STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JULY MEETING 2022 DAY 3,

SUNDAY – 10TH JULY 2022

RACE 1 (R829) CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc) 

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App A Najib, the rider of GEORGETOWN, in the presence of his acting trainer, Trainer K Coetzee, pleaded guilty to a charge for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10) in that, whilst riding GEORGETOWN which was laying in from about the 450M-mark till the winning post, he over-corrected resulting in him failing to ride with sufficient vigour and determination. In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App A Najib’s guilty plea, riding record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months effective Monday, 11th July 2022 and to expire on Monday, 10th October 2022, both days inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (7.10pm).

RACE 2 (R830) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) BANDED CRATE HANDICAP 

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey S Saddam, the rider of SUNNY STAR was found guilty to a charge for incompetent riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(b)(iii) in that he failed to give SUNNY STAR sufficient rein on jumping, resulting in the gelding being considerably slow to begin. Stewards’ Report – PRTC July Meeting 2022 Day 3, Sunday, 10th July 2022 3 In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Saddam’s riding record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, effective Monday, 11th July 2022 and to expire on Monday, 10th October 2022, both days inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (6.15pm).

DAY 2, SATURDAY – 9th JULY 2022

RACE 3 (R825)     CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (lc)     ​SHETLAND HANDICAP 

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey CK Tan, the rider of MY FIRST MILLION, was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) punishable under MRA Rule 44(8)(a) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his mount was given the best opportunity of  obtaining the best possible placing.

The details of the charge were that:-

 In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey CK Tan’s guilty plea, his riding record and mitigating factors.  Jockey CK Tan was disqualified from riding in races for a period of one (1) year, effective from today, 9th July 2022 and to expire on 8th July 2023, both dates inclusive.  In addition, Jockey CK Tan was fined the sum of RM30,000/-.   He was informed of his right of appeal (6.10pm).

GENERAL REPORT- PRTC

 APPEAL BY JOCKEY C GOON [CALVIN GOON TUCK LEE] AGAINST THE FINDING OF GUILT AND THE 3 MONTHS SUSPENSION IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “LOOKS GOOD” IN RACE 2 (R518) – CLASS 5(A) – 1200M (LC) – VENUS HANDICAP – 3rd DAY, SATURDAY, 30th APRIL 2022 – PERAK TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022.

 The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal today, Saturday, 9th July 2022.  

 After hearing the evidence of Jockey C Goon and a video supplied by Jockey C Goon, his witness Jockey HS Gill, and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal.  Jockey C Goon’s three (3)months suspension will commence today, Saturday, 9th July 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 8th October 2022, both dates inclusive.   His deposit is forfeited.