STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2022
DAY 3, SUNDAY – 24th APRIL 2022
STATE OF TRACK: SOFT
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. David McGillivray- Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr.V. W. Balasingam– Racing Steward (Chairman)
Dato John Lim Ewe Chuan – 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 (R499) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) OPAL HANDICAP
WHAT A BOSS (K Eirwan) which was difficult to be boxed and delayed the start, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again. WHAT A BOSS jumped awkwardly.
GOLDEN BOLD (M Yusri) was slow into stride, shifted to the outside soon after the start and thereafter, raced wide at the early part of the bend. Jockey M Yusri, the rider of GOLDEN BOLD was shown the video of his ride and he was warned that in future, he would be expected to ride all his mounts in such a manner, so as to leave no room for query.
A post-race veterinary examination of JULIUS CAESAR (S Saddam) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
IPOH DASH |
App S Hafis |
1:15.8 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
CHERISH |
R Rueven |
|
6 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
KING POWER |
J Chuah |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
6 |
GOLDEN BOLD |
M Yusri |
|
2 ¾ |
RACE 2 (R500) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (lc) TOPAZ HANDICAP
LUCK MAK MAK, 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.
MIRACLE TIME (App SN Shiva) which could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.45pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly, crowding PROVOCATEUR (App S Hafis) onto LUKE MAN (J Low).
GOLDEN ROOSTER (M Yusri) jumped awkwardly outwards, inconveniencing BIG G (SU Lim).
At approximately 400M-mark, BIG G shied away from the inside running rails.
Jockey M Yusri, the rider of GOLDEN ROOSTER reported that his mount was not striding out freely.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GOLDEN ROOSTER and PROVOCATEUR revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
6 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS |
R Rueven |
1:16.4 |
|
|
2nd |
11 |
BACH’S AIR |
K Eirwan |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
BARBARIAN |
Y Aify |
|
7 ¾ |
|
4th |
4 |
D’GREAT DUCHESS |
KC Wong |
|
1 ½ |
RACE 3 (R501) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300m (lc) PERIDOT HANDICAP
MASTER JIANGMEN (App S Hafis) which fly-jumped and was slow to begin, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of CROWN STAR (J Low) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the performance of PENDRAGON PRINCESS today, in particular his instructions regarding the use of the whip. He stated that he had instructed App SN Shiva to keep PENDRAGON PRINCESS balanced and to ride hands and heels, as the horse would not respond well to the use of whip. His explanations were noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
1 |
MAGIC CITY |
Y Aify |
1:22.1 |
|
|
2nd |
6 |
PENDRAGON PRINCESS |
App SN Shiva |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
5 |
LIM’S PIPER |
R Rueven |
|
½ |
|
4th |
4 |
BLACK AND WHITE |
S Saddam |
|
3 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R502) CLASS 4 (A) -1300m (sc) SAPPHIRE HANDICAP
Acting on veterinary advice that PREMIUM RUSH had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.40pm and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MAGNOLIA BLVD (F Yap), TRIPLE ONE STAR (S Saddam) and STAR GENIUS (HK Cheng) were slow into stride.
At approximately the 150M-mark, Jockey R Rueven, the rider of ANDADO dropped his whip and he was fined a sum of R1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
Jockey AM Aizat and App WW Cheah, the riders of CHIEF OF ARMY and ME NO MARSH MELLOW respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of CHIEF OF ARMY and ME NO MARSH MELLOW revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
MACARTHUR |
App S Hafis |
1:21.6 |
|
|
2nd |
3 |
ANDADO |
R Rueven |
|
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
2 |
STAR GENIUS |
HK Cheng |
|
6 |
|
4th |
9 |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
Y Aify |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R503) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) TURQUOISE HANDICAP
EL MACHO which was down 17kgs and CODIGOS which was up 19kgs 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 MOONSHINE MISTRESS (App WW Cheah) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.20pm and the mare will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
DON’T FORGET THIS (M Yusri), LITTLE MASTER (Y Aify) and MIEJ (F Yap) were slow into stride.
DON’T FORGET THIS jumped awkwardly.
The saddle on EL MACHO (J Low) slipped back during the running.
Jockey M Yusri, the rider of DON’T FORGET THIS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of DON’T FORGET THIS which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Trainer HY Cheng was questioned with regards to the improved performance of THUNDERGOD (SU Lim) today. He stated that this horse had been working well and had its ear-muff removed. Coupled with the fact that it was down in class, this in his opinion may have contributed to its improved performance. His explanations were noted and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
THUNDERGOD |
SU Lim |
1:27.7 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
EL MACHO |
J Low |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
8 |
SONNY BILL |
AM Aizat |
|
3 ¼ |
|
3rd |
1 |
FAST AND SUPER |
S Saddam |
|
9 ¾ |
RACE 6 (R504) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc) JADE HANDICAP
INVICTUS WARRIOR, 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.
LAGO DE COMO (App S Hafis) was slow into stride and thereafter, hung out in the straight.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LAGO DE COMO returned having cast its near hind plate.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
SEVEN SUNDAE |
SU Lim |
1:27.8 |
|
|
2nd |
9 |
SPEEDY SWALLOW |
AM Aizat |
|
9 |
|
3rd |
8 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
Y Aify |
|
5 ¾ |
|
4th |
2 |
RISE OF THE LEGEND |
KC Wong |
|
3 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R505) CLASS 5(B) -1400m (sc) CITRINE HANDICAP
STAR CHOICE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ASIAN TIGER (HK Cheng) and TARZAN (F Yap) which were slow to begin and losing considerable ground, will each be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
ASIAN TIGER shifted in away from the whip in the straight.
Trainer Evert van Breukelen would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of SWEET LODGE (R Rueven).
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
10 |
SWEET LODGE |
R Rueven |
1:30.9 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
KYO |
App S Sia |
|
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
3 |
MYSTICAL STAR |
S Saddam |
|
Nk |
|
4th |
4 |
SECOND CHANCE |
App S Hafis |
|
3 ¾ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
1 |
KING POWER |
AK Lim |
J Chuah |
Medical |
|
2 |
GOLD SKY EXPRESS |
AK Lim |
R Rueven |
Medical |
|
3 |
STEEL CUTTER |
AK Lim |
M Yusri |
Medical |
|
3 |
QUASAR |
L De Souza |
F Yap |
Medical |
|
4 |
MAGNOLIA BLVD |
AK Lim |
F Yap |
Medical |
|
5 |
MIEJ |
AK Lim |
F Yap |
Medical |
|
6 |
SUPER BB |
AK Lim |
F Yap |
Medical |
|
7 |
SNAGGLE PUSS |
L De Souza |
K Eirwan |
Medical |
|
7 |
GOLDEN EMPIRE |
AK Lim |
SU Lim |
Medical |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
FOREVER AND EVER |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
ONE FOR ALL |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
RED SYMPHONY |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
NOVA FACTOR |
Stone bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
BOOM ALMIGHTY |
Stone bruised off fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
LOOKS GOOD |
Stone Bruised near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
ORDOS LEGEND |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
METAGROSS |
Bruised near fore suspensory ligament |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
FLAGSHIP |
Cut mouth |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
STAY THE COURSE |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
CRU BOURGEOIS |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
THE JEWELLER |
Bruised off hind pastern |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
MAZANZE |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
GREAT HERO |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
DROUGHT |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
JOYFUL |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
M SEVEN |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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PRTC – 24th APRIL 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
WHAT A BOSS |
One starting stall test |
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1 |
JULIUS CAESAR |
1000M & vet exam |
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2 |
LUCK MAK MAK |
Vet examination |
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2 |
MIRACLE TIME |
One starting stall test |
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3 |
MASTER JIANGMEN |
One starting stall test |
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3 |
CROWN STAR |
1000M & vet exam |
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4 |
PREMIUM RUSH |
Vet examination |
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5 |
MOONSHINE MISTRESS & DON’T FORGET THIS |
1000M & vet exam each |
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6 |
INVICTUS WARRIOR |
Vet examination |
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7 |
STAR CHOICE |
Vet examination |
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7 |
TARZAN & ASIAN TIGER |
One starting stall test each |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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R4 |
Jockey R Rueven |
ANDADO |
24/4/2022 |
RM1,000/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Follow-up(s) |
R7 |
Trainer Evert van Breukelen (SWEET LODGE) |
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