STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2021
3RD DAY, SUNDAY, 26TH DECEMBER 2021
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
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)
RACE 1 (R1028) CLASS 5(B) – 1700M
MOMENTUM GALAXY (S Saddam) was slow into stride.
Passing the 400M-mark, APOLLO ROCK (S Ruzaini) was crowded and had to steady when racing tight between JEFFREY (App R Narendran) and GOLD COMPANY (AK Lim).
Jockey CK Tan, the rider of UP UP GOOD, reported that his mount was not striding out freely and was coughing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding returned, exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DREAMS CAN BE REAL |
HS Gill |
1:42.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
CLOUD SHADOW |
SS Vanan |
– |
4 ¾ |
|
3rd |
GIGANTE DEL ANDRE |
R Rueven |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
MERRY BELL |
App S Hafis |
– |
1 |
RACE 2 (R1029) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M
SOON YOU THINK (HS Gill) was held up momentarily at approximately the 400M-mark when racing tight on the inside of STAR CHOICE (CK Tan).
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT SWIFT (AM Aizat) and GHOST AFFAIR (SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TONGARIRO |
L De Souza |
1:42.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
SOON YOU THINK |
HS Gill |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
EL PRIMERO |
App A Azizi |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
STAR CHOICE |
CK Tan |
– |
Neck |
RACE 3 (R1030) CLASS 4(B) – 1400M
MR DAVID, a course scratching as it had sustained a cut near hind leg, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AGUERO JR which was up 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.
CENTURY SPEED (F Yap) jumped awkwardly outwards, crowding FARDUS (Y Aify).
AGUERO JR (App A Saran) laid out over the concluding stages of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CENTURY SPEED returned having cast its near hind plate.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
AGUERO JR |
App A Saran |
1:22.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
CENTURY SPEED |
F Yap |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
SHOWCASE THE GOLD |
S Ruzaini |
– |
Nose |
|
4th |
SOMAR |
HS Gill |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 4 (R1031) CLASS 4(A) – 1400M
PENDRAGON PRINCESS which was down 23kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
COME ON JENNEY (App A Saran) jumped awkwardly outwards, inconveniencing PLACE YOUR BET (Y Aify) and CHINA CAPTAIN (HS Gill).
At approximately the 200M-mark, RAGNAR (J Low) shifted outwards, resulting in CHINA CAPTAIN having to check.
PLACE YOUR BET and PENDRAGON PRINCESS (AM Aizat) brushed in the concluding stages of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that COME ON JENNEY returned lame near 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 ONE FORCE (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey J Low pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted out at approximately the 200M-mark, resulting in CHINA CAPTAIN having to check. Taking into consideration his guilty plea and his previous riding record, Jockey J Low was suspended for two (2) race days effective Monday, 27th December 2021 and to expire on Sunday, 2nd January 2022, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.40pm).
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PLACE YOUR BET |
Y Aify |
1:22.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
PENDRAGON PRINCESS |
AM Aizat |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
TRAFALGAR |
S Ruzaini |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
RAGNAR |
J Low |
– |
Short head |
RACE 5 (R1032) BANDED 62-89 (SW) – 1400M
CHRISTMAS TROPHY
(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
Emergency acceptor, THE DODGER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ANDADO, a course scratching as it had fever, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
DISCRETELY RED (J Daniel) jumped awkwardly inwards. The breast check on this gelding broke on jumping.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ARAGORN (L De Souza) returned, exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ARC TRIUMPH |
J Low |
1:21.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
AHTIMS KLIS |
Y Aify |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
MOONGATE LIGHT |
App WW Cheah |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
MULTIBLUE SHARK |
AM Aizat |
– |
½ |
RACE 6 (R1033) CLASS 4(A) – 1200M
SPADE OF ACE (AK Lim) jumped away awkwardly.
A post-race veterinary examination of AIR BOSS (S Ruzaini) revealed that the gelding returned having cast its off hind plate.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
HS Gill |
1:09.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
UNDER OATH |
J Low |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
WHY NOT |
App A Nazir |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
D’ GREAT COMMAND |
SS Vanan |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R1034) CLASS 5(A) – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, ZILFIKAR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
OVERLORD and ROCK ARTIST, both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen near fore knee and bruised both hind bumpers respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for LUKE MAN (AK Lim).
MBAPPE (App S Rosmizan) and COLONIEL STAR (K Eirwan) were both slow into stride.
LUKE MAN was obliged to race wide on the turn.
Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of D’GREAT EMINENCE, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no obvious abnormality. D’GREAT EMINENCE which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING MIDAS (Y Aify) returned, having cast both hind plates.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
THE STORM |
HS Gill |
1:10.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
BAGHDAD |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
YOU ARE GENIUS |
R Rueven |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
KING MIDAS |
Y Aify |
– |
½ |
RACE 8 (R1035) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, DARCI SUPER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
WINTERFELL and LOYALTY’S ANGEL, both course scratching as they had sustained a nail bind off fore and swollen both fore fetlocks respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FRANKLY MY DEAR which was down 15kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
At approximately the 1100M-mark, MARTELLO (R Rueven) was cramped and touched the behind quarters of GOLDEN STATES (SS Vanan), becoming unbalanced and shifting outwards.
Jockey HS Gill, 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.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FRANKLY MY DEAR |
App S Hafis |
1:10.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
HOSTWIN QUEEN |
J Low |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
POLO TYCOON |
K Eirwan |
– |
4 ¼ |
|
4th |
PARISBAS |
J De Souza |
– |
½ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon of Perak Turf Club reported that the following horse had undergone corrective surgery at PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd November 2021 to 21st December 2021 and as such, will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again:-
ALWAYS D’GREAT (E166) Tr. Evert Breukelen – Epiglottic Entrapment Release – 1000M/Vet
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 26TH DECEMBER 2021 |
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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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1 |
LIM’S LEADER |
Swollen near fore knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
ALWRICH |
Near fore tendon knocked |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
SAN ANDREAS |
Mild fever and respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
FIRST DANCE |
Mild fever and respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
KANTE |
Off fore foot abscess |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
AWESOME STORM |
Mild fever and respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
OUR DYNAMITE |
Mild fever and respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
Bruised off fore heel |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
VIJETA |
Stone bruise off fore foot |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 26TH DECEMBER 2021 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
UP UP GOOD |
1000M & vet examination |
|
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2 |
Nil |
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3 |
MR DAVID |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
COME ON JENNEY |
1000M & vet examination |
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5 |
ANDADO |
Vet examination |
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5 |
ARAGORN |
1000M & vet examination |
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6 |
Nil |
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7 |
OVERLORD & ROCK ARTIST |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
D’GREAT EMINENCE |
1000M & vet examination |
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8 |
WINTERFELL & LOYALTY’S ANGEL |
Vet examination each |
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PRTC |
ALWAYS D’GREAT |
1000M & 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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R7 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
LUKE MAN |
26/12/2021 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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Suspension(s) |
R4 |
Jockey J Low (RAGNAR) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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