RACE 2 (R268) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc)
KHAN PEGASUS, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore and hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As App WW Cheah was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Sia to replace him as the rider of TRIPLE ONE STAR.
ATTENTION (App S Shazmin) reared up on jumping.
RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of MAESTRO was found 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 that from about the 1400M-mark to the end of the race, he raced MAESTRO five to six wide, covering unnecessary ground. In the opinion of the Panel of Stewards, placing the gelding at a disadvantage.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey AK Lim’s disciplinary record and mitigating factors. Jockey AK Lim was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Monday, 13th March 2023 and to expire on Monday, 12th June 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5:25pm).
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.

RACE 3 (R269) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)
I AM KHAN, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
GAIN ECLIPSE which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
JULIUS CAESAR (S Saddam) showed no pace despite being urged.
At about the 800M-mark, VAIN TYCOON (App S Sia) threw its head up when being steadied rounding the turn.
App A Nazir, the rider of GAIN ECLIPSE in the presence of his acting Trainer K Coetzee was questioned regarding the start, resulting in GAIN ECLIPSE throwing its head up. After hearing all the evidence and reviewing the videos, the Panel of Stewards decided to give App A Nazir the benefit of doubt and warned him that he must give sufficient reins to secure a good jump, failing which action will be taken against him in future.
A post-race veterinary examination of JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. JULIUS CAESAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

RACE 4 (R270) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100m (sc)
GOLDEN ROOSTER, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SIEW YUK (SS Vanan) which was slow into stride, dipped approaching the 1000M-mark and thereafter, again dipped at about the 500M-mark.
At about the 900, CROWN STAR (J Low) had to steady and losing his position when BROADWAY SUCCESS (KP Lim) rolled inwards and SPEEDY DEMON (S Salee) rolled outwards.
CROWN STAR and PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of SIEW YUK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SIEW YUK revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CROWN STAR, BROADWAY SUCCESS and PONTIANAK and revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 5 (R271) CLASS 4(A) –1200m(sc)
TITAN PEGASUS (AK Lim), MIRACLE (L De Souza) and TEOCHEW KID (SS Vanan) were examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.
MR DJ (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TEOCHEW KID broke his whip during the running.
Passing the 250M-mark, MELTING POINT (App S Shazmin) shifted out over the heel of EXDREAM (HS Gill) for a clear running, however the gelding continued to lay out, finishing the race wide, despite his efforts to keep his mount straight. App S Shazmin, the rider of MELTING POINT in the presence of his acting master Trainer HY Cheng was shown the video of his ride and he was advised to make greater effort to keep his mount straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TITAN PEGASUS and MR DJ revealed no obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 (R272) BANDED 51-74 [SET WEIGHTS]– 1400m (sc)
MR G, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
App A Azizi was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on RS DIAGO. The Panel of Stewards permitted App R Ruwaidy to replace him.
RS DIAGO (App R Ruwaidy) was slow into stride.
QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 500M-mark, SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) had to steady when racing tight on the inside of YOU ROKK (L De Souza).
Post-race veterinary examinations of NOT USUAL PRINCE (HS Gill) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again and SILENT BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality.