Penang 3 February Meeting

KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG

PENANG TURF CLUB

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG FEBRUARY MEETING 2018 –  1ST DAY, SATURDAY,

3RD FEBRUARY 2018

STATE OF TRACK:   GOOD

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

SAND LANE

App AM Aizat

Unfixed

2

ZENIDEKKA

App S Saddam

Unfixed

6

WINGED FOOT

S Anandan

App CK Khaw

Medical

7

HENNESSY DRAGON

S Anandan

R Rueven

Medical

9

V RESPECT U

S Anandan

R Rueven

Medical

RACE 1 (R144) CLASS 5 – 1100M

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

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

Emergency acceptor, BEAUTY ADMIRE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

HOME RUN HERO (HS Gill) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.

DYNAMIC TRIO  (App W Faizal) stumbled on jumping away and as a consequence, App W Faizal was unbalanced for a short distance and shortly afterwards, DYNAMIC TRIO bumped heavily SUPER RED (J Mallyon), resulting in App W Faizal becoming unbalanced further.  

EAGLE SOAR (App L De Souza) had to be steadied at about the 100M to avoid the heels of SAND LANE (App AM Aizat) and shifted inwards to obtain a clear run. 

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EXPLOSIVE FORCE (App KC Tham) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of DYNAMIC TRIO and DUBLEO BEAUTY (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.  DYNAMIC TRIO was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination. 

Trainer B Ng was advised that a warning had been placed on WARN YOU MAN (App M Hanif) to improve its barrier manners or action will be taken in future.

The Stewards questioned Trainer HS Lim with regard to the improved performance of SAND LANE.  He explained that he considered the horse was better suited by the distance of 1100M and it was racing on “Good” going.   His explanation was noted.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

SAND LANE

App AM Aizat

1:04.8

2nd

UNCLE GLORY

App S Saddam

½

3rd

ANAK PENANG

Lou Ho

Short head

4th

EAGLE SOAR

App L De Souza

         1

RACE 2 (R145)  CLASS 5  – 1100M          

HEAVENLY GIFT, a course scratching as it had a sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptor, KNIGHT HARLOOK was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

ZENIDEKKA which was up 39kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

D’GREAT EMPRESS (HK Cheng) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and pass fit to race.

WAR LORD (R Woodworth) jumped away awkwardly at the start.

D’GREAT SHINE (App KC Wong) and SCOTTIE (HS Gill) were slow into stride. 

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HOW HUGE 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.

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

The Stewards questioned Jockey R Woodworth, the rider of WAR LORD and Trainer Nor Azman, the trainer of WAR LORD regarding the gelding’s poor performance.  Jockey R Woodworth stated that after an awkward jump, he was able to lead as instructed.  However on entering the straight, WAR LORD failed to respond to his riding and commenced to weaken.  Trainer Nor Azman could offer no tangle explanation apart from the fact that today’s going was “Good”.  A post-race veterinary examination of WAR LORD revealed no obvious abnormality.  WAR LORD was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.                          

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance length(s)]

1st

ANAK WARRIOR

Lou Ho

1:04.4

2nd

SUPER GOOD

App CK Khaw

 

Nose

3rd

HOW HUGE

S Salee

1

4th

BIRRALEE ROAD

App W Faizal

         Neck

RACE 3 (R146) CLASS 5 – 1300M

GOLDEN EMPIRE and CASPER, both course scratchings as they had sustained a sore back and a bruised near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

BLACK DIAMOND 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.

ORANGE (HK Cheng) was slow to begin.

PRINCE ISLANDER (Z Khairil) was very slow to begin.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BAZINGA (App S Rosmizan) and DETERMINE TO WIN (App M Hanif) revealed no obvious abnormality.  DETERMINE TO WIN was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App M Hanif, the rider of DETERMINE TO WIN, in the presence of his Master, Trainer J Tan,  pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that from the 150M to the 100M, he commenced to shift inwards, tightening and eventually causing BLACK DIAMOND (App KC Tham) to check and lose ground.  App M Hanif was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days with effect from Sunday, 4th February 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 11th February 2018, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.45pm).  His application for deferment of this suspension under MRA Rule 48(5) was denied.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

SUVARNABHUMI

App CK Khaw

1:17.4

2nd  

 PRINCE ISLANDER

Z Khairil

2 ½

2nd

BLADEMEISTER

TM Wan

Dead heat

4th

HANDSOME BOSS

J Chuah

         Neck

RACE 4 (R147) CLASS 5 – 1300M

Emergency acceptors, SONIC-X and COLONEL LINCOLN were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

This race was rescheduled to start at 3.30 pm.

TONGARIRO (App KC Wong) dislodged its rider en route to the start, was apprehended, checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race. 

KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL (App AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head up. 

ENDURANCE (F Yap) raced ungenerously in the early stages and was difficult to settle.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PRETTY ABLE (App KC Tham) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again. 

App AM Aizat, the rider of KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding returned cut into off fore frog.  KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

App KC Wong, the rider of rider, of TONGARIRO, reported that he broke his whip during the running of the race.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BLIXEM (App S Rosmizan) and ENDURANCE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [Length(s)]

1st

TONGARIRO

App KC Wong

1:16.4

2nd

JUST NAME IT

CK Tan

Head

3rd

MR WHYTE

App M Hanif

¾

4th

ANGELFIRE

S Anandan

         1 ½

RACE 5 (R148) CLASS 4 – 1600M 

MAGICAL TALENT, a course scratching as it had fever, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

JOYFUL 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.

CARBON COPY (App J Daniel) was slow into stride.

ALASAMO dislodged its rider, Jockey S Anandan on pulling up.  Jockey S Anandan was exempted from weighing in under MRA Rule 21(1) and was taken to hospital for further observation.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MOLLY BROWNE (HK Cheng), MYSTICAL STAR     (R Woodworth) and ARIF (S Salee) revealed no obvious abnormality.       

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

ALASAMO

S Anandan

1:35.8

2nd

JOYFUL

App AK Lim

Head

3rd

AGUERO

Z Khairil

Short head

4th

GIGANTE DEL  ANDRE

App S Saddam

         1 ¼

RACE 6 (R149) CLASS 4 – 1200M                                     

Emergency acceptors, SHOWJET and TARZAN BOY were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

WINNING MAN and MISTER MIYAGI, which were down 17kgs and 24kgs in body weight respectively since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.

As there was no senior rider available, the Stewards permitted App CK Khaw to replace Jockey S Anandan, who was taken to hospital for further observation, as the rider of WINGED FOOT.

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on WINNING MAN (HK Cheng).

EATONS GOLD (App S Rosmizan) and WINGED FOOT were both slow to begin.

CIZEN (S Ruzaini) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

GHOST BANK (HS Gill) brushed the rail and lost ground at the 900M.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that WINNING MAN returned cut into near hind inner thigh.

Post-race veterinary examinations of LARCENY (S Salee), STIRLING (R Woodworth), HUN YEANG VILLAGE (M Zairi) and GHOST BANK revealed no obvious abnormality.

 Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

BRAHMS AND LISZT

R Rueven

1:09.6

2nd

MISTER MIYAGI

Z Khairil

¾

3rd

POLO BOY

App AK Lim

Nose

4th

LUKE MAN

App KC Wong

         1

RACE 7 (R150) CLASS 4 – 1200M 

GOLDEN DIAMOND, 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.

Emergency acceptors, D’GREAT TALENT and BIG GHOST were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

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

BEAUTIFUL BABY (Lou Ho) was slow to begin.

WINNING EXPRESS (Z Khairil) stood as the gates were released, threw it head up and lost ground.

EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC (S Ruzaini) had to be steadied racing to the 150M and shifted out across the heels of CIZEN MAN (App R Ruwaidy) for clear running.

ASPREY (J Mallyon) had to steady racing to the 500M to avoid the heels of BM POWER (HK Cheng). 

The saddle on BEAUTIFUL BABY slipped backwards during the running.

Post-race veterinary examinations of BEAUTIFUL BABY, VERBAL LINK (App S Rosmizan), OUR TOUCHE (S Salee) and BM POWER revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

PLATOON

App KC Wong

1:09.9

2nd

CIZEN MAN

App R Ruwaidy

1 ½

3rd

BERCHAM

App S Saddam

Neck

4th

EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC

 S Ruzaini

         Head

 RACE 8 (R151) CLASS 5 – 1100M 

Emergency acceptor, ZAC GALLANT was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on SUPER BONUS.

SUPER BONUS (App KC Wong) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.

MR DREYFUSS (Z Khairil) stood when the gates were released and lost ground.

MAGICAL TEN (App J Daniel) rolled in racing to the 800M, resulting in D’GREAT DRAGON (App AM Aizat) being taken inwards and bumping DARK EXPRESS (Lou Ho).

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that D’GREAT DRAGON returned cut into near fore cannon.

Post-race veterinary examinations of MR DREYFUSS, DAWN PROSPECT (F Yap) and MARCO POLO (App AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

DARK EXPRESS

Lou Ho

1:05.1

2nd

D’GREAT DRAGON

App AM Aizat

2

3rd

MARCO POLO

App AK Lim

2 ¼

4th

BANDA SEA

R Woodworth

         ¾

RACE 9 (R152) CLASS 5 – 1300M 

MR JAI a course scratching as it had sustained a stone bruise 90[ near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MAGIC RANGER (HS Gill) jumped away awkwardly.

ALFRAAJ (App AM Aizat) dipped on jumping away and lost ground.

GET THE LOTSKI (App KC Wong) was slow into stride and showed no early pace.

Shortly after the start, GLORY AGE (App KC Tham) was tightened for room by SIR RALLY (Z Khairil) which shifted out and at the same time NEVERTHELESS (App S Saddam) shifted in, resulting in GLORY AGE losing its  position.

BLOSSOMS SEQUEL (Lou Ho) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.

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

Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of SIR RALLY and App AM Aizat, the rider of ALFRAAJ, reported that their respective mounts were not striding out freely.  Post-race veterinary examinations revealed no obvious abnormality.

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

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

NEVERTHELESS

App S Saddam

1:18.2

2nd

EASTWOOD

App M Hanif

½

3rd

SILENT DREAMS

R Woodworth

2

4th

MULTI WEALTH

App S Rosmizan

         Neck

GENERAL REPORT(S)

STABLE INSPECTION – PNTC, THURSDAY, 25TH JANUARY 2018

The Stewards concluded an Inquiry today (3rd February 2018) at the Penang Turf Club acting on complaints from PNTC Professional Steward, Mr. David Fisher and Stipendiary Steward, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen with respect to Trainer J Tan’s conduct on 25th January 2018 during a stable inspection.  Evidence was taken from Mr. David Fisher, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen and Trainer J Tan.

Trainer J Tan was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 152(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(1) in that his conduct towards the PNTC Professional Steward, Mr. David Fisher and the Stipendiary Steward, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen on the above date was unbecoming of a MRA Licenced  Trainer.  Trainer J Tan was fined the sum of RM2,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Two Thousand) and advised of his Right of Appeal (12.55 pm).

Trainer J Tan subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal.  The appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.  

Trainer C Robert was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(2) for failing to ensure that his stable drainage is properly managed despite numerous reminders during stable inspections. 

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC 

PANEL OF STEWARDS’ INQUIRY INTO THE RIDING AND HANDLING OF “BABY POLO”, RIDDEN BY JOCKEY M GANEESH IN RACE 7 (R056) CLASS 4  – 1200m (sc) – PRINCE OF LALITA – 1959 HANDICAP – 3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 14th JANUARY 2018 – PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2018. 

On Monday, 29th January 2018, the Panel of Stewards at the Perak Turf Club concluded an Inquiry into the riding and handling of BABY POLO by Jockey M Ganeesh in the above race.  Further evidence was taken from Trainer Bonny Ng, the trainer of BABY POLO, Jockey M Ganeesh and App KC Tham, the rider of FIELD FORCE.

After careful consideration and reviewing the video, the Panel of Stewards found Jockey M Ganeesh guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

The particulars of the charge are:

1) After a fair jump from barrier 1, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour and purpose to maintain his position;

2) From the 1100M, he unnecessarily restrained BABY POLO to the back of the field when he had an opportunity to race inside FIELD FORCE (App KC Tham).  As a result of his actions, he failed to carry out the trainer’s instructions.

When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into account Jockey M Ganeesh’s riding records and mitigating factors.   

Jockey M Ganeesh was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months with immediate effect from Monday, 29th January 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 28th July 2018, both dates inclusive.  In addition, he was fined the sum of RM40,000/- (Malaysian ringgit Forty Thousand only) and was advised of his Right of Appeal (1.55pm).  

Jockey M Ganeesh subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence on 30th January 2018.  His application for a stay was considered and granted at 2.00pm on Thursday, 1st February 2018.   His appeal will be heard at a date to be fixed.  

EYEOFTHETIGER (W371)

Following a submission from Trainer PK Leong, the Panel of Stewards established that EYEOFTHETIGER  had been spelling at an authorized MRA Spelling Station (Ponderosa Spelling Station) and as such, the 2-month embargo is rescinded.

 RACE 5 (R1579) Class 5 – 1700M – 2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 30th DECEMBER 2017 – PENANG DECEMBER YANG DI-PERTUA NEGERI GOLD CUP MEETING 2017 

The Penang Turf Club Stipendiary Stewards concluded an Inquiry on Tuesday, 30th January 2018 into the riding of TOKO (App KC Wong) over the concluding stages of the above race. 

Evidence was taken from App KC Wong, the rider of TOKO in the presence of his master, Trainer KL Chong and after reviewing all angles of the race over the concluding stages, the Stewards were satisfied with their explanations tendered.  As such, no further action was taken. 

RACE 8 (R057) CLASS 4 – 1200M (sc) – ON STAGE -1958 HANDICAP

3rd DAY, SUNDAY, 14/1/2018 – PERAK JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2018 

The Panel of Stewards on Saturday, 3rd February 2018 concluded the Inquiry into the running and handling of HERE COMES THUNDER, ridden by Jockey HK Cheng in the above race. 

Evidence were taken from Jockey HK Cheng, the rider of HERE COMES THUNDER and Trainer KF Wong, the trainer of HERE COMES THUNDER.  

After considering all the evidence and reviewing the vision of the race, the Panel of Stewards were satisfied that at about the 200M, Jockey HK Cheng was struck by a clod of mud and as a result, he was unable to ride out to the finish in his normal manner.  No further action was taken.

GENERAL REPORT – SLTC

TUESDAY, 30 JANUARY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL

BABY GRAND (R610) which bled after its trial on the above date, will be barred from racing for a period of six (6) months under MRA Rule 92(5)(a),(b)&(c) and thereafter will be required to pass a bleeder’s test before being declared to race again.

RACE 5 (R128) CLASS 5 – 1400M (SHORT COURSE A), SUNDAY, 28 JANUARY 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2018 

Jockey J De Souza (D’GREAT NIMBUS) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Stewards considered the application for a stay which was allowed. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of 3 Malaysian race days will be held at a date to be fixed. 

PNTC – SATURDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY 2018

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED

Race

Horse(s)

Finding/Reason

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

DON’T FORGET THIS

Cut in the tongue

Vet  examination

 

2

MISS BLANCHETT

Bruised off fore foot

Vet examination

 

2

CENTURY WORLD

Bruised near fore cannon

Vet examination

 

5

BLOOD ROYAL

Bruised near fore foot

Vet examination

 

6

FIERY SHINZO

Sore back

Vet  examination

 

6

ROBBEN

Sore back

Vet examination

 

6

LIKE A JET

Bruised off fore sole

Vet examination

 

7

SUN MIRACLE

Respiratory infection

Vet examination

 

8

GOOD VIBRATIONS

Bruised near fore fetlock

Vet examination

 

8

ASTRO MAN

Bruised off fore tendon

Vet examination

 

9

TRAVERTINE

Sore back

Vet examination

 

 

PNTC,  SATURDAY, 3RD FEBRUARY 2018

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s) Imposed

Remarks

1

HUSSAR & LOYALTY’S ANGEL

Vet examination each

 

1

EXPLOSIVE FORCE

1000M & vet examination

 

2

HEAVENLY GIFT

Vet examination

 

2

HOW HUGE

Bleeder’s Test (3 months)

 

3

GOLDEN EMPIRE & CASPER

Vet examination each

 

4

KEEPITCONFIDENTIAL

Vet examination

 

4

PRETTY ABLE

1000M & vet examination

 

5

MAGICAL TALENT

Vet examination

 

6

Nil

 

 

7

GOLDEN DIAMOND

Vet examination

 

8

Nil

 

 

9

MR JAI

Vet examination

 

9

V RESPECT U

1000M & vet examination

 

SLTC

30/1/2018

BABY GRAND

Bleeder’s Test (6 months)

 

             

SUMMARY

Fine (s)

R6

Trainer HS Lim (WINNING MAN) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

 

R8

Trainer C Robert (SUPER BONUS) – fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c)

 

PNTC

25/1/2018

Trainer J Tan – fined RM2,000/- for misconduct under MRA Rule 152(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(1)

 

PNTC

25/1/2018

Trainer C Robert – fined RM250/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Rule 33(2)

 

PRTC

14/1/2018

Jockey M Ganeesh (BABY POLO) – fined RM40,000/- under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards

Suspension (s)

R3

App M Hanif (DETERMINE TO WIN) – suspended 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii)

 

PRTC

14/1/2018

Jockey M Ganeesh (BABY POLO) – suspended 6 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards

Follow-up(s)

Nil