Penang Meeting – 16 April 2022

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

PENANG APRIL MEETING 2022  

SATURDAY, 16TH APRIL  2022 

STATE OF TRACK:  SOFT

Panel of  Stipendiary Stewards:

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

Change of Rider(s):

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

FORTUNE SPIRIT

R Rueven

R Narendran

Medical

2

ANOTHER SHOW

SU Lim

Unfixed

5

NICATOR

R Rueven

CK Tan

Medical

6

YOGI

R Rueven

App S Hafis

Medical

6

SOMAR

F Yap

R Narendran

Medical

7

MR G

F Yap

CK Tan

Medical

7

MULTIBLUE SHARK

R Rueven

AM Aizat

Medical

7

DIRECTOR

HS Gill

R Narendran

Medical

8

QIJI LOVE

HS Gill

App S Hafis

Medical

8

MIGHTY PHOENIX

R Rueven

KC Wong

Medical

9

GHAZALAH

HS Gill

R Narendran

Medical

9

JOON HO

R Rueven

App A Najib

Medical

9

D’GREAT WIN

AK Lim

CC Foo

Medical

10

MARCUS ANTONIUS

AK Lim

HK Cheng

Medical

10

NEVERUNCONDITIONAL

HS Gill

Y Aify

Medical

10

KIPEH

App S Hafis

KC Tham

Medical

RACE 1 (R447) CLASS 5(B) – 1400M 

ROCK ME EASY and YOU ARE SPECIAL, both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen near fore fetlock and a bruised near fore sole respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. 

Emergency acceptor, SILVER SIXTYSIX was withdrawn due to a capacity field.

Trainer S Dunderdale was fined RM1,000/- under MRA Regulation 20.6 as read with MRA Regulation 20.3.1 for failing to ensure the vaccination status (EHV) was current for TRAVIS.  TRAVIS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at11.45 am.   

Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for MR DREYFUSS (J Daniel).

The saddle on YULONG DREAM (AM Aizat) was re-adjusted behind the barriers.

Heavy rain fell prior to and during the running of this race.

DAWNBREAKER ( HK Cheng) which stood and was slowly away will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

MR DREYFUSS was slow into stride.

The saddle on MR DREYFUSS slipped backwards during the running.

Jockey J Daniel, the rider of MR DREYFUSS, reported that his mount was not striding out freely.  A post-race veterinary examination of MR DREYFUSS revealed that the gelding returned having cast its near fore plate and was cut into the near fore bulb.

A post-race veterinary examination of DARCI SUPER (SS Vanan) revealed no obvious abnormality.

All riders returned an average of 2kg over.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of DARCI SUPER, 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 from the 500M-mark to the end of the race, he failed to ride SUPER DARCI with sufficient vigour and determination when the gelding was running on. 

When deciding on penalty, the Stewards took into account the facts of this case, Jockey SS Vanan’s points of mitigation and his record, Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of three (3) months with effect from Sunday, 17th April 2022 and to expire on Saturday, 16th July 2022, both days inclusive. He was advised of his Right of Appeal (6.30 pm).

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

FORTUNE SPIRIT

R Narendran

1:29.0

2nd

RAISE ME UP

App YY Oon

2

3rd

CALVADOS

KC Wong

2 ¾

4th

DARCI SUPER

SS Vanan

1

RACE 2 (R448) CLASS 5(A)  – 1400M                               

JOEY and PROVE IT, both course scratching as they had sustained a sore near fore tendon and  a bruised near fore foot respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.   

ULURU was a course scratching as it had fever and will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again. 

Trainer M Sukri was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for FARDUS (HS Gill).

Trainer HS Lim was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for MOONSHINE MISTRESS (App A Najib).

App A Najib, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard was shown the video of his ride on MOONSHINE MISTRESS and was warned against the practice of bouncing up and down on his mount.

Jockey SS Vanan, in the presence of Trainer S Hamilton, was questioned by the Stewards regarding his ride on LEESTOWN EXPRESS.  After studying the video of the race, he was warned that in future, he should ride all his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for query.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

STAGESHOW

App S Hafis

1:26.1

2nd

FARDUS

HS Gill

5

3rd

MOONSHINE MISTRESS

App A Najib

½

4th

BACK TO THE FUTURE

F Yap

½

RACE 3 (R449) CLASS 5(B) – 1700M 

FIRST SUCCESS, a course scratching as it was sore off fore foot, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

CAPE LINCOLN which was up 17kgs in body weight since its last run, was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and was passed fit to start.

Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for LIM’S KEYWAY (R Narendran). 

CROWN DELIGHT (SS Vanan) and BABEL (KC Wong) were both slow into stride.  

A post-race veterinary examination of GOLD COMPANY (Y Aify) 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. 

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, App A Najib, in the presence of his Employing Trainer, Trainer F Maynard, pleaded guilty to a charge under MRA Rule 41(6)(c))(i) in that he struck LEEDSTHEWAY forward of the shoulder at approximately the 100M-mark.  He was fined a sum of RM250/-.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

MAGICAL PARK

App S Hafis

1:47.4

2nd

MERRY BELL

S Saddam

4 ¼

3rd

LEEDSTHEWAY

App  A Najib

2 ½

4th

PENANG BANK

App R Nuqman

Head

RACE 4 (R450) CLASS 5(A) – 1700M 

JEFFREY which was up 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.

DESTINY KNIGHT (CC Foo) which was slow to begin and trailed the field, will be required to

pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

Post-race veterinary examinations of PURPLE RAIN LADY (S Saddam) and SUCCESS STREET (KC Wong) revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

GURNEY DRIVE

AM Aizat

1:46.5

2nd

BIG DALLAS

App R Nuqman

1 ¼

3rd

TONGARIRO

Y Aify

¾

4th

SHA NA NA

F Yap

4

RACE 5 (R451) CLASS 4(B) – 1300M 

SOLID BRISK, a course scratching as it had sustained a swollen near hind pastern, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

Emergency acceptors, PULAU PINANG and WILLOW SPRINGS were withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The barrier for BANGKOK BOY (HS Gill) opened on terms at the start.  However, the suction cap failed to function and it bounced back marginally.  The Stewards were satisfied that this did not affect BANGKOK BOY’s jump.  The Official Starter was advised to attend to the gate.

The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that MISS MICHELLE returned having cast its off fore plate.

At the conclusion of an Inquiry, Jockey SS Vanan, the rider of MISS MICHELLE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) in that he shifted in at approximately the 800M-mark, resulting in interference to TILSWORTH MICK (S Saddam) and D’GREAT STRIKE (AK Lim).  Jockey SS Vanan was suspended from riding in races for a period of two (2) race days with effect from Sunday, 17th April 2022 and to expire on Sunday, 24th April 2022, both days inclusive, to be served concurrently with the 3-month suspension imposed for his ride on DARCI SUPER.  He was informed of his Right of Appeal (3.05pm).

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

UNDER OATH

KC Wong

1:19.8

2nd

NICATOR

CK Tan

1 ½

3rd

BAGHDAD

Y Aify

Neck

4th

MR DUJARDIN

App R Nuqman

Head

RACE 6 (R452) CLASS 4(A) – 1300M

Emergency acceptors, LIM’S PIPER, ARAGORN and SHOWCASE THE GOLD were all withdrawn due to a capacity field. 

Trainer KF Wong was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for DISCRETELY RED (S Saddam).

The Stewards permitted App S Hafis to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of  YOGI as there was no suitable jockey available.

A post-race veterinary examination of MAESTRO ECLIPSE (KC Wong) revealed that the gelding returned exhibiting signs of respiratory distress 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

TRUDY

SS Vanan

1:18.8

2nd

MR AK

AK Lim

6

3rd

LEGEND WAR

SU Lim

Nose

4th

DISCRETELY RED

S Saddam

1 ½

RACE 7 (R453)  BANDED 62-89 (SW)  – 1200M

(ONLY APPPRENTICES ALLOWANCES PERMITTED) 

NOVA STRIKE, a course scratching as it had sustained cellulitis off hind leg, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MR G (CK TAN) was checked by the Club Veterinary Surgeon behind the barrier and was passed fit to race.

Acting on a report from the Official Starter that GOLD SKY BILLION (KC Wong) could not be boxed, the gelding was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3.53pm.  GOLD SKY BILLION will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again.

HELIOSPHERE (AK Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, crowding CHINA CAPTAIN (Y Aify) who lost some ground.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

CHINA CAPTAIN

Y Aify

1:12.2

2nd

RELAU STAR

S Saddam

1 ½

3rd

SUPER COME

App S Hafis

Neck

4th

DIRECTOR

R Narendran

Head

RACE 8 (R454) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M 

Emergency acceptors, PURE SPARK and LUKE MAN were both withdrawn due to a capacity field.

The following trainers were each fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours on their respective horse:-

Trainer S Shanmugam – BALL AND CHAIN (S Saddam)

Trainer M Sukri – GOOD WARRIOR (KP Lim)

Trainer V Sivan – MIGHTY PHOENIX (KC Wong)

ALPHA MOLTRES (YY Oon) which was fractious in the barrier, went under the gate and galloped the course, was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 4.26pm.  The mare will be required to pass one (1) starting stall test before being declared to race again. 

As there was no suitable jockey available, the Stewards permitted App S Hafis to replace Jockey HS Gill as the rider of QIJI LOVE when the latter was stood down by the Club Medical Officer.

MIGHTY PHOENIX was slow into stride.

At approximately the 800M-mark, QIJI LOVE stumbled.

A post-race veterinary examination of QIJI LOVE revealed no obvious abnormality.  

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

CRACKING TOTTIE

Y Aify

1:06.8

2nd

GOOD WARRIOR

KP Lim

½

3rd

CITY KNIGHT

CC Foo

2

4th

GHOST AFFAIR

App R Nuqman

2 ½

RACE 9 (R455) CLASS 5(A) – 1100M

FUNKADELIC and HEART FEELING, both course scratching as they had sustained a swollen near fore fetlock (cellultis) and was sore near fore fetlock respectively, will each be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

MATILDA 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.

Trainer C Robert was fined RM100/- under MRA Rule 65(5)(c) for failing to produce the declared colours for SUNNY STAR (S Saddam).

The Stewards permitted App A Najib to replace Jockey R Rueven as the rider of JOON HO as there was no suitable jockey available.

GHAZALAH (R Narendran) was slow into stride.

SIMLONG BEACH (KP Lim) jumped awkwardly inwards, carrying DARK WIZARD (HK Cheng) inwards, resulting in PENANG MAN (App R Nuqman) being crowded and having to steady.

Jockey KP Lim, the rider of SIMLONG BEACH, was warned against the practice of easing up on his ride and that a repetition may result in a penalty being imposed.

Approaching the 800M-mark DARK WIZARD steadied in a tightly-bunched field and as a result, LUCKY SIXTYSIX (KC Wong) which was following, was inconvenienced.

Post-race veterinary examinations of SIMLONG BEACH and PENANG MAN revealed no obvious abnormality.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

MATILDA

KC Tham

1:06.4

2nd

PROVOCATEUR

AM Aizat

3 ½

3rd

SUNNY STAR

S Saddam

3 ½

4th

DARK WIZARD

HK Cheng

2

RACE 10 (R456) CLASS 5(B) – 1100M 

MA BAO BAO, a course scratching as it had respiratory infection, will be required to pass a veterinary examination before being declared to race again.

KIPEH which was down 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.

As there was no suitable apprentice available, the Stewards permitted Jockey KC Tham to replace App S Hafis as the rider of KIPEH.

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

Post- race veterinary examinations of D’GREAT EMPRESS (AM Aizat) and KIPEH revealed no obvious abnormality.   

Trainer V Sivan and Jockey KC Tham were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KIPEH.  They were unable to offer any tangible explanation.  However, Trainer V Sivan was advised to notify the Stewards should he find anything during the course of the week that may have accounted for the disappointing performance.

Placing

Horse

Rider

Time

Distance [length(s)]

1st

NEVERUNCONDITIONAL

Y Aify

1:07.5

2nd

HERO CHAMPION

J Daniel

Head

3rd

MARCUS ANTONIUS

HK Cheng

1 ½

4th

LOYALTY’S ANGEL

S Saddam

½

GENERAL REPORT(S)

 

GENERAL REPORT – PRTC

POST RACE ANALYSIS (EQUINE)

3rd APRIL 2022

PERAK TURF CLUB APRIL MEETING 2022 

The report dated 14th April 2022 (V22/052) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 23 coded urine and 25 sets of coded blood samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd April 2022, for analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected. 

JOCKEY URINE SAMPLES:

3RD APRIL 2022

PERAK TURF C LUB APRIL MEETING 2022

The report dated 14th April 2022 (V22/053) from the Chief Analyst of Usains Biomics Laboratory stated that 2 coded urine samples from the above-mentioned race meeting were received on 3rd April 2022 analysis under the MRA Rules and Regulations.  No prohibited substances were detected, except for sample coded “J-3848” which upon analysis, was tested positive to “Mitragynine”, a prohibited substance.

Upon decoding, it was noted that sample coded “J-3848” was provided by App M Lukman.   App M Lukman was notified of the finding from USains Biomics Laboratory through his Employing Trainer, Trainer W Lim at 10.00 am on Friday, 15th April 2022.   He was also informed of the provisions of MRA Rule 137 and MRA Regulation 46 with regard to the Referee Sample.                                                                                                          

Under MRA Rule 136(3), App M Lukman is stood down from riding in races and riding trackwork, barrier trial and tests with immediate effect pending an Inquiry being conducted at a date to be fixed.


 

PNTC – SATURDAY, 16TH APRIL 2022

NON-ACCEPTORS – TEST(s) IMPOSED

Race

Horse(s)

Finding/Reason

Test(s)

Remark(s)

1

CLASSIC KING

Swollen both fore fetlocks

Vet examination

 

1

LUCKY VICTORY

Bruised near fore foot

Vet examination

 

1

SNOW DANCER

Swollen both hind fetlocks

Vet examination

 

5

CASTLE OCEAN

Sore back

Vet examination

 

5

MAESTRO

Swollen off hind fetlock

Vet examination

 

6

MAGIC CITY

Cellulitis off hind leg

Vet examination

 

7

SACRED DON

Bruised off fore heels

Vet examination

 

10

PERFECT KIARA

Sore right knee

Vet examination

 

 

PNTC – SATURDAY, 16TH APRIL  2022

SUMMARY – STEWARDS’ EMBARGO

Race

Horse(s)

Test(s) Imposed

Remarks

1

ROCK ME EASY & YOU ARE SPECIAL

Vet examination each

 

1

DAWNBREAKER

1 starting stall test

 

2

JOEY, PROVE IT & ULURU

Vet examination each

 

3

FIRST SUCCESS

Vet examination

 

3

GOLD COMPANY

1000M & vet examination

 

4

DESTINY KNIGHT

1 starting stall test

 

5

SOLID BRISK

Vet examination

 

6

MAESTRO ECLIPSE

1000M & vet examination

 

7

NOVA STRIKE

Vet examination

 

7

GOLD SKY BILLION

1 starting stall test

 

8

ALPHA MOLTRES

1 starting stall test

 

9

FUNKADELIC & HEART

 FEELING

Vet examination each

 

10

MA BAO BAO

Vet examination

 

 

SUMMARY

Fine(s)

Name of Licensee

Horse name

Date of Fine imposed

Fine amount (RM)

MRA Rule/Regulation

R1

Trainer C Robert

MR DREYFUSS

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R1

Trainer S Dunderdale

TRAVIS

16/4/2022

1,000/-

20.6 as read with 20.3.1

R2

Trainer M Sukri

FARDUS

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R2

Trainer HS Lim

MOONSHINE MISTRESS

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R3

Trainer C Robert

LIM’S KEYWAY

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R3

App A Najib

LEEDSTHEWAY

16/4/2022

250/-

41(6)(c)(i)

R6

Trainer KF Wong

DISCRETELY RED

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R8

Trainer S Shanmugam

BALL AND CHAIN

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R8

Trainer M Sukri

GOOD WARRIOR

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R8

Trainer V Sivan

MIGHTY PHOENIX

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

R9

Trainer C Robert

SUNNY STAR

16/4/2022

100/-

65(5)(c)

Suspension(s)

R1

Jockey SS Vanan (DARCI SUPER) – suspended 3 months under MRA Rule 44(10) for failing to ride to the satisfaction of the Stewards

 

R5

Jockey SS Vanan (MISS MICHELLE) – suspended 2 race days under MRA Rule 44(9)(a)(ii) for careless riding