Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 10^TH SEPTEMBER 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

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)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MYSTICAL STAR	S Ruzaini	M Ewe	Medical
2	LADY ASTA	S Ruzaini	HK Cheng	Medical
3	MULTIBLUE SHARK	S Ruzaini	M Ewe	Medical

RACE 1 (MRA 0978) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M

MYSTICAL STAR (M Ewe) was slow into stride.

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

Jockey TK Barnabas was shown the video of his ride of JEFFREY and was warned of his obligation to ride his mount out to the end of the race, failing which action may be taken against him.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	PENANG GENERAL	App Z Syafifie	1:40.7	–
2^nd	1	DAVINCI	HS Gill	–	1 ¼
3^rd	4	OVERSEER	App SN Shiva	–	Neck
4^th	2	MYSTICAL STAR	M Ewe	–	4

RACE 2 (MRA 0979) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

ELUSIVE EMPEROR 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.

ELUSIVE EMPEROR (TK Barnabas) jumped awkwardly.

SUNNY STAR (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 800M-mark, BIG BUS (AM Aizat) was racing tight on the inside of LADY ASTA (HK Cheng).

A post-race veterinary examination of LUKE MAN (M Ewe) revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	TK Barnabas	1:07.2	–
2^nd	8	PENANG BANK	R Narendran	–	2 ¼
3^rd	5	LADY ASTA	HK Cheng	–	Neck
4^th	4	ATLANTIC ARROW	App SN Shiva	–	2 ¾

RACE 3 (MRA 0980 ) COMBINED CLASSES 4 & 5 – 1400M

LUCKY STAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a stone bruise off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

EKRAAR PHOENIX (App SN Shiva) was slow into stride.

Passing the 400M-mark, App A Azizi, the rider of PLACE YOUR BET, dropped his whip. He was warned that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.

The saddle on MERRY BELL (App Z Syafifie) slipped back in the running.

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

Jockey TK Barnabas, the rider of LEESTOWN EXPRESS, was shown the video of his ride in the straight and was warned against the practice of using his whip when his mount is clearly out of contention.

LEESTOWN EXPRESS 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	2	JOEY	HS Gill	1:25.4	–
2^nd	4	EKRAAR PHOENIX	App SN Shiva	–	6 ¾
3^rd	3	MULTIBLUE SHARK	M Ewe	–	Neck
4^th	9	LEEDSTHEWAY	R Narendran	–	1 ¾

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

20^TH AUGUST 2023

PENANG AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 1^st September 2023 (V23/127) 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 21^st August 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

20^TH AUGUST 2023

PENANG AUGUST MEETING 2023

The report dated 1^st September 2023 (V23/128) 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 21^st August 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

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 July 2023 to 21^st August 2023 and as such, will be subjected to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again :-

TILSWORTH MICK (K97) Tr. F Maynard – Arthroscopy Right Knee – 1000M/Vet

PNTC – SUNDAY, 10^TH SEPTEMBER 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	YOU ARE SPECIAL	Bruised near hind cannon	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 10^TH SEPTEMBER 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	JEFFREY	1000M & vet examination
3	LUCKY STAR	Vet examination
3	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	1000M & vet examination
Vet PRTC	TILSWORTH MICK	1000M & vet examination

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG AUGUST MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 20^TH AUGUST 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

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)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MYSTICAL STAR	J Daniel	App A Azizi	Flight delay

RACE 1 (MRA 0895) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M

As there was no suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted App A Azizi to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of MYSTICAL STAR when the latter encountered flight delay.

MYSTICAL STAR was slow into stride.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LEEDSTHEWAY (K Eirwan) returned having cast its off fore plate.

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

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MERRY BELL, 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 after having a good jump and taking the lead, he unnecessarily sat against his mount from approximately the 1400M-mark to the 1200M-mark, thereby making insufficient effort to ride MERRY BELL to the instruction given by the Trainer.

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey R Rueven’s points of mitigation and his record. Jockey R Rueven was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Monday, 21^st August 2023 and to expire on Monday, 20^thNovember 2023, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Ten Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.09 pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	MYSTICAL STAR	App A Azizi	1:43.2	–
2^nd	1	BIG POWER	App R Nuqman	–	6 ¼
3^rd	2	MERRY BELL	R Rueven	–	¾
4^th	3	LEEDSTHEWAY	K Eirwan	–	5

RACE 2 (MRA 0896) CLASS 5 (A) –1600M

SUNNY STAR (R Rueven) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

BIG MONKEY (App R Nuqman) jumped awkwardly.

JET BLACK (App A Azizi) had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight,

BIG MONKEY shifted in from the whip over the last 200M.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EKRAAR PHOENIX (J Daniel) returned having cast its off fore plate.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	DAVINCI	App SN Shiva	1:45.6	–
2^nd	3	BIG MONKEY	App R Nuqman	–	1 ¾
3^rd	1	EKRAR PHOENIX	J Daniel	–	1 ¾
4^th	4	SUNNY STAR	R Rueven	–	1 ½

RACE 3 (MRA 0897) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M

TK STAR, a course scratching as it was knocked near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HELLO MONDAY which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start

Jockey J Daniel was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on POWER EXPRESS. As there was no suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted the withdrawal of POWER EXPRESS at 4.03pm.

PARISBAS (K Eirwan) and SUNTZU (App SN Shiva) were both slow into stride.

SUNTZU commenced to hang out from the top of the straight and finished the race wide.

PARISBAS shifted away from the whip in the later stages.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LADY ASTA (R Rueven) returned with speedy cut on its left hock.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	LADY ASTA	R Rueven	1:16.0	–
2^nd	5	PENANG MAN	App R Nuqman	–	4
3^rd	4	PARISBAS	K Eirwan	–	Neck
4^th	3	HELLO MONDAY	AM Aizat	–	1 ¼

RACE 4 (MRA 0898) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

BIG BUS (K Eirwan) jumped awkwardly.

BIG BUS raced wide at the turn and entered the home straight wide.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of SECKILL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of SECKILL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	SUNNY FIGHTER	J Daniel	1:16.3	–
2^nd	2	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	App R Nuqman	–	Neck
3^rd	1	SECKILL	R Rueven	–	4 ¾
4^th	4	BIG BUS	K Eirwan	–	4 ½

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

23^RD JULY 2023

PENANG JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 3^rd August 2023 (V23/113) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 16 coded urine and 20 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

23^RD JULY 2023

PENANG JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 3^rd August 2023 (V23/114) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

RACE 5 (R818) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M, JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION CUP,

SUNDAY, 30^TH JULY 2023, DAY 2, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023

CRAZY DREAMS (K Eirwan) collapsed and died at the unsaddling enclosure. A post-mortem report will follow.

Following up from the above incident, please be advised that the Post-Mortem findings pertaining to the above stated as follows:-

“All the internal organs namely lungs, heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, stomach, small intestines, colon were normal.

Cause of Death: Probable cardiac arrest associated with stress exacerbated by horse being dry coated. All the blood and urine samples were sent to USAINS for analysis.”

POST-MORTEM SAMPLE ANALYSIS

30^TH JULY 2023

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023

The report dated 11^th August 2023 (PM/V23/005) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that one (1) set of coded blood sample and one (1) set of coded urine sample from the above-mentioned race meeting was received on 31^st July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. The sample coded “36528” revealed the presence of “Dexamethasone” and “Chlorpheniramine”, both prohibited substances under the MRA Rules. After decoding this sample number, it was established that the sample was reported to have been taken during the post-mortem procedure from the horse “CRAZY DREAMS” which collapsed and died at the unsaddling enclosure after the running of Race 5 on Sunday, 30^th July 2023, Penang Turf Club Sprint Trophy Meeting 2023. It was also established that the horse was administered “Antihistamine” (Chlorpheniramine Maleate (and) Dexamethasone) intravenously by the Club Veterinary Surgeon as an emergency treatment immediately after it collapsed.

Since the findings of the post-mortem sample analysis by USains Biomics Laboratory is consistent with the emergency treatment received by CRAZY DREAMS, no further action is taken.

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

30^TH JULY 2023

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023

The report dated 10^th August 2023 (V23/116) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 30 coded urine and 36 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 31^st July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

30^TH JULY 2023

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023

The report dated 10^th August 2023 (V23/117) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 31^stJuly 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	SECOND CHANCE	Sole bruise both fore	Vet examination
2	SHANGANI	Old injury off fore	Vet examination
4	GOLDEN SHOW	Nail prick near fore foot	Vet examination
4	TILSWORTH JACOBI	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	DON’T FORGET THIS	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination

PNTC – 20^th AUGUST 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	TK STAR	Vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1	Jockey R Rueven	MERRY BELL	20/8/2023	10,000/-	44(10)
R3	Jockey J Daniel	POWER EXPRESS	20/8/2023	500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
R1	R Rueven	MERRY BELL	Suspended 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023

2^ND DAY, SUNDAY, 30^TH JULY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT (Race 1 to Race 3)

YIELDING (Race 4 to Race 11)

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)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	SUNTZU	S Zulfikri	AM Aizat	Medical
2	ROCKY LABU	S Zufikri	O Chavez	Medical
5	CRAZY DREAMS	S Zulfikri	K Eirwan	Medical
7	CAPE LINCOLN	R Rueven	O Chavez	Medical
9	WISHUPONASTAR	App Z Syafifie	S Anandan	Unable to make the carded weight
10	INVINCIBLE HERO	R Rueven	R Narendran	Medical
11	POWER EXPRESS	R Rueven	K Eirwan	Medical

RACE 1 (R814) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M

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

BINTANG TIMOR which was down 25kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

The Stewards permitted Jockey AM Aizat to replace Jockey S Zulfikri as the rider of SUNTZU when the latter was medically stood down.

MODRIC (KP Lim) was fractious in the barrier and reared up, being slow into stride. The gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.

PENANG GENERAL (K Eirwan) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 1200M-mark, WHAT A BOSS (M Ewe) was crowded and had to check when FIRST SUCCESS (App N Shahronnizam) shifted inwards. At a subsequent inquiry, App N Shahronnizam, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr K Ananthen, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii). He was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 31^st July 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 20^th August 2023, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (1.35pm).

At about the 100M-mark, MODRIC was crowded and had to steady when BINTANG TIMOR (R Rueven) rolled inwards. Jockey R Rueven was shown the video of the incident and warned to make a greater attempt to keep his mount on a straight course in future.

Jockey L De Souza, the rider of HAPPY LUCKY STAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HAPPY LUCKY STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Trainer B Ng was questioned with regards to the improved performance of MERRY BELL (J Daniel) today. He has no explanation other than that MERRY BELL had been working well and this is the gelding’s first run under his care. His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in- and-out” running. (MRA Rule 117(3))

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	11	MERRY BELL	J Daniel	1:20.3	–
2^nd	3	DOGE TO THE MOON	App Clyde Leck	–	1 ¼
3^rd	5	BINTANG TIMOR	R Rueven	–	½
4^th	4	THE SWAN	S Anandan	–	½

RACE 2 (R815) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M

UNSHADOWED GENERAL 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.

The Stewards permitted Jockey O Chavez to replace Jockey S Zulfikri as the rider of ROCKY LABU .

PARISBAS (App N Sharohronnizam) and ROCKY LABU (O Chavez) were both slow into stride.

LEGACY FIGHTER (V Espindola) jumped awkwardly outwards, inconveniencing COUNTRY LAW (App Z Syafifie).

At approximately the 300M-mark, Jockey V Espindola (LEGACY FIGHTER) lost his whip when it was accidentally struck from his hand by App A Azizi, the rider of LADY ASTA.

AYAAN (Z Khairil) was hanging in in the straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BRIGHT SUN (HK Cheng) returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. PARISBAS returned, having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	LUCKY THIRTYNINE	AM Aizat	1:06.4	–
2^nd	3	AYAAN	Z Khairil	–	¾
3^rd	2	UNSHADOWED GENERAL	App Clyde Leck	–	1
4^th	8	LEGACY FIGHTER	V Espindola	–	6 ¼

RACE 3 (R816) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M SALISBURY RACECOURSE TROPHY

MADE IN CHINA, a course scratching as it had colic, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Upon jumping, BROADWAY SUCCESS (HS Gill) was inconvenienced when racingtight between ASIAN JET (S Anandan) and BITCOIN KING (AM Aizat).

The State of Track was upgraded to “Yielding” after the running of this race.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	SPEEDY DEMON	R Rueven	1:06.6	–
2^nd	2	ZILFIKAR	KP Lim	–	1 ¾
3^rd	7	BITCOIN KING	AM Aizat	–	½
4^th	1	PERFECT BRANDZ	App Clyde Leck	–	1

RACE 4 (R817) RAPID STAKES A – 1300M (LISTED)

DR LIM AH SOO MEMORIAL TROPHY (ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)

MOONGATE LIGHT is withdrawn from this race as it had secured a run in Race 9.

DANCING RAIN, STRONG N BEST and STRONG N POWERFUL which were down 18kgs, 46kgs and 26kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were all passed fit to start.

Trainers V Sivan and C Leck were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for STRONG N BEST (R Rueven) and CHONKY POTATO (App A Suriya) respectively.

STRONG N BEST jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of STRONG N BEST, reported that he was hit by a clod of mud shortly after the start. He was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the remainder of the day.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR BULLET (O Chavez) 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	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	GAMESTONKS	App Clyde Leck	1:17.8	–
2^nd	6	CHONKY POTATO	App A Suriya	–	`1 ¼
3^rd	5	STRONG N POWERFUL	App WW Cheah	–	2 ¾
4^th	4	STRONG N BEST	R Rueven	–	½

RACE 5 (R818) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION CUP

ZHU CAPTAIN which had sustained sore back and UNDER OATH which had sustained bruised back and swollen near hind fetlock are both course scratching. Each will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CHICAGO STAR which was down 29kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

TOP GUN (S Anandan) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

The Stewards permitted Jockey K Eirwan to replace Jockey S Zulfikri as the rider of CRAZY DREAMS.

CHICAGO STAR (App WW Cheah) reared slightly as the start was being effected.

Shortly after the start, NO REGRETS (HS Gill) was crowded when racing tight on the inside of JOJU (L De Souza).

Passing the 200M-mark, App A Suriya, the rider of BLUE HAWAII, dismounted and led his mount back. A post-race veterinary examination of BLUE HAWAII revealed that the gelding 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.

CRAZY DREAMS (K Eirwan) collapsed and died at the unsaddling enclosure. A post-mortem report will follow.

App Clyde Leck, the rider of NAUGHTY KID, reported that his whip broke during running.

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

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

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	CHICAGO STAR	App WW Cheah	1:12.5	–
2^nd	7	JOJU	L De Souza	–	2
3^rd	13	TOP GUN	S Anandan	–	Short head
4^th	2	BRUTUS	J Daniel	–	½

RACE 6 (R819) CLASS 4 (A) – 1700M PINJARRA RACE CLUB TROPHY

Approaching the 800M-mark, MULTIBLUE SHARK (AM Aizat) and NORTHERN STAR (V Espindola) were racing extremely tight. Both riders appeared before the Stewards after the race and were warned to ensure that they give each other sufficient room in the future.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	NORDIC GEM	M Ewe	1:45.9	–
2^nd	3	SMART RACER	App A Suriya	–	1
3^rd	6	NORTHERN STAR	V Espindola	–	1
4^th	5	MENTAL	App Clyde Leck	–	Nose

RACE 7 (R820) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M

GRAND KNIGHT, a course scratching as it had colic, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TWINKLE STAR 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.

The Stewards permitted Jockey O Chavez to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of CAPE LINCOLN when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

RAISE ME UP (KP Lim) stood, hesitated and was slow to begin.

On jumping, TWINKLE STAR (V Espindola) jumped awkwardly outwards, carrying SILENT PRINCE (App Clyde Leck) outwards onto MOMENT OF JUSTICE (L De Souza), resulting in SECOND CHANCE (AM Aizat) being crowded momentarily.

Shortly after the start, BIG CHINA (E Ferreira) and CAPE LINCOLN brushed.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CAPE LINCOLN returned having cast its off hind plate.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	SILENT PRINCE	App Clyde Leck	1:46.6	–
2^nd	7	BIG CHINA	E Ferreira	–	1 ½
3^rd	3	MOMENT OF JUSTICE	L De Souza	–	Nose
4^th	6	SOON YOU THINK	HS Gill	–	Head

RACE 8 (R821) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M PERTH RACING TROPHY

SUSPICIOUS MIND, a course scratching as it had sustained nail bind injury near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

THUNDERGOD (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly.

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

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	RADETZKY MARSCH	HS Gill	1:25.0	–
2^nd	3	NOVA FALCON	AM Aizat	–	1 ½
3^rd	1	OCEAN LAW	App Z Syafifie	–	1 ¾
4^th	4	IPOH KAIGEH	R Narendran	–	10

RACE 9 (R822) MALAYSIA GROUP 1 – 1400M

PENANG SPRINT TROPHY [3 YEAR OLDS & ABOVE] [SET-WEIGHTS] RIDER ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED)

Emergency acceptor, DANCING RAIN was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

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

App Z Syafifie was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 107(10) for failing to make the carded weight on WISHUPONASTAR. As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Stewards permitted Jockey S Anandan to replace App Z Syafifie as the rider of WISHUPONASTAR.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	BERRY BLISS	App Clyde Leck	1:23.7	–
2^nd	13	KONG FU PANDA	App A Suriya	–	1 ¼
3^rd	7	SAN ANDREAS	O Chavez	–	4
4^th	14	GOLDEN KING	V Espindola	–	Neck

RACE 10 (R 823) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

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

The Stewards permitted Jockey R Narendran to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of INVINCIBLE HERO.

INVINCIBLE HERO jumped awkwardly.

GOLDEN SHOW (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly, brushing LISBOA STAR (App WW Cheah).

BATTLESTAR (KP Lim) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING POWER (AM Aizat) returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	GOLDEN SHOW	Z Khairil	1:19.1	–
2^nd	10	SUNNY FIGHTER	L De Souza	–	½
3^rd	9	ARROGATE ACHIEVER	App Clyde Leck	–	Short head
4^th	7	BIG MONKEY	HS Gill	–	¾

RACE 11 (R824) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

ELUSIVE EMPEROR, a course scratching as it had suffered cellulitis off fore leg, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM1,000/- under MRA Regulation 20.6 as read with MRA Regulation 20.3.1 for failing to ensure the vaccination status (Equine Influenza) was current for BANGKOK BOY (App A Azizi). BANGKOK BOY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3.55 pm.

SUNNY STAR (L De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

The Stewards permitted Jockey K Eirwan to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of POWER EXPRESS.

At approximately the 800M-mark, ELITE SAINT (J Daniel) steadied when racing tight on the inside of POWER EXPRESS. Jockey K Eirwan was shown the video of the incident and was warned to ensure that he gives runners more room under similar circumstances in the future.

Jockey L De Souza, the rider of SUNNY STAR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUNNY STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horsenumber	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	SIVAJI ROCKET	Z Khairil	1:19.2	–
2^nd	1	ELITE SAINT	J Daniel	–	1 ¼
3^rd	10	YES BOSSY	HS Gill	–	2 ¼
4^th	11	POWER EXPRESS	K Eirwan	–	1 ¾

GENERAL REPORT(S)

HEARING OF APPEAL FROM APPRENTICE JOCKEY SHAWN SIA CHUNG

SHUN (APPRENTICE S SIA) AGAINST THE PENALTY OF ONE (1) YEAR DISQUALIFICATION IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(8) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 44(8)(a) FOR THE RUNNING AND HANDLING OF “EMPHATIC” IN RACE 7 (R470) ON SUNDAY, 30^TH APRIL 2023, PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2023

The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the above Appeal on 28^th July 2023.

After considering the submissions from App S Sia in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr R Lines and the Senior Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the video replay, the Racing Stewards dismissed the Appeal. The penalty of one year disqualification which took effect from Friday, 12^th May 2023 and to expire on 11^th May 2024, both dates inclusive, was confirmed.

The appeal deposit was forfeited.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 30^TH JULY 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	DON’T FORGET THIS	Bruised off fore cannon	Vet examination
2	YOU ARE GENIUS	Bruised off hind fetlock	Vet examination
3	JAPAN CAPTAIN	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
4	CHINESE TEA	Bruised off fore foot	Vet examination
4	WATCH THE THRONE	Skin allergy	Vet examination
4	HEADHUNTER	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
5	MR G	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
6	MIGHT IS RIGHT	Bruised both fore fetlocks	Vet examination
7	SHANGANI	Injury off fore	Vet examination
7	DREAM CAN BE REAL	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet examination
7	GIANT KILLING	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
8	GEORGETOWN	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	LANKARAN	Bruised back	Vet examination
10	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 30^TH JULY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	TK STAR	Vet examination
2	BRIGHT SUN	1000M & Vet examination
3	MADE IN CHINA	Vet examination
4	STAR BULLET	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
5	ZHU CAPTAIN & UNDER OATH	Vet examination each
5	BLUE HAWAII	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
6	Nil
7	GRAND KNIGHT	Vet examination
8	SUSPICIOUS MIND	Vet examination
9	AWESOME STORM	Vet examination
10	BRISTOL DIAMOND	Vet examination
11	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	Vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4	Trainer V Sivan	STRONG N BEST	30/7/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
R4	Trainer C Leck	CHONKY POTATO	30/7/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
R9	App Z Syafifie	WISHUPONASTAR	30/7/2023	500/-	152(5)(a) as read with 107(10)
R11	Trainer HS Lim	BANGKOK BOY	30/7/2023	1,000/-	20.6 as read with 20.3.1
Suspension (s)	R1App N Shahronnizam (FIRST SUCCESS)	Suspended 2 race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding.

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG JULY MEETING 2023

1^ST DAY, SUNDAY, 23^RD JULY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

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)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	BATTLESTAR	KP Lim	AM Aizat	Wrongly declared

RACE 1 (R784) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

EKRAAR PHOENIX (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards, brushing ULURU (App SN Shiva).

Passing the 200M-mark, EKRAAR PHOENIX switched out to obtain a clear run and in so doing, carried SING DARCI (K Eirwan) wide.

QUEEN FORCE (R Rueven) was obliged to race wide on the turn.

Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of COUNTRY LAW and Jockey R Rueven, the rider of QUEEN FORCE, both reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of COUNTRY LAW and QUEEN FORCE revealed no obvious abnormality. QUEEN FORCE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of SING DARCI , was shown the video of the start and he was warned by the Stewards that in future, he would be expected to make a greater attempt to jump his horse out on terms with the field.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	ULURU	App SN Shiva	1:26.5	–
2^nd	10	POWER EXPRESS	L De Souza	–	1 ¼
3^rd	3	MY AIM	App Z Syafifie	–	¾
4^th	1	EKRAAR PHOENIX	KP Lim	–	1 ¼

RACE 2 (R785) CLASS 4 (A) –1300M

PLACE YOUR BET, a course scratching as it was bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

HEARTS OF GOLD 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.

SACRED GALAXY (App Z Syafifie) was slow into stride and thereafter was tightened when racing on the outside of WINNER’S EUPHORIA (TK Barnabas).

At approximately the 900M-mark, GEORGETOWN (V Espindola) steadied when racing tight on the inside of MULTIBLUE SHARK (AM Aizat).

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of TRUDY, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of TRUDY revealed that the mare returned with epiglottis entrapment and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of IPOH KAIGEH (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	HEARTS OF GOLD	L De Souza	1:18.9	–
2^nd	7	DISCRETELY RED	S Saddam	–	½
3^rd	3	MULTIBLUE SHARK	AM Aizat	–	3
4^th	2	GEORGETOWN	V Espindola	–	Head

RACE 3 (R786) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

PENANG GENERAL (App SN Shiva) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

INVICTUS WARRIOR (HS Gill) and PENANG GENERAL were both slow into stride.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that INVICTUS WARRIOR 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	3	ACES WILD	M Ewe	1:12.8	–
2^nd	5	LUCKY SIXTYSIX	S Saddam	–	2
3^rd	2	TERMS OF REFERENCE	KP Lim	–	1 ½
4^th	4	KING POWER	AM Aizat	–	neck

RACE 4 (R787) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for wrongly declaring Jockey KP Lim on BATTLESTAR instead of Jockey AM Aizat.

Trainer T Asosgan was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for TK STAR (K Eirwan).

Before the start of the race, Trainer B Ng informed the Stewards that BRIGHT SUN (HK Cheng) resents the use of the whip and as such, he instructed Jockey HK Cheng to ride hands and heels.

CAORUNN (L De Souza), PARISBAS (R Narendran) and PENANG MAN (V Espindola) were all slow into stride.

The saddle on D’GREAT CHANCE (R Rueven) slipped backwards in the running.

TK STAR raced poorly and wide throughout. A veterinary examination was requested which revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of D’GREAT CHANCE, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of D’GREAT CHANCE revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	BATTLESTAR	AM Aizat	1:12.6	–
2^nd	2	CAORUNN	L De Souza	–	¾
3^rd	6	BRIGHT SUN	HK Cheng	–	1 ¼
4^th	10	PENANG MAN	V Espindola	–	3 ¼

RACE 5 (R788) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

BILLY MOJO which was down 19kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM500/- under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching SIMLONG BEACH without an Official Veterinary Certificate.

THUNDERGOD (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly, getting its head up.

THUNDERGOD raced poorly and a veterinary examination was requested which revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	DABBLE	HS Gill	1:06.3	–
2^nd	1	MYO	L De Souza	–	3 ½
3^rd	3	BILLY MOJO	V Espindola	–	1
4^th	5	STAY THE COURSE	S Saddam	–	Head

RACE 6 (R789) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M

Emergency acceptor, MERRY BELL was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

SECOND CHANCE, a course scratching as it was bruised off hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

OVERSEER (L De Souza) was pulling hard and difficult to settle in the early and middle stages.

At approximately the 1300M-mark, THE JEWELLER (App SN Shiva) steadied momentarily when PURLE RAIN LADY (S Saddam) rolled inwards despite Jockey Saddam’s attempt to keep straight.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EL PRIMERO (K Eirwan) 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.

A post-race veterinary examination of RAISE ME UP (KP Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

ALWRICH (HK Cheng) and NAPOLEON (App N Shahronnizam) which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	PURPLE RAIN LADY	S Saddam	1:38.8	–
2^nd	8	OVERSEER	L De Souza	–	3 ¼
3^rd	7	MYSTICAL STAR	AM Aizat	–	3
4^th	9	CAPE LINCOLN	R Rueven	–	1 ¼

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

9^TH JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th July 2023 (V23/105) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 19 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 9^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

9^TH JULY 2023 – PERAK JULY MEETING 2023

The report dated 20^th July 2023 (V23/106) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 9^th July 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected

APPEAL BY JOCKEY SS VANAN [SARAVANAN A/L SUPRAMANIAN] AGAINST THE ONE (1) YEAR DISQUALIFICATION AND RM30,000.00 FINE IMPOSED BY THE PANEL OF STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(8) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 44(8) (a) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “TAUBOSS” IN RACE 4 (R407) – CLASS 4(B) – 1300M (LC) – 2^ND DAY, SATURDAY, 15^TH APRIL 2023 – PERAK TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2023.

The Appellate Panel of Stewards heard the above appeal today, Wednesday, 12^th July 2023.

After hearing the submissions of Jockey SS Vanan and the Senior Stipendiary Steward, and after reviewing the videos of the race, the Appellate Panel amended the charge to one under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months effective from 22^nd April 2023 and to expire on 21^st October 2023 (both dates inclusive) and the fine of RM30,000/- remained. In addition, his deposit is forfeited.

PNTC, SUNDAY, 23^RD JULY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	QUEEN FORCE	1000M & vet examination
2	PLACE YOUR BET	Vet examination
2	TRUDY	1000M & vet examination
3	INVICTUS WARRIOR	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
4	D’GREAT CHANCE	1000M & vet examination
5	Nil
6	SECOND CHANCE	Vet examination
6	EL PRIMERO	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
6	ALWRICH & NAPOLEON	1000M & vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4	Traner S Hamilton	BATTLESTAR	23/7/2023	250/-	152(5)(a)
R4	Trainer T Asogan	TK STAR	23/7/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
R5	Trainer S Hamilton	SIMLONG BEACH	23/7/2023	500/-	PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG JUNE MEETING 2023

1^ST DAY, SATURDAY, 10^TH JUNE 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

RACE 1 (R618) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

CAPE LINCOLN (S Anandan) and SUNNY STAR (S Saddam) bumped on jumping.

Passing the 700M-mark, EL PRIMERO (HS Gill) had to steady when GURNEY DRIVE (KP Lim) rolled in, resulting in MERRY BELL (App SN Shiva) which was following, having to steady outwards.

Passing the 100M-mark, JET BLACK (App A Azizi) laid in away from the whip, carrying CAPE LINCOLN inwards.

Over the concluding stages, the whip use of Jockey KP Lim (GURNEY DRIVE) was restricted when racing tight with MERRY BELL.

The saddle on RAISE ME UP (TK Barnabas) slipped back during the running.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CAPE LINCOLN returned having cast its near fore plate.

Post-race veterinary examinations of EL PRIMERO and BRING T WIN (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SUNNY STAR	S Saddam	1:23.9	–
2^nd	11	MERRY BELL	App SN Shiva	–	¾
3^rd	1	GURNEY DRIVE	KP Lim	–	Neck
4^th	7	DAVINCI	R Narendran	–	Neck

RACE 2 (R619) CLASS 4 (A) –1400M

AGUERO JR, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off fore cannon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

LEGACY ROAR (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly.

DISCRETELY RED (S Saddam) and RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.

MAGIC CITY (S Anandan) trailed the field badly. A post-race veterinary examination of MAGIC CITY revealed that the gelding returned lame off hind 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 A Azizi) 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	6	RULE THE WORLD	HS Gill	1:23.5	–
2^nd	4	DISCRETELY RED	S Saddam	–	5 ¾
3^rd	1	LEGACY ROAR	App Z Syafifie	–	3 ¾
4^th	2	GENERAL NIX	App A Azizi	–	4 ¾

RACE 3 (R620) RAPID STAKES A – 1200M

ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)

MOONGATE LIGHT is a course scratching as it was bruised near fore suspensory. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

KERAUNO 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.

KERAUNO (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly.

BIG DOCTOR (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BIG DOCTOR	HS Gil	1:09.0	–
2^nd	3	KERAUNO	Z Khairil	–	½
3^rd	1	GRAND CROSS	S Saddam	–	1 ¼
4^th	6	EXDREAM	App SN Shiva	–	1 ¾

RACE 4 (R621) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

BRIGHT SUN, a course scratching as it was sore near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

TK STAR (S Anandan) and DREAMS CAN BE REAL (App SN Shiva) were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were both passed fit to race.

SUPREMO LEX (TK Barnabas) jumped awkwardly inwards.

CHIPS (App N Sharonnizam) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped NAMBIAR ROCKET (Z Khairil) onto DREAMS CAN BE REAL.

A post-race veterinary examination of LADY ASTA (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	BIG BUS	S Saddam	1:05.0	–
2^nd	4	TK STAR	S Anandan	–	½
3^rd	5	NAMBIAR ROCKET	Z Khairil	–	1 ¼
4^th	7	D’GREAT EFFORT	HS Gill	–	Short head

GENERAL REPORT(S)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

27^TH MAY 2023 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 8^th June 2023 (V23/081) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 13 coded urine and 17 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

27^TH MAY 2023 – PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

The report dated 8^th June 2023 (V23/082) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that two (2) coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 29^th May 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected

PNTC – SATURDAY, 10^TH JUNE 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	SUNNY FIGHTER	Tied up	Vet examination
4	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	Bruised near fore foot	Vet examination
4	JEFFREY	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	D’GREAT CHANCE	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 10^TH JUNE 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
2	AGUERO JR	Vet examination
2	MAGIC CITY	1000M & vet examination
2	GENERAL NIX	Bleeder’s Test (3 months)
3	MOONGATE LIGHT	Vet examination
4	BRIGHT SUN	Vet examination

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

2^ND DAY, SATURDAY, 27^TH MAY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	LIM’S PIPER	KP Lim	App SN Shiva	Medical

RACE 1 (R573) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

ALWRICH (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped GOLDEN EMPIRE (S Saddam).

BIG POWER (HK Cheng) and MYSTICAL STAR (App P Haris) raced tight over the concluding stages.

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

A post-race veterinary examination of MY AIM (App Z Syafifie) revealed no obvious abnormality.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of CAPE LINCOLN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shortly after the start, he shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of MY AIM, resulting in MY AIM clipping its heels, stumbled and almost dislodging App Z Syafifie.

When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey K Eirwan’s guilty plea and his riding record. Jockey K Eirwan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday 28^th May 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 18^th June 2023, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.30 pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	BIG POWER	HK Cheng	1:26.1	–
2^nd	7	MYSTICAL STAR	App P Haris	–	Head
3^rd	5	CAPE LINCOLN	K Eirwan	–	3 ¼
4^th	3	ALWRICH	KP Lim		1 ¾

RACE 2 (R574) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

GURNEY DRIVE (KP Lim) and SACRED GALAXY (Z Khairil) bumped on jumping.

BRING IT WIN (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and thereafter raced keenly in the middle stages.

RAISE ME UP (HK Cheng) and BRING IT WIN were both slow into stride.

Passing the 100M-mark, RAISE ME UP laid inwards away from the whip.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BRING IT WIN and RAISE ME UP revealed no obvious abnormality. However, RAISE ME UP returned having cast its off fore plate.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SACRED GALAXY	Z Khairil	1:24.9	–
2^nd	1	GURNEY DRIVE	KP Lim	–	3 ½
3^rd	6	MERRY BELL	App SN Shiva	–	3 ¾
4^th	5	SUNNY FIGHTER	S Saddam		1 ¼

RACE 3 (R575) COMBINED CLASSES 3 AND 4 –1400M

SACRED GURU, a course scratching as it was bruised near fore tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

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.

GALILEO’S APPROACH (S Saddam) jumped awkwardly outwards and UNDER OATH (K Eirwan) jumped awkwardly inwards, resulting in READY TO ROCK (KP Lim) being crowded and losing ground.

UNDER OATH raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

A post-race veterinary examination of READY TO ROCK revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that UNDER OATH returned with multiple cuts on both hind legs.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of READY TO ROCK, reported that he was hit in the face by a clod of mud at approximately the 400M-mark. This was verified by the Stewards. Jockey KP Lim was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer and was stood down for the remainder of the day.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	GALILEO’S APPROACH	S Saddam	1:25.5	–
2^nd	3	GEORGETOWN	R Rueven	–	¾
3^rd	6	MAGIC CITY	Z Khairil	–	2 ½
4^th	1	READY TO ROCK	KP Lim		½

RACE 4 (R576) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

GOOD LUCK CHARM, a course scratching as it had suffered inappetence after colic, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer S Shanmugam was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for ASIAN JET (S Anandan).

As there was no suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted App SN Shiva to replace Jockey KP Lim as the rider of LIM’S PIPER.

BIG BUS (HK Cheng) fly-jumped as the start was effected.

LIM’S PIPER was slow into stride. Shortly thereafter, SUPREMO LEX (App P Haris) shifted outwards and bumped LIM’S PIPER.

Passing the 800M-mark, SECKILL (R Narendran) had to be steadied when crowded for room between ASIAN JET and SUPREMO LEX.

Passing the 350M-mark, SUREMO LEX laid out away from the whip and bumped DREAMS CAN BE REAL (Z Khairil).

LIM’S PIPER showed no pace throughout despite being urged.

A post-race veterinary examination of DREAMS CAN BE REAL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	ASIAN JET	S Anandan	1:13.2	–
2^nd	6	D’GREAT EFFORT	App N Sharonnizam	–	1 ½
3^rd	8	CHIPS	App Z Syafifie	–	Neck
4^th	9	BIG BUS	HK Cheng		Short head

RACE 5 (R577) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M

LIM’S KEYWAY (R Narendran) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

PARISBAS (R Rueven) was slow into stride.

LIM’S KEYWAY showed no pace throughout despite being urged. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S KEYWAY which raced poorly revealed no obvious abnormality. LIM’S KEYWAY will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LOYALTY’S ANGEL (S Anandan) returned having cast its near fore plate.

App Z Syafifie who rode his 10^th winner on LADY ASTA in this race will be entitled to claim 3kg as from Sunday, 28^th May 2023.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	LADY ASTA	App Z Syafifie	1:12.4	–
2^nd	2	TOP TURF	App P Haris	–	2
3^rd	3	BRIGHT SUN	HK Cheng	–	3 ¾
4^th	1	TK STAR	Z Khairil		2

GENERAL REPORT(S)

RACE 1 (R547) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M & RACE 3 (R549) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M,

SUNDAY, 20^TH MAY 2023

1^ST DAY, PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App R Ruwaidy, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, B Ng, pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) in that he failed to arrive on course to fulfill his riding engagement on LIM’S KEYWAY and SUPREMO LEX on the above date without a valid reason. He was fined a sum of RM500/-.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 27^TH MAY 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	LEEDSTHEWAY	Nail prick off fore foot	Vet examination
1	IRON FIST	Sore near fore fetlock	Vet examination
2	SACRED SEA	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination
2	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
2	METAGROSS	Bruised back	Vet examination
3	COLONEL CHIEF	Bruised off fore tendon	Vet examination
3	DIRECTOR	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
5	JAPAN CAPTAIN	Sole bruise near fore	Vet examination
5	D’GREAT CHANCE	Respiratory infection	Vet examination
5	LEGACY FIGHTER	Sore back	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 27^TH MAY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
3	SACRED GURU	Vet examination
4	GOOD LUCK CHARM	Vet examination
5	LIM’S KEYWAY	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R4	Trainer S Shanmugam	ASIAN JET	27/5/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
R1 & R3 (PNTC 20/5/2023)	App R Ruwaidy	LIM’S KEYWAY & SUPREMO LEX	27/5/2023	500/-	152(5)(a)
R1	Jockey K Eirwan	CAPE LINCOLN	Suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG MAY MEETING 2023

1^ST DAY, SATURDAY, 20^TH MAY 2023

STATE OF TRACK: SOFT

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	LIM’S KEYWAY	App R Ruwaidy	R Rueven	To be investigated
3	SUPREMO LEX	App R Ruwaidy	App P Haris	To be investigated

RACE 1 (R 547) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M

As there was no suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted Jockey R Rueven to replace App R Ruwaidy as the rider of LIM’S KEYWAY when the latter failed to turn up at the Course. The matter will be investigated.

PENANG BANK (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman) showed no early pace despite being urged.

Jockey R Rueven, the rider of LIM’S KEYWAY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S KEYWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PENANG BANK returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	LEEDSTHEWAY	App R Nuqman	1:18.8	–
2^nd	2	SECOND CHANCE	S Saddam	–	1 ½
3^rd	7	PENNSYLVANIA	App P Haris	–	¾
4^th	6	MYSTICAL STAR	App N Shahronnizam		2 ½

RACE 2 (R548) CLASS 5 (B) –1300M

DREAMS CAN BE REAL, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruise off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

LUCK HAPPY 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.

BRIGHT SUN (HK Cheng) jumped awkwardly outwards, carrying LEGACY FIGHTER (App R Nuqman) onto LEESTOWN EXPRESS (HS Gill), resulting in MERRY BELL (App P Haris) and LUCK HAPPY (R Rueven) being crowded for room.

Shortly after the start, MERRY BELL was crowded for room between LUCK HAPPY and LEESTOWN EXPRESS which drifted out.

Passing the 150M-mark, LEESTOWN EXPRESS laid inwards away from the whip and bumped LEGACY FIGHTER inwards onto MERRY BELL and PARISBAS (K Eirwan). Jockey HS Gill was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise more care when shifting ground.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that BRIGHT SUN returned with a cut into its off hind coronet.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	HS Gill	1:18.0	–
2^nd	6	LEGACY FIGHTER	App R Nuqman	–	2 ½
3^rd	8	PENANG GENERAL	S Saddam	–	Short Head
4^th	7	MERRY BELL	App P Haris	–	½

RACE 3 (R549) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M

The Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace App R Ruwaidy as the rider of SUPREMO LEX.

SUPREMO LEX jumped awkwardly.

CASTLE CHOICE (S Anandan) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CASTLE CHOICE 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	3	PERFECT RUN	S Saddam	1:17.3	–
2^nd	1	ELUSIVE EMPEROR	App R Nuqman	–	2 ½
3^rd	2	EL PRIMERO	HS Gill	–	¾
4^th	6	TK STAR	Z Khairil	–	Short Head

RACE 4 (R 550) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M

UNDER OATH, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruise near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

SOMAR (App A Azizi) and SIVAJI ROCKET (R Narendran) both jumped awkwardly.

SOMAR showed no pace despite being urged.

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of DIRECTOR, reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making abnormal respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination of DIRECTOR revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

AGUERO JR (Z Khairil) which raced poorly will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey HS Gill, when questioned regarding his ride on DIRECTOR, stated that at the top of the straight, the gelding was making abnormal respiratory noise. Passing the 150M-mark, he felt something amiss and stopped riding as DIRECTOR was not striding out freely. His explanation was noted, however, he was warned that he is expected to ride his mount out to the end of the race in future, failing which action will be taken.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	FAST AND SUPER	S Saddam	1:10.1	–
2^nd	1	GOLD SKY BILLION	App R Nuqman	–	¾
3^rd	7	SIVAJI ROCKET	R Narendran	–	8
4^th	4	SOMAR	App A Azizi	–	6

GENERAL REPORT(S)

Nil

PNTC – SATURDAY, 20^TH MAY 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	BANGKOK BOY	Stone bruise off fore foot	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 20^TH MAY 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	PENANG BANK	1000M & vet examination
2	DREAMS CAN BE REAL	Vet examination
3	CASTLE CHOICE	Bleeder’s Test (3 months)
4	UNDER OATH	Vet examination
4	AGUERO JR	1000M & vet examination

SUMMARY
Follow-up(s)	App R Ruwaidy (R1 & R3)

Penang Meeting

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG APRIL MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 30^TH APRIL 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
9	DIAMOND SET	S Saddam	L De Souza	Medical

RACE 1 (R464) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M

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

IRON FIST 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.

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to ensure that the bit on ANOTHER SHOW ( AK Lim) was properly fitted.

SPEEDY SWALLOW (S Saddam) which was difficult and unable to be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1.05 pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

MYSTICAL STAR (CK Khaw) and ALWRICH (KP Lim) were both slow into stride.

BIG POWER (App R Nuqman) raced wide rounding the turn and into the straight.

Passing the 1200M, CLOUD SHADOW (App R Ruwaidy) was crowded for room between CHER (Z Khairil) and ANOTHER SHOW (AK Lim).

The saddle on POWER EXPRESS (R Rueven) slipped backwards during running.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ATLANTIC ARROW (Y Aify) 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.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of ALWRICH reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of ALWRICH revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of LIM’S HOPEFULLY (HK Cheng) and BIG POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	9	CHER	Z Khairil	1:24.2	–
2^nd	13	PENANG BANK	R Narendran	–	1
3^rd	11	IRON FIST	V Espindola	–	2 ½
4^th	12	MYSTICAL STAR	CK Khaw	–	½

RACE 2 (R465) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

Emergency acceptors, BEIJING STAR, EL PRIMERO and LIM’S KEYWAY were all withdrawn due to a capacity field.

JET BLACK (App A Azizi), GURNEY DRIVE (KP Lim), SUNNY FIGHTER (App WW Cheah) and MAZANZE (CK Khaw) were all slow into stride.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that QIJI LOVE (App R Ruwaidy) and TK STAR

(Z Khairil) both returned having cast their near hind plate and off hind plate respectively.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	FIRE AWAY	Y Aify	1:22.7	–
2^nd	4	BARBARIAN	AK Lim	–	1 ¾
3^rd	13	MAZANZE	CK Khaw	–	Head
4^th	10	SORBETA	App S Shazmin	–	Head

RACE 3 (R466) STAYER STAKES C (SW) – 1700M

(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)

TAIWAN CAPTAIN (KP Lim) raced wide in the back straight.

BACK TO THE FUTURE (Z Khairil) was trapped wide rounding the turn.

Passing the 600M-mark SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (App P Haris) had to steady when BACK TO THE FUTURE rolled in. Jockey Z Khairil was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future, failing which action may be taken.

Passing the 200M-mark, RULE THE WORLD (R Rueven) shifted over the heels of BACK TO THE FUTURE for clear running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUCCESS STREET (Y Aify) and TAIWAN CAPTAIN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	1	ARTHUR PEGASUS	App A Azizi	1:42.2	–
2^nd	5	RULE THE WORLD	R Rueven	–	2 ¼
3^rd	3	BACK TO THE FUTURE	Z Khairil	–	1 ¼
4^th	2	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	App P Haris	–	2

RACE 4 (R467) RAPID STAKES A (SW) – 1400M

(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED)

D’GREAT DUCHESS (M Ewe) was slow into stride.

BIG DOCTOR (App R Nuqman) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

GOLDEN SARDINE (App P Haris) shifted over the heels of QIJI DIAMOND (Z Khairil) entering the straight and carried D’GREAT DUCHESS wide. App P Haris was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of QIJI DIAMOND, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of QIJI DIAMOND revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of 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 GOLDEN SARDINE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	BIG DOCTOR	App R Nuqman	1:22.0	–
2^nd	5	WISHUPONASTAR	R Rueven	–	2 ½
3^rd	4	DANCING RAIN	S Saddam	–	2 ½
4^th	3	CHINA CAPTAIN	KP Lim	–	1 ¼

RACE 5 (R468) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M

[WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]

PENANG GENERAL (App WW Cheah) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind barriers and was passed fit to race.

BIG MONKEY (App R Nuqman) had to check when MISS THYRA (Z Khairil) jumped awkwardly outwards and CAVANA (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly inwards.

SUPREME SUCCESS (S Anandan) dipped shortly after the start.

Passing the 100M-mark, the whip of App N Shahronnizam (LEGACY FIGHTER) got entangled with the mane.

Over the concluding stages, BRING IT WIN (App Z Syafifie) and LEGACY FIGHTER bumped.

App WW Cheah, the rider of PENANG GENERAL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of PENANG GENERAL revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of MISS THYRA, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of MISS THYRA revealed no obvious abnormality, however the mare returned with a cut into its near hind pastern.

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

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App Z Syafifie, the rider of BRING IT WIN, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, K Ananthen, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that passing the 1150M-mark, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of MISS THYRA, resulting in MISS THYRA having to check.

When deciding on a penalty, the Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s guilty plea and his riding record. App Z Syafifie was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 1^st May 2023 and to expire on Saturday, 20^th May 2023, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.55 pm).

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	BRING IT WIN	App Z Syafifie	1:17.6	–
2^nd	4	HEX MARK	AK Lim	–	Short Head
3^rd	2	JAMES BOND	V Espindola	–	Short Head
3^rd	5	LEGACY FIGHTER	App N Shahronnizam	–	Dead Heat

RACE 6 (R469) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M

Emergency acceptor, TRUDY was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Acting on veterinary advice that TESORO PUBLICO (R Rueven) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 3.37pm. TESOR PUBLICO will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of RADETZKY MARSCH (KP Lim) and SIVAJI ROCKET (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	SYMBOL OF COURAGE	CK Khaw	1:03.7	–
2^nd	9	TERMS OF REFERENCE	App S Sia	–	½
3^rd	5	PERFECT MISSION	HK Cheng	–	1 ¾
4^th	12	MATILDA	App Z Syafifie	–	¾

RACE 7 (R470) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M

Acting on veterinary advice that VIETNAM CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) was lame off fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.13pm. VIETNAM CAPTAIN will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

BLAZE PEGASUS (Z Khairil) dislodged its rider en route to the start and ran a considerable distance. Acting on veterinary advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of BLAZE PEGASUS at 4.14 pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the start) before being declared to race again.

Acting on a report from the Official Starter that GOLD SKY BILLION (App R Nuqman) was difficult and unable to be boxed, and to avoid unnecessary delay, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of GOLD SKY BILLION at 4.19 pm. The gelding will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Passing the 800M, GENERAL NIX (App A Azizi) was crowded between DIRECTOR (App P Haris) and EMPHATIC (App S Sia).

Post-race veterinary examinations of EMPHATIC and DIRECTOR revealed no obvious abnormality.

An Inquiry into the running and handling of EMPHATIC will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	RONALDO’S DREAM	M Ewe	1:03.5	–
2^nd	5	SUPER HERO	L De Souza	–	1 ½
3^rd	9	OUD WOOD	AK Lim	–	1 ¾
4^th	8	IRONCLAD	App WW Cheah		1 ¾

RACE 8 (R471) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

SUNNY STAR (L De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.

BAGHDAD (App A Azizi) jumped awkwardly and shortly thereafter, had to steady when BE YOURSELF (HK Cheng) rolled in, resulting in BAGHDAD losing ground.

SUNNY STAR was slow into stride.

Passing the 150M-mark, INVICTUS WARRIOR (KP Lim) ran up onto the heels of BATTLESTAR (CK Khaw) and had to steady outwards for clear running.

At about the 100M-mark, BANGKOK BOY (S Anandan) shifted outwards from the whip and bumped MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) onto GOLDEN SHOW (Z Khairil).

Post-race veterinary examinations of HAZARD (App Z Syafifie), AUTUMN BLITZ (AK Lim) and D’GREAT EFFORT (V Espindola) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	INVICTUS WARRIOR	KP Lim	1:10.2	–
2^nd	12	SUNNY STAR	L De Souza	–	Head
3^rd	2	BATTLESTAR	CK Khaw	–	Head
4^th	6	BANGKOK BOY	S Anandan	–	¾

RACE 9 (R472) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

The Stewards permitted Jockey L De Souza to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of DIAMOND SET when the latter was medically stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

TURF PRINCESS (App S Shazmin) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start, D’GREAT EMPRESS (App R Ruwaidy) was crowded between DIAMOND SET and TURF PRINCESS.

Also shortly after the start, NINGALOO (AK Lim) laid inwards and bumped DIAMOND SET onto D’GREAT EMPRESS, resulting in D’GREAT EMPRESS losing ground.

Passing the 200M-mark, MOONGATE (App WW Cheah) and D’GREAT EMPRESS bumped.

The saddle on SUPREMO LEX (KP Lim) slipped backwards during running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPREMO LEX and D’GREAT EMPRESS revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	10	JULIUS CAESAR	R Rueven	1:10.2	–
2^nd	9	DIAMOND SET	L De Souza	–	2
3^rd	2	FLYING BABY	App P Haris	–	¾
4^th	7	NINGALOO	AK Lim	–	1 ¾

RACE 10 (R473) CLASS5 (B) – 1200M

This race was re-scheduled to start at 6.05pm due to regional rescheduling.

CAORUNN and SO BEAUTIFUL which were down 16kgs and 17kgs 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.

D’GREAT CHANCE (App Z Syafifie) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

LEGEND NINETY TWO (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly, unbalancing Jockey M Ewe and was slow into stride.

At about the 800M-mark, PROVOCATEUR (App KH Chong) had to steady when AYAAN (Z Khairil) rolled in.

Passing the 250M-mark, LADY ASTA (Y Aify) drifted out under pressure, carrying CAORUNN (App R Nuqman) outwards and bumped onto AYAAN, resulting in Jockey Z Khairil becoming unbalanced momentarily and from the 100M-mark, AYAAN was held up for clear running.

The saddle on D’GREAT CHANCE (App Z Syafifie) slipped backwards during running.

App WW Cheah, the rider of NEW GARDEN, was dislodged on pulling up. He was exempted from weighing in. App WW Cheah was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to ride.

Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of BRIGHT SUN, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of BRIGHT SUN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LEGEND NINETY TWO and D’GREAT CHANCE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	CAORUNN	App R Nuqman	1:10.4	–
2^nd	9	GOOD WARRIOR	CK Khaw	–	1 ¾
3^rd	14	SO BEAUTIFUL	App S Shazmin	–	Short head
4^th	1	ARAGON PEGASUS	AK Lim	–	1

GENERAL REPORT(S)

PENANG LATE MARCH MEETING 2023, SUNDAY – 26 MARCH 2023

RACE 7 (R344) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

The Stewards today (30^th April 2023) concluded an Inquiry into the riding of TK STAR (Z Khairil) in the above race. After hearing the evidence of Jockey Z Khairil and Trainer T Asogan, the rider and trainer of TK STAR respectively, and taking into consideration the Medical Report which confirmed that Jockey Z Khairil had sustained an injury to his right shoulder in an earlier race (Race 5 on the same day), the Stewards accepted his explanation. However, Jockey Z Khairil was warned that he should report to the Stewards anything that may affect the performance or chances of his horse in any race and he should seek medical advice immediately if he sustains an injury in a race.

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

PERAK APRIL RACE MEETING 2023, DAY 2, SATURDAY – 15^TH APRIL 2023

RACE 4 (R407) CLASS 4(B) -1300m (lc) CALLISTO HANDICAP

Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of TAUBOSS subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence against the one (1) year disqualification and fine of RM30,000/- imposed under MRA Rule 44(8) as read with MRA Rule 44(8)(a).

His application for a Stay of Sentence was NOT granted and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 30^TH APRIL 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	DAWNBREAKER	Sore off fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	LEEDSTHEWAY	Bruised off fore heel	Vet examination
4	MR ALEJANDRO	Sore off fore foot/nail prick	Vet examination
7	DRAGON CAVALLO	Bruised near fore suspensory	Vet examination
7	EXDREAM	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	WINNER’S EUPHORIA	Bruised back	Vet examination
8	CITY KNIGHT	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
8	VICTOREM	Sole bruise off fore	Vet examination
9	GOLD SKY EXPRESS	Nail prick near fore foot	Vet examination
9	WASHINGTON	Stone bruise off fore	Vet examination
10	CHIPS	Respiratory infection	Vet examination

PNTC, SUNDAY, 30^TH APRIL 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	ULURU	Vet examination
1	SPEEDY SWALLOW	1 starting stall test
1	ATLANTIC ARROW	Bleeder’s test (3 months)
4	QIJI DIAMOND	1000M & vet examination
6	TESORO PUBLICO	1000M & vet examination
7	VIETNAM CAPTAIN	1000M & vet examination
7	BLAZE PEGASUS	1 starting stall test (to be ridden unaided to the start)
7	GOLD SKY BILLION	1 starting stall test

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1	Trainer HY Cheng	ANOTHER SHOW	30/4/2023	500/-	152(5)(a)
R5	App Z Syafifie	BRING IT WIN	Suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)
Follow-up(s)	R7	EMPHATIC (App S Sia)

Penang Meeting – 26 March 2023

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG LATE MARCH MEETING 2023

SUNDAY, 26^TH MARCH 2023

STATE OF TRACK: GOOD

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	HENG KINGDOM	M Ewe	V Espindola	Medical
6	LEGEND NINETY TWO	M Ewe	HK Cheng	Medical
6	SUPREMO LEX	App WW Cheah	App R Ruwaidy	Medical
7	SUNTZU	M Ewe	SS Vanan	Medical
8	AYAAN	Z Khairil	R Narendran	Medical
8	YOU ARE GENIUS	M Ewe	SS Vanan	Medical
8	TOP TURF	App WW Cheah	App P Haris	Medical

RACE 1 (R338) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M

Emergency acceptor, CHER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to remove the use of cross nose-band and blinker pacifier on SONG RIVER (App WW Cheah) within the stipulated time.

BIG BUS (App P Haris) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start.

ULURU (HS Gill) was restless, hesitated and fly-jumped, resulting in its rider losing his near side iron and was slow into stride.

DAWNBREAKER (V Espindola) was slow into stride.

Passing the 700M-mark, MAGIC SEVENTY TWO (App A Azizi) dipped, dislodging its rider. App A Azizi reported that the gelding clipped the heels of ALWRICH (HK Cheng). App A Azizi was checked by the Club Medical Officer and was certified fit to continue riding for the remainder o the day.

Post-race veterinary examinations of ULURU, POWER EXPRESS (AK Lim) and DAWNBREAKER revealed no obvious abnormality. DAWNBREAKER 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	GURNEY DRIVE	KP Lim	1:23.7	–
2^nd	2	ATLANTIC ARROW	Z Khairil	–	4 ¼
3^rd	7	BIG POWER	KC Tham	–	1 ½
4^th	3	ALWRICH	HK Cheng	–	Neck

RACE 2 (R339) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M

Emergency acceptors, PERFECT MISSION and JET BLACK were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

RAISE ME UP, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JULIUS CAESAR (M Ewe) jumped awkwardly and was slow into stride.

BAGHDAD (Z Khairil) and FIRE AWAY (HS Gill) bumped on jumping.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of INVICTUS WARRIOR, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of INVICTUS WARRIOR 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.

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

Post-race veterinary examinations of FIRE AWAY and JULIUS CAESAR revealed no obvious abnormality. JULIUS CAESAR which raced poorly,will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Jockey SS Vanan was questioned regarding his ride on BRING IT WIN. He stated that his riding instruction was to race in mid-field position, however his mount was racing keenly and he was trapped wide. His explanation was noted. However, he was warned to ride his mount in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	14	CASTLE CHOICE	S Anandan	1:24.0	–
2^nd	8	RISE OF THE LEGEND	V Espindola	–	1
3^rd	11	SUNNY FIGHTER	AK Lim	–	Head
4^th	3	GOLDEN SHOW	R Narendran	–	1 ½

RACE 3 (R340) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for HENG KINGDOM (V Espindola).

RULE THE WORLD (HS Gill) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

RULE THE WORLD and SHANGHAI CAPTAIN (KP Lim) bumped at about the 150M-mark.

HENG KINGDOM raced wide throughout the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGIC CITY (S Anandan) and HENG KINGDOM revealed no obvious abnormality.

The Stewards questioned Jockey V Espindola regarding his ride on HENG KINGDOM. He stated that this horse was very lazy and hung out on the turn. He was warned against the practice of covering unnecessary ground in future and was advised to ride his mount in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SHANGHAI CAPTAIN	KP Lim	1:36.5	–
2^nd	5	RULE THE WORLD	HS Gill	–	Short head
3^rd	7	BACK TO THE FUTURE	App Z Syafifie	–	3 ¼
4^th	1	AIR BOSS	Z Khairil	–	2 ¾

RACE 4 (R341) BANDED 51-74 – 1300M

(SET WEIGHTS) (ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)

VIETNAM CAPTAIN which was up 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

SOMAR (App A Azizi) and BLAZE PEGASUS (App Z Syafifie) were both slow into stride.

SOMAR showed no pace despite being urged.

Post-race veterinary examinations of VIETNAM CAPTAIN (KP Lim) and SOMAR revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	QIJI DIAMOND	Z Khairil	1:16.5	–
2^nd	1	FINAL TOUCH	V Espindola	–	2
3^rd	2	LIM’S DASHING	HS Gill	–	½
4^th	5	SILENT BOSS	HK Cheng	–	¾

RACE 5 (R342) CLASS 4 (A) – 1200M

Emergency acceptor, GOOD LUCK CHARM was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Passing the 1100M-mark, MR AK (R Narendran) laid in onto DIRECTOR (App P Haris), resulting in MATILDA (App N Sharonnizam) which was racing on the inside, having to steady.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KRATOS (HS Gill) returned lame near hind and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

A post-race veterinary examination of TORNADO PEGASUS (App A Azizi) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey V Espindola rode his 151^st winner on GOLDEN SARDINE in this race and as such, will not be entitled to any claim with effect from Monday, 27^th March 2023.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	GOLDEN SARDINE	V Espindola	1:10.2	–
2^nd	13	NOVA FACTOR	SS Vanan	–	½
3^rd	1	GOLD SKY BILLION	KC Tham	–	1 ¼
4^th	5	OUD WOOD	App Z Syafifie	–	1 ¾

RACE 6 (R343) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M

(WEIGHT-FOR-AGE)

Trainer HY Cheng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for LEGEND NINETY TWO (HK Cheng).

SUPREMO LEX (App R Ruwaidy) jumped awkwardly, brushing the outside gate and was slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	6	SIMLONG BEACH	S Salee	1:09.8	–
2^nd	5	MISS THYRA	Z Khairil	–	½
3^rd	2	LEGEND NINETY TWO	HK Cheng	–	2 ¾
4^th	1	JAMES BOND	KC Tham	–	Nose

RACE 7 (R344) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M

SUNTZU 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.

PURPLE RAIN (HS Gill) was slow into stride.

BLUE EYED BOY (S Saddam) showed no pace despite being urged.

At approximately the 150M-mark, SIVAJI ROCKET (App A Azizi) laid inwards under the whip and carried BARBARIAN (AK Lim) and PIT BULL (KC Tham) inwards. App A Azizi, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, T Asogan, was shown the video of his ride over the concluding stages and was warned to keep his mount on a straight course in future, failing which action may be taken.

The saddle on SUNTZU (SS Vanan) slipped back in the running.

A post-race veterinary examination of TK STAR (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.

An Inquiry into the riding of TK STAR (Z Khairil) will be held at a date to be fixed.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	2	SIVAJI ROCKET	App A Azizi	1:04.1	–
2^nd	4	BARBARIAN	AK Lim	–	½
3^rd	1	PIT BULL	KC Tham	–	½
4^th	7	D’GREAT EFFORT	V Espindola	–	1 ½

RACE 8 (R345) CLASS 5 (B) – 1100M

MERRY BELL and THE GRAY MAN, which were both down 15kgs in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

D’GREAT CHANCE (KC Tham) jumped awkwardly outwards, NEW GARDEN (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped, resulting in both geldings being slow into stride.

YOU ARE GENIUS (SS Vanan) was caught wide in the early and middle stages.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	4	D’GREAT EMPRESS	App Z Syafifie	1:05.2	–
2^nd	10	TOP TURF	App P Haris	–	1 ¼
3^rd	3	DARK WIZARD	KP Lim	–	Neck
4^th	6	D’GREAT CHANCE	KC Tham	–	1

GENERAL REPORT(S)

POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):

4^TH MARCH 2023

PENANG EARLY MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 16^th March 2023 (V23/034) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 17 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above- mentioned race meeting were received on 6^th March 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

4^THMARCH 2023

PENANG EARLY MARCH MEETING 2023

The report dated 16^th March 2023 (V23/035) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 6^th March 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.

PNTC – SUNDAY, 26^TH MARCH 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
1	LEESTOWN EXPRESS	Bruised near fore fetlock	Vet examination
1	LEEDSTHEWAY	Sore back	Vet examination
1	PENANG MAN	Bruised near hind sole	Vet examination
3	LAGO DE COMO	Bruised off fore fetlock
4	ACROBAT	Bruised back
6	EKRAAR PHOENIX	Knocked off fore tendon
7	ASIAN JET	Bruised near fore fetlock

PNTC, SUNDAY, 26^TH MARCH 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	DAWNBREAKER	1000M & vet examination
2	RAISE ME UP	Vet examination
2	INVICTUS WARRIOR & JULIUS CAESAR	1000M & vet examination each
3	Nil
4	Nil
5	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	Vet examination
5	KRATOS	1000M & vet examination
6	Nil
7	Nil
8	Nil

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1	Trainer HS Lim	SONG RIVER	26/3/2023	250/-	152(5)(a)
R3	Trainer HY Cheng	HENG KINGDOM	26/3/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
R6	Trainer HY Cheng	LEGEND NINETY TWO	26/3/2023	100/-	65(5)(c)
Suspension (s)	Nil
Follow-up(s)	R7	Jockey Z Khairil (TK STAR).

Penang Meeting – 4 March 2023

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG MARCH MEETING 2023

SATURDAY, 4^TH MARCH 2023

STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING

Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward – Acting Chairman), Mr David Anthony Fisher (Racing Steward) and Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)

Change of Rider(s):

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	TOP TURF	S Saddam	App S Sia	Stewards’ order
5	BACK TO THE FUTURE	AK Lim	HS Gill	Flight delay
7	DAWNBREAKER	Unfixed	S Ruzaini	EA

RACE 1 (R244) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M

Trainer S Shanmugam was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for nominating Jockey S Saddam to ride TOP TURF without obtaining prior permission from the Stewards as required.

As there was no suitable rider available, the Stewards permitted App S Sia to replace Jockey S Saddam as the rider of TOP TURF.

FUNKADELIC (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly outwards and bumped LEEDSTHEWAY (App R Nuqman) at the start.

Passing the 1000M-mark, YOU ARE SPECIAL (M Ewe) had to steady when D’GREAT EMPRESS (App Z Syafifie) rolled inwards. App Z Syafifie, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, K Ananthen, was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

DARK WIZARD (S Ruzaini) raced keenly in the early and middle stages and was difficult to settle.

TOP TURF raced wide in the early and middle stages and entered the home straight wide.

LEEDSTHEWAY was inconvenienced when racing tight on the inside of BRIGHT SUN (HK Cheng) at approximately the 150M-mark.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FUNKADELIC returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	8	BIG POWER	SS Vanan	1:11.2	–
2^nd	5	D’GREAT EMPRESS	App Z Syafifie	–	Head
3^rd	4	YOU ARE SPECIAL	M Ewe	–	1 ½
4^th	9	LEEDSTHEWAY	App R Nuqman	–	Head

RACE 2 (R245) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M

ALESSIA BEAUTY (Z Khairil) brushed the outside gate on jumping and bumped CHIPS (App Z Syafifie).

ALESSIA BEAUTY, CHIPS and PENANG GENERAL (S Saddam) were all slow into stride.

ALESSIA BEAUTY and LEESTOWN EXPRESS (App R Nuqman) raced wide rounding the turn and into the straight.

At about the 800M-mark, D’GREAT CHANCE (App N Shahronnizam) took the turn awkwardly.

Jockeys S Ruzaini, S Saddam and HS Gill, the respective rider of TWILL GUY, PENANG GENERAL and THE GRAY MAN, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of PENANG GENERAL and THE GRAY MAN revealed no obvious abnormality. TWILL GUY returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

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

Trainer K Coetzee, when questioned regarding the improved performance of YOU ARE GENIUS (M Ewe) today, stated that gelding managed to get a good jump and raced with the pace. He also attributed the improvement to the weak field and the yielding track today. His 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	10	YOU ARE GENIUS	M Ewe	1:11.6	–
2^nd	3	PURPLE RAIN	App WW Cheah	–	½
3^rd	6	CHIPS	App Z Syafifie	–	Nose
4^th	8	ASIAN JET	S Salee	–	1 ¾

RACE 3 (R246) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M

BRING IT WIN (S Salee) was slow into stride.

CASTLE CHOICE (App R Nuqman) entered the home straight wide and finished the race wide.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PITT BULL (KC Tham) returned with a small cut on its lower lip.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	PITT BULL	KC Tham	1:11.0	–
2^nd	1	QIJI LOVE	App R Ruwaidy	–	1
3^rd	4	TK STAR	Z Khairil	–	1 ¼
4^th	9	LOYALTY’S ANGEL	S Saddam	–	Short head

RACE 4 (R247) BANDED 62-89 (SW) – 1200M

[ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED]

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

NOVA FALCON and VIETNAM CAPTAIN which were down 18kgs and 23kgs 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.

XENA (S Ruzaini) and NOVA FALCON (App S Sia) were both slow into stride.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	3	BIG DOCTOR	App R Nuqman	1:09.4	–
2^nd	1	XENA	S Ruzaini	–	Head
3^rd	4	CHINA CAPTAIN	KP Lim	–	1 ½
4^th	7	VIETNAM CAPTAIN	App R Ruwaidy	–	3 ½

RACE 5 (R248) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M

Jockey AK Lim encountered a flight delay en route to the Club and as such, the Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace him on BACK TO THE FUTURE.

EKRAAR PHOENIX (S Ruzaini) fly-jumped and was slow to begin.

HARLEY FLAME (S Salee) was eased up from about the 500M-mark and collapsed at the 450M-mark. Jockey S Salee was exempted from weighing-in.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed that HARLEY FLAME bled, collapsed and died on the track.

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	BALL AND CHAIN	S Saddam	1:16.8	–
2^nd	4	MYSTERIOUS CAPTAIN	KP Lim	–	¾
3^rd	11	REBORN GENERAL	V Espindola	–	½
4^th	8	MATILDA	App Z Syafifie	–	2

RACE 6 (R249) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M

LEGACY ROAR (KC Tham) reared as the start was effected and was slow to begin.

At approximately the 1200M-mark, GOLDEN SARDINE (V Espindola) and BLAZE PEGASUS (AK Lim) raced tight.

AIR BOSS (HS Gill) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

SHENG PROISIR (App R Ruwaidy) raced wide entering the home straight.

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

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LEGACY ROAR 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.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	5	GOLDEN SARDINE	V Espindola	1:16.4	–
2^nd	6	OUD WOOD	App N Shahronnizam	–	2 ½
3^rd	1	GOLD SKY BILLION	App Z Syafifie	–	½
4^th	10	MAGIC CITY	Z Khairil	–	1 ½

RACE 7 (R250) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M

THE JEWELLER and CAPE LINCOLN, both course scratchings as they had sustained sole bruise near fore and cellulitis off hind cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Acting on the Club Veterinary Surgeon’s report that DAWNBREAKER (S Ruzaini) was showing early signs of colic, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.03 pm. DAWNBREAKER will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MYSTICAL STAR (SS Vanan) was slow into stride.

At approximately the 250M-mark, MGR ROCKET (Z Khairil) rolled in away from the whip, inconveniencing ALWRICH (HK Cheng) and JET BLACK (App R Ruwaidy). Jockey Z Khairil was shown the video of the incident and was warned to exercise more care when shifting ground. In addition, the Stewards advised that they were not entirely happy with his vigour in the home straight and he was warned to ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

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

Placing	Horse number	Horse	Rider	Time	Distance [length(s)]
1^st	7	RISE OF THE LEGEND	V Espindola	1:38.7	–
2^nd	6	GURNEY DRIVE	KP Lim	–	¾
3^rd	13	DAVINCI	App S Sia	–	1 ½
4^th	4	SUNNY FIGHTER	M Ewe	–	¾

GENERAL REPORT(S)

PNTC TRACKWORK – TUESDAY, 28^TH FEBRUARY 2023

Trainer K Ananthen was fined RM200/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for allowing his track riders on GURNEY DRIVE and HARLEY FLAME to do slow work on Track II (Grass) which was designated for fast work only at about 9.32 am on Tuesday, 28^th February 2023.

PNTC – SATURDAY, 4^TH MARCH 2023
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race	Horse(s)	Finding/Reason	Test(s)	Remark(s)
3	INVICTUS WARRIOR	Knocked near fore fetlock	Vet examination
4	QIJI ACHEEVA	Bruised off fore sole	Vet examination
7	INTROIT	Bruised off fore fetlock	Vet examination
7	KING OF GLORY	Bruised off fore suspensory ligament	Vet examination

PNTC, SATURDAY, 4^H MARCH 2023
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race	Horse(s)	Test(s) Imposed	Remarks
1	FUNKADELIC	1000M & vet examination
2	TWILL GUY	1000M & vet examination
4	DISTINCTIVE DARCI	Vet examination
6	LEGACY ROAR	Bleeder’s Test (3 months)
7	THE JEWELLER, CAPE LINCOLN & DAWNBREAKER	Vet examination each

SUMMARY
Fine(s)	Name of Licensee	Horse name	Date of Fine imposed	Fine amount (RM)	MRA Rule/Regulation
R1 4/3/2023	Trainer S Shanmugam	TOP TURF	4/3/2023	1,000/-	152(5)(a)
PNTC Trackwork 28/2/2023	Trainer K Ananthen	GURNEY DRIVE & HARLEY FLAME	4/3/2023	200/-	152(5)(a)