STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2023
SUNDAY – 13th AUGUST 2023
STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 & 2 – YIELDING, RACE 3 to 10 – GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. V. Williams Balasingam – Racing Steward (Chairman)
Mr. Leong Kwok Seng – Racing Steward
Mr. David McGillivray – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R873) CLASS 4(A) – 1600m (lc) LEO HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey V Espindola to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of MULTIBLUE SHARK when the latter was medically stood down.
RULE THE WORLD and MULTIBLUE SHARK which were up 15kgs 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.
The tongue-tie on MANDRAKE (HS Gill) was re-fitted behind the barriers.
MULTIBLUE SHARK (V Espindola) was pulling hard and was over-racing in the early stages.
The saddle on GOLDEN LIGHTNING (App R Nuqman) slipped back during the running.
Approaching the 200M-mark, RULE THE WORLD (AM Aizat) steadied inwards over the heels of LAGO DE COMO (R Rueven).
Passing the 200M-mark, RULE THE WORLD switched in over the heels of ELITE QUARTETO (SU Lim) to obtain a clear run.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of LAGO DE COMO reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LAGO DE COMO revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
ELITE QUARTETO |
SU Lim |
1:36.7 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
PURPLE RAIN LADY |
S Hafis |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
3 |
GALILEO’S APPROACH |
S Saddam |
|
½ |
|
4th |
6 |
GOLDEN LIGHTNING |
App R Nuqman |
|
Sh |
RACE 2 (R874) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (lc) GEMINI HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of TAIWAN CAPTAIN when the latter was medically stood down.
SACRED GALAXY and BANGKOK BOY which were up 21kgs and 18kgs in body weight respectively while BE YOURSELF which was down 22kgs in the body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start
PONTIANAK (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly.
TAIWAN CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) was slow into stride.
MAZANZE (HS Gill) was pulling hard and was difficult to settle in the early stages.
PONTIANAK and TAIWAN CAPTAIN were obliged to race wide on the turn.
Trainer HY Cheng, the trainer of STAR INVINCIBLE was questioned with regards to the improved performance STAR INVINCIBLE today. The only explanation he could offer was that this horse appears to be suited to the Ipoh track. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUCCESS STREET (SU Lim) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
STAR INVINCIBLE |
AM Aizat |
1:24.1 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
BANGKOK BOY |
App A Azizi |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
8 |
MAZANZE |
HS Gill |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
7 |
BE YOURSELF |
V Espindola |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 3 (R875) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) PISCES HANDICAP
BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
SING DARCI (HS Gill) was slow into stride.
LUCKY TIGER (J Low) was hanging in from the top of the straight.
Passing the 400M-mark, ULURU (App SN Shiva) rolled outwards and brushed BINTANG TIMOR (R Rueven).
SING DARCI which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of BINTANG TIMOR revealed no obvious abnormality, however the gelding returned having cast its near hind plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
ALL IN |
HK Cheng |
1:25.0 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
BLUE EYED BOY |
S Saddam |
|
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
ULURU |
App SN Shiva |
|
Ns |
|
4th |
1 |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
App R Nuqman |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 4 (R876) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M (lc) SAGITTARIUS HANDICAP
LIM’S HOPEFULLY, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruised off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Hafis to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of RAISE ME UP when the latter was medically stood down.
LUCK HAPPY 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.
RAISE ME UP (S Hafis), YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) and GRAND KNIGHT (App WW Cheah) were slow into stride.
Approaching the 1000M-mark, MY AIM (S Saddam) galloped up to the hind quarters of LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven), clipped its heels, stumbled and fell. Jockey S Saddam, the rider of MY AIM was exempted from weighing in and was sent to the hospital for observations.
App WW Cheah, the rider of GRAND KNIGHT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GRAND KNIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
YULONG DREAM |
AM Aizat |
1:25.0 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
ANOTHER SHOW |
V Espindola |
|
1 |
|
3rd |
8 |
LUCK HAPPY |
R Rueven |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
7 |
QUEEN FORCE |
App SN Shiva |
|
½ |
RACE 5 (R877) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (sc) SCORPIO HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of D’GREAT RISE and Jockey AM Aizat to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of DON’T FORGET THIS when the latter were medically stood down.
BEST BAY which was down 18kgs 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.
BEST BAY (App WW Cheah), BRISTOL DIAMOND (L De Souza) and AYAAN (App Z Syafifie) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.
MAGICAL PARK (S Hafis) and BEST BAY were slow into stride.
App WW Cheah, the rider of BEST BAY was questioned with regards to his ride today. The Panel of Stewards noted that the Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that this horse returned lame off fore. However, the Panel of Stewards were not entirely satisfied with App WW Cheah’s explanations and he was warned that in future, he must ride all his mount out in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.
App WW Cheah and Jockey SU Lim, the riders of BEST BAY and D’GREAT RISE respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BEST BAY revealed that mare returned lame off fore and D’GREAT RISE revealed no obvious abnormality. BEST BAY 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 |
4 |
YES BOSSY |
HS Gill |
1:11.6 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
AYAAN |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
L De Souza |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
10 |
DON’T FORGET THIS |
AM Aizat |
|
1 ½ |
RACE 6 (R878) COSMO B – 1200m (sc) DOUBLE HAPPINESS STAKES
YOU ROKK and HEADHUNTER which were down 15kgs and 41kgs respectively, 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.
YOU ROKK (L De Souza) which stood and refused to jump, will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests before being declared to race again.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of FINAL TOUCH reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of FINAL TOUCH revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE was warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount was clearly out of contention and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NOT USUAL PRINCE returned having cast its off hind plate.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
ARC TRIUMPH |
J Low |
1:11.7 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
App WW Cheah |
|
2 |
|
3rd |
8 |
HEADHUNTER |
R Rueven |
|
½ |
|
4th |
7 |
EXDREAM |
App SN Shiva |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R879) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc) DOUBLE SEVENTH FESTIVAL HANDICAP
Emergency acceptors SILENT BOSS and GEORGETOWN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
PEER GYNT 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.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey KP Lim, as the rider of THAILAND CAPTAIN whilst Jockey L De Souza to replace Jockey S Ruzaini, as the rider of STRAP MARKS when the latter were medically stood down.
The Panel of Stewards also permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of FAST AND SUPER when the latter was stood down.
Jockey J Daniel was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) in that he had failed to make the declared weight on TOP GUN. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Anandan to replace him as the rider of TOP GUN.
Acting on veterinary advice that PEER GYNT (HS Gill) was lame near hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.43pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
NOVA FALCON (J Low) was slow into stride.
FAST AND SUPER (R Rueven) jumped awkwardly, brushing its inside gate.
Trainer P Arumugam was questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of SIVAJI ROCKET (App Z Syafifie) today, as compared to its previous start on 30th July 2023. The only explanation he could offer was, this horse was up in class today and that it had a wide barrier draw. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
Jockey J Low and App R Nuqman, the rider of NOVA FALCON and FIRE AWAY, both reported that their mount were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examination of NOVA FALCON and STRAP MARKS (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality whilst FIRE AWAY returned lame off fore, as such FIRE AWAY 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 |
10 |
TOP GUN |
S Anandan |
1:11.2 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
FAST AND SUPER |
R Rueven |
|
Sh |
|
3rd |
4 |
STRAP MARKS |
L De Souza |
|
2 |
|
4th |
11 |
ANDADO |
SU Lim |
|
Nk |
RACE 8 (R880) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100m (sc) CAPRICORN STAKES
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App WW Cheah to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of UNLIMITED STAR.
Trainer MW Teh was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on METEOR LOUI (App Z Syafifie).
UNLIMITED STAR (App WW Cheah) and GOLDEN VICTORY (R Rueven) were slow into stride.
Approaching the 1000M-mark, GOLDEN VICTORY dipped and shortly thereafter, Jockey R Rueven eased GOLDEN VICTORY out of the race and dismounted. After the race, Jockey R Rueven was questioned with regards to this incident. He stated that he felt that there was something amiss and that was why he dismounted. He was exempted from weighing in. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN VICTORY revealed no obvious abnormality, however this horse 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 |
3 |
YOUARETHEBEST |
L De Souza |
1:05.6 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
App WW Cheah |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
1 |
CAVANA |
SU Lim |
|
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
7 |
METEOR LOUI |
App Z Syafifie |
|
3 ¾ |
RACE 9 (R881) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc) LIBRA HANDICAP
BOSSKU which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
GOLDEN ROOSTER (App WW Cheah) and INTROIT (J Low) were slow into stride.
The saddle on BITCOIN KING (App R Nuqman) slipped back during the running.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of ALWAYS D’GREAT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS D’GREAT revealed that the gelding had returned with lacerated tendon off hind and was humanely euthanized.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN ROOSTER and YOU ARE SPECIAL (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
S Hafis |
1:05.1 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
INTROIT |
J Low |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
9 |
BOSSKU |
SU Lim |
|
½ |
|
4th |
5 |
BITCOIN KING |
App R Nuqman |
|
1 ½ |
RACE 10 (R882) CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc) HELLO AUGUST HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey L De Souza to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of STAY THE COURSE.
DRAGON CAVALLO which was down 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
PLACE YOUR BET (S Hafis) and STAY THE COURSE (L De Souza) were slow into stride.
A post-race veterinary examination of DRAGON CAVALLO (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MACARTHUR (App Z Syafifie) had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5)(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 |
2 |
SKYLIGHT |
AM Aizat |
0:57.3 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
ZHU CAPTAIN |
App R Ruwaidy |
|
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
4 |
SUPER HERO |
App WW Cheah |
|
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
5 |
MACARTHUR |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¼ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
1 |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
S Ruzaini |
V Espindola |
Medical |
|
2 |
TAIWAN CAPTAIN |
S Ruzaini |
HK Cheng |
Medical |
|
4 |
RAISE ME UP |
KP Lim |
S Hafis |
Medical |
|
5 |
D’GREAT RISE |
S Ruzaini |
SU Lim |
Medical |
|
5 |
DON’T FORGET THIS |
S Saddam |
AM Aizat |
Medical |
|
7 |
THAILAND CAPTAIN |
KP Lim |
App SN Shiva |
Medical |
|
7 |
STRAP MARKS |
S Ruzaini |
L De Souza |
Medical |
|
7 |
FAST AND SUPER |
S Saddam |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
7 |
TOP GUN |
J Daniel |
S Anandan |
Unable to make the carded weight |
|
8 |
UNLIMITED STAR |
S Saddam |
App WW Cheah |
Medical |
|
8 |
HAPPY LUCKY STAR |
S Ruzaini |
AM Aizat |
Medical |
|
9 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN |
KP Lim |
App SN Shiva |
Medical |
|
10 |
STAY THE COURSE |
S Saddam |
L De Souza |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Equine Hospital between 22nd June 2023 to 21st July 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-
-
MIRACLE CAPTAIN (T158) Tr. R Lines – Tie back & Hobday – 1000M/Vet
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
9th JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023
The report dated 20th July 2023 (V23/105) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 19 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 9th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
9th JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023
The report dated 20th July 2023 (V23/106) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 9th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
PERAK TURF CLUB TRACKWORK
PERAK AUGUST RACE MEETING 2023
Trainer Kelvin Coetzee was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152 (5) (a) for presenting KRATOS (W508) with a wrong training saddle cloth number for track work on Thursday, 10th August 2023 @ 8.50am during the Perak August Race Meeting 2023.
|
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
||||
|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
LUPIN |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
JET BLACK |
Bruised near fore heel |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
MY FIRST MILLION |
Bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
LADY ASTA |
Stone bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
HELLO MONDAY |
Bruised near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
RELAU STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
XIONG FONG |
Bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
SHARP DRESSED MAN |
Sole bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
WINTERFELL |
Stone bruised off fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
PRTC – 13th AUGUST 2023 |
||||||||
|
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
||||||||
|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|||||
|
3 |
SING DARCI |
1000M & vet exam |
|
|||||
|
4 |
LIM’S HOPEFULLY |
Vet examination |
|
|||||
|
5 |
BEST BAY |
1000M & vet exam |
|
|||||
|
6 |
YOU ROKK |
Two starting stall tests |
|
|||||
|
7 |
PEER GYNT & FIRE AWAY |
1000M & vet exam each |
|
|||||
|
8 |
GOLDEN VICTORY |
1000M & vet exam |
|
|||||
|
10 |
MACARTHUR |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred six months) |
|||||
|
SUMMARY |
||||||||
|
Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
|||
|
R7 |
Jky J Daniel |
TOP GUN |
13/8/23 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) as read with 107(10) |
|||
|
R8 |
Tr MW Teh |
METEOR LOUI |
13/8/23 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
|||
|
PRTC trackwork |
Tr K Coetzee |
KRATOS |
13/8/23 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |
|||