STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG SPRINT TROPHY MEETING 2024
1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 21ST JULY 2024
STATE OF TRACK: GOOD
Panel of Stipendiary Stewards:
Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward) – Chairman
Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Steward)
Dr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen (Senior Stipendiary Steward)
Mr Tan Wai Yuan (Assistant Stipendiary Steward)
RACE 1 (MRA 0715) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M
Trainers B Ng and K Coetzee were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SUNNY FIGHTER (App N Shahronnizam) and THE JEWELLER (S Saddam).
SUNNY FIGHTER (App N Shahronnizam) and MYSTICAL STAR (R Narendran) were both slow into stride.
Approaching the 1400M-mark, ADIRA PEGASUS (A Suriya) eased back on the field, resulting in LEEDSTHEWAY (HK Cheng) and MYSTICAL STAR having to steady and take evasive action. Jockey A Suriya was shown the video of the incident and warned against this practice. He was advised that a repetition may lead to a penalty being imposed.
THE JEWELLER and SUNNY FIGHTER were obliged to race wide on the turn.
Trainer K Coetzee was questioned regarding the improved performance of ADIRA PEGASUS. The only explanation he was able to offer was that this was an extremely weak field today. His explanation was noted.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
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1st |
2 |
ADIRA PEGASUS |
A Suriya |
1:40.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
5 |
THE JEWELLER |
S Saddam |
– |
3 |
|
3rd |
3 |
LEEDSTHEWAY |
HK Cheng |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
4 |
MYSTICAL STAR |
R Narendran |
– |
2 |
RACE 2 (MRA 0716) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M
Trainer B Ng was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for BIG MONKEY (R Narendran).
JOEY (S Salee) was racing keen in the early stages.
App N Shahronnizam, the rider of RADETZKY MARSCH, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of RADETZKY MARSCH revealed no obvious abnormality.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
2 |
JOEY |
S Salee |
1:16.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
3 |
BIG MONKEY |
R Narendran |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
4 |
RADETZKY MARSCH |
App N Shahronnizam |
– |
8 |
|
4th |
1 |
THE BOSS |
HK KCheng |
– |
1 |
RACE 3 (MRA 0717) CLASS 5 (A) – 1100M
ESTRELLA which was up 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.
Trainer S Hamilton was fined RM500/- (Ringgit Malaysia Five Hundred) under PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 for scratching EL CHUBASCO without an Official Veterinary Certificate.
Trainer KF Wong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SECRET AGENT (S Saddam).
LUKE MAN (A Suriya) stumbled badly on jumping, dislodging its rider. Jockey A Suriya was examined by the Club Medical Officer and was passed fit to race.
A post-race veterinary examination of LUKE MAN revealed that the gelding sustained a small cut on the near fore shoulder and off fore bulb and as such, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
7 |
MERRY BELL |
HK Cheng |
1:06.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
3 |
KRATOS |
J Chuah |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
6 |
BIG POWER |
App N Shahronnizam |
– |
3 ½ |
|
4th |
1 |
ESTRELLA |
S Salee |
– |
¾ |
RACE 4 (MRA 0718) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M
Trainer P Arumugam was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for GHOST MARI (HK Cheng).
TERMS OF REFERENCE (App N Shahronnizam) raced wide on the turn.
Trainer S Hamilton would be questioned with regards to the improved performance of SIMLONG BEACH (S Saddam).
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Placing |
Horse number |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
4 |
SIMLONG BEACH |
S Saddam |
1:03.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
1 |
BATTLESTAR |
S Salee |
– |
4 ½ |
|
3rd |
2 |
GHOST MARI |
HK Cheng |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
3 |
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
App N Shahronnizam |
– |
1 ¼ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
RACE 2 (R0686) CLASS 5(B) -1200m(lc), GLENGETTIE HANDICAP,
SUNDAY, 14TH JULY 2024, PERAK JULY MEETING 2024
The Panel of Stewards today (21st July 2024) concluded their Inquiry into the running and
handling of USA CAPTAIN (AM Aizat) in the above race. Further evidence was taken from Jockey AM Aizat and Trainer K Coetzee, the rider and trainer of USA CAPTAIN respectively. After taking into consideration all evidence, Jockey AM Aizat was found guilty of a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride USA CAPTAIN to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge are as follows:-
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He failed to make sufficient effort to jump USA CAPTAIN with the field, resulting in it being slow into stride;
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He steadied his mount on several occasions for no apparent reason between the 800M-mark and the 500M-mark and he thereby failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards;
When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey AM Aizat’s points of mitigation and his riding record. Jockey AM Aizat was suspended from riding in races for a period of four (4) months with effect from 21st July 2024 and to expire on 20th November 2024, both days inclusive. In addition, he was fined a sum of RM20,000/- (Malaysian Ringgit Twenty Thousand). He was advised of his Right of Appeal (11.55 am).
Jockey AM Aizat subsequently lodged a Notice of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence against the 4 months’ suspension and fine of RM20,000/- imposed under MRA Rule 44(10). His application for a Stay of Sentence was GRANTED and the appeal proper will be held at a date to be fixed.
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PNTC – SUNDAY, 21ST JULY 2024 |
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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 |
BANG BINGO |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
1 |
TAIWAN CAPTAIN |
Bruised both fore fetlocks |
Vet examination |
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2 |
PEER GYNT |
Off fore sole bruise |
Vet examination |
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3 |
CASTLE OCEAN |
Sole bruise off fore |
Vet examination |
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|
3 |
WINNING SMILE |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
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4 |
BALIN |
Sole bruise near fore |
Vet examination |
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4 |
MODRIC |
Left eye corneal ulcer |
Vet examination |
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 21ST JULY 2024 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
3 |
LUKE MAN |
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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R1 |
Trainer B Ng |
SUNNY FIGHTER |
21/7/2024 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R1 |
Trainer K Coetzee |
THE JEWELLER |
21/7/2024 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R2 |
Trainer B Ng |
BIG MONKEY |
21/7/2024 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R3 |
Trainer S Hamilton |
EL CHUBASCO |
21/7/2024 |
500/- |
PNTC Official Programme Clause 3.4 |
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R3 |
Trainer KF Wong |
SECRET AGENT |
21/7/2024 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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R4 |
Trainer P Arumugam |
GHOST MARI |
21/7/2024 |
100/- |
65(5)(c) |
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Race 2, 14/7/2024 PRTC |
Jockey AM Aizat |
USA CAPTAIN |
21/7/2024 |
20,000/- |
44(10) |
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Suspension (s) |
Race 2, 14/7/2024 PRTC |
Jockey AM Aizat (USA CAPTAIN) – suspended 4 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
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Follow-up |
R4 |
Trainer S Hamilton (SIMLONG BEACH) |
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