Perak Meeting – 19 March 2022 | Selangor Turf Club

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2022

DAY 1, SATURDAY – 19^th MARCH 2022

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. David McGillivray- Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Chin Tong Leong – Racing Steward (Chairman)

Mr. V. W Balasingam– Racing 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 (R332) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

THE JEWELLER, a course scratching as it had sustained a sole bruised off hind sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

Emergency acceptors PURPLE RAIN LADY and CHIEF CLERK were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

SUPREME JUSTICE 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.

KING RAVANA (R Rueven) and JOYFUL (AK Lim) were both examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and were passed fit to start.

SONNY BILL (KC Wong) was slow into stride.

Despite winning, the Panel of Stewards questioned Jockey R Rueven with regards to the manner in which he rode KING RAVANA, especially in the backstraight. Jockey R Rueven had no explanations, other than in his opinion, the pace was fast, which the Panel of Stewards did not agree with. He was warned to ride all his mounts out in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of GALLANT BLACK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of GALLANT BLACK revealed no obvious abnormality, however the gelding returned having cast its near fore plate.

A post-race veterinary examination of SUPREME JUSTICE (Y Aify) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer Evert van Breukelen was questioned with regards to the tactics on IPOH DASH today. He explained that his instruction was not to lead, but to sit handy, however, due to the pace being slow, he found himself in front. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	KING RAVANA	R Rueven	1:38.6
2^nd	2	IPOH DASH	App S Hafis		Hd
3^rd	8	LUCK HAPPY	CK Khaw		5 ¾
4^th	1	SILENT PRINCE	App Clyde Leck		2

RACE 2 (R333) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

Emergency acceptors GLORY AGE, CROWN DELIGHT and LIM’S KEYWAY were withdrawn due to a capacity field

MAGICAL PARK 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.

SECOND CHANCE (S Saddam) was slow into stride.

IMMORTALITY (SS Vanan) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

At approximately the 200M-mark, SECOND CHANCE was crowded between SING EXPRESS (J Daniel) and RELIC WARRIOR (HK Cheng) when SING EXPRESS rolled outwards.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SUCCESS STREET	KC Wong	1:40.6
2^nd	7	CAPE LINCOLN	HS Gill		2 ¾
3^rd	8	GREAT HERO	L De Souza		2 ¾
4^th	9	TRINITY HONOR	App A Saran		1 ¾

RACE 3 (R334) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

EMPEROR WARRIOR, a course scratching as it had sustained nail bind injury on its near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

Emergency acceptors GOLD KIDS and SONG KID were withdrawn due to a capacity field

STRONG MAN which was up 15kgs 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 App I Firdzriel to replace App I Firdza as the rider of HERO CHAMPION when the latter was certified unwell.

The Starter reported that this race was started manually.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) which stood and was very slow to begin, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that THUNDERSTRUCK (KC Wong) 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.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon also reported that STRONG MAN (App A Saran) returned having cast its near hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	MY MONEY	S Salee	1:19.8
2^nd	8	ROCK ME EASY	HS Gill		½
3^rd	2	SUNTZU	J Daniel		1 ½
4^th	7	PENANG MAN	SS Vanan		1 ¼

RACE 4 (R335) CLASS 5(A) -1300m (lc)

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

Emergency acceptors GOLDEN ROOSTER and LUCKY GIANT were withdrawn due to a capacity field

JOON HO (J Daniel) was examined behind the barriers by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.

The gate of D’GREAT VULTURE (AK Lim) was marginally slow to open, resulting in this horse being slow into stride.

Under the provisions of MRA Rule 115, the Panel of Stewards declared BLACK MAMBA (CK Khaw) a non-runner, as its barrier gate did not open. All bets on BLACK MAMBA would be refunded.

SHA NA NA (Y Aify) and JOON HO were slow into stride.

The saddle on JOON HO slipped back during the running.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	THAI BAHT	App S Hafis	1:19.1
2^nd	13	SUNNY FIGHTER	L De Souza		1 ¼
3^rd	10	YES BOSSY	M Yusri		2 ½
4^th	1	BELIEVER	HS Gill		½

RACE 5 (R336) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (sc)

ONE FOR ALL and MA BAO BAO, both course scratching which had sustained a swollen near fore cannon and sore off hind foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor MYSTICAL STAR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

ASIAN TIGER which was down 25kgs 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 BOLD (M Yusri) which stood and was very slow to begin, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

The saddle on D’GREAT DUCHESS (KC Wong) slipped forward during the running, placing its rider at a disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT DUCHESS which returned having cast its off fore plate, revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey M Yusri was questioned with regards to GOLDEN BOLD being slow to begin today. He explained that the gelding slipped on jumping, resulting in it being slowly away. Trainer PK Leong, the trainer of GOLDEN BOLD was also questioned with regards to this matter. He stated that the jockey was instructed to get a good jump and try to ride handy. Their explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN BOLD revealed no obvious abnormality, however GOLDEN BOLD which raced poorly, will also 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	STAGESHOW	App S Hafis	1:19.8
2^nd	5	INVICTUS WARRIOR	C Goon		Nk
3^rd	9	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	App Clyde Leck		½
3^rd	11	TWILL GUY	HK Cheng		1 ¼

RACE 6 (R337) ENRICH STAKES (SW) – 1300m (lc)

MOONGATE LIGHT, a course scratching as it sustained a laceration on its right chest, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

SUPER COME 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.

PLACE YOUR BET (HK Cheng) was hanging in in the backstraight.

Jockeys CK Khaw, R Rueven and M Yusri, the riders of SUPER WINNER, YOU ROKK and LAUS DEO respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER WINNER revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and having cast its off fore plate. Post-race examinations of YOU ROKK revealed no obvious abnormality and LAUS DEO returned with respiratory distress. As such, SUPER WINNER and LAUS DEO 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	2	DISTINCTIVE DARCI	App WW Cheah	1:17.8
2^nd	1	GRAND CROSS	HS Gill		¾
3^rd	8	HELIOSPHERE	AK Lim		¾
4^th	6	YOU ROKK	R Rueven		2 ¼

RACE 7 (R338) CLASS 5(B) -1300m (lc)

SANGKURIANG, MR ROCKWELL and AWATERE are course scratching. SANGKURIANG had sustained a swollen off fore fetlock, MR ROCKWELL had sustained an abrasion on its left stifle and AWATERE had sustained a swollen off fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

KIPEH which was down 20kgs 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 was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey CK Tan to replace App K Pavinthran as the rider of MERCHANT MARINE, when the latter had failed to comply with the Club’s SOP.

Trainer S Shanmugam was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on ASIAN JET.

ASIAN JET (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly outwards and CLASSIC KING (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in LADY BLA BLA (HS Gill) and MODRIC (App A Saran) being crowded.

Trainer S Hamilton was questioned with regards to the improved performance of MODRIC today. She explained that the horse had been working very well recently and she expected that it would run well, coupled with the fact that in her opinion, it was a relatively weaker field today. Her explanations were noted.

A post-race veterinary examination of DON’T FORGET THIS (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	MODRIC	App A Saran	1:20.3
2^nd	6	KYO	CK Khaw		½
3^rd	5	KEEN DRAGON	L De Souza		Nk
4^th	14	KIPEH	S Salee		1 ¼

RACE 8 (R339) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400m (lc)

SEVEN SUNDAE which was up 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

A post-race veterinary examination of SEVEN SUNDAE (App I Firdzriel) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of VEGAS SHOWGIRL reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of VEGAS SHOWGIRL revealed that the filly had bled and as such, 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.

An Inquiry was opened today into the running and handling of SEVEN SUNDAE, ridden by App I Firdzriel and trained by Trainer HY Cheng. Evidence was taken from App I Firdzriel in the presence of his acting trainer, Trainer KF Wong and Trainer HY Cheng. After reviewing the race videos, App I Firdzriel was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The particulars of the charge were that:

1) App I Firdzriel failed to give sufficient reins on jumping;

2) Failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination in the straight.

Thereby, failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account his disciplinary records and mitigating factors. App I Firdzriel was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months, effective from Sunday, 20^th March 2022 and to expire on Tuesday, 19^th July 2022, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM10,000/- He was advised of his right of appeal (6.10pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	BIG POWER	SS Vanan	1:26.1
2^nd	2	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	S Salee		1 ½
3^rd	7	LEEDSTHEWAY	App A Najib		3 ¼
4^th	5	DAWNBREAKER	Y Aify		Hd

RACE 9 (R340) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

OCEAN LAW and AYAAN, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore sole and bruised off fore heel respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

Emergency acceptor THE MAREEBA MANGO was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

STAR GENIUS (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly and thereafter, duck outwards and was being slow into stride.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DISCRETELY RED (App S Hafis) returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	KRUGER	CK Tan	1:10.6
2^nd	14	ACE’S WILD	App A Najib		5 ¼
3^rd	12	PRATT STREET	J Chuah		1 ¼
4^th	11	ELITE SAINT	J Daniel		1 ¼

RACE 10 (R341) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc)

AMAZING CHOICE, a course scratching as it sustained a corneal ulcer on its right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again

Emergency acceptors BALL AND CHAIN and DETERMINE TO WIN were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey CK Khaw to replace Jockey S Salee as the rider of NO REGRETS, when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

PULAU PINANG (SS Vanan) and FARDUS (Y Aify) were slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of EASY SOUTH EAST (L De Souza) revealed that the gelding returned with heat stress 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	1	BRISTOL DIAMOND	HS Gill	1:11.6
2^nd	3	SOMAR	R Rueven		Sh
3^rd	4	PURPLE RAIN	S Saddam		½
4^th	10	MERCURIAL TURN	App WW Cheah		½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	HERO CHAMPION	App I Firdza	App I Firdzriel	Medical
7	KIPEH	Unfixed	S Salee	EA
7	ASIAN JET	Unfixed	J Daniel	EA
7	MERCHANT MARINE	App K Pavinthran	CK Tan	Failed to comply with the Club’s SOP
8	STRIKE FOR SHINING	App K Pavinthran	App A Saran	Failed to comply with the Club’s SOP
9	TRAFALGAR	Unfixed	Y Aify	EA
9	ACE’S WILD	Unfixed	App A Najib	EA
10	NO REGRETS	S Salee	CK Khaw	Medical

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	SOON YOU THINK	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	NOT USUAL PRINCE	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
9	GUILTY PLEASURES	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination

PRTC – 19^th March 2022
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	THE JEWELLER				Vet examination
2	Nil
3	EMPEROR WARRIOR				Vet examination
3	BLUE EYED BOY				One starting stall test
3	THUNDERSTRUCK				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
4	CHERISH				Vet examination
5	ONE FOR ALL & MA BAO BAO				Vet examination each
5	GOLDEN BOLD				One starting stall test and 1000M & vet exam
6	MOONGATE LIGHT				Vet examination
6	SUPER WINNER & LAUS DEO				1000M & vet exam each
7	SANGKURIANG, MR ROCKWELL & AWATERE				Vet examination each
8	VEGAS SHOWGIRL				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
9	OCEAN LAW & AYAAN				Vet examination each
10	AMAZING CHOICE				Vet examination
10	EASY SOUTH EAST				Vet examination
SUMMARY
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R7		Tr S Shanmugam	ASIAN JET	19/3/2022		RM100/-	65(5)(c)
R8		App I Firdzriel	SEVEN SUNDAE	19/3/2022		RM10,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)		App I Firdzriel (SEVEN SUNDAE)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.