STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2020
2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2020
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING (Race 1 to Race 3)
GOOD (Race 4 to Race 10)
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward) and Mr Devaraj Arujunen (Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (R1071) CLASS 5 (A) – 1700M
AMISTAD which was up 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.
SHREDDER (App R Narendran) jumped away awkwardly.
AMISTAD (SS Vanan) had to steady passing the 1400M when over-racing.
A post-race veterinary examination of ALWRICH (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
DESTINY KNIGHT |
App YY Oon |
1:43.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
OVERSEER |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
AMISTAD |
SS Vanan |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
ALWRICH |
HK Cheng |
– |
Head |
RACE 2 (R1072) CLASS 5(B ) – 1300M
The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of GOLDEN EXPLORER (R Rueven) at 1.06 pm. acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was sore near hind fetlock after being kicked at the saddling yard. GOLDEN EXPLORER will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
PENANG BANK (App CT Lee) was slow to begin.
A post-race veterinary examination of GOLDEN COIN (HK Cheng) revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
WILDFIRE |
App S Saddam |
1:16.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
VENUS DE MILO |
S Salee |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
HANDSOME BAB |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
ROBBEN |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 3 (1073) CLASS 5 (B) – 1300M
POLO TYCOON and RELIC WARRIOR which were up 25kgs and 26kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and both were passed fit to start.
Acting on veterinary advice that TILSWORTH JOSHI (R Rueven) was sore off fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.45 pm. TILSWORTH JOSHI will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR RIGHT (App R Ruwaidy) jumped away awkwardly.
Passing the 400M, the blinker/pacifier on SUPREME SASSO (App R Narendran) became undone and shifted from its normal position.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
GLENAFTON |
App S Saddam |
1:17.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
PARISBAS |
AM Aizat |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
GOLDEN STATES |
App AR Aiman |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
STRONG MAN |
App CT Lee |
– |
¾ |
The State of Track was upgraded to “Good” after the running of this race.
RACE 4 (R1074) CLASS 4 (B) – 1200M
GENERAL TYCOON, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen off fore tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MBAPPE (S Salee) put its head down when the start was effected and was slow to begin.
App S Rosmizan, the rider of HARLEY FLAME and Jockey S Anandan, the rider of LUKE MAN, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of HARLEY FLAME revealed no obvious abnormality. LUKE MAN returned lame off fore 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 |
ZAC ACE |
SS Vanan |
1:10.0 |
– |
|
2nd |
DIAMOND SET |
R Rueven |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
LOUEY VELOCE |
HK Cheng |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
LUKE MAN |
S Anandan |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R1075) CLASS 4 – 1200M
CHRISTMAS EVE STAKES
FORSA ECLIPSE and ACE’S WILD, both course scratching as they were sore near fore fetlock and had a seedy toe near fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ANONYMOUS (S Anandan) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
FIERY SHINZO (App I Firdzriel) jumped away awkwardly.
ANONYMOUS was eased down from the 800M and pulled up at the 600M. Jockey S Anandan was exempted from weighing in. A post-race veterinary examination of ANONYMOUS revealed that the gelding sustained a ruptured off fore tendon and was humanely euthanized.
TRUDY (App S Rosmizan) laid out racing to the 300M and bumped SUNNY STAR
(App S Saddam).
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TRUDY |
App S Rosmizan |
1:09.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
FUNKADELIC |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
SUNNY STAR |
App S Saddam |
– |
Nose |
|
4th |
GOLD SKY BILLION |
R Rueven |
– |
¾ |
RACE 6 (R1076) OPEN MAIDEN (WFA) – 1400M
GENERAL NIX and BAGHDAD, both course scratching as they had sustained a nail prick near fore foot and had skin allergy respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CHINA CAPTAIN (App R Ruwaidy) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
CHINA CAPTAIN jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
LEESTOWN EXPRESS (App S Rosmizan) was slow to begin.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that YELLOW JADE HORSE (Z Khairil) sustained a fractured near fore cannon and was humanely euthanized. Jockey Z Khairil was exempted from weighing in.
A post-race veterinary examination of CHINA CAPTAIN revealed no obvious abnormality.
App R Ruwaidy, the rider of CHINA CAPTAIN, was questioned in the presence of his Employing Trainer C Robert into his use of the whip in the straight, shown the vision of the incident and advised that he must improve his whip use.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FANTASTIC ECLIPSE |
App I Firdzriel |
1:23.3 |
– |
|
2nd |
PENANG GENERAL |
App S Saddam |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
MONACO ACE |
S Salee |
– |
4 ¾ |
|
4th |
PENANG MAN |
App CT Lee |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 7 (R1077) BANDED 51-74 (SW) – 1400M
CHRISTMAS DAY STAKES [SET-WEIGHTS]
ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED
ALCATRAZ (App YY Oon) was slow into stride.
SECRET AGENT (App A Najib) lost its position racing to the 800M when SACRED GALAXY (App S Rosmizan) rolled in. As a consequence, WHY NOT (CK Tan) was checked to avoid the heels of SECRET AGENT and lost its position.
WHY NOT had to steady passing the 100M when PULAU PINANG (App R Narendran) shifted out and at the same time ARAGORN (App CT Lee) laid in.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SACRED GURU |
R Rueven |
1:22.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
ARAGORN |
App CT Lee |
– |
Nose |
|
3rd |
FLYING BABY |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
SACRED GALAXY |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
2 |
RACE 8 (R1078) CLASS 4 (A) – 1400M
Emergency acceptor, D’GREAT CHANCE was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
UNCHAINED MELODY which was up 21kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
UNCHAINED MELODY (App A Azizi) stood and refused to jump with the field. The mare will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.
BLUE DANUBE (R Rueven) was slow to begin.
The saddle on KRATOS (HK Cheng) slipped sideways during the running of the race.
A post-race veterinary examination of UNCHAINED MELODY revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ELUSIVE EMPEROR |
App A Saran |
1:22.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
CHIPS |
SS Vanan |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
LEOPARD ECLIPSE |
App P Mogun |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
TONGARIRO |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
Dead Heat |
RACE 9 (R1079) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M
Racing to the 600M, App AR Aiman, the rider of LEEDSTHEWAY was dislodged. The following horses, YULONG HONOR (App P Haris), BM POWER (HK Cheng), CAPE LINCOLN (R Rueven) and SILVER SIXTYSIX (App R Ruwaidy) had to take evasive action to avoid the fallen rider. App AR Aiman was exempted from weighing in.
A post-race veterinary examination of LEEDSTHEWAY revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey AM Aizat, the rider of SUNTZU, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to the 600M, he shifted inwards when insufficiently clear of LEEDSTHEWAY (App AR Aiman) resulting in the gelding clipping its heels and dislodged its rider. When deciding on the penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey AM Aizat’s guilty plea, his riding record and mitigating factor. Jockey AM Aizat was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days. Acting on the provisions of MRA Rule 48(5), the Stewards deferred the commencement of Jockey AM Aizat’s suspension to take effect from Monday, 4th January 2021 and to expire on Sunday, 10th January 2021, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.30pm).
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BANGKOK BOY |
App R Narendran |
1:16.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
SUNTZU |
AM Aizat |
– |
6 ½ |
|
3rd |
CAPE LINCOLN |
R Rueven |
– |
10 |
|
4th |
YULONG HONOR |
App P Haris |
– |
4 |
RACE 10 (R1080) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M
JACKS SECRET, a course scratching as it was sore left side of its neck, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR DREYFUSS (App P Haris) reared when the gates were released and was slow to begin.
L’KEN (SS Vanan) was slow to begin.
A post-race veterinary examination of AWATERE (App S Rosmizan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TILSWORTH MICK |
App A Najib |
1:16.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
MYSTICAL STAR |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
2 ½ |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT EMPRESS |
AM Aizat |
– |
5 ¼ |
|
4th |
AWATERE |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
2 ½ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
PNTC SECURITY DEPARTMENT REPORT DATED 27TH DECEMBER 2020 AGAINST VALET SOPHIAN HADI BIN ISMAIL (MRA PASS NO. V.5)
The Stewards today (27th December 2020) opened an investigation into a report from the PNTC Security Department alleging breach of the Covid-19 SOPs and PNTC Circular T30/20 dated 14th December 2020 by Valet Sophian Hadi bin Ismail.
After taking evidence from Valet Sophian Hadi bin Ismail, PNTC Assistant Security Officer Encik Mahendaraj Singaravelu and PNTC Security personnel Chong Wai Meng and Corporal Mohd Jamel bin Ismail, the Stewards adjourned the investigation to a date to be fixed.
PRE-RACE BLOOD TEST – 2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2020
PENANG TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2020
The report dated 27th December 2020 (PNTC #V20/15) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 114 coded blood samples were received from the above- mentioned race meeting for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. All the samples were analyzed and passed the pre-race testing criteria.
RACE 9 (R1079) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M, SUNDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2020, 2ND DAY, PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2020
The Stewards today (27th December 2020) opened an investigation into the saddling of BANGKOK BOY (App R Narendran). After taking evidence from Trainer HS Lim, Owner T Jayabala a/l Tannimalai, Valet Shamsul Hasdi bin Ismail and Syce Willie Koay, the Stewards adjourned the investigation to a date to be fixed.
GENERAL REPORT -SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
5 & 6 DECEMBER 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2020
The report dated 17 December 2020 (V20/096) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 55 bottles of coded urine samples and 59 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 December 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
5 & 6 DECEMBER 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2020
The report dated 17 December 2020 (V20/097) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 5 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 6 December 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
POST RACE URINE:
13 DECEMBER 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2020
The report dated 17 December 2020 (V20/098) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 25 bottles of coded urine samples and 29 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 December 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
13 DECEMBER 2020
SELANGOR TURF CLUB DECEMBER MEETING 2020
The report dated 17 December 2020 (V20/099) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 2 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13 December 2020, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2020 |
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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 |
GERMANIC |
Respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
NO REGRETS |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
CASTLE CHOICE |
Nail prick off fore foot |
Vet examination |
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4 |
PURE SPARK |
Mild Tendonitis near fore |
Vet examination |
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4 |
STARDICE |
Bruised off fore heels |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
OVERLORD |
Corneal ulcer right eye |
Vet examination |
|
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6 |
AMAZING ECLIPSE |
Respiratory infection |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
THE DODGER |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
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8 |
TILSWORTH JACOBI |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 27TH DECEMBER 2020 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
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1 |
Nil |
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2 |
GOLDEN EXPLORER |
Vet examination |
|
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3 |
TILSWORTH JOSHI |
Vet examination |
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|
4 |
GENERAL TYCOON |
Vet examination |
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4 |
LUKE MAN |
1000M and vet examination |
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5 |
FORSA ECLIPSE & ACE’S WILD |
Vet examination each |
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6 |
GENERAL NIX & BAGHDAD |
Vet examination each |
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7 |
Nil |
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8 |
UNCHAINED MELODY |
1 starting stall test |
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9 |
Nil |
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10 |
JACKS SECRET |
Vet examination |
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SUMMARY |
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Suspension(s) |
R9 |
Jockey AM Aizat (SUNTZU) – suspended 2 race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow-up(s) |
R9 |
Trainer HS Lim and Owner T Jayabala a/l Tannimalai (BANGKOK BOY) |
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General |
Valet Sophian Hadi bin Ismail – PNTC Circular T30/20 |
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