RACE 1 (R929) CLASS 5(A) – 1600M
AMISTAD 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.
Shortly after the start, AMISTAD (K Eirwan) shifted inwards, resulting in interference to GOLDEN SHOW (S Ruzaini) which clipped its heels and stumbled. At a subsequent Inquiry, Jockey K Eirwan, the rider of AMISTAD pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) and was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Monday, 22nd November 2021 and to expire on 28th November 2021, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (2.05pm).

RACE 2 (R930) CLASS 5(B) - 1600M
Jockey F Yap was fined RM500/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to make the carded weight on L’KEN. The Stewards permitted Jockey L De Souza to replace him as the rider of L’KEN.
CAPE LINCOLN (S Ruzaini) and SUCCESS STREET (App I Firdzriel) came together on jumping.
Approaching the crossing at the 1500M, TIN’S MACHINE shied, dislodging its rider, Jockey AK Lim. In this incident, RELIC WARRIOR (HK Cheng), CAPE LINCOLN and CROWN DELIGHT (App WW Cheah) suffered varying degrees of interference.
RAISE ME UP (SS Vanan) shifted away from the whip, having to be straightened in the straight.
A veterinary examination was requested on SUCCESS STREET which revealed no obvious abnormality.
WEST NORTH HILL (App YY Oon) which raced poorly will be required to pass a test (1000M/vet) before being declared to race again.
Jockey AK Lim was exempted from weighing in. Subsequently Jockey AK Lim was stood down by the Club Medical Officer from his engagement for the day.

RACE 3 (R931) CLASS 3 – 1400M
BROTHER WIND and MULTIBLUE SHARK, both course scratching as they had sustained near fore tendonitis and bruised right hock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
THUNDER DRAGON 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.
Jockey I Amirul was fined RM1,000/- for negligence under MRA Rule 152(5)(a) for failing to comply with PNTC Covid-19 SOPs in that on 20th November 2021, he entered the Club premises without providing a clear Covid-19 test as required. Jockey I Amirul was instructed to leave the Club premises immediately. The Stewards permitted Jockey F Yap to replace him as the rider of ANDADO.
The Stewards permitted Jockey HK Cheng to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of GODFATHERS.
FLYING BABY (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
Approaching the 400M mark, the right side stirrup bar on the saddle of FLYING BABY broke, resulting in App P Haris being dislodged. He was exempted from weighing in. App P Haris was subsequently examined by the Club Medical Officer who certified him fit to continue riding for the remainder of the day.

RACE 4 (R932) CLASS 4(B) - 1300M
EASY SOUTH EAST, ZAC ACE and LIM’S TORPEDO, all course scratching as they had sustained a sore back, nail prick near hind and lacerated right hip respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
BEIJING STAR (C Goon) jumped awkwardly.
SOMAR (S Ruzaini), TRUDY (App S Rosmizan), PURE SPARK (HS Gill) and D’GREAT EMINENCE (AM Aizat) were tight and brushed entering the home straight.
BANGKOK BOY (App P Haris) switched out passing the 500M mark.
BEIJING STAR was held momentarily at about the 350M mark.

RACE 5 (R933) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M
MISE EN GARDE and TILSWORTH MICK, both course scratching as they had sustained hematoma right thigh and lacerated left hip respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey SS Vanan to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of LUKE MAN.
GUNFORHIRE (App S Rosmizan), D’GREAT DUCHESS (AM Aizat) and VIJETA (App R Narendran were all slow into stride.
The Stewards opened an Inquiry into the running and handling of KRATOS (App P Haris). The Inquiry was adjourned to Sunday, 21st November 2021.
A post-race veterinary examination of SUNNY STAR (R Rueven) revealed no obvious abnormality. GUNFORHIRE (App S Rosmizan) returned having cast its near hind plate.
App P Haris (KRATOS) subsequently exercised his Right of Appeal against both the finding and the penalty of one-year disqualification for a contravention of MRA Rule 44(8) as read with Rule 44(8)(a) imposed by the Stipendiary Stewards on 21st November 2021 and applied for a Stay of Sentence which was denied by the Stipendiary Stewards.
APPEAL BY APPRENTICE JOCKEY MUHD HARIS BIN MUHAMAD PAUZI (APP P HARIS) AGAINST THE FINDING AND THE PENALTY OF ONE-YEAR DISQUALIFICATION IMPOSED BY THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS UNDER MRA RULE 44(8) AS READ WITH MRA RULE 44(8)(a) FOR THE RUNNING AND HANDLING OF “KRATOS” IN RACE 5 (R933) ON SATURDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER 2021, PENANG TURF CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING 2021
The Penang Turf Club Racing Stewards today (29th December 2021) heard the above Appeal.
After considering submissions from App P Haris and his Employing Trainer, Mr HS Lim, and the Chief Stipendiary Steward and reviewing the video replays, the Racing Stewards dismissed the appeal. App P Haris’ one-year disqualification was confirmed, i.e. effective Sunday, 21st November 2021 and to expire on Sunday, 20th November 2022, both days inclusive. His deposit was forfeited.

RACE 7 (R935) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptors, UP UP GOOD and MARTELLO were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.
FRANKLY MY DEAR and OVERLORD which were down 22kgs and up 15kgs in body weight respectively since their last run, were checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and were passed fit to start.
VETRI NAMATHE (App R Narendran) and PENNSYLVANIA (App I Firdzriel) jumped awkwardly. PENNSYLVANIA stumbled on jumping.
GOLDEN STATES (SS Vanan) was obliged to race wide on the turn.
The whip of Jockey S Saddam (FRANKLY MY DEAR) broke during the running of the race.

RACE 8 (R936) CLASS 5(B) – 1200M
Emergency acceptor, DARCI SUPER was withdrawn due to a capacity field.
ELITE ROCKET, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off fore fetlock, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.
The Stewards permitted Jockey S Ruzaini to replace Jockey AK Lim as the rider of ANOTHER SHOW.
MR DREYFUSS (App P Haris) was slow into stride.
ROBBEN (App S Rosmizan) jumped awkwardly inwards and PENANG MAN (C Goon) jumped awkwardly outwards, inconveniencing MY MONEY (S Salee).
Jockey S Salee, the rider of MY MONEY, reported that his mount was not striding out freely. A post-race veterinary examination of MY MONEY revealed no obvious abnormality.
Jockey HS Gill, the rider of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL, reported that his mount was making respiratory noises. A post-race veterinary examination of NEVERUNCONDITIONAL 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.