RACE 1 (R513) CLASS 5 – 1200m(lc) – PUSCHKINIA HANDICAP
CLASSIC KING (App J Daniel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that WINGED FOOT (App CK Khaw) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.33pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
GREAT GERONIMO (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly inwards and bumped SIR RALLY (C Goon), which jumped awkwardly outwards.
GREAT GERONIMO was unable to hold its position shortly after the start, when SIR RALLY shifted out.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JANGO (S Anandan) and FIREPUBLICGAME (TM Wan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards adjourned the inquiries into the running and riding of FIREPUBLICGAME and an incident at about the 300M, when GREAT GERONIMO had to check to avoid the heels of FIREPUBLICGAME to a date to be fixed.
On Monday, 23rd April 2018, the Panel of Stewards at the Perak Turf Club concluded an inquiry into the riding and handling of FIREPUBLICGAME by Jockey TM Wan in the above race. Evidence were taken from Jockey TM Wan, the rider of FIREPUBLICGAME and Trainer SB Tan, the trainer of FIREPUBLICGAME.
After considering the evidence and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards found Jockey TM Wan guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
The particulars of the charge are:
1) From shortly after the start to the 600M, he unnecessarily restrained FIREPUBLICGAME;
2) From the 600M to the 400M, he failed to let FIREPUBLICGAME to improve when there was opportunity to do so.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey TM Wan’s riding records and mitigating factors. Jockey TM Wan was suspended from riding in races, trials and trackwork for a period of six (6) months with immediate effect from Monday, 23rd April 2018 and to expire on Monday, 22nd October 2018, both dates inclusive. He was also advised of the provisions of MRA Rule 48(2) & 48(3). In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20,000/= (Malaysian Ringgit: Twenty Thousand only). He was advised of his right of appeal (12.26pm).
Jockey TM Wan subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a stay of sentence on the 23rd April 2018. His application for a stay was considered and granted at 3.00pm on 23rd April 2018. His appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.
At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Monday, 23rd April 2018, Jockey TM Wan, the rider of FIREPUBLICGAME pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding the FIREPUBLICGAME at about the 300M, he shifted inward under the whip when insufficiently clear of GREAT GERONIMO (HS Gill), resulting in GREAT GERONIMO having to check and lost ground.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey TM Wan’s guilty plea and his disciplinary record. Jockey TM Wan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Monday, 23rd April 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 29th April 2018, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (12.35pm).

RACE 2 (R514) CLASS 4 – 1200m(lc) – CROCUS HANDICAP
Acting on veterinary advice that RAJA MAHESA (App S Saddam) cast its off hind leg on the back gates and had sustained a cut, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.05pm. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HUSSONATOR (J Mallyon) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.
AMAZING (App KC Wong) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CROWN STAR (Lou Ho), HUSSONATOR and AMAZING revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer F Maynard as to the improved performance of MAZANDARAN (Z Khairil) today. He stated that he had changed the gelding’s training pattern and had freshened him up. He also stated that MAZANDARAN had trialed well on Tuesday, 17th April 2018 in Kuala Lumpur and he expected an improved performance today. His explanation was noted.

RACE 3 (R515) CLASS 3 – 1400m(lc) – IRIS HANDICAP
Q NINE MAGIC 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.
NOTHING TO LOSE (SU Lim) was slow to begin.
From the 1300M, Q NINE MAGIC (App S Saddam) which was racing tight on the inside of BRAVE MALALA (App J Daniel), shifted away from BRAVE MALALA which had shifted in and as a result, FLYING DARCI (Lou Ho) was tightened onto NOBLE LIAISON (HS Gill). Shortly thereafter, Q NINE MAGIC continued to lay in and as a result, NOBLE LIAISON had to be steadied when racing in restricted room for some distance.
App J Daniel, the rider of BRAVE MALALA in the presence of Assistant Trainer, Mr. Morli Baharu was shown the vision of the incident and advised to give runners on his inside more room in future.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NOBLE LIAISON was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for misconduct in that his conduct towards App J Daniel, the rider of BRAVE MALALA, was unbecoming of a professional jockey after the running of this race.
HELLO SAYANG (App KC Wong) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HELLO SAYANG, NOBLE LIAISON, KEEN DRAGON (App AM Aizat) and ILUMINADO (J Chuah) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GABBAR (Y Aify) returned lame off fore and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R516) CLASS 5 - 1600m(lc) – DOUBLE ROCK ROSE HANDICAP
App AK Lim, the rider of GOLD COAST CAPTAIN reported that his mount was not striding out freely.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MESSI (Z Khairil), LUCK DRAGON (App KC Wong), GLORY AGE (App KC Tham) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GLORY AGE returned having cast its off fore plate

RACE 6 (R518) CLASS 5 – 1400m (sc) – BLUESTAR HANDICAP
RED SAPPHIRE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GOLDEN EMPIRE (App M Sathiaa) jumped away awkwardly and as a result, lost its position shortly after the start.
JETSTAR EAGLE (J Chuah) was slow to begin.
REWARDING SMILE (M Yusri) shifted out making the first turn, resulting in ULTIMATE HERO (HS Gill) having to be steadied and GOLDEN EMPIRE also having to be steadied and being taken out.
REWARDING SMILE had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the race and had to be continually restrained.
JETSTAR EAGLE had to be steadied passing the 1200M to avoid the heels of COMMODORE LINCOLN (Y Aify).
REWARDING SMILE laid out racing to the 800M and took ULTIMATE HERO wider on the track.
REWARDING SMILE and ULTIMATE HERO raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
EMPIRE BAY (App AK Lim) had to check racing to the 250M when JETSTAR EAGLE shifted out and at the same time, COMMODORE LINCOLN shifted in.
Post-race veterinary examinations of RUSH (App S Saddam), FRANCES (App L De Souza), GOLDEN EMPIRE and DAWN PROSPECT (F Yap) revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 7 (R519) CLASS 5 – 1200m (sc) – WINTER ACONITE HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of WAR LORD as its transfer documentation was not in order.
OUR MATE CHARLIE, a course scratching as it had sustained a cut near hind pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on veterinary advice that MACHUNG STAR which fell in the holding yard and had sustained cuts to its left knee, left fetlock and left hock, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.09pm. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
WHISPERINTHEWIND (App J Daniel) jumped away awkwardly and got its head up.
App CK Khaw, the rider of GOOD VIBRATIONS reported that shortly after the start, his saddle slipped forward and in the straight, he was unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner, placing him at a disadvantage. As a result, he had to ease his mount down over the final 150M.
App J Daniel, the rider of WHISPERINTHEWIND reported that his mount could not handle the going.
Jockey S Anandan, the rider of BAIL OUT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BAIL OUT revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of WHISPERINTHEWIND and GOOD VIBRATIONS revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 8 (R520) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) – DAFFODIL HANDICAP
The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of DIVERGENT as its transfer documentation was not in order.
ROBBEN (F Yap) was slow into stride.
ALWAYS D’GREAT (App CK Khaw) laid out under pressure over the final stages of the race and finished wider on the track.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LIM’S ACTION (HS Gill), SNAGGLE PUSS (S Salee) and ROBBEN revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 9 (R521) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) – LILAC STAKES
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BIG LIGHTNING, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LUKE MAN (Lou Ho) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 1000M, TEN SENSE WIN (App M Sathiaa) fell. STAR QUALITY (App KC Wong) which was following, fell over the fallen horse. MIA (App L De Souza) which following, was severely hampered by TEN SENSE WIN. TRUSON (App I Firdzriel) and THESE STREETS (App CK Khaw) were also severely hampered in avoiding this incident.
As a result of the incident, App L De Souza, the rider of MIA lost his irons for the remainder of the race. After reviewing the vision, the Panel of Stewards deemed this incident an accident. The Track Manager inspected the track at the incident and was satisfied that it was safe.
App KC Wong and App M Sathiaa, the riders of STAR QUALITY and TEN SENSE WIN respectively were exempted from weighing-in. They were sent to hospital for observations.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR QUALITY returned having injured its near fore fetlock and TEN SENSE WIN had sustained severe injuries and was humanely euthanized. STAR QUALITY will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

RACE 10 (R522) CLASS 4 – 1200m (sc) – GRAPE HYACINTH HANDICAP
IDEAL GUIDE 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.
Steady rain fell prior and during the running of this race.
BRISTOL DIAMOND (HS Gill) was slow to begin.
KUANTAN HILL (App P Mogun) jumped away awkwardly and had to be steadied on two occasions shortly after the start and lost ground. App P Mogun explained that he had to steady his mount after the start due to the poor visibility.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BRISTOL DIAMOND and IDEAL GUIDE (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.
All riders returned an average of 0.5kgs over.