STEWARDS’ REPORT – PERAK AUGUST MEETING 2017
SATURDAY – 5th AUGUST 2017
STATE OF TRACK: Good
Panel of Stewards:
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Terry Lee Pang Lay – Chairman
Mr Norman Tan Jin Leong – Racing Steward
Mr Philip Anderson – Senior Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Lee Seng He – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Devaraj Arujunen – Stipendiary Steward
Mr. Jarry Chong Kok Heng – Stipendiary Steward
RACE 1 (R980) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200m(lc) – YELLOW ALLAMANDA STAKES
[WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
WHIRLWIND, a course scratching as it had sustained sore back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
WE’RE THE WORLD (TM Wan) jumped away awkwardly outwards and bumped D’GREAT NIMBUS (G Pereira).
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (F Yap) jumped away awkwardly.
MULTIBLUE TOSCA rolled in racing to the 300M and as a result, Jockey F Yap had to stop riding and straighten the gelding.
D’GREAT NIMBUS raced greenly in the straight.
Over the concluding stages, GOLDEN EMPIRE (App M Sathiaa) raced greenly and laid out.
RACE 2 (R981) CLASS 4 –1200m(lc) – FRANGIPANI HANDICAP
CELERITAS which was up 22kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
DANE’S ANATOMY (WK Yan) and GOLD COAST CAPTAIN (App KC Tham) bumped on jumping away.
WHISPERINTHEWIND (App KC Wong) jumped away awkwardly.
V RESPECT U (J Chuah) was slow to begin.
HUN YEANG VILLAGE (M Zairi) and JUST NAME IT (CK Tan) showed no early speed, despite being urged.
Racing to the 700M, DANE’S ANATOMY had to be checked when I’M A GENIUS (S Anandan) rolled in. Jockeys WK Yan and S Anandan were both shown the film of the race and the Panel of Stewards deem it as a racing incident and took no further action.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DANE’S ANATOMY, GOLD COAST CAPTAIN, I’M A GENIUS and LUCK DRAGON (F Yap) revealed no obvious abnormality.
RACE 3 (R982) CLASS 4 – 1200m(lc) – BOUGAINVILLEA HANDICAP
BIG LIGHTNING, JOYFUL and GOLDEN DRAGON which are course scratching as they had sustained a bruised off fore sole, colic and a bruised near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HALO INSPIRE (L Sofhan) was slow to begin.
TIGER STRIPES (App KC Tham) jumped away awkwardly.
EYEOFTHETIGER (WK Yan) and GET THE LOTSKI (App M Sathiaa) bumped on jumping away and as a consequence, GET THE LOTSKI lost its position and at the same time, THE THINKER (C Goon) jumped in. As a result, IN FULL BLOOM (App KC Wong) and Q NINE MAX (Y Aify) were hampered.
SUPREME STAR (TM Wan) jumped away awkwardly and was difficult to settle in the early and middle stages of the race, throwing its head up on several occasions.
HALO INSPIRE was caught wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
SUPREME STAR laid in away from the whip at the 300M.
Post-race veterinary examinations of EYEOFTHETIGER, WELLINGTON HAMMER (SU Lim) and Q NINE MAX revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of TIGER STRIPES revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that HALO INSPIRE had 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.
RACE 4 (R983) ENRICH STAKES A – 1600m(lc) – BIRD OF PARADISE STAKES [SW]
ILUMINADO, 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.
TRIPLE ONE D’BEST which was down 54kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
Acting on a veterinary report that TRIPLE ONE D’BEST (App S Saddam) was lame near fore, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal TRIPLE ONE D’BEST at 3.19pm. and as such, TRIPLE ONE D’BEST will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of EN LAUDER (Y Aify) and ROYAL GREEN (HS Gill) revealed no obvious abnormality.
RACE 5 (R984) CLASS 5 – 1400m (sc) – GERBERRA DAISIES HANDICAP
DEPUTY LAW, a course scratching as it had sustained a bruised off fore sole, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Acting on the Starter’s report that ANAK PENANG had dislodged Jockey Z Khairil whilst in the stall and to prevent any further delay, the Panel of Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ANAK PENANG at 4.03pm, as Jockey Z Khairil was feeling uncomfortable due to the fall. On returning back to the Jockeys Room, Jockey Z Khairil was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer who certified him fit to continue riding.
DUE HOME (App KC Wong), KING OF THE CREEK (App AM Aizat) and PRINCE ISLANDER (App S Saddam) were slow to begin.
Racing to the 1200M, KING OF THE CREEK had to be steadied to avoid the heels of GOOD GIFT (S Anandan).
The saddle on BUTCH CASSIDY (F Yap) slipped forward during the running.
BIG EGO (J Chuah) and BUTCH CASSIDY which both raced poorly, will each be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.
App AM Aizat, the rider of KING OF THE CREEK reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of KING OF THE CREEK revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BEAUTY ADMIRE (L Sofhan), BIG EGO (J Chuah), BUTCH CASSIDY and DUE HOME revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App S Saddam, the rider of PRINCE ISLANDER in the presence of his master, Trainer Evert Van Breukelen pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that over the concluding stages, he dropped his off-side rein at about the 50M and approaching the finish, he again dropped his off-side rein, resulting in his mount shifting inward and checked BALBOA (HS Gill).
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his riding record and mitigating factors. App S Saddam was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Sunday, 6th August 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 19th August 2017, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (5.12pm).
RACE 6 (R985) CLASS 5 – 1400m(sc) – RAFFLESIA HANDICAP
JACKWIN, a course scratching as it had sustained stone bruised to its near fore, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SOON I WILL which was down 18kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
The Panel of Stewards permitted Jockey Y Aify to replace Jockey L Sofhan as the rider of SOON I WILL who was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.
SOON I WILL (Y Aify) and EMPIRE BAY (App KC Tham) hung out entering the home straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of TWODOLLARMUPPET (SU Lim), FLY HIGH (App AK Lim) and STORM HERO (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of APROBACION (App KC Wong) revealed that the mare had returned lame near fore and as such, APROBACION will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.
RACE 7 (R986) CLASS 5 – 1000m (sc) – ORCHID HANDICAP
Whilst in the barrier, FIELD FORCE which was restless, reared and dislodged Jockey J Chuah. FIELD FORCE was taken out, examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and was passed fit to start.
FUMIO (App KC Wong) and SUPER VICTORY (App AM Aizat) were checked shortly after the start when GREEN TRACER (WK Yan) shifted in and at the same time, MARINI WALTZ (App S Saddam) shifted out, resulting in FIELD FORCE being taken in onto EXPLOSIVE FORCE (App KC Tham). Shortly thereafter, GREEN TRACER shifted in and tightened FIELD FORCE (J Chuah) which lost its position.
Racing to the 900M, CENTURY WORLD (App A Zaimuddin) rolled in, resulting in HANDSOME BOSS (TM Wan) being taken in onto GREEN TRACER which tightened FIELD FORCE which had to steady and lost its position.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FIELD FORCE and EXPLOSIVE FORCE revealed no obvious abnormality.
A post-race veterinary examination of GREEN TRACER revealed that the gelding had returned with respiratory distress and as such, GREEN TRACER will be required to pass a test (1000M/Vet) before being declared to race again.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that YOU NEVER KNOW returned with a cut on its dorsal near fore pastern.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey WK Yan, the rider of GREEN TRACER pleaded guilty to a charge for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to 800M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of EXPLOSIVE FORCE, resulting in EXPLOSIVE FORCE being crowded for room and checked, forcing YOU NEVER KNOW (S Anandan) onto the heels of MARINI WALTZ.
When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his riding record and mitigating factors. Jockey WK Yan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) Malaysian race days, effective from Sunday, 6th August 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 19th August 2017, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (6.00pm).
The Panel of Stewards adjourned an Inquiry into an incident at about the 700M as App M Sathiaa, the rider of CLASSIC KING had left the course. An Inquiry will be held on a date to be fixed.
RACE 8 (R987) CLASS 5 – 1000m(sc) – HIBISCUS HANDICAP
Q NINE MAC (HS Gill) and HEAVENLY GIFT (S Anandan) were slow to begin.
Q NINE MAC and NO MONEY NO TALK (App AK Lim) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
A post-race veterinary examination of LUCKY COIN (C Goon) revealed no obvious abnormality.
GENERAL REPORT
APPEAL BY JOCKEY J SHANKAR AGAINST THE SUSPENSION OF THREE (3) MONTHS IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF RACEHORSE “SMOOTHLY” IN RACE 6 (R714), CLASS 4 – 1100M, ON SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE 2017, 1ST DAY, PENANG TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017
The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards on Friday, 4th August 2017 heard the above Appeal and heard submissions from Jockey J Shankar and Mr. P Ravee, Counsel representing Jockey J Shankar. Evidence was also taken from Dr. Khor Li Li, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, PNTC.
After considering further submissions from Jockey J Shankar, Mr. P Ravee and the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward and reviewing the video replays, Jockey J Shankar’s Appeal against the 3 months suspension was dismissed.
Furthermore, the Racing Stewards enhanced the penalty to a five (5) months’ suspension with immediate effect from Friday, 4th August 2017 and to expire on Wednesday, 3rd January 2018, both days inclusive. His deposit was forfeited.
On a separate, additional charge by the Racing Stewards, Jockey J Shankar pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct towards the Officials during the initial Inquiry and was fined RM2,000/- (Malaysia Ringgit Two Thousand) under MRA Rule 12(2)(f).
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POST-RACE URINE (EQUINE):
23RD JULY 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2017
The report dated 3rd August 2017 (V17/082) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 35 coded urine and 35 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24th July 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
23RD JULY 2017
PENANG TURF CLUB SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2017
The report dated 3rd August 2017 (V17/083) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 24th July 2017 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PENANG TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017:
INQUIRY INTO THE SAMPLES TAKEN FROM RACEHORSES “ELF’S DREAM” (C309) AND “GOOD MUMMY” (N260) IN RACE 5 (R741), 2nd DAY, SATURDAY, 10th JUNE 2017, PENANG TURF CLUB JUNE MEETING 2017 AND THEY BOTH FAILED THEIR POST-RACE TESTS WHEN THEIR IMPOUNDED SAMPLES CODED “09102”AND “09079” RESPECTIVELY, RETURNED POSITIVE TO “NAPROXEN”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER MRA RULES & REGULATIONS.
The Stipendiary Stewards today, Friday, 4th August 2017 opened an Inquiry into the above matter.
Evidence were taken from Trainer Richard Lines, the trainer of ELF’S DREAM and GOOD MUMMY, Dr. Reza Singam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Perak Turf Club and Ms. Chan Sue Hay, Analyst, USains Biomics Laboratory.
After considering submissions from Trainer R Lines, the Inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
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PERAK TURF CLUB JULY GOLD VASE MEETING 2017:
INQUIRY INTO THE URINE SAMPLE PROVIDED BY APP CK KHAW WHO RODE IN RACE 3 (R836) ON SATURDAY, 1ST DAY, 1st JULY 2017, PERAK TURF CLUB JULY GOLD VASE MEETING 2017 AND HIS URINE SAMPLE CODED “J-3630” WAS FOUND POSITIVE TO “EPHEDRINE”, A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE UNDER MRA RULES & REGULATIONS.
The Panel of Stewards on Friday, 4th August 2017 concluded an Inquiry into a report from the Chief Analyst, USains Biomics Laboratory that jockey’s urine sample coded “J-3630” which was provided by App CK Khaw, was found positive to “Ephedrine”, a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules & Regulations.
Evidence were taken from App CK Khaw in the presence of his master, Trainer R Lines, Ms. Chan Sue Hay, Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Lam Yee Yoon, the Perak Turf Club Club Medical Officer.
App CK Khaw pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) in that on the 1st July 2017, he provided his urine sample coded J-3630 which upon analysis, was found to contain “Ephedrine”, a prohibited substance under MRA Rules and Regulations. When deciding on the penalty, the Panel of Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, clean record and mitigating factors.
App CK Khaw was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months, from the day he was stood down, i.e. Friday, 21st July 2017 and to expire on Friday, 20th October 2017, both dates inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (5.10pm).
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PRTC – SATURDAY – 5th AUGUST 2017
NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST IMPOSED
Race Horse(s) Finding/Reason Test(s) Remark(s)
1 REWARDING SMILE Bruised off fore fetlock Vet examination
2 D’GREAT SPIRIT Bruised both fore knee Vet examination
2 SATELLITE GENIUS Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination
2 NOTHING TO LOSE Corneal ulcer right eye Vet examination
5 BLACK IS POWER Sore back Vet examination
5 HAPPY AMIGO Swollen sheath Vet examination
6 POWERFUL FIGHTER Bruised near fore fetlock Vet examination
6 AUSPICIOUS STAR Bruised off fore fetlock Vet examination
6 ELUSIVE GENIUS Sore back Vet examination
6 RAINBOW FISH Conjunctivitis Vet examination
7 FOX TREASURE Bruised foot Vet examination
7 SAND LANE Sore back Vet examination
8 DRAGON WALK Bruised back Vet examination
Change of Rider(s):
Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
3 HALO INSPIRE (unfixed) L Sofhan EA
5 PRINCE ISLANDER (unfixed) App S Saddam EA
6 SOON I WILL L Sofhan Y Aify Medical
7 YOU NEVER KNOW L Sofhan S Anandan Medical
8 FLYING NEKO L Sofhan J Chuah Medical
PRTC – SATURDAY – 5th AUGUST 2017
SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO
Race Horse(s) Test(s) Remark(s)
1 WHIRLWIND Vet examination
2 Nil
3 BIG LIGHTNING, JOYFUL & GOLDEN DRAGON Vet examination each
3 TIGER STRIPES 1000M/Vet
3 HALO INSPIRE Bleeder’s test (barred 3 mths)
4 ILUMINADO Vet examination
4 TRIPLE ONE D’BEST 1000M/Vet
5 DEPUTY LAW Vet examination
5 BIG EGO & BUTCH CASSIDY 1000M/Vet each
6 JACKWIN Vet examination
6 APROBACION 1000M/Vet
7 GREEN TRACER 1000M/Vet
8 Nil
SUMMARY
Fine (s) Nil
Suspension (s) PRTC July Gold Vase Mtg 2017
App CK Khaw – suspended 3 months under MRA Rule 136(3)(b).
R5 App S Saddam (PRINCE ISLANDER) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
R7 Jockey WK Yan (GREEN TRACER) – 2 Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii).
Follow-up (s) PNTC June Mtg 2017
Trainer R Lines – ELF’S DREAM & GOOD MUMMY
R7 App M Sathiaa (CLASSIC KING)