STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG APRIL/MAY MEETING 2018 – 3RD DAY, SUNDAY,
6TH MAY 2018
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 |
|
2 |
MARCO POLO |
M Ganeesh |
J Mallyon |
Flight delay |
|
7 |
D’GREAT ARES |
– |
App S Rosmizan |
Unfixed |
RACE 1 (R584) CLASS 5 – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, CABRERA was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ACME (S Ruzaini) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.
Acting on veterinary advice that METEOR TWO (J Mallyon) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 1.49 pm. The gelding will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
ROYAL CHOICE (HK Cheng) jumped away awkwardly.
Jockey CK Tan, the rider of WARN YOU MAN, reported that at about the 150M, his whip became entangled with his reins and he was placed at a disadvantage for a short distance.
Jockey S Ruzaini and App S Saddam, the respective rider of ACME and SILENT DREAMS, reported that their mounts were not striding out freely. Post-race veterinary examinations of both geldings revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HACKER (App CK Khaw) and THONG’S JIAQING (SU Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey C Goon, the rider of EASTWOOD, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to about the 1000M, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of BLACK IS POWER (F Yap), resulting in BLACK IS POWER being taken inward across the running of ACME which had to steady and check. ROYAL CHOICE which was following, also had to steady outwards to avoid the heels of ACME.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of the case and Jockey C Goon’s riding record. He was suspended from riding in races for three (3) Malaysian race days effective Monday, 7th May 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 19th May 2018, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (3.15 pm)
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BLACK IS POWER |
F Yap |
1:12.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
EASTWOOD |
C Goon |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
TRIPLE COIN |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
BUTCH CASSIDY |
R Rueven |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 2 (R585) CLASS 5 – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, BM POWER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ZION SPLENDOUR 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.
The Stewards permitted Jockey J Mallyon to replace Jockey M Ganeesh who had encountered flight delay en route to the Club, as the rider of MARCO POLO.
HERECOMESMYMONEY (SU Lim) was slow to begin.
Jockey S Salee, the rider of MULTI WEALTH, was fined RM500/- (Malaysia Ringgit Five Hundred) for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for dropping his whip at about the 350M.
ANAK WARRIOR (Lou Ho) took a tight run on the inside of XZUBERANCE (S Anandan) at about the 250M and in so doing, took MARCO POLO inward onto SUPER BONUS (HK Cheng) which had to be steadied. Jockey Lou Ho was shown the vision of the incident and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MARCO POLO, SIR RALLY (Z Khairil) and HERECOMESMYMONEY revealed no obvious abnormality. HERECOMESMYMONEY which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
XZUBERANCE |
S Anandan |
1:10.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
ANAK WARRIOR |
Lou Ho |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
MULTI WEALTH |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
DANE’S ANATOMY |
App S Saddam |
– |
Head |
RACE 3 (R586) CLASS 4 – 1300M
Emergency acceptors, SECRET SPICE and ASPREY were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
POLO TYCOON (M Ganeesh) jumped away awkwardly at the start.
CHIPS (App AM Aizat) was slow to begin.
NATURE IS NATURE (HS Gill) was slow into stride.
CHIPS raced fiercely in the early stages of the race and from the 800M until entering the straight, raced wide.
HERE COMES THUNDER (Z Khairil) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
LIKE A JET (J Mallyon) raced fiercely in the middle stages of the race and threw its head about.
POLO TYCOON pulled very hard and was difficult to settle in the middle stages of the race.
Post-race veterinary examinations of CHIPS and POLO TYCOON revealed no obvious abnormality. CHIPS was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
A post-race veterinary examination of LARCENY (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality, however the gelding returned having cast its near hind plate.
The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines into the improved performance of FEISTY LEO (App L De Souza). He stated that the better going today and the good draw suited the gelding as against its last start in soft going on 22nd April 2018. His explanation was noted.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
FEISTY LEO |
App L De Souza |
1:17.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
OK KID |
F Yap |
– |
1 ¾ |
|
3rd |
OUR GENIUS |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
MYSTICAL STAR |
J De Souza |
– |
Head |
RACE 4 (R587) CLASS 5 – 1700M
SHARP KNIGHT, a course scratching as it sustained a cut in the mouth (left side), will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
ORANGE (App R Ruwaidy) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, unbalancing its rider and showed no early speed despite being urged.
TOKO (App CK Khaw) shifted in on jumping away, tightening SUPERB SEVEN (J Mallyon) onto NANA (Z Khairil) which lost its position and showed no early pace despite being urged.
TOKO became unbalanced making the crossing at the 1500M.
COLONEL LINCOLN (App AM Aizat) which was pulling hard rolled in at the 1400M, resulting in TOKO having to be steadied.
ALL WEALTH (App W Faizal) dipped racing to the 300M when avoiding the heels of JJ STAR (J De Souza).
Post-race veterinary examinations of NANA, KING SAVINSKY (S Salee), TOKO and ORANGE revealed no obvious abnormality. NANA was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
The Stewards questioned Trainer B Ng, the trainer of SONIC-X (HK Cheng) into the improved performance of the gelding. He could offer no tangible explanation and stated that he had been taken by surprise with its performance. He also stated that the gelding, at its last start, was its worst and its performance prior to that had been reasonable. His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).
|
|
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SONIC-X |
HK Cheng |
1:42.6 |
– |
|
2nd |
JJ STAR |
J De Souza |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
3rd |
RICH AND SMART |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
COLONEL LINCOLN |
App AM Aizat |
– |
¾ |
RACE 5 (R588) COSMO C (SW) – 1200M
(ONLY APPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)
Emergency acceptors, FOLLOW THE WIND and PISCES STAR were withdrawn due to a capacity field.
REBEL FURY, a course scratching as it was bruised near fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BRAHMS AND LISZT (J De Souza) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.
EN LAUDER (J Low) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.
GOLDEN BRILLIANT (SU Lim) was slow to begin.
POLO BOY (M Ganeesh) had to be steadied and shifted to the outside at the 200M to obtain clear running.
Jockey J De Souza, the rider of BRAHMS AND LISZT, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MR WOLFF (Z Khairil) and BIG CITY (App S Saddam) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BROWCOW |
HK Cheng |
1:10.1 |
– |
|
2nd |
PROBABLY |
App CK Khaw |
– |
¾ |
|
3rd |
EATONS GOLD |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
½ |
|
4th |
EN LAUDER |
J Low |
– |
Short head |
RACE 6 (R589) CLASS 4 – 1300M
Emergency acceptor, ARIF was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
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.
SAND BANK (S Anandan) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.
D’GREAT BULLET (App AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly and got its head up in the early stages of the race and raced fiercely.
PLATOON (F Yap) shifted out on jumping away, resulting in TALISMAN (HK Cheng) and MAREA NEGRO (SU Lim) losing their early position.
TARZAN BOY (S Ruzaini) jumped inward at the start and checked IKING (R Rueven).
LUMINIFF LAD (CK Tan) was slow to begin.
CIZEN MAN (Z Khairil) raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT BULLET, BIG BIT COIN (M Zairi), TALISMAN and SAND BANK revealed no obvious abnormality.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of TARZAN BOY, Trainer S Hamilton explained that the main reason for the improved performance was that the gelding was back to a more suitable distance. Her explanation was noted.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
TARZAN BOY |
S Ruzaini |
1:17.4 |
– |
|
2nd |
MAREA NEGRO |
SU Lim |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
PLATOON |
F Yap |
– |
Short head |
|
4th |
D’GREAT GLORY |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
2 |
RACE 7 (R590) 2018 HEAT 1 – 1200M
MALAYSIA 3 YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP [3YO’S ONLY] [SW]
RIDERS ALLOWANCES NOT PERMITTED
TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT, a course scratching as it had corneal ulcer left eye, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RIN TIN TIN, a course scratching as it sustained a nail prick near fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RA FORCE which was up 32kgs 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 EASY (S Salee) was slow into stride.
At the start, ONFLEEK (J Low) bumped SNAGGLE PUSS (S Anandan) outward onto GHOST BANK (HS Gill). At the same time, ALWAYS D’GREAT (App CK Khaw) jumped awkwardly inward and bumped GHOST BANK onto SNAGGLE PUSS.
D’GREAT ACE (App R Ruwaidy) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RELAU STAR (J Mallyon) at the 1100M.
JUTSU (J De Souza) had to be steadied racing to the 1000M when RELAU STAR shifted in slightly.
RA FORCE (App P Mogun) raced very greenly from the 300M and shifted in abruptly when struck with the whip at the 200M and then shifted out from the 100M and approaching the finish, had to shift off the heels of SAKURA JAPAN (S Ruzaini) and as a consequence, JUTSU had to be steadied.
ONFLEEK which was racing greenly, shifted out racing to the 250M and caused D’GREAT ARES (App S Rosmizan) to be hampered and taken out onto SUPER HARD (Z Khairil) , resulting in both those horses being taken wide.
Passing the 250M, D’GREAT DRAGON (HK Cheng) which was racing greenly, rolled inward, resulting in ALWAYS D’GREAT being disappointed for a run. Shortly thereafter, D’GREAT DRAGON rolled out and then ran in again at the 100M, further inconveniencing ALWAYS D’GREAT.
FLYING AMIGA (F Yap) had to be steadied off the heels of JUTSU which rolled out under pressure at the 100M.
GHOST BANK was disappointed for a clear run over the final 50M due to ALWAYS D’GREAT shifting out under the whip and approaching the finish, clipped the heels of ALWAYS D’GREAT and stumbled.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ALWAYS D’GREAT, JUTSU, FLYING AMIGA and SUPER HARD revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
SAKURA JAPAN |
S Ruzaini |
1:09.5 |
– |
|
2nd |
RELAU STARE |
J Mallyon |
– |
Head |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT DRAGON |
HK Cheng |
– |
¾ |
|
4th |
RA FORCE |
App P Mogun |
– |
Head |
RACE 8 (R591) CLASS 5- 1200M
MR WHYTE, a course scratching as it had cellulitis off fore pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
MR DREAMMAN (App AM Aizat) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.
EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC (Z Khairil) raced wide from the 700M until entering the straight.
App AM Aizat, the rider of MR DREAMMAN, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of DARK EXPRESS (SU Lim), HANDSOME BAB (HK Cheng) and ZAC GALLANT (J Low) revealed no obvious abnormality.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App W Faizal, the rider of OUR FRIENDLY DIVA, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer HS Lim, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that racing to the 1100M, he shifted inward when insufficiently clear of ANAK PENANG (App L De Souza), taking that gelding onto ZAC GALLANT which had to be checked and lost ground. Shortly after, OUR FRIENDLY DIVA continued to shift ground inward, resulting in ANAK PENANG being taken onto DARK EXPRESS which also had to be checked.
In assessing the penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the facts of the case and App W Faizal’s riding record. He was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race days effective Monday, 7th May 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 13th May 2018, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.15 pm).
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
D’GREAT EXPRESS |
App CK Khaw |
1:10.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
ARLO |
S Ruzaini |
– |
Nose |
|
3rd |
OUR FRIENDLY DIVA |
App W Faizal |
– |
6 |
|
4th |
ANAK PENANG |
App L De Souza |
– |
1 |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
APPEAL BY APP M HANIF AGAINST THE FOUR (4) MONTHS SUSPENSION AND RM20,000/- FINE IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(10) IN CONNECTION WITH HIS RIDING AND HANDLING OF “WARN YOU MAN” IN RACE 1 (R360) CLASS 5- 1200M, PENANG MARCH MEETING 2018 – 1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 18TH MARCH 2018
The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards today (6th May 2018) heard the above appeal at the Penang Turf Club.
After considering submissions from App M Hanif in the presence of his Master, Trainer J Tan, and the Acting Chief Stipendiary Steward, the Racing Stewards dismissed App M Hanif’s appeal. His 4-month suspension with effect from 26th March 2018 and to expire on 25th July 2018, both dates inclusive, and the fine of RM20,000/- remain in effect. App M Hanif’s deposit was forfeited.
RACE 3 (R560) CLASS 5 – 1300M, 2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 29TH APRIL 2018,
PENANG APRIL/MAY MEETING 2018
At the conclusion of an Inquiry today (6th May 2018) into the riding of D’GREAT DRAGON in the above race, further evidence was taken from Jockey F Yap and Trainer J Tan, the rider and the trainer of the gelding respectively.
Trainer J Tan explained that D’GREAT DRAGON had been showing nervous behavior in the barrier and he had applied winkers the first time on that day. Jockey F Yap stated that the Trainer had explained to him regarding the gelding’s nervous behavior and to be careful at the start. Jockey F Yap explained that despite being careful, D’GREAT DRAGON still threw its head up as the start was effected and jumped away awkwardly, resulting in him being slow into stride. At about the 1000M, he had to steady to avoid the heels of MULTI WEALTH which rolled in, placing his mount further back than he had anticipated. Jockey F Yap further explained that after the incident at the start and having to steady at the 1000M, he was unable to take a more forward position.
After taking note of the above explanations and reviewing the videos of the race, the Stewards took no further action in this matter,
RACE 5 (R562) NOVICE – 1200M, 2ND DAY, SUNDAY, 29TH APRIL 2018,
PENANG APRIL/MAY MEETING 2018
Trainer S Cook was fined RM500/- (Malaysian Ringgit Five Hundred) for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to scratch COMMON SENSE (F Yap) in the above race within the stipulated time.
GENERAL REPORT – SLTC
RACE 3 (R484) CLASS 5 – 1400M (LONG COURSE B), SUNDAY, 15 APRIL 2018, SELANGOR TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2018
The Stewards, on 4 May 2018 at the Selangor Turf Club, concluded an inquiry into the running and handling of HAPPY DAYZ. Evidence was taken from Jockey HK Cheng and Trainer C Leck, the rider and Trainer of HAPPY DAYZ respectively.
Jockey HK Cheng stated that after jumping well, HAPPY DAYZ was difficult to settle in the early stages, and that he restrained the gelding approaching the 1000M until the 800M in an attempt to conserve his energy. However, HAPPY DAYZ continued to race keenly and gave no response to pressure in the straight.
Trainer C Leck stated that he was disappointed with the performance of HAPPY DAYZ, adding that the gelding displayed a poor temperament generally and was difficult to manage during trackwork. He had anticipated that a step up in distance to 1400M would be suitable, and explained that the performance in this race was so far below his expectations that he feared HAPPY DAYZ may have bled. However, a post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant finding.
Having heard their evidence, the Stewards warned Jockey HK Cheng that in future he must ride all his mounts in a positive manner so as to leave no room for query.
PNTC – SUNDAY, 6TH MAY 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
1 |
LUCKY MONEY |
Sore near fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
FUNKADELIC |
Skin allergy |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
RUSH |
Bruised left hock |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
ELUSIVE GENIUS |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
NAPOLEON |
Cut left hip |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
ALFRAAJ |
Knocked near fore tendon |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
TURNED OUT |
Bruised both hind bumpers |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
KUANTAN HILL |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
ALASAMO |
Bruised off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
OUR MATE CHARLIE |
Swollen right knee – knocked |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
PHANTASOS |
Bruised left knee |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
FASTLANE |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
SWISS BANK |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
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PNTC, SUNDAY, 6TH MAY 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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|
Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
1 |
METEOR TWO |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
2 |
HERECOMESMYMONEY |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
3 |
Nil |
|
|
|
4 |
SHARP KNIGHT |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
REBEL FURY |
Vet examination |
|
|
6 |
OUR RIVER DANCER |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
TRIPLE ONE D’GREAT & RIN TIN TIN |
Vet examination each |
|
|
8 |
MR WHYTE |
Vet examination |
|
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SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R2 |
Jockey S Salee (MULTI WEALTH) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) |
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R5 29/4/2018 |
Trainer S Cook (COMMON SENSE) – fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a). |
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Suspension (s) |
R1 |
Jockey C Goon (EASTWOOD) – suspended three (3) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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R8 |
App W Faizal (OUR FRIENDLY DIVA) – suspended two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
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Follow-up(s) |
Nil |
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