KELAB LUMBA KUDA PULAU PINANG
PENANG TURF CLUB
STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JANUARY MEETING 2017 2ND DAY, SATURDAY, 21ST JANUARY 2017
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr. Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr. Lee Seng He, Mr. Devaraj Arujunen & Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
RACE 1 (R108) Class 5 – 1300M
WARN YOU MAN, a course scratching as it was sore near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FLEDGELING (J Low) fly-jumped at the start.
PRETTY ABLE (App S Rosmizan) and SATELLITE GENIUS (TM Wan) jumped awkwardly outwards.
SCHILTRON (App M Sathiaa) was slow to begin.
Passing the 1200M, SATELLITE GENIUS threw its head up when being steadied.
Passing the 1000M, SATELLITE GENIUS and MARINI WALTZ (J Chuah) raced tight.
BUKIT BINTANG (Lou Ho) raced wide round the turn.
App S Saddam, the rider of BLACK VISCOUNT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SEA BUTTERFLY (C Goon) 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 PRETTY ABLE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 1
PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
When questioned regarding the improved performance of MARINI WALTZ, Trainer EV Breukelen stated that in his opinion, the mare raced better when racing fresh. The mare was unable to saddle up on the 8th of January 2017 in Ipoh when racing on the second weekend. He further stated that the riding instructions were the same for both runs and was of the opinion that the “Yielding” track today could have contributed to the improved performance of MARINI WALTZ. His explanation was noted.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st MARINI WALTZ J Chuah 1:19.4 –
2nd FLEDGELING J Low – Neck
3rd VICTORY MARCH App KC Wong – ¾
4th SATELLITE GENIUS TM Wan – 2
RACE 2 (R109) OPEN MAIDEN – 1300M [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
VINTAGE VERDOT (Lou Ho) jumped awkwardly at the start.
Shortly after the start, SACRED ACHIEVER (S Salee) laid in and bumped WINGED FOOT (J De Souza), resulting in WINGED FOOT losing ground.
Passing the 1200M, VINTAGE VERDOT threw its head up when being steadied and raced ungenerously until the 800M.
Approaching the 800M, MASTER OF SUCCESS (SS Vanan) laid in and brushed the running rail.
Passing the 800M, CAPTAIN HOOK (S Ruzaini) slipped and became unbalanced momentarily.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that BUTCH CASSIDY (S Sandana) returned having cast its off fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CAPTAIN HOOK, WINGED FOOT and CROWN TREASURE (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality. CAPTAIN HOOK which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 2
PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st WINDCHASER C Goon 1:19.5 –
2nd MASTER OF SUCCESS SS Vanan – 2 ¼
3rd ANAK PENANG App Z Khairil – 1 ¾
4th BUTCH CASSIDY S Sandana – 1 ¾
RACE 3 (R110) CLASS 5 – 1100M
DRAGON WALK, a course scratching as it had skin allergy, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LANDING NORTH (App SU Lim) and RACING MAN (App S Saddam) were slow into stride.
Post-race veterinary examinations of POLO GAGA (F Yap) and LEE’S MELODY (SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey S Sandana, the rider of HEAVENLY GIFT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st ZAC GALLANT J Low 1:06.9 –
2nd PRINCE NANO App S Zulfikri – ¾
3rd BLACK AHEAD C Goon – 1 ¼
4th GREEN TRACER HK Cheng – 1
RACE 4 (R111) ENRICH STAKES A – 1100M [SET-WEIGHTS]
Shortly after the start, EL MILAGRO (App S Rozmizan) was tightened for room by SHOWBOY (App Z Khairil) which shifted away from WORLD HARMONY (S Ruzaini), resulting in EL MILAGRO having to check and lost ground. Shortly thereafter, OUR TOUCHE (J Shankar) was tightened for room and had to be steadied when SPEED FLYING (App CK Khaw) was taken inwards by SHOWBOY which received pressure from WORLD HARMONY. App Z Khairil and Jockey S Ruzaini were both shown the video of the race and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
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PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
Racing to the 800M, EL MILAGRO had to be steadied to avoid the heels of HOLY EMPIRE (S Salee) which rolled in.
Racing to the 450M, HARRYS PAL (App T Krisna) had to steady to avoid the heels of PROFESSOR X (S Thai Yang) which rolled in.
The Veterinary Surgeon reported that LITTLEBITOFJOY (TM Wan) returned having cast its near fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HOLY EMPIRE, EL MILAGRO and OUR TOUCHE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st PROFESSOR X S Thai Yang 1:05.9 –
2nd WORLD HARMONY S Ruzaini – Head
3rd SHOWBOY App Z Khairil – ¾
4th HARRYS PAL App T Krisna – 2 ¾
RACE 5 (R112) CLASS 4 – 1200M
V RESPECT U which was down 20kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
FATKID WONDERER (J De Souza) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and lost ground.
GHOST CITY (Lou Ho) was slow into stride.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FATKID WONDERER, CLASSIC KING (App J Daniel), OUR FRIENDLY DIVA (F Yap) and GHOST CITY revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of ARAGORN, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii), the particulars being that racing to the 1000M, he shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of V RESPECT U (App S Saddam), resulting in V RESPECT U being carried in onto AUDACIOUS (App Z Khairil), OUR FRIENDLY DIVA and FATKID WONDERER which had to check and lose ground. When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey S Ruzaini’s guilty plea, his riding record and mitigating factors. He was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race days. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey S Ruzaini’s suspension to
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PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
take effect from Tuesday, 31st January 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 11th February 2017, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5.30 pm).
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st CIZEN C Goon 1:12.5 –
2nd TILSWORTH FREDDIE J Low – ½
3rd V RESPECT U App S Saddam – 2 ¼
4th THE THINKER HK Cheng – 1 ¼
RACE 6 (R113) CLASS 4 – 1200M
RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Shankar) reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
HOLDING FAST (J De Souza) was slow to begin.
Approaching the 1000M and 800M, PROBABLY (App R Narendran) which was over-racing, had to be steadied for some distance and lost ground.
Approaching the 400M, CIZEN GIFT (J Low) broke down and had to be eased out of the race. DANE’S ANATOMY (HK Cheng) which was following, had to shift out to avoid
CIZEN GIFT. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIZEN GIFT broke its near fore fetlock joint and had to be humanely euthanized.
HUSSAR (Lou Ho) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DROUGHT (S Ruzaini) inside the 200M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DROUGHT, RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN and PROBABLY revealed no obvious abnormality. RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st DANE’S ANATOMY HK Cheng 1:13.4 –
2nd BEYOND WEALTH App KC Wong – ½
3rd GET THE LOTSKI App M Sathiaa – Short head
4th HOLDING FAST J De Souza – 4
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PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
RACE 7 (R114) CLASS 5 – 1700M
GOOD CODE (Lou Ho) was checked by the Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.
KING OF THE CREEK (SS Vanan) reared when the start was effected and lost ground.
COCONUT (App CT Lee) and PURE RABID (S Ruzaini) were both slow to begin.
MAL’S DAD (C Goon) showed no early pace despite being urged.
KING OF THE CREEK raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MAL’S DAD, JACKPOT (F Yap), FAIRBORN
(HK Cheng) and GOOD CODE revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st BALBOA HS Gill 1:48.0 –
2nd KIWI MAESTRO J De Souza – 1 ¼
3rd COCONUT App CT Lee – 2
4th PURE RABID S Ruzaini – 2 ¼
RACE 8 (R115) CLASS 5 – 1300M
D’CREATOR (S Sandana) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 250M, CLAIM (Y Aify) was held up for a clear run on the heels of
D’CREATOR and had to shift in to obtain a clear run.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of SING ENERGY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that SING ENERGY returned cut into near hind.
Post-race veterinary examinations of EXCELLENT GOAL (C Goon), TOMORROW’S
GOLD (App SU Lim) and ZENIDIN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Stipendiary Stewards’ Report 6
PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
Placing Horse Rider Time Distance
[length(s)]
1st BAZINGA S Thai Yang 1:20.0 –
2nd CLAIM Y Aify – 5 ¾
3rd LAZAROO S Ruzaini – Neck
4th CABRERA F Yap – ¾
GENERAL REPORT(S)
PNTC – SATURDAY, 21ST JANUARY 2017
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
2 TAUBOSS Respiratory infection Vet examination
3 MARCO POLO Sore near fore fetlock Vet examination
4 HELLO SAYANG Abrasion off fore Vet examination
4 OKI OKI Cut in the mouth Vet examination
PNTC – SATURDAY, 21ST JANUARY 2017
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Remark(s)
1 WARN YOU MAN Vet examination
1 SEA BUTTERFLY 1000M/vet examination
2 CAPTAIN HOOK 1000M/vet examination
3 DRAGON WALK Vet examination
4 Nil
5 Nil
6 Nil
7 Nil
8 Nil
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PNTC January Meeting 2017
2nd Day, Saturday, 21st January 2017
SUMMARY
Fine (s) Nil
Suspension (s) R5 Jockey S Ruzaini (ARAGORN) – suspended two (2)
Malaysian race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless
riding
Follow-up (s) Nil