The Panel of Stewards concluded an inquiry on 26th April into the running and handling of PERFECT MISSION, trained by HY Cheng and ridden by apprentice N Shahronnizam.
Evidence was taken from both Trainer HY Cheng and App N Shahronnizam, alongside his master Trainer T Asogan. All available video angles of the race were reviewed.
Trainer HY Cheng pleaded guilty to a breach of MRA Rule 35(5) for failing to provide adequate instructions to his rider, thereby not ensuring that PERFECT MISSION was run on its merits. Taking into account his guilty plea and mitigating factors, the Stewards imposed a fine of RM10,000. He was informed of his right to appeal at 6:35pm.
App N Shahronnizam also pleaded guilty, under MRA Rule 44(10), to failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. Specifically:
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He did not make sufficient effort to begin on level terms with the field; and
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Between the 1200M and 400M marks, he failed to ride in accordance with his instructions.
The Stewards, considering his clean record, guilty plea, and mitigating circumstances, handed down a 2-month suspension effective 27 April 2025 to 26 June 2025 (inclusive), along with a RM10,000 fine. He was informed of his right to appeal.
