STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2022

DAY 2, SUNDAY – 9^th OCTOBER 2022

RACE 1 (R1186)         CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)     COMMANDER HANDICAP 

Approaching the 1500M-mark, ROCK N ROLL (App R Nuqman)  shifted inwards, resulting in SEVEN SUNDAE (Y Aify) clipping its heels, stumbling and dislodging Jockey Y Aify.   NOVA FACTOR (AM Aizat) and HEARTS OF GOLD (App SN Shiva) which were following, both had to take evasive actions in this incident.

At a subsequent inquiry, App R Nuqman, the rider of ROCK N ROLL in the presence of his acting master, Trainer I Ismadi, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting inwards, when insufficiently clear of SEVEN SUNDAE, resulting in SEVEN SUNDAE clipping its heels, stumbling and Jockey Y Aify being dislodged.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App R Nuqman’s guilty plea, disciplinary records and mitigating factors.  App R Nuqman was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) race days, effective from Monday, 10^th October 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 23^rd October 2022, both dates inclusive.  He was informed of his right of appeal (2.35pm).

GENERAL REPORT –PRTC

PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2022, DAY 1, SUNDAY, 2^ND OCTOBER 2022

RACE 11 (R1154) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M (sc) BLACK NAPED ORIOLE HANDICAP 

The Panel of Stewards today concluded an Inquiry into the running and handling of POLO BOY, trained by Trainer S Siva and ridden by Jockey K Eirwan  in the above race.

Jockey K Eirwan pleaded 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:

• He feigned the use of his whip on several occasions in the straight.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey K Eirwan’s guilty plea, riding records and mitigating factors.   He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, effective from today, Sunday, 9^th October 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 8^th April 2023, both dates inclusive.  In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20,000/-.  He was advised of his right of appeal (1:30pm).

PENANG OCTOBER MEETING 2022  

SATURDAY, 8^TH OCTOBER 2022

RACE 2 (R1180) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M 

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLD SKY TRILLION returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.  Despite this report, the Stewards were not satisfied with the manner in which this gelding was ridden and decided to open an Inquiry into the running and handling of GOLD SKY TRILLION.

After taking evidence from Trainer K Ananthen, the trainer of GOLD SKY TRILLION and App A Saran  in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan and after reviewing the video.   App A Saran was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a) in that whilst riding GOLD SKY TRILLION, he failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that GOLD SKY TRILLION was given full opportunity of winning or of obtaining the best possible placing.

The particulars of the charge were that:-

• at about the 1100M-mark, he took his mount approximately 6 horses wide for no apparent reason;
• he continued to race 5-6 horses wide around the turn and into the straight, covering unnecessary ground;
• he entered the home straight wide and took hold of his mount in the straight, restraining it when it was running on strongly, finishing in second place, 1 length off the winner.

When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of this case, App A Saran’s riding record and his points of mitigation.  After considering the provisions of MRA Rule 44(8)(a), App A Saran was disqualified from riding in races for a period of twelve (12) months with effect from Sunday, 9^th October 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 8^th October 2023, both days inclusive.  In addition, he was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Thirty Thousand).   He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.55pm).

INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-3879” WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM APP M EKDIHAR ON 4^TH SEPTEMBER 2022 AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB SEPTEMBER MEETING 2022 RETURNING POSITIVE TO “MITRAGYNINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES

The Panel of Stewards concluded the Inquiry into the above matter on Friday, 7^th October 2022 at the Perak Turf Club.

Evidence was taken from App M Ekdihar in the presence of his Employing Trainer, SY Lim, and Dr. Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory.

App M Ekdihar pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3) (b) and the particulars of the charge were that a urine sample coded J-3879, submitted by him on 4^th September, 2022 at the Perak Turf Club September Meeting 2022, upon analysis, revealed the presence of Mitragynine, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.

In deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account his guilty plea and his clean record.  App M Ekdihar was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months backdated to Saturday, 17^th September 2022 on which is the date when he was stood down from riding and to expire on Thursday, 16^th March 2023, both dates inclusive.  He was informed of his Right of Appeal (2.25pm).

Apprentice M Ekdihar was informed that he would be required to provide a clear urine sample for analysis before resuming riding track work/barrier trials and tests.