STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG SEPTEMBER MEETING 2018 – 3RD DAY, SUNDAY,
23RD SEPTEMBER 2018
STATE OF TRACK: YIELDING
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)
RACE 1 (R1172) CLASS 5 (A) – 1400M
OUR GENIUS (App S Rosmizan) had its tongue-tie refitted behind the barriers.
FRANCES (J De Souza) refused to jump at the start. The Stewards reviewed the vision of the start and FRANCES stood when the gates were released and took no part in the race. FRANCES will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests (at weekly intervals) before being declared to race again.
RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN (J Mallyon) jumped away awkwardly and as a result, Jockey J Mallyon lost the use of the off side iron for a short distance.
STRONG MAN (HS Gill) and LUCK HAPPY (App I Firdzriel) were both slow into stride.
SUPER HARD (S Ruzaini) and RUFFLE THE RUFFIAN bumped at the 800M.
Jockey SU Lim, the rider of BABY POLO, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of LUCK HAPPY, EMPIRE BAY (SS Vanan), I’M A GENIUS (S Salee) and FRANCES revealed no obvious abnormality. FRANCES was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
BORN A FIGHTER |
App CK Khaw |
1:23.5 |
– |
2nd |
BM POWER |
HK Cheng |
– |
2 ¼ |
3rd |
OUR GENIUS |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
3 ¾ |
4th |
MANMADHAN |
M Hanif |
– |
½ |
RACE 2 (R1173) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M
HOME RUN HERO (Y Aify) was slow into stride.
KING SAVINSKY (S Salee) had to steady racing to the 800M and became unbalanced.
SUPER RED (R Rueven) hung out from the 800M and was unable to race closely to the rail until the 600M.
SWAN SONG (J Mallyon) had to check to avoid the heels of FORTYEIGHT QUEEN (J Low) at the 600M when FORTYEIGHT QUEEN rolled out.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that FORTYEIGHT QUEEN returned lame off fore and as such, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey A Aucharuz, the rider of PURE RABID, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of KING SAVINSKY and APROBACION (App J Daniel) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
COMMODORE LINCOLN |
S Ruzaini |
1:38.1 |
– |
2nd |
SUPER RED |
R Rueven |
– |
5 |
3rd |
FORTYEIGHT QUEEN |
J Low |
– |
3 ½ |
4th |
SWAN SONG |
J Mallyon |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 3 (R1174) CLASS 5 (A) – 1600M
Acting on veterinary advice that FOURVIERE (A Aucharuz) was lame near fore, the Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.36pm. FOURVIERE will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
JJ STAR (App KC Wong) shifted in shortly after the start, resulting in SING ENERGY (HS Gill) shifting away and causing GET THE LOTSKI (F Yap) to be checked and shift in, resulting in MESSI (M Yusri) and SATELLITE TURBO (S Ruzaini) being tightened and losing their positions. App KC Wong was shown the vision of the incident and was advised to exercise greater care under similar circumstances in future.
GET THE LOTSKI raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
MR CONNERY (J De Souza) laid in over the concluding stages and Jockey J De Souza had to stop riding and straighten the gelding.
Jockey J Mallyon, the rider of BATTLE PLAN, was shown the vision of the final 300M and was fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HIGHLAND FALCON (App J Daniel), GET THE LOTSKI and BATTLE PLAN revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
MR CONNERY |
J De Souza |
1:38.2 |
– |
2nd |
JJ STAR |
App KC Wong |
– |
¾ |
3rd |
AGUERO |
S Anandan |
– |
1 ¼ |
4th |
PROHIBITION |
SS Vanan |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 4 (R1175) COSMO A (SW) – 1200M
ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCES PERMITTED
Acting on veterinary advice that L’APPRENTI SORCIER (S Salee) had sustained a nail prick to its near fore foot, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 1.00pm. L’APPRENTI SORCIER will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
RELAU STAR (J Mallyon) jumped inwards at the start and checked DUKE OF NORMANDY (M Zairi).
BIG LIGHTNING (M Yusri) jumped away awkwardly.
ROSELLI (App W Faizal) was tightened for room shortly after the start by VERBAL LINK (App S Rosmizan) and lost its position.
WORLD HARMONY (Y Aify) and BIG LIGHTNING raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight.
RELAU STAR rolled in at the 100M, resulting in MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS (S Anandan) having to be steadied and over the final 75M, BRAHMA CIRCUS (S Ruzaini) shifted out away from the whip, resulting in MYCAPTAINOBLIVIOUS again having to be steadied.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ROSELLI, ARAGORN (A Aucharuz) and TAFFETAS (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality.
The Stewards questioned Trainer S Hamilton into the improved performance of KERAUNO (J De Souza). She explained that KERAUNO had recently trialed well and she considered that gelding was better suited by the good going and that it had been racing in a much stronger class previously and she expected KERAUNO to race well today. The Stewards noted her explanation.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
KERAUNO |
J De Souza |
1:10.5 |
– |
2nd |
BRAHMA CIRCUS |
S Ruzaini |
– |
½ |
3rd |
VERBAL LINK |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
Neck |
4th |
RELAU STAR |
J Mallyon |
– |
2 ½ |
RACE 5 (R1176) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
CHERON WARRIOR and MULTI WEALTH which were up 16kgs and 17kgs respectively in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
LUCKY COIN which was down 27kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.
CHINO DIABLO (S Anandan) reared when the gates were released and lost ground.
OVER LIMITS (App J Daniel) was tightened shortly after the start by JUMBO STAR (App I Firdzriel) which shifted out and D’GREAT ACE (App KC Wong) which shifted in and as a consequence, lost its position.
GALLOPY SWIFT (S Ruzaini) rolled in at the 700M, causing D’GREAT ACE to be steadied.
D’GREAT ACE rolled in approaching the 200M, resulting in MULTI WEALTH (S Salee) having to be steadied.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that CHINO DIABLO 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.
Post-race veterinary examinations of GHOST BANK (C Goon) and MILITARY STAR
(SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
LUCKY COIN |
J Low |
1:11.4 |
– |
2nd |
MULTI WEALTH |
S Salee |
– |
2 |
3rd |
JUMBO STAR |
App I Firdzriel |
– |
1 |
4th |
D’GREAT ACE |
App KC Wong |
– |
Short head |
RACE 6 (R1177) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M
WARN YOU MAN and DETERMINE TO WIN which were down 15kgs and 38kgs respectively in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
FULL MEANING (J Low) jumped away awkwardly and threw its head up.
GOLDEN DRAGON (J De Souza) was unable to obtain a clear run from inside the 400M until approaching the 200M and had a tendency to lay in.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC (J Mallyon) 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.
A post-race veterinary examination of ARCHAEOLOGY (S Anandan) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such, ARCHEOLOGY will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT LORD (HK Cheng) and WARN YOU MAN (M Hanif) revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
EAGLE SOAR |
App CK Khaw |
1:12.0 |
– |
2nd |
DELTA WING |
App KC Wong |
– |
1 |
3rd |
GOLDEN DRAGON |
J De Souza |
– |
1 ½ |
4th |
LEE’S SURPRISE |
S Salee |
– |
1 ¼ |
RACE 7 (R1178) CLASS 4 (A) – 1100M
Emergency acceptors, AUDACIOUS, COMMON SENSE and ARIEL were all withdrawn due to a capacity field.
SURE WIN and THANK YOU BOSS which were down 31kgs and 30kgs respectively in body weight since their last runs, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
SURE WIN (R Rueven) reared when the gates were released and lost ground.
HEART FEELING (Y Aify) was slow to begin.
VOYAGER (SU Lim) was slow into stride.
The saddle on PROVOCATEUR (App P Mogun) slipped backwards shortly after the start, placing its rider at a disadvantage and as a consequence, PROVACATEUR raced wide from the 800M until entering the straight and could not be fully ridden out.
Post-race veterinary examinations of SACRED SURFER (J Low), PROVOCATEUR, SURE WIN and HOFFMAN (SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality. PROVOCATEUR was Impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App KC Wong, the rider of D’GREAT EMINENCE, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer C Robert, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that shortly after the start, he shifted in when insufficiently clear of SACRED SURFER which had to be checked inward onto CIZEN MAN (J De Souza), resulting in POLO BOY (J Mallyon), which was following, having to be steadied and lose its position. App KC Wong was suspended from riding in races for two (2) Malaysian race days effective Monday, 24th September 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 6th October 2018, both days inclusive. He was informed of his Right of Appeal (4.55 pm).
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
D’GREAT EMINENCE |
App KC Wong |
1:04.6 |
– |
2nd |
FAT POWER |
App CK Khaw |
– |
1 ¾ |
3rd |
THANK YOU BOSS |
App W Faizal |
– |
½ |
4th |
SACRED SURFER |
J Low |
– |
Neck |
RACE 8 (R1179) CLASS 4 (B) – 1100M
Emergency acceptors, SUNTZU and ZAC GALLANT were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
LIVELY DRAGON (R Rueven) jumped away awkwardly.
GREEN MISSILE (App WK Lee) was slow to begin.\
OUR FRIENDLY DIVA (A Aucharuz) had to be checked to avoid the heels of TALISMAN (S Ruzaini) approaching the 400M.
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (App P Mogun) laid in from the 300M until the finish of the race and was unable to be ridden out in App P Mogun’s normal manner.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that LIVELY DRAGON returned having cast its near fore plate.
Post-race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT SPIRIT (App KC Wong), ACE KING (App CK Khaw), LION CONQUEROR (SU Lim) and OUR FRIENDLY DIVA revealed no obvious abnormality.
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
1st |
RAJA MAHKOTA |
S Anandan |
1:04.7 |
– |
2nd |
MULTIBLUE TOSCA |
App P Mogun |
– |
1 ½ |
3rd |
SUPER GENIUS |
App S Rosmizan |
– |
1 ¼ |
4th |
TALISMAN |
S Ruzaini |
– |
Head |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
Nil.
PNTC – SUNDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER 2018 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
1 |
RA FORCE |
Abscess near fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
2 |
MAYWEATHER |
Bruised off fore sole |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
ALAN |
Bruised off hind foot |
Vet examination |
|
6 |
MR JAI |
Sore near fore joint |
Vet examination |
|
7 |
SO THE THING |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
ITALIAN MASTER |
Bruised back |
Vet examination |
|
8 |
D’GREAT PRIDE |
Bruised near fore suspensory |
Vet examination |
PNTC, SUNDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER 2018 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
1 |
FRANCES |
2 starting stall tests (weekly intervals) |
|
2 |
FORTYEIGHT QUEEN |
1000M & vet examination |
|
3 |
FOURVIERE |
1000M & vet examination |
|
4 |
L’APPRENTI SORCIER |
Vet examination |
|
5 |
CHINO DIABLO |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
|
6 |
EQUALLY OPTIMISTIC |
Bleeder’s test (3 months) |
|
6 |
ARCHAEOLOGY |
1000M & vet examination |
|
7 |
Nil |
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8 |
Nil |
SUMMARY |
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Fine (s) |
R3 |
Jockey J Mallyon (BATTLE PLAN) – fined RM500/- under MRA Rule 44(6) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards |
Suspension (s) |
R7 |
App KC Wong (D’GREAT EMINENCE) – suspended two (2) Malaysian race days for careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) |
Follow-up(s) |
Nil |