Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

SATURDAY– 28^th JUNE 2025

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Desmond Tan Wai Yuan – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0437) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

TIN’S MACHINE (S Salee) jumped awkwardly outwards, carrying MASTER JIANGMEN (S Saddam) onto HAPPY FRANKEL (HS Gill).

HEY BOSS (KC Wong) was crowded when IRON RULER (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards and SUPREME SUCCESS (J Chuah) jumped awkwardly inwards.

HEY BOSS showed no pace, despite being urged.

Passing 400M, HAPPY FRANKEL shift over the heels of MASTER JIANGMEN for clear run and in so doing, carried SUCCESS STREET (App I Firdzriel) wider.

Passing the 200M, BULLSEYE (App N Shahronnizam) was held for a clear run behind SUPREME SUCCESS.

HEY BOSS 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 HEY BOSS and SUCCESS STREET revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	MASTER JIANGMEN	S Saddam	1:36.4
2^nd	5	MAVERICK	R Rueven		1 ¼
3^rd	8	KOTA RANGER	App Z Syafifie		4 ¾
4^th	4	HAPPY FRANKEL	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R0438) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)

SECRET BAOBEI (App I Firdzriel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) and D’GREAT TIMING (Z Khairil) were tightened when MICHIKAWA (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly inwards.

MONGKOK STAR showed no pace, despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MONGKOK STAR and D’GREAT TIMING revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of COLONEL CHIEF, Trainer K Coetzee stated that in his opinion, his instruction to the rider to race closer to the field and a smaller field today, had contributed to the horse’s improved performance. He was reminded of his obligations with regards to in-and-out running under MRA Rule 117(3).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	COLONEL CHIEF	App Z Syafifie	1:37.6
2^nd	4	A BETTER TOMORROW	HS Gill		Hd
3^rd	1	BOSS HENG HENG	KC Wong		1 ¾
4^th	6	SECRET BAOBEI	App I Firdzriel		Sh

RACE 3 (R0439) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (lc)

GOLD PLAN (App AR Aiman) was slow into stride.

ARABIAN NIGHTS (HS Gill) and STYLE OF DRAGON (S Hafis) bumped on jumping.

YULONG DREAM (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Passing the 1200M, WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam) had to steady when it ran up onto the heels of D’GREAT OCEAN (Z Khairil), resulting in GOLD PLAN which was following, had to steady in this incident.

ARABIAN NIGHTS and YULONG DREAM were both obliged to race wide rounding the turn.

Passing the 200M, STYLE OF DRAGON and CHOSEN ONE (AK Lim) brushed on a number of occasions.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ARABIAN NIGHTS returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	LET’S COME ON BABY	App SN Shiva	1:26.2
2^nd	1	STYLE OF DRAGON	S Hafis		Nk
3^rd	2	CHOSEN ONE	AK Lim		Ns
4^th	10	SUPER WHIRLWIND	How Yang		2 ¼

RACE 4 (R0440) Class 5(A) – 1400m (lc)

PENANG STAR, a course scratching as it was lame off fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

Acting on veterinary advice that NIMBUS FLARE (Z Khairil) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.12pm and the gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

GOLDEN CUP (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

DISCRETELY RED (S Hafis) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

GOLDEN CUP showed no pace despite being urged.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of GEORGETOWN reported that his mount not striding out freely and a post-race veterinary examination of GEORGETOWN revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	THE SHADOW	App N Shahronnizam	1:24.0
2^nd	1	TALKINGTALKINGGURU	App AR Aiman		5
3^rd	11	HARI HARI HAPPY	App SN Shiva		2 ¼
4^th	9	DISCRETELY RED	S Hafis		1 ¼

RACE 5 (R0441) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1000m (sc)

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

A MIGHTY HEART (App SN Shiva) and HELLO BROTHER (App Z Syafifie) both hesitated as the start was effected and were slow into stride.

A MIGHTY HEART showed no pace, despite being urged.

THIEN MA (S Hafis) shifted in away from the whip over the concluding stages.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	AUTHORITY	S Saddam	0:59.0
2^nd	5	O THRYLOS	App N Shahronnizam		1 ¼
3^rd	6	THIEN MA	S Hafis		2 ¼
4^th	4	HELLO BROTHER	App Z Syafifie		2 ¾

RACE 6 (R0442) CLASS 4(A) – 1200m (sc)

ROCKETSHIP, a course scratching due to inappetence, will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again

As the start was affected, BRANDENBURG knuckled over, unbalancing Jockey KC Wong, resulting in the horse being slow into stride.

AHTIMS KLIS (AK Lim) was slow into stride.

Passing the 400M, Jockey AK Lim, the rider of AHTIMS KLIS dropped his whip and he was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in future.

App N Shahronnizam, the rider of FLEXI LAD reported that his mount not striding out freely and a post-race veterinary examination of FLEXI LAD revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BRANDENBURG, FORTUNE STAR (S Hafis) and GOLD EIGHTY-THREE (M Hanif) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	WILAMARA	R Rueven	1:10.2
2^nd	9	LEGEND OF THE SUN	S Saddam		4 ¼
3^rd	3	AHTIMS KLIS	AK Lim		¾
4^th	8	FLEXI LAD	App N		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R0443) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc)

FAST AND SUPER (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

CAVANA (App N Shahronnizam) stumbled badly at the start, unbalancing its rider.

FIGHT TO WIN (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped LOOKS GOOD (S Saddam) onto BALIN (KC Wong).

Shortly after the start, ZYGARDE (App AR Aiman) and LUCKY THIRTYNINE (S Hafis) were both crowded for room when FAST AND SUPER (R Rueven) shifted inwards, carrying STORM TO WIN (M Hanif) in onto ZYGARDE. At the same time, STARDICE (App I Firdzriel) jumped awkwardly outwards, crowding LUCKY THIRTYNINE onto ZYGARDE. FAST AND FEARLESS had to steady in this incident and lose ground. Jockeys R Rueven, M Hanif and App I Firdzriel were shown the video of the incident and were warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground, failing which action may be taken against them. Thereafter, STARDICE continued to race ungenerously and was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of FAST AND SUPER reported that his mount not striding out freely and a post-race veterinary examination of FAST AND SUPER revealed that the gelding had returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of ZYGARDE revealed that the gelding had returned lame off hind and as such, 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 STARDICE and FAST AND FEARLESS (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of HARVEYWALLBANGER (Z Khairil) today, Trainer R Lines stated that the gelding likes the Ipoh track, a weaker field and getting a good jump to race in a forward position, in his opinion had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance today. He was reminded of his obligations with regards to in-and-out running under MRA Rule 117(3).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	HARVEYWALLBANGER	Z Khairil	1:12.1
2^nd	7	FAST AND SUPER	R Rueven		1 ¾
3^rd	1	BALIN	KC Wong		Hd
4^th	9	STORM TO WIN	M Hanif		Nk

RACE 8 (R0444) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc)

PROVOCATEUR, a course scratching as it was lame off fore, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

BAGHDAD (AK Lim) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. BAGHDAD dislodged Jockey AK Lim whilst being examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and bolted a considerable distance. To avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of BAGHDAD at 5.15pm.

WASHINGTON (App I Firdzriel) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

HUNTER PEGASUS (M Hanif) knuckled over badly as the start was effected, unbalancing its rider, losing considerable ground.

QIJI STAR (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider losing his near side irons which he was unable to re-gain the use of his near side irons throughout the race, placing him at a disadvantage.

SPIDERMAN (KC Wong) showed no pace, despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of HUNTER PEGASUS revealed no obvious abnormality and CHIEF OF ARMY (How Yang) revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress. CHIEF OF ARMY 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)]
1^st	8	BIZAR WINS	HS Gill	1:12.0
2^nd	7	QIJI STAR	App Z Syafifie		Hd
3^rd	4	THE SWAN	S Salee		2 ½
4^th	11	PRIDE OF LOVE	S Saddam		Nk

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

8^th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

The report dated 19^th June 2025 (V25/090) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 22 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 8^thJune 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

8^th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

The report dated 19^thJune 2025 (V25/091) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 8^th June 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

14^th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

The report dated 26^th June 2025 (V25/094) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 14^thJune 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

14^th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

The report dated 26^thJune 2025 (V25/094) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 14^th June 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

INQUIRY INTO URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4518” BELONGING TO SYCE MR. NAMIRUL FIZAR BIN HAMZAH (NRIC No. 800907-07-5699) WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 23^rd MAY 2025 (OUT-OF-COMPETITION TESTING) AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB AND UPON ANALYSIS RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES IN TERMS OF MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded the inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 26^th June 2025 at the Perak Turf Club. Evidence was taken from Syce Mr. Namirul Fizar bin Hamzah (employee) and Trainer Lim Hoon Seng (employer).

Mr. Namirul Fizar bin Hamzah pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(4)(b) in that a urine sample coded “J-4518” submitted by him on 23^rd May 2025 at the Perak Turf Club, upon analysis, revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”, which is a prohibited substance under MRA Rules and Regulations.

In deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account the serious nature of the drugs, mitigating factors and his records. Mr. Namirul Fizar bin Hamzah was disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months, backdated to the day he was stood down from performing his duties as a Syce, to start from 19^th June 2025 and to expire on 18^th December 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.00am).

INQUIRY INTO URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4522” BELONGING TO SYCE MR. SALINEN BIN SAAD (NRIC No. 820512-07-5465) WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 23^rd MAY 2025 (OUT-OF-COMPETITION TESTING) AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB AND UPON ANALYSIS RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES IN TERMS OF MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded the inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 26^th June 2025 at the Perak Turf Club. Evidence was taken from Syce Mr. Salinen bin Saad (employee) and Trainer Lim Hoon Seng (employer).

Mr. Salinen bin Saad pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(4)(b) in that a urine sample coded “J-4522” submitted by him on 23^rd May 2025 at the Perak Turf Club, upon analysis, revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”, which is a prohibited substance under MRA Rules and Regulations.

In deciding on penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account the serious nature of the drugs, mitigating factors and his records. Mr. Salinen bin Saad was disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months, backdated to the day he was stood down from performing his duties as a Syce, to start from 19^th June 2025 and to expire on 18^th December 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.15am).

INQUIRY INTO URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-4519” BELONGING TO SYCE MR. FAZRUL HAFIZ BIN MUZAMMIL (NRIC No. 820814-08-5087) WHICH WAS TAKEN ON 23^rd MAY 2025 (OUT-OF-COMPETITION TESTING) AT THE PERAK TURF CLUB AND UPON ANALYSIS RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES IN TERMS OF MRA RULES AND REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded the inquiry into the above matter on Thursday, 26^th June 2025 at the Perak Turf Club. Evidence was taken from Trainer Lim Hoon Seng (employer) in the absence of Syce Mr. Fazrul Hafiz bin Muzammil.

Mr. Fazrul Hafiz bin Muzammil, in his absence, was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(4)(b) in that a urine sample coded “J-4519” submitted by him on 23^rd May 2025 at the Perak Turf Club, upon analysis, revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”, which is a prohibited substance under MRA Rules and Regulations.

In deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account the serious nature of the drugs involved and his records. Mr. Fazrul Hafiz bin Muzammil was disqualified for a period of eighteen (18) months, backdated to the day he was stood down from performing his duties as a Syce, to start from 19^th June 2025 and to expire on 18^th December 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.30am).

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
6	WAR FRONTIER	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
7	BIONICS	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PRTC – 28^th JUNE 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	HEY BOSS				1000m & vet exam			[2 wks embargo]
4	PENANG STAR & NIMBUS FLARE				1000m & vet exam each			[2 wks embargo]
6	ROCKETSHIP				Vet examination			[2 wks embargo]
7	ZYGARDE & FAST AND SUPER				1000m & vet exam each			[2 wks embargo]
8	PROVOCATEUR & CHIEF OF ARMY				1000m & vet exam each			[2 wks embargo]
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil

Disqualifications		Out-of-competition testing	1) Syce Namirul Fizar bin Hamzah (NRIC No:800907-07-5699) 2) Syce Salinen bin Saad (NRIC No: 820512-07-5465) 3) Syce Fazrul Hafiz bin Muzammil (NRIC No: 820814-08-5087) Disqualified for a period of 18 months each under MRA Rule 136(4)(b)
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

SATURDAY– 14^th 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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	RIVER DRAGON	KC Wong	1:18.0
2^nd	1	ELITE SAINT	App S Shazmin		1 ¾
3^rd	6	BAKUTEH	S Salee		½
4^th	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 13^th May 2025 had contributed to its improved performance today. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	GLORIOUS BISCUIT	How Yang	1:17.7
2^nd	1	BOSS NINE NINE	KC Wong		1 ½
3^rd	7	STORM TO WIN	App A Azizi		¾
4^th	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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	MAN OF ACTION	HS Gill	1:17.4
2^nd	2	LEONG MA BISCUIT	How Yang		1
3^rd	1	SALAAM NAMASTEY	S Saddam		½
4^th	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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	FLYING SPIDER	J Chuah	1:04.9
2^nd	7	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	S Saddam		¾
3^rd	11	TRINITY FLYING	S Hafis		½
4^th	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 (3^rd ) 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 3^rd 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, 16^th June 2025 and to expire on 28^th 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)]
1^st	5	BALIN	KC Wong	1:04.1
2^nd	10	HUNTER PEGASUS	S Saddam		1 ¾
3^rd	4	TERMS OF REFERENCE	How Yang		3 ¼
4^th	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.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	FORTUNE STAR	S Hafis	1:22.6
2^nd	10	CONGAREE	CK Khaw		Hd
3^rd	4	WILSING	J Chuah		Hd
4^th	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)]
1^st	2	SWEET LOVE	S Hafis	1:09.9
2^nd	4	GROOVY	CK Khaw		½
3^rd	6	CRAZY LOVE	HS Gill		1 ¼
4^th	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):

31^st May 2025 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 12^th 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 31^st May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

31^st May 2025 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 12^thJune 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 31^st May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PERAK JUNE MEETING – 8^TH 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 3^RD PLACING IN RACE 7 (MRA 0325) CLASS 5(A) 1100M(sc) – SUNDAY, 11^TH 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, 13^th 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, 11^th 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).

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
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

PRTC – 14^th JUNE 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	MY BOSS				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
2	JUNGLE CRUISE				1000m & vet exam			[2 wks embargo]
4	MATILDA				Vet examination			[2 wks embargo]
4	CASTLE OCEAN				1000m & vet exam			[2 wks embargo]
5	GURNEY DRIVE & LIM’S WISH				1000m & vet exam each			[2 wks embargo]
6	ONG MARI, THOUSAND MILE EYE & ARTHUR PEGASUS				Vet examination each			[2 wks embargo]
6	STAR LEGEND				One starting stall test			[2 wks embargo]
6	SILENT BOSS				1000m & vet exam			[2 wks embargo]
7	VILLAGE STAR & SOMAR				1000m & vet exam each			[2 wks embargo]
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4		Tr PH Khor	TILSWORTH MALI	14/6/2025		RM1,000/-	PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09
R5		Tr PH Khor	RETALLICA & BROTHERLY LOVE	14/6/2025		RM2,000/-	PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09
R5		App S Shazmin	ZILFIKAR	14/6/2025		RM5,000/-	121(2)
R6		Tr. S Dunderdale	ENTICING	14/6/2025		RM1,000/-	PRTC Official Programme Cluse 5.09
R7 – 11/5/2025		Tr HS Lim	CAVALLA COURT	13/6/2025		RM30,000/-	134(6)(a)
Suspension(s)		R5 – App S Shazmin	Suspended 2 race days under MRA Rule 121(2) on ZILFIKAR.
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025

SUNDAY– 8^th JUNE 2025

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0398) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) EQUINE NUTRITION AUSTRALASIA STAKE

D’GREAT SWIFT which was down 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.

HAPPY FRANKEL (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

Turning into the backstraight at about the 1400M, KOTA RANGER (App Z Syafifie) took the turn awkwardly and slipped, resulting in him becoming unbalanced momentarily.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KOTA RANGER and SUPREME SUCCESS (S Hafis) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MASTER JIANGMEN	S Saddam	1:38.4
2^nd	3	STYLE OF DRAGON	App A Nazir		5 ¼
3^rd	4	BULLSEYE	App P Haris		1 ¼
4^th	5	SILVER STAR	KC Wong		1 ¼

RACE 2 (R0399) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc) DECRON INTERNATIONAL STAKE

As WE CAN DO IT (App A Nazir) was unable to be boxed, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.18pm. WE CAN DO IT will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test after two (2) weeks embargo, before being declared to race again.

Acting on a report from the Starter that barrier gate number 5 was faulty, the barrier positions of the affected runners were shifted out accordingly.

COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

D’GREAT MAGIC (SU Lim) laid out on turning to the home straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. D’GREAT TIMING will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of CIRCUIT STAR was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was stood down for the remainder of the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	BOSS HENG HENG	KC Wong	1:40.9
2^nd	3	CIRCUIT STAR	HS Gill		1 ½
3^rd	10	CHAR KWAY TEOW	S Hafis		8 ¾
4^th	1	MICHIKAWA	S Saddam		½

RACE 3 (R0400) Class 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) VICTORY TREADMILLS AUSTRALIA STAKE

SILVER JOY, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised off tuber coxae, will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo, before being declared to race again.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace App SN Shiva as the rider of BANG BINGO.

YULONG DREAM (S Salee) hesitated at the start and was slow to begin.

Passing the 1000M, BANG BINGO (J Chuah) had to be steadied momentarily when racing tight between DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) and DIAMOND PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie).

Passing the 500M, BANG BINGO had to steady when DIAMOND PEGASUS rolled out and in so doing, bumped DISCRETELY RED outwards.

Passing the 200M, MR HOOPER (App P Haris) shifted inwards over the heels of D’GREAT OCEAN (App S Shazmin) to obtain a clear running.

DISCRETELY RED finished the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SILVER WARRIOR (KC Wong) and WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MR HOOPER	App P Haris	1:24.7
2^nd	9	THAI BAHT	S Hafis		Hd
3^rd	7	D’GREAT OCEAN	App S Shazmin		½
4^th	11	YULONG DREAM	S Salee		5 ¾

RACE 4 (R0401) COSMO C – 1100m (sc) MITAVITE ASIA CUP 2025

As there were no suitable riders available to the connections of ARTHUR PEGASUS, FLEXI LAD, STARDICE and FORTUNE STAR, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of these runners.

At the start, BLACK THORN (S Salee) was tightened when LEGEND OF THE SUN (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly outwards and ROCKET BOY (How Yang) jumped awkwardly inwards, losing ground.

ROCKET BOY and BLACK THORN both showed no pace, despite being urged.

Passing the 700M, FAST AND FEARLESS (S Saddam) had to steady when GOLD EIGHTY-THREE (App Z Syafifie) rolled inwards.

A post-race veterinary examination of FAST AND FEARLESS revealed no obvious abnormality. ROCKET BOY was impounded for further analytical examinations.

When questioned with regards to the disappointing performance of ROCKET BOY, Trainer I Ismadi stated that he was disappointed with the gelding’s run today and he attributed to the drop in condition to its body weight and it was his intention to give the horse a break before resuming training. He was advised to report back to the Stewards should he finds anything amiss with ROCKET BOY during the week.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SWEET LOVE	S Hafis	1:04.0
2^nd	4	WILAMARA	J Chuah		Ns
3^rd	8	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	App Z Syafifie		2 ¾
4^th	3	BRANDENBURG	KC Wong		1

RACE 5 (R0402) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc) THOMPSON & REDWOOD STAKE

As the gates were released, TOP CONFIDENCE (SU Lim) turned its head to the right, resulting in the gelding being slow to begin.

CH FORTUNE (KC Wong) was obliged to race wide at the backstraight.

Passing the 200M, REMO MAMA (S Saddam) shifted in under the whip and bumped TOP CONFIDENCE and thereafter, TOP CONFIDENCE and REMO MAMA raced tight for some distance.

Post-race veterinary examinations of FIGHT TO WIN (App A Nazir) and A BEAUTIFUL MIND (How Yang) revealed no obvious abnormality.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of PENANG STAR was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was stood down for the remainder of the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	THE SHADOW	S Salee	1:23.6
2^nd	6	TOP CONFIDENCE	SU Lim		½
3^rd	8	REMO MAMA	S Saddam		2 ¾
4^th	5	PENANG STAR	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼

RACE 6 (R0403) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc) SAGE HILL NORTHWEST STAKE

As there was no suitable rider available to the connections of TOM’S PHOENIX, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Nazir to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of TOM’S PHOENIX.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey S Saddam to replace App SN Shiva as the rider of HARI HARI HAPPY as there was no suitable apprentice available.

As the vaccination status for Equine Influenza (EI)/EHV of HUNTER PEGASUS was not current, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 2.37pm. Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1,000/- in terms of MRA Regulation 20.3.1 as read with MRA Regulation 20.6.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey How Yang to replace App Z Syafifie as the rider of STORM TO WIN when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

BIONICS (SU Lim) and MODRIC (S Salee) bumped on jumping.

TOM’S PHOENIX (App A Nazir) and HARI HARI HAPPY (S Saddam) were obliged to race wide at the backstraight and at the turn.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	CRAZY LOVE	S Hafis	1:11.5
2^nd	3	MODRIC	S Salee		¾
3^rd	10	HARI HARI HAPPY	S Saddam		½
4^th	5	BROTHERLY LOVE	App P Haris		1 ¼

RACE 7 (R0404) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc) CANOWINDRA PRODUCE STAKE

BAGHDAD, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised near fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination after two (2) weeks embargo before being declared to race again.

As there were no rider available to the connections of HORSE KING and LET’S COME ON BABY, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawals at 4.29pm.

As there was no suitable rider available to the connections of MAGNITUDE, the Panel of Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace Jockey R Shafiq as the rider of MAGNITUDE.

As there was no suitable rider available to the connections of MAGIC PLAYER, the Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Wong to replace App SN Shiva as the rider of MAGIC PLAYER.

MAGIC PLAYER (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly outwards.

The Panel of Stewards opened an inquiry into the running and handling of MAGNITUDE today. Evidence were taken from App P Haris, the rider of MAGNITUDE in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee and Trainer SY Lim, the trainer of MAGNITUDE.

After considering all the evidence and reviewing all angles of the video, App P Haris 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:

Shortly after the start, he restrained his mount, resulting in his mount throwing its head up badly, thereby losing considerable ground;
From the 300M to the 100M, he had a tight hold of his mount with his right hand when his mount was running on strongly;
At about the 50M, he unnecessarily checked his mount for no apparent reason(s).

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App P Haris’s disciplinary record, guilty plea and mitigating factors. App P Haris was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with effect from 9^th June 2025 and to expire on 8^th December 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM40,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit: Forty Thousand Only) and was advised of his right of appeal (6.15pm).

A post-race veterinary examination of MAGNITUDE (App P Haris) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	FLYING SPIDER	J Chuah	1:12.2
2^nd	5	ARAGON PEGASUS	SU Lim		1 ¼
3^rd	9	MAGIC PLAYER	KC Wong		½
4^th	3	KNIGHT LOVE	App A Nazir		1

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	SUPREME SUCCESS	R Rueven	S Hafis	Medical
2	WE CAN DO IT	App SN Shiva	App A Nazir	Medical
3	BANG BINGO	App SN Shiva	J Chuah	Medical
3	YULONG DREAM	R Shafiq	S Salee	Medical
5	FIGHT TO WIN	App SN Shiva	App A Nazir	Medical
5	A BEAUTIFUL MIND	HS Gill	How Yang	Medical
5	THE SHADOW	R Shafiq	S Salee	Medical
6	CRAZY LOVE	HS Gill	S Hafis	Medical
6	TOM’S PHOENIX	R Rueven	App A Nazir	Medical
6	STORM TO WIN	App Z Syafifie	How Yang	Medical
6	CAVANA	R Shafiq	J Chuah	Medical
6	HARI HARI HAPPY	App SN Shiva	S Saddam	Medical
7	MAGNITUDE	R Shafiq	App P Haris	Medical
7	FLYING SPIDER	R Rueven	J Chuah	Medical
7	MAGIC PLAYER	App SN Shiva	KC Wong	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

24^TH MAY 2025 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 5 June 2025 (V25/081) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 15 coded urine and 15 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

24^TH MAY 2025 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 5^th June 2025 (V25/082) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th May 2025, 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)
5	LOOKS GOOD	Bruised both fore cannon	Vet examination
5	OCEAN LAW	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
6	RETALLICA	Bruised off fore knee	Vet examination

PRTC – 8^th JUNE 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	WE CAN DO IT				One starting stall test			[2 wks embargo]
2	D’GREAT TIMING				1000m & vet exam			[2 wks embargo]
3	SILVER JOY				Vet examination			[2 wks embargo]
7	BAGHDAD				Vet examination			[2 wks embargo]
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R6		Trainer HS Lim	HUNTER PEGASUS	8/6/2025		RM1,000/-	Reg 20.3.1 as read with 20.6
R7		App P Haris	MAGNITUDE	8/6/2025		RM40,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)		R7 – App P Haris	Suspended for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards on MAGNITUDE.
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA PERAK

PERAK TURF CLUB

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

SATURDAY– 24^th MAY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0352) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

MAVERICK (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

KING RAVANA (S Saddam) brushed the outside gate on jumping, ducked out sharply and bumped CIRCUIT STAR (SU Lim).

THUNDERGOD (S Salee) and MASTER JIANGMEN (A Suriya) were slow into stride.

MAVERICK was racing keenly in the early stages.

KING RAVANA was hanging out away from the whip in the concluding stages.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of THUNDERGOD and D’GREAT MAGIC (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	KING RAVANA	S Saddam	1:37.8
2^nd	4	A BETTER TOMORROW	HS Gill		¾
3^rd	3	CIRCUIT STAR	SU Lim		Nk
4^th	6	MASTER JIANGMEN	A Suriya		1 ½

RACE 2 (R0353) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)

KOTA RANGER (App Z Syafifie) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

Acting on veterinary advice that SHYLOCK (S Saddam) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal 1.26pm. SHYLOCK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

CHAR KWAY TEOW (A Suriya) which was leaning to its off-side in the stall, was slow into stride as the start was effected.

KOTA RANGER (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

SHENG WARRIOR (S Salee) was racing keenly and difficult to settle in the early stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of CHAR KWAY TEOW revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill), Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of A BEAUTIFUL MIND stated that the small and a weaker field today in his opinion, contributed to its improved performance. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	A BEAUTIFUL MIND	HS Gill	1:40.0
2^nd	4	SHENG WARRIOR	S Salee		1 ¼
3^rd	3	KOTA RANGER	App Z Syafifie		½
4^th	6	TIN’S MACHINE	SU Lim		4 ½

RACE 3 (R0354) Class 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)

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

MODRIC (HS Gill) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) was slow into stride.

JB KAINGEH (R Rueven) was racing keenly in the early stages.

GOLD PLAN (S Saddam) was racing wide at the bend.

JB KAINGEH drifted in under pressure in the concluding stages.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of MONGKOK STAR reported that his mount was coughing. A post-race veterinary examination of MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ELITE SAINT (App S Shazmin) and GOLD PLAN

revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, Jockey A Suriya, the rider of LAXON 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 the 800M to the 300M, he made insufficient effort to improve his position when he had the opportunity to do so.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey A Suriya’s guilty plea, riding record and mitigating factors. Jockey A Suriya was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, effective from 26^th May 2025 and to expire on 25^th July 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined the sum of RM20.000/- and was advised of his right of appeal (4.15pm).

Trainer PH Khor, the trainer of LAXON was warned that he should report to the Stewards any matter that may affect the performance of his runners in future.

Jockey S Saddam and Trainer K Coetzee, the rider and trainer of GOLD PLAN respectively were questioned regarding the ride on GOLD PLAN today. After hearing the evidence and reviewing the video footage, the Panel of Stewards decided to give Jockey S Saddam the benefit of doubt and he was warned that he should endeavour to ride all his mounts out in a manner so as to leave no room for query in future.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	MODRIC	HS Gill	1:19.2
2^nd	4	JB KAINGEH	R Rueven		Nk
3^rd	5	OCEAN LAW	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
4^th	1	BATTLESTAR	S Salee		Ns

RACE 4 (R0355) Class 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

The Panel of Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace App P Haris as the rider of ARIF when the latter was certified unwell.

Acting on veterinary advice that PROVOCATEUR was suffering from colic, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.14pm and the gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SUPER SERIOUS (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Passing the 800M, BAKUTEH (A Suriya) drifted out and bumped CHIEF OF ARMY (How Yang) outwards.

THAI BAHT (S Hafis) was racing wide at the bend and thereafter, on entering the straight, THAI BAHT commenced to shift in away from the whip.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of SUPER SERIOUS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER SERIOUS 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT OCEAN (App S Shazmin) and THAI BAHT revealed no obvious abnormality whilst CHIEF OF ARMY returned broken-winded. CHIEF OF ARMY will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App S Shazmin, the rider of D’GREAT OCEAN was stood down by the Club Medical Officer after riding this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	TOP CONFIDENCE	SU Lim	1:18.5
2^nd	7	SILVER JOY	S Salee		2 ½
3^rd	3	RAAYAN	R Rueven		2 ½
4^th	1	ARIF	App SN Shiva		½

RACE 5 (R0356) COSMO C – 1200m (sc)

SWEET LOVE, 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.

The Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace App S Shazmin as the rider of STARDICE when the latter was medically stood down.

FOREVER LOVE (S Hafis) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 3.05pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

SALAAM NAMASTEY (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped BLACK THORN (S Salee).

CRAZY LOVE (HS Gill) dipped shortly after jumping.

FAST AND FEARLESS (R Rueven) was racing keenly in the early stages.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LEONG MA BISCUIT (How Yang) and ONEMOREFORTHEROAD revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SALAAM NAMASTEY	S Saddam	1:11.5
2^nd	8	FAST AND FEARLESS	R Rueven		1 ¼
3^rd	6	STARDICE	App Z Syafifie		1 ¾
4^th	7	CRAZY LOVE	HS Gill		Hd

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	ARIF	App P Haris	App SN Shiva	Medical
5	STARDICE	App S Shazmin	App Z Syafifie	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

11^TH MAY 2025 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 22^nd May 2025 (V25/073) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 11^th May 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “33502” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “33502” was reported to have been taken from the horse “CAVALLA COURT” which finished 3^rd placing in Race 7 (R0325) on 11^th May 2025 at the Perak Turf Club May Meeting 2025.

On 23^rd May 2025 at about 4.20pm, Trainer HS Lim, the trainer of CAVALLA COURT was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer HS Lim was also advised that CAVALLA COURT cannot be entered to race until being cleared by the PRTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11^TH MAY 2025 – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

The report dated 22^nd May (V25/074) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 11^th May 2025, 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	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	D’GREAT SWIFT	Off hind sole bruise	Vet examination
5	FLAWLESS	Respiratory infection	Vet examination

PRTC – 24^th May 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	SHYLOCK				1000M & vet exam.
3	RETALLICA				Vet examination
4	PROVOCATEUR				Vet examination
4	SUPER SERIOUS & CHIEF OF ARMY				1000m & vet exam each
5	SWEET LOVE				Vet examination
5	FOREVER LOVE				One starting stall test
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R3		Jockey A Suriya	LAXON	24/5/2025		RM20,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)		Jockey A Suriya (LAXON)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MAY MEETING 2025

SUNDAY – 11^TH MAY 2025

STATE OF TRACK: R1 to R6 – YIELDING, R7 to R10 – GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0319) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

KHAN PEGASUS (App A Azizi) which was restless in its barrier, jumped awkwardly, throwing its head up as the start was effected, losing considerable ground. KHAN PEGASUS will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

RULE THE WORLD (J Chuah) which jumped awkwardly and was slowly away, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

D’S SECRET (KC Wong) was racing keenly in the early stages.

Passing the 200M, A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) had to switch out to obtain a clear running.

BANG BINGO (S Saddam) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KHAN PEGASUS, A BEAUTIFUL MIND and BANG BINGO revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	HAPPY FRANKEL	A Suriya	1:38.6
2^nd	10	HENG XING	SU Lim		5 ¾
3^rd	1	SUCCESS STREET	WW Cheah		3 ¼
4^th	12	TIN’S MACHINE	How Yang		2 ¼

RACE 2 (R0320) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)

Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM500/- for scratching WE CAN DO IT without a veterinary certificate under the Clause 4.09 of the Perak Turf Club Official Programme.

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

MASTER JIANGMEN (A Suriya), COLONEL CHIEF (KC Wong) and MANDRAKE (J Chuah) were slow into stride.

MR MONDELLO (App P Haris) and CIRCUIT STAR (SU Lim) entered the first turn wide and thereafter, CIRCUIT STAR was racing keenly in the early and middle stages

Passing the 1000M, MASTER JIANGMEN rolled in and tightened MANDRAKE which had to be steadied.

COLONEL CHIEF was obliged to race wide at the bend.

Passing the 900M, RS PARKER (App A Azizi) laid inwards and brushed the running rails.

RS PARKER had a tendency to hang out in the straight.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of MANDRAKE revealed that the gelding had returned with epiglottis entrapment, whilst FAST AND SUPER (S Saddam), CIRCUIT STAR and A BETTER TOMORROW (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality. MANDRAKE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of RS PARKER, Trainer K Ananthen, the trainer of RS PARKER stated that the gelding is a very difficult horse to ride and he had instructed App A Azizi to ride more vigorously today and the barrier test on Tuesday, 6^th May 2025 had in his opinion, contributed to its improved performance. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	RS PARKER	App A Azizi	1:39.0
2^nd	7	MR MONDELLO	App P Haris		3 ¾
3^rd	3	MICHIKAWA	App SN Shiva		3 ½
4^th	12	SHOQEET	R Rueven		Nk

RACE 3 (R0321) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300m (lc)

ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

STARDICE (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly outwards.

BIONICS (SU Lim) and LEGEND OF THE SUN (How Yang) were obliged to race wide at the bend.

Passing the 300M, ONE ABRACADABRA (WW Cheah) and SILENT BOSS (R Rueven) raced tight.

App SN Shiva, the rider of ONEMOREFORTHEROAD was dislodged on pulling-up and he was examined by the Club Medical Officer who certified him fit to continue riding.

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

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SILENT BOSS, placed 4^th against ZERO FIVE FIVE (App S Shazmin), placed 2^nd on grounds of alleged interference at about the 200M. After considering all the evidence and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SILENT BOSS was reminded of his obligations against making frivolous objection in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SWEET LOVE (A Suriya), BIONICS and CRAZY LOVE (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	PRINCE LONHRO	App A Azizi	1:19.4
2^nd	11	ZERO FIVE FIVE	App S Shazmin		½
3^rd	1	ONE ABRACADABRA	WW Cheah		1 ½
4^th	2	SILENT BOSS	R Rueven		Nk

RACE 4 (R0322) CLASS 4(A) – 1300m (lc)

Acting on the Starter’s report that STAR LEGEND (HS Gill) was difficult and was unable to be boxed and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of STAR LEGEND at 2.36pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

BLACK THORN (App P Haris) and ARTHUR PEGASUS (App A Azizi) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

STARLIGHT GLIMMER (App S Shazmin) had a tendency to hang out in the straight.

Passing the 400M, KIM LEGEND (SU Lim) laid out, carrying WECANDO (KC Wong) wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ARTHUR PEGASUS and KIM LEGEND revealed no obvious abnormality. KIM LEGEND was impounded for analytical examinations.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	WECANDO	KC Wong	1:18.8
2^nd	2	WAR FRONTIER	App SN Shiva		1 ¾
3^rd	7	RICHARD MULE	R Rueven		½
4^th	6	STARLIGHT GLIMMER	App S Shazmin		Sh

RACE 5 (R0323) PERAK TURF CLUB COMMUNITY SHIELD – 1200m (lc)

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

App A Azizi was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight. The Panel of Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace him as the rider of STORM EIGHTY-THREE.

Trainer Ms S Hamilton was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of blinkers/pacifiers and special bit on JANUARY (HS Gill) within the stipulated time.

STORM EIGHTY-THREE (App P Haris) hesitated at the start and was slowly away and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.

ELLIOT NESS (App S Shazmin) jumped awkwardly outwards.

FLAWLESS (SU Lim) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

JANUARY dipped just before entering the homestraight.

Passing the 100M, VINCENT’S STAR (R Rueven) was held up for a run between SUPER SALUTE (App SN Shiva) which drifted in and ELLIOT NESS which drifted out.

FAITHFUL LEADER (S Saddam) was hanging out over the concluding stages.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	FAITHFUL LEADER	S Saddam	1:11.1
2^nd	3	NOAH KHAN	KC Wong		3 ¼
3^rd	10	JANUARY	HS Gill		2 ½
4^th	1	SUPER SALUTE	App SN Shiva		1 ¾

RACE 6 (R0324) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)

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

Emergency acceptor BLACK PRINCE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

HORSE KING (HS Gill) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

SUPER WHIRLWIND (App S Shazmin) jumped awkwardly inwards, making contact with LAXON (A Suriya), resulting in SUPER WHIRLWIND being slow into stride.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of QIJI STAR, placed 2^ND against CAVANA (App P Haris) the winner on grounds of alleged interference at about the 500M. After considering all the evidence and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of race. The objection was overruled and the Judges’ results stood.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of GOD’S HAND reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of GOD’S HAND 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.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LAXON and HORSE KING revealed no obvious abnormality.

The state of track was upgraded to ‘good’ after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	CAVANA	App P Haris	1:06.1
2^nd	7	QIJI STAR	App SN Shiva		1 ¾
3^rd	3	FLYING SPIDER	J Chuah		Hd
4^th	8	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	S Saddam		½

RACE 7 (R0325) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

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

GOLD PLAN (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped BROTHERLY LOVE (A Suriya).

CAVALLA COURT (App A Azizi) and KNIGHT LOVE (App S Shazmin) bumped on jumping.

BEAT THE LIGHT (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped SAFE JOURNEY (SU Lim), resulting in BEAT THE LIGHT being slow into stride.

Approaching the 800M, SUPERIOR COAT (J Chuah) shifted in under the whip, when insufficiently clear of SAFE JOURNEY which had to steady outwards. Jockey J Chuah, the rider of SUPERIOR COAT was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

The whip of Jockey A Suriya, the rider of BROTHERLY LOVE broke during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPERIOR COAT, GOLD PLAN and SAFE JOURNEY revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GURNEY DRIVE (How Yang) returned with respiratory distress and as such, the gelding 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	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	KC Wong	1:06.5
2^nd	4	RETALLICA	HS Gill		Sh
3^rd	7	CAVALLA COURT	App A Azizi		Nk
4^th	13	KNIGHT LOVE	App S Shazmin		Sh

RACE 8 (R0326) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)

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

Acting on veterinary advice that BE YOURSELF (R Rueven) was difficult to proceed to the start and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of BE YOURSELF at 4.37pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the barrier) before being declared to race again.

GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) and RHETT BUTLER (WW Cheah) bumped on jumping.

GEORGETOWN showed no early pace, despite being urged.

DISCRETELY RED (How Yang) was racing keenly in the early stages.

THAI BAHT (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

RHETT BUTLER drifted out and carried AIR BOSS (App A Azizi) wider on the track over the concluding stages.

Jockey SU Lim, the rider of D’GREAT OCEAN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT OCEAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality. LIM’S HOPEFULLY was impounded for further analytical examinations.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	RHETT BUTLER	WW Cheah	1:26.4
2^nd	5	AIR BOSS	App A Azizi		½
3^rd	13	YULONG DREAM	A Suriya		2
4^th	2	CH FORTUNE	KC Wong		2 ¼

RACE 9 (R0327) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)

MAGIC PLAYER (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

RAHOTU (App P Haris) was slow into stride.

Passing the 300M, RAHOTU was held up for a clear run from the 300M to the 100M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of YES BOSSY (HS Gill) revealed that the gelding had returned with heat stress whilst CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim), BEST CHILLI (App S Shazmin) and NOVA PHOENIX (How Yang) revealed no obvious abnormality. YES BOSSY 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	12	TOP CONFIDENCE	J Chuah	1:25.9
2^nd	9	HI KARAKA	R Rueven		½
3^rd	7	BAKUTEH	A Suriya		¾
4^th	5	OFFICIAL	KC Wong		Nk

RACE 10 (R0328) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (sc)

SUPER SERIOUS which was up 35kgs and ST ALWYN which was down 19kgs in body weights since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

ST ALWYN (A Suriya) had to steady when PENANG STAR (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and at the same time, HARI HARI HAPPY (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly inwards, losing ground.

KING RAVANA (SU Lim) dipped on jumping.

Post-race veterinary examinations of OCEAN LAW (KC Wong), SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (App A Azizi) and ST ALWYN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	KICK	WW Cheah	1:25.6
2^nd	7	PENANG STAR	S Saddam		Hd
3^rd	4	GOLDEN CUP	R Rueven		1 ¾
4^th	6	THE SHADOW	App P Haris		2 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	App A Azizi	App P Haris	Unable to make the carded weight
6	CHIEF OF ARMY	(unfixed)	How Yang	EA
7	KNIGHT LOVE	(unfixed)	App S Shazmin	EA

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

26^th APRIL 2025 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 8^th May 2025 (V25/067) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 30 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

26^th APRIL 2025 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 8^th May 2025 (V25/068) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 26 April 2025, 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	CHAR KWAY TEOW	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	MAGICAL PARK	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
4	SUSPICIOUS MIND	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	TD’S SECRET	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
7	ROYAL FLUSH	Stone bruise off fore	Vet examination
9	MY BOSS	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
10	SAHM	Sore back	Vet examination
10	RAAYAN	Bruised both fire fetlocks	Vet examination

PRTC – 11^TH MAY 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	BANG BINGO				1000M & vet exam
1	KHAN PEGASUS & RULE THE WORLD				One starting stall test each
2	D’GREAT TIMING				Vet examination
2	MANDRAKE				1000M & vet exam
3	BIONICS				1000M & vet exam
4	STAR LEGEND				One starting stall test
5	SHANGHAI NIGHTS				Vet examination
6	COUNTRY LAW				Vet examination
6	GOD’S HAND				1000M & vet exam
7	MIRACLE STAR				Vet examination
7	GURNEY DRIVE				1000M & vet exam
8	WHITE RABBIT				Vet examination
9	YES BOSSY				Vet examination
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2		Tr K Coetzee	WE CAN DO IT	11/5/2025		RM500/-	Clause 4.09 – PRTC Official Programme
R5		App A Azizi	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	11/5/2025		RM500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
R5		Tr Ms S Hamilton	JANUARY	11/5/2025		RM250/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

PERAK TURF CLUB

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

SATURDAY – 26^THAPRIL 2025

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam(Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0275) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc)

SHEESH (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow into stride and thereafter, took the first turn wide to go forward.

SUPREME SUCCESS (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide at the backstraight and rounding the turn.

The surcingle and breastcheck of BULLSEYE (App P Haris) became undone from about the 400M, resulting in its saddle slipping back during the running. Trainer K Coetzee was warned that he must ensure that the gears are properly-fitted, failing which action will be taken in future.

Passing the 200M, BULLSEYE was held up for a run between DIAMOND PEGASUS (AL Da Silva) and SHOQEET (App A Azizi).

Jockey R Rueven and App A Azizi, the riders of SUPREME SUCCESS and SHOQEET respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPREME SUCCESS and SHOQEET revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KOTA RANGER (KC Wong) and SHEESH revealed no obvious abnormality whilst SPEEDY SWALLOW (App A Nazir) returned lame off fore. As such, SPEEDY SWALLOW will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HENG XING (S Salee) returned having cast its off fore plate.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of BULLSEYE, Trainer K Coetzee, the trainer of BULLSEYE stated that he had rested the gelding for a while and the two (2) barrier trials had in his opinion, contributed to its improved performance today. His explanations were noted.

When questioned regarding his ride on KOTA RANGER, Jockey KC Wong stated that the horse was restless in its stall and after jumping, KOTA RANGER was not fast enough to maintain its position and was shuffled back to the rear of the field. The gelding showed no pace, despite him urging and he was unable to get a clear run in the straight. His explanations were noted, however he was warned to ride all his mounts out so as to leave no room for query, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	BULLSEYE	App P Haris	1:38.0
2^nd	2	MASTER JIANGMEN	SU Lim		½
3^rd	6	SHOQEET	App A Azizi		½
4^th	4	HAPPY FRANKEL	App N Shahronnizam		½

RACE 2 (R0276) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600m (lc)

Acting on veterinary advice that WE CAN DO IT (S Saddam) had sustained an injury to its off hind hock whilst being loaded into the stall, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.14pm. WE CAN DO IT will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the start, CHAR KWAY TEOW (A Suriya) shifted inwards, carrying COLONEL CHIEF (App A Nazir) onto TIN’S MACHINE (S Salee), resulting in TIN’S MACHINE having to steady and lose ground. Jockey A Suriya, the rider of CHAR KWAY TEOW was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future, failing which action may be taken against him.

D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin) and PRODIGAL (App A Azizi) were both slow into stride.

VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) showed no early pace, despite being urged

Passing the 100M, D’GREAT TIMING had to be steadied when CHAR KWAY TEOW rolled inwards under pressure.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’S SECRET (AL Da Silva) and TIN’S MACHINE revealed no obvious abnormality and PRODIGAL returned with respiratory distress. As such, PRODIGAL 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	CIRCUIT STAR	SU Lim	1:37.2
2^nd	4	BOSS HENG HENG	KC Wong		1 ¼
3^rd	1	COLONEL CHIEF	App A Nazir		Nk
4^th	7	CHAR KWAY TEOW	A Suriya		Nk

RACE 3 (R0277) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

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

TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) and THAI BAHT (A Suriya) were slow into stride.

GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) hesitated as the start was effected and was slow into stride.

Passing the 1200M, CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim) had to steady when BOSSKU (App N Shahronnizam) rolled in, losing ground.

WHITE RABBIT (KC Wong) was racing keenly in the early stages.

BANG BINGO (App A Azizi) was obliged to race wide from the 800M to the turn.

RIVER DRAGON (AL Da Silva) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

GEORGETOWN was hanging in, in the home straight.

ICHIKA BACHIKA (CK Khaw) was hanging out under pressure over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide.

CHOSEN ONE was shifting out away from the whip at the concluding stages.

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

When questioned regarding the improved performance of ICHIKA BACHIKA, Trainer Ms S Hamilton stated that in her opinion, the weaker field today had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. Her explanation was noted.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CHOSEN ONE, TRAFALGAR and BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	ICHIKA BACHIKA	CK Khaw	1:17.5
2^nd	3	RIVER DRAGON	AL Da Silva		2 ¾
3^rd	7	SILVER STAR	HS Gill		1 ½
4^th	13	WHITE RABBIT	KC Wong		½

RACE 4(R0278) CLASS 5(B) – 1300m (lc)

RAHOTU, 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.

GLOBAL ARMY (CK Khaw) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

Jockeys HS Gill and R Rueven, the riders of ALWAYS INNOCENT and LAGI BOLEH respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ALWAYS INNOCENT and LAGI BOLEH revealed no obvious abnormality.

A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT MISSION (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of TALKINGTALKINGGURU (S Saddam), Trainer B Dean, the trainer of TALKINGTALKINGGURU stated that he had freshened up the horse and it had done an impressive barrier test on Tuesday, 22^nd April 2025. In his opinion, these had contributed to the improved performance today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

The Panel of Stewards concluded an inquiry today into the running and handling of PERFECT MISSION, trained by Trainer HY Cheng and ridden by App N Shahronnizam.

Evidence were taken from Trainer HY Cheng and App N Shahronnizam, in the presence of his master Trainer T Asogan and all angles of the video were reviewed.

Trainer HY Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 35(5) for failing to give adequate instructions to App N Shahronnizam to ensure that PERFECT MISSION is raced on its merits.

When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Trainer HY Cheng’s guilty plea and mitigating factors. He was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Ten Thousand Only) and was advised of his right of appeal (6.35pm).

App N Shahronnizam 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:

1) He failed to make sufficient effort to jump PERFECT MISSION on terms with the field;

2) From the 1200M to the 400M, he failed to ride PERFECT MISSION in accordance with the instructions given.

When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App N Shahronnizam’s guilty plea, clean record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months, effective from Sunday, 27^th April 2025 and to expire on 26^th June 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Ten Thousand Only). He was advised of his right of appeal (6.40pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	TALKINGTALKINGGURU	S Saddam	1:17.8
2^nd	13	MAGIC PLAYER	App S Shiva		4 ¾
3^rd	6	OFFICIAL	KC Wong		2 ¼
4^th	9	SILVER JOY	S Salee		Nk

RACE 5 (R0279) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (lc)

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

MICHIKAWA (App A Nazir) and BORN TO WIN (SU Lim) bumped on jumping.

Passing the 900M, MICHIKAWA had to steady when DOGE TO THE MOON (How Yang) rolled out.

MISS THYRA (App A Azizi) and OPERATION TIGER (HS Gill) were obliged to race wide at the bend.

MISS THYRA entered the homestraight wide, finishing the race wide.

PENANG STAR (R Rueven) was drifting out under pressure in the straight.

App A Azizi, the rider of MISS THYRA reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises and a post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had returned with respiratory distress. As such, MISS THYRA will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	BOSS NINE NINE	KC Wong	1:16.9
2^nd	9	BEST CHILLI	App S Shazmin		1 ¾
3^rd	10	PENANG STAR	R Rueven		2 ¾
4^th	5	STORM TO WIN	AL Da Silva		1 ¼

RACE 6 (R0280) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)

GOD’S HAND and QIJI STAR which were up 18kgs and 22kgs respectively, in body weights since their last run, 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 race.

GOD’S HAND (KC Wong) was slow into stride.

PONTIANAK (App N Shahronnizam) which was restless in its stall, reared up as the start was effected and was slow into stride.

HUNTER PEGASUS (AL Da Silva) and THE SWAN (App A Azizi) brushed over the concluding stages.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of PROVOCATEUR and ARAGON PEGASUS (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality whilst PONTIANAK returned lame off fore. As such, PONTIANAK 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	8	THE SWAN	App A Azizi	1:05.3
2^nd	2	HUNTER PEGASUS	AL Da Silva	½
3^rd	10	COUNTRY LAW	App P Haris		½
4^th	7	QIJI STAR	App SN Shiva		¾

RACE 7 (R281) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

MODRIC, TRUDAUGHTER and SAFE JOURNEY all are course scratching. MODRIC had sustained sole bruised off fore. TRUDAUGHTER had sustained bruised off fore cannon whilst SAFE JOURNEY had sustained stone bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SUPERIOR COAT (S Saddam) was slow into stride. TOP GUN (App A Nazir) sat back as the start was effected, losing ground.

BROTHERLY LOVE (A Suriya) jumped awkwardly inwards and MAVERICK (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly outward, resulting in CAVALLA COURT (App A Azizi) being tightened for room.

Passing the 900M, BROTHERLY LOVE had to steady inwards away from the heels of MAVERICK, resulting in UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) which was following, having to steady, losing ground.

RETALLICA (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

App S Shazmin, the rider of UNDER OATH reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of UNDER OATH revealed that the gelding had returned lame 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 RETALLICA and SPIDERMAN (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	TOP GUN	App A Nazir	1:04.5
2^nd	1	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	App P Haris		1 ¾
3^rd	6	CAVALLA COURT	App A Azizi		1 ¼
4^th	4	BALIN	KC Wong		Nk

RACE 8 (R0282) COSMO C – 1100m (sc)

BALL AND CHAIN which was up 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.

BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly out and brushed FAST AND FEARLESS (R Rueven).

CRAZY LOVE (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards, carrying WAR FRONTIER (App A Nazir) out onto ANSU (App N Shahronnizam), resulting in WAR FRONTIER and ANSU being slow into stride.

BALL AND CHAIN was obliged to race wide at the bend.

Post-race veterinary examinations of WAR FRONTIER revealed no obvious abnormality, ANSU returned broken-winded and BALL AND CHAIN had returned lame off fore. ANSU and BALL AND CHAIN 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	ROCKET BOY	How Yang	1:03.7
2^nd	1	HEART OF FIRE	AL Da Silva		½
3^rd	9	FAST AND FEARLESS	R Rueven		3
4^th	7	CRAZY LOVE	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 9 (R0283) COSMO C – 1100m (sc)

MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) showed no early pace, despite being urged.

GROOVY (AL Da Silva) and STARDICE (App SN Shiva) were obliged to race wide around the turn.

STORM EIGHTY-THREE (App P Haris) and NO MORE DELAY (SU Lim) bumped over the concluding stages.

MONGKOK STAR shifted out away from the whip over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide. Jockey How Yang, the rider of MONGKOK STAR was shown the video of the incident and was advised that he should put away his whip when his mount was out of contention and to keep his mount in a straight line. He was warned that a repetition may lead to action being taken under similar circumstances in future.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of STARDICE and MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	App P Haris	1:03.8
2^nd	2	NO MORE DELAY	SU Lim		Nk
3^rd	6	GROOVY	AL Da Silva		1 ¾
4^th	4	PEAKY BLINDER	HS Gill		Hd

RACE 10 (R0284) COSMO C – 1400m (sc)

ONG MARI (App A Nazir) reared up badly as the start was effected.

FOUNTAIN OF FAME (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, unbalancing Jockey SU Lim momentarily.

MAN OF ACTION (HS Gill), ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (App SN Shiva) and MANDRAKE (J Chuah) were slow into stride.

Post-race veterinary examinations of FOUNTAIN OF FAME (SU Lim) and ARTHUR PEGASUS (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	MAN OF ACTION	HS Gill	1:23.3
2^nd	1	LEONG MA BISCUIT	How Yang		1 ¾
3^rd	3	SALAAM NAMASTEY	S Saddam		Sh
4^th	12	FORTUNE STAR	R Rueven		½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	LAXON	(unfixed)	S Salee	EA
7	UNDER OATH	(unfixed)	App S Shazmin	EA

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

13^th APRIL 2025 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 24 April 2025 (V25/060) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 29 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 13 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13^th APRIL 2025 – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

The report dated 24 April (V25/061) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 13 April 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

AN INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33318” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “REMO MAMA” WHICH FINISHED 2^NDPLACING IN RACE 3 (MRA 0150) CLASS 5(B) 1400M(lc) – SUNDAY, 2^ND MARCH 2025 -PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH RACE MEETING 2025 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCEIN TERMS OF MRA RULES& REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded the above Inquiry on Friday, 25^thApril 2025 at the Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer WC Lim, the trainer of REMO MAMA, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of UsainsBiomics Laboratory and Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

Trainer WC 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 REMO MAMA in Race 3 (MRA 0150)) on Sunday, 2^nd March 2025 at the Perak March Race Meeting 2025, which finished second (2nd) placing and its post-race urine sample coded “33318” 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 WC Lim’s guilty plea, clean record and mitigating factors. Trainer WC Lim was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Twenty Thousand Only). He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.35pm).

In terms of MRA Rule 134(11), REMO MAMA was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.

A subsequent urine sample taken on Sunday, 13^th April 2025 from REMO MAMA was found to be negative of any prohibited substances and as such, REMO MAMA is cleared to race by the Panel of Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

AN INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33493” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “GREAT COMMAND” WHICH FINISHED 1^STPLACING IN RACE 7 (MRA 0179) CLASS 5(B) 1100M(sc) – SATURDAY, 15^THMARCH 2025 -PERAK TURF CLUB MARCH RACE MEETING 2025 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCEIN TERMS OF MRA RULES& REGULATIONS.

The Panel of Stewards concluded the above Inquiry on Friday, 25^th April 2025 at the Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer CC Ooi, the trainer of GREAT COMMAND, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of UsainsBiomics Laboratory and Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

Trainer CC Ooi 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 GREAT COMMAND in Race 7 (MRA 0179) on Saturday, 15^thMarch 2025 at the Perak March Race Meeting 2025, which finished first (1st) placing and its post-race urine sample coded “33493” 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 CC Ooi’s guilty plea, clean record and mitigating factors. Trainer CC Ooi was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia: Twenty Thousand Only). He was informed of his Right of Appeal (4.15pm).

In terms of MRA Rule 134(11), GREAT COMMAND was disqualified from the above race and the results will be amended accordingly.

In addition, GREAT COMMAND 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).

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	RULE THE WORLD	Bruised left knee	Vet examination
1	MY BOSS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	FIGHT TO WIN	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
2	SUCCESS STREET	Corneal ulcer left eye	Vet examination
6	MATILDA	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	TILSWORTH MALI	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
7	GIFTED	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	CONGAREE	Swollen off fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	DRACULA PATH	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet examination
10	SILENT BOSS	Bruised off hock	Vet examination

PRTC – 26^TH APRIL 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	SPEEDY SWALLOW				1000M & vet exam
2	WE CAN DO IT				Vet examination
2	PRODIGAL				1000M & vet exam
3	UNLIMITED STAR				Vet examination
3	BOSSKU				1000M & vet exam
4	RAHOTU				Vet examination
5	HARI HARI HAPPY				Vet examination
5	MISS THYRA				1000M & vet exam
6	PROVOCATEUR & PONTIANAK				1000M & vet exam each
7	MODRIC, TRUDAUGHTER & SAFE JOURNEY				Vet examination each
7	UNDER OATH				1000M & vet exam
8	ANSU & BALL AND CHAIN				1000M & vet exam each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4		Tr HY Cheng	PERFECT MISSION	26/4/2025		RM10,000/-	35(5)
R4		App N Shahronnizam	PERFECT MISSION	26/4/2025		RM10,000/-	44(10)
Suspension(s)		App N Shahronnizam	Suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK APRIL MEETING 2025

SUNDAY– 13^TH APRIL 2025

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0253) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) was slow into stride and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages and was caught wide in the early stages.

FORTUNE STAR (HS Gill) was drifting in under pressure in the concluding stages.

COLONEL CHIEF and BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong) brushed over the concluding stages, resulting in COLONEL CHIEF being pushed outwards over the heels of CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Salee) and having to steady, losing ground.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of VILLAGE TYCOON reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE TYCOON revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of COLONEL CHIEF, BOSS HENG HENG and BULL RUN (App N Shahronnizam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

When questioned with regards to the improved performance of FORTUNE STAR today, Trainer B Dean stated he had changed the training work-out on the gelding and in his opinion, the 1600M-race suits the gelding and contributed to its improved performance. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in and out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	FORTUNE STAR	HS Gill	1:37.6
2^nd	6	CIRCUIT STAR	SU Lim		1
3^rd	4	LOOKS GOOD	S Saddam		½
4^th	3	D’GREAT TIMING	App S Shazmin		¾

RACE 2 (R0254) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)

KOTA RANGER (AL Da Silva) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

RULE THE WORLD (SU Lim) which stood and was slowly away, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

SHYLOCK (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

KOTA RANGER took the first turn wide.

App SN Shiva, the rider of SHYLOCK in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of his ineffective whip use from the top of the straight and he was warned that a repetition may lead to action being taken against him in future.

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

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SUCCESS STREET	App P Haris	1:37.1
2^nd	4	KOTA RANGER	AL Da Silva		2
3^rd	5	MAGICAL PARK	App N Shahronnizam		3 ¼
4^th	9	SHEESH	S Salee		1 ¼

RACE 3 (R0255) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600m (lc)

FOUNTAIN OF FAME, a course scratching as it had sustained bruised off fore coronary band, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MANDRAKE (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

SCREEN SHOT (KC Wong) dipped shortly after the start and showed no early pace, despite being urged.

BLEU MARINE (App A Nazir) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.

SALAAM NAMASTEY (S Saddam) drifted out in the straight, finishing the race wide.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SCREEN SHOT and GOLDEN LIGHTNING (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SALAAM NAMASTEY	S Saddam	1:36.0
2^nd	4	BLEU MARINE	App A Nazir		1 ¼
3^rd	10	EXIT STRATEGY	S Salee		1 ¼
4^th	3	SUSPICIOUS MIND	App N Shahronnizam		1 ¼

RACE 4(R0256) ENRICH STAKES A (SW) – 1300m (lc)

Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SHANGHAI NIGHTS (App P Haris).

SUPER SALUTE (App N Shahronnizam) lost its footing on jumping and was momentarily unbalanced.

TORNADO PEGASUS (App SN Shiva) dipped on jumping.

XENA (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

MEGA GEMS (AL Da Silva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

SHANGHAI NIGHTS was held up for a run from the 150M.

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

Trainer WC Lim was fined RM2,000/- for a contravention of MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 134(2)(b) for negligence in that he had failed to ensure that MEGA GEMS which finished 2^nd placing was presented to the post-race samples collection area immediately after the running of this race, as required. Subsequently, MEGA GEMS was brought back to the Holding Yard for its samples to be collected.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SUPER SALUTE	App N Shahronnizam	1:16.9
2^nd	3	MEGA GEMS	AL Da Silva		3 ½
3^rd	11	TORNADO PEGASUS	App SN Shiva		Hd
4^th	10	MAN OF ACTION	HS Gill		½

RACE 5 (R0257) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)

Steady rain fell during the running of this race.

GOLD PLAN (App Z Syafifie) hesitated as the start was effected and was slowly away.

Shortly after the start, GOLD PLAN shifted out, carrying LIM’S HOPEFULLY (App N Shahronnizam) outwards onto RISE OF THE LEGEND (App S Shazmin), resulting in RISE OF THE LEGEND taking the first turn wide.

GOLD PLAN entered the straight wide and finished the race wide.

Passing the 200M, BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) laid in, carrying LIM’S HOPEFULLY onto NOVA PHOENIX (How Yang).

Post-race veterinary examinations of CHOSEN ONE (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality and NOVA PHOENIX returned with respiratory distress. As such, NOVA PHOENIX will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	BOSS NINE NINE	KC Wong	1:23.5
2^nd	3	GOLD PLAN	App Z Syafifie		3
3^rd	5	SILVER STAR	HS Gill		1 ¾
4^th	8	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	App N Shahronnizam		2 ¾

RACE 6 (R0258) CLASS 5(B) – 1200m (sc)

Emergency acceptors COUNTRY LAW and TRINITY FLYING were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

SUPER DRAGON which was down 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.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on HORSE KING.

HORSE KING (HS Gill) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

BAGHDAD (App Z Syafifie) dipped shortly after the start.

RAHOTU (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride and thereafter, was racing keenly in the early stages.

GOLD SKY EXPRESS (SU Lim) was obliged to race wide at the turn and finished the race wide.

CLONE MAN (App A Nazir) shifted in away from the whip from the 200M.

SUPER DRAGON (How Yang) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App Z Syafifie, Jockeys How Yang, SU Lim and HS Gill, the rider of BAGHDAD, SUPER DRAGON, GOLD SKY EXPRESS and HORSE KING respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of BAGHDAD revealed that the horse had returned with respiratory distress, SUPER DRAGON revealed no obvious abnormality, GOLD SKY EXPRESS returned lame near fore and HORSE KING revealed no obvious abnormality.

BAGHDAD and GOLD SKY EXPRESS will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of MIRACLE STAR (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an inquiry today, App Z Syafifie, the rider of BAGHDAD in the presence of his master, Trainer K Coetzee pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 150M, he permitted his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of MIRACLE STAR, resulting in MIRACLE STAR having to check and lose ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App Z Syafifie was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective from Monday, 14^th April 2025 and to expire on Saturday, 26^th April 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.07pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	CLONE MAN	App A Nazir	1:11.8
2^nd	10	WAN LEGACY	KC Wong		1 ½
3^rd	14	WASHINGTON	AL Da Silva		Hd
4^th	12	LET’S COME ON BABY	App N Shahronnizam		4 ½

RACE 7 (R0259) CLASS 5(A) – 1200m (sc)

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

MISS THYRA 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.

BALIN (App S Shazmin) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

RETALLICA (HS Gill), CAPTAIN LEGACY (KC Wong) and KNIGHT LOVE (App SN Shiva) were slow into stride.

TOM’S PHOENIX (App N Shahronnizam) and JULIUS CAESAR (J Chuah) were obliged to race wide at the bend.

App Z Syafifie and App S Shazmin, the rider of MISS THYRA and BALIN respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of MISS THYRA and BALIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CAPTAIN LEGACY and STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MISS THYRA (App Z Syafifie) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	14	SIRIUS	AL Da Silva	1:10.8
2^nd	9	MODRIC	S Salee		1 ¼
3^rd	4	BALIN	App S Shazmin		1 ¾
4^th	1	RETALLICA	HS Gill		1 ¼

RACE 8 (R0260) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

Acting on veterinary advice that BIG MONKEY (App S Shazmin) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.22pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

GROOVY (SU Lim) stumbled at the start and was slow into stride.

MONGKOK STAR (How Yang) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, ducked inwards and brushed the running rails.

STAR LEGEND (App A Azizi) had a tendency to hang in and brushed the running rails at the 900M.

VALERIE PEGASUS (KC Wong) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

STAR LEGEND had to steady when it ran up to the heels of THUNDER SPIRIT (S Saddam) at the 200M.

Post-race veterinary examinations of THUNDER SPIRIT revealed that the gelding had bled and MONGKOK STAR revealed no obvious abnormality. As such, THUNDER SPIRIT 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	13	SWEET LOVE	S Salee	1:10.5
2^nd	11	STARDICE	App A Nazir		¾
3^rd	1	WAR FRONTIER	App SN Shiva		Nk
4^th	2	GROOVY	SU Lim		1 ¼

RACE 9 (R0261) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400m (sc)

HARI HARI HAPPY (App SN Shiva) dipped shortly after the start and bumped JB KAINGEH (AL Da Silva).

Approaching the 1200M, JB KAINGEH and TALKINGTALKINGGURU (App A Nazir) had to steady when HARI HARI HAPPY rolled in.

Passing the 300M, HARI HARI HAPPY rolled outwards and had to steady off the heels of BROTHERLY LOVE (HS Gill).

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App Z Syafifie, the rider of FAST AND SUPER placed 4^th against FIGHT TO WIN (KC Wong), placed 2^nd on grounds of alleged interference at the 150M. 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 overruled and the results stand.

Jockey KC Wong, the rider of FIGHT TO WIN was reprimanded that he must keep his mount on a straight course, failing which action may be taken against him in future. Trainer S Cook, the trainer of FIGHT TO WIN will be advised to improve the racing manners of FIGHT TO WIN.

App N Shahronnizam, the rider of BOSSKU reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BOSSKU revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of JB KAINGEH and TALKINGTALKINGGURU revealed no obvious abnormality.

TALKINGTALKINGGURU and BOSSKU (App N Shahronnizam) which both raced poorly, 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	7	BROTHERLY LOVE	HS Gill	1:23.7
2^nd	6	FIGHT TO WIN	KC Wong		2
3^rd	4	MAVERICK	SU Lim		1 ½
4^th	1	FAST AND SUPER	App Z Syafifie		Nk

RACE 10 (R0262) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc)

TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) brushed the inside gate on jumping and was slow into stride.

MY BOSS (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

UNLIMITED STAR (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill), which jumped awkwardly outwards.

Passing the 300M, UNLIMITED STAR shifted out over the heels of GEORGETOWN (App P Haris) and BANG BINGO (AL Da Silva) for clear running.

App N Shahronnizam, the rider of ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MY BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality and SIEW YUK (S Salee) had returned lame near fore. As such, SIEW YUK 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	BANG BINGO	AL Da Silva	1:23.5
2^nd	4	GEORGETOWN	App P Haris		3 ¾
3^rd	1	A BEAUTIFUL MIND	HS Gill		½
4^th	3	TRAFALGAR	App S Shazmin		3 ¼

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

30^TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 10 April 2025 (V25/051) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 33 coded urine and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 30 March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

30^TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 10^th April (V25/052) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 30^th March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

APPEAL BY JOCKEY HK CHENG [CHENG HAN KOK] AGAINST THE FOUR(4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM30,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “SUCCESS STREET” IN RACE 2 (R1109) – CLASS 5(A) – 1600M (LC) –SATURDAY, 14^TH DECEMBER 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Monday, 7^th April 2025

After hearing the submissions from Jockey HK Cheng and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed the penalty of four (4) months suspension and fine of RM30,000/- imposed by the Panel of Stewards.

Jockey HK Cheng’s four (4) months suspension will take effect from today, 7^th April 2025 and to expire on 6^th August 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.

APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY H HAIKAL [MUHAMMAD HAIKAL HANIF BIN MOHD HASIN] AGAINST THE TWO (2) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “HORSE KING” IN RACE 6 (R1113) – CLASS 5(B) – 1100M (SC) –SATURDAY, 14^TH DECEMBER 2024 – PERAK TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2024.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on, Monday, 7^th April 2025.

After hearing submissions of Apprentice Jockey H Haikal, in the presence of his master Trainer HY Cheng and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed the appeal and confirmed the penalty of two (2) months suspension and increased the fine of RM20,000/- to RM30,000/-. His suspension will take effect from 6^th March 2025 and to expire on 5^th May 2025, both dates inclusive. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.

APPEAL BY JOCKEY KC THAM [THAM KIN CHONG] AGAINST THE SIX(6) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “VILLAGE TYCOON” IN RACE 2 (R0017) – CLASS 5(A) – 1600M (LC) – SATURDAY, 11^TH JANUARY 2025 – PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2025.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal on Tuesday, 8^th April 2025.

After hearing submissions of Jockey KC Tham and the Chief Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel dismissed his appeal. However, Jockey KC Tham’s six (6) months suspension was reduced to four (4) months suspension, which will take effect from Monday, 14^th April 2025 and to expire on 13^th August 2025, both dates inclusive, to be served consecutively with the one-day suspension incurred on OUR SECRET WEAPON in Race 5 on Saturday, 5^th April 2025 at SLTC. The fine of RM20,000/- is confirmed and in addition, his deposit is forfeited.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	BARBARIAN	Bruised left knee	Vet examination
1	MASTER JIANGMEN	Sore back	Vet examination
2	BULLSEYE	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
3	GOLDEN PEACH	Respiratory Allergy	Vet examination
4	CIRCUIT MISSION	Nail bind injury near fore	Vet examination
5	OPERATION TIGER	Sole bruised near fore	Vet examination
5	LAGI BOLEH	Bruised near hock	Vet examination
6	SILVER WARRIOR	Sole bruised off fore	Vet examination
7	CAVALLA COURT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	LAXON	Bruised off hind cannon	Vet examination
7	PROVOCATEUR	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
8	MAGIC CAPTAIN	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
8	SALAMENCE	Sore back	Vet examination
8	FAST AND FEARLESS	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet examination
8	ZERO FIVE FIVE	Nail bind injury off fore	Vet examination
9	KING RAVANA	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
9	WE CAN DO IT	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
9	PENANG STAR	Bruised left eye	Vet examination
9	DODGE TO THE MOON	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
10	YULONG DREAM	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 13^TH APRIL 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
2	RULE THE WORLD				One starting stall test
3	FOUNTAIN OF FAME				Vet examination
5	NOVA PHOENIX				1000M & vet exam
6	BAGHDAD, SUPER DRAGON & GOLD SKY EXPRESS				1000M & vet exam each
7	EMPHATIC				Vet examination
8	BIG MONKEY				1000M & vet exam
8	THUNDER SPIRIT				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
9	TALKINGTALKINGGURU & BOSSKU				1000M & vet exam each
10	SIEW YUK				1000M & vet exam
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4		Tr K Coetzee	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	13/4/2025		RM100/-	65(5)(c )
R4		Tr WC Lim	MEGA GEMS	13/4/2025		RM2,000/-	152(5)(a) as read with 134(2)(b)
R6		Tr HS Lim	HORSE KING	13/4/2025		RM100/-	65(5)(c )
Suspension(s)		R6	App Z Syafifie (BAGHDAD) – suspended for two (2) race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow-up(s)		Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

SUNDAY– 30^THMARCH 2025

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Vengetraman Manickam (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0207) CLASS 5(A) – 1300m (lc)

ZYGARDE and DISCRETELY RED both are course scratching. ZYGARDE had sustained bruised off hind fetlock whilst DISCRETELY RED had suffered sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

D’S SECRET (AL Da Silva) jumped awkwardly inwards and was slow into stride.

BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) hesitated at the start and was slow into stride.

Passing the 1200M, LIM’S HOPEFULLY (R Shafiq) had to steady when it ran up to the heels of CHAR KWAY TEOW (S Salee).

FORTUNE STAR (HS Gill) showed no pace, despite being urged.

HARI HARI HAPPY (App SN Shiva) was racing wide at the bend.

Passing the 200M, GOLDEN SHOW (App N Shahronnizam) drifted out and finished the race wide. App N Shahronnizam, the rider of GOLDEN SHOW in the presence of his master Trainer T Asogan, was shown the video and was warned that he must keep his mount on a straight line, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of TALKINGTALKINGGURU (How Yang) and LIM’S HOPEFULLY revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	CONGAREE	SU Lim	1:18.4
2^nd	4	GOLDEN SHOW	App N Shahronnizam		Sh
3^rd	11	D’S SECRET	AL Da Silva		2 ¼
4^th	10	BOSS NINE NINE	KC Wong		½

RACE 2 (R0208) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300m (lc)

Emergency acceptor BOSSKU was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Acting under MRA Rule 105(3), the Panel of Stewards permitted App N Shahronnizam to replace Jockey KC Tham, as the rider of STARDICE.

NOVA FACTOR (App P Haris) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 1.09pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Before the start was effected, STAR VICTORY (SU Lim) became fractious in its stall and put its head down, resulting in STAR VICTORY jumping awkwardly and was slow into stride, losing considerable ground.

The Panel of Steward after reviewing the start and considering the evidence tendered by Jockey SU Lim and the Senior Starter, decided that STAR VICTORY was deemed a runner. STAR VICTORY will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

KNIGHT LOVE (App SN Shiva) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

FEEL THE FIRE (HS Gill) showed no pace, despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of STAR VICTORY, FEEL THE FIRE and GOLD PLAN (How Yang) revealed no obvious abnormality.

App N Shahronnizam who rode his 10^th winner on STARDICE today, will now be entitled to claim 3kgs with effect from Monday, 31^st March 2025.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	STARDICE	App N Shahronnizam	1:18.7
2^nd	5	ELITE SAINT	R Shafiq		1 ¼
3^rd	3	JB KAINGEH	AL Da Silva		Hd
4^th	8	CHOSEN ONE	KC Wong		Hd

RACE 3 (R0209) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300m (lc)

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

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

RAAYAN 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 request from Trainer P Lee that there was no suitable rider to the connections of TRINITY FLYING, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal of the gelding at 1.00pm.

MAGIC PLAYER (R Shafiq) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Shortly after start, WAN LEGACY (R Nuqman) had to steady when it was tightened between ALWAYS INNOCENT (SU Lim) and OFFICIAL (KC Tham).

FOREST GOLD (KC Wong) showed no early pace and was obliged to race wide at the backstraight.

Passing the 100M, RAAYAN (S Salee) and ALWAYS INNOCENT bumped.

STRAIGHT N ARROW (App SN Shiva) shifted out over the concluding stages, crowding ALWAYS INNOCENT onto RAAYAN.

App SN Shiva, the rider of STRAIGHT N ARROW, in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of the incident and was warned that he must keep his mount on a straight line, failing which action may be taken against him in future.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of LET’S COME ON BABY (App N Shahronnizam) and NOVA PHOENIX (AL Da Silva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WAN LEGACY and FOREST GOLD both returned having cast their near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	OFFICIAL	KC Tham	1:18.6
2^nd	3	STRAIGHT N ARROW	App SN Shiva		Nk
3^rd	6	THAI BAHT	HS Gill		Nk
4^th	1	FOREST GOLD	KC Wong		½

RACE 4(R0210) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

MAVERICK (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.

CIRCUIT STAR (App P Haris) had a tendency to hang in and took the first turn awkwardly.

VILLAGE TYCOON (How Yang) and SHOQEET (App N Shahronnizam) showed no pace, despite being urged.

SUCCESS STREET (R Shafiq) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong) raced wide at the bend and entered the straight wide.

Over the concluding stages, MAVERICK drifted out and finished the race wide.

Jockeys R Rueven and How Yang, the riders of KINABALU LIGHT and VILLAGE TYCOON respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KINABALU LIGHT and VILLAGE TYCOON revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAVERICK and SHOQEET revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	BOSS HENG HENG	KC Wong	1:36.3
2^nd	6	KINABALU LIGHT	R Rueven		1 ¾
3^rd	4	A BETTER TOMORROW	HS Gill		½
4^th	1	COLONEL CHIEF	App SN Shiva		1 ¾

RACE 5 (R0211) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (sc)

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

GEORGETOWN 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.

PRODIGAL (KC Tham) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

At the start, MAGICAL PARK (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly and thereafter had a tendency to roll inwards rounding the first turn.

SHYLOCK (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of MAGICAL PARK, Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of MAGICAL PARK stated that in his opinion, MAGICAL PARK managed to lead comfortably today, as compared to its last start on the 2^nd of March 2025. MAGICAL PARK always run well as a front-runner. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GEORGETOWN (App P Haris), SHEESH (R Nuqman) and SHYLOCK revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	MAGICAL PARK	App N Shahronnizam	1:37.0
2^nd	1	PRODIGAL	KC Tham		½
3^rd	5	KOTA RANGER	AL Da Silva		Nk
4^th	6	SILVER JOY	S Salee		1 ½

RACE 6 (R0212) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc)

Acting on veterinary advice that ZERO FIVE FIVE (R Nuqman) was difficult and was unable to be re-shod on its off hind and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ZERO FIVE FIVE at 3.01pm.

SALAMENCE (SU Lim) which was fractious in the barrier, dipped at the start.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (HS Gill) and MICHIKAWA (App SN Shiva) revealed no obvious abnormality. ONEMOREFORTHEROAD was impounded for further analytical examinations.

An Inquiry into the start of ONEMOREFORTHEROAD, ridden by Jockey HS Gill will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	SALAMENCE	SU Lim	1:23.4
2^nd	3	BLEU MARINE	KC Tham		1 ¼
3^rd	8	PACIFIC STAR	KC Wong		2 ¾
4^th	2	SUSPICIOUS MIND	R Shafiq		Hd

RACE 7 (R213) Enrich Stakes A – 1200m (sc)

VINCENT’S STAR (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

BLACK THORN (S Salee) and BRANDENBURG (KC Wong) showed no pace, despite being urged.

LEONG MA BISCUIT (J Chuah) and CHINESE TEA (KC Tham) were racing wide at the bend.

CHINESE TEA entered the straight wide.

Passing the 200M, ROCKET BOY (How Yang) shifted in away from the whip and bumped LEONG MA BISCUIT.

Passing the 100M, the whip of Jockey How Yang, the rider of ROCKET BOY was accidentally struck off by App SN Shiva, the rider of WAR FRONTIER.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CHINESE TEA, MAJOR KING and LEONG MA BISCUIT revealed no obvious abnormality.

An Inquiry into the start of CHINESE TEA, ridden by Jockey KC Tham will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	VINCENT’S STAR	R Rueven	1:09.7
2^nd	5	BOY XANDER	AL Da Silva		1 ¾
3^rd	10	MAN OF ACTION	HS Gill		3 ¾
4^th	6	ROCKET BOY	How Yang		¾

RACE 8 (R0214) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

GHOST MARI (AL Da Silva) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

MEGA OCEAN (KC Wong) and ELECTRONIC BOOM (R Nuqman) were obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 200M, the whip of Jockey KC Tham, the rider of BIG MONKEY, was accidentally struck off by Jockey R Rueven, the rider of PACIFIC COMMANDER.

Passing the 100M, PACIFIC COMMANDER (R Rueven) duck out sharply, whilst being ridden along.

Post-race veterinary examinations of PEAKY BLINDER (HS Gill), MEGA OCEAN and GHOST MARI revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	PACIFIC COMMANDER	R Rueven	1:10.6
2^nd	3	GROOVY	SU Lim		Ns
3^rd	6	BIG MONKEY	KC Tham		2 ¾
4^th	10	BATTLESTAR	S Salee		Sh

RACE 9 (R0215) Open Maiden (WFA) – 1200m (sc)

LUCKY WARRIOR 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.

WE CAN DO IT (App SN Shiva) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

WE CAN DO IT was difficult and unable to be boxed, to avoid unnecessary delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.34pm. WE CAN DO IT will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

NIMBUS FLARE (SU Lim) was slow into stride and showed no pace, despite being urged.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SILVER STAR	App P Haris	1:12.5
2^nd	3	OPERATION TIGER	App N Shahronnizam		¾
3^rd	1	LUCKY WARRIOR	HS Gill		Nk
4^th	8	TRUDAUGHTER	S Salee		½

RACE 10 (R0216) CLASS 5(A) – 1000m (sc)

FAST AND SUPER and CAPTAIN LEGACY both are course scratching. FAST AND SUPER had sustained sole bruise near fore whilst CAPTAIN LEGACY had nail prick injury on its off fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

GREAT COMMAND was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards.

Acting on veterinary advice that TRINITY GENERAL (WW Cheah) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.03pm and this horse will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

App P Haris the rider of LAXON reported that shortly after the start, his rein became entangled with the mane momentarily, resulting in him losing ground.

LOOKS GOOD (App SN Shiva) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

PACIFIC CHARM (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped BROTHERLY LOVE (S Salee).

CRAZY LOVE (HS Gill) dipped on jumping.

TD’S SECRET (AL Da Silva) raced wide at the bend and entered the home straight wide.

Passing the 200M, CRAZY LOVE commenced to hang out and carried BALIN (R Shafiq) outwards.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TOM’S PHOENIX (KC Tham), TD’S SECRET and LOOKS GOOD revealed no obvious abnormality. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SMART GAMBIT (SU Lim) returned lame near fore 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	1	CRAZY LOVE	HS Gill	0:58.5
2^nd	7	BALIN	R Shafiq		½
3^rd	14	SPIDERMAN	App N Shahronnizam		3 ½
4^th	12	PACIFIC CHARM	KC Wong		½

RACE 11 (R0217) CLASS 5(B) – 1000m (sc)

MATILDA and DIAMOND RING, both are course scratching. MATILDA had sustained injuries in the float whilst DIAMOND RING had sustained bruised near fore foot. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor TILSWORTH MALI was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

BORN TO WIN 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.

The Club Medical Officer stood Jockey KC Wong down on medical grounds. Acting on a request from Trainer S Shanmugam that there was no suitable rider available to the connections of THE SWAN, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 5.18pm.

Acting on veterinary advice that UNDER OATH (WW Cheah) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.39pm. UNDER OATH will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

PACIFIC PRIME (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

FLYING SPIDER (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped BORN TO WIN (HS Gill) onto BAKUTEH (S Salee).

ARAGON PEGASUS (SU Lim) dipped on jumping.

BORN TO WIN showed no pace, despite being urged.

Jockeys R Shafiq and R Rueven, the riders of ANGEL BABY and PACIFIC PRIME respectively, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of ANGEL BABY and PACIFIC PRIME revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BORN TO WIN and LUCKY THIRTYNINE revealed that both these geldings had returned with respiratory distress. As such, each will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of WINS EIGHT, Trainer J Ong stated that WINS EIGHT managed to get a good jump and raced nearer on the rails today, as compared to its last start on 1^st March 2025 at SLTC where it was trapped wide. His explanations were noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	WINS EIGHT	AL Da Silva	0:58.5
2^nd	12	BIZAR WINS	How Yang		½
3^rd	4	ANGEL BABY	R Shafiq		3 ¾
4^th	6	FLYING SPIDER	App N Shahronnizam		½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	STARDICE	KC Tham	App N Shahronnizam	Stewards’ order
10	SPIDERMAN	(unfix)	App N Shahronnizam	EA
10	BROTHERLY LOVE	(unfix)	S Salee	EA
11	BLACK PRINCE	(unfix)	R Nuqman	EA

GENERAL REPORT

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

15^TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 27^th March 2025 (V25/046) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 27 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 15 March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “33493” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “33493” was reported to have been taken from the horse “GREAT COMMAND” which finished 1^stin Race 7 (R0179) on 15^th March 2025 at the Perak Turf Club March Meeting 2025.

On 28^th March 2025 at about 4.30pm, Trainer CC Ooi, the trainer of GREAT COMMAND was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer CC OOI was also advised that “GREAT COMMAND” cannot be entered to race until being cleared by the PRTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

15^TH MARCH 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 27^thMarch (V25/047) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 15^th March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

OUT OF COMPETITION TESTING – NON-RACE DAY SAMPLES

PERAK TURF CLUB – 14^TH MARCH 2025

The report dated 27^th March 2025 (NRD/V25/001) from the Chief Analyst of Usains stated that 12 bottles of coded urine samples (human urine) (Lab No. V119534 –V119545) were received on 16^th March 2025 under MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “J-3994” and “J-4501” both of which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine “. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “J-3994” was reported to have been taken from the Syce Mr. Lopez Jonathan a/l Rosadi (S.266) NRIC No. 860922-38-5147 and sample coded “J-4501” was reported to have been taken from Syce Mr. Afandi Bin Mohammed Shaari (S.25) NRIC No. 690210-08-6115 both under the employment of Trainer S Cook.

On 28^th March 2025, Trainer S Cook, the employer, Mr Lopez Jonathan a/l Rosadi and Mr Afandi Bin Mohammed, both the employees of Trainer S Cook, was advised of the contents of this report. Under MRA Rule 136 (4)(b), both Mr Lopez Jonathan a/l Rosadi and Mr Afandi Bin Mohammed Shaari were suspended with immediate effect from further performing their duties pending an inquiry, which will be held at a date to be fixed.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	TIME TO HARVEST	Sore back	Vet examination
1	MERCURIAL TURN	Swollen off knee	Vet examination
1	LIM’S WISH	Bruised off cannon	Vet examination
1	JULIUS CAESAR	Bruised off hock	Vet examination
2	OCEAN LAW	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	SILVER WARRIOR	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
2	SIEW YUK	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
3	ICHIKA BACHIKA	Skin Allergy	Vet examination
3	WASHINGTON	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	FIGHT TO WIN	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
4	MASTER JIANGMEN	Sore back	Vet examination
4	RUKE THE WORLD	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
5	MY BOSS	Sore back	Vet examination
5	PACIFIC FORTUNE	Sore back	Vet examination
5	HENG XING	Bruise off knee	Vet examination
6	SALAAM NAMASTEY	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
6	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	Stone bruise off fore foot	Vet examination
6	STAR EXPRESS	Sore eye	Vet examination
6	THUNDERGOD	Swollen near fore	Vet examination
8	LEGEND OF THE SUN	Bruised near hind fetlock	Vet examination
8	COLONEL SON	Sore near fore suspensory	Vet examination
8	V’INVICIBLE	Sore back	Vet examination
8	BIONICS	Swollen near fore knee	Vet examination
8	SWEET LOVE	Sole bruise near hind	Vet examination
10	RAHOTU	Bruised near hind cannon	Vet examination

PRTC – 30^thMARCH 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	ZYGARDE & DISCRETELY RED				Vet examination each
2	STAR VICTORY & NOVA FACTOR				One starting stall test each
3	CLONE MAN				Vet examination
5	D’GREAT SWIFT				Vet examination
9	WE CAN DO IT				One starting stall test
10	FAST AND SUPER & CAPTAIN LEGACY				Vet examination each
10	TRINITY GENERAL & SMART GAMBIT				1000M & vet exam each
11	MATILDA & DIAMOND RING				Vet examination each
11	UNDER OATH, BORN TO WIN & LUCKY THIRTYNINE				1000M & vet exam each
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil

Suspension(s)		Nil
Follow-up(s)		R6	ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (HS Gill)
		R7	CHINESE TEA (KC Tham)
		R7 – 15/3/2025	GREAT COMMAND (Trainer CC Ooi)
		Out-of-competition testings – 14/3/2025	Syces Afandi Bin Mohammed & Lopez Jonathan a/l Rosadi

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

SATURDAY– 15^THMARCH 2025

STATE OF TRACK: Race 1 to Race 5 YIELDING, Race 6 to Race 9 GOOD

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Leong Kwok Seng (Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0173) CLASS 5(A) – 1600m (lc)

INVINCIBLE KINGDOM (WW Cheah) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

A BETTER TOMORROW fly-jumped as the start was effected, resulting in its rider, Jockey HS Gill’s head striking the overhead bar of the gate. A BETTER TOMORROW will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

FIGHT TO WIN (KC Wong) was racing keenly in the early stages and was difficult to settle.

At the 1000M, CIRCUIT STAR (SU Lim) had to steady when INVINCIBLE KINGDOM rolled out.

D’GREAT TIMING (App S Shazmin), BOSS HENG HENG (J Chuah) and TIN’S MACHINE(S Salee) were racing wide at the bend.

CIRCUIT STAR was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.

On entering the straight, INVINCIBLE KINGDOM had a tendency to hang in.

FIGHT TO WIN and BOSS HENG HENG were drifting out under pressure in the concluding stages.

Jockeys SU Lim, the rider of CIRCUIT STAR reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of CIRCUIT STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT TIMING and A BETTER TOMORROW revealed no obvious abnormality. A BETTER TOMORROW was impounded for further analytical examinations.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING’S SPEECH (R Rueven) returned having bled and as such, KING’S SPEECH 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 reported that DRAGON WHISPERER had returned with a cut on his off hind fetlock and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of FIGHT TO WIN, Trainer S Cook stated that in his opinion, the good barrier draw, its first run over the 1600M and had been working well, had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance today. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	FIGHT TO WIN	KC Wong	1:39.1
2^nd	11	BOSS HENG HENG	J Chuah		Sh
3^rd	1	COLONEL CHIEF	App Z Syafifie		2 ½
4^th	5	DRAGON WHISPERER	AL Da Silva		Sh

RACE 2 (R0174) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600m (lc)

Acting on veterinary advice that the bandage on the hock of MAGICAL PARK (App A Nazir) was not securely fitted to their satisfaction and unsafe to race with it, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.36pm. Trainer T Asogan, the trainer of MAGICAL PARK was advised to ensure that the bandages are securely-fastened in future, failing which, action will be taken.

RULE THE WORLD (How Yang) was slow into stride.

NOW PICTURE (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly, was slow into stride and thereafter, showed no early pace despite being urged.

BANG BINGO (App A Azizi) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.

Passing the 1000M, RULE THE WORLD and BULLSEYE (App N Shahronnizam) bumped.

Passing the 900M, NOW PICTURE drifted in away from the whip.

BANG BINGO drifted out over the concluding stages, finishing the race wide.

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

Jockey How Yang, App A Azizi and App N Shahronnizam, the riders of RULE THE WORLD, BANG BINGO and BULLSEYE respectively, all reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of RULE THE WORLD, BANG BINGO and BULLSEYE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of KOTA RANGER (App S Shazmin) and NOW PICTURE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	PRODIGAL	WW Cheah	1:41.1
2^nd	11	HENG XING	S Salee		1 ¼
3^rd	13	SHYLOCK	SU Lim		Sh
4^th	6	SUPREME SUCCESS	R Rueven		Nk

RACE 3 (R0175) Class 5 (A) – 1400m (lc)

BORN TO WIN, LIM’S HOPEFULLY and YULONG DREAM all are course scratching. BORN TO WIN had sustained sore back. LIM’S HOPEFULLY had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst YULONG DREAM had sore back. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted App N Shahronnizam to replace Jockey App A Azizi as the rider of NOVA PHOENIX when the latter was wrongly declared.

Trainer K Coetzee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on NOVA PHOENIX (App N Shahronnizam).

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) which was unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Panel of Stewards at 2.20pm and the gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before declared to race again.

NOVA PHOENIX and MY BOSS (KC Wong) were slow into stride.

DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) jumped awkwardly outwards.

Passing the 300M, GOLD PLAN (SU Lim) drifted out under the whip, carrying BAKUTEH (S Salee) out and thereafter, continued to race tight and brushed on a number of occasions over the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of DOGE TO THE MOON (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	GOLD PLAN	SU Lim	1:26.9
2^nd	9	BAKUTEH	S Salee		Nk
3^rd	12	MAGIC PLAYER	AL Da Silva		1 ¾
4^th	1	BEAT THE LIGHT	App P Haris		Hd

RACE 4(R0176) Open Maiden (WFA) – 1300m (lc)

RIVER DRAGON 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.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App A Nazir to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of LAGI BOLEH as the latter was medically stood down.

WE CAN DO IT (App P Haris) was slow into stride.

SUPER WHIRLWIND (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly.

RIVER DRAGON (AL Da Silva) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped SILVER STAR (KC Wong).

JERAM GOLD (R Narendran) and WE CAN DO IT entered the straight wide.

Passing the 300M, RIVER DRAGON drifted out under pressure.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	RIVER DRAGON	AL Da Silva	1:20.3
2^nd	4	LAGI BOLEH	App A Nazir		5 ¾
3^rd	2	OPERATION TIGER	App N Shahronnizam		½
4^th	6	SUPER WHIRLWIND	App Z Syafifie		¾

RACE 5 (R0177) CLASS 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

CRAZY LOVE, a course scratching as it had sustained sole bruised near fore, 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 Z Syafifie to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of ZYGARDE.

At the start, BIG G (S Salee) had to steady when OCEAN LAW (KC Wong) jumped awkwardly inwards and ZYGARDE (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly outwards.

BIONICS (SU Lim) jumped awkwardly.

NOVA FACTOR (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly and stumbled shortly thereafter.

At about the 700M, SAFE JOURNEY (App S Shazmin) mis-strode taking the turn and duck out sharply, inconveniencing ZYGARDE and BROTHERLY LOVE (App N Shahronnizam).

ZYGARDE and FAST AND SUPER (App A Nazir) drifted out under pressure in the straight.

BIONICS drifted out under pressure in the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of BIG G 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.

The state of track was upgraded to ‘Good’ after the running of this race.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BIONICS	SU Lim	1:06.9
2^nd	5	NOVA FACTOR	App P Haris		1 ½
3^rd	3	FAST AND SUPER	App A Nazir		Sh
4^th	6	ZYGARDE	App Z Syafifie		2 ¾

RACE 6 (R0178) Class 5(A) – 1100m (sc)

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

SALAMENCE 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.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to declare the use of ear-muffs on STORM TO WIN (App A Azizi) within the stipulated time.

BOSS NINE NINE (KC Wong) hesitated as the start was effected and was slow into stride.

STRAIGHT N ARROW (App Z Syafifie) brushed the outside gate on jumping.

KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir) and SALAMENCE (SU Lim) bumped on jumping.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of LAXON (App P Haris) revealed no obvious abnormality. The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LAXON returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	SALAMENCE	SU Lim	1:05.9
2^nd	9	STRAIGHT N ARROW	App Z Syafifie		5 ¾
3^rd	2	GOLDEN SHOW	App N Shahronnizam		½
4^th	5	STORM TO WIN	App A Azizi		½

RACE 7 (R179) CLASS 5(B) – 1100m (sc)

Emergency acceptor COUNTRY LAW was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

PROVOCATEUR 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.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App N Shahronnizam to replace Jockey R Rueven, as the rider of GREAT COMMAND.

Acting on veterinary advice that WASHINGTON (WW Cheah) was lame off fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.18pm. WASHINGTON will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

PROVOCATEUR (R Narendran) was slow into stride.

Passing the 1000M, Jockey R Narendran, the rider of PROVOCATEUR was hit by a clod of mud on his face, resulting in his vision being temporarily impaired and he was unable to assist his mount fully. He was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations.

Post-race veterinary examinations of PURE PERFECTION (How Yang), PROVOCATEUR and SIRIUS (AL Da Silva) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 1.5kg over.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GREAT COMMAND	App N Shahronnizam	1:08.3
2^nd	7	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	App A Nazir		3 ¼
3^rd	12	WHITE RABBIT	KC Wong		Sh
4^th	8	TILSWORTH MALI	HS Gill		½

RACE 8 (R0180) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200m (sc)

GROOVY and SWEET LOVE, both are course scratching. GROOVY had sustained nail bind injury near fore whilst SWEET LOVE had suffered from colic. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey J Chuah to replace Jockey R Narendran, as the rider of APIS when the latter was medically stood down.

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

VILLAGE WARRIOR (How Yang) was slow into stride and showed no pace, despite being urged.

APIS (J Chuah) was obliged to race wide at the bend.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of VILLAGE WARRIOR reported that his mount was coughing during the race. A post-race veterinary examination of VILLAGE WARRIOR revealed that the gelding had bled and as such, VILLAGE WARRIOR 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of TOM’S PHOENIX (App A Nazir) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 1kg over.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MANDRAKE (App P Haris) and PEAKY BLINDER (HS Gill) had returned having cast their off fore plate and near hind plate respectively.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BRANDENBURG	KC Wong	1:16.1
2^nd	6	YOU THINK SO	App A Azizi		Nk
3^rd	9	APIS	J Chuah		1 ¼
4^th	1	PEAKY BLINDER	HS Gill		½

RACE 9 (R0181) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200m (sc)

The Panel of Stewards permitted the removal of blinker/pacifiers on GLORIOUS BISCUIT (How Yang) due to the rain.

App Z Syafifie, the rider of LEGEND OF THE SUN struck the outside gate on jumping The Club Medical Officer reported that App Z Syafifie had sustained injury to his right shoulder was certified unfit to ride.

SILENT BOSS (App N Sahronnizam) dipped on jumping.

From 1100M, FAST AND FEARLESS (HS Gill) was racing ungenerously, throwing its head up on several occasions.

Passing the 1000M, THUNDER SPIRIT (App P Haris) and FORTUNE STAR (KC Wong) were crowded and had to steadied when MONNGKOK STAR (J Chuah) shifted in and GLORIOUS BISCUIT rolled out, shying away from FAST AND FEARLESS.

FAST AND FEARLESS raced wide at the bend.

GOLD EIGHTY-THREE (AL Da Silva) and SILENT BOSS both entered the straight wide. SILENT BOSS continued to drift out and finished the race wide.

Passing the 250M, MOCHI (SU Lim) shifted out under pressure.

Post-race veterinary examinations of THUNDER SPIRIT revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and FAST AND FEARLESS revealed that the gelding was lame off fore. As such, both these geldings 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	SILENT BOSS	App N Shahronnizam	1:15.3
2^nd	7	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	AL Da Silva		4
3^rd	6	MOCHI	SU Lim		1 ¾
4^th	2	LEGEND OF THE SUN	App Z Syafifie		1 ¾

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	NOVA PHOENIX	App A Azizi	App N Shahronnizam	Wrongly declared
4	LAGI BOLEH	R Rueven	App A Nazir	Medical
5	ZYGARDE	R Rueven	App Z Syafifie	Medical
7	GREAT COMMAND	R Rueven	App N Shahronnizam	Medical
8	YOU THINK SO	R Rueven	App A Azizi	Medical
8	APIS	R Narendran	J Chuah	Medical
9	MONTANA FLASH	R Rueven	App A Azizi	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

INQUIRY INTO THE POST-RACE URINE SAMPLE CODED “33274” TAKEN FROM RACEHORSE “FLEXI LAD” WHICH FINISHED 3^RDPLACING IN RACE 8 (MRA 0085) CLASS 4(B) 1000M(sc) – SATURDAY, 8^TH FEBRUARY 2025 -PERAK TURF CLUB FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2025 WHICH RETURNED POSITIVE TO “METHAMPHETAMINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCEIN TERMS OF MRA RULES.

The Panel of Stewards opened an Inquiry into the above matter yesterday, Friday, 14^thMarch at Perak Turf Club.

Evidence were taken from Trainer Stephen Cook, the trainer of FLEXI LAD, Dr Chan Sue Hay, Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory and Dr Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PRTC.

The Panel of Stewards after hearing the evidence, decided to adjourn the inquiry to another date to be fixed.

STR Mohd Aizat Bin Abdul Malik, STR 27 (AM Aizat) was stood down from riding trackwork, barrier trials and test with effect from 15^th March 2025 for failing to comply with the directive under MRA Rule 136(2) as read with MRA Rule 136 (3)(d) pending an inquiry on a date to be fixed.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

22^nd FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 6 March 2025 (V25/032) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 22 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22^nd February 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected,

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

22^nd FEBRUARY 2025 – PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2025

The report dated 6 March (V25/033) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22^ndFebruary 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

2^nd March 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 March 2025 (V25/036) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 31 coded urine and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 2^nd March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected, except sample coded “33318” which revealed the presence of “Methamphetamine”. Upon decoding, it was established that the sample coded “33318” was reported to have been taken from the horse “REMO MAMA” which finished 2^nd in Race 3 (R0150) on 2^nd March 2025 at the Perak Turf Club March Meeting 2025.

On 13^th March 2025 at about 5.45pm, Trainer WC Lim, the trainer of “REMO MAMA” was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample. Trainer WC Lim was also advised that “REMO MAMA” cannot be entered to race until cleared by the PRTC Stipendiary Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).

An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

2^nd March 2025 – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

The report dated 13 March 2025 (V25/036) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 2^nd March 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

After running of Race 1 today (Saturday, 15^th March 2025), the Panel of Stewards opened an investigation into an incident involving Trainer KF Wong and Jockey KC Wong at the Scales. After hearing their explanations, it was established that Trainer KF Wong had acted in an aggressive manner towards Jockey KC Wong. Trainer KF Wong was warned that his conduct is unbecoming of a professional trainer and was advised that a repetition in the future, may lead to action being taken against him.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	BULL RUN	Sore back	Vet examination
2	SHOQEET	Sole bruise near hind	Vet examination
3	SILVER WARRIOR	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
3	BOSSKU	Colic	Vet examination
3	THAI BAHT	Bruised near hock	Vet examination
3	SILVER JOY	Bruised near shoulder	Vet examination
3	DIAMOND PEGASUS	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
4	IRONSTORM	Bruised near fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
4	RAAYAN	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
5	MERCURIAL TURN	Nail bind injury near fore	Vet examination
5	SPIDERMAN	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
5	CLONE MAN	Bruised back	Vet examination
5	RAHOTU	Bruised both hind fetlocks	Vet examination
6	THE SWAN	Sore back	Vet examination
8	RICHARD MULE	Sore right eye	Vet examination
9	COLONEL SON	Sore back	Vet examination

PRTC – 15^thMARCH 2025

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s)

Remark(s)

KING’S SPEECH

Bleeder’s test

[barred 3 mths]

DRAGON WHISPERER

Vet examination

A BETTER TOMORROW

One starting stall test

MAGICAL PARK

Vet examination

NOW PICTURE

1000M & vet exam.

BORN TO WIN, LIM’S HOPEFULLY & YULONG DREAM

Vet examination each

YES BOSSY

One starting stall test

Nil

CRAZY LOVE

Vet examination

BIG G

1000M & vet exam.

ARAGON PEGASUS

Vet examination

WASHINGTON

1000M & vet exam.

GROOVY & SWEET LOVE

Vet examination each

VILLAGE WARRIOR

Bleeder’s test

[barred 3 mths]

THUNDER SPIRIT & FAST AND FEARLESS

1000M & vet exam. each

Fine(s)

Name of Licensee

Horse name

Date of Fine imposed

Fine amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

Tr K Coetzee

NOVA PHOENIX

15/3/2025

RM100/-

65(5)(c )

Tr HS Lim

STORM TO WIN

15/3/2025

RM250/-

152(5)(a)

Suspension(s)

Nil

Follow-up(s)

Nil

Perak Meeting

STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK MARCH MEETING 2025

SUNDAY– 2^ND MARCH 2025

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stewards:

Mr. Soo Lai Kwok(Chairman)

Mr. Lee Seng He – Chief Stipendiary Steward

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen – Senior Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan –Stipendiary Steward

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (R0148) CLASS 5(A) – 1400m (lc) Ban Hoe Seng Stakes

ELITE SAINT, HARI HARI HAPPY, GEORGETOWN and BOSSKU all are course scratching. ELITE SAINT had sustained bruised off fore fetlock. HARI HARI HAPPY had sustained sore back. GEORGETOWN had sustained bruised off cannon whilst BOSSKU had sustained bruised off hind cannon. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

OCEAN LAW 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.

MAVERICK (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped ZAC ACE (How Yang).

RULE THE WORLD (CK Khaw) and JB KAINGEH (KC Tham) were slow into stride.

DISCRETELY RED (App A Nazir) was racing keenly in the early stages.

JB KAINGEH was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

RULE THE WORLD showed no pace, despite being urged.

From the 200M, SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify) shifted out away from the whip, carrying GOLDEN LIGHTNING (S Salee) and TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong) wide. Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SOLID EIGHTY-THREE was warned that he should stopped whipping and straightened his mount in future, failing which action may be taken.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey S Salee, the rider of GOLDEN LIGHTNING placed 2^nd against the winner, SOLID EIGHTY-THREE, ridden by jockey Y Aify on grounds of alleged interference from about the 200M. After considering all the evidence, the Panel of Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the result of the race. The objection was upheld and the Judges’ placings were amended as follows:-

1^st – GOLDEN LIGHTNING (S Salee)

2^nd – SOLID EIGHTY-THREE (Y Aify)

3^rd – TALKINGTALKINGGURU (KC Wong)

4^{th –} OCEAN LAW (App N Shahronnizam)

Post-race veterinary examinations of JB KAINGEH revealed no obvious abnormality and ZAC ACE revealed that the gelding had bled. ZAC ACE 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	2	GOLDEN LIGHTNING	S Salee	1:27.0
2^nd	4	SOLID EIGHTY-THREE	Y Aify		Hd
3^rd	10	TALKINGTALKINGGURU	KC Wong		2
4^th	3	OCEAN LAW	App N Shahronnizam		2 ¾

RACE 2 (R0149) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) Han Chin Pet Soo Stakes

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

PRODIGAL 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.

HORSE KING (Y Aify) cast its off hind plate in the Parade Ring, had to be re-shod, examined and was passed fit to start.

ALWAYS INNOCENT (R Rueven) was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to start.

PENANG STAR (App Z Syafifie) which was difficult to be boxed, delaying the start, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

CH FORTUNE (R Nuqman) and COUNTRY LAW (App N Shahronnizam) were obliged to race wide on the bend.

From the 200M, App Z Syafifie, the rider of PENANG STAR dropped his rein and continued to use his whip on his left hand, resulting in his mount shifting out badly. App Z Syafifie, in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee was shown the video of his ride over the concluding stages and was warned that he should stopped riding and straightened his mount, failing which action may be taken in future.

App Z Syafifie who rode his 40^th winner on PENANG STAR today, will now be entitled to claim 2kgs with effect from Monday, 3^rd March 2025.

Jockey HS Gill and Jockey R Rueven, the THAI BAHT and ALWAYS INNOCENT reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of THAI BAHT and ALWAYS INNOCENT revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of CH FORTUNE revealed that the gelding had retuned lame off fore and TRAFALGAR (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality. CH FORTUNE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

On pulling-up, the off side stirrup iron of jockey S Salee, the rider of SILVER JOY, broke and he was dislodged. Jockey S Salee was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	PENANG STAR	App Z Syafifie	1:27.7
2^nd	2	PRODIGAL	KC Tham		1 ¼
3^rd	9	ALWAYS INNOCENT	R Rueven		Sh
4^th	4	MY BOSS	KC Wong		¾

RACE 3 (R0150) Class 5 (B) – 1400m (lc) Meru Valley Nine Stakes

HAPPY FRANKEL which was up 31kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

D’GREAT OCEAN (CK Khaw) and FIGHT TO WIN (App S Shazmin) were crowded when REMO MAMA (Y Aify) jumped awkwardly inwards and HAPPY FRANKEL (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards. In this incident, FIGHT TO WIN lost considerable ground.

HAPPY FRANKEL and YULONG DREAM (App SN Shiva) were obliged to race wide on the bend.

Approaching the 300M, FIGHT TO WIN drifted out under pressure.

A post-race veterinary examination of TILSWORTH MICK (J Chuah) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	SILVER WARRIOR	KC Wong	1:27.5
2^nd	4	REMO MAMA	Y Aify		1 ¼
3^rd	7	BAKUTEH	S Salee		Nk
4^th	5	GOLD PLAN	App Z Syafifie		¾

RACE 4(R0151) Class 5(A) – 1600m (lc) Meru Waterfall Nine Stakes

BULL RUN (CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, ducked in sharply onto BOSS HENG HENG (KC Wong), resulting in BOSS HENG HENG losing ground.

COLONEL CHIEF (App Z Syafifie) jumped inwards and tightened PERFECT MISSION (R Shafiq).

PERFECT MISSION was caught wide in the early and middle stages and thereafter, entered the homestraight wide.

BOSS HENG HENG showed no pace throughout, despite being urged.

COLONEL CHIEF raced keenly in the early stages.

Passing the 300M, VITTORIA PERFETTA (L De Souza) commenced to drift out under pressure and finished the race wide.

Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of PERFECT MISSION reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of PERFECT MISSION revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of A BEAUTIFUL MIND (HS Gill) and BOSS HENG HENG revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MASTER JIANGMEN (App N Shahronnizam) returned having cast its near fore plate.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of VITTORIA PERFETTA today, Trainer D Kok stated that the increase in distance, a weaker field and working well in training, in his opinion, had contributed to the gelding’s improved performance. His explanations were noted, however his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding ‘in-and-out’ running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	VITTORIA PERFETTA	L De Souza	1:40.0
2^nd	10	BULL RUN	CK Khaw		1 ¼
3^rd	1	COLONEL CHIEF	App Z Syafifie		2 ¼
4^th	2	D’GREAT TIMING	App S Shazmin		Ns

RACE 5 (R0152) CLASS 5(B) – 1600m (lc) Meru River Nine Stakes

Jockey AL Da Silva was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make his carded weight on BANG BINGO. The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace Jockey AL Da Silva as the rider of BANG BINGO.

Shortly after the start, FEEL THE FIRE (App SN Shiva) was crowded between BANG BINGO (KC Tham) and MAGICAL PARK (App N Shahronnizam).

Passing the 1300M, BULLSEYE (R Shafiq) had to check when FEEL THE FIRE shifted in. At the conclusion of an inquiry into this incident, App SN Shiva, the rider of FEEL THE FIRE in the presence of his master Trainer K Coetzee pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for shifting in, when insufficiently clear of BULLSEYE, resulting in BULLSEYE having to check and lose ground.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App SN Shiva’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App SN Shiva was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days, effective Monday, 3^rd March 2025 and to expire on Saturday, 15^th March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (5.10pm).

OFFICIAL (R Nuqman) was racing keenly in the early stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of BULLSEYE and MAGICAL PARK revealed no obvious abnormality, however MAGICAL PARK was impounded for further analytical examinations.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	12	SUPREME SUCCESS	R Rueven	1:40.4
2^nd	8	D’GREAT SWIFT	App A Nazir		1 ¼
3^rd	9	DIAMOND PEGASUS	Y Aify		3 ¼
4^th	2	KOTA RANGER	App Z Syafifie		Sh

RACE 6 (R0153) Group 1 (3YO & Above) – 2000m (lc) Meru Valley Resort

Perak Derby

BLACK THORN and SO WE FIGHT, both are course scratching. BLACK THORN had sustained a bruised near fore foot whilst SO WE FIGHT had a wound on its near heel. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SMART STAR (L De Souza) hesitated at the start and was slowly away.

SMART STAR was racing keenly in the early stages and middle stages and was difficult to settle.

LUCKY MAGIC (R Shafiq) was racing keenly in the early and middle stages.

At the conclusion of an inquiry, Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of LUCKY MAGIC pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 300M, he permitted his mount to shift inward when insufficiently clear of AHTIMS KLIS, resulting in AHTIMS KLIS clipping its heels, stumbling and dislodging Jockey Y Aify.

In assessing the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey R Shafiq’s guilty plea, disciplinary record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) race days, effective from Monday, 3^rd March 2025 and to expire on Sunday, 16^th March 2025, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (4.15pm).

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of AHTIMS KLIS was exempted from weighing-in and was sent to hospital for observations.

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

Jockey R Shafiq was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Acting on a report from the Veterinary Surgeon that PACIFIC BAO BEI (R Rueven) which finished 2^nd placing, was not presented for its post-race blood and urine collections. Upon investigations, it was established that there is a mis-communication between the Officials and the Syce of PACIFIC BAO BEI. The gelding was immediately brought back into the holding yard for its post-race samples collections. Trainer D Kok was warned that in future, he must ensure that his syces are properly briefed and must be familiar with the post-race collections protocol, failing which action will be taken.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	LUCKY MAGIC	R Shafiq	2:08.2
2^nd	10	PACIFIC BAO BEI	R Rueven		¾
3^rd	1	GOOD FIGHT	CK Khaw		¾
4^th	3	SMART STAR	L De Souza		1 ¾

RACE 7 (R0154) CLASS 4(A) – 1400m (sc) Meru Hole- In-One Stakes

LEGEND OF THE SUN 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 Nazir to replace Jockey Y Aify as the rider of GOLD EIGHTY-THREE.

ONEMOREFORTHEROAD (HS Gill) was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.

SUSPICIOUS MIND (CK Khaw) which reared as the start was effected, losing considerable ground, will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

The saddle on FORTUNE STAR (App SN Shiva) slipped back during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BURGUNDY BUBBLES (S Salee) and ELECTRONIC BOOM (App S Shazmin) revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WONDERFUL BOSS (KC Wong) returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	KANTHAKA	AL Da Silva	1:25.3
2^nd	5	GHOST MARI	App N Shahronnizam		Nk
3^rd	8	ONEMOREFORTHEROAD	HS Gill		¾
4^th	13	FORTUNE STAR	App SN Shiva		Ns

RACE 8 (R0155) CLASS 5 (A) – 1000m (sc) Meru Sink A Putt Stakes

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

SHOQEET 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.

Acting on a request from Trainer S Cook, as there was no suitable rider available to the connections of BALIN, the Panel of Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.15pm.

KNIGHT LOVE (App A Nazir), TRUDAUGHTER (S Salee) and SHOQEET (App N Shahronnizam) were slow into stride.

UNDER OATH (App S Shazmin) was racing keenly in the early stages.

Passing the 300M, UNDER OATH shifted in away from the whip.

Passing the 200M, HUNTER PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) shifted out away from the whip.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	STARDICE	App P Haris	1:00.3
2^nd	11	PURE PERFECTION	R Rueven		1 ¾
3^rd	1	LAXON	App SN Shiva		½
4^th	10	HUNTER PEGASUS	App Z Syafifie		½

RACE 9 (R0156) CLASS 5 (B) – 1000m (sc) Meru Albatross Stakes

BOSS NINE NINE and SUPER WHIRLWIND both are course scratching. BOSS NINE NINE had sustained bruised off fore fetlock whilst SUPER WHIRLWIND had sustained a sole bruised near fore. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BLACK PRINCE and PONTIANAK which were up 16kgs and 44kgs respectively, 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 a request from Trainer P Lee as there was no suitable rider available to the connections of OPERATION TIGER, the Panel of Stewards permitted the withdrawal at 4.05pm.

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

RAHOTU (App P Haris) hesitated as the start was affected and was slow into stride.

PONTIANAK jumped awkwardly outwards.

RAHOTU entered the home straight wide and finished the race wide.

From about the 200M, ANGEL BABY (R Rueven) commenced to drift out under pressure.

Passing the 100M, PONTIANAK was eased up when the rider felt something amiss.

Jockey CK Khaw and App A Nazir, the riders of PONTIANAK and BLACK PRINCE reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PONTIANAK revealed that the mare had returned lame off fore and BLACK PRINCE revealed no obvious abnormality. PONTIANAK will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of BIZAR WINS (App T Ammar) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	ANGEL BABY	R Rueven	1:00.6
2^nd	5	FLYING SPIDER	App N Shahronnizam		3 ¼
3^rd	8	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	App Z Syafifie		1 ¾
4^th	1	BIG G	S Salee		1

RACE 10 (R0157) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200m (sc) Meru Double Eagle Stakes

As there was no suitable rider available, the Panel of Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace Jockey Y Aify, as the rider of STORM EIGHTY-THREE.

LEONG MA BISCUIT (KC Wong) and VINCENT’S STAR (R Rueven) bumped on jumping.

Shortly after the start, MILITARY FLAG (CK Khaw) had to steady momentarily when LEONG MA BISCUIT laid in.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	VINCENT’S STAR	R Rueven	1:11.9
2^nd	4	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	App Z Syafifie		½
3^rd	2	MILITARY FLAG	CK Khaw		4 ¼
4^th	1	SHANG CHI	AL Da Silva		Nk

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	BANG BINGO	AL Da Silva	KC Tham	Unable to make the carded weight
7	KANTHAKA	R Shafiq	AL Da Silva	Medical
7	GOLD EIGHTY-THREE	Y Aify	App A Nazir	Medical
8	HUNTER PEGASUS	Y Aify	App Z Syafifie	Medical
9	WASHINGTON	Unfixed	App S Shazmin	EA
9	ANGEL BABY	R Shafiq	R Rueven	Medical
10	STORM EIGHTY-THREE	Y Aify	App Z Syafifie	Medical

GENERAL REPORT

APPEAL BY JOCKEY AK LIM (HARVERYWALLBANGER) AGAINST THE 3 MONTHS SUSPENSION AND FINE RM20,000/- IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44 (10) IN RACE 7 (R0084) CLASS 4 (A) 1000M SC, SATURDAY 8^TH FEBRUARY 2025 DURING THE PERAK FEBRUARY RACE MEETING 2025.

Jockey AK Lim submitted a letter dated 24/02/2025 to withdraw his appeal against the 3 months suspension and fine of RM 20,000/- imposed by the Panel of Stewards in the above matter. The Appeal Panel acceded to his application to withdraw his appeal and the penalty imposed stands. However, his appeal deposit will be refunded after a deduction of RM500/- (Administrative fees). As such, his 3 months suspension will take effect from 25^th February 2025 and will expires on 24th May 2025, both days inclusive.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
8	CRAZY LOVE	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
9	SUPERIOR COAT	Bruised cannon off fore	Vet examination

PRTC – 2^nd MARCH 2025
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)				Test(s)			Remark(s)
1	ELITE SAINT, HARI HARI HAPPY, GEORGETOWN& BOSSKU				Vet examination each
1	ZAC ACE				Bleeder’s test			[barred 3 mths]
2	UNLIMITED STAR				Vet examination
2	CH FORTUNE				1000M & vet exam.
2	PENANG STAR				One starting stall test
6	BLACK THORN & SO WE FIGHT				Vet examination each
7	LEGEND OF THE SUN				Vet examination
7	SUSPICIOUS MIND				One starting stall test
8	JULIUS CAESAR				Vet examination
8	UNDER OATH				1000M & vet exam.
9	BOSS NINE & SUPER WHIRLWIND				Vet examination each
9	PONTIANAK				1000M & vet exam.
Fine(s)		Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed		Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R5		Jockey AL Da Silva	BANG BINGO	2/3/2025		RM500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
Suspension(s)		App SN Shiva (FEEL THE FIRE)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
		Jockey R Shafiq (LUCKY MAGIC)	Suspended from riding in races for a period of 3 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow-up(s)		Nil