stride.
BEAT THE LIGHT (App SN Shiva) showed no early pace.
FORTUNE STAR (KC Tham) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
LEGEND OF THE SUN (App Z Syafifie) was hanging in, in the straight.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of GLORIOUS BISCUIT was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 41(6)(b) for using his whip in an excessive manner.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEGEND OF THE SUN and IRONCLAD revealed no obvious abnormality. A post-race veterinary examination of TIME TRAVEL revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and as such, TIME TRAVEL 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 |
4 |
YOU THINK SO |
CK Khaw |
1:12.6 |
|
|
2nd |
13 |
SWEET LOVE |
HS Gill |
|
Ns |
|
3rd |
12 |
FORTUNE STAR |
KC Tham |
|
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
11 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
R Rueven |
|
½ |
RACE 2 (R0114) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (lc)
MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) jumped awkwardly, was slow into stride and thereafter, showed no pace despite being urged.
BIG MONKEY (KC Tham) and GOLDEN PEACH (KC Wong) were obliged to race wide at the bend.
At the 300M-mark, MONTANA FLASH (CK Khaw) had to switch out of the heels of TRINITY GENERAL (App S Shazmin) which was laying in.
MONGKOK STAR shifted in away from the whip over the concluding stages.
Passing the 150M-mark, BIG MONKEY and BRANDENBURG (WW Cheah) brushed.
Jockey KC Tham, the rider of BIG MONKEY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG MONKEY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MONTANA FLASH and MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
MAN OF ACTION |
HS Gill |
1:12.6 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
BRANDENBURG |
WW Cheah |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
10 |
SILENT BOSS |
App P Haris |
|
2 |
|
4th |
6 |
BIG MONKEY |
KC Tham |
|
¾ |
RACE 3 (R0115) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (lc)
FLAWLESS, a course scratching as it had sustained abrasion wound off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App P Haris) and WAR FRONTIER (KC Wong) were slow into stride.
The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.
A post-race veterinary examination of HEART OF FIRE (AL Da Silva) revealed that the gelding had returned with heat stress and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
ROCKET BOY |
How Yang |
1:11.6 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
WAR FRONTIER |
KC Wong |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
2 |
QUICKEN AWAY |
R Rueven |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
6 |
OZZY STAR |
Y Aify |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 4 (R0116) MAIDEN – 1300m (lc)
SILVER WARRIOR and COUNTRY LAW, both are course scratching. SILVER WARRIOR had sustained sole bruise off fore whilst COUNTRY LAW had sustained a sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
INVINCIBLE KINGDOM (KC Tham) entered the straight wide.
Passing the 300M-mark, SUPER WHIRLWIND (App S Shazmin) commenced to shift out under pressure.
RAAYAN (CK Khaw) shifted out away from the whip over the concluding stages.
Post-race veterinary examinations of INVINCIBLE KINGDOM and LAGI BOLEH (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
SALAAM NAMASTEY |
HS Gill |
1:19.9 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
RAAYAN |
CK Khaw |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
3 |
TOM’S PHOENIX |
App A Nazir |
|
1 ½ |
|
4th |
8 |
SUPER WHIRLWIND |
App S Shazmin |
|
3 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R0117) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
CRAZY LOVE and JULIUS CAESAR both are course scratching. CRAZY LOVE had sustained sole bruise off fore whilst JULIUS CAESAR had sustained bruised both fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors NEW GARDEN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ONEWAY ABRA 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.
As there was no suitable rider available to the connection, the Panel of Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace Jockey WW Cheah, as the rider of NIMBUS FLARE when the latter was medically stood down.
FAST AND SUPER (KC Wong) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
BIONICS (AL Da Silva) which broke through its gate, was apprehended, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
NIMBUS FLARE (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
FAST AND SUPER was racing keenly in the early stages.
Passing the 700M, EMPHATIC (App S Shazmin) had to steady when ONEWAY ABRA (App SN Shiva) rolled in.
At about the 600M, NIMBUS FLARE had to steady when being crowded for room between KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir) and ELITE SAINT (CK Khaw).
LIM’S WISH (KC Tham) was obliged to race wide on the bend and thereafter, entered the home straight wide.
NIMBUS FLARE shifted out away from the whip and finished the race wide.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ELITE SAINT, KNIGHT LOVE and LIM’S WISH revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
BIONICS |
AL Da Silva |
1:07.3 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
EMPHATIC |
App S Shazmin |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
6 |
ONEWAY ABRA |
App SN Shiva |
|
2 ½ |
|
4th |
3 |
FAST AND SUPER |
KC Wong |
|
Nk |
RACE 6 (R0118) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
Acting on veterinary advice that GOLDEN SHOW (App N Shahronnizam) had sustained a nail prick sole near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.25pm. GOLDEN SHOW will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on a request from Trainer KF Wong, the Panel of Stewards permitted that UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) to be withdrawn at 2.55pm, as there was no suitable rider available for the connections.
JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) which was difficult and unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.08pm. CROWN GIFT which was also difficult and was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.10pm. Both these horses will each be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
Light rain fell during the running of this race.
MODRIC (S Salee) reared as the start was effected.
KIPEH (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly inwards.
BROTHERLY LOVE (HS Gill) and SPIDERMAN (KC Tham) bumped on jumping.
SPIDERMAN and STARDICE (Y Aify) raced wide at the bend.
Passing the 300M, SUPERIOR COAT (App Z Syafifie) shifted in away from the whip
A post-race veterinary examination of LAXON (App P Haris) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
11 |
SUPERIOR COAT |
App Z Syafifie |
1:08.0 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
SPIDERMAN |
KC Tham |
|
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
7 |
KIPEH |
App A Nazir |
|
½ |
|
4th |
6 |
STARDICE |
Y Aify |
|
Nk |
RACE 7 (R0119) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100m (sc)
WHITE RABBIT and CHINO DINERO both are course scratching. WHITE RABBIT had sustained sore back whilst CHINO DINERO had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor BLACK PRINCE was withdrawn due to capacity field.
BAGHDAD which was up 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey CK Khaw to replace App S Shazmin as the rider of WASHINGTON when the latter was medically stood down.
Acting on the Starter’s advice that YES BOSSY (App SN Shiva) which was difficult and unable to be boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.57pm. YES BOSSY will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.
A post-race veterinary examination of WASHINGTON (CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 2.5kgs over.
After the running of this race, due to the inclement weather and track condition, the Panel of Stewards after hearing a representation from the Jockeys, decided to abandon Race 8 to Race 11.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
PURE PERFECTION |
R Rueven |
1:10.4 |
|
|
2nd |
6 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
KC Wong |
|
4 ¼ |
|
3rd |
4 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
HS Gill |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
3 |
CLONE MAN |
App A Nazir |
|
1 ¾ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
1 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
AK Lim |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
2 |
GOLDEN PEACH |
AK Lim |
KC Wong |
Medical |
|
5 |
NIMBUS FLARE |
WW Cheah |
App P Haris |
Medical |
|
5 |
BIONICS |
AK Lim |
AL Da Silva |
Medical |
|
5 |
BIG G |
(unfixed) |
HS Gill |
EA |
|
6 |
SPIDERMAN |
WW Cheah |
KC Tham |
Medical |
|
6 |
STARDICE |
AK Lim |
Y Aify |
Medical |
|
7 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS |
AK Lim |
KC Tham |
Medical |
|
7 |
WASHINGTON |
App S Shazmin |
CK Khaw |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
8th FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025
The report dated 21st February 2025 (V25/023) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 36 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 8th February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “33274” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “33274” was reported to have been taken from the horse “FLEXI LAD” which finished 3rd in Race 8 (R0085) on 8th February 2025 at the Perak Turf Club February Meeting 2025.
On 21st February 2025 at about 12.30pm, Trainer Stephen Cook, the trainer of “FLEXI LAD” was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer Stephen Cook was also advised that “FLEXI LAD” cannot be entered to race until cleared by the PRTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).
An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
8th FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025
The report dated 21st February (V25/024) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 8th February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025 – SATURDAY, 8TH FEBRUARY 2025
RACE 7 (R0084) – CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc)
The Panel of Stewards yesterday, Friday, 21st February 2025 concluded an Inquiry into the riding and handling of HARVEYWALLBANGER, trained by Trainer R Lines and ridden by Jockey AK Lim in the above race.
Evidence were taken from Trainer R Lines and Jockey AK Lim. After reviewing all angles of the video and after consideration, Jockey AK Lim 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 are that:
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From the 400M-mark to the end of the race, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination when his mount was running on strongly.
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From the 300M-mark to the end of the race, his whip use on HARVEYWALLBANGER was ineffective and not making efficient contact, as he was holding the middle shaft of his whip, instead of the handle proper when whipping.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey AK Lim’s riding records and mitigating factors. Jockey AK Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, effective from 24th February 2025 and to expire on 23rd May 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000 /- (Malaysian Ringgit: Twenty Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (11.55am).
Jockey AK Lim subsequently exercised his right of appeal against the findings and the penalty imposed. The Panel of Stewards granted him a stay of sentence and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed.
RACE 12 (R0089) – CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc) HKHKH
The Panel of Stewards yesterday, Friday, 21st February 2025 concluded an Inquiry into the riding and handling of PRODIGAL, trained by Trainer T Asogan and ridden by Jockey KC Low in the above race.
Evidence were taken from Trainer T Asogan and Jockey KC Low. After reviewing all angles of the video and after consideration, Jockey KC Low pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
The particulars of the charge are that:
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From the 1200M-mark to about the 400M-mark, he covered unnecessary grounds by placing his mount PRODIGAL to race in about 5-horse widths to 6-horse widths off the inside rail.
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From the 800M-mark to the 450M-mark, he failed to improve his position to race behind TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong) when there was an opportunity to do so.
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From the 400M-mark, he permitted his mount to race wider, about more than 10-horse widths off the inside rail, placing his mount at a disadvantage.
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From the 300M-mark to the end of the race, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination when his mount was running on strongly.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey KC Low’s good riding record, his guilty plea and mitigating factors. Jockey KC Low was suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) months, effective from Monday, 24th February 2025 and to expire on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Twenty Thousand only). He was advised of his right of appeal (1.35pm).
CURRENT MEETING:
RACE 8 (R0120) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc)
GEORGETOWN a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off hind cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RACE 9 (R0121) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)
SHANGANI, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RACE 11 (R0123) CLASS 5(A) – 1800m (sc)
SUCCESS STREET, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
2 |
PEAKY BLINDER |
Sole bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
BLEU MARINE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
BALIN |
Sole bruise both fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
BOSSKU |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
BIZAR WINS |
Bruised off hock |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
RULE THE WORLD |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
11 |
BLACK TAIPAN |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
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PRTC – 22nd FEBRUARY 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
TIME TRAVEL |
1000M & vet exam |
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2 |
nil |
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3 |
FLAWLESS & HEART OF FIRE |
Vet examination each |
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4 |
SILVER WARRIOR & COUNTRY LAW |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
CRAZY LOVE & JULIUS CEASAR |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
Vet examination |
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6 |
CROWN GIFT & JAPAN CAPTAIN |
One starting stall test each |
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7 |
WHITE RABBIT & CHINO DINERO |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
YES BOSSY |
One starting stall test |
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8 |
GEORGETOWN |
Vet examination |
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9 |
SHANGANI |
Vet examination |
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10 |
Nil |
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11 |
SUCCESS STREET |
Vet examination |
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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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R7 – 8/2/2025 |
Jockey AK Lim |
HARVEYWALL- BANGER |
21/2/2025 |
RM20,000/- |
44(10) |
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R12 – 8/2/2025 |
Jockey KC Low |
PRODIGAL |
21/2/2025 |
RM20,000/- |
44(10) |
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R1 |
Tr HS Lim |
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE |
22/2/2025 |
RM1,000/- |
Reg 20.3.1 & 20.3.2 as read with 20.6 |
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R1 |
Jockey How Yang |
GLORIOUS BISCUIT |
22/2/2025 |
RM500/- |
41(6)(b) |
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Suspension(s) |
Jockey AK Lim |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. |
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Jockey KC Low |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of nine (9) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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