STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
SATURDAY– 14th JUNE 2025
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stewards:
Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (Chairman)
Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Sreeravineshwaran Singam – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R0405) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)
PRIDE OF LOVE 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.
BAKUTEH (S Salee) and THAI BAHT (S Hafis) bumped on jumping.
MY BOSS (HS Gill) showed no early pace, despite being urged.
Passing the 400M, ELITE SAINT (App S Shazmin) drifted out, carrying PRIDE OF LOVE (S Saddam) wider and finished the race wide.
Passing 200M, PRIDE OF LOVE hung out under pressure and finished the race wide.
A post-race veterinary examination of CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality. CHOSEN ONE was impounded for further analytical examinations.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MY BOSS had bled and 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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
RIVER DRAGON |
KC Wong |
1:18.0 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
ELITE SAINT |
App S Shazmin |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
BAKUTEH |
S Salee |
|
½ |
|
4th |
9 |
LET’S COME ON BABY |
App SN Shiva |
|
Hd |
RACE 2 (R0406) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)
BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) had to steady when CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in BOSS NINE NINE losing ground.
JUNGLE CRUISE (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped SILVER STAR (HS Gill).
ICHIKA BACHIKA (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.
THE SWAN (App S Shazmin) stumbled upon jumping.
BOSS NINE NINE had a tendency to hang in in the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JUNGLE CRUISE revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and had cast its off fore plate, whilst TALKINGTALKINGGURU (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality. JUNGLE CRUISE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
When questioned with regards to the improved performance of GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang), Trainer I Ismadi stated that the horse was treated for ulcer problem previously and after the treatment, the horse had shown improvement in its track work and the good barrier trial on the 13th May 2025 had contributed to its improved performance today. His explanations were noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
GLORIOUS BISCUIT |
How Yang |
1:17.7 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
BOSS NINE NINE |
KC Wong |
|
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
7 |
STORM TO WIN |
App A Azizi |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
6 |
ICHIKA BACHIKA |
CK Khaw |
|
2 ½ |
RACE 3 (R0407) COSMO C – 1300m (lc)
LEONG MA BISCUIT (How Yang) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
MAN OF ACTION (HS Gill) and AHTIMS KLIS (App A Azizi) entered the straight wide.
Passing the 400M, EASY BREEZY (App SN Shiva) drifted out under pressure.
Passing the 200M, PEAKY BLINDER (KC Wong) had to steady when LEONG MA BISCUIT rolled inwards. Shortly thereafter, LEONG MA BISCUIT shifted out away from the whip. Jockey How Yang, the rider of LEONG MA BISCUIT was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. He was also warned to keep his mount on a straight course, failing which action will be taken.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EASY BREEZY had returned having cast both hind plates.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
MAN OF ACTION |
HS Gill |
1:17.4 |
|
|
2nd |
2 |
LEONG MA BISCUIT |
How Yang |
|
1 |
|
3rd |
1 |
SALAAM NAMASTEY |
S Saddam |
|
½ |
|
4th |
5 |
EASY BREEZY |
App SN Shiva |
|
1 |
RACE 4 (R0408) Class 5(B) – 1100m (sc)
Trainer PH Khor was fined RM1,000/- under Perak Turf Club Official Programme Clause 5.09 for scratching TILSWORTH MALI (W326) without a veterinary certificate.
MATILDA, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised off fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo, before being declared to race again.
CASTLE OCEAN and PROVOCATEUR which were up 19kgs and 18kgs respectively, in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
PROVOCATEUR (CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.
TRINITY FLYING (S Hafis) dipped on jumping.
BIZAR WINS (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly.
COUNTRY LAW (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.
LAXON (S Salee) showed no pace, despite being urged.
Passing the 900M, TRINITY FLYING and CASTLE OCEAN (App A Azizi) bumped, resulting in CASTLE OCEAN becoming unbalanced momentarily.
CASTLE OCEAN was eased up at about the 200M. A post-race veterinary examination of CASTLE OCEAN revealed that the gelding had returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of RISE OF THE LEGEND was dislodged on pulling up and was exempted from weighing-in. The Club Medical Officer examined Jockey SU Lim and he was medically stood down for the remainder of the day. Jockey SU Lim was sent to the hospital for further observations.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
FLYING SPIDER |
J Chuah |
1:04.9 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
LUCKY THIRTYNINE |
S Saddam |
|
¾ |
|
3rd |
11 |
TRINITY FLYING |
S Hafis |
|
½ |
|
4th |
6 |
BIZAR WINS |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R0409) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)
Trainer PH Khor was fined RM1,000/- each (Total RM2,000/-) under Perak Turf Club Official Programme Clause 5.09 for scratching RETALLICA (H569) and BROTHERLY LOVE (P88) without a Veterinary Certificate.
As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey AL Da Silva as the rider of UNDER OATH when the latter was certified unwell.
NIMBUS FLARE which was up 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
NIMBUS FLARE (CK Khaw) was slow into stride and showed no pace, despite being urged.
Passing the 300M, App SN Shiva, the rider of GURNEY DRIVE dropped his whip accidentally when it made contact with the head of HUNTER PEGASUS (S Saddam).
Passing the 200M, UNDER OATH (App A Azizi) laid in and bumped NIMBUS FLARE.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FAST AND FEARLESS (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality whilst GURNEY DRIVE (App SN Shiva) returned with respiratory distress and LIM’S WISH (J Chuah) returned lame both fore. As such, GURNEY DRIVE and LIM’S WISH will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
At the conclusion of an inquiry, evidence were taken from App S Shazmin, the rider of ZILFIKAR in the presence of his acting master Trainer KF Wong and Mr. FS Yeong, the Clerk-of-Scales. App S Shazmin, the rider of ZILFIKAR, in the presence of his acting master, Trainer KF Wong, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 121(2) in that he, as the rider of ZILFIKAR which finished third (3rd ) placing in this race, did return to Scales more than half a kilo (700 grams) less than the weight he weighed out, resulting in ZILFIKAR being disqualified from its 3rd placing.
In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App S Shazmin’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App S Shazmin was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 16th June 2025 and to expire on 28th June 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM5,000/- and was advised of his right of appeal (5.15pm).
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
BALIN |
KC Wong |
1:04.1 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
HUNTER PEGASUS |
S Saddam |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
4 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
How Yang |
|
3 ¼ |
|
4th |
1 |
FAST AND FEARLESS |
HS Gill |
|
Nk |
RACE 6 (R0410) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc)
Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM1,000/- under Perak Turf Club Official Programme Clause 5.09 for scratching ENTICING (U46) without a veterinary certificate.
ONG MARI and THOUSAND MILE EYE both are course scratching. ONG MARI had sustained lacerated right eyelid whilst THOUSAND MILE EYE sustained bruised near fore fetlock. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo, before being declared to race again
FORTUNE STAR 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.
Acting on veterinary advice that ARTHUR PEGASUS (App A Azizi) had sustained laceration to its off hind, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.04pm. ARTHUR PEGASUS will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
Acting on a report from the Starter that STAR LEGEND (App SN Shiva) was unable to be boxed, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 4.17pm. STAR LEGEND will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test after two (2) weeks embargo, before being declared to race again.
CONGAREE (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and stumbled badly, unbalancing its rider, resulting in it being slow into stride.
Passing the 300M, FORTUNE STAR (S Hafis) switched over the heels of CONGAREE for clear running and thereafter, raced tight with CONGAREE over the concluding stages.
SILENT BOSS (App S Shazmin) showed no interest throughout the race and trailed the field badly. A post-race veterinary examination of SILENT BOSS revealed that the gelding had returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
11 |
FORTUNE STAR |
S Hafis |
1:22.6 |
|
|
2nd |
10 |
CONGAREE |
CK Khaw |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
4 |
WILSING |
J Chuah |
|
Hd |
|
4th |
3 |
BURGUNDY BUBBLES |
S Salee |
|
1 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R0411) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc)
As there were no jockey available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey AL Da Silva as the rider of SOMAR.
SWEET LOVE (S Hafis) dipped shortly after the start.
WAR FRONTIER (S Saddam) was slow into stride.
STARDICE (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly outwards.
VILLAGE STAR (How Yang) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of VILLAGE STAR and STARDICE revealed no obvious abnormality whilst SOMAR (App SN Shiva) returned lame near fore. As such, SOMAR will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
SWEET LOVE |
S Hafis |
1:09.9 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
GROOVY |
CK Khaw |
|
½ |
|
3rd |
6 |
CRAZY LOVE |
HS Gill |
|
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
1 |
WAR FRONTIER |
S Saddam |
|
1 ¾ |
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
4 |
HORSE KING |
AL Da Silva |
KC Wong |
Medical |
|
5 |
UNDER OATH |
AL Da Silva |
App A Azizi |
Medical |
|
5 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
SU Lim |
How Yang |
Medical |
|
6 |
CONGAREE |
SU Lim |
CK Khaw |
Medical |
|
7 |
SOMAR |
AL Da Silva |
App SN Shiva |
Medical |
|
7 |
GROOVY |
SU Lim |
CK Khaw |
Medical |
GENERAL REPORT
PENANG TURF CLUB
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
31st May 2025 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2025
The report dated 12th June 2025 (V25/085) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 18 coded urine and 24 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 31st May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
31st May 2025 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2025
The report dated 12th June 2025 (V25/086) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 31st May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
PERAK JUNE MEETING – 8TH JUNE 2025
RACE 7 (R0404) CLASS 5 (B)- 1200M CANOWINDRA PRODUCE STAKE
App P Haris, subsequently exercised his Rights of Appeal against the 6 months suspension and a fine of RM40,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Forty Thousand Only) imposed under MRA Rule 44 (10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Steward whilst riding MAGNITUDE in the above race. After consideration, the Panel of Stewards did NOT grant him a Stay of Sentence and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed.
AN INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33502” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “CAVALLA COURT” WHICH FINISHED 3RD PLACING IN RACE 7 (MRA 0325) CLASS 5(A) 1100M(sc) – SUNDAY, 11TH MAY 2025 – PERAK TURF CLUB MAY MEETING 2025, WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF MRA RULES & REGULATIONS.
The Panel of Stewards concluded the above Inquiry on Friday, 13th June 2025 at the Perak Turf Club.
Evidence were taken from Trainer HS Lim, the trainer of CAVALLA COURT, Dr Ong Ming Thong, Acting Chief Analyst of UsainsBiomics Laboratory and Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.
Trainer HS Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 134(6)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(13) and punishable under MRA Rule 134(7) in that he, as the Trainer and person responsible for presenting and accepting to run CAVALLA COURT in Race 7 (MRA 0325) on Sunday, 11th May 2025 at the Perak May Race Meeting 2025, which finished third (3rd) placing and its post-race urine sample coded “33502” subsequently upon analysis, had returned positive to “Methamphetamine”, a prohibited substance under MRA Rules and Regulations.
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Trainer HS Lim’s guilty plea, his previous record and mitigating factors. Trainer HS Lim was fined a sum of RM30,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Thirty Thousand Only). He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.40pm).
In terms of MRA Rule 134(11), CAVALLA COURT was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.
In addition, CAVALLA COURT will be required to provide a urine sample for analysis and had to be cleared by the PRTC Panel of Stewards before being declared to race again under MRA Rule 134(12).
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
HEY BOSS |
Bruised near knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
QIJI STAR |
Respiratory allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
CLONE MAN |
Injury near fore |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
LAST SAMURAI |
Stone bruise near fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – 14th JUNE 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
MY BOSS |
Bleeder’s test |
[barred 3 mths] |
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2 |
JUNGLE CRUISE |
1000m & vet exam |
[2 wks embargo] |
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4 |
MATILDA |
Vet examination |
[2 wks embargo] |
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4 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
1000m & vet exam |
[2 wks embargo] |
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5 |
GURNEY DRIVE & LIM’S WISH |
1000m & vet exam each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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6 |
ONG MARI, THOUSAND MILE EYE & ARTHUR PEGASUS |
Vet examination each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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6 |
STAR LEGEND |
One starting stall test |
[2 wks embargo] |
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6 |
SILENT BOSS |
1000m & vet exam |
[2 wks embargo] |
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7 |
VILLAGE STAR & SOMAR |
1000m & vet exam each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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Fine(s)
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Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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R4 |
Tr PH Khor |
TILSWORTH MALI |
14/6/2025 |
RM1,000/- |
PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09 |
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R5 |
Tr PH Khor |
RETALLICA & BROTHERLY LOVE |
14/6/2025 |
RM2,000/- |
PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09 |
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R5 |
App S Shazmin |
ZILFIKAR |
14/6/2025 |
RM5,000/- |
121(2) |
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R6 |
Tr. S Dunderdale |
ENTICING |
14/6/2025 |
RM1,000/- |
PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09 |
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R7 – 11/5/2025 |
Tr HS Lim |
CAVALLA COURT |
13/6/2025 |
RM30,000/- |
134(6)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R5 – App S Shazmin |
Suspended 2 race days under MRA Rule 121(2) on ZILFIKAR. |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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