STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2019 – 2ND DAY,
SATURDAY, 27TH JULY 2019
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr Philip Anderson (Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward), Mr Devaraj Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)
Change of Rider(s):
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
8 |
BABY POLO |
App CT Lee |
App P Haris |
Medical |
RACE 1 (R926) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M
SPEEDY NANCHO, a course scratching as it was sore off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ACIPENSER (HS Gill) was slow into stride.
App S Saddam, the rider of BIG GHOST, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that BIG GHOST 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of ULTIMATE HERO (KC Wong) revealed that the gelding returned broken-winded and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of MAYWEATHER (App R Ruwaidy) revealed no obvious abnormality.
App S Saddam, the rider of BIG GHOST, in the presence of his Master, Trainer EV Breukelen, was shown the vision of the race in the straight and was advised of the rules with respect to excessive use of the whip when out of contention.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
RIGHT PARTNER |
App S Hafis |
1:24.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
MR WHYTE |
HK Cheng |
– |
Nose |
|
3rd |
JETSTAR EAGLE |
AK Lim |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
ACIPENSER |
HS Gill |
– |
¾ |
RACE 2 (R927) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M
Acting on veterinary advice that RAMIFICATIONS (J Low) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.29pm. RAMIFICATIONS will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
After being loaded, FIRST OPTION (App P Haris) was fractious in the barrier, reared up and settled down. When the start was effected, FIRST OPTION reared up again badly and lost considerable ground. Due to its adverse history, FIRST OPTION was suspended from racing for a period of one (1) month and will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests (at weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
KEEN DRAGON (Z Khairil) and FRANCES (App L De Souza) were both slow to begin.
The breast check on FIRST OPTION broke during the running of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SING DARCI (HS Gill), SNAGGLE PUSS (HK Cheng) and FIRST OPTION revealed no obvious abnormality. FRANCES returned, having cast its near fore plate.
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Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
GOLDEN EMPIRE |
App S Saddam |
1:24.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT TALENT |
R Shafiq |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
App CK Khaw |
– |
2 |
|
4th |
FRANCES |
App L De Souza |
– |
Neck |
RACE 3 (R928) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M
BALBOA, a course scratching as it had colic, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MYSTICAL STAR (App R Ruwaidy) was slow to begin.
App S Saddam, the rider of ELUSIVE GENIUS reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that ELUSIVE GENIUS returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of COLORADO PRINCE reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of MYSTICAL STAR revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BM POWER |
HK Cheng |
1:23.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
RICH AND SMART |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
THE MILLIONAIRE |
App CT Lee |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
EYEOFTHETIGER |
J Chuah |
– |
Head |
RACE 4 (R929) CLASS 4 (A) – 1600M
SALISBURY RACECOURSE TROPHY
NICATOR (Z Khairil) and HALO INSPIRE (S Anandan) were both slow to begin.
App CT Lee, the rider of JUTSU reported that on pulling-up, the gelding changed strides, broke down and dislodged him. DISCRETELY RED (App R Ruwaidy) which was following, had to take evasive action and dislodged its rider. App CT Lee was exempted from weighing-in and was subsequently stood down by the Club Medical Officer. App R Ruwaidy was examined by the Club Medical Officer and certified fit to continue riding for the day.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that JUTSU fractured its near fore sesamoid bone and had to be humanely euthanized.
A post-race veterinary examination of NICATOR revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TONGARIRO |
App L De Souza |
1:35.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
SONNY BILL |
HS Gill |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
TURQUOISE KING |
J Low |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
BLOOD ROYAL |
App CK Khaw |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 5 (R930) RESTRICTED MAIDEN – 1300M
TATTERSALLS TROPHY
[2 & 3 YEAR OLDS] [WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
RAY OF HOPE which was up 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.
D’GREAT CHANCE (App P Haris) cast its near hind plate en route to the start and had to be re-shod. The gelding was examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to race.
D’GREAT CHANCE jumped away awkwardly, threw its head up and lost ground.
MASTER JIANGMEN (J Low) jumped awkwardly outwards and raced greenly in the early stages of the race and in the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of TAN’S LEGENDARY (WK Yan) revealed no obvious abnormality. DOCTOR GINGER (HS Gill) returned having cast its off fore plate.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ALJAWHRA |
B Pinheiro |
1:15.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
XENA |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
RAY OF HOPE |
CK Tan |
– |
2 ¾ |
|
4th |
BROKE IN LONDON |
KC Wong |
– |
3 |
RACE 6 (R931) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
POLO TYCOON (App CC Foo) jumped away awkwardly inwards and shortly after, bumped BIG BANK (F Yap) on several occasions.
BIG BANK had to check racing to the 1100M to avoid the heels of POLO TYCOON which was taken in by ALL SERENE (C Goon). Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
SUPER HARD (App P Haris) and MORE THAN FAST (WK Yan) both showed no early speed despite being urged. MORE THAN FAST lost ground as a result.
BIG BANK raced wide from the 600M and entered the straight wide.
GOLD SEAL (S Anandan) had to check at the 500M to avoid the heels of POLO BOY (AK Lim).
Jockey WK Yan, the rider of MORE THAN FAST reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no obvious abnormality. Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER HARD, EASY DANCER (S Muniandy) and POLO BOY revealed no obvious abnormality. EASY DANCER and MORE THAN FAST which raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
CAPE LINCOLN |
S Ruzaini |
1:10.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
ALL SERENE |
C Goon |
– |
2 |
|
3rd |
BIG BANK |
F Yap |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
SUPER DRAGON |
J Low |
– |
Neck |
RACE 7 (R932) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
Acting on veterinary advice that DAWN PROSPECT (F Yap) was lame near fore fetlock, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 4.35pm. DAWN PROSPECT will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
WHISPERINTHEWIND (CK Tan) jumped away awkwardly, threw its head up and lost ground.
STRONG MAN (S Anandan) had to steady 50M after the start and lost its position when ALIEN (App CK Khaw) was taken in by READY TO STAR (J De Souza).
CHERON WARRIOR (SU Lim) brushed the running rail on several occasions passing the 1000M.
D’GREAT WORLD (R Shafiq) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of RUN CHEETAH RUN reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that RUN CHEETAH RUN returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of WHISPERINTHEWIND and D’GREAT WORLD revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
ASIAN TIGER |
HK Cheng |
1:10.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
ALIEN |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
READY TO STAR |
J De Souza |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
MIROTIC |
AK Lim |
– |
3 ¾ |
RACE 8 (R933) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M
Acting on veterinary advice that LEE’S SURPRISE (SS Vanan) was knocked at off fore fetlock (superficial wound), the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.00pm. LEE’S SURPRISE will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted App P Haris to replace App CT Lee as the rider of BABY POLO when the latter was medically stood down.
ARLO (S Ruzaini) had to steady shortly after the start to avoid the heels of BABY POLO.
BABY POLO shifted in shortly thereafter resulting in DON’T FORGET THIS (KC Wong) being crowded and losing its position.
MR DREYFUSS (Z Khairil) had to check 50M after the start when MR RIGHT (C Goon) shifted out at the same time when EASTWOOD (S Anandan) was taken in by HEART FEELING (App S Rosmizan).
Racing to the 800M, HEART FEELING and TRIPLE COIN (CK Tan) bumped.
MR RIGHT had to be steadied at the 250M when DARK EXPRESS (AK Lim) which was weakening rolled in. MR RIGHT again had to be steadied when racing inside the 150M when racing tight on the inside of DARK EXPRESS.
MR DREYFUSS was held up for a clear run racing to the 100M and had to shift outwards across the heels of HEART FEELING to obtain clear running.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DARK EXPRESS returned lame near fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ARLO and DELTA WING (App L De Souza) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SGFIFTY |
J De Souza |
1:11.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
BABY POLO |
App P Haris |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
MR DREYFUSS |
Z Khairil |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
EASTWOOD |
S Anandan |
– |
¾ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
SUNDAY, 21ST JULY 2019, 1ST DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2019
The Stewards concluded inquiries into the scratchings of Trainers S Cook’s and S Shanmugam’s horses on 21st July 2019. After considering the evidence, the Stewards advised both trainers to ensure that their scratchings were done within the stipulated time.
SATURDAY, 27TH JULY 2019, 2ND DAY, PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2019
Mr. Cheng Han Yong, Assistant Trainer of Trainer HS Lim, was fined RM100/- for failing to comply with the dress code etiquette under PNTC Circular No. T12/18 after previously being warned.
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
POST RACE URINE:
20 JULY 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019
The report dated 26 July 2019 (V19/093) from the Chief Analyst of Veterinary Forensic Laboratory stated that 22 bottles of coded urine samples and 26 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 20 July 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
20 JULY 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019
The report dated 26 July 2019 (V19/094) 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 20 July 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
14 JULY 2019
SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019
The report dated 25 July 2019 (V19/091.1) 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 14 July 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
RACE 7 (R898) CLASS 3 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 20 JULY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 23 July 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CONDADO. Further evidence was taken from App L De Souza, the rider of CONDADO, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines, and Trainer S Siva, the trainer of CONDADO.
App L De Souza stated that he had ridden CONDADO as instructed in mid-to-rear as the horse was one-paced and had not shown early speed recently. Further that on straightening, he had to persist with an inside run as he believed it was detrimental to attempt to go wide. CONDADO had then been blocked and tightened inside PREMIUM STARS (S Ruzaini) but he had then ridden the gelding with strong whip use.
After considering the evidence and CONDADO’s finishing position (second) in relation to the winner, the Stewards did not consider they could substantiate a charge under the Rules.
RACE 8 (R899) CLASS 5 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SATURDAY, 20 JULY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JULY MEETING 2019
The Stewards, on 23 July 2019 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the riding of CATCH ME GREAT. Evidence was taken from Jockey KC Wong, the rider of CATCH ME GREAT, and Trainer WC Lim, the trainer of CATCH ME GREAT.
Jockey KC Wong stated that he had been instructed to ride CATCH ME GREAT with cover as the gelding was inclined to pull hard. He was conscious of CATCH ME GREAT racing with its mouth open and it had raced with its head up, even under whip riding in the straight.
Trainer WC Lim confirmed that CATCH ME GREAT always raced fiercely and he had instructed it be ridden with cover to maximize its chances. Further, that his Supervisor had reported to him, post-race that the tongue-tie on CATCH ME GREAT was loose. The Club Veterinary Surgeon confirmed this and further that the bit on CATCH ME GREAT was sitting low.
Trainer WC Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 35(1) in that he presented CATCH ME GREAT in Race 8 on Saturday, 20 July 2019, with a tongue-tie which came loose.
Further, Trainer WC Lim pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 35(7) in that he failed to report to the Stipendiary Stewards that the tongue-tie on CATCH ME GREAT had come loose during the race and may have affected its performance.
In assessing the penalties, the Stewards took into consideration Trainer WC Lim’s guilty pleas, mitigating factors and his submissions on penalty. He was fined RM250/- for each charge (a total of RM500/-) and was advised of his Right of Appeal (3:37pm).
TUESDAY, 23 JULY 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL
A post-trial veterinary examination of ROGER revealed that it returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and was lame near fore, and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 27TH JULY 2019 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
4 |
TIC TAC TOE |
Bruised off fore foot |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
GRASSWOOD STAR |
Muscle sore near front limb |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
D’GREAT STAR |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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7 |
MARCO POLO |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
SUPER GOOD |
Bruised both hinds |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 27TH JULY 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
1 |
SPEEDY NANCHO |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
BIG GHOST |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
|
|
1 |
ULTIMATE HERO |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
2 |
RAMIFICATIONS |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
2 |
FIRST OPTION |
2 starting stall tests (at weekly intervals after 1 month embargo) |
|
|
3 |
BALBOA |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
ELUSIVE GENIUS |
1000M & vet examination |
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|
4 |
Nil |
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5 |
Nil |
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6 |
EASY DANCER & MORE THAN FAST |
1000M & vet examination each |
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7 |
DAWN PROSPECT & RUN CHEETAH RUN |
1000M & vet examination each |
|
|
8 |
LEE’S SURPRISE |
Vet examination |
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8 |
DARK EXPRESS |
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 |
|
“B” Trainer Cheng Han Yong |
– |
27/7/2019 |
100/- |
PNTC Circular No. T12/18 |
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Trainer WC Lim |
CATCH ME GREAT (20/7/2019) |
23/7/2019 23/7/2019 |
250/- 250/- |
35(1) 35(7) |
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Suspension(s) |
Nil |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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