Perak October Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2022

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 9^th OCTOBER 2022

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. David McGillivray- Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr.Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1186) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) COMMANDER HANDICAP

SUPER BB (SU Lim) which reared badly on jumping, was slow to begin, losing several lengths, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Approaching the 1500M-mark, ROCK N ROLL (App R Nuqman) shifted inwards, resulting in SEVEN SUNDAE (Y Aify) clipping its heels, stumbling and dislodging Jockey Y Aify. NOVA FACTOR (AM Aizat) and HEARTS OF GOLD (App SN Shiva) which were following, both had to take evasive actions in this incident.

At a subsequent inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of ROCK N ROLL in the presence of his acting master, Trainer I Ismadi, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting inwards, when insufficiently clear of SEVEN SUNDAE, resulting in SEVEN SUNDAE clipping its heels, stumbling and Jockey Y Aify being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s guilty plea, disciplinary records and mitigating factors. App R Nuqman was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) race days, effective from Monday, 10^th October 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 23^rd October 2022, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (2.35pm).

HEARTS OF GOLD was hanging out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Jockeys AM Aizat and SS Vanan, the riders of NOVA FACTOR and LUCK HAPPY respectively, were both warned against the practice of using their whip when their mounts were clearly out of contention.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SEVEN SUNDAE was exempted from weighing-in, was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	RULE THE WORLD	R Rueven	1:37.6
2^nd	6	ROCK N ROLL	App R Nuqman		½
3^rd	9	INTROIT	J Low		3 ½
4^th	4	HEARTS OF GOLD	App SN Shiva		¾

RACE 2 (R1187) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) RUSTIC HANDICAP

JOYFUL (App R Nuqman) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

NAPOLEON (App S Sia) jumped awkwardly outwards.

SOON YOU THINK (R Rueven) was pulling hard and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

Shortly after straightening, JOYFUL was inconvenienced when TAIWAN CAPTAIN (Y Aify) rolled outwards slightly.

NAPOLEON was hanging out in the straight.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of SOON YOU THINK today, Trainer K Coetzee explained that after having had a poor run at SLTC on 10^th September 2022, he freshen the horse up and it had trialed well. This in his opinion accounted for the improved performance.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	SOON YOU THINK	R Rueven	1:39.5
2^nd	5	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	Y Aify		1
3^rd	1	SUCCESS STREET	SU Lim		3 ¼
4^th	6	NAPOLEON	App S Sia		2 ½

RACE 3 (R1188) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) CRUISER HANDICAP

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Salee to replace App A Saran, as the rider of FORTUNE SPIRIT, who was disqualified.

CHIEF CLERK (KC Tham) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of SECOND CHANCE was shown the video of his ride in the straight and he was warned to ensure to ride all his mounts so as to leave no room for query in future.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of VALUE OF JUSTICE was warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount was clearly out of contention.

A post-race veterinary examination of MY AIM (App R Nuqman) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	CHIEF CLERK	KC Tham	1:38.0
2^nd	6	BULLSEYE	AM Aizat		4 ¼
2^nd	7	FIRST SUCCESS	App SN Shiva		Dh
4^th	4	SNAGGLE PUSS	App S Sia		Hd

RACE 4 (R1189) CLASS 4 (A) -1600m (lc) PSYCHE HANDICAP

PENTAGON and DISRETELY RED are course scratching, as both had sustained bruised near fore sole and each will required to pass the veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

At approximately the 150M-mark, PURPLE RAIN LADY (App SN Shiva) shifted in to obtain a clear run.

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

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of FIRST COMMAND was questioned with regards to his tactics today. His instructions were to jump well and place the horse handy to mid-field, however, the video clearly shows that he chased the horse to the lead. Jockey SS Vanan was warned that he would be expected to make a greater attempt to ride to instructions in future, failing which actions may be taken against him.

A post-race veterinary examination of KING RAVANA (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	ELITE REMARKABLE	R Rueven	1:35.5
2^nd	5	LIM’S PIPER	Y Aify		9 ¼
3^rd	11	PURPLE RAIN LADY	App SN Shiva		Hd
4^th	4	THUNDERGOD	SU Lim		Nk

RACE 5 (R1190) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1400m (sc) HARLEQUIN STAKES

The Panel of Stewards permitted App S Sia to replace App A Saran, as the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE, who was disqualified.

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

EXDREAM (App SN Shiva) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

RELAU STAR (SS Vanan) was hanging in badly throughout the race.

A post-race veterinary examination of NOT USUAL PRINCE (App S Sia) revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, 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	4	DANCING RAIN	R Rueven	1:23.2
2^nd	8	TOPMOST	J Low		Nk
3^rd	7	EXDREAM	App SN Shiva		2 ¼
3^rd	2	GOOD MAN	AM Aizat		Hd

RACE 6 (R1191) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) YAMFLY HANDICAP

LET’S COME ON BABY, D’GREAT EFFORT and YOU ARE GENIUS all are course scratching. LET’S COME ON BABY had sustained stone bruise off fore foot. D’GREAT EFFORT had sustained bruised sole near fore whilst YOU ARE GENIUS had sustained bruised off knee. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CHERISH (SS Vanan) was slow into stride.

VICTOREM (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly inwards.

A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN ROOSTER (App S Sia) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	SAGE	R Rueven	1:11.9
2^nd	9	VICTOREM	M Yusri		Nk
3^rd	1	HIGH VOLTAGE	SU Lim		3 ¼
4^th	4	FIRE AWAY	Y Aify		Sh

RACE 7 (R1192) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (sc) PEABLUE HANDICAP

Acting on veterinary advice that ROCK ARTIST (S Salee) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.24pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

ULURU (Y Aify) was slow into stride.

Jockey SS Vanan reported that SWEET LODGE had no early pace

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	R Rueven	1:12.2
2^nd	10	METEOR LOUI	KC Tham		4 ¼
3^rd	9	D’GREAT EMPRESS	AM Aizat		Nk
4^th	5	SUNTZU	SU Lim		Sh

GENERAL REPORT –PRTC

PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2022, DAY 1, SUNDAY, 2^ND OCTOBER 2022

RACE 4 (R1147) – Class 5(B) 1300m (lc) HORNBILL HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards today concluded an Inquiry into the running and handling of HELLO MONDAY, trained by Trainer K Coetzee and ridden by Jockey M Yusri in the above race.

After taking all evidence into consideration and reviewing the videos, Jockey M Yusri was severely warned that he must ride all his mounts in a manner, so as to leave no room for query.

RACE 11 (R1154) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M (sc) BLACK NAPED ORIOLE HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards today concluded an Inquiry into the running and handling of POLO BOY, trained by Trainer S Siva and ridden by Jockey K Eirwan in the above race.

Jockey K Eirwan 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:

He feigned the use of his whip on several occasions in the straight.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey K Eirwan’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, effective from today, Sunday, 9^th October 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 8^th April 2023, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20,000/-. He was advised of his right of appeal (1:30pm).

RACE 11 (R1154) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M (sc) BLACK NAPED ORIOLE HANDICAP

After studying all angles of the video and hearing the evidence from Mr Harichandran Subramaniam, (Senior Starter) and Mr Jamaludin bin Saini (barrier handler) (NRIC No. 620309-08-5119), who is in charged of the chequered flag behind the barriers and App SN Shiva, the rider of YOUARETHEBEST. The Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that Mr Harichandran Subramaniam should have been more alert and notice that the chequered flag behind the barriers had been put down after initially having been raised. They were also strongly of the opinion that App SN Shiva should never have dismounted from YOUARETHEBEST when the gelding was standing quietly. App SN Shiva was severely reprimanded for having done so and he was advised that he should be ready at all times once loaded into the barriers.

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

FORTUNE SPIRIT

App A Saran

S Salee

Disqualification

NOT USUAL PRINCE

App A Saran

App S Sia

Disqualification

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	GOOD DEAL	Skin allergy	Vet examination
4	SCARED GALAXY	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
5	GRAND CROSS	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE	Ulcer right eye	Vet examination
6	GOLD SKY EXPRESS	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	RIDE A WHITE HORSE	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
6	OVERLOAD	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	BACH’S AIR	Injury off fore	Vet examination
7	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 9^th OCTOBER 2022
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	SUPER BB				One starting stall test
2	Nil
3	Nil
4	PENTAGON & DISCRETELY RED				Vet examination each
4	DAVINCI				1000M & vet exam
5	VIETNAM CAPTAIN				Vet examination
5	NOT USUAL PRINCE				1000M & vet exam
6	LET’S COME ON BABY, D’GREAT EFFORT & YOU ARE GENIUS				Vet examination each
7	ROCK ARTIST				1000M & vet exam

SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R11 (2/10/2022)		Jockey K Eirwan	POLO BOY	9/10/2022		RM20,000/-	44(10)

Suspension(s) R11 (2/10/2022)		Jockey K Eirwan (POLO BOY)	Suspended for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
R1		App R Nuqman (ROCK N ROLL)	Suspended for a period of four (4) race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding.
Follow-up(s)		Nil