Penang Meeting – 19 December 2021

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG DECEMBER MEETING 2021  

1ST DAY, SUNDAY, 19TH DECEMBER  2021 

STATE OF TRACK:  HEAVY (Race 1 to Race 3)

SOFT (Race 4 to Race 7)          

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

Mr David McGillivray (Chief Stipendiary Steward – Chairman), Mr Philip Anderson and Mr Lee Seng He (Senior Stipendiary Stewards), Mr Devaraj a/l S Arujunen and Mr Jarry Chong Kok Heng (Stipendiary Stewards)

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

3

SPEEDY DEMON

J Daniel

Y Aify

Medical

4

FIGHTING WARRIOR

J Daniel

CK Tan

Medical

6

TWENTYSIXTWELVE

J Daniel

CK Tan

Medical

RACE 1 (R1014) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M              

Emergency acceptor, GHOST AFFAIR was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

MISS MICHELLE (HS Gill) jumped awkwardly outwards, crowding CASTLE CHOICE    (App A Azizi).

At approximately the 200M-mark, Jockey S Saddam, the rider of LION CONQUEROR,

accidentally struck COME ON JIMMY (S Ruzaini) across the head.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey S Ruzaini, the rider of COME ON JIMMY, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards. The particulars of the charge were that whilst riding COME ON JIMMY, he failed to ride with sufficient vigour and determination and thereby failed to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards.  When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account his guilty plea and the facts of this case, Jockey S Ruzaini’s points of mitigation and his riding record.   Jockey S Ruzaini was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Monday, 20th December 2021 and to expire on Saturday, 19th March 2022, both days inclusive. In addition, Jockey S Ruzaini was fined a sum of RM10,000/- (Ringgit Malaysia Ten Thousand).   He was advised of his Right of Appeal (5.45pm).

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

MISS MICHELLE

HS Gill

1:06.8

2nd

COME ON JIMMY

S Ruzaini

Head

3rd

DETERMINE TO WIN

J Chuah

1 ½

4th

LION CONQUEROR

S Saddam

¾

RACE 2 (R1015) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M                               

TWILL GUY which was up 28kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

HEART FEELING (AM Aizat) over-raced in the early stages of the race.

At approximately the 600M-mark, POWERFUL DRAGON (HK Cheng) rolled outwards onto the hind quarters of CITY KNIGHT (App CC Foo) and had to be steadied.

CITY KNIGHT rolled inwards at approximately the 75M-mark onto HOSTWIN QUEEN (J Low), inconveniencing HOSTWIN QUEEN slightly. The Stewards were of the opinion that this incident had no effect on the result of the race.

Trainer B Ng was questioned with regards to the improved performance of CITY KNIGHT today.  The only explanation he could offer was that the horse appeared to be very suited to the “Heavy” track today coupled with the fact that App CC Foo claimed 4kg.  His explanation was noted.   

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

CITY KNIGHT

App CC Foo

1:07.2

2nd

HOSTWIN QUEEN

J Low

1 ½

3rd

TWILL GUY

S Ruzaini

 1 ¾

4th

ASSASSIN

Y Aify

½

RACE 3 (R1016) CLASS 4(B)  – 1100M                            

Emergency acceptors, PERFECT RUN, PURE SPARK and MR DAVID were all withdrawn due to a capacity field. 

BALL AND CHAIN which was down 19kgs 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 Y Aify to replace Jockey J Daniel on SPEEDY DEMON when  the latter was certified unwell.

Trainer MP Thwaites was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SPEEDY DEMON.

Passing the 200M-mark, Jockey HS Gill, the rider of MAZANZE, was struck by a clod.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that ORIENT EXPRESS (HK Cheng) returned having cast its near fore plate. 

The state of track was upgraded to “Soft” after the running of this race.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

SPEEDY DEMON

Y Aify

1:06.9

2nd

EASY SOUTH EAST

AK Lim

2

3rd

HARVEYWALLBANGER

AM Aizat

¾

4th

LOUEY VELOCE

CK Khaw

2

RACE 4 (R1017) CLASS 4(A) – 1100M 

Emergency acceptors, POLO BOY, D’GREAT JOURNEY and GENERAL NIX were all   withdrawn due to a capacity field.

FIGHTING WARRIOR and SOMAR, which were up 15kgs and 20kgs respectively in body weight since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were both passed fit to start.

Trainer CC Ooi was fined RM1,000/- under MRA Regulation 20.6 as read with MRA Regulation 20.3.1 for failing to ensure the vaccination status (Equine Influenza) was current for KANTE.  KANTE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1.20 pm.   

The Stewards permitted Jockey CK Tan to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of FIGHTING WARRIOR. 

The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of AYAAN (HS Gill) at 3.00 pm acting on veterinary advice that the gelding sustained a cut off fore. AYAAN will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

PURPLE RAIN (S Saddam) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary examination of FLYING BABY (App I Firdzriel) revealed that the gelding returned cut off fore.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

FIGHTING WARRIOR

CK Tan

1:06.9

2nd

STRAP MARKS

CK Khaw

½

3rd

FLYING BABY

App I Firdzriel

Neck

4th

VETRI

HK Cheng

1 ¼

RACE 5 (R1018) RAPID STAKES A – 1300M

[SET-WEIGHTS]                      

(ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES PERMITTED)

MR ALEJANDRO, a course scratching as it had sustained a swelling off fore tendon, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Trainer K Ananthen was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for GOLD SKY BILLION (J Low)

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLDEN TYCOON (AK Lim) returned having cast its near fore plate.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

GRAND CROSS

HS Gill

1:19.2

2nd

DISTINCTIVE DARCI

App WW Cheah

1

3rd

DIRECTOR

AM Aizat

4 ¾

4th

GOLD SKY BILLION

J Low

Nose

RACE 6 (R1019) CLASS 5(A) – 1300M 

Emergency acceptors, RAINBOW FISH, HALLELUJAH and SUNNY FIGHTER were all withdrawn due to a capacity field.

BAGHDAD which was up 16kgs 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 CK Tan to replace Jockey J Daniel as the rider of TWENTYSIXTWELVE. 

Trainer PK Leong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SPEEDY SWALLOW (M Yusri).

The near fore plate of MAKE U FAMOUS (HK Cheng) was re-adjusted at the barriers and the gelding was passed fit to race by the Club Veterinary Surgeon.

MYSTICAL STAR (AM Aizat) was slow into stride.

MASTRO GEPPETTO (HS Gill) rolled out under pressure in the latter stages of the race, brushing DROUGHT (App S Hafis).

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of WILDFIRE, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of WILDFIRE revealed no obvious abnormality.

Jockey CK Tan, the rider of TWENTYSIXTWELVE, reported that his mount was making abnormal respiratory noises.  A post-race veterinary examination 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.                                                              

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

INVISIBLE

App WW Cheah

1:20.7

2nd

MASTRO GEPPETTO

HS Gill

Nose

3rd

DROUGHT

App S Hafis

Short head

4th

BAGHDAD

AK Lim

 

2

RACE 7 (R1020) CLASS 5(B) – 1300M 

Emergency acceptors, GOLDEN COIN, VETRI NAMATHE and POLO TYCOON were all withdrawn due to a capacity field.           

L’KEN (SS Vanan) was slow into stride.  

At   approximately  the 250M-mark, YOU ARE SPECIAL  (App S Hafis)  rolled  inwards  and   had  to be  steadied  off  the   heels of   YULONG  DREAM (J Low). 

Jockey HS Gill, the rider of ROCK ME EASY, reported that his mount did not act in the going. 

Jockey Y Aify, the rider of SILVER SIXTYSIX, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality. 

 

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

PENNSYLVANIA

App I Firdzriel

1:20.2

2nd

FORTUNE SPIRIT

CK Khaw

¾

3rd

CHERISH

M Yusri

5 ¼

4th

BM POWER

S Saddam

1 ½

GENERAL REPORT(S)  

PNTC,  SUNDAY,  19TH DECEMBER  2021

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s) Imposed

Remark(s)

1

Nil

 

 

2

Nil

 

 

3

Nil

 

 

4

AYAAN

Vet examination

 

5

MR ALEJANDRO

Vet examination

 

6

TWENTYSIXTWELVE

1000M & vet examination

 

7

Nil

 

 

 

SUMMARY

Fine(s)

Name of Licensee

Horse name

Date of Fine imposed

Fine amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

R1

Jockey S Ruzaini

COME ON JIMMY

19/12/2021

10,000/-

44(10)

R3

Trainer MP Thwaites

SPEEDY DEMON

19/12/2021

100/-

65(5)(c)

R4

Trainer CC Ooi

KANTE

19/12/2021

1,000/-

20.6 as read with 20.3.1

R5

Trainer K Ananthen

GOLD SKY BILLION

19/12/2021

100/-

65(5)(c)

R6

Trainer PK Leong

SPEEDY SWALLOW

19/12/2021

100/-

65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

R1

Jockey S Ruzaini (COME ON JIMMY) – suspended 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards

Disquaification(s)

Nil