STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
SATURDAY– 28th 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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
1 |
MASTER JIANGMEN |
S Saddam |
1:36.4 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
MAVERICK |
R Rueven |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
8 |
KOTA RANGER |
App Z Syafifie |
|
4 ¾ |
|
4th |
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).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
5 |
COLONEL CHIEF |
App Z Syafifie |
1:37.6 |
|
|
2nd |
4 |
A BETTER TOMORROW |
HS Gill |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
1 |
BOSS HENG HENG |
KC Wong |
|
1 ¾ |
|
4th |
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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
LET’S COME ON BABY |
App SN Shiva |
1:26.2 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
STYLE OF DRAGON |
S Hafis |
|
Nk |
|
3rd |
2 |
CHOSEN ONE |
AK Lim |
|
Ns |
|
4th |
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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
THE SHADOW |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:24.0 |
|
|
2nd |
1 |
TALKINGTALKINGGURU |
App AR Aiman |
|
5 |
|
3rd |
11 |
HARI HARI HAPPY |
App SN Shiva |
|
2 ¼ |
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4th |
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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
3 |
AUTHORITY |
S Saddam |
0:59.0 |
|
|
2nd |
5 |
O THRYLOS |
App N Shahronnizam |
|
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
6 |
THIEN MA |
S Hafis |
|
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
WILAMARA |
R Rueven |
1:10.2 |
|
|
2nd |
9 |
LEGEND OF THE SUN |
S Saddam |
|
4 ¼ |
|
3rd |
3 |
AHTIMS KLIS |
AK Lim |
|
¾ |
|
4th |
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).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
5 |
HARVEYWALLBANGER |
Z Khairil |
1:12.1 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
FAST AND SUPER |
R Rueven |
|
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
1 |
BALIN |
KC Wong |
|
Hd |
|
4th |
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.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
8 |
BIZAR WINS |
HS Gill |
1:12.0 |
|
|
2nd |
7 |
QIJI STAR |
App Z Syafifie |
|
Hd |
|
3rd |
4 |
THE SWAN |
S Salee |
|
2 ½ |
|
4th |
11 |
PRIDE OF LOVE |
S Saddam |
|
Nk |
GENERAL REPORT
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
8th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
The report dated 19th 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 8th June 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
8th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
The report dated 19th June 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 8th June 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
14th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
The report dated 26th 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 14th June 2025, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
14th June 2025 – PERAK JUNE MEETING 2025
The report dated 26th June 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 14th 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 23rd 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, 26th 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 23rd 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 19th June 2025 and to expire on 18th 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 23rd 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, 26th 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 23rd 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 19th June 2025 and to expire on 18th 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 23rd 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, 26th 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 23rd 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 19th June 2025 and to expire on 18th December 2026, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.30am).
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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6 |
WAR FRONTIER |
Bruised off fore cannon |
Vet examination |
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|
7 |
BIONICS |
Swollen near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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PRTC – 28th JUNE 2025 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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1 |
HEY BOSS |
1000m & vet exam |
[2 wks embargo] |
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4 |
PENANG STAR & NIMBUS FLARE |
1000m & vet exam each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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6 |
ROCKETSHIP |
Vet examination |
[2 wks embargo] |
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7 |
ZYGARDE & FAST AND SUPER |
1000m & vet exam each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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8 |
PROVOCATEUR & CHIEF OF ARMY |
1000m & vet exam each |
[2 wks embargo] |
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Fine(s)
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Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
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Nil |
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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) |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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