STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2024
SUNDAY – 20TH OCTOBER 2024
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
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 (R0992) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)
RULE THE WORLD (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
MAVERICK (SU Lim) and CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
On entering the home straight, MAVERICK drifted in away from the whip.
Passing the 300M, GOD’S GIFT (App M Ekdihar) and VILLAGE TYCOON (App P Haris) brushed on a number of occasions. The whip of App M Ekdihar was accidentally struck off by App P Haris whilst racing tight.
The saddle on SUPREME SUCCESS (A Suriya) slipped back during the running.
MARS GO (S Salee) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin), Trainer R Lines stated that in his opinion, the 1600M distance, a weaker field and the soft track had contributed to its improved performance today. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MARS GO, SUCCESS STREET (KC Low) and CIRCUIT STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUPREME SUCCESS returned having cast its near fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
App S Shazmin |
1:42.1 |
|
|
2nd |
8 |
VILLAGE TYCOON |
App P Haris |
|
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
14 |
SHYLOCK |
S Ruzaini |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
6 |
GOD’S GIFT |
App M Ekdihar |
|
¾ |
RACE 2 (R0993) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)
D’GREAT MAGIC, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BLACK TAIPAN (App H Haikal) jumped awkwardly, dipped and shortly thereafter, was tightened for room between D’GREAT SWIFT (App S Shazmin) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN (HS Gill) and was slow into stride. App H Haikal, the rider of BLACK TAIPAN was shown the vision of the start and was advised that he must endeavour to give sufficient reins to his mount on jumping.
MIGHT IS RIGHT (App N Shahronnizam) and TIN’S MACHINE (S Salee) were obliged to race wide at the backstraight.
BULLSEYE (Y Aify) raced keenly in the early stages.
Passing the 200M, TAIWAN CAPTAIN was eased down and a post-race veterinary examination on the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality. Jockey HS Gill, the rider of TAIWAN CAPTAIN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. TAIWAN CAPTAIN which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of BLACK TAIPAN revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding was impounded.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
BULLSEYE |
Y Aify |
1:42.9 |
|
|
2nd |
6 |
D’GREAT SWIFT |
App S Shazmin |
|
Sh |
|
3rd |
9 |
LAGI BOLEH |
A Suriya |
|
1 ½ |
|
4th |
7 |
HENG XING |
AK Lim |
|
Sh |
RACE 3 (R0994) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)
FLYING SPIDER, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors COUNTRY LAW and NOVA PHOENIX were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) was slow into stride and thereafter, raced ungenerously from the 1000M-mark till the 800M-mark.
ELITE QUARTETO (S Salee) raced wide in the early and middle stages.
A BEAUTIFUL MIND had a tendency to drift out in the homestraight.
Passing the 100M-mark, FLAMING DASH (App S Shazmin) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY (App SN Shiva) raced tight and brushed.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TRAFALGAR (App T Ammar), FLAMING DASH, CHINO DINERO (SU Lim) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that THAI BAHT (A Suriya) returned having cast its near fore and near hind plates.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
PENANG STAR |
S Saddam |
1:22.1 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
ASIAN JET |
R Rueven |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
12 |
MGR ROCKET |
App Z Syafifie |
|
5 ¼ |
|
4th |
3 |
THAI BAHT |
A Suriya |
|
1 ½ |
RACE 4 (R0995) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)
ROCK N ROLL and WINNING SMILE, both are course scratching. ROCK N ROLL had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst WINNING SMILE sustained bruised both fore fetlocks. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor USA CAPTAIN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
MASTER JIANGMEN (SU Lim) was slow into stride.
BAKUTEH (App M Ekdihar) jumped awkwardly.
HAZARD (Y Aify) and PENANG MAN (R Narendran) drifted out in the straight and finished the race wide.
DIAMOND PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) was obliged to race wide rounding the turn.
From the 400M to about the 200M, DIAMOND PEGASUS and WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam) raced tight and brushed on several occasions.
The Clerk-of-Scales reported that HARI HARI HAPPY (App A Nazir) weighed in more than a half kilograms less than the weight he weighed out. Acting under MRA Rule 121(2), the Panel of Stewards disqualified the 2nd-placed getter, HARI HARI HAPPY and the Judges’ results were amended as follows:-
1st – CHOSEN ONE (AK Lim)
2nd – MAGIC PLAYER (S Ruzaini)
3rd – YULONG DREAM (HS Gill)
4th – BAKUTEH (App M Ekdihar)
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App A Nazir, the rider of HARI HARI HAPPY in the presence of his master Trainer F Maynard and Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of HARI HARI HAPPY, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 121(2) in that he returned to Scales more than half a kilogram underweight, as the rider of HARI HARI HAPPY in this race, which was placed 2nd and subsequently, disqualified.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, riding record and mitigating factors. App A Nazir was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the commencement of App A Nazir’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 28th October 2024 and to expire on Sunday, 3rd November 2024, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was also fined a sum of RM5,000/- and was advised of his right of appeal (6.05pm).
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of CHOSEN ONE, Trainer W Lim stated that in his opinion, the weaker field, the soft going and the slow pace of this race suit the gelding today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding in-and-out running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER WHIRLWIND (App SN Shiva) and DIAMOND PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
CHOSEN ONE |
AK Lim |
1:21.4 |
|
|
2nd |
9 |
MAGIC PLAYER |
S Ruzaini |
|
5 ¾ |
|
3rd |
10 |
YULONG DREAM |
HS Gill |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
1 |
BAKUTEH |
App M Ekdihar |
|
2 |
RACE 5 (R0996) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (lc)
MODRIC and CITIZEN, both are course scratching. MODRIC had sustained a swollen near fore limb fore whilst CITIZEN sustained a bruised off fore cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptor EKRAAR PHOENIX was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ELITE SAINT and SUPER WILLY which were up 16kgs and down 18kgs respectively, in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
FADABOY (App M Ekdihar) and JULIUS CAESAR (App SN Shiva) were slow into stride.
YES BOSSY (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
FADABOY shifted in away from the whip on entering the straight.
JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App M Ekdihar and Jockey HS Gill, the riders of FADABOY and YES BOSSY, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FADABOY and YES BOSSY revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that COLONEL CHIEF (S Saddam) returned having cast its off fore plate.
Trainer HY Cheng was fined a sum of 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 BE YOURSELF which finished 3rd placing was presented to the post-race samples collections area immediately after the running of this race, as required.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
ELITE SAINT |
A Suriya |
1:21.5 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
GURNEY DRIVE |
S Salee |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
11 |
BE YOURSELF |
App H Haikal |
|
1 ½ |
|
4th |
2 |
BRANDENBURG |
App S Shazmin |
|
½ |
RACE 6 (R0997) CLASS 4(B) – 1300m (lc)
BIG MONKEY and TURF PRINCESS which were each down 24kgs and 26kgs respectively, in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
Trainer Bonny Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on BIG MONKEY.
FLYING BABY (KC Low) was slow into stride.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped FLYING BABY.
BIG MONKEY (R Narendran) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
TURF PRINCESS (App S Shazmin) which returned lame off fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of PEER GYNT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PEER GYNT revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
LEONG MA BISCUIT |
How Yang |
1:20.5 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
GOLDEN LIGHTNING |
AK Lim |
|
4 ¼ |
|
3rd |
3 |
DISCRETELY RED |
S Saddam |
|
5 ¼ |
|
4th |
10 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
S Ruzaini |
|
2 ½ |
RACE 7 (R0998) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc)
JB KAINGEH, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ensure that his horse RAGNAR (S Ruzaini) was presented to the Holding Yard within the stipulated time. Acting on a report from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory that they were unable to do the pre-race tests on time due to the delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of RAGNAR at 3.13pm.
At the start, SUSPICIOUS MIND (A Suriya) was tightened for room and had to steady when LOOKS GOOD (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and CAPTAIN PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly inwards.
Passing the 700M-mark, LOOKS GOOD had to steady when tightened for room when CAPTAIN PEGASUS rolled inward. App Z Syafifie, the rider of CAPTAIN PEGASUS was shown the video of the incident in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee and was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
TIME TRAVEL (HK Cheng) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
A post-race veterinary examination of TIME TRAVEL revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore 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)] |
|
1st |
5 |
SUSPICIOUS MIND |
A Suriya |
1:21.4 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
BLEU MARINE |
App A Nazir |
|
4 |
|
3rd |
7 |
LOOKS GOOD |
S Saddam |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
4 |
VILLAGE STAR |
App P Haris |
|
¾ |
RACE 8 (R0999) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)
D’GREAT OCEAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruise near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors VAIN TYCOON and BOSSKU were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PURPLE RAIN which was down 17kgs and LISBOA STAR which was up 22kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
Trainer T Asogan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers on FOUNTAIN OF FAME within the stipulated time.
Acting on veterinary advice that TILSWORTH MALI (SU Lim) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.30pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
RETALLICA (App M Ekdihar) jumped awkwardly.
CASTLE OCEAN (How Yang) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
Passing the 200M-mark, JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) shifted in away from the whip.
CASTLE OCEAN which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
App S Shazmin, the rider of WASHINGTON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of WASHINGTON revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of LISBOA STAR (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of FOUNTAIN OF FAME pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that approaching the 1000M-mark, he permitted his mount to shift inwards, when insufficiently clear of RETALLICA, resulting in PURPLE RAIN which was racing on its inside having to check and lose ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey HS Gill’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey HS Gill was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective Monday, 21st October 2024 and to expire on Sunday, 27th October 2024, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (5.40pm).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
13 |
RETALLICA |
App M Ekdihar |
1:07.4 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
FOUNTAIN OF FAME |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
4 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN |
App SN Shiva |
|
5 ¼ |
|
4th |
11 |
PROVOCATEUR |
Y Aify |
|
½ |
RACE 9 (R1000) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
BALIN, a course scratching as it had sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Emergency acceptors BIG G and GOLD PLAN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ST ALWYN which was down 27kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
GOLD SKY EXPRESS (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards and heavily bumped ST ALWYN (App M Ekdihar).
LET’S COME ON BABY (HK Cheng) was crowded for room on jumping.
Jockey AK Lim, the rider of GOLD SKY EXPRESS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD SKY EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of I’M SMART GREY (App T Ammar) and LET’S COME ON BABY (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
FAST AND SUPER |
S Saddam |
1:08.6 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
STORM TO WIN |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
3 |
GEORGETOWN |
R Rueven |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
12 |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
App S Shazmin |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 10 (R1001) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (sc)
FA FA STAR and D’GREAT JOURNEY, both are course scratching. FA FA STAR had sustained a bruised near fore suspensory whilst D’GREAT JOURNEY had sustained swollen off fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey SU Lim as the rider of THE MAMBA when the latter was medically stood down.
Jockey How Yang, the rider of MONGKOK STAR reported his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality and returned having cast its near fore plate.
App P Haris, the rider of VILLAGE WARRIOR reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE WARRIOR revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DRAGON CAVALLO (KC Low) and WAR SNIPER (App T Ammar) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MAGIC CAPTAIN (S Ruzaini) returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
S Ruzaini |
1:07.7 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
THE MAMBA |
Y Aify |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
14 |
LAXON |
App M Ekdihar |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
13 |
OCEAN LAW |
R Rueven |
|
Nk |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
4 |
DIAMOND PEGASUS |
– |
App Z Syafifie |
EA |
|
5 |
COLONEL CHIEF |
– |
S Saddam |
EA |
|
8 |
RETALLICA |
– |
App M Ekdihar |
EA |
|
9 |
GOLD EIGHTY-THREE |
– |
S Ruzaini |
EA |
|
10 |
OCEAN LAW |
– |
R Rueven |
EA |
|
10 |
LAXON |
– |
App M Ekdihar |
EA |
|
10 |
THE MAMBA |
SU Lim |
Y Aify |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
29TH SEPTEMBER 2024 – PERAK SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 10th October 2024 (V24/158) 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 29th September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
14TH SEPTEMBER 2024 – PERAK SEPTEMBER MEETING 2024
The report dated 10th October 2024 (V24/159) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29th September 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
BULL RUN |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
TRIPLE ONE STAR |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
MASTER BABY |
Swollen fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
BIG POWER |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
THE SWAN |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
DOCTOR GINGER |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
TRINITY GENERAL |
Respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
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PRTC – 20th October 2024 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
MARS GO |
1000M & vet exam |
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2 |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
Vet examination |
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2 |
TAIWAN CAPTAIN |
1000M & vet exam |
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3 |
FLYING SPIDER |
Vet examination |
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4 |
ROCK N ROLL & WINNING SMILE |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
MODRIC & CITIZEN |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
1000M & vet exam |
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6 |
TURF PRINCESS |
1000M & vet exam |
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7 |
JB KAINGEH |
Vet examination |
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7 |
TIME TRAVEL |
1000M & vet exam |
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8 |
D’GREAT OCEAN |
Vet examination |
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8 |
TILSWORTH MALI & CASTLE OCEAN |
1000M & vet exam each |
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9 |
BALIN |
Vet examination |
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10 |
FA FA STAR & D’GREAT JOURNEY |
Vet examination each |
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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 |
App A Nazir |
HARI HARI HAPPY |
20/10/24 |
RM5,000/- |
121(2) |
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R5 |
Tr HY Cheng |
BE YOURSELF |
20/10/24 |
RM2,000/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 134(2)(b) |
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R6 |
Tr Bonny Ng |
BIG MONKEY |
20/10/24 |
RM100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R7 |
Tr CC Ooi |
RAGNAR |
20/10/24 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R8 |
Tr T Asogan |
FOUNTAIN OF FAME |
20/10/24 |
RM250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) R4
|
App A Nazir (HARI HARI HAPPY) |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 race days under MRA Rule 121(2). |
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R8
|
Jockey HS Gill (FOUNTAIN OF FAME) |
Suspended from riding in races for a period of 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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