STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2023
DAY 1, SATURDAY – 8TH APRIL 2023
STATE OF TRACK: RACE 1 to 5 – YIELDING; RACE 6 to 10 – GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – Racing Steward (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj A/L S Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R384) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc) HANOVERIAN HANDICAP
SPEEDY SWALLOW (App WW Cheah) dislodged its rider enroute to the start and ran a considerable distance. Acting on veterinary advice, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.36pm. SPEEDY SWALLOW will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test [to be ridden unaided to the start] before being declared to race again.
The saddle on JERAM GOLD (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards during the running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JERAM GOLD revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and THE JEWELLER (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. JERAM GOLD will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
JET BLACK |
R Rueven |
1:41.3 |
|
|
2nd |
8 |
CIRCUIT FLYER |
App S Sia |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
2 |
SUCCESS STREET |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
3 |
PURPLE RAIN LADY |
S Saddam |
|
Nk |
RACE 2 (R385) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc) OLDENBURG HANDICAP
TARZAN (AK Lim) dipped on jumping and was slow into stride.
TRINITY HONOR (S Anandan) was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.
Post-race veterinary examinations of COME AND TAKE ALL (App S Sia) revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and SECOND CHANCE (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality. COME AND TAKE ALL will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
INTROIT |
J Low |
1:38.6 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
MAZANZE |
Y Aify |
|
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
SING DARCI |
R Rueven |
|
½ |
|
4th |
8 |
CHER |
App A Azizi |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 3 (R386) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200m (lc) ALKEMADE HANDICAP
LUCKY SIXTYSIX, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of ZAC ACE when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
YES BOSSY (HS Gill) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
PONTIANAK (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly.
BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) and HEX MARK (App S Sia) were slow into stride.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MIRACLE CAPTAIN (KP Lim) revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and NINGALOO (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. MIRACLE CAPTAIN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
ZAC ACE |
SS Vanan |
1:12.4 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
GOLDEN SHOW |
Y Aify |
|
1 |
|
3rd |
13 |
TK STAR |
App Z Syafifie |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
12 |
SIEW YUK |
S Anandan |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 4 (R387) CLASS 5 (B) -1200m (lc) PIXABAY HANDICAP
MA BAO BAO, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ASIAN JET was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
GOLD SKY EXPRESS which was up 17kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
PROVOCATEUR (SS Vanan) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Shortly after the start, PROVOCATEUR had to be steadied when AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and TILSWORTH MALI (S Anandan) jumped awkwardly outwards.
ULURU (KP Lim) and GOLD SKY EXPRESS (S Saddam) bumped on jumping.
Passing the 800M-mark, PROVOCATEUR had to be steadied when it ran up onto the heels of FIRST SUCCESS (J Low).
The saddle on ULURU slipped backwards during the running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ULURU and TOP TURF (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
AUTUMN BLITZ |
AK Lim |
1:12.4 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
KING POWER |
App R Nuqman |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
13 |
TILSWORTH MALI |
S Anandan |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
7 |
SHARP DRESSED MAN |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R388) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1000m (sc) LUSITANO STAKES
MOONGATE LIGHT, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore suspensory, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Shortly after the start, RELAU STAR (S Saddam) had to steady when it was crowded for room between QIJI ACHEEVA (AK Lim) and TITAN PEGASUS (Y Aify).
Passing the 100M-mark, Jockey Y Aify, the rider of TITAN PEGASUS got his whip entangled with his breastcheck.
The state of going was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
GRAND CROSS |
HS Gill |
0:58.6 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
QIJI ACHEEVA |
AK Lim |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
8 |
TITAN PEGASUS |
Y Aify |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
5 |
LIM’S DASHING |
KP Lim |
|
Hd |
RACE 6 (R389) CLASS 4(A) – 1100m (sc) TRAKEHNER HANDICAP
OUR DYNAMITE and HARVEYWALLBANGER both are course scratching. OUR DYNAMITE had sustained nail bind injury on both fore foot while HARVEYWALLBANGER had sustained bruised near fore suspensory ligament. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
THAILAND CAPTAIN (HS Gill) reared up as the start was effected and was slow into stride.
MAGNOLIA BLVD (Y Aify) brushed the outside gate on jumping.
TALENTED (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped MULTIBLUE SHARK (SS Vanan) outwards, resulting in both being slow into stride.
TALENTED was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.
A post-race veterinary examination of TALENTED revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
MAGIC CAPTAIN |
App R Ruwaidy |
1:04.4 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
MAGNOLIA BLVD |
Y Aify |
|
4 ¾ |
|
3rd |
4 |
GOLDEN QUEEN |
V Espindola |
|
1 ½ |
|
4th |
1 |
EXDREAM |
App S Sia |
|
¾ |
RACE 7 (R390) CLASS 4(A) -1400m (sc) APPALOOSA HANDICAP
GALAXY LAW (S Salee) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing the outside gate and was slow into stride.
MANDRAKE (HS Gill) had to steady at about the 400M-mark, when SILENT BOSS (HK Cheng) rolled in. Jockey HK Cheng was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Passing the 300M-mark, TEOCHEW KID (L De Souza) shifted over the heels of SILENT BOSS for clear running, finishing the race wide.
A post-race veterinary examination of ROSES FOR ME (App R Nuqman) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality and the mare will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
TEOCHEW KID |
L De Souza |
1:23.6 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
SILENT BOSS |
HK Cheng |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
7 |
SOMAR |
App A Azizi |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
4 |
MR G |
S Anandan |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 8 (R391) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400m (sc) GYPSY VANNER HANDICAP
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of GEORGETOWN.
SUPREME JUSTICE (L De Souza) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
Passing the 150M-mark, SUPREME JUSTICE had to steady when BACK TO THE FUTURE (AK Lim) laid inwards under the whip. Jockey AK Lim was shown the video and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CAVALLA COURT (Y Aify) and GALILEO’S APPROACH (App S Sia) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
8 |
BACK TO THE FUTURE |
AK Lim |
1:24.8 |
|
|
2nd |
6 |
SUPREME JUSTICE |
L De Souza |
|
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
5 |
FAST AND SUPER |
S Saddam |
|
Sh |
|
4th |
7 |
NOVA FACTOR |
SS Vanan |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 9 (R392) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) WESTPHALIAN HANDICAP
SOBERTA a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of BAGHDAD, when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
BEIJING STAR (M Ewe) was slow into stride.
CHIEF OF ARMY (V Espindola) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, showed no pace despite being urged.
Post-race veterinary examinations of COLOUR PAINT (HS Gill) and CHIEF OF ARMY revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
9 |
FIRE AWAY |
Y Aify |
1:25.1 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
App R Nuqman |
|
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
7 |
BAGHDAD |
App A Azizi |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
4 |
VAIN TYCOON |
App S Sia |
|
1 ¾ |
RACE 10 (R393) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc) FRESIAN HANDICAP
BLACK TAIPAN which was up 16kgs in body weight respectively since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of CHERISH.
APOLLO ROCK (App WW Cheah) jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing the inside gate and bumped LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman) onto LUCK HAPPY (S Saddam).
CHAR SIEW (S Anandan) was slow into stride.
SNAGGLE PUSS (M Ewe) was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 300M-mark, APOLLO ROCK drifted out under pressure, finishing the race wide. App WW Cheah, the rider of APOLLO ROCK was warned to keep his mount on a straight course, failing which action may be taken against him in future.
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of BLACK TAIPAN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLACK TAIPAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SNAGGLE PUSS (M Ewe) and LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
8 |
APOLLO ROCK |
App WW Cheah |
1:25.3 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
QUEEN FORCE |
S Salee |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
2 |
LIM’S HOPEFULLY |
HK Cheng |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
11 |
YULONG DREAM |
App S Sia |
|
1 ¼ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
3 |
ZAC ACE |
R Rueven |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
|
4 |
PROVOCATEUR |
R Rueven |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
|
6 |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
R Rueven |
SS Vanan |
Medical |
|
9 |
BAGHDAD |
AK Lim |
App A Azizi |
Medical |
|
9 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
R Rueven |
S Saddam |
Medical |
|
10 |
BLACK TAIPAN |
AK Lim |
Y Aify |
Medical |
|
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
SHYLOCK |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
VICTOREM |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
VIETNAM CAPTAIN |
Bruised off hind cannon |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
TESORO PUBLICO |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
PLACE YOUR BET |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
MAGIC CITY |
Stone bruised near fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
DISCRETELY RED |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
9 |
HELLO MONDAY |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
10 |
BRISTOL DIAMOND |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
PRTC – 8TH APRIL 2023 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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|
1 |
SPEEDY SWALLOW |
One starting stall test |
[to be ridden unaided to the start] |
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|
1 |
JERAM GOLD |
1000M & vet exam |
|
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2 |
COME AND TAKE ALL |
1000M & vet exam |
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3 |
LUCKY SIXTYSIX |
Vet examination |
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3 |
MIRACLE CAPTAIN |
1000M & vet exam |
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4 |
MA BAO BAO |
Vet examination |
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5 |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
OUR DYNAMITE & HARVEYWALLBANGER |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
ROSES FOR ME |
1000M & vet exam |
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9 |
SOBERTA |
Vet examination |
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