STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JANUARY/FEBRUARY MEETING 2019 – 1ST DAY, SUNDAY,
27TH JANUARY 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 |
1 |
MAJOR GREEN |
J De Souza |
R Rueven |
Medical |
2 |
SUPER GOOD |
J De Souza |
KC Wong |
Medical |
6 |
RA FORCE |
J De Souza |
KC Wong |
Medical |
6 |
L’APPRENTI SORCIER |
– |
AK Lim |
Unfixed |
RACE 1 (R117) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M
EAGLE SOAR, a course scratching as it was bruised off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
LIM’S ACTION (App A Zaimuddin) jumped away awkwardly.
TRIPLE COIN (S Ruzaini) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
RED EASTERN (HS Gill) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LEE’S SURPRISE (S Salee) and WILL BE BETTER (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey R Rueven, the rider of MAJOR GREEN, reported that his saddle slipped backwards shortly after the start.
The Stewards questioned Trainer B Ng into the improved performance of MARCO POLO
(AK Lim). He stated that the gelding was better suited by the good going and the distance of today’s race. He further stated that MARCO POLO had jumped out of the barrier after its last start. His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).
. Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
MARCO POLO |
AK Lim |
1:04.7 |
– |
2nd |
MAJOR GREEN |
R Rueven |
– |
½ |
3rd |
GHOST CITY |
Y Aify |
– |
7 |
4th |
SONIC PLUS |
J Mallyon |
– |
¾ |
RACE 2 (R118) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M
BOLD PASSION which was down 16kgs and RANGITAIKI which was up 15kgs in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
WARN YOU MAN (M Hanif), which was difficult and could not be boxed, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2.22pm. The gelding will be required to pass one starting stall test before being declared to race again.
LOYALTY’S ANGEL (Z Khairil) jumped away awkwardly outwards and bumped RANGITAIKI (HK Cheng).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LOYALTY’S ANGEL returned having cast its near hind plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SUPER GOOD (KC Wong) and ARCHAEOLOGY (S Ruzaini) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
SECRET SPICE |
S Muniandy |
1:05.7 |
– |
2nd |
BOLD PASSION |
App J Daniel |
– |
2 ¼ |
3rd |
RANGITAIKI |
HK Cheng |
– |
2 ¼ |
4th |
SUVARNABHUMI |
J Chuah |
– |
Neck |
RACE 3 (R119) BANDED 38-61(SW) – 1600M
(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
LUCK SUCCESS and HAPPY SIXTYSIX, both course scratchings as they sustained a bruised off fore fetlock and had a nail prick near hind foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
JUTSU (App S Saddam) shifted out on jumping and bumped FLYING WNNER (KC Wong).
COLORADO PRINCE (Z Khairil) was slow into stride.
FLYING WINNER was disappointed for a run at the 200M when TURQUOISE KING (S Salee) and HALO INSPIRE (HS Gill) both shifted out. As a result, FLYING WINNER had to shift in for clear running and TURQUOISE KING and HALO INSPIRE continued to lay out, finishing wider out on the track.
Passing the 200M, BLOOD ROYAL (AM Aizat) had to steady off the heels of TURQUOISE KING and shifted in for clear running.
Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of WINDCHASER reported that his mount was making respiratory noises and App S Saddam, the rider of JUTSU reported that his mount was not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
TURQUOISE KING |
S Salee |
1:36.4 |
– |
2nd |
HALO INSPIRE |
HS Gill |
– |
Neck |
3rd |
COLORADO PRINCE |
Z Khairil |
– |
1 ¾ |
4th |
FLYING WINNER |
KC Wong |
– |
Nose |
RACE 4 (R120) CLASS 4(B) – 1200M
ELAINE LOVER (CK Tan) jumped away awkwardly.
CASTLE CHOICE (AM Aizat) was slow into stride and was caught wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
BURN NOTICE (HS Gill) raced greenly in the early and middle stages of the race and racing to the 900M, shifted out resulting in ONE MORE ACHIEVER (Z Khairil) having to be steadied.
Jockey Y Aify, the rider of CIZEN, reported that he lost the use of his near side iron for a short distance after the jump.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of BURN NOTICE, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of POLO BOY (AK Lim) and CASTLE CHOICE revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Jockey AM Aizat into the reasons he failed to ride CASTLE CHOICE out in the straight. He stated that after being caught wide from the 800M and the horse hanging out, he tried to improve on entering the straight but the gelding continued to hang out. Jockey AM Aizat was advised that in future, he must ride his horses out to the end of the race.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
GOLDEN TYCOON |
S Ruzaini |
1:10.2 |
– |
2nd |
MEDIATOR |
J Low |
– |
1 ¼ |
3rd |
MULTIBLUE RANCHO |
App P Mogun |
– |
1 |
4th |
POLO BOY |
AK Lim |
– |
3 ½ |
RACE 5 (R121) CLASS 4(A) – 1200M
PORSENCE, a course scratching as it was bruised right knee, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
CIZEN MAN (Z Khairil) and HAYTHAM (App R Ruwaidy) were both checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and were passed fit to race.
RACER KING (HK Cheng) shifted in on jumping away, resulting in CIZEN MAN and D’GREAT SONG (KC Wong) bumping.
SEGAR THE BEST (HS Gill) had to be steadied shortly after the start and lost its position when LIVELY DRAGON (R Rueven) shifted out.
HAPPY BABY (C Goon) showed no early pace despite being urged.
D’GREAT SONG raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
FUNKADELIC (App S Rosmizan) was steadied off the heels of SPADE OF ACE (AK Lim) at the 300M and shifted in for clear running.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that SILK ROUTE (M Ganeesh) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT SONG, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of FUNKADELIC, CIZEN MAN and HAYTHAM revealed no obvious abnormality. SEGAR THE BEST returned having cast its near hind plate.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
RACER KING |
HK Cheng |
1:10.5 |
– |
2nd |
SPADE OF ACE |
AK Lim |
– |
1 ½ |
3rd |
PURE JUSTICE |
AM Aizat |
– |
1 ¼ |
4th |
LIVELY DRAGON |
R Rueven |
– |
Neck |
RACE 6 (R122) BANDED 62-89 (SW) – 1300M
(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
Emergency acceptor, BACH’S AIR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
D’GREAT DANGER and INNIMINYMINEMOW, both course scratchings as they had corneal ulcer right eye and a bruised near fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
FOLLOW THE WIND which was up 25kgs and LIM’S CASINO which was down 16kgs in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
After weighing out correctly, App R Ruwaidy was found not wearing a body protector whilst mounted on STREET TEASE at the Parade Ring. The Stewards ordered App R Ruwaidy to re-weigh out.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App R Ruwaidy, the rider of STREET TEASE, in the presence of his Master, Trainer C Robert, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA 41(4)(b) for failing to wear a body protector whilst mounted on STREET TEASE at the Parade Ring. He was fined RM1,000/- and informed of his Right of Appeal (5.00 pm).
MARY KING (M Hanif) was slow into stride.
MACARTHUR (Z Khairil) shifted out on jumping away and as a result, FOLLOW THE WIND (J Mallyon) was checked and lost its position.
SILVER WIND (CK Tan) shifted out racing to the 600M resulting in EATONS GOLD (App A Zaimuddin) being tightened onto GREAT SCOTT (App J Daniel), resulting in those horses bumping on several occasions. Jockey CK Tan was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
SILVER WIND was held up for clear running from the 500M until the 250M and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of WORLD HARMONY (S Ruzaini) which shifted out at the 200M for clear running.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RA FORCE (KC Wong) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
A post-race veterinary examination of LIM’S CASINO (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
KERAUNO |
App S Rosmizan |
1:16.3 |
– |
2nd |
L’APPRENTI SORCIER |
AK Lim |
– |
¾ |
3rd |
WORLD HARMONY |
S Ruzaini |
– |
½ |
4th |
SILVER WIND |
CK Tan |
– |
1 |
RACE 7 (R123) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M
OUR RIVER DANCER, a course scratching as it was sore off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
STRONG MAN 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.
YOU KNOW WHEN (App S Saddam) was slow to begin.
MAGICAL TEN (App S Hafis) was bumped at the start and lost its position when POLO TYCOON (AK Lim) shifted in.
GHOST AFFAIR (C Goon) shifted in racing to the 250M, resulting in POLO TYCOON having to be steadied.
GHOST AFFAIR shifted out approaching the finish, resulting in YOU KNOW WHEN having to be steadied. Jockey C Goon was shown the vision of both incidents and advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances.
WHO’S THE BOSS (CK Tan) was disappointed for clear running at the 100M and had to shift out over the heels of D’GREAT LORD (KC Wong) and DARK EXPRESS (S Salee) for clear running.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that NEVERUNCONDITIONAL (HS Gill) returned broken-winded and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT LORD, CHERON WARRIOR (App A Zaimuddin) and MAGICAL TEN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
CENTURY WORLD |
Z Khairil |
1:05.1 |
– |
2nd |
NOVA EAGLE |
S Ruzaini |
– |
1 |
3rd |
GHOST AFFAIR |
C Goon |
– |
1 ¼ |
4th |
YOU KNOW WHEN |
App S Saddam |
– |
1 |
RACE 8 (R124) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M
BLIXEM, a course scratching as it had respiratory infection, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HEART FEELING (App R Ruwaidy) over raced in the early and middle stages of the race.
SIR HENRY (S Ruzaini) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
OUR FRIENDLY DIVA (M Hanif) had to check to avoid the heels of I AM MIDAS (App J Daniel) approaching the 450M when I AM MIDAS rolled in.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BABY POLO (M Ganeesh), EASTWOOD (Y Aify), MULTI WEALTH (S Salee) and SIR HENRY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
SILVER POWER |
AK Lim |
1:05.1 |
– |
2nd |
CLASSIC KING |
Z Khairil |
– |
4 |
3rd |
I AM MIDAS |
App J Daniel |
– |
1 ¼ |
4th |
HEART FEELING |
App R Ruwaidy |
– |
1 ¾ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
GENERAL REPORT – PRTC
POST-RACE URINE:
12TH & 13TH JANUARY 2019
PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019
The report dated 25th January 2019 (V19/008) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 48 bottles of coded urine samples and 48 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
12TH & 13TH JANUARY 2019
PERAK TURF CLUB JANUARY (DERBY) MEETING 2019
The report dated 25th January 2019 (V19/009) from the Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory stated that 4 bottles of coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 13th January 2019 for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
Trainer PK Leong was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 17.1 for failing to lodge the Transfer Form for SING ROULETTE (R423) as required.
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
RACE 2 (R090) CLASS 5 (A) – 1800M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019
The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of D’GREAT SWIFT. They took evidence from App CK Khaw, the rider of D’GREAT SWIFT, in the presence of his Master, Trainer R Lines who is also the Trainer of D’GREAT SWIFT.
After reviewing the vision of the race and considering the evidence tendered, App CK Khaw was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that between the 1000M and the 650M, he made insufficient effort to improve D’GREAT SWIFT’s position.
In determining the penalty the Stewards took into consideration App CK Khaw’s mitigating factors, submissions on penalty and his riding record. The Stewards also took into consideration the evidence tendered by Mr TP Tang, the Owner of D’GREAT SWIFT and 50% part owner of JJ STAR, the winner of the race. Mr TP Tang assured the Stewards that he had expected both horses to run well and had bet on them in equal amounts. Bearing in mind that D’GREAT SWIFT and JJ STAR had finished first and second respectively in Race 11 (R029) on 6 January 2019, which was the last start for both horses, the Stewards found Mr TP Tang’s statement to be credible.
App CK Khaw was suspended from riding in races for a period of one (1) month with effect from 23 January 2019 and to expire on 22 February 2019, both dates inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2:45pm).
TUESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2019, SLTC OFFICIAL BARRIER TEST
A post-trial veterinary examination of TH MAXIMS revealed that it was lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a 1000M/vet test before being declared to race again.
SLTC STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT – THURSDAY, 24 JANUARY 2019
RACE 10 (R098) CLASS 4 (A) – 1300M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019
The Stewards enquired into the running and handling of LUKE MAN in this race. They took evidence from App N Varmah and Trainer C Leck, who is also App Varmah’s Master Trainer.
Trainer C Leck stated that LUKE MAN, which was transferred to his training on 4th December 2018, was unimpressive in trackwork and he had entered the gelding for an official Barrier Practice on 15th January 2019 in an attempt to bring about improvement. App N Varmah was the rider in this barrier practice, in which LUKE MAN was unsettled in the gate, then showed early speed before apparently tiring from the 400M. With this in mind, Trainer C Leck decided to nominate App Varmah for the ride on 20th January as he had some knowledge of the gelding’s temperament and racing style. He instructed App Varmah to relax LUKE MAN in the early stages and conserve energy in order to finish strongly, which he observed that the gelding had not been able to do when racing for his previous trainer.
App Varmah reported that LUKE MAN became fractious and agitated in the barrier, when the attendant holding him anticipated the start and released his grip before the gate opened. At this point, App Varmah shouted to the Starter to wait, and looked around to see if any other attendant was available to hold LUKE MAN’s tail which he felt would calm the gelding. As he did so, the start was effected and consequently, he was not fully ready and LUKE MAN reared inwards.
App Varmah stated that LUKE MAN raced fiercely in the early stages and took charge of him from about the 1000M, which resulted in the gelding running wide. He was then denied any opportunity to shift inwards and save ground due to the presence of SACRED EMPIRE (S Ruzaini) on his inside. In the straight, he attempted to comply with his instructions which were to commit to his full finishing effort at the 400M. He added that he was unable to ride with full vigour at this point as the saddle had slipped backwards, which he reported immediately post-race to a Stipendiary Steward.
Trainer C Leck stated that in hindsight, he had made a mistake in nominating App N Varmah to ride LUKE MAN. He believed that App N Varmah became tired in the closing stages as a result of fighting for control throughout the race. He assured the Stewards that he would nominate an experienced professional for LUKE MAN’s next start.
Having heard the evidence and reviewed the vision of the race, the Stewards advised Trainer C Leck that, due to concerns about App N Varmah’s current standard of riding and development as a jockey, they would not accept him to be nominated for rides at Selangor Turf Club until:
1. He has passed a riding assessment conducted by a Stipendiary Steward.
2. He has participated successfully in at least fifteen (15) barrier trials.
This condition will take effect immediately. Both parties were advised of their Right of Appeal (11.10am).
SATURDAY, 19 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019
AMENDMENT
NON ACCEPTORS |
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Race |
Horse |
Reason |
Test |
Remark |
9 |
AUSSIE EAGLE |
Respiratory distress |
1000M/vet |
– |
SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019
AMENDMENT
RACE 3 (R091) CLASS 4 (A) – 1500M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019, SELANGOR TURF CLUB JANUARY MEETING 2019
Trainer SB Tan was fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to seek the Stewards’ permission for Jockey M Ganeesh to ride 1kg over on WINNING TANGO in Race 3 (R091) on 20 January 2019 (Sunday) at the Selangor Turf Club.
AMENDMENT
GENERAL REPORT(S) – SLTC
SUNDAY, 20 JANUARY 2019
Trainer R Lines was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for negligence as read with MRA Regulation 17 for in that as the receiving Trainer, he was the person responsible for the lodgement of the Transfer Form when ASIA (W308) arrived into his stable but the said form was never lodged.
PNTC – SUNDAY, 27TH JANUARY 2019 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
2 |
LIM’S RANGER |
Skin infection |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
MEIZU |
Bruised tendon left hock |
Vet examination |
|
3 |
SOON YOU THINK |
Bruised near hind fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
4 |
RED GENERAL |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
4 |
SUPER DRAGON |
Bruised near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
6 |
ACE KING |
Bruised near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
6 |
GOLDEN CASINO |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
RED SAPPHIRE |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
PNTC, SUNDAY, 27TH JANUARY 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
1 |
EAGLE SOAR |
Vet examination |
|
2 |
WARN YOU MAN |
1 starting stall test |
|
3 |
LUCK SUCCESS & HAPPY SIXTYSIX |
Vet examination each |
|
4 |
Nil |
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5 |
PORSENCE |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
SILK ROUTE |
1000M & vet examination |
|
6 |
D’GREAT DANGER & INNIMINYMINEMOW |
Vet examination each |
|
6 |
RA FORCE |
1000M & vet examination |
|
7 |
OUR RIVER DANCER |
Vet examination |
|
7 |
NEVERUNCONDITIONAL |
1000M & vet examination |
|
8 |
BLIXEM |
Vet examination |
|
SLTC 22/1/2019 |
TH MAXIMS |
1000M & vet examination |
SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R6 |
App R Ruwaidy (STREET TEASE) – fined RM1,000/- under MRA Rule 41(4)(b) |
PRTC |
Trainer PK Leong (SING ROULETTE) – fined RM250/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) as read with MRA Regulation 17.1 |
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Suspension(s) |
SLTC 20/1/2019 |
App CK Khaw (D’GREAT SWIFT) – suspended 1 month under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
Follow-up(s) |
Nil |