STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG FEBRUARY MEETING 2022
1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2022
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING (Race 1 to Race 4)
GOOD (Race 5 to Race 8)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Philip Anderson and Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Stewards), Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
NEVER UNCONDITIONAL |
– |
App A Nazir |
Unfixed |
|
3 |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
S Salee |
CK Khaw |
Stewards’ order |
|
3 |
JOEY |
– |
S Salee |
Unfixed |
RACE 1 (R182) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M
Emergency acceptors, POLO TYCOON and GOLDEN STATES were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
LUCKY SIXTYSIX, a course scratching as it was sore off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
DARCI SUPER (S Salee), DAWNBREAKER (SU Lim) and FRANCES (CK Khaw) were all slow into stride.
DARCI SUPER was pulling hard and was difficult to settle in the early stages of the race.
TWILL GUY (HK Cheng) was obliged to race wide on the turn and entered the home straight wide.
RAISE ME UP (App A Saran) was hanging in at the top of the straight, resulting in the rider changing his whip to his left hand. As a consequence, RAISE ME UP shifted out, finishing the race wide. App A Saran was shown the video of his ride and warned to make a greater attempt to keep his mounts on a straight course in future.
Jockey S Rosmizan, the rider of ROBBEN, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBEN revealed that it 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 |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
POWER EXPRESS |
App S Hafis |
1:19.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
SHOW ROYALE |
KC Tham |
– |
2 |
|
2nd |
SONG KID |
App WW Cheah |
– |
Dead heat |
|
4th |
EXCALIBUR |
App A Nazir |
– |
Neck |
RACE 2 (R183) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
Emergency acceptor, AWATERE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
VIJETA, PENNSYLVANIA and FRANKLY MY DEAR, all course scratching as they had a nail prick off hind foot, fever and was bruised off fore cannon respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SUNNY STAR (J Daniel) and MYSTICAL STAR (K Eirwan) were both slow into stride.
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of SUNNY STAR, was fined R250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at the top of the straight.
App A Nazir, the rider of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer HY Cheng was questioned with regards to the improved performance of DESTINY CHILD (SU Lim) today. He explained that on 2nd February 2022, DESTINY CHILD was very fractious behind and in the barriers and it did not like the kick-back on the day. Furthermore, he was surprised at today’s result. The Stewards noted his explanation and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App A Azizi, the rider of BAGHDAD, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Mr T Asogan, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were:
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that he failed to make any serious attempt to ride BAGHDAD to his instructions which were to be midfield;
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that he failed to improve his position between the 1200M-mark and the 400M-mark when there was opportunity to do so.
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, App A Azizi’s points of mitigation and his riding record. App A Azizi was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from Sunday, 13th February 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 12th June 2022, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia Ten Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.45pm).
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DESTINY CHILD |
SU Lim |
1:18.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
ZILFIKAR |
App Z Ahmad |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
PURPLE RAIN LADY |
App S Hafis |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
BAGHDAD |
App A Azizi |
– |
2 |
RACE 3 (R184) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M
INVISIBLE, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockey CK Khaw replaced Jockey S Salee as the rider of LEESTOWN EXPRESS by order of the Stewards.
YES BOSSY (M Yusri) which was difficult to be boxed, delaying the start, will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
MICHIKAWA (J Daniel) was slow to begin and will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
STAGESHOW (App S Hafis), SHADOW SPEED (App I Firdzriel) and CITY KNIGHT (HK Cheng) were all slow into stride.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SUNNY FIGHTER |
S Rosmizan |
1:18.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
CK Khaw |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
TILSWORTH SYDNEY |
R Rueven |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
YES BOSSY |
M Yusri |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R185) BANDED 62–89 (SW) – 1400M
(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
GOLD SKY BILLION, a course scratching as it was sore left knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
DISCRETELY RED (K Eirwan) jumped awkwardly.
PLACE YOUR BET (App YY Oon) jumped awkwardly outwards and was slow into stride.
The saddle on PLACE YOUR BET slipped backwards in the running.
SUPER WINNER (J Daniel) and PLACE YOUR BET, which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey J Daniel, the rider of SUPER WINNER, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of SUPER WINNER revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SACRED GURU (R Rueven) and ARC TRIUMPH (AM Aizat) both returned, having cast their off fore plate.
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
LONELY BOY |
S Rosmizan |
1:22.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
ARC TRIUMPH |
AM Aizat |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
RELAU STAR |
App S Hafis |
– |
2 ½ |
|
4th |
HELIOSPHERE |
App A Nazir |
– |
Nose |
RACE 5 (R186) CLASS 4(A) – 1600M
GLENAFTON, a course scratching as it had a swollen right eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LEOPARD ECLIPSE (CK Khaw) was inconvenienced on jumping when SHENG PROISIR (App A Saran) rolled inwards.
Shortly after the start, CENTURY SPEED (F Yap) rolled inwards onto IAMBUTTER (App I Firdzriel), resulting in COLOUR PAINT (K Eirwan) being inconvenienced. Jockey F Yap was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
Trainer CC Ooi, when questioned regarding the improved performance of RAGNAR (AM Aizat) today, was unable to offer any tangible explanation. He was advised that RAGNAR had built up a pattern of “in-and-out” running and should it run poorly in the future, the gelding may be suspended.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
RAGNAR |
AM Aizat |
1:36.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE |
CK Khaw |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
SHENG PROISIR |
App A Saran |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
CHINA CAPTAIN |
S Rosmizan |
– |
2 |
RACE 6 (R187) CLASS 4(A) – 1200M
STRAP MARKS, a course scratching as it bled during the trial on 8th February 2022, 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.
TRAFALGAR, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail bind injury both fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FLYING BABY (App I Firdzriel) was slow into stride.
TILSWORTH MICK (App A Nazir) was pulling hard and difficult to settle in the early stages.
GENERAL NIX (App A Azizi) brushed the inside running rail at approximately the 800M-mark.
At about the 700M-mark, PREMIUM RUSH (J Daniel) shifted out to obtain a clear run and in so doing, carried TILSWORTH MICK and PACIFIC MYSTICAL (SU Lim) wide.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
VETRI |
KC Tham |
1:11.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
PENDRAGON PRINCESS |
R Rueven |
– |
3 ¾ |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT COMMAND |
AM Aizat |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
KRATOS |
HK Cheng |
– |
Head |
RACE 7 (R188) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M
At approximately the 1100M-mark, QUASAR (App A Saran) had to steady in a tightly-bunched field.
At about the 1000M-mark, SOMAR (S Rosmizan) clipped the heels of BALL AND CHAIN (J Daniel). Shortly thereafter, MERCURIAL TURN (App WW Cheah) became crowded and had to steady when SOMAR shifted in. Jockey S Rosmizan was shown the video of the incident and warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PULAU PINANG (App YY Oon) returned having cast its off hind plate and BALL AND CHAIN returned with a speedy cut to its off hind.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SOMAR |
S Rosmizan |
1:11.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT RICH |
AM Aizat |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
AMAZING CHOICE |
R Rueven |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
CERDAN |
CK Khaw |
– |
Head |
RACE 8 (R189) OPEN MAIDEN – 1100M
(WEIGHT-FOR-AGE)
JAPAN CAPTAIN and CRU BOURGEOIS, both course scratching as they had respiratory infection and had sustained a bruised near fore medial distal branch of the suspensory ligament respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockey AM Aizat was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the permission of the Stewards to ride 1kg over on VEGAS SHOWGIRL within the stipulated time.
IZAKHAR ECLIPSE (CK Khaw) dislodged its rider en route to the start and ran a considerable distance. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of IZAKHAR ECLIPSE at 5.21pm. IZAKHAR ECLIPSE will be required to re-qualify for ORT before being declared to race again.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of VEGAS SHOWGIRL, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of VEGAS SHOWGIRL revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that TALENTED returned having cast its off fore and off hind plates and HAALAND returned having cast its off hind plate.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c)(ii) for using his whip on VEGAS SHOWGIRL when this filly was out of contention. Jockey AM Aizat was fined RM500/-.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HAALAND |
S Salee |
1:04.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
TALENTED |
HK Cheng |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
PENANG MAN |
App YY Oon |
– |
8 |
|
4th |
SNEAKY GETAWAY |
App S Hafis |
– |
2 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
RACE 1 (R136) CLASS 5(B) – 1700M, SATURDAY, 29TH JANAURY 2022,
1ST DAY, PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022
The Stewards today (12th February 2022) opened an Inquiry into statements made by Trainer HY Cheng during the Inquiry held on 29th January 2022 into the running and handling of GOLDEN CRAFTSMAN (HK Cheng). Evidence was taken from Trainer HY Cheng who was assisted by an interpreter.
After considering the evidence, the Stewards decided to proceed no further on this matter. However, Trainer HY Cheng was warned that he is expected to be more precise in the statements he submits at Inquiries in future.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES
29th & 30th January 2022
PENANG TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2022
The report dated 10th February 2022 (V22/016) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 6 bottles of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 31st January 2022 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded J-6393, which upon analysis, was tested positive to “Mitragynine”, a prohibited substance.
Upon decoding, it was noted that sample coded J-6393 was provided by App AB Riduan. App AB Riduan was notified of the finding from Usains Biomics Laboratory through his Employing Trainer, Mr HY Cheng on Saturday, 12th February 2022.
Under MRA Rule 136(3), App AB Riduan is stood down from riding races and riding track-work, barrier trials and tests with immediate effect, pending an Inquiry being conducted at a date to be fixed.
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
RACE 10 (R172) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M (SHORT COURSE) – GOOD HEALTH STAKES, WEDNESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022
Jockey J Shankar (NOVA DASHING) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for a stay which was granted. The appeal hearing against the penalty of the suspension of two (2) months will be held at a date to be fixed.
Jockey J Shankar’s (BLACK THORN) suspension for two (2) Selangor race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in Race 7 on Sunday, 6 February 2022, which was to be served concurrently, shall be deferred to commence from 14 February 2022 and to expire on 12 March 2022, both dates inclusive.
On 6 February 2022, the Panel of Stewards fined Trainer S Siva RM1000/- under the provisions of MRA Rule 12(g) for failing to appear at this inquiry in a timely manner.
ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORT
RACE 4 (R176) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M (SHORT COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022
|
7 |
BAKUTEH (App N Varmah) |
Was slow into stride. Vet exam: Lame off fore – 1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORT
RACE 8 (R180) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M (LONG COURSE), SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022, SELANGOR TURF CLUB FEBRUARY MEETING 2022
|
6 |
SLEEPY JOE (J Shankar) |
Vet exam: Respiratory distress – 1000M/vet. |
ADDITIONAL / LATE REPORTS
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SLTC, SUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022 |
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POST RACE VETERINARY EXAMINATION / REPORT FROM VETERINARY SURGEON – TESTS IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason/Finding |
Test |
Remark |
|
4 |
BAKUTEH |
Lame off fore |
1000M/vet (3 weeks embargo) |
– |
|
8 |
SLEEPY JOE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
|
PNTC – SATURDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2021 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
D’GREAT LOVE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
VETRI NAMATHE |
Bruised off hind bumper |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
KYO |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
FRANKLY MY DEAR |
|
|
|
|
3 |
BOOM ALMIGHTY |
Swollen off fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
SING DARCI |
Swollen off fore pastern |
Vet examination |
|
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 12TH FEBRUARY 2022 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
1 |
LUCKY SIXTYSIX |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
ROBBEN |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
2 |
VIJETA, PENNSYLVANIA & FRANKLY MY DEAR |
Vet examination each |
|
|
3 |
INVISIBLE |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
YES BOSSY & MICHIKAWA |
1 starting stall test each |
|
|
4 |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
SUPER WINNER & PLACE YOUR BET |
1000M and vet examination each |
|
|
5 |
GLENAFTON |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
STRAP MARKS |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
|
|
6 |
TRAFALGAR |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
Nil |
|
|
|
8 |
JAPAN CAPTAIN & CRU BOURGEOIS |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
IZAKHAR ECLIPSE |
Re-qualify for ORT |
|
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SUMMARY |
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Fine(s) |
Name of Licensee |
Horse name |
Date of Fine imposed |
Fine amount (RM) |
MRA Rule/Regulation |
|
R2 |
Jockey J Daniel |
SUNNY STAR |
12/02/2022 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |
|
R2 |
App A Azizi |
BAGHDAD |
12/02/2022 |
10,000/- |
44(10) |
|
R8 |
Jockey AM Aizat |
VEGAS SHOWGIRL |
12/02/2022 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |
|
R8 |
Jockey AM Aizat |
VEGAS SHOWGIRL |
12/02/2022 |
500/- |
41(6)(c)(ii) |
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Suspension(s) |
R2 |
App A Azizi (BAGHDAD) – suspended 4 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
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Follow-up(s) |
29/01/2022 |
App AB Riduan (MRA Rule 136(3)) |
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