STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
SATURDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER 2023
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
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)
Mr Tan Wai Yuan – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
Mr Mukkesh Nair Murli Haran – Assistant Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (MRA 1242) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M
THE JEWELLER, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SING DARCI (S Ruzaini) was obliged to race wide at the bend.
LEEDSTHEWAY (R Narendran) raced wide entering the home straight.
From the 200M-mark, LEEDSTHEWAY shifted in under the whip.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG BUS (WW Cheah) and SING DARCI revealed no obvious abnormality.
Trainer B Ng, when questioned regarding the improved performance of MYSTICAL STAR (App N Shahronnizam) today, was unable to offer any tangible explanation. His attention was drawn to MRA Rule 117(3) regarding “in- and-out” running.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
2 |
MYSTICAL STAR |
App N Shahronnizam |
1:38.3 |
– |
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2nd |
1 |
BIG MONKEY |
App R Nuqman |
– |
3 |
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3rd |
5 |
LEEDSTHEWAY |
R Narendran |
– |
3 ¼ |
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4th |
4 |
FIRST SUCCESS |
How Yang |
– |
3 ¼ |
RACE 2 (MRA 1243) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
POWER EXPRESS is a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised near fore cannon. The gelding will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
JET BLACK (K Eirwan) stumbled on jumping.
JEFFREY (How Yang) was obliged to race wide at the bend and entering the home straight.
In the final 100M, PENANG MAN (App N Shahronnizam) was inconvenienced momentarily when LEESTOWN EXPRESS (App R Nuqman) rolled in.
Post-race veterinary examinations of JET BLACK and LADY ASTA (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
7 |
PARISBAS |
R Narendran |
1:12.5 |
– |
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2nd |
5 |
BIG POWER |
WW Cheah |
– |
½ |
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3rd |
2 |
LEESTOWN EXPRESS |
App R Nuqman |
– |
Neck |
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4th |
8 |
PENANG MAN |
App N Shahronnizam |
– |
½ |
PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2023 – RACE 5 (R1170) GREEN EMERALD HANDICAP CLASS 5(A) 1300M(LC) – SUNDAY, 29TH OCTOBER 2023
The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the running and handling of STORM TO WIN today, Saturday, 4th November 2023.
After taking evidence from Jockey MM Firdaus, the rider of STORM TO WIN and Acting Trainer HS Lim and reviewing all angles of the race video, Jockey MM Firdaus was found 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 that:
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After jumping from the 1300M-mark, he remained in a wide position until the 600M-mark, thereby covering unnecessary ground and thereby failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration Jockey MM Firdaus’s riding records and his points of mitigation. He was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months, effective from Monday, 6th November 2023 and to expire on 5th May 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (3:15pm).
PERAK OCTOBER MEETING 2023 – RACE 7 (R1172) KINGSTONE RUBY HANDICAP – CLASS 5(B) 1300M(LC) – SUNDAY, 29TH OCTOBER 2023
The Panel of Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the running and handling of JAKAMA PEGASUS today, Saturday, 4th November 2023.
After taking evidence from App Z Syafifie in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer K Coetzee, Acting Trainer HS Lim and Assistant Trainer R Burnett and reviewing all angles of the above race, App Z Syafifie, the rider of JAKAMA PEGASUS was found guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(8), as read with Rule 44(8)(a) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that JAKAMA PEGASUS was given a full opportunity of obtaining the best possible placing.
The particulars of the charge are that:
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He failed to give sufficient reins on jumping, resulting in JAKAMA PEGASUS jumping awkwardly and losing considerable ground, thereby racing at the back of the field, which was contrary to his instructions;
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He failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination from the 500M-mark to the finish.
When deciding on a penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration App Z Syafifie’s riding records and his points of mitigation. He was disqualified for a period of one (1) year with immediate effect, i.e. from 4th November 2023 and to expire on 3rd November 2024, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his right of appeal (12:50pm).
PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023 – RACE 7 (R1202) 2007 FREE SPIRIT HANDICAP CLASS 5(A) – 1200M (SC), SUNDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER 2023
Jockey MM Firdaus was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to fulfill his riding engagement on GOLDEN SHOW in the above race without a valid reason.
POST-RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE):
5TH NOVEMBER 2023
PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 16th November 2023 (V23/172) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 33 sets of coded urine and 33 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 5th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
5TH NOVEMBER 2023
PERAK NOVEMBER MEETING 2023
The report dated 16th November 2023 (V23/173) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 sets of coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 5th November 2023, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER 2023 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
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2 |
DARK WIZARD |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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2 |
I’M THE MAN |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER 2023 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
THE JEWELLER |
Vet examination |
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2 |
POWER EXPRESS |
Vet examination |
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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 |
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PRTC Race 7 5/11/2023 |
Jockey MM Firdaus |
GOLDEN SHOW |
18/11/2023 |
250/- |
152(5)(a) |