STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
PENANG JUNE MEETING 2019 – 1ST DAY, SATURDAY,
8TH JUNE 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 |
|
2 |
SUPER RED |
F Yap |
HS Gill |
To be investigated |
RACE 1 (R714) CLASS 5 (B) – 1600M
SWAN SONG, a course scratching as it had sustained a nail prick off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
AMISTAD (HS Gill) had to steady to avoid the heels of ENCOSTA ZONE (App S Hafis) racing to the 1400M and shortly after, SONIC PLUS (M Yusri) had to steady to avoid the heels of ENCOSTA ZONE.
Post-race veterinary examinations of RUSH (Z Khairil) and GHOST CITY (S Anandan) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
BAYMAX |
S Salee |
1:39.8 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT MAGIC |
KC Wong |
– |
Neck |
|
3rd |
D’GREAT GLORY |
R Shafiq |
– |
1 |
|
4th |
ENCOSTA ZONE |
App S Hafis |
– |
1 |
RACE 2 (R715) CLASS 5 (B) – 1400M
The Stewards permitted Jockey HS Gill to replace Jockey F Yap who was not on course to fulfill his engagement as the rider of SUPER RED. The matter will be investigated.
FIRST OPTION (R Shafiq) which was fractious and reared on several occasions after being placed in the barrier, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 2.22 pm. The gelding will be required to pass two (2) starting stall tests at weekly interval before being declared to race again.
FRANCES (App L De Souza), MAGICAL TALENT (App WW Cheah) and RED EASTERN (Y Aify) all stood when the gates were released and were slow to begin.
RICH AND SMART (S Anandan) was held up for a clear run inside the 300M and had to be steadied outwards across the heels of EASTWOOD (C Goon) for clear running.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MAGICAL TALENT, OUR RIVER DANCER (Z Khairil) and RED EASTERN revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
NATION THEATRE |
App A Suriya |
1:25.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
RICH AND SMART |
S Anandan |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
3rd |
SUPER RED |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ½ |
|
4th |
SUPERB SEVEN |
M Yusri |
– |
1 |
RACE 3 (R716) CLASS 5 (B) – 1200M
MAGIC RANGER, LEE’S SURPRISE and SUPER GOOD, all course scratchings as they were bruised left knee, knocked off-fore suspensory and had colic respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
Jockey R Shafiq, the rider of ZOLVED, reported that his whip broke during the running of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that DELTA WING (J Low) returned lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of ZOLVED and BARKER ROAD KID (AK Lim) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
REWARDING SMILE |
KC Wong |
1:10.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
DARK EXPRESS |
Z Khairil |
– |
4 ¼ |
|
3rd |
TRIPLE COIN |
SS Vanan |
– |
2 ¼ |
|
4th |
SPARKLER |
App CK Khaw |
– |
2 |
RACE 4 (R717) CLASS 5 (A) – 1200M
SUNTZU, a course scratching as it had respiratory infection, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
UNION JAC (R Shafiq) had to steady to avoid the heels of MIROTIC (SU Lim) shortly after the start.
JUMBO STAR (CK Tan) had to steady to avoid the heels of MIROTIC racing to the 1100M.
CAPE LINCOLN (Y Aify) shifted inwards racing to the 200M when put under pressure.
MIROTIC and JUMBO STAR brushed approaching the finish of the race.
The saddle on DAYFLIRT (S Salee) slipped backwards during the running of the race.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that RUN CHEETAH RUN (App P Haris) returned lame off fore and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of UNION JAC and BASTION (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
|
1st |
MIROTIC |
SU Lim |
1:12.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
JUMBO STAR |
CK Tan |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
CAPE LINCOLN |
Y Aify |
– |
Neck |
|
4th |
ELF’S DREAM |
App WW Cheah |
– |
1 ½ |
RACE 5 (R718) OPEN MAIDEN – 1200M
[WEIGHT-FOR-AGE]
D’GREAT WIN 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.
D’GREAT STAR, a course scratching as it was sore near hind fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS (J Low) jumped away awkwardly and bumped STRONG MAN (S Anandan) on its outside and DOCTOR GINGER (HS Gill) on its inside.
SHANGHAI NIGHTS raced greenly racing to the 1000M and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of D’GREAT CHANCE (App P Haris).
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that STRONG MAN returned lame near fore and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of BIG GHOST (Z Khairil), SHANGHAI NIGHTS and MYSTICAL MARS (App CK Khaw) revealed no obvious abnormality. BIG GHOST which raced poorly, will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
The Stewards questioned App S Hafis, the rider of GLORIA MARIS, in the presence of his Acting Master, Trainer B Ng, into his ride over the concluding stages of the race. App S Hafis stated that over the concluding stages, the filly had laid in under pressure and raced greenly.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MODRIC |
S Salee |
1:11.7 |
– |
|
2nd |
GLORIA MARIS |
App S Hafis |
– |
Short head |
|
3rd |
DOCTOR GINGER |
HS Gill |
– |
1 ¼ |
|
4th |
STRONG MAN |
S Anandan |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 6 (R719) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M
ALASAMO (Z Khairil) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barriers and was passed fit to race.
SUPER HARD (App CK Khaw) was slow to begin.
MULTIBLUE TOSCA (KC Wong) had to steady racing inside the 250M to avoid the heels of ALASAMO, and then shifted in for clear running.
Jockey Z Khairil, the rider of ALASAMO reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
Post-race veterinary examinations of MULTIBLUE TOSCA, PARTY GIRL (HS Gill) and SUPER HARD revealed no obvious abnormality. MULTIBLUE TOSCA was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
The Stewards questioned Trainer R Lines, the trainer of PLATOON (J Low) into that gelding’s improved performance today. He stated that PLATOON was having its run back after a spell and at the previous start, he had been forced to race very wide and today, he was in a lower class race and he expected PLATOON to perform well. He further stated that the instructions he gave to Jockey J Low were to be forward or handy. The Stewards noted his explanation and reminded him of the rules regarding “in-and-out” running (MRA Rule 117(3)).
The Stewards questioned Jockey KC Wong and Trainer S Cook, the rider and trainer of MULTIBLUE TOSCA respectively into that gelding’s performance today. After taking initial evidence, the Stewards adjourned the Inquiry to a date to be fixed.
The Stewards adjourned the Inquiry into the riding and handling of ALASAMO to a date to be fixed.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
PLATOON |
J Low |
1:17.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
D’GREAT ACE |
S Salee |
– |
1 ½ |
|
3rd |
RAINBOW FISH |
AK Lim |
– |
3 ¾ |
|
4th |
TARZAN BOY |
R Shafiq |
– |
1 |
RACE 7 (R720) CLASS 4 (B) – 1300M
NORTHERN KNIGHT, a course scratching as it had a bruised back, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
HARVEYWALLBANGER (AK Lim) shifted out on jumping away resulting in OVERSEER (KC Wong) having to be steadied.
STAR KING (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that READY TO CHEERS (App L De Souza) returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress and as such will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Post-race veterinary examinations of HAPPY SIXTYSIX (CK Tan) and STAR KING revealed no obvious abnormality.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
MISE EN GARDE |
Z Khairil |
1:18.2 |
– |
|
2nd |
HARVEYWALLBANGER |
AK Lim |
– |
½ |
|
3rd |
OVERSEER |
KC Wong |
– |
Head |
|
4th |
POWERFUL FIGHTER |
App WW Cheah |
– |
2 ¼ |
RACE 8 (R721) BANDED 38 – 61 (SW) – 1700M
[ONLY APPRENTICE ALLOWANCE PERMITTED]
HALO INSPIRE 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.
SONNY BILL (HS Gill) and HUSSONATOR (App L De Souza) were both slow to begin.
SONNY BILL over-raced in the early and middle stages of the race.
A post-race veterinary examination of NANA (Z Khairil) revealed no obvious abnormality. The mare was impounded for further veterinary and analytical examination.
|
Placing |
Horse |
Rider |
Time |
Distance [length(s)] |
|
1st |
HUSSONATOR |
App L De Souza |
1:44.9 |
– |
|
2nd |
JUTSU |
App CT Lee |
– |
1 |
|
3rd |
BLOOD ROYAL |
R Shafiq |
– |
Nose |
|
4th |
TONGARIRO |
J Low |
– |
½ |
GENERAL REPORT(S)
INQUIRY CONCERNING URINE SAMPLE CODED J-6295 WHICH WAS TAKEN FROM APP A AZIZI ON 28TH APRIL 2019 AT THE PENANG TURF CLUB APRIL/MAY MEETING 2019 AND RETURNED POSITIVE TO “MITRAGYNINE” WHICH IS A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE IN TERMS OF THE MRA RULES
The Stewards concluded an Inquiry into the above matter on Saturday, 8th June 2019 at the Penang Turf Club. Evidence were taken from App A Azizi in the presence of his master, Trainer T Asogan, Prof. Dr. Tan Soo Choon, Chief Analyst of USains Biomics Laboratory and Dr. Deivanai Thangarajan, Club Medical Officer, Penang Turf Club.
App A Azizi pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 136(3)(b) in that a urine sample coded J-6295, submitted by him on 28th April 2019 at the Penang Turf Club April/May Meeting 2019, upon analysis, revealed the presence of “Mitragynine”, which is a prohibited substance under the MRA Rules.
In deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account App A Azizi’s guilty plea, his disciplinary record and mitigating factors. App A Azizi was suspended from riding in races for a period of six (6) months backdated to Friday, 10th May 2019 which is the date when he was stood down from riding and to expire on Saturday, 9th November 2019, both days inclusive. He was informed of his right of appeal (12.55 pm).
App A Azizi was informed that he would be required to provide a clear urine sample for analysis before resuming riding.
PRTC GENERAL REPORT
PRTC EQUINE HOSPITAL REPORT BETWEEN 22ND APRIL 2019
TO 21ST MAY 2019
The following horses had undergone corrective surgery at the PRTC Equine Hospital between 22nd April to 21st May 2019 and as such will be required to pass a Steward’s Embargo Test before being declared to race again:-
1. ONE FOR ALL (C5) Tr. S Shanmugam – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet
2. LUMINIFF LAD (W107) Tr. Evert van Breukelen – Arthroscopy Left Knee – 1000M/Vet
RACE 5 (R662) CLASS 5(B) – 1400m (sc) – ATLETICO DE MADRID HANDICAP
1ST DAY, SATURDAY, 25th MAY 2019 – PERAK MAY/JUNE MEETING 2019
Jockey M Hanif (MARIO ATTILA) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal and applied for a Stay of Sentence. The Panel of Stewards considered the application for stay which was granted. The appeal hearing will be held at a date to be fixed.
POST RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)
25TH – 26TH MAY 2019
PERAK MAY/JUNE MEETING 2019
The report dated 7th June 2019 (V19/069) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 46 coded urine and 50 sets of coded blood samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26th May 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected except for sample coded “20272” which revealed the presence of “Phenylbutazone & metabolite”. After decoding this sample number, it was established that the sample was reported to have been taken from the horse “RACING MAN” which finished first (1st) in Race 5, on Saturday, 25th May 2019, at the Perak Turf Club May/June Meeting 2019.
On 7th June 2019, Trainer EV Breukelen, the trainer of “RACING MAN” was advised of the contents of this report and his attention drawn to MRA Rule 137(1)/MRA Regulation 46.1 & 46.2 regarding the Referee Sample.
Trainer EV Breukelen was also advised that “RACING MAN” cannot be entered to race until cleared by the PRTC Panel of Stewards under MRA Rule 134(12).
An Inquiry into this matter will be held at a date to be fixed.
JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:
25TH – 26TH MAY 2019
PERAK MAY/JUNE MEETING 2019
The report dated 7th June 2019 (V19/070) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 5 coded urine samples from the above mentioned race meeting were received on 26th May 2019, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations. No prohibited substances were detected.
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PNTC – SATURDAY, 8TH JUNE 2019 |
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NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Finding/Reason |
Test(s) |
Remark(s) |
|
3 |
VALBERRY |
Sore off fore fetlock |
Vet examination |
|
|
3 |
GOOD VIBRATIONS |
Nail prick |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
DETERMINETOSTRIKE |
Sore back |
Vet examination |
|
|
8 |
DROUGHT |
To be investigated |
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PNTC, SATURDAY, 8TH JUNE 2019 |
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SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO |
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Race |
Horse(s) |
Test(s) Imposed |
Remarks |
|
1 |
SWAN SONG |
Vet examination |
|
|
2 |
FIRST OPTION |
2 starting stall tests (at weekly interval) |
|
|
3 |
MAGIC RANGER, LEE’S SURPRISE & SUPER GOOD |
Vet examination each |
|
|
3 |
DELTA WING |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
4 |
SUNTZU |
Vet examination |
|
|
4 |
RUN CHEETAH RUN |
1000M & vet examination |
|
|
5 |
D’GREAT STAR |
Vet examination |
|
|
5 |
STRONG MAN & BIG GHOST |
1000M & vet examination each |
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6 |
Nil |
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7 |
NORTHERN KNIGHT |
Vet examination |
|
|
7 |
READY TO CHEERS |
1000M & vet examination |
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|
8 |
Nil |
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PRTC |
ONE FOR ALL & LUMINIFF LAD |
1000M & vet examination each |
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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 |
|
Nil |
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Suspension(s) |
App A Azizi PNTC 28/4/2019 |
Suspended for 6 months under MRA Rule 136(3)(b). |
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Follow-up(s) |
R2 |
Jockey F Yap |
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R6 |
Jockey KC Wong (MULTIBLUE TOSCA); Jockey Z Khairil (ALASAMO) |
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R8 |
Trainer S Edwards (DROUGHT) |
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