KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG
PENANG TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG APRIL MEETING 2017 – 2
ND DAY, SUNDAY
23
RD APRIL 2017
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David Anthony Fisher (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Philip
Anderson (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Lee Seng He, Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr
Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
Change of Rider(s):
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
1 POLO GAGA M Ganeesh F Yap Medical
2 MR VICTORY S Salee L Sofhan Medical
4 PROFESSOR X S Salee L Sofhan Medical
5 CRAZY CLUB S Salee J Shankar Medical
6 RED SAPPHIRE Lou Ho HS Gill Medical
8 ZAC SUGGESTION S Salee F Yap Medical
8 LAZAROO Lou Ho S Thai Yang Medical
8 SILENT DREAMS M Ganeesh M Yusri Medical
RACE 1 (R520) CLASS 5 – 1100M
COSTNER which was down 26kgs 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 R Lines was fined RM 100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the
declared colours on NO MONEY NO TALK (S Ruzaini).
Light rain fell prior to the race and steady rain fell during the running of this race.
Shortly after the start, SECRET SPICE (App S Rosmizan) and BLACK SEQUALO (App
CC Foo) were tightened when EASY AHEAD (M Zairi) jumped awkwardly outwards
and NO MONEY NO TALK shifted inwards.
GREEN TRACER (HK Cheng) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
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GREEN TRACER and BLACK SEQUALO were caught wide rounding the turn.
Approaching the 800M, TEEN ANGEL (SS Vanan) had to steady when VINTAGE
VERDOT (S Thai Yang) which was racing keen, shifted outwards. BLACK SEQUALO
which was following, had to steady outwards.
VINTAGE VERDOT and BLACK SEQUALO entered the home straight wide.
Passing the 200M, App S Rosmizan, the rider of SECRET SPICE, dropped his whip. He
was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip.
App S Rosmizan, the rider of SECRET SPICE, dropped his off side rein over the
concluding stages.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BLACK SEQUALO, ZAC GALLANT (S Sandana)
and COSTNER (App KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality. ZAC GALLANT
was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
An Inquiry into the riding and handling of IKTO by Jockey Lou Ho will be held at a date
to be fixed.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st NO MONEY NO TALK S Ruzaini 1:05.3 –
2
nd UNCLE GLORY S Anandan – 1 ¼
3
rd SECRET SPICE App S Rosmizan – 1
4
th VINTAGE VERDOT S Thai Yang – Neck
RACE 2 (R521) CLASS 5 – 1100M
WARSHIP, a course scratching as it had colic, will be required to pass a veterinary
examination before being declared to race again.
BLACK RAIN and AGUERO which were both up 16kgs in body weight since their last
runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit
to start.
Trainer R Lines was fined RM 100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the
declared colours on KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (S Ruzaini).
MR VICTORY (L Sofhan) fly-jumped at the start, brushed the outside gate and was slow
to begin.
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SUPER GOOD (Lou Ho) jumped awkwardly outwards at the start and bumped BLACK
RAIN (F Yap) which stumbled.
Passing the 800M, HENNESSY DRAGON (S Anandan) was tightened for room when
BLACK RAIN rolled inwards onto SOUTH EMPEROR (App Z Khairil) which in turn
was carried inwards onto EXPLOSIVE FORCE (App KC Wong). Jockey F Yap was
shown the video replay of this incident and was warned to exercise more care when
shifting ground in future.
Q NINE MAC (S Thai Yang) took the home turn wide and entered the home straight
wide.
At about the 50M, EXPLOSIVE FORCE switched over the heels of BLACK RAIN for
clear running.
Jockey WK Yan, the rider of GOLDEN SAND, will be shown the video replay of the
finish and warned that he must ride all his mounts out fully to the finish of the race. In
issuing this warning, the Stewards were satisfied that GOLDEN SAND could not have
beaten the winner.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIZEN BROTHER (App S Saddam) returned
exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, CIZEB BROTHER will be required
to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of Q NINE MAC and SUPER GOOD revealed no
obvious abnormality. Both geldings were Impounded for further veterinary and
analytical examination.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL S Ruzaini 1:04.3 –
2
nd GOLDEN SAND WK Yan – 3 ½
3
rd BLACK RAIN F Yap – Head
4
th EXPLOSIVE FORCE App KC Wong – ¾
RACE 3 (R522) CLASS 4 – 1200M
SOUTHERN HUSSLER, a course scratching as it had generalized skin allergy, will be
required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BRILLIANT DEAL and MOGAN’S PET which were up 40 kgs and 18 kgs respectively
in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior
to the race and were passed fit to start.
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SUPERB SEVEN which was down 16 kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked
by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
At the start, CANDY CRUSH (TM Wan), SUPERB SEVEN (HK Cheng) and POLO
BOY (F Yap) came together.
At about the 1000M, GOOD MUMMY (App KC Wong) was inconvenienced when
tightened on the inside of SUPERB SEVEN which received some pressure from
BRILLIANT DEAL (M Zairi) which in turn received some pressure from PROBABLY
(S Ruzaini).
At about the 250M, FLAMING FIREHEART (App S Saddam) switched outwards
around the heels of GOOD MUMMY for a clear run.
At about the 200M, GOOD MUMMY switched outwards around the heels of
BRILLIANT DEAL for a clear run.
The saddle on CLASSIC KING (App J Daniel) slipped backwards during the running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CLASSIC KING and ANAK WARRIOR
(L Sofhan) revealed no obvious abnormality. CLASSIC KING was Impounded for
further veterinary and analytical examination.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st PROBABLY S Ruzaini 1:09.7 –
2
nd POLO BOY F Yap – ¾
3
rd BIG TSUNAMI App Z Khairil – Neck
4
th SUPERB SEVEN HK Cheng – ¾
RACE 4 (R523) ENRICH STAKES A – 1200M
(SET-WEIGHTS)
At the start, HOLY EMPIRE (App S Rosmizan) hesitated and was slow to begin.
PEACEFUL WARRIOR (App CT Lee) stood and was slow to begin.
STAR QUALITY (App J Daniel) showed no early pace.
IMPEL (S Ruzaini) drifted inwards under pressure over the concluding stages of the race.
Jockey L Sofhan, the rider of PROFESSOR X, reported that his mount was not striding
out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. The
gelding was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
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A post-race veterinary examination of PEACEFUL WARRIOR revealed no obvious
abnormality.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st WORLD HARMONY App Z Khairil 1:09.1 –
2
nd IMPEL S Ruzaini – Nose
3
rd ALL SERENE CK Tan – 2 ¼
4
th HARRYS PAL App T Krisna – ¾
RACE 5 (R524) CLASS 3 – 1400M
This race was rescheduled to start at 4.00 pm.
Shortly after the start, CRAZY CLUB (J Shankar) rolled outwards and brushed HELLO
SAYANG (App KC Wong).
HALO INSPIRE (S Sandana) raced keenly and was difficult to settle in the back straight.
PERFECT PEARL (TM Wan) was caught wide on the outside of CRAZY CLUB
rounding the turn into the home straight.
In the concluding stages, STREET TEASE (J Chuah) steadied when racing tight on the
inside of BRAVE MALALA (App J Daniel) which drifted inwards.
A post-race veterinary examination of STAR CHOICE (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious
abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (CK Tan) revealed
no obvious abnormality except that the gelding returned having cast its near fore plate.
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical
examination.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st WINDCHASER HK Cheng 1:22.0 –
2
nd BRAVE MALALA App J Daniel – 2 ½
3
rd STREET TEASE J Chuah – 1 ½
4
th HELLO SAYANG App KC Wong – 1 ½
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RACE 6 (R525) CLASS 4 – 1600M
WENONA’S LEGACY, a course scratching as it had a nail prick near fore foot, will be
required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
This race was rescheduled to start at 4.30 pm.
At the start, App J Daniel, the rider of CLASSIC ARROW, lost the use of his near side
stirrup iron which he regained shortly afterwards.
Shortly after the start, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of RED SAPPHIRE, lost the use of his
near side leather which became undone. Thereafter he was unable to assist his mount
throughout the race.
Shortly after the start, CARBON COPY (M Yusri) rolled outwards, carrying V
RESPECT U (S Sandana) outwards onto GREENSTONE (J Shankar) and became
unbalanced.
Shortly after the 300M, SACRED KLASS (App T Krisna) rolled outwards and brushed
SOCOTRA (CK Tan).
MAZANDARAN (App AM Aizat) drifted outwards under pressure in the concluding
stages.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that V RESPECT U returned lame near 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 CARBON COPY revealed no obvious
abnormality. The gelding was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical
examination.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App AM Aizat, in the presence of his Acting Master,
Trainer F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule
44(9)(a)(ii) in that whilst riding MAZANDARAN rounding the first turn at
approximately the 1400M, he allowed his horse to shift inwards sharply, carrying
SACRED KLASS onto I’M A GENIUS (App S Saddam) which was racing on the inside
running rail and had to be checked. After considering all the evidence and submissions
by Trainer F Maynard and App AM Aizat, App AM Aizat was suspended from riding in
races for three (3) Malaysian race days with effect from Monday, 24th April 2017 and to
expire on Sunday, 7th May 2017, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of
Appeal (5.05 pm).
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Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st MAZANDARAN App AM Aizat 1:36.6 –
2
nd RUNFORIT S Ruzaini – 1 ¼
3
rd SACRED KLASS App T Krisna – Short head
4
th SOCOTRA CK Tan – 2 ¼
RACE 7 (R526) CLASS 5 – 1400M
This race was rescheduled to start at 5.05 pm.
POWERFUL FIGHTER (Lou Ho) was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4.39 pm as
there was no suitable replacement rider available.
At about the 1300M, SWISS BANK (HS Gill) steadied from a tightly bunched field.
At approximately the 1200M, BIG EGO (J Chuah) and PROPITIONS GOLD
(S Anandan) were crowded for galloping room when tightened between MATA MATA
(App CT Lee) which drifted inwards, and ROYAL CHOICE (HK Cheng) which was
turned outwards.
At about the 1100M, BIG EGO and SERPICO (TM Wan) were both inconvenienced
when PROPITIONS GOLD ran about.
At about the 200M, App Z Khairil, the rider of DROUGHT, dropped his near side rein.
BIG EGO which raced poorly and tailed off will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet)
before being declared to race again.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that BIG EGO returned having cast its off hind plate.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st MATA MATA App CT Lee 1:23.8 –
2
nd BLADEMEISTER S Ruzaini – Neck
3
rd SERPICO TM Wan – 1 ½
4
th HOME RUN HERO S Thai Yang – Neck
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RACE 8 (R527) CLASS 5 – 1400M

This race was rescheduled to start at 5.40 pm.
ALACARTE (S Ruzaini) jumped awkwardly inwards at the start.
LEAP OF FAITH (App J Daniel) threw its head, jumped awkwardly at the start and was
slow to begin.
At about the 1000M, LUCOSTAR (J Shankar) appeared to break down, eased off from
the field and was taken out of the race. RAINBOW FISH (App L De Souza) and
ALACARTE which were following, both had to take evasive action in this incident.
Jockey S Thai Yang, the rider of LAZAROO, was fined RM250/- for negligence under
MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 1100M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCKY MONEY (App CT Lee) and ALACARTE
revealed no obvious abnormality. LUCKY MONEY was Impounded for further
veterinary and analytical examination.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that LUCOSTAR fractured its near fore medial
sesamoid bone and was humanely euthanized.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1
st SILENT DREAMS M Yusri 1:24.3 –
2
nd GOOD CODE App R Ruwaidy – Nose
3
rd LAZAROO S Thai Yang – 1
4
th ANAK PENANG L Sofhan – 1
GENERAL REPORT(S)
INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED J-6186 WHICH WAS
TAKEN FROM JOCKEY J DE SOUZA ON 18
th MARCH 2017 AT THE PENANG
TURF CLUB MARCH MEETING 2017 AND RETURNED POSITIVE TO
“EPHEDRINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE
MRA RULES
The Stewards today (23rd April 2017) concluded an Inquiry into the above matter at the
Penang Turf Club. Evidence were taken from Jockey J De Souza and Miss Chan Sue
Hay, Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory.
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Jockey J De Souza was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) and the
particulars of the charge were that a urine sample coded J-6186, submitted by him on 18
th
March 2017 at the Penang Turf Club March Meeting 2017, upon analysis, revealed the
presence of “Ephedrine”, which is a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account all the evidence, his previous
record and mitigating factors. Jockey J De Souza was suspended from riding in races
for a period of three (3) months, consecutive to his current suspension, i.e. with effect
from Saturday, 6th May 2017 to expire on Saturday, 5
th August 2017, both days inclusive.
In addition, Jockey J De Souza was fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 44(2) for leaving
the race course early without Stewards’ permission on 18th March 2017.
He was informed of his Right of Appeal (1.30 pm).
NB: On 21st April 2017, Usains Biomics Laboratory confirmed that a clearing sample
submitted by Jockey De Souza was negative to any prohibited substance and in
view of this, the Stewards have permitted Jockey J De Souza to continue riding
trackwork and barrier trials with effect from Monday, 24th April 2017.
On 23rd April 2017, Jockey J De Souza subsequently lodged an Appeal against the
decision and penalty imposed by the Stipendiary Stewards. In addition, he applied for a
Stay of Sentence which was denied by the Stipendiary Stewards.
Jockey J De Souza subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal to the Racing Stewards
against being denied a Stay.
The Appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 23RD APRIL 2017
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
1 MARINI WALTZ Bruised near fore
cannon
Vet examination
1 D’GREAT VICTORY Lame off hind 1000M & vet
examination
2 WINGED FOOT Swollen lips Vet examination
3 SATELLITE GENIUS Sole bruise off fore Vet examination
4 SHOWBOY Sore right knee Vet examination
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4 MIA Bruised near fore foot Vet examination
4 MESSI Fever Vet examination
5 LUCK SUCCESS Respiratory allergy Vet examination
6 FLIGHT OFTHE SAKER Bruised off fore fetlock Vet examination
6 ROYAL EXPLORER Skin allergy Vet examination
6 ALLIED MARINE Bruised near hind
fetlock
Vet examination
6 LORD OF SHANGHAI Wound both fore Vet examination
7 CUTTING TORCH Bruised near fore foot Vet examination
8 EMPEROR QIAN LONG Sole bruise near fore Vet examination
PNTC, SUNDAY, 23RD APRIL 2017
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Imposed
1 Nil
2 WARSHIP Vet examination
2 CIZEN BROTHER 1000M & vet examination
3 SOUTHERN HUSSLER Vet examination
4 Nil
5 Nil
6 WENONA’S LEGACY Vet examination
6 V RESPECT U 1000M & vet examination
7 BIG EGO 1000M & vet examination
8 Nil
SUMMARY
Fine(s) R1 Trainer R Lines (NO MONEY NO TALK) – fined
RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to
produce the declared colours.
R1 App S Rosmizan (SECRET SPICE) – fined RM250/-
under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping whip.