STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG OCTOBER MEETING 2020 – 2ND DAY,
SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2020
STATE OF TRACK: HEAVY (Race 1 to Race 3)
SOFT (Race 4 to Race 7)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward) and Mr Devaraj Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)
Change of Rider(s):
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Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
6 |
SATELLITE TURBO |
R Rueven |
CK Tan |
Medical |
|
7 |
SECKILL |
R Rueven |
HK Cheng |
Medical |
|
7 |
BATTLE HORSE |
M Yusri |
CK Tan |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R833) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M
App I Firdzriel, the rider of AGUERO reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of FOLLOW THE WIND (App YY Oon) revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding which raced poorly will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DESTINY KNIGHT |
HK Cheng |
1:48.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
OVERSEER |
Z Khairil |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
GRAND SHOW |
S Anandan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
BAYMAX |
KC Wong |
– |
5 ½ |
RACE 2 (R834) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M
HANDSOME BAB which was up 23kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
CLASSIC KING (S Muniandy) jumped away awkwardly.
AMISTAD (M Yusri) was slow to begin.
PARISBAS (App R Ruwaidy) was disappointed for a run at the 200M and had to shift inwards for clear running.
A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT LORD (KC Wong) revealed that the mare returned with multiple cuts on the off hind pastern.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MAYWEATHER, placed second against GOLDEN EXPLORER (App I Firdzriel), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 200M. After considering the evidence and viewing the vision of the race, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had materially affected the chances of MAYWEATHER. The objection was upheld and the placings were amended to read:
1st : MAYWEATHER (R Rueven)
2nd : GOLDEN EXPLORER (App I Firdzriel)
3rd : PARISBAS (App R Ruwaidy)
4th : GOLDEN COIN (HK Cheng)
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, App I Firdzriel, the rider of GOLDEN EXPLORER, in the presence of his Acting Trainer, HS Lim pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he permitted his mount to shift outwards and caused interference to MAYWEATHER (R Rueven) over the final 200M. App I Firdzriel was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 19th October 2020 and to expire on Saturday, 31st October 2020, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.35 pm).
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MAYWEATHER |
R Rueven |
1:21.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
GOLDEN EXPLORER |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
PARISBAS |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
GOLDEN COIN |
HK Cheng |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R835) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
VENUS DE MILO (S Salee) should be handicapped at 52½ kg instead of 52 kg. due to a misprint in the Official Programme.
This race was rescheduled to start at 3.25 pm.
The cross nose band of MEGUSTO (R Rueven) was incorrectly fitted and had to be re-adjusted at the barrier. Trainer C Robert was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a).
LOUEY VELOCE (HK Cheng) and MEGUSTO which raced poorly will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distaance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MR O’REILLY |
KC Wong |
1:21.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
STRONG MAN |
Z Khairil |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
CLOUD SHADOW |
App P Haris |
– |
3 ½ |
|
4th |
WINNING STAR |
App N Narendran |
– |
Neck |
The State of Track was upgraded to “SOFT” after the running of this race.
RACE 4 (R836) BANDED 51-74 (SW) – 1400M
(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)
Emergency acceptors, TERMS OF REFERENCE and ANONYMOUS were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
GEORGETOWN 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.
STAR GENIUS (F Yap) which jumped away awkwardly, struck the outside gate and dislodged its rider will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again. Jockey F Yap was exempted from weighing in, examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the remainder of the day.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SACRED GURU |
KC Wong |
1:25.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
SACRED SURFER |
S Anandan |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
3rd |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
Z Khairil |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
EMPEROR TAIZONG |
S Muniandy |
– |
5 ½ |
RACE 5 (R837) CLASS 4(A) – 1700M
MAESTRO (App I Firdzriel) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CALVADOS (Z Khairil), TONGARIRO (HK Cheng) and MODRIC (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by App P Haris, the rider of RAGNAR, placed second, against MAZANZE (S Anandan) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 50M. After considering the evidence and viewing the vision of the race, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not materially affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.
After hearing the objection, the Racing Stewards were advised that Jockey KC Wong, as the rider of the 4th place getter CITY OF DREAM, had weighed in to scale 1kg below the weight he had weighed out. After considering the circumstances, CITY OF DREAM was disqualified as the 4th place getter and ZAC ACE (App S Rosmizan) was declared 4th and the “All Clear” given.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today, evidence was taken from the Clerks of Scale, Jockey KC Wong and the valet Shamsul Hasdy bin Ismail. Jockey KC Wong, the rider of CITY OF DREAM was found guilty under MRA Rule 121(2) in that as the rider of CITY OF DREAM, he had weighed in to scale 1kg below the weight he had weighed out. When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into account the circumstances of the matter, Jockey KC Wong’s mitigating factors and his riding record. Jockey KC Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from Monday, 19th October 2020 and to expire on Wednesday, 18th November 2020, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.00 pm).
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MAZANZE |
S Anandan |
1:47.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
RAGNAR |
App P Haris |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
MAESTRO |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
ZAC ACE |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
2 |
RACE 6 (R838) MAIDEN – 1300M
The Stewards permitted Jockey CK Tan to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of SATELLITE TURBO when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
SATELLITE TURBO, PENANG GENERAL (App S Saddam) and CHINA CAPTAIN (App CT Lee) all bumped on jumping away.
AMAZING ECLIPSE (KC Wong) was slow to begin.
Post-race veterinary examinations of AMAZING ECLIPSE and MONACO ACE (App YY Oon) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TRUDY |
App S Rosmizan |
1:20.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
CHINA CAPTAIN |
App CT Lee |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
PENANG GENERAL |
App S Saddam |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
INVICTUS WARRIOR |
M Yusri |
– |
½ |
RACE 7 (R839) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
PEARL KING and LUCKY SIXTYSIX, both course scratching as they had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock and a sore off fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BATTLE HORSE which was down 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 Stewards permitted Jockey CK Tan to replace Jockey M Yusri on BATTLE HORSE when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
Jockey HK Cheng replaced Jockey R Rueven as the rider of SECKILL with the permission of the Stewards.
MYSTICAL STAR (App CT Lee) was slow to begin.
A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBEN (App S Rosmizan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey F Yap, the rider of the 2nd place getter PRATT STREET, was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 350M.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PURPLE RAIN LADY |
App S Saddam |
1:21.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
PRATT STREET |
F Yap |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
SECKILL |
HK Cheng |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
TOOBIGTOFAIL |
KC Wong |
– |
1 ¾ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
RACE 5 (R817) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M, SUNDAY, 11TH OCTOBER 2020, 1ST DAY, PENANG OCTOBER MEETING 2020
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (17th October 2020), evidence was taken from Trainer CC Ooi, the trainer of FLYING BABY. After hearing further evidence from App P Haris, the rider of FLYING BABY, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, HS Lim and viewing the vision of the race, App P Haris was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that:-
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From shortly after the start until the 900M, he failed to ride FLYING BABY with sufficient vigour and determination to get a midfield position as instructed;
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From the 900M to the 600M, he unnecessarily restrained FLYING BABY;
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From the 500M to the finish of the race, he failed to ride FLYING BABY with sufficient vigour and determination.
When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, App P Haris’ points of mitigation and his riding record. App P Haris was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) months with effect from Monday, 19th October 2020 and to expire on Friday, 18th December 2020, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (12.41pm).
PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST – 2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2020
PENANG TURF CLUB OCTOBER MEETING 2020
The report dated 17th October 2020 (PNTC #V20/12) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 82 coded blood samples were received from the above- mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All the samples were analyzed and passed the pre-race testing criteria.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2020 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
MR RIGHT |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
MON ENERGY |
Sore near fore foot |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
ASTRA |
Swollen near fore cannon |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
FLYING BABY |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
YELLOW JADE HORSE |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 17TH OCTOBER 2020 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
FOLLOW THE WIND |
1000M & vet examination |
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2 |
Nil |
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3 |
LOUEY VELOCE & MEGUSTO |
1000M & vet examination each |
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4 |
STAR GENIUS |
1 starting stall test |
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5 |
Nil |
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6 |
Nil |
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|
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7 |
PEARL KING & LUCKY SIXTYSIX |
Vet examination each |
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
|
R3 |
Trainer C Robert |
MEGUSTO |
17/10/2020 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |
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R7 |
Jockey F Yap |
PRATT STREET |
17/10/2020 |
500/- |
152(5)(a) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2
|
App I Firdzriel (GOLDEN EXPLORER) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R5 |
Jockey KC Wong (CITY OF DREAM) – suspended 1 month under MRA Rule 121(2) |
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R5 11/10/2020 |
App P Haris (FLYING BABY) – suspended 2 months for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards under MRA Rule 44(10) |
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