STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCT/NOV MEETING 2022
DAY 2, SATURDAY – 5th NOVEMBER 2022
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. David McGillivray- Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr.Williams Balasingam – Racing Steward (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R1298) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300m (lc) ROSEBERY 1998 STAKES [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
ALESSIA BEAUTY (AK Lim) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
YOUARETHEBEST (KC Tham) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.49pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
WALIM (App CC Foo) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, stumbled.
At approximately the 800M-mark, LEGACY FIGHTER (App Clyde Leck) was inconvenienced when COUNTRY LAW (AM Aizat) and ALESSIA BEAUTY rolled inwards.
Passing the 800M-mark, REBORN GENERAL (J Low) which was over-racing, rolled inwards slightly, inconveniencing JAMES BOND (App R Nuqman) which had to steady.
In a tightly-bunched field passing the 500M-mark, JAMES BOND had to be steadied.
Jockey S Saddam, the rider of TOP TURF was shown the video of his ride in the straight. He was warned to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query in future. Furthermore, he is not permitted to accept the ride on TOP TURF without obtaining prior permission of the Stewards.
A post-race veterinary examination of TOP TURF (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
REBORN GENERAL |
J Low |
1:21.3 |
|
|
2nd |
8 |
MISS THYRA |
Y Aify |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
3 |
COUNTRY LAW |
AM Aizat |
|
4 ¼ |
|
4th |
4 |
JAMES BOND |
App R Nuqman |
|
2 |
RACE 2 (R1299) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc) THE BEST IN TOWN 1994 HANDICAP
PROVOCATEUR, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore sole, will be required to pass the veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
DAWNBREAKER (KC Tham) and PULAU PINANG (App R Nuqman) were slow into stride.
LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven) was inconvenienced shortly after the start by APOLLO ROCK (App WW Cheah) which was hanging out. Thereafter, APOLLO ROCK hung out throughout.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of LUCK HAPPY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LUCK HAPPY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of PULAU PINANG revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and GIANT KILLING (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality. PULAU PINANG 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 |
SIEW YUK |
SU Lim |
1:20.1 |
|
|
2nd |
12 |
MR ROCKWELL |
Y Aify |
|
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
8 |
CALVADOS |
AK Lim |
|
1 |
|
4th |
6 |
APOLLO ROCK |
App WW Cheah |
|
2 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R1300) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc) EXCITING REVIEW 1995 HANDICAP
ULURU, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near hind fetlock, will be required to pass the veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and ORION (AK Lim) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
LIM’S KEYWAY (App R Nuqman) raced awkwardly after the start and bucked on a number of occasions.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SING ROULETTE (AM Aizat) and LIM’S KEYWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SING ROULETTE was found guilty to a charge for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10) in that:
1) Having been slowly away, he urged his mount to the front by going wide, covering unnecessary ground and entering the home straight wide, resulting in his mount tiring and being unable to race to its best advantage.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, effective from Monday, 7th November 2022 and to expire on 6th May 2023, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (6.20pm).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
11 |
KIPEH |
R Rueven |
1:21.4 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
BULL RUN |
App Clyde Leck |
|
½ |
|
2nd |
4 |
NOVA DASHING |
J Low |
|
Hd |
|
4th |
12 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
SS Vanan |
|
2 |
RACE 4 (R1301) CLASS 5 (B)-16000M (lc) CONFIDENCE V 1996 HANDICAP
As Jockey AK Lim was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace him as the rider of MIEJ.
NAPOLEON (S Saddam) was hanging out in the early stages.
HELLO MONDAY (M Yusri) over-raced in the early and middle stages.
On straightening at approximately the 400M-mark, GET THE LOTSKI (AM Aizat) was crowded and steadied when TRINITY HONOR (SU Lim) rolled inwards slightly and MIEJ (Y Aify) rolled outwards slightly.
A post-race veterinary examination/report of TRINITY HONOR will follow, as the gelding could not be scoped today.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
MIEJ |
Y Aify |
1:40.8 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
JOYFUL |
R Rueven |
|
1 |
|
3rd |
1 |
CHIEF CLERK |
KC Tham |
|
4 |
|
4th |
10 |
HELLO MONDAY |
M Yusri |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 5 (R1302) CLASS 5(B) –1600m(lc) FIRE PHOENIX II 1997 HANDICAP
INTROIT (J Low) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
SING DARCI (M Yusri) was slow into stride.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
SUCCESS STREET |
SU Lim |
1:41.1 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
SILVER JOY |
KC Tham |
|
Ns |
|
3rd |
4 |
MAZANZE |
App R Nuqman |
|
2 |
|
3rd |
6 |
MAINSTREAM |
App Clyde Leck |
|
½ |
RACE 6 (R1303) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) KING’S SEAL 1993 HANDICAP
QADIRA MEDINA (Y Aify) and SHOWCASE THE GOLD (SS Vanan) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
QADIRA MEDINA (Y Aify) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn at 4.19pm by order of the Panel of Stewards and the mare will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
At approximately the 700M-mark, PLACE YOUR BET (SU Lim) and INHERIT (AM Aizat) were crowded and had to check. At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of SHOWCASE THE GOLD pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding SHOWCASE THE GOLD, he shifted in when insufficiently clear, carrying INHERIT inwards onto PLACE YOUR BET, causing both these riders being crowded and having to check.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey SS Vanan’s guilty plea, disciplinary records and mitigating factors. Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 7th November 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 27th November 2022, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (5.10pm).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
PERFECT |
R Rueven |
1:25.3 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
DISCRETELY RED |
S Saddam |
|
2 |
|
3rd |
5 |
MAIDANZ BEAUTY |
App Clyde Leck |
|
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
7 |
INHERIT |
AM Aizat |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 7 (R1304) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc) WINNING TOUCH 1992 HANDICAP
DIAMOND RUSH, 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.
Trainer S Cook requested that QUASAR be withdrawn, as there was no suitable rider available. The Panel of Stewards acceded to this request.
PERFECT MISSION (KC Tham) was obliged to race wide in the middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER SIXTYONE (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BLACK AND WHITE (App WW Cheah) returned with a cut on its left hind bulb and SAGE (R Rueven) returned lame off fore. As such, BLACK AND WHITE will be required to pass a veterinary examination and SAGE 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 |
8 |
PERFECT MISSION |
KC Tham |
1:13.0 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
HARVEYWALLBANGER |
App R Nuqman |
|
3 ½ |
|
3rd |
11 |
STORM TO WIN |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
6 |
BLACK AND WHITE |
App WW Cheah |
|
½ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
4 |
MIEJ |
AK Lim |
Y Aify |
Medical |
|
5 |
SECOND CHANCE |
AK Lim |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
6 |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
AK Lim |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT –PNTC
INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-6426” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM APP Z AHMAD ON 24th SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE PENANG TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER RACE MEETING 2022 RETURNING POSITIVE TO “AMPHETAMINE METHAMPHETAMINE MITRAGYNINE” WHICH ARE PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES IN TERM OF THE MRA RULES & REGULATIONS.
The Panel of Stewards concluded the Inquiry into the above matter on Saturday, 5th November 2022 at the Perak Turf Club. Evidence were taken from Trainer S Hamilton, the employer of App Z Ahmad and Dr. Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory.
In his absence, App Z Ahmad was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) in that a urine sample coded J-6426, submitted by him on 24th September, 2022 at the Penang Turf Club September Race Meeting 2022, which upon analysis, returned positive to Amphetamine Methamphetamine Mitragynine, which are prohibited substances in terms of MRA Rules and Regulations.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the nature of the drugs and App Z Ahmad was disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months, backdated to the 8th of October 2022, when he was stood down from riding in races, trackwork, barrier trials and tests and to expire on the 7th of April 2024, both dates inclusive. He has the right of appeal (12.35pm).
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
2 |
SUNTZU |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
OCEAN ELEVEN |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
SPEEDY SWALLOW |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
STAR GENIUS |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
WINNER’S EUPHORIA |
Bruised near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
BLOOD ROYAL |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – 5th November 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
YOUARETHEBEST |
One starting stall test |
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2 |
PROVOCATEUR |
Vet examination |
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2 |
PULAU PINANG |
1000M & vet exam |
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3 |
ULURU |
Vet examination |
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5 |
Nil |
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6 |
QADIRA MEDINA |
One starting stall test |
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7 |
DIAMOND RUSH & BLACK AND WHITE |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
SAGE |
1000M & vet exam |
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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 |
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R3 |
Jockey AM Aizat |
SING ROULETTE |
5/11/2022 |
RM20,000/- |
44(10) |
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Suspension(s) R3 |
Jockey AM Aizat (SING ROULETTE) |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10). |
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R6 |
Jockey SS Vanan (SHOWCASE THE GOLD) |
Suspended from riding in races for two (2) race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Disqualification
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App Z Ahmad – PNTC Sept Mtg 2022 |
Disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months under MRA Rule 136(3)(b). |
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