Perak Meeting – 23 Feb 20

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

3^rd DAY – SUNDAY – 23rd FEBRUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R266) CLASS 4(B) – 1100m(str) CHORIZEMA HANDICAP

STAR CHOICE which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

Passing the 300M, SMART RACER (App N Varmah) got its rein caught in the mane for a short distance.

Approaching the 250M, WORLD HARMONY (App S Saddam) got his whip caught in the rein.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of ALL SERENE was shown the vision of his ride over the concluding stages of the race and was advised that he must ensure that he rides all his mounts out to the finish.

App S Saddam, the rider of WORLD HARMONY reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of WORLD HARMONY revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER LINE (HS Gill) and HAPPY DAYZ (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and CRACKING TOTTIE (SS Vanan) returned lame near fore. As such, CRACKING TOTTIE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	ORIENTAL SPIRIT	App CK Khaw	1:03.2
2^nd	3	PROVOCATEUR	J De Souza		2 ¼
3^rd	5	FRANKLY MY DEAR	S Anandan		¾
4^th	4	D’GREAT PRIDE	HK Cheng		Nk

RACE 2 (R267) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m(str) SILVER SPURFLOWER HANDICAP

HUN YEANG ROAD, PURPLE RAIN and JULIUS CAESAR, all course scratching as they had sustained a bruised left knee, bruised near fore sole and bruised near fore cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ZAC ACE which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

POMP (S Anandan) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start.

LUKE MAN (R Rueven) jumped away awkwardly.

PRESTO (App N Varmah) laid in away from the whip over the final 200M.

SUPER HERO (KC Wong) was held up for clear running from the 100M until the finish of the race.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of POMP reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of POMP revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TRIPLE ONE STAR (App L De Souza) and SUPER HERO revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SPEEDY DEMON (S Salee) 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)]
1^st	1	CERDAN	App CK Khaw	1:02.7	–
2^nd	6	SO ON	K Eirwan	–	Hd
3^rd	7	ALWAYS D’GREAT	J De Souza	–	6
4^th	12	ZAC ACE	HK Cheng	–	Nk

RACE 3 (R268) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m(lc) BOTTLEBRUSHES STAKES

GOLDEN SWORD, TERMS OF REFERENCE and ELUSIVE EMPEROR, both course scratching as they had fever, sustained a cut to its off fore heel bulb and a bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GOLDEN TYCOON which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

MR NEVERMIND (App S Hafis) jumped away awkwardly.

NOVA STRIKE (App L De Souza) had to be steadied racing to the 1000M to avoid the heels of STAR GENIUS (J Daniel).

ROYAL RULER (S Salee) laid out passing the 800M and as a result, MR NEVERMIND had to be steadied and was taken wider on the track.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RELAU STAR (S Anandan) and BRINGER OF WAR (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	GOLDEN TYCOON	App P Haris	1:09.6	–
2^nd	2	LAUS DEO	R Rueven	–	¾
3^rd	6	STAR GENIUS	J Daniel	–	2 ¼
4^th	1	MR NEVERMIND	App S Hafis	–	1 ¾

RACE 4 (R269) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) STURT’S DESERT PEA HANDICAP

JACKS SECRET and DON’T FORGET THIS, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock and a bruised near hind cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SANGKURIANG which was up 16kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

GOLDEN EMPIRE (App S Saddam) and MOON BABY (HS Gill) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

NOVA DASHING (J De Souza) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.

ROSES FOR ME (KC Wong) was slow into stride.

CALM AND TRANQUIL (App CK Khaw) jumped away awkwardly and bumped COLORADO PRINCE (S Anandan).

GOLDEN EMPIRE jumped away awkwardly and bumped QUASAR (App P Mogun) and shortly thereafter, QUASAR was taken in by SANGKURIANG (WK Yan). As a consequence, GOLDEN EMPIRE lost its position.

NOVA DASHING raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of COLORADO PRINCE reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of COLORADO PRINCE 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.

Jockeys J Daniel and HS Gill, the riders of ONE MORE ACHIEVER and MOON BABY, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ONE MORE ACHIEVER revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and MOON BABY revealed no obvious abnormality. ONE MORE ACHIEVER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SANGKURIANG	WK Yan	1:23.8	–
2^nd	10	QUASAR	App P Mogun	–	9 ¼
3^rd	3	CALM AND TRANQUIL	App CK Khaw	–	4 ¼
4^th	2	ROSES FOR ME	KC Wong	–	3 ¼

RACE 5 (R270) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m(lc) PROTEA HANDICAP

POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) steadied shortly after the start to avoid the heels of NOVA PHOENIX (App CK Khaw).

Jockey J Chuah, the rider of RAMIFICATIONS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of RAMIFICATION revealed no obvious abnormality.

RAMIFICATIONS and POWER EXPRESS which both raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLD POWER (KC Wong) and ONE O NINE (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ALASAMO	App CT Lee	1:24.2	–
2^nd	4	NOVA PHOENIX	App CK Khaw	–	¾
3^rd	5	BALL AND CHAIN	App A Azizi	–	Hd
4^th	9	ASIAN JET	R Rueven	–	1 ¾

RACE 6 (R271) CLASS 5(A) – 1800m (sc) ROYAL BLUEBELL HANDICAP

JETSTAR EAGLE, 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.

Acting on veterinary advice that LIM’S FAIRLY (App R Nuqman) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.35pm. The mare will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (App P Haris) which was fractious in the barrier, have to be removed from its barrier and after veterinary examination, was passed fit to start.

TOP TURF (App SN Shiva) was tightened at the start, when GLORY AGE (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly in and NAPOLEON (App S Saddam) jumped awkwardly out.

Jockey O Chavez, the rider of COMMODORE LINCOLN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of COMMODORE LINCOLN revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of E SUPREME (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	POLO MASTER	R Rueven	1:53.7	–
2^nd	7	LIGHTNING HERO	App CK Khaw	–	Hd
3^rd	5	TOP TURF	App SN Shiva	–	3
4^th	8	RELIC WARRIOR	App P Mogun	–	¾

RACE 7 (R272) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) WARATAH HANDICAP

D’GREAT OPULENT, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BATTLE HORSE which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

JUST NAME IT (R Rueven) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of Q NINE MAGIC reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of Q NINE MAGIC revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY GIANT (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

As App P Haris has ridden his 10^th winner on NORTHERN KNIGHT, he will be entitled to claim 3kgs with effect from Monday, 24^th February 2020.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	NORTHERN KNIGHT	App P Haris	1:24.2	–
2^nd	5	D’GREAT CHANCE	J De Souza	–	3 ¾
3^rd	4	AUSSIE EAGLE	App CK Khaw	–	1 ¼
4^th	6	INTROIT	App L De Souza	–	3 ½

RACE 8 (R273) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc) WAX FLOWER HANDICAP

ANDADO and ELUSIVE GENIUS, both course scratching as they had skin allergy and a bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The saddle on KING POWER (CK Tan) slipped back on jumping.

BELLA VELOCE (App P Haris) had to be steadied shortly after the start to avoid the heels of PARTY GIRL (HS Gill).

App P Haris, the rider of BELLA VELOCE reported that his saddle slipped back at about the 400M, placing him at a disadvantage in riding the mare out.

A post-race veterinary examination of BELLA VELOCE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	VOYAGER	App CK Khaw	1:24.0	–
2^nd	3	AWATERE	App L De Souza	–	1 ¼
3^rd	8	NEVERTHELESS	J Daniel	–	1 ¼
4^th	7	KING POWER	CK Tan	–	4

RACE 9 (R274) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) WATTLE HANDICAP

SANDY’S PRIDE and SPARKLER, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore suspensory ligament and a bruised near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HAPPY START and WINNING STAR which were down 17kgs and 16kgs respectively in body weight since their last run, were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to race.

TWENTYSIXTWELVE (App P Mogun) jumped awkwardly and threw its head up, striking App P Mogun on his face and was inconvenienced for some distance thereafter.

SILVER POWER (App M Lukman) jumped away awkwardly.

The saddle on TAN’S MAESTRO (WK Yan) slipped back during the running.

HAPPY START (J De Souza) had to steady passing the 250M to avoid the heels of POWERFUL STAR (HS Gill) which shifted out.

A post-race veterinary examination of SILVER POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	PERFECT RUN	App L De Souza	0:59.3	–
2^nd	6	SPEEDY AMIGA	KC Wong	–	½
3^rd	8	COMECATCHME	SS Vanan	–	½
4^th	2	HAPPY START	J De Souza	–	3 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	DUTY FIRST	S Muniandy	HS Gill	Medical
3	ROYAL RULER	S Muniandy	S Salee	Medical
9	WINNING STAR	S Muniandy	J Daniel	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST – 3^rd DAY, SUNDAY, 23^rd FEBRUARY 2020

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 23^rd February 2020 (V20/06) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 97 coded blood samples were received from the above mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All samples were analyzed and none failed the pre-race testing criteria.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	GRAND CROSS	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	HATTA	Inflammatory air way disease	Vet examination
5	SCORPION KING	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	BALBOA	Bruise off fore sole	Vet examination
6	JUSTICE GRACE	Bruise off fore sole	Vet examination
6	ARTEMISTER	Sore back	Vet examination
6	SUNNY	Stone bruise right fore	Vet examination
7	TRINITY HONOR	Bruise off fore sole	Vet examination
7	GENERAL MARSHALL	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
8	LUCKY COIN	Bruised off knee	Vet examination
8	D’GREAT COMMAND	Bruised off knee	Vet examination
8	EAGLE SOAR	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 23rd FEBRUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	WORLD HARMONY & CRACKING TOTTIE	1000M/vet each
2	HUN YEANG ROAD, PURPLE RAIN & JULIUS CAESAR	Vet examination each
2	SPEEDY DEMON	Bleeder’s test	[barred 3 mths]
2	POMP	1000M/vet
3	GOLDEN SWORD, TERMS OF REFERENCE & ELUSIVE EMPEROR	Vet examination each
4	JACKS SECRET & DON’T FORGET THIS	Vet examination each
4	ONE MORE ACHIEVER & COLORADO PRINCE	1000M/vet each
5	POWER EXPRESS & RAMIFICATIONS	1000M/vet each
6	JETSTAR EAGLE	Vet examination
6	LIM’S FAIRLY	1000M/vet
7	D’GREAT OPULENT	Vet examination
8	ANDADO & ELUSIVE GENIUS	Vet examination each
9	SANDY’S PRIDE & SPARKLER	Vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension(s)	Nil

Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 22 Feb 20

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

2^nd DAY – SATURDAY – 22nd FEBRUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Williams Balasingam – Chairman

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R259) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) CANBERRA BELLS HANDICAP

FEISTY LEO, a course scratching as it had respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GERMAN SPEED (App R Nuqman) jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Approaching the winning post, GERMAN SPEED ducked out suddenly, unbalancing its rider momentarily.

App R Nuqman, the rider of GERMAN SPEED also reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MY AIM (KC Wong) and BORN A FIGHTER (O Chavez) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	FORTUNE SPIRIT	J De Souza	1:24.9
2^nd	10	TAN’S LEGENDARY	CK Tan		3 ½
3^rd	8	CHERISH	J Chuah		¾
4^th	4	KEEN DRAGON	J Daniel		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R260) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) PINK ROCK LILY HANDICAP

GOLD COAST CAPTAIN, 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.

EMPEROR WARRIOR (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

FRANCES (App CK Khaw) had to check shortly after the start to avoid the heels of JUMBO STAR (HK Cheng) which rolled inwards.

FRANCES was taken wider passing the 900M when RANT AND RAVE (M Yusri) rolled out.

App S Saddam and Jockey S Anandan, the riders of LETHAL WEAPON and ULTIMATE HERO respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of LETHAL WEAPON revealed that the gelding had bled and ULTIMATE HERO revealed no obvious abnormality. LETHAL WEAPON 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ANAK WARRIOR (App P Haris) and GET THE LOTSKI (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RANT AND RAVE 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)]
1^st	3	MORALES	App CT Lee	1:25.4
2^nd	2	FRANCES	App CK Khaw		1 ¾
3^rd	4	RANT AND RAVE	M Yusri		2 ¾
4^th	12	LINING TOGETHER	App L De Souza		1 ¼

RACE 3 (R261) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m(lc) KANGAROO PAW HANDICAP

MR DAVID (App P Haris) jumped away awkwardly outwards and shortly after the start, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SING EXPRESS (S Muniandy).

EASTER MATE (M Yusri) was difficult to settle in the early stages and passing the 1400M, had to check to avoid the heels of LAUGHING BUFFALO (C Goon) and thereafter, continued to pull very hard and was difficult to settle.

DISCRETELY RED (App S Saddam) which was also over-racing, shifted in passing the 1200M, causing EASTER MATE to be steadied and lost ground.

INDOMITABLE SPEED (KC Wong) had to be steadied and shifted out passing the 300M to obtain clear running.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of DIXIELAND ROCK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of DIXIELAND ROCK and LAUGHING BUFFALO which was impounded, revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	PENTAGON	WK Yan	1:37.6
2^nd	8	ORDOS LEGEND	HS Gill		1 ¼
3^rd	10	OLIVER	App S Hafis		5 ¼
4^th	11	INDOMITABLE SPEED	KC Wong		½

RACE 4 (R262) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1600m(lc) DESERT FLAME STAKES

OCULIST which was down 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

OCULIST (J Chuah) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start.

OCULIST broke down passing the 400M, dislodging Jockey J Chuah, who was exempted from weighing in. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that OCULIST had fractured its near fore fetlock and as such, was humanely euthanized.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ROYAL EXPLORER (O Chavez) and HONGCHEN (App S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	DAVINCI	HS Gill	1:36.2
2^nd	3	EL TORDILLO	S Anandan		1 ¼
3^rd	6	ARIF	S Salee		½
4^th	1	SECRET WIN	App L De Souza		Nk

RACE 5 (R263) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m(sc) LILLY PILLY HANDICAP

GRAND SHOW which was up 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

MAGICAL PARK (KC Wong) stood when the gates were released and was steadied shortly after the start to avoid the heels of RED EASTERN (App R Nuqman) which dipped on jumping and shifted outward.

The saddle on DETERMINE TO WIN (WK Yan) slipped backwards shortly after the start.

PEACH BOWL (HK Cheng) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MAGICAL PARK into the gelding’s apparent poor performance today. Jockey KC Wong explained that after being steadied at the start, MAGICAL PARK failed to respond to his riding and he used the whip on several occasions passing the 1200M. He also stated that MAGICAL PARK was under pressure throughout the race and when being ridden out with the whip in the straight, the gelding failed to respond to his riding. His explanations were noted.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DETERMINE TO WIN, GOOD TASTE (M Yusri) and MAGICAL PARK revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	SNOW DANCER	J De Souza	1:24.7
2^nd	4	MERCHANT MARINE	App CK Khaw		¾
3^rd	6	GRAND SHOW	App S Saddam		1 ¾
4^th	8	RED EASTERN	App R Nuqman		½

RACE 6 (R264) OPEN MAIDEN – 1400m (sc) AUSSIE BOX STAKES

[WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]

DARCI SUPER (App S Saddam) and INVICTUS WARRIOR (HS Gill) bumped on jumping away.

DARCI SUPER had to steady to avoid the heels of GOLDEN STATES (App P Haris) passing the 1200M.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	D’GREAT OCEAN	J De Souza	1:23.3
2^nd	1	INVICTUS WARRIOR	HS Gill		2 ¼
3^rd	5	AMAZING DRAGON	App CT Lee		8 ¾
4^th	2	DARCI SUPER	App S Saddam		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R265) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m(sc) GREVILLEA HANDICAP

HANDY BET, ALAN and SWIFT, all course scratching as they had sustained bruised near fore suspensory, bruised back and bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GOLDEN COIN which was down 30kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (CK Tan) had its head turned to the outside when the gates were released and jumped away awkwardly.

GOLDEN COIN (S Salee) and CAVATINA (App P Mogun) were both slow into stride.

D’GREAT LORD (J De Souza) had to be steadied on several occasions from the 900M to the 800M to avoid the heels of MIROTIC (App A Azizi) which was shifting ground in and out.

Jockeys WK Yan, CK Tan and J Daniel, the riders of VICTORY MARCH, NEVERUNCONDITIONAL and MILITARY STAR respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of VICTORY MARCH and NEVERUNCONDITIONAL revealed no obvious abnormality and MILITARY STAR returned with respiratory distress. As such, MILITARY STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT LORD revealed no obvious abnormality and MIROTIC returned broken-winded. As such, MIROTIC will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	15	MIGHTY PHOENIX	App S Hafis	0:58.7
2^nd	7	ARCHER COMPANY	R Rueven		2 ¾
3^rd	5	MARCO POLO	K Eirwan		1 ¾
4^th	2	SATELLITE GOLDEN	HS Gill		Sh

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES

1^ST FEBRUARY 2020 – PENANG TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

A report dated 19^th February 2020 (V20/020) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 3^rd February 2020 for analysis under MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

PANEL OF STEWARDS’ INQUIRY INTO THE RIDING AND HANDLING OF “MARTELLO”, RIDDEN BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY CT LEE IN RACE 8 (R247) – CLASS 5(B) – 1400M(sc) – 1^st DAY, SUNDAY, 16^th FEBRUARY 2020 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App CT Lee, the rider of MARTELLO, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr. Lim Hoon Seng and Trainer C Robert, the trainer of MARTELLO, 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 that:

From about the 1200M to the 800M, he made no effort to get MARTELLO into a better racing position closer to the rail, when he had opportunity to do so;
From about the 800M to the 400M, he continued to race MARTELLO unnecessarily wide.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App CT Lee’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App CT Lee was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, with effect from Monday, 24^th February 2020 and to expire on Sunday, 23^rd August 2020, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (1.05pm)

REPORT OF ANALYSIS:

PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST – 1^ST DAY, SUNDAY, 16^th FEBRUARY 2020

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 16^th February 2020 (V20/04) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 132 coded blood samples were received from the above mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All samples were analyzed and none failed the pre-race testing criteria.

PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST – 2^nd DAY, SATURDAY, 22^nd FEBRUARY 2020

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

The report dated 22^nd February 2020 (V20/05) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 66 coded blood samples were received from the above mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All samples were analyzed and none failed the pre-race testing criteria.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	NOVA BATTLE	Stone bruised off fore	Vet examination
1	THE MILLIONAIRE	Lame right knee	1000M/ Vet exam
3	MURDOCH	Stone bruised right fore	Vet examination
3	JJ STAR	Lame near fore	1000M/ Vet exam
3	LUCK HAPPY	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
3	MULTIBLUE TOSCA	Bruised right eye	Vet examination
4	PENDRAGON PRINCESS	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
4	NOT USUAL PRINCE	Bruised right hock	Vet examination
4	RACER KING	Bruise off fore sole	Vet examination
5	HIGHLAND FALCON	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	LUCK SUCCESS	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	L’KEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	READY TO STRIKE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
7	GRIDIRON	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination

PRTC – SATURDAY – 22ND FEBRUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	FEISTY LEO	Vet examination
1	GERMAN SPEED	One starting stall test
2	GOLD COAST CAPTAIN	Vet examination
2	LETHAL WEAPON & RANT AND RAVE	Bleeder’s test each	[barred 3 months each]
3	Nil
4	Nil
5	PEACH BOWL	1000M/Vet exam.
6	Nil
7	HANDY BET, ALAN & SWIFT	Vet examination each
7	MIROTIC & MILITARY STAR	1000M/Vet exam. each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R8, 1^st day	App CT Lee	MARTELLO	22/2/2020	RM10,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)	App CT Lee	Suspended six (6) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards,

Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 16 Feb 20

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2020

1st DAY – SUNDAY – 16th FEBRUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R240) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m(lc) SUNFLOWER HANDICAP

NAPOLEON (S Anandan) was slow to begin.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JUSTICE GRACE (J Chuah), GET THE LOTSKI (M Yusri) and BALBOA (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	RELIC WARRIOR	App P Mogun	1.38.5	–
2^nd	6	MAGICAL PARK	KC Wong	–	1 ¼
3^rd	3	AGUERO	S Salee	–	½
4^th	8	JETSTAR EAGLE	App CK Khaw	–	Sh

RACE 2 (R241) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m(lc) HIBISCUS HANDICAP

SECOND CHANCE (S Anandan) was slow into stride.

Racing to the 300M, TOP TURF (App SN Shiva) which was laying in, shifted in, resulting in FORTUNE SPIRIT (App I Firdzriel) being taken inwards and passing the 250M, TOP TURF continued to shift in, resulting in FORTUNE SPIRIT being taken inwards again. App SN Shiva, the rider of TOP TURF in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr. K Coetzee was shown the vision of the incidents in the straight and advised that although he has straightened his mount in the first incident, he should have make a greater effort to keep his mount under better control.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App I Firdzriel, the rider of FORTUNE SPIRIT, placed 3rd against TOP TURF, placed 2^nd on grounds of alleged interference between the 300M and 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SECOND CHANCE and IKING (J De Souza) revealed that these geldings had returned lame near fore and lame near hind respectively. Both these geldings will be required to pass a test each (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. KING’S ORDER (SU Lim) which returned broken-winded, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT MAGIC (R Shafiq) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	LUCK HAPPY	J Daniel	1.37.8	–
2^nd	9	TOP TURF	App SN Shiva	–	½
3^rd	10	FORTUNE SPIRIT	App I Firdzriel	–	Nk
4^th	11	GLORY AGE	App CK Khaw	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (R242) COSMO C (SW) – 1600m(lc) ROSE STAKES

MR DAVID (R Rueven) was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.03pm to avoid undue delay, when it lost its near fore plate and could not be re-shod at the barrier.

RACER KING (KC WONG) was slow to begin.

TIC TAC TOE (M Yusri) was very slow to begin.

SOON YOU THINK (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly.

CONGRATU (App P Mogun) had to shift out to avoid the heels of BACK TO THE TOWERS (SU Lim) passing the 400M, to obtain a clear running.

SOON YOU THINK which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of NOT USUAL PRINCE (HS Gill) as to its improved performance today. Trainer K Coetzee stated that at its previous start on 12^th January 2020 at the Perak Derby over 2400M, the horse had not been suited in that race. The Panel of Stewards noted his explanation.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RACER KING, TIC TAC TOE and SOON YOU THINK revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	NOT USUAL PRINCE	HS Gill	1.36.0	–
2^nd	1	BACK TO THE TOWERS	SU Lim	–	1 ½
3^rd	5	CONGRATU	App P Mogun	–	1 ¼
4^th	3	PEER GYNT	App I Firdzriel	–	1 ¾

RACE 4 (R243) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m(lc) CINERARIA HANDICAP

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

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of MR DREYFUSS into that gelding’s poor performance today. Trainer K Coetzee explained that the gelding had not backed up from its start last week in Kuala Lumpur and he was of the opinion that MR DREYFUSS had been racing consistently over the last month and would go for a spell. His explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREYFUSS (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer Evert van Breukelen, the trainer of SOLID BRISK (App S Hafis) into that gelding’s improved performance today. He stated that SOLID BRISK was better-suited by the 1200M in today’s race and had drawn well. His explanations were noted.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of DARK EXPRESS reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of DARK EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH JOSHI (SU Lim) and DARCI SUPER (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SOLID BRISK	App S Hafis	1.11.4	–
2^nd	16	NEVERUNCONDITIONAL	CK Tan	–	2
3^rd	8	RANT AND RAVE	M Yusri	–	¾
4^th	15	MIGHTY PHOENIX	App I Firdzriel	–	Hd

RACE 5 (R244) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m(lc) LILY HANDICAP

LADY LAKSHIMI (App P Mogun) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head about on several occasions.

MY AIM (App S Saddam) had to check to avoid the heels of SWISS ROLL (App S Hafis) racing to the 100M and shifted to obtain a clear running.

LADY LAKSHIMI laid out over the final 50M and finished wider on the track.

Jockeys K Eirwan and R Rueven, the rider of NUMERO UNO and SPECIAL RAIN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of NUMERO UNO and SPECIAL RAIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of YOU ARE GENIUS (S Anandan) revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and SWISS ROLL (App S Hafis) returned having bled. YOU ARE GENIUS will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. SWISS ROLL will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 93(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)]
1^st	13	FLYING SHADOW	SU Lim	1.11.9	–
2^nd	8	COMCATCHME	SS Vanan	–	1 ¼
3^rd	9	LADY LAKSHMI	App P Mogun	–	Nk
4^th	4	SING ROULETTE	KC Wong	–	Nk

RACE 6 (R245) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m (sc) ORCHID STAKES

STREET TAIPAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a corneal ulcer in its right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Due to printing error, MACARTHUR is drawn barrier 2, not 1 as shown on the race card.

Acting on veterinary advice that CROWN STAR (J De Souza) was lame off fore behind the barriers, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.29pm. CROWN STAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

PENDRAGON PRINCESS (App SN Shiva) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head up shortly after the start. App SN Shiva, the rider of PENDRAGON PRINCESS in the presence of his Trainer, Mr. K Coetzee was shown the vision of the start and advised that he must ensure that his mounts get their best possible jump and to ride in a manner to leave no room for query.

BLACK AND WHITE (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly.

Jockey S Anandan, the rider of MACARTHUR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MACARTHUR 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S PIPER (J Chuah) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. LIM’S PIPER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill	1.10.5	–
2^nd	7	SILVER WIND	App S Hafis	–	Nk
3^rd	4	MAGIC CITY	SU Lim	–	6
4^th	3	STAR GENIUS	KC Wong	–	1 ½

RACE 7 (R246) CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc) PEACH BLOSSOM HANDICAP

LUCKY GIANT, a course scratching as it had sustained a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT which was down 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

Acting on veterinary advice that LUKE MAN (KC Wong) was very fractious in the parading area and could not be re-shod in its off hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.05pm.

THAI BAHT (CK Tan) and STIRLING (App S Hafis) were both slow to begin.

WORLD HARMONY (App CT Lee) and STAGESHOW (C Goon) were both slow into stride.

Jockey J De Souza, the rider of D’GREAT EMINENCE dropped his whip at the 50M and was fined a sum of RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

Post-race veterinary examinations of BAKUTEH (S Anandan), SPEEDY DEMON (S Salee) and THAI BAHT revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer KF Wong, the trainer of PURPLE RAIN into that gelding’s improved performance today. Trainer KF Wong explained that the gelding is better-suited by the 1000M race today. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	PURPLE RAIN	J Daniel	0.58.6	–
2^nd	2	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	–	½
3^rd	12	CRACKING TOTTIE	SS Vanan	–	½
4^th	7	ONE FOR ALL	HK Cheng	–	¾

RACE 8 (R247) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) AZALEA HANDICAP

RACING MAN, a course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near hind sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BLACK GHOST which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to race.

MARTELLO (App CT Lee) jumped away awkwardly.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MOON BABY (HS Gill) and GOOD TASTE (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned App CT Lee, the rider of MARTELLO in the presence of his acting Trainer, Mr. C Robert. After taking initial evidence, an Inquiry into the riding and handling of MARTELLO will be held on a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	MEGUSTO	App CK Khaw	1.25.3	–
2^nd	4	ONE O NINE	App S Saddam	–	Sh
3^rd	3	ASIAN JET	R Rueven	–	¾
4^th	1	COLORADO PRINCE	S Anandan	–	½

RACE 9 (R248) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) DAFFODIL HANDICAP

Trainer S Cook is fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove pacifiers and the use of winkers on ARTEMISTER within the stipulated time.

MYSTICAL STAR (App CT Lee) was slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ROSES FOR ME (KC Wong), EMPIRE BAY (HK Cheng) and POWER EXPRESS (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DON’T FORGET THIS (M Yusri) returned with a cut on its near hind cannon and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	PROPLAYER	SU Lim	1.24.1	–
2^nd	8	DON’T FORGET THIS	M Yusri	–	2 ¼
3^rd	3	ALASAMO	J Daniel	–	1 ¾
4^th	5	BALL AND CHAIN	S Muniandy	–	1 ½

RACE 10 (R249) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) PEONY HANDICAP

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

PHAN NEE STAR (App S Hafis) and RAISE ME UP (HK Cheng) were slow to begin.

Passing the 1000M, HAPPY BUFFFALO (C Goon) ran out and continued to race to the outside of the track and on entering the straight, shifted to the outside fence, finishing the race wide. Due to the gelding’s adverse history, HAPPY BUFFALO was suspended from racing for a period of one (1) month, effective Monday, 17^th February 2020 and to expire on Monday, 16^th March 2020, both dates inclusive and thereafter will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests at weekly intervals before being declared to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY BUFFALO revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CHIEF CLERK (KC Wong) and PHAN NEE STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	D’GREAT RISE	J De Souza	1.25.5	–
2^nd	14	TRINITY HONOR	J Chuah	–	1 ¾
3^rd	13	RAISE ME UP	HK Cheng	–	Hd
4^th	7	HAPPY BUFFALO	C Goon	–	¾

RACE 11 (R250) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m (sc) DAISY HANDICAP

Trainer SY Lim is fined RM150/- and is required to pay the full entry fees (RM159.00) for scratching LAUGHING BUFFALO without a Veterinary Certificate under Clause 3.5 of the PRTC Official Programme.

PENTAGON, a course scratching as it had respiratory allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MR DJ (KC Wong) jumped away awkwardly.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT VULTURE (J De Souza) and KING POWER (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BRAHMS AND LISZT (J Daniel) had bled and as such, the gelding will be barred from racing for a period of three (3) months under MRA Rule 93(3)(a)&(b) and thereafter, will be required to pass a Bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey C Goon, the rider of IPOH DASH into the reasons he lost ground between the 800M to the 600M. Jockey C Goon explained that between the 800M to the 600M, he urged IPOH DASH hands and heels, but it failed to respond to his riding until at about the 400M, when he rode with the whip, the gelding finished the race off fairly. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BRISTOL DIAMOND	R Rueven	1.23.9	–
2^nd	4	MULTIBLUE TOSCA	App I Firdzriel	–	Nk
3^rd	5	DISCRETELY RED	App S Saddam	–	4 ¾
4^th	8	IPOH DASH	C Goon	–	½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	LUKE MAN	R Shafiq	KC Wong	Medical
10	D’GREAT RISE	R Shafiq	J De Souza	Medical
10	PARTY GIRL	HS Gill	S Muniandy	Medical
11	D’GREAT VULTURE	R Shafiq	J De Souza	Medical
11	BRISTOL DIAMOND	HS Gill	R Rueven	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd December 2019 to 21st January 2020 and as such, will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo test before being declared to race again:-

1. LAW BY LAW (E544) – Tr BT Lim – arthroscopy left knee – 1000M/vet

2. MR HANKS (E124) – Tr S Ellis – arthroscopy right knee – 1000M/vet

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	NATURAL WATER	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	KING WIN	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
3	D’GREAT LIGHT	Swollen off fore suspensory	Vet examination
3	SING EXPRESS	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
3	SONNY BILL	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	ORDOS LEGEND	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
3	THE JEWELLER	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
4	EASTWOOD	Bruised off fore heels	Vet examination
5	ELAINE LOVER	Fever	Vet examination
7	JULIUS CAESAR	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
8	GRAND SHOW	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	TAN’S LEGENDARY	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
9	ONE MORE ACHIEVER	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
10	GENERAL MARSHALL	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 16th FEBRUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	Nil
2	SECOND CHANCE, KING’S ORDER & IKING	1000M & vet exam. each
3	SOON YOU THINK	1000M & vet exam.
4	ARCHER COMPANY	Vet examination
5	YOU ARE GENIUS	Vet examination
5	SWISS ROLL	Bleeder’s test	[barred 3 mths]
6	STREET TAIPAN	Vet examination
6	CROWN STAR, MACARTHUR & LIM’S PIPER	1000M & vet exam. each
7	LUCKY GIANT	Vet examination
8	RACING MAN	Vet examination
9	DON’T FORGET THIS	Vet examination
10	JJ STAR	Vet examination
10	HAPPY BUFFALO	2 starting stall tests [at weekly intervals]	One (1) month embargo
11	PENTAGON	Vet examination
11	BRAHMS AND LISZT	Bleeder’s test	[barred 3 mths]

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R7	Jockey J De Souza	D’GREAT EMINENCE	16/2/2020	RM250.00	152(5)(a) for negligence
R9	Tr S Cook	ARTEMISTER	16/2/2020	RM250.00	152(5)(a) for negligence
R11	Tr SY Lim	LAUGHING BUFFALO	16/2/2020	RM150.00	Clause 3.5 of Club’s Official Programme

Suspension(s)	Nil

Follow-up(s)	R8	App CT Lee (MARTELLO)

Perak Meeting – 5 January 2020

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2020

2nd DAY – SUNDAY – 5th JANUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R032) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc)

MOON BABY (KC Wong) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

ONE MORE ACHIEVER (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly.

EMPIRE BAY (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly and was bumped by CALM AND TRANQUIL (App L De Souza) on the outside and shortly thereafter, was bumped by GOOD TASTE (M Yusri) on its inside.

GOOD TASTE had a tendency to over-race passing the 1000M.

MOON BABY raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

CALM AND TRANQUIL laid out over the concluding stages and finished wider on the track.

Jockey J Chuah, the rider of RAMIFICATIONS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of RAMIFICATIONS revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of SING DARCI (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	CALM AND TRANQUIL	App L De Souza	1.24.9	–
2^nd	2	CATCH ME GREAT	SU Lim	–	2 ¾
3^rd	8	MOON BABY	KC Wong	–	¾
4^th	1	GOLDEN EMPIRE	App CK Khaw	–	Nk

RACE 2 (R033) CLASS 4(B) – 1400m(lc)

SHANGHAI NIGHTS and PARAGON STAR, both course scratching as they had sustained multiple lacerations and a bruised left knee respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Club Medical Officer certified that Jockey Z Khairil is fit to fulfil his engagements today.

JACKS SECRET (R Rueven) jumped away awkwardly, was slow to begin and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

Jockeys WK Yan and R Rueven, the rider of STAR CHOICE and JACKS SECRET both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of STAR CHOICE and JACKS SECRET revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MR DAVID (Z Khairil) and INTROIT (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	CHIEF CLERK	KC Wong	1.23.6	–
2^nd	10	JJ STAR	J De Souza	–	½
3^rd	6	CRACKING TOTTIE	SS Vanan	–	2 ¾
4^th	5	THE JEWELLER	App S Hafis	–	Sh

RACE 3 (R034) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400m(lc)

The Panel of Stewards confirmed that Jockey J Daniel was entitled to claim 2kgs which was not shown on this race card.

CONGRATU (App I Firdzriel) was slow to begin.

LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill) over-raced in the middle stages of the race.

Jockey WK Yan, the rider of 2^nd place-getter CREATE ABUNDANCE dropped his whip at 350M and was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).

DRAGON HIGH (App P Mogun), the winner dropped his whip at the 250M and was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CONGRATU revealed no obvious abnormality and D’GREAT VULTURE (J De Souza) returned with heat stress. As such, D’GREAT VULTURE will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	DRAGON HIGH	App P Mogun	1.24.4	–
2^nd	2	CREATE ABUNDANCE	WK Yan	–	½
3^rd	9	BLOOD ROYAL	App CK Khaw	–	5 ¼
4^th	4	ME NO MARSH MELLOW	J Daniel	–	½

RACE 4 (R035) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m(lc)

MORALES (App S Saddam) was slow to begin and showed no early pace despite being urged.

FORTUNE SPIRIT (App I Firdzriel) raced greenly passing the 300M and shifted in and when attempting to straighten the gelding, App I Firdzriel accidentally dropped his whip. App I Firdzriel, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer S Cook was advised that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of E SUPREME (App P Mogun) and MORALES revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of MORALES into the poor performance of MORALES today. Trainer K Coetzee could offer no tangible explanation and he was advised to report back to the Stewards should he find anything amiss with the gelding during the week. MORALES which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	SECOND CHANCE	App S Hafis	1.37.1	–
2^nd	2	WILLIAM KING	HS Gill	–	Nk
3^rd	1	BIG BANK	C Goon	–	1
4^th	5	WIRA SAKTI	J De Souza	–	½

RACE 5 (R036) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m(sc)

WINNING STAR which was up 20kgs and MR CONNERY which was down 23kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

As Jockey J Daniel was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey C Goon to replace him on WAR LORD.

ROCKET FIGHTER (S Salee) was slow to begin.

FLYING SHADOW (SU Lim) was checked on jumping away when SPEEDY AMIGA (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly outwards and POWERFUL STAR (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly inwards.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SPEEDY AMIGA and WINNING STAR (CK Tan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SO THE THING	R Rueven	0.58.8	–
2^nd	5	SILVER POWER	App CK Khaw	–	2 ¼
3^rd	7	POWERFUL STAR	HS Gill	–	2 ¼
4^th	9	MR CONNERY	App L De Souza	–	½

RACE 6 (R037) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc)

LUCK SUCCESS 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.

KING FORCE (CK Tan) and BALL AND CHAIN (App S Saddam) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

MR EPIC (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.

PERFECT RUN (App WW Cheah) shifted in off the heels of SAND BANK (App L De Souza) for clear running at the 300M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BEIJING STAR (HS Gill), MR EPIC and RED RACKHAM (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	PERFECT RUN	App WW Cheah	0.58.0	–
2^nd	6	GOLDEN ROOSTER	KC Wong	–	2 ¾
3^rd	5	SAND BANK	App L De Souza	–	1 ¼
4^th	4	BALL AND CHAIN	App S Saddam	–	1 ¼

RACE 7 (R038) CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc)

TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT which was up 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 a report that XENA (HS Gill) was not presented for pre-race sample collection before the designated sample collection cut-off time, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the filly at 4.25pm under MRA Rule 134(2)(a)(i). Trainer S Edwards was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(2)(a)(i).

ASPREY (App S Saddam) clipped the heels of TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT (App L De Souza) at the 700M and lost ground, resulting in JULIUS CAESAR (App S Hafis) which was following, having to take evasive action. D’GREAT OCEAN (J De Souza) and VOYAGER (App CK Khaw) were hampered as a consequence.

BRINGER OF WAR (Z Khairil) hang out over the concluding stages and finished wider on the track.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BRINGER OF WAR	Z Khairil	0.58.4	–
2^nd	5	LUCKY GIANT	KC Wong	–	3 ¾
3^rd	4	PROVOCATEUR	R Rueven	–	½
4^th	6	JULIUS CAESAR	App S Hafis	–	2 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	WAR LORD	J Daniel	C Goon	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	MR O’REILLY	Stone bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
3	D’GREAT COMMAND	Sore right eye	Vet examination
3	RACER KING	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	M SEVEN	Sore neck	Vet examination
5	D’GREAT EMPRESS	Sore right eye	Vet examination
5	SANDY’S PRIDE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 5th JANUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	Nil
2	SHANGHAI NIGHTS & PARAGON STAR	Vet examination each
3	D’GREAT VULTURE	Vet examination
4	MORALES	1000M & vet exam.
5	Nil
6	Nil
7	Nil

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R3	Jockey WK Yan	CREATE ABUNDANCE	05/01/2020	RM1,000/-	152(5)(a) for negligence
R7	Trainer S Edwards	XENA	05/01/2020	RM1,000/-	152(5)(a) for negligence as read with 134(2)(a)(i)
Suspension(s)	Nil

Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 12 Jan 20

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2020

3rd DAY – SUNDAY – 12th JANUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Ybhg Dato Terry Lee Pang Lay – Racing Steward (except R7 & R8)

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok – Racing Steward – Races 7 & 8

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R056) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m(lc) MAN OF HONOUR 1970 HANDICAP

ALAN, WINDRUNNER, GRIDIRON and SPEEDY NANCHO, all course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off hind fetlock, respiratory infection, a bruised near fore fetlock and sustained a float injury respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey C Goon to replace Jockey R Shafiq, as the rider of ARCHER COMPANY when the latter was medically stood down.

QUASAR (App P Mogun) jumped away awkwardly and bumped GHOST SPIRIT (App CT Lee) inward onto D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J De Souza), resulting in GHOST SPIRIT being taken in onto D’GREAT ELEGANCE (J De Souza), which in turn shifted in onto MR DREYFUSS (App S Hafis) which had to check and lose its position.

DARK EXPRESS (SU Lim) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOOD TASTE (Z Khairil) and MR DREYFUSS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	QUASAR	App P Mogun	1.12.1	–
2^nd	11	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	App S Saddam	–	Nk
3^rd	2	ARCHER COMPANY	C Goon	–	2 ¼
4^th	7	ULTIMATE HERO	App SN Shiva	–	2 ½

RACE 2 (R057) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) FROGGIE 1961 HANDICAP

SNAGGLE PUSS, a course scratching as they had sustained a bruised right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

ASIAN TIGER which was down 15kgs and ELAINE LOVER which was up 16kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that KING FORCE had sustained a bruised off fore sole, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.00noon and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

COMECATCHME (SS Vanan) which was difficult to be loaded, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

ASTRO MAN (CK Tan) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KEEN DRAGON (App S Hafis) racing to the 800M.

App S Saddam, the rider of REWARDING SMILE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of REWARDING SMILE which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ASIAN TIGER (HK Cheng) and TAN’S MAESTRO (WK Yan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	13	ELAINE LOVER	HS Gill	1.11.9	–
2^nd	9	D’GREAT LUCK	KC Wong	–	1 ¾
3^rd	7	MAJOR GREEN	App I Firdzriel	–	½
4^th	10	KEEN DRAGON	App S Hafis	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (R058) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m(lc)

JRA GOODWILL TROPHY 2020 [SET-WEIGHTS]

NOVA STRIKE, WHITE CHIN and UNSURPASSED, all course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BACK TO THE TOWERS which was up 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Jockey R Rueven was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission to ride 1kg over on SACRED SURFER within the stipulated time.

LUWAK COFFEE (App S Hafis) was slow to begin.

BACK TO THE TOWERS (App N Varmah) which threw its head up on jumping away and lost considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT CONQUEROR (J De Souza) and BACK TO THE TOWERS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill	1.10.1	–
2^nd	12	SACRED SURFER	R Rueven	–	1 ¾
3^rd	5	BLACK AND WHITE	App S Saddam	–	1 ½
4^th	2	D’GREAT CONQUEROR	J De Souza	–	1 ¾

RACE 4 (R059) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m(lc) JUMBO JET 1972 HANDICAP

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

SNOW DANCER (SU Lim) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

BALBOA (HS Gill) commenced to over-race passing the 1000M and laid out, tightening D’GREAT MAGIC (KC Wong) onto NAPOLEON (App S Saddam). As a consequence, D’GREAT MAGIC had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NAPOLEON which rolled in.

SNOW DANCER which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of HIGHLAND FALCON (App S Hafis) and SNOW DANCER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	DON’T FORGET THIS	M Yusri	1.37.3	–
2^nd	6	AGUERO	App CK Khaw	–	¾
3^rd	11	BALBOA	HS Gill	–	1 ½
4^th	8	BAYMAX	Z Khairil	–	4 ¼

RACE 5 (R060) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m(lc) SUNGEI WANG II 1971 HANDICAP

OVERSEER (App S Rosmizan) and RAISE ME UP (App P Haris) jumped away awkwardly.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, App P Haris, the rider of RAISE ME UP in the presence of his acting Trainer, Trainer PK Leong pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding RAISE ME UP over the final 200M, he shifted out under whip-riding, resulting in LUCK HAPPY (App SN Shiva) having to check at about the 100M and he continued to shift outwards and bumped ALASAMO (App CT Lee) at the winning post.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App P Haris’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. As App P Haris held an apprentice jockey’s license at the Penang and Perak Turf Clubs only, he was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, with effect from Monday, 13^th January 2020 and to expire on Sunday, 16^th February 2020, both days inclusive, which is Penang, 1^st February 2020 and Perak, 16^th February 2020. He was advised of his right of appeal (3.45pm)

Jockeys HS Gill, App S Rosmizan and App S Saddam, the riders of GOLDEN EMPIRE, OVERSEER and AEOLUS respectively, all reported that their mount were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN EMPIRE, OVERSEER and AEOLUS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	RAISE ME UP	App P Haris	1.38.3	–
2^nd	4	ALASAMO	App CT Lee	–	Nk
3^rd	2	MODRIC	S Salee	–	¾
4^th	5	MYSTICAL STAR	App S Hafis	–	¾

RACE 6 (R061) PERAK DERBY – 2400m (lc) MALAYSIA GROUP 1

[3 YEAR OLDS & ABOVE] [SET-WEIGHTS]

The start of this race was delayed as the girth on KING WIN (AK Lim) had to be replaced at the barriers.

SING EXPRESS (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly.

Racing to the 2300M, SING EXPRESS (App S Saddam) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NOT USUAL PRINCE (App J Daniel).

NOT USUAL PRINCE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BLACK THORN (B Pinheiro), DAVINCI (HS Gill), CALVADOS (App L De Souza) and SING EXPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	D’GREAT TIMING	J De Souza	2.27.9	–
2^nd	2	SACRED EMPIRE	KC Wong	–	Hd
3^rd	8	KING WIN	AK Lim	–	1 ¼
4^th	6	SHOQEET	R Rueven	–	Nk

RACE 7 (R062) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc) WHO KNOWS 1960 HANDICAP

CASING ROYAL (App I Firdzriel) which was laying to the outside barrier when the gates were released, jumped away awkwardly.

INDOMITABLE SPEED (SU Lim) laid out approaching the 250M and brushed TONGARIRO (App WW Cheah) outwards, which resulted in TONGARIRO racing tight on the inside of RACER KING (KC Wong).

INDOMITABLE SPEED shifted out again approaching the 100M, resulting in TONGARIRO having to be steadied.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App WW Cheah, the rider of TONGARIRO placed 2^ND against RACER KING (KC Wong), the winner on grounds of alleged interference over the final 200M. 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 Judge’s results stood.

Post-race veterinary examinations of INTROIT (App L De Souza), ORDOS LEGEND (HS Gill) and OLIVER (C Goon) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	RACER KING	KC Wong	1.37.4	–
2^nd	11	TONGARIRO	App WW Cheah	–	½
3^rd	15	INDOMITABLE SPEED	SU Lim	–	Nk
4^th	5	D’GREAT SWIFT	J De Souza	–	1 ½

RACE 8 (R063) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (lc) COLONEL DALY 1951 HANDCAP

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

As there is no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Daniel to replace App L De Souza as the rider of ASPREY when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey AK Lim to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of WINGED FOOT.

MR DJ (KC Wong), PENTAGON (WK Yan) and JUST NAME IT (App S Hafis) were all slow to begin.

ORIENT EXPRESS (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly.

App P Mogun, the rider of DUTY FIRST reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of DUTY FIRST revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockeys J De Souza and R Rueven, the riders of ALWAYS D’GREAT and HUN YEANG ROAD both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS D’GREAT and HUN YEANG ROAD revealed that all these horses returned with respiratory distress and as such, will each be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ASPREY (J Daniel) revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and MR DJ revealed no obvious abnormality. ASPREY will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	14	ASTRA	App CK Khaw	1.10.4	–
2^nd	4	WINGED FOOT	AK Lim	–	1 ¼
3^rd	13	PURPLE RAIN	App S Saddam	–	1 ¼
4^th	2	MULTIBLUE TOSCA	App I Firdzriel	–	Nk

RACE 9 (R064) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) NORVAL LAD 1962 HANDICAP

DETERMINE TO WIN, 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.

TOKO 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.

As there is no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace App S Rosmizan as the rider of HAPPY SIXTYSIX when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

The Panel of Stewards permitted App CK Khaw to replace App L De Souza as the rider of SPARKLER.

When being loaded, PURAVI (SS Vanan) damaged the back gate number 14 and had to be taken out from the barrier. The Panel of Stewards directed the Starter to place PURAVI in the next vacant barrier.

PURAVI and RAPTOR (App S Hafis) were both slow to begin.

POWERFUL STAR (HS Gill) over-raced in the early stages and passing the 800M, brushed D’GREAT LOVE (R Rueven).

Post-race veterinary examinations of FIELD FORCE (HK Cheng) and RANT AND RAVE (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	GOLDEN ROOSTER	Z Khairil	1.11.9	–
2^nd	2	HAPPY SIXTYSIX	App SN Shiva	–	4 ¾
3^rd	4	D’GREAT LOVE	R Rueven	–	½
4^th	5	GERMANIC	App CT Lee	–	½

RACE 10 (R065) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (lc) ONE THREE ONE 1952 HANDICAP

Emergency acceptor TRINITY HONOR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

JULIUS CAESAR which was down 15kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Z Khairil to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of CAPE LINCOLN.

As there is no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace App L De Souza as the rider of MON ENERGY.

JULIUS CAESAR (App S Hafis) and BLACK MAMBA (S Salee) were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to start.

SING ROULETTE (M Yusri) shifted out on jumping away and bumped LUCKY GIANT (KC Wong). Shortly after, CAPE LINCOLN (Z Khairil) shifted in and as a result, LUCKY GIANT had to check and lost ground.

Shortly after the start, PARAGON STAR (CK Tan) clipped the heels of KING POWER (AK Lim) and stumbled. Jockey AK Lim, the rider of KING POWER was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise more care under similar circumstances in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCKY GIANT and ALL SERENE (C Goon) revealed no obvious abnormality and PURPLE RAIN LADY (App CT Lee) returned with epiglottis entrapment. As such, PURPLE RAIN LADY will be required to pass a test (1000M & vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	KING POWER	AK Lim	1.11.9	–
2^nd	11	MON ENERGY	R Rueven	–	½
3^rd	1	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	–	½
4^th	3	JULIUS CAESAR	App S Hafis	–	1 ¾

RACE 11 (R066) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800m (sc) VAARON 1980 HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SU Lim to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of NATURAL WATER.

GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (App P Haris) jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the winning post for the first time, GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN which was racing ungenerously, was not striding out freely.

A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SOON YOU THINK	HS Gill	1.54.7	–
2^nd	3	E SUPREME	App I Firdzriel	–	1 ¼
3^rd	5	TOP TURF	App S Hafis	–	¾
4^th	4	POLO MASTER	Z Khairil	–	¾

RACE 12 (R067) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1200m (sc)

INDIAN HEATHER 1950 STAKES

Acting on veterinary advice that ELUSIVE EMPEROR had sustained an abscess in its off fore sole, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.00noon and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey CK Tan to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of TEN EMPEROR and App P Mogun to replace App S Rosmizan as the rider of RELAU STAR as the latters were medically stood down.

Acting on veterinary advice that TAFFETAS had colic and MACARTHUR had sustained bruised both knees, the Panel of Stewards ordered their withdrawal at 6.00pm Both these horses will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

NOVA SWISS (HS Gill) which had sustained a cut on its right ear behind the barrier, was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was declared unfit to start. The Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of NOVA SWISS at 6.24pm and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SUN LION (HK Cheng) hung out from the 800M until entering the straight.

ANDADO (App S Hafis) raced greenly passing the 800M and had to be steadied on several occasions.

A post-race veterinary examination of THE DODGER (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	MAGIC CITY	R Rueven	1.11.5	–
2^nd	3	STAR GENIUS	App S Saddam	–	Hd
3^rd	7	PENDRAGON PRINCESS	App SN Shiva	–	1 ¾
4^th	2	RELAU STAR	App P Mogun	–	½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	ARCHER COMPANY	R Shafiq	C Goon	Medical
1	LION CITY GOLD	(unfixed)	KC Wong	EA
8	WINGED FOOT	R Shafiq	AK Lim	Medical
8	ASPREY	App L De Souza	J Daniel	Medical
9	SPARKLER	App L De Souza	App CK Khaw	Medical
9	HAPPY SIXTYSIX	App S Rosmizan	App SN Shiva	Medical
10	CAPE LINCOLN	R Shafiq	Z Khairil	Medical
10	MON ENERGY	App L De Souza	R Rueven	Medical
11	NATURAL WATER	R Shafiq	SU Lim	Medical
12	TEN EMPEROR	R Shafiq	CK Tan	Medical
12	RELAU STAR	App S Rosmizan	App P Mogun	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

28th and 29th DECEMBER 2019

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2019

The report dated 09 January 2020 (V19/168) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 46 bottles of coded urine samples and 52 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30th December 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

28th and 29th DECEMBER 2019

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2019

The report dated 09 January 2020 (V19/169) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 30th December 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	WILL BE BETTER	Sore suspensory off fore	Vet examination
1	EASTWOOD	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	DICAPRIO	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	SANDY’S PRIDE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	DANE’S ANATOMY	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	WINNING STAR	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
5	BM POWER	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	COLORADO PRINCE	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
7	SONNY BILL	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
7	TIC TAC TOE	Sore back	Vet examination
7	INVICTUS WARRIOR	Bruised near hind cannon	Vet examination
9	MARTELLO	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
9	MR O’REILLY	Stone bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
10	SMART EAGLE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
11	GRAND SHOW	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
11	SEMIFREDDO	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 12th JANUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	ALAN, WINDRUNNER, GRIDIRON & SPEEDY NANCHO	Vet examination each
2	COMECATCHME	One starting stall test
2	KING FORCE & SNAGGLE PUSS	Vet examination
2	REWARDING SMILE	1000M & vet exam.
3	NOVA STRIKE, WHITE CHIN & UNSURPASSED	Vet examination each
3	BACK TO THE TOWERS	One starting stall test
4	GOOD LUCKY	Vet examination
4	SNOW DANCER	1000M & vet exam.
5	GOLDEN EMPIRE	1000M & vet exam.
6	NOT USUAL PRINCE	1000M & vet exam.
7	Nil
8	ASPREY, DUTY FIRST, ALWAYS D’GREAT & HUN YEANG ROAD	1000M & vet exam. each
8	DEADLINE DAY	Vet examination
9	DETERMINE TO WIN	Vet examination
10	PURPLE RAIN LADY	1000M & vet exam.
11	GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN	1000M & vet exam.
12	ELUSIVE EMPEROR, TAFFETAS, MACARTHUR & NOVA SWISS	Vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R3	Jockey R Rueven	SACRED SURFER	12/01/2020	RM250.00	152(5)(a) for negligence
Suspension(s)	R5	App P Haris (RAISE ME UP) – suspended 2 M’sian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 4 Jan 20

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2020

1st DAY – SATURDAY – 4th JANUARY 2020

STATE OF TRACK: Good

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. V Williams Balasingam – Chairman

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R023) MAIDEN – 1400m(lc)

OVERLORD which was down 16kgs and COMECATCHME which was up 22kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards confirmed that Jockey J Daniel was entitled to claim 2kgs which was not shown on this race card and in Race 5 and 8.

WALTERS BAY (App I Firdzriel) jumped away awkwardly outwards, taking COMECATCHME (SS Vanan) out onto OVERLORD (KC Wong) which in turn, was bumped by FIRST SUCCESS (J De Souza). OVERLORD lost ground in this incident and showed no pace despite being urged.

MAT SMART (J Daniel) which was racing greenly, made awkward strides passing the 1300M.

INVICTUS WARRIOR (HS Gill) raced keenly in the middle stages of the race and had to be steadied on several occasions.

INVICTUS WARRIOR laid in away from the whip passing the 150M and approaching the 50M, had to be steadied.

Approaching the finish, UNSHADOWED GENERAL (SU Lim) laid out away from the whip, taking MAT SMART and D’GREAT CHANCE (R Rueven) wider on the track. Jockey SU Lim, the rider of UNSHADOWED GENERAL was shown the vision of the incident and was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of OVERLORD, INVICTUS WARRIOR and FIRST SUCCESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MAT SMART	J Daniel	1.24.3	–
2^nd	6	UNSHADOWED GENERAL	SU Lim	–	Nk
3^rd	9	D’GREAT CHANCE	R Rueven	–	¾
4^th	3	INVICTUS WARRIOR	HS Gill	–	1 ¾

RACE 2 (R024) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc)

MAGICAL TALENT and SNOW DANCER, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock and bruised both hind fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SWIFT (S Salee) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of ROOTER who was kicked by MAYWEATHER (App S Saddam) behind the barrier, was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to ride.

RED EASTERN (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after the start, shifted in, resulting in SWIFT being tightened onto MAYWEATHER which also had to be steadied.

THE MILLIONAIRE (App R Lingarajan) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

ELITE GUSTAVO (App CK Khaw) had to steady passing the 1200M to avoid the heels of SEMIFREDDO (App S Hafis), when taken in by GET THE LOTSKI (Z Khairil).

App S Saddam, the rider of MAYWEATHER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MAYWEATHER revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of THE MILLIONAIRE revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ROOTER (SS Vanan) returned with a bruised left elbow and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	SWIFT	S Salee	1.24.7	–
2^nd	11	LINING TOGETHER	App L De Souza	–	2 ¼
3^rd	2	GET THE LOTSKI	Z Khairil	–	1 ¼
4^th	6	RED EASTERN	HS Gill	–	1 ½

RACE 3 (R025) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc)

CHERISH which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Jockey Z Khairil who was kicked by another runner behind the barriers, was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was declared unfit to ride. He was stood down for the remainder of his engagements today. As such, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SASA LADY at 2.57pm.

GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

CHERISH (KC Wong) was slow to begin when the gates were released and lost ground.

Jockey C Goon, the rider of LIM’S BULLET reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S BULLET revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	ROSES FOR ME	HS Gill	1.27.2	–
2^nd	2	RAINBOW FISH	App CK Khaw	–	Hd
3^rd	9	RANT AND RAVE	M Yusri	–	3 ½
4^th	11	TAN’S LEGENDARY	J Chuah	–	½

RACE 4 (R026) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m(lc)

TOP TURF which was up 17kgs and RAMZES which was down 21kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey M Yusri to replace Jockey Z Khairil as the rider of POLO MASTER when the latter was medically stood down.

RAMZES (S Salee) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was found to be lame off fore. The Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.24pm and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that POLO MASTER (M Yusri) which was fractious and had sustained a bruised left flank, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.28pm and as such, the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JUSTICE GRACE (J Chuah) which was difficult to be loaded, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.33pm and will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

MAGICAL PARK (KC Wong) jumped away awkwardly and slow to begin.

ELITE KINGDOM (C Goon) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of ELITE KINGDOM revealed that the gelding returned with epiglotic entrapment and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	AEOLUS	R Rueven	1.40.4	–
2^nd	5	AGUERO	SU Lim	–	5 ¼
3^rd	3	TOP TURF	App CT Lee	–	Nk
4^th	7	BALBOA	HS Gill	–	7 ¼

RACE 5 (R027) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m(sc)

ASTRA, a course scratching as it had nail bind off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HAPPY SIXTYSIX which was up 26kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

HAPPY SIXTYSIX (App S Hafis) jumped away awkwardly.

LIM’S PERSHING (SU Lim) pulled hard in the middle stages of the race and was difficult to settle.

PENTAGON (WK Yan) raced wide from the 700M to the 500M.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of KING POWER reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of KING POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of PARTY GIRL (HS Gill) and HAPPY START (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	LIM’S PERSHING	SU Lim	1.23.7	–
2^nd	3	ASPEN	J Chuah	–	1 ½
3^rd	9	DOUBLE RAINBOW	App S Saddam	–	1 ¼
4^th	8	KING POWER	J Daniel	–	3 ¾

RACE 6 (R028) CLASS 5(B) – 1000m(sc)

ALAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly.

The saddle on DETERMINE TO WIN (WK Yan) slipped backwards shortly after the start, which was confirmed by the Panel of Stewards.

DETERMINE TO WIN rolled in passing the 900M and as a result, tightened NEVERUNCONDITIONAL onto DARK EXPRESS (SU Lim) which lost its position. After viewing the films and considering the saddle on DETERMINE TO WIN had slipped, placing its rider at a disadvantage, the Panel of Stewards took no further action.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL placed 4^th against DETERMINE TO WIN (WK Yan), placed 2^nd on grounds of alleged interference from the 900M to the 800M. 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 Judge’s results stood.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER GOOD (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	MAJOR GREEN	R Rueven	0.59.0	–
2^nd	2	DETERMINE TO WIN	WK Yan	–	1 ¾
3^rd	1	D’GREAT STRIKE	J De Souza	–	¾
4^th	7	NEVERUNCONDITIONAL	HS Gill	–	½

RACE 7 (R029) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc)

MR DREYFUSS (App S Saddam) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

MIGHTY PHOENIX (App I Firdzriel) stood as the gates were released and lost ground.

SOLID BRISK (App S Hafis) and FRANCES (App L De Souza) were slow into stride.

MAGIC RANGER (App CT Lee) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, causing SOLID BRISK to check and lost its position and MR DREYFUSS to be taken wider. MAGIC RANGER continued to hang out severely and raced wide throughout from the 900M until entering the straight. MAGIC RANGER which raced very ungenerously, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Passing the 800M, MIGHTY PHOENIX laid out, causing SOLID BRISK to race wider.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of RAPTOR reported that his mount was not striding out freely.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MIGHTY PHOENIX and RAPTOR (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DICAPRIO	M Yusri	1.00.6	–
2^nd	3	FRANCES	App L De Souza	–	¾
3^rd	5	EAGLE SOAR	J De Souza	–	Nk
4^th	6	MR DREYFUSS	App S Saddam	–	½

RACE 8 (R030) CLASS 4 (B) – 1000m (sc)

STAGESHOW which was up 26kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

SING ROULETTE (M Yusri) and CASH IS KING (App I Firdzriel) were both slow to begin.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of EMIRATES WARRIOR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of EMIRATES WARRIOR revealed that the gelding had returned with severe lameness off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STAGESHOW (C Goon) and MON ENERGY (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	0.58.3	–
2^nd	10	JUNIOR	App S Hafis	–	3 ¾
3^rd	4	CASING ROYAL	J De Souza	–	3 ¾
4^th	7	TRINITY HONOR	J Chuah	–	1 ¼

RACE 9 (R031) CLASS 4 (A) – 1000m (sc)

MYSTIC MASTER which was up 17kgs and POMP which was down 21kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace Jockey Z Khairil as the rider of NOVA RANGER when the latter was medically stood down.

CRAZY DREAMS (App WW Cheah) which dislodged its rider behind the barriers and ran a considerable distance, was withdrawn by the Panel of Stewards at 6.06pm. The gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

SPEEDY DEMON (S Salee) which was fractious and cast its leg in the barrier partition, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 6.08pm on veterinary advice. The gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

STIRLING (C Goon) had to steady shortly after the start to avoid the heels of ALWAYS D’GREAT (J De Souza).

Post-race veterinary examinations of MY FIRST MILLION (App P Mogun) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MYSTIC MASTER	SU Lim	0.58.5	–
2^nd	4	ALWAYS D’GREAT	J De Souza	–	1 ½
3^rd	1	NOVA RANGER	HS Gill	–	3 ¼
4^th	5	ORIENT EXPRESS	HK Cheng	–	5 ½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	POLO MASTER	Z Khairil	M Yusri	Medical
9	NOVA RANGER	Z Khairil	HS Gill	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

21st DECEMBER 2019

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DIPERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2019

The report dated 2^nd January 2020 (V19/165) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 23 bottles of coded urine samples and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23^rd December 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21st DECEMBER 2019

PENANG DECEMBER YANG DIPERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2019

The report dated 2^nd January 2020 (V19/166) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 23^rd December 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	MYSTICAL MARS	Tendonitis off fore	Vet examination
4	PARISBAS	Sore off fore foot	Vet examination
4	GRAND SHOW	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	GLORY KID	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	RAIDEN HERO	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
9	SMART EAGLE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – SATURDAY – 4th JANUARY 2020
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	Nil
2	MAGICAL TALENT, SNOW DANCER & ROOTER	Vet examination each
2	MAYWEATHER	1000M & vet exam.
3	LIM’S BULLET	1000M & vet exam.
4	RAMZES & ELITE KINGDOM	1000M & vet exam. each
4	POLO MASTER	Vet examination
4	JUSTICE GRACE	One starting stall test
5	ASTRA	Vet examination
6	ALAN	Vet examination
7	MAGIC RANGER	1000M & vet exam.
8	EMIRATES WARRIOR	1000M & vet exam.
9	CRAZY DREAMS & SPEEDY DEMON	One starting stall test each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
	Nil

Suspension(s)	Nil

Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 17 Nov 19

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019 – 3rd DAY – SUNDAY – 17th NOVEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Races 1 to 4 – Soft; Races 5 & 6 – Heavy

Panel of Stewards:

Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1448) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m(str) BALLISTIC 2000 HANDICAP

CLASSIC KING (App S Rosmizan) jumped away awkwardly.

HIGHLAND FALCON (J De Souza) and GHOST SPIRIT (S Anandan) bucked on jumping away.

POWER EXPRESS (App SN Shiva) had to be steadied racing to the 400M, when SUNTZU (Z Khairil) shifted out for clear running. Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SUNTZU was shown the vision of this incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future. He was also warned for dropping his whip at about the 300M.

Jockeys J Chuah and R Rueven, the riders of STAR CHOICE and DON’T FORGET THIS respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of STAR CHOICE and DON’T FORGET THIS revealed no obvious abnormality.

App S Saddam, the rider of LOYALTY’S ANGEL reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of HIGHLAND FALCON and GOLDEN ROOSTER revealed no obvious abnormality. GOLDEN ROOSTER was impounded.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey HS Gill, the rider of GOLDEN ROOSTER into that gelding’s poor performance today. He stated that he did not think GOLDEN ROOSTER was suited by the straight course and the soft going today. His explanations were noted. Trainer PK Leong, the trainer of GOLDEN ROOSTER stated that in his opinion, the gelding could not handle the going today.

The Panel of Stewards also questioned Trainer F Maynard, the trainer of SUNTZU as to the gelding’s improved performance today. He explained that SUNTZU had suffered interference at its previous start and he felt that the gelding is better-suited on a straight course and expected to run a good race. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SUNTZU	Z Khairil	1.06.3	–
2^nd	12	GHOST SPIRIT	S Anandan	–	1 ¼
3^rd	6	MAMAMIA MAMAMIA	SU Lim	–	1 ½
4^th	8	KARIGARA	App L De Souza	–	Nk

RACE 2 (R1449) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m(lc) FREE SPIRIT 2007 HANDICAP

MESSI, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised left hock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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

SATELLITE TURBO (Y Aify) was slow to begin.

NAPOLEON (App S Rosmizan) was slow into stride.

TOP TURF (S Muniandy) hung in throughout the race and passing the 300M, RELIC WARRIOR (C Goon) had to be checked when TOP TURF shifted in away from the whip.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of GRAND SHOW reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GRAND SHOW revealed that the gelding returned having cast its off fore plate.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GLORY AGE (HK Cheng), BALBOA (HS Gill) and NAPOLEON revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	D’GREAT MAGIC	App L De Souza	1.40.9	–
2^nd	9	JETSTAR EAGLE	App J Daniel	–	5
3^rd	5	SATELLITE TURBO	Y Aify	–	5 ¾
4^th	4	RELIC WARRIOR	C Goon	–	2 ½

RACE 3 (R1450) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m(lc) GOLDEN ACE 2005 HANDICAP

SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly and as a result, was slow to begin.

READY TO SMILE (App L De Souza) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.

PURPLE RAIN LADY (Z Khairil) and LEON (S Muniandy) bumped on jumping away.

SECOND CHANCE (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and shortly thereafter, had to check to avoid the heels of WEATHER MAN (J De Souza) and as a result, App S Saddam became unbalanced for a short distance.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that READY TO SMILE bled and as such, the mare 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SOON YOU THINK and SECOND CHANCE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	PURPLE RAIN LADY	Z Khairil	1.40.1	–
2^nd	8	CHIEF CLERK	B Pinheiro	–	¾
3^rd	10	POLO MASTER	R Rueven	–	½
4^th	11	JUSTICE GRACE	J Chuah	–	4

RACE 4 (R1451) TAN SRI DAVID V.JEYARATNAM CHARITY CUP – LISTED – 1400m (lc) [SET-WEIGHTS]

BUENOS AIRES, 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.

GUILTY PLEASURES (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

BUENOS AIRES (R Shafiq) had to be steadied shortly after the start when BLACK AND WHITE (App S Rosmizan) shifted out.

PENDRAGON PRINCESS (App S Saddam) had to be steadied shortly after the start to avoid the heels of TANNHAUSER (Z Khairil).

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MR CROWE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MR CROWE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT CONQUEROR (J De Souza), HATTA (B Pinheiro) and GUILTY PLEASURES revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	TANNHAUSER	Z Khairil	1.27.1	–
2^nd	5	MR CROWE	R Rueven	–	1 ¼
3^rd	7	BUENOS AIRES	R Shafiq	–	Nk
4^th	8	HONGCHEN	App S Hafis	–	½

RACE 5 (R1452) M’SIA GROUP 1 – CORONATION CUP – 1600m(lc)

[3 YEAR OLDS & ABOVE] [SET-WEIGHTS]

L’APPRENTI SORCIER, a course scratching as it had sustained multiple small cuts, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As there is no suitable senior rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App CK Khaw to replace Jockey KC Wong as the rider of SACRED EMPIRE.

Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race and the state of track was down-graded to ‘Heavy.’

HUSSONATOR (App L De Souza) and ARIF (App S Rosmizan) jumped away awkwardly.

TIME ODYSSEY (S Salee) and EL TORDILLO (S Anandan) which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT TIMING (J Low), HUSSONATOR and TILSWORTH JACOBI (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

Following the running of this race, a delegation of Riders and Trainers approached the Panel of Stewards with respect to the safety issue concerning the state of the track. The Panel of Stewards advised all riders that Race 6 is on the 1000M short course. All riders of Race 6 agreed to ride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	13	SACRED EMPIRE	App CK Khaw	1.42.7	–
2^nd	11	BLACK THORN	Y Aify	–	Nk
3^rd	1	MR NEVERMIND	SU Lim	–	¾
4^th	14	KING WIN	App J Daniel	–	½

RACE 6 (R1453) ENRICH STAKES A [SET-WEIGHTS] – 1000m (sc)

TURF AUTHORITIES OF INDIA GOODWILL TROPHY

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey Z Khairil as the rider of ODE TO JOY when the latter was medically unwell and was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

CELERITAS (B Pinheiro) and OK KID (R Shafiq) jumped away awkwardly.

LIM’S CASINO (SU Lim) raced keenly in the early stages of the race.

RELAU STAR (App S Saddam) shifted in under pressure approaching the 200M and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of LIM’S CASINO and then, shifted out to obtain a clear running.

Following the running of Race 6, the Panel of Stewards heard representations from a delegation of riders in respect to the racing conditions. After consideration, the Panel of Stewards abandoned the remainder of the races.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GRAND CROSS	App S Hafis	1.00.0	–
2^nd	10	LIM’S CASINO	SU Lim	–	6
3^rd	2	RELAU STAR	App S Saddam	–	½
4^th	4	THE DODGER	J Low	–	2 ½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	GOLDEN ROOSTER	KC Wong	HS Gill	Medical
2	SATELLITE TURBO	KC Wong	Y Aify	Medical
3	CHIEF CLERK	KC Wong	B Pinheiro	Medical
4	BUENOS AIRES	KC Wong	R Shafiq	Medical
5	SACRED EMPIRE	KC Wong	App CK Khaw	Medical
6	ODE TO JOY	Z Khairil	HK Cheng	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	D’GREAT JOURNEY	Sore near fore suspensory	Vet examination
1	DOCTOR GINGER	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
2	PARISBAS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	ELITE KINGDOM	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
3	LIM’S MASTER	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	NOVA MISSILE	Sore right knee	Vet examination
4	BEST TOTHELIGN	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
4	SACRED TONIC	Nail prick near fore foot	Vet examination
4	TERMS OF REFERENCES	Sore back	Vet examination
7	CATCH ME GREAT	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	PENTAGON	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
8	PARTY GIRL	Bruised left hock	Vet examination
10	AWATERE	Tied-up	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 17th NOVEMBER 2019
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	Nil
2	MESSI	Vet examination
3	READY TO SMILE	Bleeder’s test	[barred 3 mths]
4	Nil
5	L’APPRENTI SORCIER	Vet examination
5	TIME ODYSSEY & EL TORDILLO	1000M & vet exam each
6	Nil
7	ASPEN	Vet examination	[bruised left eye]
8	OVERLORD	Vet examination	[bruised NF sole]

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension(s)	Nil
Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 16 Nov 19

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019 – 2nd DAY – SATURDAY – 16th NOVEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Soft

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Chairman

Mr. V Williams Balasingam – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1441) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m(str) ELCARIM 1988 HANDICAP

PHAN NEE STAR 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.

Acting on veterinary advice that RAIDEN HERO was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.15pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

GRIDIRON (HS Gill) was slow to begin.

PURAVI (App S Saddam) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.

App S Saddam, the rider of PURAVI was fined the sum of RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence for dropping his whip at about the 400M.

Jockey J Chuah, the rider of DETERMINE TO WIN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DETERMINE TO WIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of GRIDIRON reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MARTELLO (App CT Lee) and PURAVI revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	HAPPY START	SU Lim	1.05.3	–
2^nd	9	PHAN NEE STAR	R Rueven	–	3 ¾
3^rd	11	NEVERUNCONDITIONAL	App J Daniel	–	1 ½
4^th	2	FEISTY LEO	J De Souza	–	¾

RACE 2 (R1442) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) DYNAMITE TRIO 1992 HANDICAP

SING ENERGY (HS Gill) and MAGICAL PARK (SU Lim) were slow to begin.

Passing the 1200M, SPARKLER (R Shafiq) over-raced and had to be checked to avoid the heels of MAGICAL PARK and then continued to over-race and thereafter, raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

SING ENERGY raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App J Daniel, the rider of QUEEN FORCE placed 2^ND against MR O’REILLY (J Low), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 150M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the results of the race. The objection was upheld and the results were amended as follows:-

1^st – QUEEN FORCE (App J Daniel)

2^nd – MR O’REILLY (J Low)

3^rd – ELITE GUSTAVO (App WW Cheah)

4^th – GHOST BAY (C Goon)

Jockey J Low, the rider of MR O’REILLY was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SING ENERGY, SPARKLER (R Shafiq) and AEOLUS (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	QUEEN FORCE	App J Daniel	1.26.5	–
2^nd	1	MR O’REILLY	J Low	–	½
3^rd	12	ELITE GUSTAVO	App WW Cheah	–	Nk
4^th	4	GHOST BAY	C Goon	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (R1443) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) WINNING TOUCH 1992 HANDICAP

MAJOR GREEN (HK Cheng) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RACING MAN (App S Saddam) and SEMIFREDDO (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality and MAJOR GREEN returned broken-winded. As such, MAJOR GREEN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of MORALES into the gelding’s improved performance today. Trainer K Coetzee could offer no explanation, apart that he had advised App CT Lee to be more aggressive on the gelding. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	MORALES	App CT Lee	1.26.6	–
2^nd	5	ARCHER COMPANY	R Rueven	–	Hd
3^rd	10	EASTWOOD	Y Aify	–	1 ¾
4^th	6	GET THE LOTSKI	KC Wong	–	¾

RACE 4 (R1444) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) SOMBRE LEGEND 1990 HANDICAP

RANT AND RAVE which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (HK Cheng) was slow to begin and then laid out away from the whip over the final 300M until the 150M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DETERMINETOSTRIKE (App L De Souza) and ONE O NINE (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	IPOH DASH	C Goon	1.26.3	–
2^nd	11	ROSES FOR ME	HS Gill	–	2 ½
3^rd	5	MYSTICAL STAR	KC Wong	–	1 ¾
4^th	9	GOLD POWER	J De Souza	–	Sh

RACE 5 (R1445) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1000m(sc) KING’S SEAL 1993 STAKES [3YO’s ONLY] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]

CALM AND TRANQUIL (R Shafiq) which was difficult to be loaded, broke free at the barriers, ran a considerable distance and after being captured, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.54pm. CALM AND TRANQUIL will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BAOYE CHAMPION (App S Saddam) jumped away awkwardly and veered inwards sharply, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

MAESTRO ECLIPSE (J Low) raced greenly in the straight.

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of RAGNAR dropped his whip at about the 100M and was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH MICK (R Rueven) and BAOYE CHAMPION revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	RAGNAR	Y Aify	0.58.6	–
2^nd	9	TRUDY	App S Rosmizan	–	Sh
3^rd	2	D’GREAT OCEAN	KC Wong	–	½
4^th	6	MAESTRO ECLIPSE	J Low	–	9

RACE 6 (R1446) COSMO C (SW) – 1800m (sc)

MACAU JOCKEY CLUB GOODWILL TROPHY

Shortly after the start, the saddle on NOVA FALCON (Y Aify) slipped forward, placing its rider at a disadvantage throughout the race.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOMENT OF JUSTICE was dislodged. An Inquiry into this incident will be held on a date to be fixed.

At about the 300M, LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis) rolled out and brushed SHOQEET(B Pinheiro) and over the concluding 100M, SHOQEET shifted in, taking LITTLEBITOFJOY inwards.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey B Pinheiro, the rider of SHOQEET placed 2^ND against LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis), being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 300M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the results of the race. The objection was over-ruled and the Judges’ placings stood.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MOMENT OF JUSTICE and JJ STAR (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality and NOVA FALCON returned with respiratory distress. As such, NOVA FALCON will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of MOMENT OF JUSTICE was exempted from weighing in and was stood down by the Club Medical Officer. He was subsequently sent to hospital for observations.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LITTLEBITOFJOY	App S Hafis	1.49.8	–
2^nd	3	SHOQEET	B Pinheiro	–	Nk
3^rd	6	HALO INSPIRE	HS Gill	–	3 ¾
4^th	4	ZAHRAT JUMEIRAH	App S Saddam	–	Hd

RACE 7 (R1447) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) WORLD COURT 1989 HANDICAP

RAISE ME UP which was down 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.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey B Pinheiro to replace Jockey KC Wong as the rider of NOVA DASHING when the latter was medically stood down.

NOVA DASHING (B Pinheiro) and RAISE ME UP (App P Haris) both jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

SING DARCI (HS Gill), ARECIBO (App L De Souza) and MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.

KEEN DRAGON (App S Rosmizan) had to be steadied passing the 1200M, got its head up and lost ground.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SING DARCI and ROBBEN (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality and SOLID BRISK (App S Hafis) returned lame off fore. As such, SOLID BRISK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	I AM MIDAS	R Shafiq	1.26.0	–
2^nd	8	BALL AND CHAIN	App S Saddam	–	1 ¼
3^rd	7	DESTINY KNIGHT	App CC Foo	–	3 ¾
4^th	1	NOVA DASHING	B Pinheiro	–	1 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	NOVA DASHING	KC Wong	B Pinheiro	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

App WW Cheah who rode his 10th winner on AMI ELEVEN in Race 1 on Sunday, 10th November 2019 at the Perak November (Coronation Cup) Race Meeting, will only be entitled to claim 3kgs from Monday, 11th November 2019.

PRTC Official Barrier Practice on Tuesday, 12 November 2019

MY FIRST MILLION (H133), trained by Trainer Peter Lee which was difficult and could not be boxed, had to be withdrawn during the above official barrier practice and as such, will be required to pass a test (one starting stall test) before being declared to race again.

PRTC Trackwork – Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Trainer Evert van Breukelen was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for presenting RACER KING (N572) with the wrong training saddle cloth number for trackwork on Tuesday, 12th November 2019 at 8.15am during the Perak November (Coronation Cup) Meeting 2019.

PRTC Trackwork – Thursday, 14 November 2019

Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence in that he rode PURAVI (C430) on the No.1 Straight Course track on Thursday, 14 November 2019 at 8.50am, which was designated as closed for trackwork.

Trainer Peter Lee, the employing Trainer of STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) was advised by the Panel of Stewards on Thursday (14/11/2019) at 11.00am that an Inquiry into the conduct of STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan will be held at a date to be fixed and STR Magendran A/L Gunasilan will be stood down from all duties until the conclusion of the inquiry.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan (STR.106) in the presence of his employing trainer, Trainer Peter Lee, pleaded guilty to a charge for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he was argumentative and disrespectful to the Stewards at the Stable Block 15A, Perak Turf Club at about 9.15am on Thursday, 14^th November 2019.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his record, guilty plea and the mitigating factors by his employing trainer, Trainer Peter Lee. Senior Track Rider Magendran A/L Gunasilan was fined the sum of RM1,000/= and was also required to provide a urine sample for analysis. He was also advised of his right of appeal (12.20pm).

The Panel of Stewards inquired into a report from the PRTC Security Department that staff employed by Trainer S Edwards [Track Rider Muhamad Aiman bin Abdul Roni (MRA Pass No.TR.99) and Syce Anwar (MRA Pass No. S.898)] had entered PRTC compound near the ‘A’ gate entrance at about 11.16pm on 15^th November 2019, when they were not authorized to do so.

Trainer S Edwards was charged under MRA Rule 33(1) as read with MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that it is his responsibility to ensure that his staff do not misconduct themselves. He was fined the sum of RM200/=

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

2nd and 3rd NOVEMBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14th November 2019 (V19/141) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 43 bottles of coded urine samples and 53 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2nd and 3rd NOVEMBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 14th November 2019 (V19/142) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 4th November 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

RACE 1 (R1404) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 12 November 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of SATELLITE GENIUS. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini and Trainer S Edwards, the rider and trainer of SATELLITE GENIUS respectively.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of SATELLITE GENIUS, was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:

In the opinion of the Stewards, he failed to ride in a positive manner from the start to take up a more prominent position;
Passing through the 600M, he made no endeavour to shift out or improve his position when able to do so;
The Stewards considered that his whip use and his manner of riding SATELLITE GENIUS out in the straight were not consistent with what the Stewards considered his proper normal riding style.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s previous riding record and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with immediate effect from 12 November 2019 and to expire on 11 February 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was also fined RM20,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:45pm).

Jockey S Ruzaini subsequently exercised his right of appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence, which was not granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

RACE 11 (R1414) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

The Stewards, on 12 November 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, inquired into the riding of SHENBAO. Evidence was taken from Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider and trainer of SHENBAO respectively.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of SHENBAO, 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 were that:

He restrained SHENBAO in the early part of the race when there was no need to do so, given the idiosyncrasies of the mare;
He made no effort to obtain a position close to the fence or take up a better position between the 1000M and the turn into the straight.
His riding of SHENBAO with the whip action were not consistent with what the Stewards know as his normal positive manner.

In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s previous riding record, guilty plea and his submissions on penalty. Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect 12 February 2020 and to expire on 11 May 2020, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with any other penalty. He was also fined RM10,000/- and advised of his Right of Appeal (3:47pm).

Jockey S Ruzaini subsequently exercised his right of appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence, which was not granted. The Appeal will be held at a date to be fixed.

MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB

The Stewards placed an embargo on App S Zulfikri for him to only accept rides at 53kgs and above.

AMENDMENT

RACE 8 (R1410) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB NOVEMBER SPECIAL MEETING 2019

Jockey KC Wong (PANCA DELIMA) stated that he had been instructed to ride in second or third position but had to push PANCA DELIMA to go forward with the gelding hanging outwards near the 1000M, finishing wide on the track. He believed that PANCA DELIMA may have broken down and had not ridden it out in the straight.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	POWERFUL STAR	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
1	D’GREAT ELEGANCE	Sore back	Vet examination
3	GOOD TASTE	Bruised right eye	Vet examination
4	LIM’S FAIRLY	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
4	ANAK WARRIOR	Bruised left hock	Vet examination
5	TAOCA WARRIOR	Respiratory allergy	Vet examination
6	SONNY BILL	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – SATURDAY – 16th NOVEMBER 2019
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	RAIDEN HERO	1000M & vet exam.
2	Nil
3	MAJOR GREEN	1000M & vet exam.
4	Nil
5	BAOYE CHAMPION & CALM AND TRANQUIL	1000M & vet exam. each
6	NOVA FALCON	1000M & vet exam.
7	SOLID BRISK	1000M & vet exam.

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
	Trainer Evert van Breukelen	RACER KING	12/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence
	STR Magendran a/l Gunasilan	PURAVI	14/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence
	STR Magendran a/l Gunasilan		16/11/2019	RM1,000/-	152(5)(a) for misconduct
	Trainer S Edwards		16/11/2019	RM200/-	33(1) as read with 152(5)(a)
	App S Saddam	PURAVI	16/11/2019	RM250/-	152(5)(a) for negligence

Suspension	Nil

Follow-up(s)	R6	KC Wong (MOMENT OF JUSTICE) & Y Aify (NOVA FALCON)

Perak Meeting – 10 Nov 19

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK NOVEMBER (CORONATION CUP) MEETING 2019 – 1st DAY – SUNDAY – 10th NOVEMBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Yielding

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Chairman

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1415) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m(lc) BELVIDERE RIDGE CHAFF HANDICAP

JETSTAR EAGLE (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.

GLORY AGE (App J Daniel) had to be steadied passing the 800M to avoid the heels of GET THE LOTSKI (KC Wong) which rolled in.

LION CITY GOLD (R Shafiq) was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages of the race and as a result, Jockey R Shafiq elected to let the mare stride forward.

Jockey Z Khairil, 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of GLORY AGE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	AMI ELEVEN	App WW Cheah	1.27.1	–
2^nd	6	GET THE LOTSKI	KC Wong	–	Hd
3^rd	3	SNOW DANCER	J Low	–	1 ¾
4^th	4	ARCHER COMPANY	R Rueven	–	¾

RACE 2 (R1416) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) MITAVITE HANDICAP

BUTCH CASSIDY, GOOD TASTE and MR DREYFUSS, all course scratching as they had sustained bruised near fore cannon, bruised right eye and bruised off fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

LUCK SUCCESS (Z Khairil) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.

CHERISH (J Low) was slow to begin.

The saddle on QUEEN FORCE (App J Daniel) slipped backwards at about the 400M, placing him at a disadvantage.

Passing the 75M, ELITE ROCKET (C Goon) rolled out and as a consequence, took QUEEN FORCE wider on the track.

Jockey J Low, the rider of CHERISH reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CHERISH revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ALASAMO (App S Rosmizan) revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and NATION THEATRE (AK Lim) returned lame off fore. Both these geldings will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) each before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	THE JEWELLER	HS Gill	1.25.2	–
2^nd	9	QUEEN FORCE	App J Daniel	–	1 ¾
3^rd	3	ELITE ROCKET	C Goon	–	Nk
4^th	11	TAN’S LEGENDARY	J Chuah	–	2 ½

RACE 3 (R1417) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m(lc) SAGE HILL HANDICAP

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

JEFFREY (Z Khairil) stood when the gates were released and was slow to begin.

ARTEMISTER (App P Mogun) had to be steadied and lost its position racing to the 800M, when EMPIRE BAY (HK Cheng) rolled out and at the same time, SING DARCI (HS Gill) rolled in.

App S Saddam, the rider of BALL AND CHAIN dropped his whip at about the 400M and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer S Shanmugam into the improved performance of BALL AND CHAIN today. Trainer S Shanmugam explained that the gelding is better-suited by the going today and the extra distance, as against its last start. His explanations were noted.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (KC Wong), JEFFREY and RACING MAN (Y Aify) revealed no obvious abnormality and ARTEMISTER returned with respiratory distress. As such, ARTEMISTER will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	BALL AND CHAIN	App S Saddam	1.25.3	–
2^nd	8	GOLDEN ROOSTER	AK Lim	–	¾
3^rd	3	SING DARCI	HS Gill	–	1 ¼
4^th	7	KEEN DRAGON	App S Rosmizan	–	6 ¼

RACE 4 (R1418) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m(str) ENA RACING MIX HANDICAP

OUR RIVER DANCER, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised left hip, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

DOCTOR GINGER and DICAPRIO, which were both up18kgs in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

POWERFUL STAR (KC Wong) jumped away awkwardly and was hampered shortly after the start, when DICAPRIO (M Yusri) shifted out.

ASIAN JET (App R Lingarajan) had to be steadied shortly after the start.

EASY LOVER (App SN Shiva) showed no early pace, despite being urged and thereafter, raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Trainer PK Leong into the improved performance of DON’T FORGET THIS (R Rueven) today. He could offer no explanation other than the gelding is better-suited by the going today and also the distance of 1000M. His explanations were noted.

Jockey CK Tan, the rider of PEACH BOWL reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PEACH BOWL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of FLYING SHADOW (SU Lim), HEAVENLY GIFT (Z Khairil), POWERFUL STAR, ASIAN JET and DICAPRIO revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	16	DON’T FORGET THIS	R Rueven	0.58.3	–
2^nd	7	D’GREAT STRIKE	J Low	–	1 ¼
3^rd	9	RAIDEN HERO	Y Aify	–	1 ½
4^th	2	HEAVENLY GIFT	Z Khairil	–	Ns

RACE 5 (R1419) NOVICE – 1400m(sc) DECRON INTERNATIONAL SUPPLIES STAKES

[NOT MORE THAN 5YO] [SET-WEIGHTS]

SHREDDER (S Salee) was slow into stride.

INVICTUS WARRIOR (KC Wong) had to be steadied racing to the 1300M, when bumped by D’GREAT LOVE (App L De Souza) which was taken in by OSCAR ECLIPSE (J Low) due to NOT USUAL PRINCE (HS Gill) shifting in. Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NOT USUAL PRINCE was shown the video of the incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future.

The breastcheck on INVICTUS WARRIOR broke passing the 1200M and as a consequence, the saddle slipped back, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

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

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey SU Lim, the rider of INDOMITABLE SPEED in the presence of Trainer Evert van Breukelen, into his ride. Trainer Evert van Breukelen explained that his instructions were to be midfield and in his opinion, INDOMITABLE SPEED is better-suited in firmer going and longer distance. Jockey SU Lim explained that after the incident at the 1300M, he was unable to carry out his instructions and passing the 800M, he came back and shifted in to avoid being caught wide and that in the straight, INDOMITABLE SPEED had a tendency to shift ground outwards. He also explained that the gelding only responded to his whip-riding fairly. After considering all evidence and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards advised Jockey SU Lim that he must ride all his mounts so as to leave no room for query. Trainer Evert van Breukelen’s explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	NOT USUAL PRINCE	HS Gill	1.25.6	–
2^nd	4	OSCAR ECLIPSE	J Low	–	1 ½
3^rd	6	GOLDEN STATES	App S Rosmizan	–	1
4^th	3	INVICTUS WARRIOR	KC Wong	–	1 ½

RACE 6 (R1420) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) [SET-WEIGHTS]

MA 20TH ANNIVERSARY CUP

ANDADO, a course scratching as it had sustained a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor OK KID was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

SUN LION which was down 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.

GOLDEN SWORD (App P Haris) was slow to begin.

App S Hafis, the rider of SILVER WIND lost the use of his off side irons for a short distance on jumping away.

ASPREY (App CK Khaw) brushed the outside barrier gate on jumping away.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of CELERITAS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CELERITAS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RELAU STAR (App S Saddam), GOLDEN SWORD, SUN LION (SU Lim) and ASPREY revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SILVER WIND returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	14	LISBOA STAR	App L De Souza	1.10.1	–
2^nd	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill	–	¾
3^rd	7	L’APPRENTI SORCIER	Z Khairil	–	½
4^th	4	BLACK AND WHITE	App S Rosmizan	–	½

RACE 7 (R1421) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

EQUINE NUTRITION AUSTRALASIA HANDICAP

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace Jockey S Muniandy as the rider of RUN THE DAY, as the latter was certified unwell.

PACHELBEL’S CANON (Z Khairil) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start.

PACHELBEL’S CANON which was fractious in the barrier, jumped away awkwardly and threw its head about shortly after the start.

DISCRETELY RED (App S Rosmizan) and PENTAGON (CK Tan) were both slow into stride.

PENTAGON was held up for clear running from the 150M to 100M.

The saddle on DEADLINE DAY (App P Mogun) slipped backwards during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of NOVA RANGER (Y Aify) and TOTALITY (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	FIGHTING WARRIOR	J Low	1.10.8	–
2^nd	4	DEADLINE DAY	App P Mogun	–	2 ¼
3^rd	7	D’GREAT PRIDE	KC Wong	–	¾
4^th	2	NOVA RANGER	Y Aify	–	Nk

RACE 8 (R1422) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc)

VICTORY TREADMILLS HANDICAP

KING FORCE (CK Tan) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start.

RUSSELL THE CROWE (R Shafiq) and ASTRA (R Rueven) jumped away awkwardly.

LUCK HAPPY (App R Lingarajan) was slow to begin and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.

D’GREAT SPEED (KC Wong) had to be steadied passing the 1100M to avoid the heels of ASTRA and for some distance thereafter, raced greenly.

RUSSELL THE CROWE raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT SPEED revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	STIRLING	SU Lim	1.10.7	–
2^nd	11	ASTRA	R Rueven	–	½
3^rd	1	PURPLE RAIN	App S Saddam	–	1 ½
4^th	3	FIELD FORCE	HK Cheng	–	5 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	DON’T FORGET THIS	(Unfixed)	R Rueven	EA
7	RUN THE DAY	S Muniandy	R Rueven	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

APPEAL BY APP R RUWAIDY AGAINST THE SEVERITY OF THE RM20,000/- FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “REWARDING SMILE” IN RACE 7 (R1039), CLASS 5(B) – 1200M(sc) – 1st DAY, SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST 2019 – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2019

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Tuesday, 5th November 2019.

After hearing submissions from App R Ruwaidy, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr. C Robert and the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward, Mr. Philip Anderson, the Appellate Panel dismissed the appeal, however, the fine of RM20,000/- was reduced to RM10,000/- and App R Ruwaidy’s deposit forfeited.

GENERAL REPORT – PNTC

POST-RACE URINE:

26th OCTOBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 7th November 2019 (V19/138) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 26 bottles of coded urine samples and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29th October 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

26th OCTOBER 2019

PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER/NOVEMBER MEETING 2019

The report dated 31st October 2019 (V19/139) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 29th October 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	FLEDGELING	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	MARCO POLO	Bruised off hind sole	Vet examination
4	GLORY KID	Bruised back	Vet examination
7	D’GREAT EMINENCE	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
8	FRANKLY MY DEAR	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 10th NOVEMBER 2019
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	Nil
2	ALASAMO & NATION THEATRE	1000M & vet exam. each
2	BUTCH CASSIDY, GOOD TASTE & MR DREYFUSS	Vet examination each
3	NAPOLEON	Vet examination
3	ARTEMISTER	1000M & vet exam.
4	OUR RIVER DANCER	Vet examination
4	EASY LOVER	1000M & vet exam.
5	Nil
6	ANDADO	Vet examination
7	Nil
8	Nil

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension(s)	Nil
Follow-up(s)	Nil

Perak Meeting – 20 Oct 19

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2019

3rd DAY – SUNDAY – 20th OCTOBER 2019

STATE OF TRACK: Soft

Panel of Stewards:

Y Bhg Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Chairman

Mr. Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward

Mr. Philip Anderson – Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R1333) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m(lc)

EAGLE SOAR, MR DREYFUSS, CAVATINA and CHAMPAGNE ROSE, all course scratching as they had sore back, bruised off fore fetlock, bruised near hind fetlock and bruised off fore suspensory ligament respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor D’GREAT ELEGANCE, 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.

Acting on a report from the Club Veterinary Surgeon that SUPER DAN was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 12.05pm. SUPER DAN will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

BALBOA (App R Lingarajan) was slow into stride.

LOYALTY’S ANGEL (Z Khairil) jumped away awkwardly.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of FULL BET reported that his mount was not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of FULL BET and DON’T FORGET THIS (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	SOLID BRISK	App S Hafis	1.13.1	–
2^nd	11	ZOLVED	R Shafiq	–	1 ¼
3^rd	15	LEE’S SURPRISE	SS Vanan	–	2 ¾
4^th	2	HENNESSY DRAGON	App S Rosmizan	–	¾

RACE 2 (R1334) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m(lc)

DETERMINETOSTRIKE, REWARDING SMILE and BASTION, all course scratching as they had sore off fore tendon, bruised near hock and sustained a cut left upper lip respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

STIRLING which was up 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

ALIEN (App CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

CLASSIC KING (App S Rosmizan) jumped away awkwardly.

The Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey CK Tan, the rider of CHIEF CLERK into the use of his whip in the straight. After reviewing the films and taking evidence from the Club Veterinary Surgeon, no further action was taken.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of MAMAMIA MAMAMIA was charged under MRA Rule 121(7) in that he weighed in one (1) kg over the declared weight. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined the sum of RM500/-.

Post-race veterinary examinations of HANDY BET (App WW Cheah) and PEACH BOWL (J De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CHIEF CLERK and STIRLING (App S Hafis) returned both having cast their off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	STIRLING	App S Hafis	1.12.4	–
2^nd	2	GORDON G	J Low	–	4 ½
3^rd	5	WAR LORD	M Hanif	–	3 ¾
4^th	1	CLASSIC KING	App S Rosmizan	–	2 ½

RACE 3 (R1335) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m(lc)

SUNTZU (App S Rosmizan) and MOON BABY (HS Gill) both jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, CHERISH (J Low) shifted in onto JUMBO STAR (App WW Cheah) which in turn, shifted in and bumped SUNTZU.

Shortly thereafter, JUMBO STAR shifted in, resulting in SUNTZU and GOD’S FATE (J De Souza) having to be steadied, losing their positions.

SUPERWISE (R Rueven) had to be checked and lost its position racing to the 1000M, when READY TO STAR (App L De Souza) shifted in away from HEAVENLY GIFT (Z Khairil).

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SUPERWISE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPERWISE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUNTZU, CHERISH and GOD’S FATE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	HEAVENLY GIFT	Z Khairil	1.13.3	–
2^nd	8	MOON BABY	HS Gill	–	3 ¾
3^rd	1	MR EPIC	App CK Khaw	–	1 ¼
4^th	14	READY TO STAR	App L De Souza	–	Nk

RACE 4 (R1336) CLASS 4(B) – 1200m(lc)

Emergency acceptors ONE MORE ACHIEVER and CATAPULT were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

D’GREAT SPEED (App L De Souza) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and threw its head about on several occasions.

SUN SEEKER (SU Lim) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

BIG BANK (C Goon) had to be steadied racing to the 250M, when FIGHTING WARRIOR (J Low) which was racing greenly, rolled out.

TAN’S MAESTRO (F Yap) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

App S Saddam, the rider of PURPLE RAIN reported that his mount could not handle the going today and was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of PURPLE RAIN revealed no obvious abnormality and the gelding was impounded.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG BANK and TAN’S MAESTRO revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	FIGHTING WARRIOR	J Low	1.14.1	–
2^nd	5	FLASH ONE	R Rueven	–	1 ¾
3^rd	9	FIELD FORCE	App J Daniel	–	½
4^th	10	D’GREAT SPEED	App L De Souza	–	Nk

RACE 5 (R1337) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m(lc)

CAMBRIDGE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

D’GREAT EMINENCE 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.

HUN YEANG ROAD (App S Hafis) stood when the gates were released and showed no early pace despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BRAHMS AND LISZT (R Rueven) revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress, LION CONQUEROR (App S Saddam) and OVER LIMITS (J De Souza) both returned lame off fore and lame near fore respectively. BRAHMS AND LISZT, LION CONQUEROR and OVER LIMITS will each be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	NOVA RANGER	S Anandan	1.13.0	–
2^nd	5	MISE EN GARDE	Z Khairil	–	¾
3^rd	3	SUPER HERO	J Low	–	¾
4^th	7	PACHELBEL’S CANON	App J Daniel	–	1 ½

RACE 6 (R1338) CLASS 4 (B) – 1600m (lc)

The Panel of Stewards permitted App L De Souza to replace Jockey J Low as the rider of D’GREAT RISE, as there was no suitable senior rider available. The latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Acting on a report from the Club Veterinary Surgeon that ENCOSTA ZONE which fell in the saddling enclosure and sustained cuts to its right shoulder and right hip, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 3.09pm. ENCOSTA ZONE will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.

WILLIAM KING (AK Lim) was slow to begin.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of HALO INSPIRE (HS Gill), SOON YOU THINK (M Yusri) and EMPIRE BAY (J De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ZAHRAT JUMEIRAH	App S Saddam	1.40.2	–
2^nd	6	IKING	App CK Khaw	–	Hd
3^rd	11	HAPPY SIXTYSIX	App S Rosmizan	–	Hd
4^th	4	D’GREAT RISE	App L De Souza	–	1 ¾

RACE 7 (R1339) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc)

Over the concluding stages, LITTLEBITOFJOY (App S Hafis) rolled in, resulting in VOLANTE GENERAL (SU Lim) having to steady.

Post-race veterinary examinations of OLIVER (C Goon) and JOYFUL (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	HIGH TENSILE	AK Lim	1.39.3	–
2^nd	7	SORBETA	App L De Souza	–	Sh
3^rd	1	TIC TAC TOE	HS Gill	–	2 ¼
4^th	3	GASSUR	J De Souza	–	1 ¾

RACE 8 (R1340) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800m (sc)

SNAGGLE PUSS, a course scratching as it had nasal obstruction (choke), will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MOONSHINE MISTRESS (Z Khairil) was slow to begin.

Jockeys Z Khairil and M Hanif, the riders of MOONSHINE MISTRESS and RAMZES respectively, both reported that their mounts could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of RAMZES revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	JJ STAR	App L De Souza	1.53.8	–
2^nd	6	POLO MASTER	AK Lim	–	Hd
3^rd	3	SECOND CHANCE	App S Rosmizan	–	¾
4^th	7	GLORY AGE	J De Souza	–	¾

RACE 9 (R1341) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc)

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

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace Jockey S Anandan as the rider of RACING MAN when the latter was medically stood down.

ACIPENSER (M Yusri) was slow to begin.

RACING MAN (R Rueven) laid out approaching the finish and brushed ANAK WARRIOR (Z Khairil).

Post-race veterinary examinations of GET THE LOTSKI (HS Gill) and SONG KID (J De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	RACING MAN	R Rueven	1.26.4	–
2^nd	1	ANAK WARRIOR	Z Khairil	–	Nk
3^rd	13	SEMIFREDDO	App S Saddam	–	5 ¼
4^th	4	SCORPION KING	AK Lim	–	½

RACE 10 (R1342) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)

POWERFUL FIGHTER, a course scratching as it had sustained sore off fore suspensory ligament, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As Jockey Z Khairil was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace him as the rider of THE MILLIONAIRE.

QUEEN FORCE (App J Daniel) had to check on jumping away when INDOMITABLE SPEED (App L De Souza) shifted out.

RAMIFICATIONS (J Chuah) had to be steadied racing to the 1200M, when THE MILLIONAIRE (R Rueven) shifted in. Jockey R Rueven, the rider of THE MILLIONAIRE was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future.

INDOMITABLE SPEED raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight and thereafter, shifted in away from the whip when racing to the 250M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RAMIFICATIONS revealed that the mare returned with respiratory distress and RAIDEN HERO (M Yusri) revealed no obvious abnormality. As such, RAMIFICATIONS will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	DOUBLE RAINBOW	App S Saddam	1.26.2	–
2^nd	3	ALASAMO	App S Rosmizan	–	¾
3^rd	6	GOLD COAST CAPTAIN	App CK Khaw	–	1 ½
4^th	1	INDOMITABLE SPEED	App L De Souza	–	¾

RACE 11 (R1343) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)

ANGHIARI and MEWTWO, both course scratching as they had sustained bruised both fore fetlocks and bruised back respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

As App CT Lee was medically unwell, the Panel of Stewards permitted App S Rosmizan to replace him as the rider of KEEN DRAGON.

The Panel of Stewards permitted App L De Souza to replace Jockey J Low as the rider of NATION THEATRE, as there was no suitable senior rider available.

AMI ELEVEN (App WW Cheah) jumped away awkwardly.

GOOD TASTE (M Yusri) steadied shortly after the start, when SNOW DANCER (SU Lim) shifted in. Jockey SU Lim, the rider of SNOW DANCER was shown the vision of the incident and was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future.

KEEN DRAGON (App S Rosmizan) had to steady to avoid the heels of NATION THEATRE (App L De Souza) passing the 1200M.

BUTCH CASSIDY (R Rueven) laid in over the concluding stages and took DARCI SUPER (App S Hafis) in.

App S Saddam, the rider of YOU KNOW WHEN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of YOU KNOW WHEN revealed that the gelding returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.

App S Rosmizan, the rider of KEEN DRAGON reported that his mount could not handle the going today.

A post-race veterinary examination of STAR CHOICE (F Yap) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	BUTCH CASSIDY	R Rueven	1.25.6	–
2^nd	8	DARCI SUPER	App S Hafis	–	½
3^rd	1	NOVA DASHING	AK Lim	–	3 ¼
4^th	7	NATION THEATRE	App L De Souza	–	2 ¼

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	D’GREAT RISE	J Low	App L De Souza	Medical
8	JJ STAR	J Low	App L De Souza	Medical
9	RACING MAN	S Anandan	R Rueven	Medical
10	INDOMITABLE SPEED	J Low	App L De Souza	Medical
10	THE MILLIONAIRE	Z Khairil	R Rueven	Medical
11	KEEN DRAGON	App CT Lee	App S Rosmizan	Medical
11	NATION THEATRE	J Low	App L De Souza	Medical

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

Amendment:

RACE 3 (R1287) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M(lc) – 1st DAY, SATURDAY, 12th OCTOBER 2019 – PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2019

HANDSOME BAB (R43) which suffered a second bleeding attack in the above race, will now be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5)(a)(b)(c), as the gelding has not raced three (3) times without bleeding as stipulated under MRA Rule 92(5). HANDSOME BAB will thereafter, be required to pass a Bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	MAYWEATHER	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
2	VICTORY CAT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	POWERFUL STAR	Bruised near fore sole	Vet examination
3	ELF’S DREAM	Bruised off fore suspensory	Vet examination
4	GOODFELLAS	Stone bruised off fore	Vet examination
5	TILSWORTH JACOBI	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination
5	POMP	Sore back	Vet examination
5	HAYTHAM	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
5	HAPPY BOX SIX	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
6	ELUSIVE GENIUS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	SONNY BILL	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	DON’T MIND IFIDO	Cut near hind	Vet examination
7	FRANKLY MY DEAR	Sore back	Vet examination
9	GRAND SHOW	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
10	ULTIMATE HERO	Bruised right knee	Vet examination
11	D’GREAT ACHIEVER	Bruised back	Vet examination
11	MASTRO GEPPETTO	Seedy off fore toe	Vet examination

PRTC – SUNDAY – 20th OCTOBER 2019
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	EAGLE SOAR, MR DREYFUSS, CAVATINA, CHAMPAGNE ROSE & D’GREAT ELEGANCE	Vet examination each
1	SUPER DAN	1000M & vet exam.
2	DETERMINETOSTRIKE, REWARDING SMILE & BASTION	Vet examination each
3	Nil
4	TAN’S MAESTRO	1000M & vet exam.
5	CAMBRIDGE	Vet examination
5	BRAHMS AND LISZT, LION CONQUEROR & OVER LIMITS	1000M & vet exam. each
6	ENCOSTA ZONE	Vet examination
7	Nil
8	SNAGGLE PUSS	Vet examination
9	ARCHER COMPANY	Vet examination
10	POWERFUL FIGHTER	Vet examination
10	RAMIFICATIONS	1000M & vet exam.
11	ANGHIARI & MEWTWO	Vet examination each
11	YOU KNOW WHEN	1000M & vet exam.

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2	Jockey SU Lim	MAMAMIA MAMAMIA	20/10/2019	RM500.00	121(7)

Suspension(s)	Nil

Follow-up(s)	Nil