STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY/JUNE (GOLD VASE) MEETING 2018

SUNDAY – 27th MAY 2018

STATE OF TRACK: Soft

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Chairman

Y Bhg Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan  – Racing Steward (except Race 11)

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward – Race 11 only   

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

3

LUCK SUCCESS

App KC Tham

R Rueven

Under suspension

9

SNOW DANCER

Lou Ho

SU Lim

Medical

10

LIM’S CHARGE

C Goon

Y Aify

Medical

RACE 1 (R673)  CLASS 5 – 1200m(lc) – NEED YOU BADLY 1970 HANDICAP

METEOR TWO (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly.

VALBERRY (S Anandan) was slow to begin.

The saddle on SUPER RED slipped to the off side at about the 600M, resulting in   Jockey S Sandana becoming severely unbalanced and was dislodged.   RANGITAIKI (J Mallyon) and VALBERRY which were following, had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen rider.

Jockey S Sandana was exempted from weighing-in and was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer who passed him fit to fulfil the remainder of his engagements today.  The Panel of Stewards examined his gear and were satisfied that it was in satisfactory condition.

Post-race veterinary examinations of METEOR TWO and SUPER RED revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

1

MISS BLANCHETT

R Rueven

1.13.9

2nd

8

ANAK PENANG

Z Khairil

4

3rd

11

BLADEMEISTER

J Chuah

Nk

4th

3

DAWN PROSPECT

F Yap

2 ¼

RACE 2 (R674)  CLASS 4  – 1400m(lc) – SPRUCE 1966 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors LIM’S ACTION and NATURE IS NATURE,  both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen eye lid and a bruised near fore sole respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor LIGHTNING HERO was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

GOLDEN DIAMOND which was down 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that EAGLESHAM had injured its left nose, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 12.33pm.   EAGLESHAM will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer HS  Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on GOLDEN DIAMOND (A Auchuruz).

GOLDEN DIAMOND stood and was slow to begin.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of ONE FOR ALL pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to the 1100M, ONE FOR ALL shifted in when insufficiently clear of EYEOFTHETIGER (J Chuah), resulting in that horse having to clip heels and check, resulting in EYEOFTHETIGER clipping its heels and stumbled. 

Jockey Z Khairil was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days.   Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Panel of Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey Z Khairil’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 4th June 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 16th June 2018, both dates inclusive.  He was advised of his right of appeal (3.30pm).

LIM’S SIGNATURE (C Goon) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

Racing to the 400M, PLATINUM LIFE (App J Daniel) shifted in and raced tight on the outside of HALO INSPIRE (M Yusri), causing HALO INSPIRE to be tightened for room. 

HALO INSPIRE had to be steadied racing to the 100M when PLATINUM LIFE rolled in.  App J Daniel, the rider of PLATINUM LIFE was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future.  Jockey M Yusri, the rider of HALO INSPIRE was advised not to make unnecessary contact with his arm when racing tight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of IDYLLIC SCENERY (HS Gill) and OUR GENIUS (App S Rosmizan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EYEOFTHETIGER (J Chuah) returned having cast both its fore plates.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

1

GOLDEN CASINO

SU Lim

1.26.1

2nd

7

PLATINUM LIFE

App J Daniel

1 ¼

3rd

4

HALO INSPIRE

M Yusri

1 ¼

4th

6

ONE FOR ALL

Z Khairil

6

RACE 3 (R675)  CLASS 4  – 1400m(lc) – FRASER’S HILL 1965 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptors FLYING WINNER and PEACH BOWL were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

As there was no suitable apprentice jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace App KC Tham as the rider of LUCK SUCCESS.

LEON (Z Khairil) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

LIM’S GREETING (Y Aify) was checked shortly after the start when MOLLY BROWNE (S Sandana) shifted out and CROWN STAR (SU Lim) shifted in.

LUCK SUCCESS had to be steadied racing to the 1300M to avoid LEON (Z Khairil) which was taken in by BAHAR (App S Saddam) which in turn was taken in by WILLIAM KING (Lou Ho).   An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of CROWN STAR reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CHERISH (J Low), MOLLY BROWNE, TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT (App CK Khaw) and CROWN STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

5

LUCK SUCCESS

R Rueven

1.26.7

2nd

13

BAHAR

App S Saddam

2

3rd

3

WILLIAM KING

Lou Ho

1 ¾

4th

11

YOU ARE GENIUS

App S Rosmizan

¾

RACE 4 (R676)  CLASS 5 – 1600m(lc) – GENERAL TRONG III 1973 HANDICAP

CHINESE STREET, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SUPERB SEVEN (Z Khairil) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SUPERB SEVEN reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPERB SEVEN, CAMERA STELLATA and SHARP KNIGHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that JACKWIN had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 92(3)(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

3

JETSTAR EAGLE

App AK Lim

1.41.6

2nd

7

BALBOA

HS Gill

2 ½

3rd

8

PISCES JET

S Anandan

½

4th

10

GLORY KID

App S Saddam

Hd

RACE 5 (R677)   CLASS 5 – 1600m (lc)  – ACHILLES II 1972 HANDICAP

SONIC-X, a course scratching as it had colic, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

After being loaded, COLD WAR (Y Aify) was restless, reared and cast its fore legs in the partition of the barriers.  COLD WAR and GET THE LOTSKI (F Yap) were removed from their barriers, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

GASSUR (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.

From the 1400M until the 800M, GASSUR commenced to over-race and continued to get its head up and raced ungenerously.

GASSUR raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight and laid in at the 200M.

App AM Aizat, the rider of SWAN SONG and App M Sathiaa, the rider of GOLDEN EMPIRE both reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

Jockey S Sandana, the rider of GRAND SHOW reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of GRAND SHOW revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GASSUR revealed that the gelding had returned with a cut on its right hock whilst SWAN SONG and LUCK DRAGON revealed no obvious abnormality.  GASSUR will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

When questioned, Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of GASSUR stated that the gelding had a tendency to over-race.  App S Saddam, the rider of GASSUR in the presence of his master Trainer Evert Van Breukelen stated that GASSUR jumped away awkwardly and raced keenly, throwing its head up when being steadied.  In the straight, GASSUR ran on fiercely.  Their explanations were noted.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

3

JOYFUL

App AK Lim

1.41.9

2nd

2

SING ENERGY

HS Gill

1

3rd

5

COLD WAR

Y Aify

5

4th

4

RUSH

M Ganeesh

Sh

RACE 6 (R678)   CLASS 4 – 1100m (str) – NASHOR 1963 HANDICAP

PACHELBEL’S CANON (Z Khairil) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of LIKE A JET reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

App AM Aizat, the rider of WAR LORD reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of WAR LORD revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL, LIKE A JET and SECRET SPICE revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey SU Lim, the rider of PROUD PINOY and Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of PROUD PINOY.  Trainer F Maynard explained that his instructions were to get a good jump and race midfield.  Jockey SU Lim stated that PROUD PINOY raced greenly on the straight course and finished the race off fairly.  Their explanations were noted.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

2

EL CONDOR

Lou Ho

1.05.2

2nd

9

ASPREY

S Salee

1 ¼

3rd

10

HIGHLAND FALCON

App S Hafis

¾

4th

4

PROUD PINOY

SU Lim

Hd

RACE 7 (R679)   ENRICH STAKES A  – 1100m (str) –LIGHTNING FLASH 1961 STAKES [SET-WEIGHTS]

AL VALORE and EATONS GOLD, both course scratching as they had respiratory allergy and sustained a bruised right knee respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor ALWAYS D’GREAT was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Acting on a report from the Club Veterinary Surgeon that CHOPIN’S NOCTURNE was unable to oblige a pre-race blood sample as it was unmanageable, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of gelding under MRA Rule 134(2)(a)(ii) at 1.39pm. 

HAPPY SIXTYSIX which was up 23kgs and GOLDEN KINGDOM which was down 30kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

NOTHING TO LOSE (SU Lim) and TARZAN BOY (J Low) were slow to begin.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of NOTHING TO LOSE reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MR ARMSTRONG (Y Aify), Q NINE MAGIC (R Rueven), HELLO SAYANG (App J Daniel) and ROYAL GREEN (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

12

PISCES STAR

App CK Khaw

1.05.1

2nd

14

TARZAN BOY

J Low

Nk

3rd

1

TIDAL WAVE

A Aucharuz

1 ½

4th

13

GOLDEN KINGDOM

HK Cheng

¾

RACE 8 (R680)  CLASS 4  – 1100m(str) – ESKDALE CHIEF 1962 HANDICAP

BERCHAM, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HOFFMAN and OUR RIVER DANCER which were up 27kgs and 16kgs respectively in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

Trainer HS  Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on WINNING MAN (App AM Aizat).

BIG BIT COIN (M Zairi)  was slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of OK KID (F Yap), HOFFMAN (R Rueven) and OUR RIVER DANCER (App S Rosmizan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

8

LARCENY

S Salee

1.05.7

2nd

3

RAINBOW NATION

Y Aify

½

3rd

1

LUCKY DAPPER

Z Khairil

1 ¼

4th

7

ARIEL

Lou Ho

1

RACE 9 (R681)   CLASS 5 – 1200m(sc) – HAWAII II 1971 HANDICAP

SILENT DREAMS (M Yusri) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

Acting on a report from the Club Medical Officer that Jockey C Goon was unwell  whilst parading behind the barriers, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of  GERMAN SPEED at 4.24pm.  Jockey C Goon was stood down by the Club Medical Officer for the day.   

NAPOLEON (App P Mogun) jumped awkwardly and veered outwards at the start.

After jumping, the near side iron of MILITARY STAR came off, resulting in App S  Saddam being dislodged.   The Panel of Stewards examined his gear and were satisfied that his gear was in satisfactory condition.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LIM’S RANGER (HS Gill), MILITARY STAR and ARCHAEOLOGY (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

12

CASPER

S Anandan

1.13.9

2nd

7

LOYALTY’S ANGEL

R Rueven

½

3rd

4

BLAZING STEED

J Chuah

1

4th

5

SNOW DANCER

SU Lim

3

RACE 10 (R682)   CLASS 5 – 1200m(sc) – LOONSHIANG 1969 HANDICAP

REAL HERO, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near hind cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey C Goon as the rider of LIM’S CHARGE as the latter was stood down.

MR DREAMMAN (J Mallyon) jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly.

HS Gill, the rider of SOON YOU THINK reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

SPARKLER (App CK Khaw) had to be steadied racing to the 100M and shifted to the outside of SUNTZU (Z Khairil) for clear running when that gelding rolled in.  Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SUNTZU was shown the video of the incident and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ANAK WARRIOR (SU Lim) and ZAC GALLANT (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App CK Khaw, the rider of SPARKLER, placed 2nd against SUNTZU, being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at the 100M.

After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race.  The objection was overruled and the results stood.

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

1

SUNTZU

Z Khairil

1.14.2

2nd

7

SPARKLER

App CK Khaw

2 ¼

3rd

2

COMMON SENSE

F Yap

½

4th

3

BORN A FIGHTER

J Chuah

2 ¼

RACE 11 (R683)   CLASS 5 – 1200m(sc) – KING’S KNIGHT 1967 HANDICAP

SECOND CHANCE which was up 23kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Trainer PK Leong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on MIRACLE KID (CK Tan).

BAIL OUT (S Anandan) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the race.

OUR FRIENDLY DIVA (Z Khairil) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

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, BAIL OUT will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of OUR FRIENDLY DIVA, DARK EXPRESS (SU Lim) and SECOND CHANCE (App I Firdzriel) revealed no obvious abnormality

Placing

Horse

number

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

3

FIELD FORCE

App AK Lim

1.14.1

2nd

6

VRAAD

F Yap

2

3rd

2

SUPER DRAGON

App AM Aizat

½

4th

8

SEE FOR YOURSELF

S Sandana

1 ¼

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22//03/2018 to 21/04/2018 and as such, will each be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again:-

1.  BLACK DIAMOND (R463) – Tr PK Leong – Hobday – 1000M/Vet

2.  SMIDDY BRYNE (W513) – Tr Lawson Moy – Hobday – 1000M/Vet

3.  MAXIM DRAGON (C513) – Tr S Cook – Castration – Vet examination only

4.  MEDIATOR (C478) – Tr Wayne Lim – Arthroscopy right knee – 1000M/Vet

5.  RACING MAN (J428) – Tr Evert van Breukelen – Arthroscopy left knee – 1000M/Vet


PANEL OF STEWARDS’ INQUIRY INTO THE RIDING AND HANDLING OF “SUPREME STAR”, RIDDEN BY JOCKEY TM WAN IN RACE 3 (R633) CLASS 5 – 1200m(lc) – 1952 SPORTING GESTURE HANDICAP – PERAK MAY (GOLD VASE) MEETING 2018 –  SATURDAY – 19th MAY 2018.

The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry on Thursday, 24th May 2018 into the riding and handling of SUPREME STAR.  Evidence were taken from Jockey TM Wan, the rider of SUPREME STAR and Trainer PK Leong, the trainer of SUPREME STAR. 

After considering all the evidence and reviewing the videos, Jockey TM Wan, the rider of SUPREME STAR was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding SUPREME STAR in the above race, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures to ensure that SUPREME STAR was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge are:

  1. He failed to give SUPREME STAR sufficient rein on jumping, resulting in the horse throwing its head up and losing ground. 
  2. From shortly after the start, until about the 800M, he unnecessarily over-restrained SUPREME STAR and failed to let it stride out when it was reasonable to do so;
  3. From the 800M until entering the straight, he raced wide when it was reasonable and permissible to race closer to the rail;
  4. Inside the 400M, he shifted his body weight, resulting in SUPREME STAR becoming unbalanced.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account the evidence of this case, Jockey TM Wan’s point of mitigation and his riding record.   Jockey TM Wan was disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months with immediate effect from today, Thursday, 24th May 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 23rd November 2019, both dates inclusive.   In addition, he was also fined a sum of RM40,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Forty Thousand only.)   He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12.30pm).

Trainer PK Leong’s evidence was noted.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC – cont’d

WITHDRAWAL OF APPEAL AGAINST THE FOUR (4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IMPOSED ON KC THAM IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIDING AND HANDLING OF “EMPIRE BAY” IN RACE 8 ON SUNDAY, 4th MARCH 2018 OF THE PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2018.

App KC Tham (EMPIRE BAY) in the presence of his master Trainer PK Leong was stood down today following the letter dated 24th May 2018 from his legal adviser that he is withdrawing his EMPIRE BAY appeal with immediate effect.    App KC Tham’s four (4) months suspension will commenced from 24th May 2018 and to expire on 23rd September 2018, both dates inclusive.


PRTC – SUNDAY – 27th MAY 2018

NON-ACCEPTORS    TEST IMPOSED

Race

Horse(s)

Finding/Reason   

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

RED EASTERN

Dropped in condition

Vet examination

 

4

ELITE GUSTAVO

Dropped in condition

Vet examination

 

4

GREAT PRINCE

Bruised near fore cannon

Vet examination

 

5

SUCCESSION

Bruised both fore fetlock

Vet examination

 

5

COMMODORE LINCOLN

Bruised off fore foot

Vet examination

 

5

KING SAVINSKY

Swollen off fore joint

Vet examination

 

6

SILVER WIND

Sore back

Vet examination

 

6

WAR STORY

Bruised both hind ergot

Vet examination

 

10

WE’RE THE WORLD

Bruised right knee

Vet examination

 

10

DELTA WING

Bruised back

Vet examination

 

11

MAGIC RANGER

Bruised off fore foot

Vet examination

 

PRTC – SUNDAY – 27th MAY 2018

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

Nil

   

2

LIM’S ACTION, NATURE IS NATURE & EAGLESHAM

Vet examination each

 

3

Nil

   

4

CHINESE STREET

Vet examination

 

4

JACKWIN

Bleeder’s test

[barred 3 mths]

4

SUPERB SEVEN

1000M & vet exam.

 

5

SONIC-X & GASSUR

Vet examination each

 

6

Nil

   

7

AL VALORE &  EATONS GOLD

Vet examination each

 

8

BERCHAM

Vet examination

 

9

Nil

   

10

REAL HERO

Vet examination

 

11

BAIL OUT

1000M & vet exam.

 

SUMMARY

Fine (s)

R3  19/5/2018

Jockey TM Wan (SUPREME STAR) – fined RM40,000/= under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with 44(8)(a).

 

R2

Trainer HS  Lim (GOLDEN DIAMOND) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours.

 

R8

Trainer HS  Lim (WINNING MAN) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours.

 

R11

Trainer PK Leong (MIRACLE KID) – fined RM100/- under MRA 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours.

Suspension (s)

R2

Jockey Z Khairil (ONE FOR ALL) – suspended 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).

Disqualification

R3  19/5/2018

Jockey TM Wan (SUPREME STAR) – disqualified 18 months under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with 44(8)(a).

     

Follow-up (s)

R3

Incident at about the 1300M