STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025
SUNDAY– 13TH APRIL 2025
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0253) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)
VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) was slow into stride and showed no early pace, despite being urged.
COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages and was caught wide in the early stages.
FORTUNE STAR (HS Gill) was drifting in under pressure in the concluding stages.
COLONEL CHIEF and BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong) brushed over the concluding stages, resulting in COLONEL CHIEF being pushed outwards over the heels of CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Salee) and having to steady, losing ground.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of VILLAGE TYCOON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE TYCOON revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of COLONEL CHIEF, BOSS HENG HENG and BULL RUN (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of FORTUNE STAR today, Trainer B Dean stated he had changed the training work-out on the gelding and in his opinion, the 1600M-race suits the gelding and contributed to its improved performance. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in and out’ running.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
FORTUNE STAR |
HS Gill |
1:37.6 |
|
2nd |
6 |
CIRCUIT STAR |
SU Lim |
|
1 |
3rd |
4 |
LOOKS GOOD |
S Saddam |
|
½ |
4th |
3 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
App S Shazmin |
|
¾ |
RACE 2 (R0254) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)
KOTA RANGER (AL Da Silva) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
RULE THE WORLD (SU Lim) which stood and was slowly away, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
SHYLOCK (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
KOTA RANGER took the first turn wide.
App SN Shiva, the rider of SHYLOCK in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of his ineffective whip use from the top of the straight and he was warned that a repetition may lead to action being taken against him in future.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of HAPPY FRANKEL reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY FRANKEL revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME SUCCESS (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
1 |
SUCCESS STREET |
App P Haris |
1:37.1 |
|
2nd |
4 |
KOTA RANGER |
AL Da Silva |
|
2 |
3rd |
5 |
MAGICAL PARK |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
3 ¼ |
4th |
9 |
SHEESH |
S Salee |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R0255) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc)
FOUNTAIN OF FAME, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore coronary band, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MANDRAKE (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
SCREEN SHOT (KC Wong) dipped shortly after the start and showed no early pace, despite being urged.
BLEU MARINE (App A Nazir) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.
SALAAM NAMASTEY (S Saddam) drifted out in the straight, finishing the race wide.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SCREEN SHOT and GOLDEN LIGHTNING (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
2 |
SALAAM NAMASTEY |
S Saddam |
1:36.0 |
|
2nd |
4 |
BLEU MARINE |
App A Nazir |
|
1 ¼ |
3rd |
10 |
EXIT STRATEGY |
S Salee |
|
1 ¼ |
4th |
3 |
SUSPICIOUS MIND |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 4(R0256) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1300m (lc)
Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App P Haris).
SUPER SALUTE (App N Shahronnizam) lost its footing on jumping and was momentarily unbalanced.
TORNADO PEGASUS (App SN Shiva) dipped on jumping.
XENA (SU Lim) was slow into stride.
MEGA GEMS (AL Da Silva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS was held up for a run from the 150M.
A post-race veterinary examination of SHANGHAI NIGHTS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer WC Lim was fined RM2,000/- for a contravention of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(2)(b) for negligence in that he had failed to ensure that MEGA GEMS which finished 2nd placing was presented to the post-race samples collection area immediately after the running of this race, as required. Subsequently, MEGA GEMS was brought back to the Holding Yard for its samples to be collected.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
1 |
SUPER SALUTE |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:16.9 |
|
2nd |
3 |
MEGA GEMS |
AL Da Silva |
|
3 ½ |
3rd |
11 |
TORNADO PEGASUS |
App SN Shiva |
|
Hd |
4th |
10 |
MAN OF ACTION |
HS Gill |
|
½ |
RACE 5 (R0257) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)
Steady rain fell during the running of this race.
GOLD PLAN (App Z Syafifie) hesitated as the start was effected and was slowly away.
Shortly after the start, GOLD PLAN shifted out, carrying LIM’S HOPEFULLY (App N Shahronnizam) outwards onto RISE OF THE LEGEND (App S Shazmin), resulting in RISE OF THE LEGEND taking the first turn wide.
GOLD PLAN entered the straight wide and finished the race wide.
Passing the 200M, BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) laid in, carrying LIM’S HOPEFULLY onto NOVA PHOENIX (How Yang).
Post-race veterinary examinations of CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality and NOVA PHOENIX returned with respiratory distress. As such, NOVA PHOENIX will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
All riders returned an average of 1kg over.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
4 |
BOSS NINE NINE |
KC Wong |
1:23.5 |
|
2nd |
3 |
GOLD PLAN |
App Z Syafifie |
|
3 |
3rd |
5 |
SILVER STAR |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
8 |
LIM’S HOPEFULLY |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 6 (R0258) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc)
Emergency acceptors COUNTRY LAW and TRINITY FLYING were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SUPER DRAGON which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on HORSE KING.
HORSE KING (HS Gill) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
BAGHDAD (App Z Syafifie) dipped shortly after the start.
RAHOTU (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride and thereafter, was racing keenly in the early stages.
GOLD SKY EXPRESS (SU Lim) was obliged to race wide at the turn and finished the race wide.
CLONE MAN (App A Nazir) shifted in away from the whip from the 200M.
SUPER DRAGON (How Yang) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App Z Syafifie, Jockeys How Yang, SU Lim and HS Gill, the rider of BAGHDAD, SUPER DRAGON, GOLD SKY EXPRESS and HORSE KING respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BAGHDAD revealed that the horse had returned with respiratory distress, SUPER DRAGON revealed no obvious abnormality, GOLD SKY EXPRESS returned lame near fore and HORSE KING revealed no obvious abnormality.
BAGHDAD and GOLD SKY EXPRESS will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MIRACLE STAR (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App Z Syafifie, the rider of BAGHDAD in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 150M, he permitted his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of MIRACLE STAR, resulting in MIRACLE STAR having to check and lose ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App Z Syafifie was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 14th April 2025 and to expire on Saturday, 26th April 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.07pm).
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
3 |
CLONE MAN |
App A Nazir |
1:11.8 |
|
2nd |
10 |
WAN LEGACY |
KC Wong |
|
1 ½ |
3rd |
14 |
WASHINGTON |
AL Da Silva |
|
Hd |
4th |
12 |
LET’S COME ON BABY |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
4 ½ |
RACE 7 (R0259) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc)
EMPHATIC, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore suspensory ligament, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again
MISS THYRA which was up 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.
BALIN (App S Shazmin) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
RETALLICA (HS Gill), CAPTAIN LEGACY (KC Wong) and KNIGHT LOVE (App SN Shiva) were slow into stride.
TOM’S PHOENIX (App N Shahronnizam) and JULIUS CAESAR (J Chuah) were obliged to race wide at the bend.
App Z Syafifie and App S Shazmin, the rider of MISS THYRA and BALIN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of MISS THYRA and BALIN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CAPTAIN LEGACY and STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MISS THYRA (App Z Syafifie) returned having cast its near fore plate.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
14 |
SIRIUS |
AL Da Silva |
1:10.8 |
|
2nd |
9 |
MODRIC |
S Salee |
|
1 ¼ |
3rd |
4 |
BALIN |
App S Shazmin |
|
1 ¾ |
4th |
1 |
RETALLICA |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 8 (R0260) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)
Acting on veterinary advice that BIG MONKEY (App S Shazmin) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.22pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
GROOVY (SU Lim) stumbled at the start and was slow into stride.
MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, ducked inwards and brushed the running rails.
STAR LEGEND (App A Azizi) had a tendency to hang in and brushed the running rails at the 900M.
VALERIE PEGASUS (KC Wong) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
STAR LEGEND had to steady when it ran up to the heels of THUNDER SPIRIT (S Saddam) at the 200M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of THUNDER SPIRIT revealed that the gelding had bled and MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality. As such, THUNDER SPIRIT will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
13 |
SWEET LOVE |
S Salee |
1:10.5 |
|
2nd |
11 |
STARDICE |
App A Nazir |
|
¾ |
3rd |
1 |
WAR FRONTIER |
App SN Shiva |
|
Nk |
4th |
2 |
GROOVY |
SU Lim |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 9 (R0261) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)
HARI HARI HAPPY (App SN Shiva) dipped shortly after the start and bumped JB KAINGEH (AL Da Silva).
Approaching the 1200M, JB KAINGEH and TALKINGTALKINGGURU (App A Nazir) had to steady when HARI HARI HAPPY rolled in.
Passing the 300M, HARI HARI HAPPY rolled outwards and had to steady off the heels of BROTHERLY LOVE (HS Gill).
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App Z Syafifie, the rider of FAST AND SUPER placed 4th against FIGHT TO WIN (KC Wong), placed 2nd on grounds of alleged interference at the 150M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the results of the race. The objection was overruled and the results stand.
Jockey KC Wong, the rider of FIGHT TO WIN was reprimanded that he must keep his mount on a straight course, failing which action may be taken against him in future. Trainer S Cook, the trainer of FIGHT TO WIN will be advised to improve the racing manners of FIGHT TO WIN.
App N Shahronnizam, the rider of BOSSKU reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JB KAINGEH and TALKINGTALKINGGURU revealed no obvious abnormality.
TALKINGTALKINGGURU and BOSSKU (App N Shahronnizam) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
7 |
BROTHERLY LOVE |
HS Gill |
1:23.7 |
|
2nd |
6 |
FIGHT TO WIN |
KC Wong |
|
2 |
3rd |
4 |
MAVERICK |
SU Lim |
|
1 ½ |
4th |
1 |
FAST AND SUPER |
App Z Syafifie |
|
Nk |
RACE 10 (R0262) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)
TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) brushed the inside gate on jumping and was slow into stride.
MY BOSS (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill), which jumped awkwardly outwards.
Passing the 300M, UNLIMITED STAR shifted out over the heels of GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) and BANG BINGO (AL Da Silva) for clear running.
App N Shahronnizam, the rider of ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MY BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality and SIEW YUK (S Salee) had returned lame near fore. As such, SIEW YUK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
9 |
BANG BINGO |
AL Da Silva |
1:23.5 |
|
2nd |
4 |
GEORGETOWN |
App P Haris |
|
3 ¾ |
3rd |
1 |
A BEAUTIFUL MIND |
HS Gill |
|
½ |
4th |
3 |
TRAFALGAR |
App S Shazmin |
|
3 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
30TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
The report dated 10 April 2025 (V25/051) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 30 March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
30TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025
The report dated 10th April (V25/052) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 30th March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
APPEAL BY JOCKEY HK CHENG [CHENG HAN KOK] AGAINST THE FOUR(4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM30,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “SUCCESS STREET” IN RACE 2 (R1109) – CLASS 5(A) – 1600M (LC) –SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024.
The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Monday, 7th April 2025
After hearing the submissions from Jockey HK Cheng and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed the penalty of four (4) months suspension and fine of RM30,000/- imposed by the Panel of Stewards.
Jockey HK Cheng’s four (4) months suspension will take effect from today, 7th April 2025 and to expire on 6th August 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.
APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY H HAIKAL [MUHAMMAD HAIKAL HANIF BIN MOHD HASIN] AGAINST THE TWO (2) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “HORSE KING” IN RACE 6 (R1113) – CLASS 5(B) – 1100M (SC) –SATURDAY, 14TH DECEMBER 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024.
The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on, Monday, 7th April 2025.
After hearing submissions of Apprentice Jockey H Haikal, in the presence of his master Trainer HY Cheng and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed the penalty of two (2) months suspension and increased the fine of RM20,000/- to RM30,000/-. His suspension will take effect from 6th March 2025 and to expire on 5th May 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.
APPEAL BY JOCKEY KC THAM [THAM KIN CHONG] AGAINST THE SIX(6) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “VILLAGE TYCOON” IN RACE 2 (R0017) – CLASS 5(A) – 1600M (LC) – SATURDAY, 11TH JANUARY 2025 – PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025.
The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Tuesday, 8th April 2025.
After hearing submissions of Jockey KC Tham and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal. However, Jockey KC Tham’s six (6) months suspension was reduced to four (4) months suspension, which will take effect from Monday, 14th April 2025 and to expire on 13th August 2025, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with the one-day suspension incurred on OUR SECRET WEAPON in Race 5 on Saturday, 5th April 2025 at SLTC. The fine of RM20,000/- is confirmed and in addition, his deposit is forfeited.
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
1 |
BARBARIAN |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
|
1 |
MASTER JIANGMEN |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
2 |
BULLSEYE |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
GOLDEN PEACH |
Respiratory Allergy |
Vet examination |
|
4 |
CIRCUIT MISSION |
Nail bind injury near fore |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
OPERATION TIGER |
Sole bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
LAGI BOLEH |
Bruised near hock |
Vet examination |
|
6 |
SILVER WARRIOR |
Sole bruised off fore |
Vet examination |
|
7 |
CAVALLA COURT |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
7 |
LAXON |
Bruised off hind cannon |
Vet examination |
|
7 |
PROVOCATEUR |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
Bruised off fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
SALAMENCE |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
FAST AND FEARLESS |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
ZERO FIVE FIVE |
Nail bind injury off fore |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
KING RAVANA |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
WE CAN DO IT |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
PENANG STAR |
Bruised left eye |
Vet examination |
|
9 |
DODGE TO THE MOON |
Bruised both fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
10 |
YULONG DREAM |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
PRTC – 13TH APRIL 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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2 |
RULE THE WORLD |
One starting stall test |
|
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3 |
FOUNTAIN OF FAME |
Vet examination |
|
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5 |
NOVA PHOENIX |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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6 |
BAGHDAD, SUPER DRAGON & GOLD SKY EXPRESS |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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7 |
EMPHATIC |
Vet examination |
|
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8 |
BIG MONKEY |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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8 |
THUNDER SPIRIT |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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9 |
TALKINGTALKINGGURU & BOSSKU |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
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10 |
SIEW YUK |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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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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R4 |
Tr K Coetzee |
SHANGHAI NIGHTS |
13/4/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c ) |
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R4 |
Tr WC Lim |
MEGA GEMS |
13/4/2025 |
RM2,000/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 134(2)(b) |
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R6 |
Tr HS Lim |
HORSE KING |
13/4/2025 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c ) |
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Suspension(s) |
R6 |
App Z Syafifie (BAGHDAD) – suspended for two (2) race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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