Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2024

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stipendiary St ewards:

Mr. Lee Seng He (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Mukkesh Nair a/l Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 1037) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

JAPAN CAPTAIN (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped BIG POWER (KC Tham).

YES BOSSY (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly.

OLIVER KHAN (Y Aify) drifted out under pressure and finished the race wide.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BIG POWER 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	1	OLIVER KHAN	Y Aify	1:09.5	–
2^nd	2	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	–	½
3^rd	5	TILSWORTH MICK	App Z Syafifie	–	2 ¼
4^th	3	JAPAN CAPTAIN	S Saddam	–	3 ¼

RACE 2 (MRA 1038) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M

JB KAINGEH which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Jockey Y Aify was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(9) for failing to obtain the permission of the Stewards to ride 1kg over the carded weight on BIG MONKEY within the stipulated time.

DISCRETELY RED (S Saddam) and JOEY (KC Tham) both jumped awkwardly.

INHERIT (F Yap) was slow into stride and raced wide in the early and middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of JOEY and LAGERTHA ((AL Da Silva) revealed no obvious abnormality. LAGERTHA which raced poorly, 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	7	TAVI WILL DO	L De Souza	1:14.0	–
2^nd	3	DOCTOR GINGER	HS Gill	–	2 ½
3^rd	12	BIG MONKEY	Y Aify	–	½
4^th	11	BILLY ELLIOT	S Ruzaini	–	½

RACE 3 (MRA 1039) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M

Trainer B Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SUNNY FIGHTER (App N Shahronnizam).

SUNNY FIGHTER was slow into stride.

Passing the 500M-mark, CIRCUIT STAR (HS Gill) shifted out over the heels of VAIN TYCOON (App Z Shafifie) for clear running.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	CIRCUIT STAR	HS Gill	1:22.5	–
2^nd	4	SUPER WHIRLWIND	L De Souza	–	4 ¾
3^rd	5	WINNING SMILE	S Saddam	–	½
4^th	3	SUNNY FIGHTER	App N Shahronnizam	–	4 ¼

RACE 4 (MRA 1040) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

MR HOPKINS (S Saddam) was slow into stride and showed no pace despite being urged.

Passing the 400M-mark, TILSWORTH SYDNEY (KC Tham) and PENANG MAN (R Narendran) bumped.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	SAYONARA	S Ruzaini	1:21.1	–
2^nd	5	PENANG MAN	R Narendran	–	8
3^rd	2	FIRE AWAY	HS Gill	–	Short head
4^th	4	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	KC Tham	–	5

RACE 5 (MRA 1041) RAPID STAKES A – 1400M

ANNIVERSARY CUP

[ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED]

CHINESE TEA, a course scratching as it had sustained a sore near hind heel bulb, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SHIMI GO 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.

Trainer P Lee was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for MR G (R Narendran).

XENA (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Passing the 250M-mark, TRIGGER PEGASUS (AK Lim) and XENA raced tight.

Jockey R Narendran, the rider of MR G, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MR G revealed no obvious abnormality. MR G which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of KSATRIA (L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	XENA	S Ruzaini	1:27.9	–
2^nd	5	TRIGGER PEGASUS	AK Lim	–	Short head
3^rd	3	SHIMI GO	AL Da Silva	–	Neck
4^th	9	CASTELO	Y Aify	–	2 ¼

RACE 6 (MRA 1042) PENANG MILE

CLASS 4 – 1600M

[ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED]

SALAAM NAMASTEY (HS Gill) and BLEU MARINE (F Yap) both broke through the gate, were restrained, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon, passed fit to race and were reboxed.

Due to the mal-function of the hydraulic system of the starting gate, the start was effected manually.

NORTHERN STAR (AL Da Silva) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 1400M-mark, MANDRAKE (S Saddam) had to steady when LUCKY MAGIC (S Ruzaini) rolled in.

Passing the 400M-mark, MANDRAKE slipped, causing Jockey S Saddam to lose balance momentarily.

Passing the 300M-mark, THE BOSS (KC Tham) had to steady on the rail when BLEU MARINE rolled in.

At approximately the 150M-mark, THE BOSS was again held up by BLEU MARINE. Jockey F Yap was shown the video of both incidents and warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future, failing which action may be taken.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MANDRAKE and THE BOSS revealed no obvious abnormality, however, THE BOSS cast its off hind plate on returning. GARUDAN (L De Souza) also cast its off hind plate on returning.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	WISEMAN	AK Lim	1:41.0	–
2^nd	2	LUCKY MAGIC	S Ruzaini	–	¾
3^rd	4	SALAAM NAMASTEY	HS Gill	–	½
4^th	6	NORTHERN STAR	AL Da Silva	–	5 ¼

GENERAL REPORT(S)

PNTC – SATURDAY, 9^TH NOVEMBER 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	CITIZEN	Bruised left hock	Vet examination
1	MIRACLE STAR	Coughing	Vet examination
1	STRAP MARKS	Sore back	Vet examination
1	THE SWAN	Sore back	Vet examination
1	ESTRELLA	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	MERRY BELL	Sore near fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	NEW GARDEN	Swollen near hind leg	Vet examination
1	NOVA PHOENIX	Sore back	Vet examination
2	FA FA STAR	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
2	ELECTRONIC BOOM	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
2	STAR LEGEND	Bruised left knee	Vet examination
2	SUN PALACE	Swollen near fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	FLAMING DASH	Colic	Vet examination
3	MAGIC PLAYER	Bruised right hock	Vet examination
3	ASIAN JET	Bruised right eye	Vet examination
3	YULONG DREAM	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	BULLSEYE	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	LIM’S HOPEFULLY	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	MIGHT IS RIGHT	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
6	SUSPICIOUS MIND	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
6	SKYDANCE ECLIPSE	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
6	SILENT BOSS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 9^TH NOVEMBER 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	BIG POWER	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
2	LAGERTHA	1000M & vet examination
5	CHINESE TEA	Vet examination
5	MR G	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R2	Jockey Y Aify	BIG MONKEY	9/11/2024	250/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(9)
R3	Trainer B Ng	SUNNY FIGHTER	9/11/2024	100/-	65(5((c)
R5	Trainer P Lee	MR G	9/11/2024	100/-	65(5((c)
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG AUGUST MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 17^TH AUGUST 2024

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr. Lee Seng He (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Dr. Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Mukkesh Nair a/l Murli Haran (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0784) RAPID STAKES A – 1100M

ARC TRIUMPH (KC Low) brushed the outside gate on jumping and was slow into stride.

XENA (S Ruzaini) showed no early pace despite being urged.

XENA was carried wide by ARC TRIUMPH entering the straight and finished the race wide.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	CHICAGO STAR	R Narendran	1:05.7	–
2^nd	5	HIGH WATER	HK Cheng	–	Short head
3^rd	3	XENA	S Ruzaini	–	½
4^th	1	AWESOME STORM	App T Ammar	–	3 ½

RACE 2 (MRA 0785) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M

APIS 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.

At about the 1100M-mark, THE BOSS (HK Cheng) which was racing keenly, had to be steadied off the heels of ROCKETSHIP (Z Khairil).

At approximately the 700M-mark, THE BOSS had to be steadied again when it ran up to the heels of ROCKETSHIP.

APIS (R Narendran) and ROCKETSHIP brushed over the concluding stages.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ROCKETSHIP	Z Khairil	1:12.6	–
2^nd	4	APIS	R Narendran	–	Short head
3^rd	1	GHOST MARI	KC Low	–	Neck
4^th	5	GIVE ME FIVE	S Ruzaini	–	4 ¼

RACE 3 (MRA 0786) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

VETRI which was down 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

BIG POWER (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

MYSTICAL STAR (App T Ammar) was slow into stride.

Passing the 200M-mark, VETRI (HK Cheng) shifted out from the whip and had to be straightened.

At about the 100M-mark, the whip of Jockey HK Cheng (VETRI) was accidentally struck off by Jockey Z Khairil (DANCING TYCOON).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DANCING TYCOON	Z Khairil	1:12.4	–
2^nd	1	VETRI	HK Cheng	–	½
3^rd	3	MERRY BELL	KC Low	–	3
4^th	4	PENANG MAN	S Ruzaini	–	3

GENERAL REPORT(S)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

21^ST JULY 2024

1^ST DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

The report dated 1^st August 2024 (V24/119) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 10 coded urine and 14 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22^nd July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

21^ST JULY 2024

1^ST DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

The report dated 1^st August 2024 (V24/120) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 22^nd July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

28^TH JULY 2024

2^ND DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

The report dated 9^th August 2024 (V24/122) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 20 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

28^TH JULY 2024

2^ND DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

The report dated 9^th August 2024 (V24/123) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 17^TH AUGUST 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
2	BIG MONKEY	Swollen off hind fetlock	Vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

2^ND DAY, SUNDAY, 28^TH JULY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr. David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0729) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

ROCK N ROLL 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.

SUPERB SWEYNESSE (S Salee) jumped awkwardly.

ROCK N ROLL (S Hafis), SUNNY FIGHTER (S Saddam), BEIJING STAR (KC Low) and RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) were all slow into stride.

SUNNY FIGHTER showed no early pace despite being urged.

SUPERB SWEYNESSE and RULE THE WORLD were obliged to race wide on the turn.

BEIJING STAR shifted away from the whip in the home straight.

Post-race veterinary examinations of TILSWORTH SYDNEY (SU Lim) and SUNNY FIGHTER revealed no obvious abnormality. SUNNY FIGHTER which raced poorly, 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	SMART RACER	App Clyde Leck	1:24.1	–
2^nd	3	STARHARMONY	App Z Syafifie	–	6 ¾
3^rd	5	NEVERTHELESS	L De Souza	–	1
4^th	7	TILSWORTH SYDNEY	SU Lim	–	½

RACE 2 (MRA 0730) SALISBURY RACECOURSE TROPHY

RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1100M

[2 & 3 YEAR OLD ONLY]

EPIPHANY (S Salee) broke through the gate, returned to the start, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.

PRIDE OF SANTOS (App Clyde Leck) was fractious and became cast in the barrier. The gelding was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was withdrawn at 2.19 pm. PRIDE OF SANTOS will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

EPIPHANY (S Salee), CHARMING WIN (J Daniel) and FLEXI LAD (KC Low) all jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 800M-mark, EPIPHANY was tightened for room when CHARMING WIN rolled in when there was insufficient room, resulting in EPIPHANY having to steady. Jockey J Daniel was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EPIPHANY 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.

Trainer S Dunderdale was questioned regarding the improved performance of CHARMING WIN. The only explanation he could offer was that CHARMING WIN was racing in a stronger field in its last 2 runs and today’s distance suited the gelding. Trainer S Dunderdale’s explanation was noted and 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	CHARMING WIN	J Daniel	1:05.1	–
2^nd	4	SUNNY DAY	S Hafis	–	2
3^rd	6	FLEXI LAD	KC Low	–	5
4^th	3	ESTRELLA	A Suriya	–	1

RACE 3 (MRA 0731) DR LIM AH SOO MEMORIAL TROPHY

RAPID STAKES A – 1300M

(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)

SINCERELY 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.

QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing SINCERELY (L De Souza) .

NO REGRETS (HS Gill) and SKYDANCE ECLIPSE (S Saddam) were slow into stride.

At about the 300M-mark, QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis) shifted in abruptly and bumped GOLDEN SARDINE (KC Low). Jockey S Hafis was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Post-race veterinary examinations of GAMESTONKS (App Clyde Leck), BIG DOCTOR (HK Cheng) and EMPEROR TAIZONG (O Chavez) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey WH Kok, rider of REVOLUTION, placed second, against QUICKEN AWAY (S Hafis), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at about the 300M-mark. After considering the evidence and viewing the video, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	QUICKEN AWAY	S Hafis	1:16.3	–
2^nd	6	REVOLUTION	WH Kok	–	Head
3^rd	3	SINCERELY	L De Souza	–	Neck
4^th	7	AHTIMS KLIS	Y Aify	–	1 ½

RACE 4 (MRA 0732) MORNINGTON RACECOURSE TROPHY

CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M

Emergency acceptor, TERMS OF REFERENCE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

JOJU (O Chavez) stood and was slow into stride.

ALL WHITE (SU Lim) was slow into stride.

POLO BOY (L De Souza) was obliged to race wide on the bend.

RICH N POWERFUL ((TK Barnabas) was racing wide on the bend.

At about the 900M-mark, RICH N POWERFUL shifted out over the heels of MODRIC (A Suriya).

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of SIMLONG BEACH (S Saddam) and DRAGON RYKER (WH Kok) revealed no obvious abnormality

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	JOEY	S Salee	1:11.2	–
2^nd	10	BIG MONKEY	KC Low	–	½
3^rd	13	MODRIC	A Suriya	–	½
4^th	7	JOJU	O Chavez	–	Short head

RACE 5 (MRA 0733) PINJARRA RACE CLUB TROPHY

CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

CASTLE OCEAN and WHITE RABBIT which were down 38kgs and 20kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were both passed fit to start.

WHITE RABBIT (S Saddam), INVISIBLE (WH Kok) and DIGGING EIGHT (Y Aify) all jumped awkwardly.

ROCK ME EASY (App T Ammar) showed no early pace.

BRANDENBURG (TK Barnabas) was obliged to race wide on the bend and shifted in away from the whip in the home straight.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of JULIUS CAESAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of JULIUS CAESAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examination of BRANDENBURG and CASTLE OCEAN (J Chuah) revealed no obvious abnormality. CASTLE OCEAN, which raced poorly, 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	7	DIGGING EIGHT	Y Aify	1:11.9	–
2^nd	2	INVISIBLE	WH Kok	–	2
3^rd	11	DIAMOND PEGASUS	O Chavez	–	1
4^th	9	ROCK ME EASY	App T Ammar	–	3 ¼

RACE 6 (MRA 0734) PENANG SPRINT TROPHY

MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 1400M

(RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED)

AWESOME STORM and CHEVAL BLANC are course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore fetlock. Both geldings will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Shortly after the jump, KONG FU PANDA (O Chavez) shifted out crowding GOOD FIGHT (App T Ammar) which in turn bumped GOLDEN KING (KC Low) which had to steady.

STREETS OF FIRE (L De Souza) was obliged to race wide on the bend.

TEOCHEW KID (App N Shahronnizam) entered the home straight wide and raced wide.

At approximately the 1100M-mark, GOOD FIGHT shifted in over the heels of KONG FU PANDA and bumped WECANDO (S Saddam) inwards.

At about the 800M-mark, WECANDO was racing tight on the inside of GOOD FIGHT and had to steady when crowded for room.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MISTY SWIFT (KC Tham) and TEOCHEW KID revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer HY Cheng and Jockey HS Gill were questioned regarding the running of SHANG CHI today. Trainer HY Cheng stated that he had expected SHANG CHI to come from off the pace. Jockey HS Gill explained that he was held up at about the 200M-mark behind GOOD FIGHT and had to shift in for clear running in the straight. The Stewards noted their explanations, however, Jockey HS Gill was warned that he should ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CIRCUIT MISSION	SU Lim	1:22.4	–
2^nd	5	STREETS OF FIRE	L De Souza	–	2 ¼
3^rd	8	KONG FU PANDA	O Chavez	–	Nose
4^th	16	SHANG CHI	HS Gill	–	½

RACE 7 (MRA 0735) PERTH RACING TROPHY

CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M

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

ARIF (A Suriya) reared at the jump when the start was effected.

DISCRETELY RED (S Saddam) was obliged to race wide on the bend

Approaching the crossing, RADETZKY MARSCH (App Z Syafifie) ducked in sharply and bumped ARIF. App Z Shafifie lost the use of his off side iron momentarily. In this incident, DISCRETELY RED, which was following, was inconvenienced.

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

Trainer S Hamilton, when questioned regarding the improved performance of LEATHERHEAD, explained that in its last run, LEATHERHEAD suffered interference and today’s distance suited the gelding.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	LEATHERHEAD	Y Aify	1:37.0	–
2^nd	1	SHOW HAND	L De Souza	–	1 ¼
3^rd	2	THE BOSS	HK Cheng	–	½
4^th	5	RADETZKY MARSCH	App Z Syafifie	–	6 ¼

RACE 8 (MRA 0736) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

PENANG STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a cut on the right hip and bruised left hip (float injury), will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PENANG GENERAL 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.

Acting on veterinary advice that INTROIT (KC Low) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.19pm. INTROIT will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

MYSTICAL STAR (App N Shahronnizam) and PENANG GENERAL (R Narendran) were both slow into stride.

PENANG GENERAL showed no early pace despite being urged.

WINNING SMILE (App Z Syafifie) was obliged to race wide on the bend.

Jockeys HK Cheng and R Narendran, the rider of CHIEF OF ARMY and PENANG GENERAL respectively, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examination of CHIEF OF ARMY revealed no obvious abnormality and PENANG GENERAL returned lame near fore. PENANG GENERAL 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	3	MYSTERY POWER	App Clyde Leck	1:25.3	–
2^nd	2	CHIEF OF ARMY	HK Cheng	–	2 ½
3^rd	9	UNLIMITED STAR	L De Souza	–	Neck
4^th	7	MYSTICAL STAR	App N Shahronnizam	–	2

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	NEVERTHELESS	S Ruzaini	L De Souza	Compassionate Ground
2	PRIDE OF SANTOS	S Ruzaini	App Clyde Leck	Compassionate Ground
3	AHTIMS KLIS	S Ruzaini	Y Aify	Compassionate Ground
4	POLO BOY	S Ruzaini	L De Souza	Compassionate Ground
5	DIAMOND PEGASUS	S Ruzaini	O Chavez	Compassionate Ground
6	MISTY SWIFT	S Ruzaini	KC Tham	Compassionate Ground

GENERAL REPORT(S)

RACE 4 (MRA 0718) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

SUNDAY, 21^ST JULY 2024

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

Trainer S Hamilton was questioned with regards to the improved performance of SIMLONG BEACH (S Saddam) in the above race. She explained that she had kept SIMLONG BEACH fresh and that, coupled with the “Good” track, suited the mare. Trainer S Hamilton’s explanation was noted and her attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding “in-and-out” running.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

RACE 7 (R0691), CLASS 5 (B) – 1400m (sc), SOCIETY HANDICAP

SUNDAY, 14^TH JULY 2024, PERAK JULY MEETING 2024

Trainer R. Lines was questioned with regards to the improved performance of TRAFALGAR (AM Aizat) in the above race. The only explanation he could offer was that TRAFALGAR was racing in a weaker field compared to its previous run and that, coupled with the “Good” track, suited the gelding. Trainer R Lines’ explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding “in-and-out” running.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

14^TH JULY 2024

PERAK JULY MEETING 2024

The report dated 26^th July 2024 (V24/114) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 26 coded urine and 28 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 14^th July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

14^TH JULY 2024

PERAK JULY MEETING 2024

The report dated 26^th July 2024 (V24/115) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 3 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 14^th July 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 28^TH JULY 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
4	EXDREAM	Bruised left knee	Vet examination
5	NEW GARDEN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 28^TH JULY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	SUNNY FIGHTER	1000M & vet examination
2	EPIPHANY	Bleeder’s test
2	PRIDE OF SANTOS	1 starting stall test
5	CASTLE OCEAN	1000M & vet examination
6	AWESOME STORM & CHEVAL BLANC	Vet examination each
7	LIMITLESS VENTURE	Vet examination
8	PENANG STAR	Vet examination
8	PENANG GENERAL & INTROIT	1000M/vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024

1^ST DAY, SUNDAY, 21^ST JULY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0715) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M

Trainers B Ng and K Coetzee were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SUNNY FIGHTER (App N Shahronnizam) and THE JEWELLER (S Saddam).

SUNNY FIGHTER (App N Shahronnizam) and MYSTICAL STAR (R Narendran) were both slow into stride.

Approaching the 1400M-mark, ADIRA PEGASUS (A Suriya) eased back on the field, resulting in LEEDSTHEWAY (HK Cheng) and MYSTICAL STAR having to steady and take evasive action. Jockey A Suriya was shown the video of the incident and warned against this practice. He was advised that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

THE JEWELLER and SUNNY FIGHTER were obliged to race wide on the turn.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned regarding the improved performance of ADIRA PEGASUS. The only explanation he was able to offer was that this was an extremely weak field today. His explanation was noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ADIRA PEGASUS	A Suriya	1:40.5	–
2^nd	5	THE JEWELLER	S Saddam	–	3
3^rd	3	LEEDSTHEWAY	HK Cheng	–	1
4^th	4	MYSTICAL STAR	R Narendran	–	2

RACE 2 (MRA 0716) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M

Trainer B Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for BIG MONKEY (R Narendran).

JOEY (S Salee) was racing keen in the early stages.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	JOEY	S Salee	1:16.7	–
2^nd	3	BIG MONKEY	R Narendran	–	½
3^rd	4	RADETZKY MARSCH	App N Shahronnizam	–	8
4^th	1	THE BOSS	HK KCheng	–	1

RACE 3 (MRA 0717) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

ESTRELLA 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.

Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM500/- (Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred) under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching EL CHUBASCO without an Official Veterinary Certificate.

Trainer KF Wong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SECRET AGENT (S Saddam).

LUKE MAN (A Suriya) stumbled badly on jumping, dislodging its rider. Jockey A Suriya was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to race.

A post-race veterinary examination of LUKE MAN revealed that the gelding sustained a small cut on the near fore shoulder and off fore bulb and as such, 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	7	MERRY BELL	HK Cheng	1:06.1	–
2^nd	3	KRATOS	J Chuah	–	¾
3^rd	6	BIG POWER	App N Shahronnizam	–	3 ½
4^th	1	ESTRELLA	S Salee	–	¾

RACE 4 (MRA 0718) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

Trainer P Arumugam was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for GHOST MARI (HK Cheng).

TERMS OF REFERENCE (App N Shahronnizam) raced wide on the turn.

Trainer S Hamilton would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of SIMLONG BEACH (S Saddam).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	SIMLONG BEACH	S Saddam	1:03.7	–
2^nd	1	BATTLESTAR	S Salee	–	4 ½
3^rd	2	GHOST MARI	HK Cheng	–	Short head
4^th	3	TERMS OF REFERENCE	App N Shahronnizam	–	1 ¼

GENERAL REPORT(S)

RACE 2 (R0686) CLASS 5(B) -1200m(lc), GLENGETTIE HANDICAP,

SUNDAY, 14^TH JULY 2024, PERAK JULY MEETING 2024

The Panel of Stewards today (21^st July 2024) concluded their Inquiry into the running and

handling of USA CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey AM Aizat and Trainer K Coetzee, the rider and trainer of USA CAPTAIN respectively. After taking into consideration all evidence, Jockey AM Aizat was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride USA CAPTAIN to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge are as follows:-

He failed to make sufficient effort to jump USA CAPTAIN with the field, resulting in it being slow into stride;
He steadied his mount on several occasions for no apparent reason between the 800M-mark and the 500M-mark and he thereby failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards;

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey AM Aizat’s points of mitigation and his riding record. Jockey AM Aizat was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from 21^st July 2024 and to expire on 20^th November 2024, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.55 am).

Jockey AM Aizat subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence against the 4 months’ suspension and fine of RM20,000/- imposed under MRA Rule 44(10). His application for a Stay of Sentence was GRANTED and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 21^ST JULY 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	BANG BINGO	Sore back	Vet examination
1	TAIWAN CAPTAIN	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
2	PEER GYNT	Off fore sole bruise	Vet examination
3	CASTLE OCEAN	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
3	WINNING SMILE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	BALIN	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
4	MODRIC	Left eye corneal ulcer	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 21^ST JULY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
3	LUKE MAN	Vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1	Trainer B Ng	SUNNY FIGHTER	21/7/2024	100/-	65(5)(c)
R1	Trainer K Coetzee	THE JEWELLER	21/7/2024	100/-	65(5)(c)
R2	Trainer B Ng	BIG MONKEY	21/7/2024	100/-	65(5)(c)
R3	Trainer S Hamilton	EL CHUBASCO	21/7/2024	500/-	PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4
R3	Trainer KF Wong	SECRET AGENT	21/7/2024	100/-	65(5)(c)
R4	Trainer P Arumugam	GHOST MARI	21/7/2024	100/-	65(5)(c)
Race 2, 14/7/2024 PRTC	Jockey AM Aizat	USA CAPTAIN	21/7/2024	20,000/-	44(10)
Suspension (s)	Race 2, 14/7/2024 PRTC	Jockey AM Aizat (USA CAPTAIN) – suspended 4 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards
Follow-up	R4	Trainer S Hamilton (SIMLONG BEACH)

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG JUNE MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 8^TH JUNE 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

Mr. Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0545) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

PENANG MAN, a course scratching as it had sustained a seedy toe near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

STARHARMONY (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

LEEDSTHEWAY (R Narendran) and MYSTICAL STAR (L De Souza) were both slow into stride.

NICATOR (App Z Syafifie) was racing keen in the early stages and commenced to give ground at approximately the 600M-mark. A post-race veterinary examination of NICATOR revealed that the gelding returned lame near hind and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

LEEDSTHEWAY started to shift in under the whip from the 200M-mark.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	STARHARMONY	S Saddam	1:25.0	–
2^nd	6	MYSTICAL STAR	L De Souza	–	3 ¼
3^rd	4	DOGE TO THE MOON	App Clyde Leck	–	Head
4^th	5	LEEDSTHEWAY	R Narendran	–	2 ¾

RACE 2 (MRA 0546) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M

SUPER WHIRLWIND (J Chuah) and COUNTRY LAW (L De Souza) came together after the start and were crowded for room.

COUNTRY LAW and WINNING SMILE (S Saddam) brushed a couple of times from the 200M-mark.

LISBOA STAR (WW Cheah) was hanging in over the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of PENANG GENERAL (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	AYAAN	App Z Syafifie	1:12.8	–
2^nd	1	LISBOA STAR	WW Cheah	–	¾
3^rd	6	SUPER WHIRLWIND	J Chuah	–	1
4^th	4	COUNTRY LAW	L De Souza	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (MRA 0547) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

FLYING SPIDER (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly, brushing the inside gate on jumping and shortly thereafter, brushed the hind quarters of KING POWER (J Chuah).

KING POWER was racing keen in the early stages.

PENANG STAR (App Z Syafifie) was obliged to race wide at the bend and finished the race wide.

A post-race veterinary examination of JULIUS CAESAR (S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	KING POWER	J Chuah	1:12.8	–
2^nd	5	MERRY BELL	App N Shahronnizam	–	Short head
3^rd	4	BIG POWER	L De Souza	–	1 ½
4^th	3	FLYING SPIDER	R Narendran	–	1

RACE 4 (MRA 0548) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

The Stewards permitted App Z Syafifie to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of GEORGETOWN when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer and there was no suitable jockey available.

GHOST MARI (R Narendran) having been loaded, was slightly fractious in the barrier, resulting in the saddle slipping back and the gelding having to be removed from the starting stall and re-saddled.

GHOST MARI jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing EXDREAM (L De Souza).

GEORGETOWN jumped awkwardly inwards, brushing EXDREAM which lost ground in both incidents.

GEORGETOWN shifted in under the whip at the later stages.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	GRAND CHOICE	App Clyde Leck	1:05.2	–
2^nd	3	EXDREAM	L De Souza	–	½
3^rd	4	THE BOSS	App N Shahronnizam	–	Head
4^th	1	GHOST MARI	R Narendran	–	1

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	GEORGETOWN	S Saddam	App Z Syafifie	Medical

GENERAL REPORT(S)

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

19^TH MAY 2024

PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 30^th May 2024 (V24/079) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 23 coded urine and 27 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 19^th May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

19^TH MAY 2024

PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 30^th May 2024 (V24/080) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 19^th May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 8^TH JUNE 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
1	SACRED SEA	Stone bruise off fore	Vet examination
1	SUNNY FIGHTER	Sore near fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	THE JEWELLER	Swollen fetlock	Vet examination
1	UNLIMITED STAR	Bruised back	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 8^TH JUNE 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	PENANG MAN	Vet examination
1	NICATOR	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG MAY MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 26^TH MAY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0521) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

ESTRELLA which was down 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.

KIPEH (HK Cheng) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

PENANG STAR (WW Cheah) raced keen in the early and middle stages and was obliged to race wide at the bend.

SECRET AGENT (App Z Syafifie) shifted out from the whip in the concluding stages, inconveniencing ESTRELLA (HS Gill) and bumped FLYING SPIDER (R Narendran). App Z Syafifie, the rider of SECRET AGENT, in the presence of his employing trainer, Mr K Coetzee, was shown the video of his ride and was warned to keep his mount on a straight course in future.

BEST TO ROCK (J Chuah) which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M//vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of BEST TO ROCK revealed no obvious abnormality. The gelding, however, returned having cast its off hind plate.

Jockey N Narendran who rode his 10^th winner on FLYING SPIDER in this race, would only be entitled to claim 3kgs allowance as from Monday, 27^th May 2024.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	FLYING SPIDER	R Narendran	1:05.9	–
2^nd	7	PENANG STAR	WW Cheah	–	Neck
3^rd	6	BIG POWER	L De Souza	–	Head
4^th	3	SECRET AGENT	App Z Syafifie	–	Short head

RACE 2 (MRA 0522) RAPID STAKES A – 1100M

(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)

NO REGRETS which was down 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.

BIG DOCTOR (App N Shahronnizam) over-raced in the early stages.

CIRCUIT MISSION (WW Cheah) had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GHOST MARI (L De Souza) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CIRCUIT MISSION	WW Cheah	1:03.6	–
2^nd	1	BIG DOCTOR	App N Shahronnizam	–	Neck
3^rd	3	NO REGRETS	HS Gill	–	1 ¼
4^th	4	GHOST MARI	L De Souza	–	2 ½

RACE 3 (MRA 0523) CLASS 4 (B) – 1400M

RULE THE WORLD (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly and brushing THE BOSS (HS Gill) shortly after the start.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MANDRAKE	App Z Syafifie	1:24.7	–
2^nd	3	BIG MONKEY	L De Souza	–	Short head
3^rd	4	RULE THE WORLD	App N Shahronnizam	–	2 ¼
4^th	1	THE BOSS	HS Gill	–	1

RACE 4 (MRA 0524) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

MY MONEY 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.

JULIUS CAESAR (L De Souza) jumped awkwardly.

At approximately the 900M-mark, MY MONEY (R Narendran) shifted in, inconveniencing ONE MILLION (J Chuah). Jockey R Narendran was shown the video of this incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PENANG MAN (App N Shahronnizam) returned cut on its near hind coronet.

A post-race veterinary examination of ONE MILLION (J Chuah) which raced poorly, revealed no obvious abnormality. ONE MILLION will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of JULIUS CAESAR today, Trainer K Coetzee explained that the field today was of a weaker calibre compared to the last start. Furthermore, this gelding performs well on this track. Trainer K Coetzee’s explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3))

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	JULIUS CAESAR	L De Souza	1:17.7	–
2^nd	1	DISCRETELY RED	App Z Syafifie	–	1 ¼
3^rd	4	PENANG MAN	App N Shahronnizam	–	1
4^th	2	MY MONEY	R Narendran	–	¾

RACE 5 (MRA 0525) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M

MYSTICAL STAR (L De Souza) and SUNNY FIGHTER (HK Cheng) were both slow to begin.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	STARHARMONY	App Z Syafifie	1:17.6	–
2^nd	6	YOU ARE SPECIAL	R Narendran	–	5
3^rd	3	LEEDSTHEWAY	HS Gll	–	3
4^th	5	PENANG GENERAL	App N Shahronnizam	–	1 ½

GENERAL REPORT(S)

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

11^TH MAY 2024

PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 23^rd May 2024 (V24/074) 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 11^th May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

11^TH MAY 2024

PERAK MAY MEETING 2024

The report dated 23^rd May 2024 (V24/075) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 11^th May 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 26^TH MAY 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
5	NICATOR	Sore back	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 26^TH MAY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	BEST TO ROCK	1000M & vet examination
4	ONE MILLION	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG APRIL MEETING 2024

SUNDAY, 21^ST APRIL 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0376) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

MYSTICAL STAR (TK Barnabas) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	MERRY BELL	R Narendran	1:25.8	–
2^nd	3	LEEDSTHEWAY	HK Cheng	–	1 ½
3^rd	1	SUNNY FIGHTER	App N Shahronnizam	–	¾
4^th	2	MYSTICAL STAR	TK Barnabas	–	4 ¼

RACE 2 (MRA 0377) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

A post-race veterinary examination of BEST TO ROCK (TK Barnabas) which raced poorly revealed no obvious abnormality. BEST TO ROCK 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	2	PENANG MAN	App N Shahronnizam	1:11.9	–
2^nd	4	PARISBAS	R Narendran	–	½
3^rd	3	BIG POWER	HK Cheng	–	½
4^th	1	BEST TO ROCK	TK Barnabas	–	Distance

RACE 3 (MRA 0378) BANDED 44 AND ABOVE – 1200M

(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTD)

THE BOSS (App N Shahronnizam) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BIG DOCTOR	R Narendran	1:10.3	–
2^nd	4	BIG MONKEY	TK Barnabas	–	Neck
3^rd	2	GHOST MARI	HK Cheng	–	2 ½
4^th	3	THE BOSS	App N Shahronnizam	–	1 ½

GENERAL REPORT(S)

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

STEWARD’S EMBARGO FROM PRTC EQUINE HOSPITAL

FROM 22^ND FEBRUARY 2024 TO 21^ST MARCH 2024

The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Turf Club Equine Hospital between 22^nd February 2024 to 21^st March 2024 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :

PONTIANAK (V185) Tr. S Shanmugam – Arthroscopy Right Fore Knee – 1000M/Vet

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

25^TH FEBRUARY 2024

PERAK FEBRARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 7^th March 2024 (V24/033) 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 25^th February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

25^TH FEBRUARY 2024

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 7^th March 2024 (V24/034) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 25^th February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

3^RD MARCH 2024

PERAK MARCH MEETING 2024

The report dated 15^th March 2024 (V24/037) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3^rd March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

23^RD MARCH 2024

PERAK MARCH MEETING 2024

The report dated 4^thApril 2024 (V24/047) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 23 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 23^rd March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

23^RD MARCH 2024

PERAK MARCH MEETING 2024

The report dated 4^th April 2024 (V24/048) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 23^rd March 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

7^TH APRIL 2024

PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 19^th April 2024 (V24/052) 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 7^th April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

7^TH APRIL 2024

PERAK APRIL MEETING 2024

The report dated 19^th April 2024 (V24/053) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 7^th April 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 21^ST APRIL 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	PENANG GENERAL	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 21^ST APRIL 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
2	BEST TO ROCK	1000M & vet examination
PRTC (22/2/2024 to 21/3/2024)	PONTIANAK	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	Nil

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT PENANG

FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 17^TH FEBRUARY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (MRA 0172) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

Trainer B Ng was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to confirm with Jockey S Salee before declaring him on MERRY BELL.

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of MERRY BELL at 2.08 pm as there was no suitable rider available.

TWINKLE STAR (AM Aizat) brushed the inside gate on jumping and was slow to begin.

PENANG GENERAL (R Narendran) was slow into stride.

PENANG MAN (App N Shahronnizam) was hanging out in the latter stages and finished the race wide.

App SN Shiva, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, K Coetzee, was questioned as to why he switched out for a run at about the 400M-mark when there appeared to be room for him on the inside. He explained that he had been instructed to shift his horse to the outside at that stage of the race for his horse to obtain a run. This was confirmed by Trainer K Coetzee. The explanation was noted.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	PENANG MAN	App N Shahronnizam	1:14.4	–
2^nd	1	JULIUS CAESAR	App SN Shiva	–	½
3^rd	5	PENANG GENERAL	R Narendran	–	2
4^th	2	SUNNY FIGHTER	App P Haris	–	1 ¾

RACE 2 (MRA 0173) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

SUNNY STAR (R Narendran) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of BOSSKU (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality. An Inquiry into the running and handling of BOSSKU will be held at 2.00pm on Monday, 26^th February 2024 at the Perak Turf Club.

Trainer K Coetzee was questioned with regards to the improved performance of JAPAN CAPTAIN (App SN Shiva) today. He had no tangible explanation to offer except that JAPAN CAPTAIN was racing over its preferred distance, coupled with the good draw and the going. This, in his opinion, accounted for the improved performance. Trainer K Coetzee’s explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	JAPAN CAPTAIN	App SN Shiva	1:04.8	–
2^nd	2	ESTRELLA	S Salee	–	½
3^rd	1	YES BOSSY	App P Haris	–	2
4^th	4	BIG POWER	App N Shahronnizam	–	5

GENERAL REPORT(S)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

27^TH JANUARY 2024

PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 8^th February 2024 (V24/017) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 7 coded urine and 11 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27^TH JANUARY 2024

PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 8^th February 2024 (V24/018) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

4^TH FEBRUARY 2024

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 15^th February 2024 (V24/020) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 29 coded urie and 31 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 4^th February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

4^TH FEBRUARY 2024

PERAK FEBRUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 15^th February 2024 (V24/021) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 4^th February 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC, SATURDAY, 17^TH FEBRUARY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	Nil
2	Nil

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1	Trainer B Ng	MERRY BELL	17/2/2024	250/-	152(5)(a)
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	R2	Running and handling of BOSSKU (AM Aizat)

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2024

SATURDAY, 27^TH JANUARY 2024

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (MRA 0098) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

App P Haris arrived late on course. After investigation, the Stewards warned him that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed in the future. SUNNY STAR (App P Haris) was slow into stride.

The bridle of POWER EXPRESS (App SN Shiva) came adrift shortly after the start, placing the rider at a disadvantage throughout the race. This matter will be investigated further. App SN Shiva dismounted on pulling up.

MERRY BELL (J Daniel) was racing keen in the early stages of the race.

SUNNY STAR was obliged to race wide rounding the turn and into the straight.

PENANG MAN (App N Sharonnizam) switched outwards to obtain clear running passing the 300M-mark.

Arising from an incident involving Jockey J Daniel in the unsaddling area after the running of this race, an Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	PENANG MAN	App N Sharonnizam	1:26.2	–
2^nd	5	PENANG GENERAL	S Ruzaini	–	2 ¼
3^rd	2	MYSTICAL STAR	AM Aizat	–	Head
4^th	4	MERRY BELL	J Daniel	–	1 ½

RACE 2 (MRA 0099) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

BIG POWER which was up 17 kgs 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 PARISBAS (AM Aizat) cast its off fore plate which could not be re-shod, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of PARISBAS at 2.46pm.

YES BOSSY (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 200M-mark, FLYING SPIDER (R Narendran) shifted inwards away from the whip.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	FLYING SPIDER	R Narendran	1:11.8	–
2^nd	1	YES BOSSY	S Ruzaini	–	3 ½
3^rd	3	BIG POWER	App N Sharonnizam	–	Neck
4^th	2	SUNNY FIGHTER	J Daniel	–	1

RACE 3 (MRA 0100) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

LEGEND WAR (S Ruzaini) and VETRI (AM Aizat) were scratched at 2.44pm under MRA Rule 12(2)(p). As the Trainers/Assistant Trainers concerned were not on course, an Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.

GHOST MARI (App R Nuqman) was fractious in the barrier, reared up and stumbled on jumping. App R Nuqman subsequently reported that GHOST MARI was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that GHOST MARI returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GENERAL NIX (App P Haris) cast its near hind plate on returning and bled. The gelding 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	SPIDERMAN	App SN Shiva	1:05.4	–
2^nd	5	GENERAL NIX	App P Haris	–	3
3^rd	1	GHOST MARI	App R Nuqman	–	3 ¾
4^th	–	–	–	–	–

GENERAL REPORT(S)

GENERAL REPORT(S) – PRTC

The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the Perak Turf Club Equine Hospital between 22^nd November 2023 and 21^st December 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-

GIFTED (V251) Tr. Peter Lee – Tie-back + Hobday – 1000M/Vet
BEAT THE LIGHT (H323) Tr. S Cook – Arthoscopy left fetlock – 1000M/Vet

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

6^TH JANUARY 2024

PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 18^th January 2024 (V24/004) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 24 sets of coded urine and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 6^h January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

6^TH JANUARY 2024

PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 18^th January 2024 (V24/005) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 6^th January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

13^TH JANUARY 2024

PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2024

The report dated 25^th January 2024 (V24/009) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 11 sets of coded urine and 13 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 13^th January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

13^TH JANUARY 2024

PERAK JANUARY MEETING 2023

The report dated 25^th January 2024 (V24/010) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 13^th January 2024, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 27^TH JANUARY 2024
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	CHERISH	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
2	JULIUS CAESAR	Bruised both fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	BANGKOK BOY	Sore back	Vet examination
2	PURPLE RAIN	Bruised near fore cannon	Vet examination
2	KIPEH	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
2	DIAMOND SET	Sole bruise off hind	Vet examination
2	YOU ARE SPECIAL	Sore back	Vet examination
2	NATUREISSPEAKING	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
3	LINCOLN MOONLIGHT	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 27^TH JANUARY 2024
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
3	GHOST MARI	1000M & vet examination
3	GENERAL NIX	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
PRTC	GIFTED & BEAT THE LIGHT	1000M & vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
	Nil
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up	R1	Jockey J Daniel – incident in the unsaddling area. Trainer K Coetzee & App SN Shiva (POWER EXPRESS)
	R3	Trainer HY Cheng – scratching of LEGEND WAR & VETRI

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG DECEMBER GOLD CUP MEETING 2023

2^ND DAY, SATURDAY, 30^TH DECEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward

RACE 1 (MRA 1376) RAPID STAKES A – 1300M

[ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED]

No report.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BIG DOCTOR	KC Tham	1:14.5	–
2^nd	2	MOONGATE LIGHT	WW Cheah	–	4 ¾
3^rd	3	RELAU STAR	S Saddam	–	3 ¾
4^th	–	–	–	–	–

RACE 2 (MRA 1377) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M

VETRI and MAIDANZ BEAUTY which were down 15kgs and 24kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were both checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

MAIDANZ BEAUTY (S Ruzaini) stumbled on jumping.

At approximately the 1100M-mark, MERCURIAL TURN (WW Cheah) became crowded and had to check when VETRI (HK Cheng) rolled inwards. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey HK Cheng pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday 31^st December 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 7^th January 2024, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (2.35 pm).

At about the 700M-mark, MERCURIAL TURN was crowded when racing tight on the inside of LUCKY STAR (App H Haikal).

Over the concluding stages, TRUDY (KC Tham) shifted out from the whip, finishing the race wide.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNDER OATH (AM Aizat) 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.

App H Haikal, the rider of LUCKY STAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RADETZKY MARSCH (App SN Shiva) and MERCURIAL TURN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	TRUDY	KC Tham	1:16.2	–
2^nd	5	MAIDANZ BEAUTY	S Ruzaini	–	3 ¼
3^rd	9	DISCRERELY RED	S Saddam	–	1 ½
4^th	4	STRAIGHT N ARROW	S Zulfikri	–	½

RACE 3 (MRA 1378) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M

BLUE HAWAII (S Ruzaini) stumbled on jumping and was slow into stride.

CLARTON TREASURE (KC Tham) was slow into stride and was obliged to race wide on the turn.

ARIF (App H Haikal) was hanging in in the later stages.

The saddle on RHYTHM OF ZEN (App R Nuqman) slipped backwards in the running.

Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of BLUE HAWAII, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE HAWAII revealed that the gelding returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of WINNER’S EUPHORIA (AM Aizat) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	QIJI DIAMOND	R Narendran	1:15.5	–
2^nd	4	CLARTON TREASURE	KC Tham	–	½
3^rd	7	RHYTHM OF ZEN	App R Nuqman	–	Neck
4^th	9	ARIF	App H Haikal	–	Head

RACE 4 (MRA 1379) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M

FIRST SUCCESS (App H Haikal) was pulling hard and difficult to settle in the early stages.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of JEFFREY, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of JEFFREY revealed that the gelding 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 RISE OF THE LEGEND (App R Nuqman) and MAINSTREAM (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey How Yang, the rider of JEFFREY, was questioned with regards to his ride at approximately the 800M-mark. The only explanation he was able to offer was that he had attempted to shift his horse outwards for a number of strides for a run. The Stewards were not entirely satisfied with his explanation and he was warned to ensure that in future, he rides all his mount out in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey R Narendran, the rider of HELLO MONDAY, placed 5^th, against PENANG GENERAL (AM Aizat), being declared the 2^nd place getter, on the grounds of alleged interference at the latter stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had not affected the result of the race. The objection was overruled and the result stood.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DAVINCI	App SN Shiva	1:37.2	–
2^nd	9	PENANG GENERAL	AM Aizat	–	Short head
3^rd	6	MYSTICAL STAR	App N Shahronnizam	–	½
4^th	8	NAMBIAR ROCKET	SU Lim	–	Neck

RACE 5 (MRA 1380) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M

At approximately the 1400M-mark, MANDRAKE (S Saddam) had to steady in a tightly-bunched field.

A post-race veterinary examination of THUNDERGOD (KC Tham) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	MANDRAKE	S Saddam	1:41.6	–
2^nd	4	SMART RACER	S Ruzaini	–	1
3^rd	3	NORDIC GEM	SU Lim	–	½
4^th	1	LEGEND WAR	App R Nqman	–	2 ½

RACE 6 (MRA 1381) PENANG GOLD CUP – 2000M

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

SHANGHAI NIGHTS and CHEVAL BLANC which were down 15kgs and 21kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were both checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

TEOCHEW KID (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly.

At approximately the 1600M-mark, RAGNAR (AM Aizat) rolled inwards, crowding LEOPARD ECLIPSE (S Saddam) onto OZZY STAR (SU Lim). TEOCHEW KID which was following, was also inconvenienced slightly.

RAGNAR was hanging out in the straight.

Over the concluding stages, CHEVAL BLANC (KC Tham) and GOLDEN KING (App R Nuqman) drifted out under pressure, both finishing the race wide.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that OZZY STAR returned cut into its off fore cannon.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	CHEVAL BLANC	KC Tham	2:00	–
2^nd	11	GOLDEN KING	App R Nuqman	–	Short head
3^rd	9	RAGNAR	AM Aizat	–	¾
4^th	1	SHANGHAI NIGHTS	E Ferreira	–	2 ¼

RACE 7 (MRA 1382) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

YES BOSSY 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.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Stewards authorized Jockey SU Lim to replace App H Haikal as the rider of MY MONEY when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

Jockey S Zulfikri, the rider of PERSEUS PEGASUS, was certified unfit to ride by the Club Medical Officer. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of PERSEUS PEGASUS at 4.48pm.

BIG MONKEY ((App R Nuqman) was hanging in in the straight, shifted inwards, carrying MODRIC (KC Tham) inwards.

Prior to the ‘All Clear’ being given, an objection was lodged by Jockey KC Tham, the rider of MODRIC, placed second, against BIG MONKEY being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference on the latter stages. After considering the evidence, the Racing Stewards were of the opinion that the alleged interference had affected the result of the race. The objection was upheld and the placings were amended to read as follows:

1^st – MODRIC (KC Tham)

2^nd – BIG MONKEY (App R Nuqman)

3^rd – ROYALTY’S WISH (S Ruzaini)

4^th – MY MONEY (SU Lim)

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	MODRIC	KC Tham	1:22.9	–
2^nd	2	BIG MONKEY	App R Nuqman	–	Nose
3^rd	5	ROYALTY’S WISH	S Ruzaini	–	1
4^th	6	MY MONEY	SU Lim	–	Short head

RACE 8 (MRA 1383) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

D’GREAT RISE which was down 22kgs 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 AM Aizat to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of CHAR SIEW when the latter was certified unwell.

The Stewards permitted Jockey K Eirwan to replace Jockey S Zulfikri as the rider of MGR ROCKET.

This race was re-scheduled to start 5 minutes later at 5.20pm. and was run in steady rain.

MISS MICHELLE (HK Cheng) was difficult to load and became fractious, injuring Jockey HK Cheng who was then medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer. MISS MICHELLE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5.25pm and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

At approximately the 800M-mark, LUCK HAPPY (App SN Shiva) steadied when racing tight on the inside of LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman).

PENANG MAN (App N Sharonnizam) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

At about the 50M-mark, LUCK HAPPY was inconvenienced when CHAR SIEW rolled in.

Jockey WW Cheah, the rider of D’GREAT RISE, reported that he felt something was amiss with his mount as it was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT RISE revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned 1 kg over due to the inclement weather.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	MGR ROCKET	K Eirwan	1:23.6	–
2^nd	1	SUNNY STAR	S Saddam	–	Head
3^rd	3	LEEDSTHEWAY	App R Nuqman	–	1 ¼
4^th	7	SILVER JOY	SU Lim	–	½

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	MY MONEY	App H Haikal	SU Lim	Medical
8	MGR ROCKET	S Zulfikri	K Eirwan	Medical
8	CHAR SIEW	J Daniel	AM Aizat	Medical

GENERAL REPORT(S)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

9^THDECEMBER 2023

PENANG DECEMBER GOLD CUP MEETING 2023

The report dated 21^st December 2023 (V23/191) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 9 sets of coded urine and 15 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 11^th December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

9^TH DECEMBER 2023

PENANG DECEMBER GOLD CUP MEETING 2023

The report dated 21^st December 2023 (V23/192) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 11^th December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

17^THDECEMBER 2023

PERAK DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 28^th December 2023 (V23/194) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 29 sets of coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 17^th December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

17^TH DECEMBER 2023

PERAK DECEMBER MEETING 2023

The report dated 28^th December 2023 (V23/195) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 17^th December 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 30^TH DECEMBER 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	VIOLET	Left eye corneal ulcer	Vet examination
1	WHITE HOOF BIRD	Injury near hind lateral tendon	Vet examination
1	GOLDEN SARDINE	Tying up	Vet examination
1	HEART OF FIRE	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination
1	TOPMOST	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	GRAND CHOICE	Bruised both fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination
2	SELANGOR STAR	Swollen off hind leg and injury off fore lateral fetlock	Vet examination
3	META HILTON	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
4	MY GOODNESS	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	SOON YOU THINK	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	IRON FIST	Abrasion wound right hip	Vet examination
5	MENTAL	Stone bruise off fore	Vet examination
5	RULE THE WORLD	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
6	XENA	Bruised back	Vet examination
6	SAN ANDREAS	Phlebitis	Vet examination
6	SHIMI GO	Stone bruise near fore	Vet examination
6	TELLER	Injury off fore medial fetlock	Vet examination
7	JULIUS CAESAR	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
7	ALL WHITE	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	ARROGATE ACHIEVER	Bruised near fore tendon	Vet examination
7	LOOKS GOOD	Bruised off hind cannon	Vet examination
7	BRISTOL DIAMOND	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	RACE FOR FAME	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	DOGE TO THE MOON	Sore back	Vet examination
8	CHIPS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	WINNING SMILE	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 30^TH DECEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	Nil
2	UNDER OATH	Bleeder’s Test (3 months)
3	BLUE HAWAII	1000M & vet examination
4	JEFFREY	1000M & vet examination
5	Nil
6	GOLDEN PAYOUT	Vet examination
7	Nil
8	MISS MICHELLE	1 starting stall test

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
Nil
Suspension (s)	R2	Jockey HK Cheng (VETRI) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow-up	Nil