STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2023
DAY 1, SATURDAY – 13TH MAY 2023
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr.Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R505) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) ATHENA HANDICAP
SING DARCI (R Rueven) was slow into stride.
SING DARCI raced wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 200M-mark, TAIWAN CAPTAIN (App R Nuqman) shifted out over the heels of HEARTS OF GOLD (M Ewe) to obtain a clear running. Thereafter, TAIWAN CAPTAIN drifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.
Jockey M Ewe, the rider of HEARTS OF GOLD was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer after this race.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SING DARCI reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SING DARCI which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of SING DARCI today. He stated that the going today does not suit the gelding and being trapped wide early at the backstraight, contributed to the disappointing performance of the gelding. His explanation is noted. However, his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
SACRED GALAXY |
S Saddam |
1:36.8 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
HEARTS OF GOLD |
M Ewe |
|
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
TAIWAN CAPTAIN |
App R Nuqman |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
7 |
SHYLOCK |
HS Gill |
|
4 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R506) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) ARTEMIS HANDICAP
TRINITY HONOR, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off hock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace App S Shazmin, as the rider of NAPOLEON when the latter was medically stood down.
Acting on veterinary advice that THE JEWELLER (HS Gill) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.40pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
NAPOLEON (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, showed no pace despite being urged.
Passing the 900M-mark, POWER EXPRESS (S Ruzaini) had to steady when tightened by SPEEDY SWALLOW (S Saddam). Jockey S Saddam was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
MAZANZE (KP Lim) and SPEEDY SWALLOW both drifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of NAPOLEON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NAPOLEON revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of QUEEN FORCE (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
SPEEDY SWALLOW |
S Saddam |
1:36.0 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
MAZANZE |
KP Lim |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
POWER EXPRESS |
S Ruzaini |
|
11 ½ |
|
4th |
4 |
NAPOLEON |
R Rueven |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 3 (R507) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (lc) DEMETER HANDICAP
FAST AND SUPER and SUPREME JUSTICE both are course scratching. FAST AND SUPER had sustained bruised near hock while SUPREME JUSTICE had sustained sole bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ZAC ACE (J Low) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
CAVALLA COURT (AK Lim) dipped on jumping.
ZAC ACE raced keen in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 1000M-mark, MULTIBLUE SHARK (S Ruzaini) had to steady when GALILEO’S APPROACH (R Rueven) shifted in.
FIRE AWAY (App R Nuqman) was slow into stride and thereafter, entered the straight wide.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ROSES FOR ME reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ROSES FOR ME revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ZAC ACE returned lame near fore and as such, 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 |
1 |
OCEAN LAW |
S Saddam |
1:23.8 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
CAVALLA COURT |
AK Lim |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
GALILEO’S APPROACH |
R Rueven |
|
2 ½ |
|
4th |
7 |
FIRE AWAY |
App R Nuqman |
|
Nk |
RACE 4 (R508) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) -1300m (lc) ZEUS STAKES
D’GREAT TIMING, a course scratching as it had sustained sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
YOU ROKK (J Low) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
YOU ROKK showed no pace, despite being urged.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of NOT USUAL PRINCE revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of YOU ROKK revealed that the horse returned lame near fore and as such, 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 |
2 |
DANCING RAIN |
S Saddam |
1:17.5 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
LIM’S DASHING |
HS Gill |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
STRONG N POWERFUL |
App R Nuqman |
|
½ |
|
4th |
6 |
NOT USUAL PRINCE |
R Rueven |
|
7 ¾ |
RACE 5 (R509) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) HESTIA HANDICAP
MR AK and DESIRE SKY, both are course scratching. MR AK had sustained sole bruised off fore while DESIRE SKY had sustained a stone bruised off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LAST CHANCE which was up 15kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
JULIUS CAESAR (R Rueven) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that FIRST COMMAND (J Low) and LIM’S PIPER (App R Nuqman) were both lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered their withdrawal at 3.16pm. Both these geldings will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
NINGALOO (AK Lim) which stood and lost considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
ULURU (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped MY AIM (S Saddam).
Passing the 400M-mark, JULIUS CAESAR was held for a run between NINGALOO and LUCKY SIXTYSIX (M Yusri) and had to switch out over the heels of NINGALOO to obtain a clear running.
Jockey KP Lim, the rider of LAST CHANCE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LAST CHANCE which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MY AIM (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EL PRIMERO (App R Ruwaidy) returned having cast its near hind plate.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
R Rueven |
1:11.8 |
|
|
2nd |
9 |
LUCKY SIXTYSIX |
M Yusri |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
8 |
NINGALOO |
AK Lim |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
2 |
EL PRIMERO |
App R Ruwaidy |
|
Sh |
RACE 6 (R510) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200m (lc) HERA HANDICAP
GOLD SKY EXPRESS, CRAYON SHIN-TAT and DON’T FORGET THIS, all are course scratching. GOLD SKY EXPRESS had sustained stone bruised near fore. CRAYON SHIN-TAT sustained bruised near fore foot while DON’T FORGET THIS had deep choric ulcer on the left commissure of the mouth. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Saddam to replace App S Shazmin as the rider of RANT AND RAVE.
KING POWER (R Rueven) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
SHARP DRESSED MAN (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped KING POWER (R Rueven).
RANT AND RAVE (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards.
The saddle of SHARP DRESSED MAN slipped back during the running.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of KING POWER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of KING POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SHARP DRESSED MAN and RANT AND RAVE revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RANT AND RAVE returned having cast its near fore plate and MA BAO BAO (S Ruzaini) returned lame near fore. MA BAO BAO 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 |
9 |
ASIAN JET |
S Anandan |
1:11.8 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
KING POWER |
R Rueven |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
4 |
YES BOSSY |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
11 |
LEEDSTHEWAY |
App R Ruwaidy |
|
Sh |
RACE 7 (R511) CLASS 5(A) -1000m (sc) APHRODITE HANDICAP
MIRACLE CAPTAIN, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Rueven was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of TOP TURF at 4.12pm.
PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, bumped INTROIT (J Low), resulting in INTROIT losing ground. Thereafter, INTROIT showed no pace, despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ALWAYS D’GREAT (M Yusri) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and INTROIT revealed no obvious abnormality. ALWAYS D’GREAT will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. INTROIT 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 PONTIANAK today, Trainer S Shanmugam stated that in his opinion, the change of training regime and feeding of this horse may have contributed to its improved performance. His explanation is noted However, his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
PONTIANAK |
App R Nuqman |
0:58.9 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
App A Azizi |
|
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN |
HS Gill |
|
1 ½ |
|
4th |
1 |
ALWAYS D’GREAT |
M Yusri |
|
4 ¾ |
RACE 8 (R512) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) POSEIDON HANDICAP
TILSWORTH MALI, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
USA CAPTAIN which was down 23kgs and REALITY which was down 17kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
COUNTRY LAW (M Yusri) was slow into stride.
THE SWAN dipped on jumping, unbalancing Jockey S Anandan momentarily.
COUNTRY LAW raced wide throughout, finishing the race wide.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LUKE MAN (App A Azizi) and PROVOCATEUR (App R Nuqman) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
REALITY |
S Saddam |
0:59.1 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
USA CAPTAIN |
App R Ruwaidy |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
THE SWAN |
S Anandan |
|
Hd |
|
4th |
4 |
SUNTZU |
AK Lim |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 9 (R513) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100m (sc) ARTEMIS HANDICAP
STRAP MARKS a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore suspensory, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Saddam to replace App WW Cheah as the rider of I’M SMART GREY when the latter was medically stood down.
ZHU CAPTAIN which was down 17kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Jockey M Yusri was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for being unable to make the carded weight on GALAXY LAW. The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Nuqman to replace Jockey M Yusri as the rider of GALAXY LAW, as there was no suitable rider available.
Jockey S Ruzaini was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of YOUARETHEBEST at 4.33pm.
THAILAND CAPTAIN (KP Lim) dipped shortly after the start and duck inwards, crowding I’M SMART GREY (S Saddam).
Post-race veterinary examinations of ZHU CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) revealed no obvious abnormality and BLAZE PEGASUS (App A Azizi) returned lame near fore. As such, BLAZE PEGASUS 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 |
3 |
THAILAND CAPTAIN |
KP Lim |
1:04.9 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
EXDREAM |
HS Gill |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
5 |
GALAXY LAW |
App R Nuqman |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
9 |
QUASAR |
AK Lim |
|
½ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
NAPOLEON |
App S Shazmin |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
3 |
ZAC ACE |
M Ewe |
J Low |
Medical |
|
4 |
YOU ROKK |
M Ewe |
J Low |
Medical |
|
6 |
RANT AND RAVE |
App S Shazmin |
S Saddam |
Medical |
|
8 |
LUKE MAN |
App S Shazmin |
App A Azizi |
Medical |
|
9 |
GALAXY LAW |
M Yusri |
App R Nuqman |
Medical |
|
9 |
I’M SMART GREY |
App WW Cheah |
S Saddam |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
15th APRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023
The report dated 27th April 2023 (V23/058) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 15th April 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
15th APRIL 2023 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023
The report dated 27th April 2023 (V23/059) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 15th April 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected
APPEAL BY JOCKEY AK LIM [LlM AUN KEAN] AGAINST THE THREE (3) MONTHS SUSPENSION IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “MAESTRO” IN RACE 2 (R268) – CLASS 4(A) – 1600M (SC) –2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 12TH MARCH 2023 – PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2023.
The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal today, Friday, 12th May 2023.
After hearing the submissions of Jockey AK Lim and his witness, Trainer I.Ismadi, the trainer of MAESTRO and Senior Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal and confirmed the three months suspension imposed. Jockey AK Lim’s three (3) months suspension will commence from Monday, 15th May 2023 to expire on 14th August 2023, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.
GENERAL REPORT – PNTC
INQUIRY INTO THE RUNNING AND HANDLING OF “EMPHATIC” RIDDEN BY APP S SIA IN RACE 7 (R470) – CLASS 4(A) – 1100M – SUNDAY, 30th APRIL 2023 – PENANG APRIL MEETING 2023
The Stipendiary Stewards concluded an inquiry into the above race today, Friday, 12th May 2023 at Perak Turf Club.
Evidence were taken from App S Sia, the rider of EMPHATIC and his master Trainer R Lines, the trainer of EMPHATIC and telephonic evidence of Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SUPER HERO. After reviewing the videos of the race and considering all evidence, App S Sia in the presence of his master Trainer R Lines was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding EMPHATIC in the above race, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that EMPHATIC was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge are that:
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From about the 800M to the 600M, he unnecessarily restrained EMPHATIC, resulting in EMPHATIC throwing its head up on a number of occasions and losing considerable ground which was unreasonable and permissible to do so;
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From about the 600M to the 400M, he sat quietly on EMPHATIC and failed to improve his position, when there was an opportunity to do so.
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From the 300M, he failed to ride EMPHATIC with sufficient vigour and determination.
In assessing the penalty, the Stipendiary Stewards took into consideration App S Sia’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App S Sia was disqualified from riding in races for a period of one (1) year, with immediate effect from today, Friday, 12th May 2023 and to expire on 11th May 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.35pm).
App S Sia, the rider of EMPHATIC subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence against the one (1) year disqualification imposed under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in the above case. His application for a Stay of Sentence was NOT granted and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed. However, App S Sia and his master, Trainer R Lines were advised that they have the rights of appeal to the Racing Stewards against the decision of the Stipendiary Stewards for NOT granting a Stay of Sentence as stipulated under MRA Rule 143.
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
LUCK HAPPY |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
HELLO MONDAY |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
SECOND CHANCE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
GRAND CROSS |
Bruised off fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
CHERISH |
Fever |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
SIEW YUK |
Bruised off hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
VICTOREM |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
LOYALTY’S ANGEL |
Bruised both fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
RULE THE WORLD |
Bruised off hind pastern |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
TESORO PUBLICO |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – 13th MAY 2023 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
SING DARCI |
1000M & vet exam |
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2 |
TRINITY HONOR |
Vet examination |
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2 |
THE JEWELLER |
1000M & vet exam |
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3 |
FAST AND SUPER & SUPREME JUSTICE |
Vet examination each |
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3 |
ZAC ACE |
1000M & vet exam |
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4 |
D’GREAT TIMING |
Vet examination |
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4 |
YOU ROKK |
1000M & vet exam |
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5 |
MR AK & DESIRE SKY |
Vet examination each |
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5 |
FIRST COMMAND, LIM’S PIPER & LAST CHANCE |
1000M & vet exam each |
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5 |
NINGALOO |
One starting stall test |
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6 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS, CRAYON SHIN-TAT & DON’T FORGET THIS |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
MA BAO BAO |
1000M & vet exam |
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7 |
MIRACLE CAPTAIN |
Vet examination |
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7 |
ALWAYS D’GREAT & INTROIT |
1000M & vet exam each |
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8 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
Vet examination |
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9 |
STRAP MARKS |
Vet examination |
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9 |
BLAZE PEGASUS |
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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R9 |
Jockey M Yusri |
GALAXY LAW |
13/5/2023 |
RM500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 107(10) |
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Disqualification PNTC,R7-30/4/23 |
App S Sia (EMPHATIC) |
Disqualified one (1) year under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a). |
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