STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2023
2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 30TH 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, 31st July 2023 and to expire on Sunday, 20th 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)] |
| 1st | 11 | MERRY BELL | J Daniel | 1:20.3 | – |
| 2nd | 3 | DOGE TO THE MOON | App Clyde Leck | – | 1 ¼ |
| 3rd | 5 | BINTANG TIMOR | R Rueven | – | ½ |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 1 | LUCKY THIRTYNINE | AM Aizat | 1:06.4 | – |
| 2nd | 3 | AYAAN | Z Khairil | – | ¾ |
| 3rd | 2 | UNSHADOWED GENERAL | App Clyde Leck | – | 1 |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 8 | SPEEDY DEMON | R Rueven | 1:06.6 | – |
| 2nd | 2 | ZILFIKAR | KP Lim | – | 1 ¾ |
| 3rd | 7 | BITCOIN KING | AM Aizat | – | ½ |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 1 | GAMESTONKS | App Clyde Leck | 1:17.8 | – |
| 2nd | 6 | CHONKY POTATO | App A Suriya | – | `1 ¼ |
| 3rd | 5 | STRONG N POWERFUL | App WW Cheah | – | 2 ¾ |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 1 | CHICAGO STAR | App WW Cheah | 1:12.5 | – |
| 2nd | 7 | JOJU | L De Souza | – | 2 |
| 3rd | 13 | TOP GUN | S Anandan | – | Short head |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 4 | NORDIC GEM | M Ewe | 1:45.9 | – |
| 2nd | 3 | SMART RACER | App A Suriya | – | 1 |
| 3rd | 6 | NORTHERN STAR | V Espindola | – | 1 |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 1 | SILENT PRINCE | App Clyde Leck | 1:46.6 | – |
| 2nd | 7 | BIG CHINA | E Ferreira | – | 1 ½ |
| 3rd | 3 | MOMENT OF JUSTICE | L De Souza | – | Nose |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 5 | RADETZKY MARSCH | HS Gill | 1:25.0 | – |
| 2nd | 3 | NOVA FALCON | AM Aizat | – | 1 ½ |
| 3rd | 1 | OCEAN LAW | App Z Syafifie | – | 1 ¾ |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 6 | BERRY BLISS | App Clyde Leck | 1:23.7 | – |
| 2nd | 13 | KONG FU PANDA | App A Suriya | – | 1 ¼ |
| 3rd | 7 | SAN ANDREAS | O Chavez | – | 4 |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 4 | GOLDEN SHOW | Z Khairil | 1:19.1 | – |
| 2nd | 10 | SUNNY FIGHTER | L De Souza | – | ½ |
| 3rd | 9 | ARROGATE ACHIEVER | App Clyde Leck | – | Short head |
| 4th | 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)] |
| 1st | 5 | SIVAJI ROCKET | Z Khairil | 1:19.2 | – |
| 2nd | 1 | ELITE SAINT | J Daniel | – | 1 ¼ |
| 3rd | 10 | YES BOSSY | HS Gill | – | 2 ¼ |
| 4th | 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, 30TH APRIL 2023, PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2023
The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards heard the above Appeal on 28th 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, 12th May 2023 and to expire on 11th May 2024, both dates inclusive, was confirmed.
The appeal deposit was forfeited.
| PNTC – SUNDAY, 30TH 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, 30TH 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. | |||